Boba 3G Giveaway!

Welcome to the boba 3G Baby Carrier giveaway, hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy & Viva Veltoro!

Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently had the opportunity to review the boba 3G Baby Carrier. You can click here to read her review. I am a huge fan of the Boba 3G! I have one myself and have been using it since Isaac was an infant and still use it at 22 months! 

The versatile boba 3G Baby Carrier will take your little one from infancy to toddlerhood without any extra inserts. It's ergonomic for both baby and parents. For baby, this comfortable carrier offers full leg support with removable foot straps. The body of the carrier rises several inches higher than other carriers, offering better neck and head support. For Mommy or Daddy, this carrier has adjustable shoulder and chest straps and a contoured waistband that distributes a child's weight to the hips for stress-free shoulders and back. Storage pockets, a removable sleeping hood and a shoulder strap for keeping your purse in place are just a few final touches that make the boba baby carrier a cut above the rest. This toddler or newborn carrier is for little ones 7-45 lbs. 100% cotton and machine washable.

• Includes removable hood, removable foot straps
• Features 2-position options: front or rear-facing
• Suggested for ages 0-48 months

Photos adapted from boba.

To find out more about the boba family, visit the boba website then make sure you like boba on Facebook and follow them on Twitter at @boba.

One lucky person is going to win a boba 3G!

Open to the US only, ages 18 and up.  Ends 10/14/13 at 11:59 PM EST.

Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good luck!

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Disclosures: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Thrifty Nifty Mommy and the participating bloggers have not been compensated for hosting this giveaway, nor are they responsible for prize fulfillment. Thrifty Nifty Mommy was sent a boba 3G free of charge to facilitate her honest review. Giveaway is open to residents of the US only. Giveaway will close at 11:59PM EST on 10/14/13. One (1) winner will be selected randomly from all eligible entries. 

YOU are a Strong Mom!

Being a mom is one of the hardest things I've ever done. When you become a mom your whole life goes from doing things you want to do, when you want to do them, to doing everything when and how this tiny little person wants them done. Nothing is about you anymore. You invest everything into that little baby and your world is turned upside down. 

So what makes a strong mom? Are you not a strong mom if your baby slept through the night the first week? Or breastfed like a champ with no difficulties? Are you not a strong mom because your child doesn't have any special needs? The answer to that is a big fat NO. We are all strong moms in our own way and for our own reasons. Being a mom is not always easy rainbows and bunny rabbits. Yes, it is the most rewarding job, but also one of the hardest. We all have hurdles to overcome and children who want to test their boundaries, and things that bring us down and tell us that we aren't good enough. This is why we have to stick together and not be the enemy of our own kind. 

Too often I see other mothers judging and bringing down moms more than any other person out there. We are the ones who have to stick together, not bring each other down! Just because you don't do things exactly like someone else doesn't mean that you're not in this together with them! We are all just trying to raise our kids the best we know how and still make it out alive. We are all strong moms for different reasons and with different opinions and ideas and ways of doing things. We have to stick together. 

I am a strong mom because I pumped breast milk for my firstborn for the first 4 months of his life and knew when to give up and make the switch to formula because I was unhappy and exhausted. I am a strong mom because I made it through sleepless nights with both a toddler and a newborn up and down through out the night every night for months. I am a strong mom because I sent my little guy off to preschool this year with only a few tears. I am a strong mom because my four year old likes to test his boundaries every single day and has the attitude of a teenager, but I still manage to keep my patience (while locking myself in the bathroom for a few minutes at a time to cool down of course)  and just try to direct him in the right ways. 

We are all strong moms who have to jump through all kinds of different hurdles and overcome all sorts of battles in this crazy world we call life. Every mother out there is a strong mom in her own way. Whether you have a special needs child who needs lots of extra care or attention, or your just a first time mom trying to figure this parenting thing all out. Let's stick together and bring each other up in encouragement. Let's not judge each other for things we do differently but accept each other and look forward at the main goal that we are all trying to reach. 

Are you a strong mom? Do you have a story to share? Email me by clicking the Contact Me link at the top of my blog to be a guest blogger in the Strong Mom Series! 

Step 2- Choose Any Toy Giveaway!

Welcome to the Step2 ANY toy (up to $150 value) giveaway hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro!

I am so excited to be participating in yet another huge giveaway! 

Play kitchens, art easels, workbenches, wagons, & even roller coasters, Step2 has something for toddlers and children alike! Every Fall, Step2 releases new items just in time for the holidays. Check out some of the cool new products that are just arriving in stores:

These are only a few of the great new items just released from Step2. Photo Credit: Step2

 Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently had the chance to review one of their new play kitchens (pictured above on the bottom left corner), the Busy Bake Shop Kitchen. This kitchen is designed for using with play dough. Her daughter loves this kitchen, and you can read all about it here. 

