My Favorite Things - Pixie Chicago Giveaway!

My mom loves finding great invitations, birth announcements and holiday cards, so she was extra excited when she met Cassie, the owner and designer of Pixie Chicago! Cassie and her company offer lovely and creative personal stationery, announcements, party invitations and gifts. They even design amazing diaper cakes for baby showers and gorgeous custom wedding invitations!

  

"Pixie is a Chicago based company specializing in unique, customized paper designs. In today's world, where everything is done on the web, it is important to remember how intimate and wonderful a thoughtful card or note can be. Our goal is to bring back the personalized touch of a simple piece of mail, whether it is a handwritten thank you or an exquisitely crafted special occasion invitation."

 

 

 

One lucky winner will receive a $100 gift card to Pixie Chicago! Especially perfect for this time of year if you're looking for beautiful holiday cards, birth announcements or baby stationery! Open to residents of the US and Canada. Winner will be chosen on Sunday. To find out more about Pixie Chicago and to see their full line of products, visit www.pixiechicago.com.

 

Good luck!

Love, Hayden

 



 

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My Favorite Things - My Baby Bling Giveaway!

My mom and I definitely love things that sparkle and My Baby Bling has some of the best blinged out baby clothes, blankets, bibs and hats! The best part is that they also personalize - love it!

 

Not only does My Baby Bling make awesome items for girls, but they make fabulous goodies for the baby boys in our life too!

 

 

"My Baby Bling was founded by mother and daughter team, Rosemary and Amber Wright. It all started over 15 years ago, when they began a custom rhinestone business specializing in designs for dance studios. Over the years, they had received special requests but none more important than a request from Amber's best friend, Katie, for her wedding day. After they "blinged" her out for her big day - they had an idea. Next, comes babies...and so My Baby Bling was born! We pride ourselves on providing only the highest quality apparel and making each design unique. With over 15 years experience with rhinestone apparel, we guarantee our products 100%!"

 

 

2 lucky winners will each receive a $50 gift certificate to My Baby Bling! This giveaway is open to residents of the USA and Canada.  Winner will be chosen on Tuesday. To learn more about this fantastic company and their adorable blinged out goodies, visit www.mybabybling.com

 

Good luck - love, Hayden 

 



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My Favorite Things - Patchwork Bear Giveaway!

What do you do with your child's baby clothes that you don't want to get rid of, because they're tied to wonderful memories, but all they're doing is sitting in a box in a closet? Patchwork Bear is the answer! This company is one of my mom's absolute favortie finds. The idea is simple, and yet, completely genius. Send them your child's baby clothes and Patchwork Bear will turn them into a stuffed bear or quilt! Such an incredible way to bring those baby clothes out of the closet and give them new life as a family heirloom. Patchwork Bear will also embroider your child's name and birthdate onto the bear's foot!

My mom just sent them my Christening gown, coming home from the hosptial outfit, bib from my first meal and some other important pieces - we can't wait to see the finished bear! A gift certificate to the Patchwork Bear also makes a fantastic baby shower gift!



"The Patchwork Bear was founded by Jennifer Cura in 2004 after combining her skill as an architect with her love of sewing to produce a product line of handmade products that are as unique and personal as those who own them. Her line has grown fom a simple baby quilt and matching bear to include: tooth fairy pillows, photo memory quilts, wedding dress quilts, custom bears and full nursery design. Like her children, the company is growing but remains true to the initial concept of offering original, thoughtfully designed products that are handmade with love in the USA."



One lucky winner will get a gift certificate for a KEEPSAKE MEMORY CLOTHES BEAR KIT ($98)! Open to US residents. Winner will be chosen on Thursday, September 6th. To find out more about the Patchwork Bear and all of their wonderful keepsakes, visit www.thepatchworkbear.com.

Good luck! Love, Hayden

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My Favorite Things - Buggy Love Giveaway!

As most of you know, my mom is really into organic, clean and green products. Not only is she very careful with the food she gives us and the bath products we use, but she loves finding non-toxic and environmentally friendly cleaners that really work.  She and my dad met the Buggy Love team this past January and fell in love with their mission and their fabulous line of organic stroller cleaning products!

