Baby-Momma Blog

Bright Starts “14 days of Laughter” and GIVEAWAYS is in Action!

Tara Bucci — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:21:23 +0000

Brights Starts “14 days of Laughter” is on day 5 of it’s 14 days of reviews and giveaways! Today Faithfully Frugal and Free Blog posted her review and giveaway so make sure to stop by and submit your entry! Also, don’t forget about 4 previous giveaways and the rest to come. You can enter them all!! I will be posting my review and giveaway on the Playard bright and early tomorrow morning. So make your cup of coffee, sit back and submit your entries!

Munchkin: Deluxe Bottle Brush Review

Tara Bucci — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:17:16 +0000

I have used this product since day 1 of Isabella being born! Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush has been a necessity when cleaning Isabella’s bottles and now cups. It has been suctioned to my sink next to the soap for 2 years now :p I use it about 4 or 5 times a day so I would say it’s a necessity! This product has two brushes all in one. The nipple brush stores inside the bottom of the brush and the suction cup sits upright making drying easy and no wet counter tops! Brushes come in a variety of color for all gender’s! Munchkin Deluxe Bottle Brush is sealed with Approval by Baby-Momma Blog!

** Note: Moms who breastfeed this is good for you too. I breastfed Isabella for 8-9 months and always used a bottle when on the go. This will be a necessity when you get home and need to clean that bottle.

Bright Starts 14 Days of Laugher Giveaways and Reviews

Tara Bucci — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:20:42 +0000

So you think one giveaway is good when I post on a specific product? How about a chance to win Bright Starts Products for 14 days!!! Yes, myself and 13 other mommy Bloggers are participating in a “14 Days of Laughter Campaign” provided by Brights Starts. I have a list below of all the bloggers participating and dates their giveaway will end. The contests have started (I know, please don’t get mad at me for just getting this list to you now!) so submit your entries!

This is the New Collection of products you will have a chance to enter and win!

Day 1 – Mommy Brain Blog Bright Starts Giveaway – ends 3/12
Day 2 – The Heir to Blair Blog Giveaway – ends 3/13
Day 3 – 3 Kids and Us Blog Giveaways – ends 3/16
Day 4 – Minnesota Mama’s Must Haves – ends 3/18
Day 5 – Faithfully Frugal and Free – Giveaway Starts 3/12
Day 6 – Me! Baby Momma Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/13
Day 7 – My Silly Monkeys Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/14
Day 8 – The One Fantastical Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/15
Day 9 – Jabbering Jessi Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/16
Day 10 – The Cloth Diaper Report Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/17
Day 11 – Cool Baby Kid Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/18
Day 11 – Experimental Mommy Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/18
Day 12 – Dealectible Mommies Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/19
Day 13 – As They Grow Up Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/20
Day 14 – Jolly Mom Blog – Giveaway Starts 3/21

As show above, BabyMommaBlog giveaway is set to be posted this Saturday! So don’t forget to submit your entry. Unlike most of my contests, this one will only last for 5 days!! I will be giving away the Bright Starts InGenuity Playard. Best of luck!

The Music Class Review

Tara Bucci — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:26:09 +0000

This Winter I signed Isabella up for The Music Class in Philadelphia and she LOVES it! This year we were hammered with snow so this indoor activity was perfect for the winter months. The Music Class is an early childhood music education company designed to unleash the musical potential of young children. Featuring award winning music, engaging activities, CD’s, teacher training and curricula, they are proud of the high standard they set in the field of early childhood music education. Research shows that early childhood is the window of opportunity to increase the lifelong music aptitude of a child. The Music Class provided several programs that capitalize on this critical time period. Classes are available for children the from ages birth-7 years and all glasses are in a fun group setting of up to eight families.

The first day of class we were provided a CD with all the songs (so we can learn to sing along in class) and a music book with all the words. Isabella was really skeptical during her first class but now she sings, plays and dances along to the music. At the end of the class our teacher sings a song, “I’m so Happy I saw (then whoever was in the class)”. Today Isabella kept singing (in her own jibber jabber) and the only word I could understand Happy, Happy! lol I just laughed then started to sing along with her. We will be sure to sign up for the classes again and again! She loves it! Take a look here for a location near you!

PTPA Media 2010 Spring Campaign Winners!

