KidCo Auto Close Gateway Review and Giveaway

Safety is very important in my family, from using the proper car seats with my children in the car to baby proofing our home, I try to take as many precautions & safety measures as possible. I love our new home & the way it is laid out but between the dogs & kids, I knew right away I'd like to have a safety gate in our high-traffic hallway. 

KidCo is a company that has safety at the top of their list, they offer a variety of safety gates & home safety products for places like your windows & doors, you can even find bed rails & so much more! 

Pressure mount gates are the most commonly used type of gates, they are easy to install & can be used almost anywhere, hallways, door ways, etc. KidCo sent me the Auto Close Gateway G1100, created with the Magnet-Lock Technology, it features a two way door, easy installation & has a Hold Open Feature. 

I was so excited to finally have a pressure mount gate in our home, my Husband had this up in no time & with out using any tools! The Hold Open Feature allows the gate to remain in the open position to allow traffic to flow through when needed & I have been very impressed with the Magnet-Lock Technology! With the Magnet-Lock, the door is drawn closed & locks each & every time, pretty neat huh?!

We've had the Auto Close Gateway installed for about a week now & it's been great! Do you have a hallway or door way in your house that could use a KidCo pressure mount gate? 

Buy It: Keep your home safe & baby proofed with KidCo, check them out online to purchase your own items!

Win It: One lucky reader will win the Auto Close Gateway G1100!

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(I was sent the above item for my review, all opinions are my own & no other compensation was received)

Daddy Deserves It Event Funky Planet

 Today the Thrifty Nifty Mommy Blogger Network is celebrating the men again, because... well they deserve it! The men in our lives are most often working hard to provide for our families the things we need, & then they come home and help raise the children..so dad needs some time to play!

 Amanda over at Open Hands was given the opportunity to work with Funky Planet and reviewed one of their RC helicopters called the Iron Hawk! Head on over here to read her full review and for your chance to win one of your own!

Layers by Scentsy Review and Giveaway

If you love Scenty's warmers & bars like I do, then I am happy to introduce you to Layers by Scentsy! They have created an entire line of personal care items, including lip balm, shower gel, hand sanitizer, body butter, lotion with SPF & more! 

Anna L, my independent Scentsy consultant generously sent me Layers by Scentsy in Rio Beach lotion with SPF 50! This broad spectrum lotion provides 80 minutes of water resistance, smells great & applies with ease! From playing out doors in the TX heat to soaking up the sun at the pool, the Rio Beach lotion smells like coconut, sun, surf & sand all wrapped up in one! 

You can find Layers by Scentsy lotion in scents like Rio Beach & Havana Cabana, available in a 15 SPF broad spectrum or 50! Either way, don't live home with out your SPF lotion, this is already tucked away in my purse for our next outing, it's a must in the state of TX!

So which Lotion with SPF would you like to have in your beach bag this summer?

Buy It: Purchase your own Layers by Scentsy online!

Win It: One lucky reader will win a Layers by Scentsy generously donated by Anna L, independent consultant!

Use the rafflecopter to enter, good luck!

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(I was sent the above item for my review, generously donated by Anna L. She will provide the winners prize!)

Confetti Mamas Review and Giveaway

The weather has finally changed for good & so it's time to change out my children's closets! Good bye jeans & winter clothes & hello summer! My children go through clothes so fast & I try to find brands I love & that I know will last for awhile!

I was recently introduced to Confetti Mamas & they sell some of my favorite brands like Hurley, O'Neill & so much more! You can find womens, childrens & even infant clothing, in the latest styles & colors, all with an affordable price tag!

Confetti Mama's sent me some cool summer pieces for my kidos, a navy Hurley shirt for my son & a fun ruffled outfit by O'Neill for my daughter! I love both of these pieces, they are true to size & they look great on my children! My daughter absolutely loved the skirt & we've gotten compliments on both of my children when they wore their new pieces out & about!

I had so much fun taking photo's of the kids in their new clothing! So what do you think? Could you or your children need new summer clothes? What is your favorite piece from Confetti Mamas?

Buy It: Purchase your own clothing online at Confetti Mamas, be sure to check out the fun summer dresses for women!

Win It: One lucky reader will win a $30 gift card to Confetti Mamas!

Use the rafflecopter to enter, good luck!

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(I am one of several bloggers in the Thrifty Nifty Mommy Blogger Network by Janessa at Thrifty Nifty Mommy. I received the items above for my review, all opinions are my own & no other compensation was received) 

Daddy Deserves it Event Dadspirations

Today's Daddy Deserves It event sponsor, hosted by The Thrifty Nifty Mommy Blogger Network is: 

Dadspirations!