 

"BuggyLOVE is committed to changing the landscape of our industry. Consumers need to understand the value and difference between organic and natural products. The rapidly growing organic product line by BuggyLOVE, boasts the purest and finest ingredients this world can offer, and fully encompasses our core beliefs and passions. We often hear how delicious FreshLOVE smells; how powerful FabricLOVE is for stain removal; and how PolishLOVE cleans like no other product on the market. When asked how we were able to achieve this, our answer is simple…Ingredients. The ingredients we choose to include, as well as the ingredients we choose to not include."

 

1 lucky winner will receive a complete organic stroller cleaning kit from BuggyLove ($49.99)! Open to residents of the US. Winner will be announced Sunday night. To learn more about Buggy Love and their amazing products, visit www.buggylove.com.

 

Good luck - love, Hayden

 





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My Favorite Things - Baby Basics Giveaway!

My mom is having another baby and we're all very excited! She's been putting together a list of gear we need for my new little brother or sister. Some of my mom's favorite baby basics products come from wonderful companies like Magnificent Baby, Organically Cute and Dolphin Organics.

With 3 children and another one on the way, my mom is well aware of how difficult diaper changes can be trying to get dozens of snaps fastened while managing a crying baby. Magnificent Baby is an amazing solution and an absolutely brilliant, award-winning product! What used to take minutes and often repeated attempts, now takes no time at all!

"The days of matching snaps on a wiggly, crying baby are over. Magnificent Baby's easy-to-use

Smart Close^tm magnetic fasteners will have your baby dressed in seconds."

Organic products are big in our house and that includes buying organic clothing, bibs and blankets whenever possible. Organically Cute is a fantastic company that provides adorable bibs, blankets, burb cloths and more. Additionally, this great company has a strong social mission, for every purchase made, 5% goes to charity!

"When establishing Organically Cute, we knew we wanted to give a portion of its proceeds to children in need and the environment, because both are equally important to us and our future. And that is exactly what we are doing. We have selected four honorable charities: Room to Grow, Share our Strength, Ronald McDonald House, and Earth Justice, as our main organizations we would like to support in our mission to give back."



My mom is also a firm believer that the products we use on our bodies are just as important as the food we put into our bodies. The creators of Dolphin Organics feel the same way.

"My wife and I made the switch to organic in 1998. We shopped at Whole Foods, bought only organic and local products, and thought we were taking great care of ourselves. But then, in 2010, my father died of cancer. Which was shocking since he was a lifelong farmer who ate only what he grew. Our question was why? It made us think very critically about our lifestyle and what we could do to be even healthier. We quickly realized that while everything we were putting in our bodies was safe and natural, the same could not be said for what we were putting on our bodies. The result is Dolphin Organics™. A line of personal care products for babies and young children, made only with natural and organic ingredients. Nothing man-made. Nothing artificial – not even the preservatives. Even our label is clear and honest, and shows you exactly what we put in there."

1 lucky winner will win a fabulous baby bundle of products - a Union Suit from Magnificent Baby, a cuddly blanket from Organically Cute and a Fragrance Free Shampoo/Bodywash and Conditioner from Dolphin Organics! 

To learn more about these wonderful products and companies, visit www.magnificentbaby.com, www.organicallycute.com and www.dolphinorganics.com

Good luck! Love, Hayden

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My Favorite Things - Liv and Lily Giveaway!

My mom had the pleasure of meeting Melanie, the owner and creator of Liv and Lily, at an event earlier this year. She fell in love with their gorgeous childrens' accessories, especially the amazing headbands. My mom has already given lots of my friends gifts from Liv and Lily, she says they are truly special. Not only does my mom love them, they are a celebrity favorite as well. Jennifer Garner's daughters are often spotted in their Liv and Lily headbands and accessories! 

"Liv and Lily is a luxury brand of accessories that was created from our experience as a Mom and love of fashion. We specialize in head turning accessories from headbands, fedoras, suspenders, bow ties and so much more. Inspired by classic designs and style icons, our vision is a line that reflects a more time-honored approach to accessorizing your family."

Two lucky winners will receive a $50 gift card to Liv and Lily redeemable at their online site! Check out www.livandlily.com to see all of their beautiful childrens'accessories and to learn more about this fabulous company! Open to residents of the US and Canada.

Good luck! Love, Hayden

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My Favorite Things - Britax Stroller Organizer Giveaway!

My mom loves Britax. They are a wonderful company with fantastic products. We use Britax carseats in our family and love their strollers and accessories! Their stroller organizer is awesome. It fits nearly all strollers and is a great way to add extra storage in a convenient and non bulky way. My mom loves her Britax stroller organizer!