Visit the Step2 website to see all of the great products they have for sale. Also, you'll want to make sure that you sign up for their Birthday Club where you'll get great coupons before your child's birthday plus other special offers and deals, especially with the holidays coming up! Also, make sure you like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

Step2, Thrifty Nifty Mommy, Viva Veltoro, and a number of other great bloggers have teamed up to bring you a giveaway for ANY Step2 Toy (up to $150 value) so you can choose the toy that's best suited for your family! 

Giveaway open to the residents of the 48 contiguous US states, ages 18+. Ends 10/9/13 at 11:59 PM EST. Please enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!

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Disclosures: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. Thrifty Nifty Mommy and the participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Giveaway is open to residents of the 48 contiguous US states, age 18+. Giveaway will close at 11:59PM EST on 10/09/13. One (1) winner will be selected randomly from all eligible entries. Winner may select any toy from the Step2 website that has an original price (MSRP) of $150 or less; shipping will also be provided free of charge. If the winner would like an item that is more than $150 ARV, he/she will be responsible for the difference plus applicable tax and shipping. Please note, this is valid for ONE item up to $150 original price, not a suite of products.  This post contains an affiliate link for Thrifty Nifty Mommy at the Step2 website. As a Step2 Ambassador, Thrifty Nifty Mommy will receive a small credit to spend at Step2.com for every new Birthday Club Subscriber.

A Newborn Collective! {A Giveaway!}

Welcome to "A Newborn Collective", 
a giveaway event hosted by A Mama Collective and Viva Veltoro.

Congrats to Jenna of A Mama Collective on the birth of her sweet baby girl! In honor of her new addition, we've put together an amazing prize package for new moms and babies!  

One winner will take home a wonderful $422 bundle which includes:

Tiny Prints: 50 Birth Announcements, valued up to $150.  Tiny Prints is thrilled to help you celebrate your new arrival with hundreds of unique, stylish birth announcements.  You can personalize your announcements with your very own photos, which will surely become lasting mementos of those precious newborn moments.  Tiny Prints ensures that your cards are printed with the best photo quality possible on the highest quality paper, all at a wallet-friendly price.  To see Jenna's adorable newborn and her review of Tiny Prints, just click HERE. 

aden + anais: A 4-pack of swaddles in the winner's choice of print.  For countless generations, mothers have swaddled their children with natural muslin to keep them warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  You'll get to continue this tradition with the softest swaddles and fashion-forward prints from aden + anais!  Check out Jenna's review of these cozy swaddles HERE.  

mum + bub skin care: The winner will receive the entire line of mum + bub skin care, including Soothing Ointment, Hair + Body Wash, and Ultra-Gentle Lotion.  Mum + bub is a naturally-derived, pawpaw fruit infused skin care collection for baby and you.  It's gentle and perfect for that delicate baby skin.  You can see what Jenna thought about mum + bub HERE.  

Jellystone Necklace courtesy of Kissed by the Moon: The winner will get to choose between two beautiful necklaces, either this fabulous necklace or the Troika. Not only do these necklaces look great, they are also non-toxic and safe.  Kissed by the Moon has all of your natural parenting needs - be sure to check out their awesome selection of cloth diapers, carriers, and more!  You can see a full review HERE. 

Boba Wrap: Winner will take home a classic Boba Wrap, perfect for keeping your baby close. The Boba Wrap is ideal for carrying babies from birth until around 18 months.  No buckles, straps, or snaps to deal with, simply tie the soft material snug against your body for a perfect fit every time.  

Comotomo:  Winner will receive (1) 5oz bottle, (1) 8oz bottle, replacement nipples, and (1) teether; a package valued at over $40.  These are baby bottles, evolved!   Comotomo bottles are a bit soft and skin-like, made of 100% medical grade hygienic silicone.  They are designed to be as close to breast-like as possible with a super-wide mound and naturally shaped nipple.  They also feature an anit-colic vent.  Their teethers are also constructed out of 100% medical grade silicone which means it can be boiled for sterilization and they are perfectly sized for little hands to hold.  

Piyo Piyo Baby Food Processor:  The winner will receive this innovative food processor that comes with seven pieces, including a pestle, mortar, grinding lid, grinding board, filter, juicer, and feeding spoon.  The pieces are perfectly designed so they can all be stacked together for easy storage too!  