We're Parents!? teamed up with Dadspirations again for another great giveaway for our Father's Day event. This is what they had to say:

Dadspirations is, in my opinion, one of the best books out there for new and even seasoned dads.  It's a must have and should be in the Top 5 things you give a new dad.  To find out why and enter to win one for the lucky guy in your life, click HERE.

Honey Bunches Of Oats New Greek Honey Crunch Cereal

Post cereals are a favorite of mine & I've been enjoying Honey Bunches of Oats for years! I love flavors like Honey Roasted & Vanilla Bunches but I'm also a fan of greek yogurt! When I heard about the New Honey Bunches of Oats Greek Honey Crunch with Whole Grain, I knew I had to have a bowl full or two! 

Honey Bunches of Oats has been around since 1989 & has been creating smiles ever since! This new mouth watering cereal is created with two unique granola's, real Greek yogurt, crispy whole grain flakes & then finished off with a touch of honey.

I think I've fallen in love with the New Greek Honey Crunch cereal, fully packed with flavor & a crunch with every bite, this is my go to breakfast item! Containing 5g of protein & 33g of whole grain per serving, you will be receiving over 2/3 of your day's whole grain! You can purchase Honey Bunches of Oats cereals at your local grocery store or online at Amazon! 

Did you know that there are 12 mouth watering flavors to choose from? Which Honey Bunches of Oats is your favorite? Stay connected with Honey Bunches of Oats on Facebook & Twitter!

(I was sent the items above for my review, all opinions are my own & no other compensation was received) 

El's Kitchen Review and Giveaway

We love snacking in our house & if you've been following IHeart-Motherhood, you are aware that we are trying to include more gluten-free foods into my son's diet. The game plan this summer, for him to be 100% gluten free, while we will be making our own foods, it's nice to have snacks on hand for when we are out & about! 

El's Kitchen creates Medley Snack Mixes & Snaps, yummy & healthy bagel chips. Snaps are gluten free, all natural & contain no egg, peanuts/nuts, dairy or soy! You can snack happily knowing these are less than 100 calories per serving & they are available in three mouth watering flavors!

I was sent the Simply Sea Salt Snaps, these light & crispy bagel chips are an easy & great snack that everyone will enjoy! Also available in Cinnamon & Sugar as well as Garlic & Herb, you won't have to worry about choosing a favorite, you'll want to eat them all!

My son chowed down on these chips, he loves anything crunchy! Yum! You can purchase Snaps by the individual bag or by case! These would be great if you have a family member allergic to soy, nuts or eggs!

Buy It: Purchase your own El's Kitchen Gluten Free snacks at your local health food store or online!

Win It: One lucky reader will win a bag in each flavor of Snaps!
Use the rafflecopter to enter, good luck!

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(I was sent the item above for my review, all opinions are my own, no other compensation was received) 

We're Parents Daddy Deserves It Event

Today's Daddy Deserves It event sponsor, hosted by The Thrifty Nifty Mommy Blogger Network is: 

ToiletTree!

We're Parents!? had the opportunity to review their toiletry bag and we must say that any dad would be thrilled to travel with this and have his own personal bag that isn't full our our make-up and perfumes!
To read the full review and enter to WIN one for the dad in your life, click HERE.

Random House Kids Book Review Twinky The Dinky Dog

Story time is a favorite activity in our house, reading is so important & statistics say you should read to or with your child at least 30 minutes a day. My children love to be read too, they have several favorite books but they are always excited when we get new books to add to our library!

We are very familiar with Random House Kids books in our home, as I'm sure you've seen a few here on the blog! Step into reading books are a great way to keep track of your children's reading & what level they are on! Twinky the Dinky Dog is a Level 3 book, recommended for ages 5 to 8. At the moment neither of my children can read, so we all sat down together & opened up our new book!

Twinky the Dinky Dog was written by Kate Klimo & enhanced by Michael Fleming, this is the perfect book for your dog loving, early reader! Filled with colorful pages & friendly faces, follow along with Twinky as he proves that courage comes in all shapes & sizes!

Little Sister C loved all of the adorable pictures of the dogs in this book! You can purchase Twinky the Dinky Dog in paperback, hardcover or eBook form! Stay connected with Random House Kids on Facebook & Twitter!

(I was sent the item above for my review, all opinions are my own & no other compensation was received)

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Congrats to all of the winners & thanks to everyone who entered!

Happy Hump Day!