The BRITAX Stroller Organizer provides:

• Two insulated beverage holders to keep your cold drinks cold and warm drinks warm
• A large center compartment with magnetic closure for snacks, diapers and other baby items
• Three outside pockets for storage of cell phone, keys and other small items
• Adjustable mounting system fits all BRITAX strollers and most other manufacturers' strollers

5 LUCKY WINNERS will receive an awesome Britax Stroller Organizer ($29.99)! To learn more about Britax and their amazing products, visit www.britaxusa.com

Good luck! Love, Hayden

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My Favorite Things - TeetheMe Giveaway!

Teetheme is a wonderful company that launched earlier this year by the fabulous Akemi Williams. Akemi and my mom met a few months ago at an event and bonded immediately. My mom loves meeting fellow mompreneurs and hearing their stories of success and inspiration. She is especially grateful to Akemi for teaching her how to properly run a giveaway - thanks Akemi!

"As a busy, working mother of a 3 year old little girl. Akemi found herself completely overwhelmed by all of the baby products on the market today and spent countless hours researching and asking advice from other parents about which products to buy and which to avoid. She knew there had to be a simpler and more efficient way to find quality baby products that would grow with her child."

"TeetheMe takes the exhausting guesswork out of it all by providing innovative and practical products handpicked by savvy moms and conveniently delivered straight to your door. It’s a place where like-minded parents can review, rate and share product experiences that will help us all make smarter, well-informed and most importantly, time-saving buying decisions."

When you subscribe to TeetheMe, a monthly box of 4 to 5 products for your child aged newborn to 3 years old, will be stork delivered straight to your door in their signature TeetheMe Box. The items in each box are hand picked by savvy moms and are based upon your child’s age. Teetheme is also a Community, their members rate, review and share their experiences on the latest products to give you the invaluable buyers’ edge in today’s overstuffed market. You can also check out their awesome blog, The Daily Drool, that my mom contributes monthly posts to!

One lucky winner will receive the July TeetheMe box full of goodies! To learn more about this fabulous company visit, www.TeetheMe.com.

Good luck! Love, Hayden 

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My Favorite Finds - Patemm Pad Giveaway!

My mom had the great pleasure of meeting Grace Welch, the inventor and founder of the award winning Patemm Pad, when she first launched Sage Spoonfuls last September. She and Grace hit it off from the start and became fast friends. My mom and I love the Patemm Pad, it's super comfortable, makes diaper changing anywhere really convenient and comes in lots of beautiful fabrics!

"patemm® pad—a smart, stylish and practical solution to the diaperbag—is a patented, award-winning design that makes changing your little one quick and simple when you are on the go. The round design accommodates squirmy infants and serves as a sleek, all-in-one carrier for diapers, wipes, and even a change of clothes. 

The mom-invented patemm® pads have received national and international acclaim by parents, caretakers, and the media and has truly become an essential baby item. patemm® pads are PROUDLY MADE IN AMERICA!"

One lucky winner will receive a Patemm Pad in their #1 bestselling New York City Momma fabric ($65)! Open to residents in the US. Winner will be chosen Tuesday evening. To learn more about this fabulous product visit, www.patemm.com

Good luck! Love, Hayden

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My Favorite Finds - Rhoost Giveaway!

June is child safety month and no better time to talk about my mom's new favorite child proofing products. She was introduced to Rhoost, a product line created by good friends Vianka Perez Belyea and Tavinder Phull, a few months ago. Rhoost offers sleek, effective and non-toxic child safety items. There are 3 of us, 5 and under, in our home. Someone is always wrestling, running and tripping or coming distressingly close to poking an eye out on a table corner. My mom loves these Rhoost corner protectors, because they are not only stylish, but have helped to prevent a couple of possible trips to the hospital for me and my brothers.  

"When Rhoost co-founder Vianka’s daughter, Soledad, turned 6 months, her pediatrician uttered the words Vianka had been dreading: “It’s time to start child-proofing your home V – this little girl with the big personality will be running circles around you in no time!” Vianka immediately added “Buy baby-proofing products” to the top of her to-do list and hit the mall. But after scouring every store, she only found herself disappointed by the poor functionality and invasive installation of the baby-proofing products available, and frustrated that none matched the style of the home in which she took so much pride. Unwilling to settle for existing products, damage her furniture or compromise Soledad’s safety – and confident that a better solution was possible – the idea for Rhoost was born."