GroVia: The lucky winner will receive (1) newborn all-in-one cloth diaper and (1) one-size all-in-one cloth diaper.  GroVia is an industry leader in modern cloth diapers. They combine better designs with better materials for better functionality.  With a newborn in tow, you'll be looking for easy diapering options and GroVia has just the diapers for you!  Their newborn diapers offer a trim fit, soft materials, and are super easy to use.  Once your little one has outgrown their newborn diapers, you'll have a one-size all-in-one to use!  Featuring a super absorbent, organic cotton inner with a soft layer of water resistant TPU outer, this AIO is simple and easy. No stuffing, no doublers - just snap on baby and go!  Check out Jenna's review of the GroVia all-in-one HERE.

One lucky person is going to win ALL of these fabulous prizes!

Open to the US only.  Ends 10/7/13 at 11:59 PM EST.

Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below.  Good Luck!

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Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for hosting this giveaway.  The participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  

Bloggers Wanted! A Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Hop Sign-Ups are Now Open!

I am so excited to be participating in the Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Hop again this year! I have participated in 3 of the 4 years that it has happened and every year has been a huge success! If you are a cloth diapering blogger you'll want in on this one! 

The event will take place December 1st through the 7th. Every blog will have to have a prize package with a minimum of $50 retail value! Every blogger signed up will need to find their own sponsors for the event! No sharing rafflecopter forms! Each blog signed up needs to have their own giveaway! 

For more information and to sign up for the event go visit Jessica, one of the hosts,  at And Then There Were Five! 

We Are Strong Moms!

Are you a strong mom? Have you stayed up all night with a sick little one getting no sleep? Have you had a VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean) when everybody said you shouldn't? Have you breastfed your baby through all the pain, mastitis  biting, and bad latch, to come out successful and go on to breastfeed? Are you strong simply because you've raised children through all the ups and downs, long nights and early mornings? 

We are all strong moms! We've all had to be strong for our children in one way or another. I love hearing other moms stories so I've started a series called the Strong Mom Series! I want to hear your story! I want to know what makes you a strong mom! It can be as simple or complex as you want it to be! It can be as personal as you want to share! It's totally up to you! 

If you would like to be a part of the Strong Mom Series and guest blog here on my blog, please send me an email at mommyferg02 (at) gmail (dot) com. In exchange for sharing your story, you can include your blog link and up to two social media links in the blog post or in your bio at the end of the blog post. 

I am really looking forward to hearing your stories! I'll be posting a new one every Friday for as long as I'm receiving stories from Strong Moms! 

Baby Kit Co. Grand Opening and Twitter Party! {Plus a Giveaway!}

Welcome to the Grand Opening of Baby Kit Co. Hosted by My Cloth Diaper Stash & SewFatty.

I am so excited to be one of ten bloggers that have joined us to bring 'YOU' the readers a chance to win some amazing prizes. Are you wondering what Baby Kit Co. is all about?

BabyKitCo is a consultation service offering you access to the best products for baby, in the comfort of your home. The store comes to you, they carry the most efficient products to build your baby-rearing stockpile; all well-designed and baby-comfy pieces. They work together with you to create your customized Baby Kit, always aware of your family’s particular needs and wants. They can rent you the Kit while your baby needs the products. Or you can rent for a trial period until you decide to buy from them.

Twitter Party Details :

Date: Thursday, Oct. 3rd  Rescheduled to October 9th! 

Time : 9EST

Hashtag: #BabyKitCo

How: TweetDeck, Twubs, or Tchat

Hosts: @MyCDStash, @SewFatty, @BabyKitCo

GRAND PRIZE :

Baby Kit Co. - $100 Gift Card to the online shop that they can use on a Rental, Gear or even services (consultation or Mama Party).

Other Prizes :

The Portable Baby (2 Winners)

• 2 TPB Wraps, one in Violet Honey and one in Cotton Candy ($60 Each)

Itzy Ritzy (5 Winners)

• 5 Ritzy Wraps ($15.99 Each)

BALM! Baby (3 Winners)

• 1 Diaper Essentials Kit ($29.95)
• 1 New Mama Baby Kit ($57.75)
• 1 Cloth Diaper Laundry Kit ($27.95)

Beco (1 Winner)

• 1 Soleil Carrier in Stella Black ($130)

Sweet Herb Medicinals (1 Winner)

• $35 Gift Certificate & Lavender Dryer Balls ($40)

Bumgenius (1 Winner)

• Bumgenius 4.0 in mirror ($17.95)

Lil’ Helper (1 Winner)

• 1 bamboo diaper & 1 charcoal diaper (Value: $46.90)

Ju-Ju-Be (1 Winner)

• BFF Mister Gray Diaper Bag ($165.00)

Planet Wise (1 Winner)

• Large Planet Wise Wet Bag ($19.00)

Blueberry/Swaddlebee's (1 Winner)

• $50 Prize TBA

This RC giveaway will end on Thursday, October 3rd.

It is open to US residents ONLY

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