One lucky winner will receive 2 sets of Rhoost corner protectors! There are 4 in each box so that's 8 table corners that will be protected! Open to US residents. To learn more about this wonderful company, visit www.rhoost.com

Good luck! Love, Hayden

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My Favorite Things - Today I Ate A Rainbow Kit Giveaway!

My mom was introduced to Kia Robertson, the creator and founder of Today I Ate A Rainbow, by their mutual good friend Jamie "The Baby Guy NYC". My mom is so happy to have met Kia. They both share the same passion to get kids excited about healthy food and providing parents with tools that make it easy.

"Having grown up as a very picky eater, Kia wanted to ensure that she did everything she could to establish healthy eating habits for her daughter, Hannah. After reading about the importance of eating a rainbow, Kia, along with her husband Jamie, set out to make eating fruits and vegetables fun. Knowing their daughter, they knew they needed to create something fun and interactive to capture her interest."

"They created the Today I Ate A Rainbow chart as a way to keep track of the produce that their daughter was eating while at the same time encouraging her to take responsibility for her food choices. Their goal is to help parents create an environment where kids will reach for an apple instead of junk food! Despite the information that is available on the importance of kids eating a minimum of five servings a day, studies from around the world have shown that kids aren’t eating enough fruits and vegetables."

My mom thinks the Today I Ate A Rainbow Kit is absolute genius. It is such a simple idea that makes keeping track of your child's healthy eating a breeze. Parents are all so busy these days, it's one less thing to worry about, plus it's fun for your child! The kit comes with lots of colorful, magnetic shapes your child can add to the chart to keep track of their healthy day!

Not only does the kit come with the informative and colorful chart, it also comes with Kia's fantastic book The Rainbow Bunch! One lucky winner will get a Today I Ate A Rainbow Kit to help their child/children eat a rainbow every day!

Open to US and Canadian residents!

Good luck - love, Hayden

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My Favorite Things - Betty Barrettes Giveaway!

One of my mom's favorite things about going to baby expos and events is meeting the other vendors and seeing all the new and fabulous products on the market. When she was in Boston for the Drool Baby Expo hosted by Magic Beans, she met Priya, one of the founders and creators of Betty Barrettes. My mom was really taken with their display and immediately fell in love with their clever barrette holders. She said Betty Barrettes is definitely her new favorite gift for little girls!

  

My Betty Barrettes before mom added my bows

"Betty Barrettes was founded by three moms who were determined to find a fun way to organize their daughter’s barrettes so they would never go missing again. What started as a craft project for their daughters quickly grew into a business for these three busy moms. Within a few short months from its inception, Betty Barrettes hanging dolls were in gift stores and boutiques all over New England."

With all of my beautiful bows - I love it!

Betty Barrettes dolls are available in a variety of hair colors and face designs. They are also continually adding new designs. They actually made my Big Doll Barrette Holder to match my beautiful red hair from a picture my mom sent them - how cool is that?  One lucky winner will receive a Betty Barrettes Big Doll Barrette Holder of their choice! Visit www.bettybarrettes.com to see all the adorable designs, faces and hair colors!

Good luck everyone! Love, Hayden

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Today I Went To A Party!

Today I went to a birthday party at Nunley's Carousel for my friend Megan.  She turned 4 and her party was so much fun! 

I loved seeing all the beautiful horses and I rode the carousel today for the first time!

My brother Brendan was really taken with how big the horses were. 

My brother Royce didn't want to go to the party at first, because he said carousels were for babies.  He whined and complained all morning.  To get Royce to stop whining and come to the party, my mom made a bet with him.  She said that if he went and didn't have a good time, she would take him to the candy store, but if he did go and had a good time, he would have to give my mom 1 full day without complaining.  Since he clearly had a great time, my mom is really looking forward to her complaint free day...although, she told me she thinks it's a long shot that it will actually happen.

For the first time, my brother Brendan was able to go on the carousel without my mom or dad holding onto him.  He has gotten so big and strong!

             

This is Royce's friend Daniel.  He is the son of one of my dad's best childhood friends, Francisco.  My dad says that Royce and Daniel look exactly like he and his friend did when they were 5.

                                   

      Here's a nice picture of my dad and my brothers.....

             

......and here's Royce doing his new favorite thing which is to make goofy faces when Mommy is trying to take a picture.

Yummy cupcakes, yummy, yummy.........

"Look mom, I'm eating a cupcake like the big kids!"

Here's Brendan giving me a big hug.  He loves to give hugs, he's the best brother!

This was a really fun party!

My Favorite Finds - Thirsty

My mom's good friend started this great company called Pitaya Plus a little over a year ago.  While I'm still too young to enjoy it, my mom, dad, and brother Royce, all love it!  My mom told me that Pitaya is also called Dragonfruit and it is a superfruit.  She said that pitaya is famous for it's ability to keep your digestive system fine tuned and working to cleanse your body of harmful toxins.

Pitaya Plus is one of the lowest sugar juices on the market and is full of fiber and disease fighting antioxidants.  It is gluten free, dairy free, made with non GMO ingredients and packaged in a BPA free bottle.  Pitaya Plus also makes organic dried fruit snacks and freezie packs for smoothies - we love smoothies in our house!  My mom told me that Pitaya Plus also has an incredible social mission.  She said they are committed to sustainable farming and operate out of one of the only solar powered facilities in Central America.  They also create new employment opportunities for single mothers.  Pitaya Plus is developing new education initiatives and is giving back to poverty-stricken communities.

Pitaya Plus is available in Whole Foods markets and other natural food stores across the country.  To learn more or find out where to buy, check out www.pitayaplus.com.

We were not compensated for this post, we just love Pitaya Plus!
Love, Hayden

My Favorite Finds - On the Changing Table

When my brother Royce was born 5 years ago my mom said there were really no chemical free baby wipes available.  She knew she didn't want to buy wipes and went looking for an alternative.  She found these amazing Soft Bottom Cloths from The Pump Station and loved them.  She would fill a spray bottle with lukewarm water and leave it in the changing basket along with the wipes.  She would spray 1 or 2 cloths with the water and clean my brother.  My mom said there's no better way to get clean after a dirty diaper than a mini bath and she loved that it was 100% natural.  

My mom loved the soft bottom cloths so much that she used them with my brother Brendan and uses them with me now!  I love how soft they are and I feel so clean.  Even though there are plenty of chemical free wipes on the market now, my mom says there's nothing more natural than a cotton cloth and water.  I agree!


To find out more about Soft Bottom Cloths or to purchase visit www.pumpstation.com
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My Favorite Finds - Accessories!

My mom just gave me this beautiful headband from Liv and Lily - I love it! It is so pretty!  My mom said she recently met the owner, Melanie, and thinks that Liv and Lily have the prettiest hair ornaments she's seen.  I have to agree!  My mom loves how well made and special Liv and lily accessories are.  We've already given many of their headbands and bows to my friends.  Accessories from Liv and Lily are our new favorite gift to give!

You can learn more at www.livandlily.com and www.etsy.com.

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My 1st Valentine's Day!

This was my very 1st Valentine's day and I loved it! I was so lucky to get 2 very special gifts and celebrate with my family! Did you know that my Papi's middle name is Valentine? His initials are HVH and so are mine!

Grammie and Papi came over and they gave me my first Raggedy Ann doll.  My mom told me that Grammie and Papi gave her one when she was my age that she still has!

I love this doll - she has beautiful red hair just like me! I think we'll be great friends!

After I got my Raggedy Ann doll, my dada took out a beautiful blue box.  My mom said that getting gifts in this blue box is very special!  My dada said that this is a charm bracelet that he is going to add a charm to every Valentine's Day just for me! That sounds great!

I'll take that thank you!

Weeeeee.....I love Valentine's Day!

My Favorite Finds - Cozy

Just after I was born, one of my mom's friends gave us a blanket from Roberta Roller Rabbit.  My mom had never seen one of these before and it quickly became one of our favorite things.  It is 100% cotton which is something my mom loves.  They are quilted and a little fluffy making them perfect for the beach, park or anywhere that needs to be a little more cushy.  My mom also likes to use them to line restaurant high chairs, public restroom changing tables, grocery cart seats and anywhere else that needs to be clean and soft.  She also uses these blankets to drape over my stroller when I'm napping in a public place like a restaurant, store or park.  It really helps drown out the sound and light so I can sleep.  We love briging them on the airplane too, because they make my mom's arms even more cozy to sleep in.  They also come in really pretty and unique prints.

 

We love Roberta Roller Rabbit blankets - one of our favorite finds!

You can find out more at www.robertarollerrabbit.com

We were not compensated in any way for this post, we just love these blankets!