Tara Bucci — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:21:04 +0000

Parent Tested Parent Approved 2010 Spring Campaign Winners have been announced. Most of you know I’m on the PTPA Panel of Moms where moms discover, appraise and promote new products designed to enrich family living. If you haven’t checked out the site or the Panel of Mommies, please do so! Each product is tested by the Panel and approved or not based on the feedback provided. I am honored to be a part of this panel and want to share with you the great “hot” products on our list for this Spring!

Take a look at a few of our 2010 Spring Campaign Winners below or click here to see the full list!

2 in 1 Potette Plus Portable Potty

It’s a clean potty for your child no matter where you go! Can be used two ways, first as a travel folding trainer seat with handles on top of your adult toilet seat. It allows your child to transition from their potty chair onto the same familiar potty but now on the adult toilet seat. Read full details here!

Bottle Snugglers Feeding Time Helpers

Bottle Snugglers Feeding Time Helpers are cuddly stuffed animals cleverly designed to hold baby’s bottle at the same angle as Mom’s hand.

Dipe n’ Go

Dipe n’ Go is a baby changing station designed for your SUV, minivan or other hatchback vehicle. Dipe n’ Go attaches semi-permanently to the inside of your vehicle and remains stocked with your supplies. You can open Dipe n’ Go with one hand while holding baby safely with the other. Read full details here!

Sandra Bullocks Acceptance Speech and Shout out to All Moms

Tara Bucci — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:34:19 +0000

For those of you who didn’t get the chance to stay up for the Academy Awards last night, I hope you tapped it! I am a complete zombie right now and guzzling down my coffee to keep my eyes open. There were amazing awards handed out to amazing people and it was truly worth every minute past my bedtime. Sandra Bullock won Best Actress (I apologize now for giving it away if you have it taped to watch later) and during her speech (which was AMAZING!!!) she gave a shout out to all of us Mommies. She just seems so genuine and kind. Take a look!

***Note: Sorry about the lack of editing in the beginning of this video! Like I said, I’m a Zombie and obviously missed the “Enter Text” Portion of this video :/ The rest is great though

2010 VTech Product Launch

Tara Bucci — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:12:37 +0000

This past February I was one of the lucky Bloggers selected to join VTech in New York City for their 2010 Product Launch. Introducing 2010 Toys That Put Innovative Technology in Kids Hands was their slogan this year. The most talked about and innovative toys coming to the market this year are the MobiGo, a touch-screen hand held game console (it reminds me of a kid version of the Kindle), FLiP, the world’s first children’s animated e-reader and VTech’s first-ever electronic bath toys!!! When introduced to these toys during the one on one interviews, I couldn’t believe my eyes. All of these products are amazing! I wanted to take them all home and review them with Isabella. The whole 2010 line is very reasonably priced for each toy and has such great interactive and imaginative offerings. From birth to age seven, your children will benefit from this new and exciting technology line. I wanted to stay and play with them the whole day and I’m 29! Who know’s, I just might ask for a MobiGo for Christmas this year. :p

Click on this picture below and become a facebook fan!

**Please note products come in colors available for both male and female children**

Sesame Street Live Elmo’s Green Thumb Ticket’s Giveaway Winner!

Tara Bucci — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:44:14 +0000

The winner of the Sesame Street Live Elmo’s Green Thumb Ticket’s Giveaway Winner is…..

Carolyn Catona!

Congratulations Carolyn!

A HUGE thanks goes out to MomSpace and Sesame Street Live for providing this AMAZING giveaway! I also want to thank all my readers for your entries! Carolyn, I hope you and your niece have a blast! I would love to see pictures and hear your thoughts about the show. Keep in touch!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Tara Bucci — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 18:26:46 +0000

Dr. Seuss books were my all time favorite as a kid and now I love reading them to Isabella. Theodor Seuss Geisel, born March 2, 1904 was the Author of these famous books we all love so much! Also know as Author, Cartoonist, Animator, he published over 60 children books and were often characterized by imaginative characters and rhyme. He has made such a positive yet creative impact with these books they are sure to be ones we will never forget. I will be sure to help pass these books down through my children in hopes they will keep the Seuss reading alive!

Read Across America is an initiative on reading created by the National Education Association. One part of the project is National Read Across America Day, an observance in the United States held on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss.

Dudley’s SPIN AN EGG Decorating Kit Review

Tara Bucci — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:21:37 +0000

**Colored Eggs are NOT included**

Another snow day! Ugh! I’m running out of things to do :p I knew the storm was coming and thought we would do some Easter Egg coloring early. Coloring eggs the old fashion way is way to messy at Isabella’s age so when I saw this kit I was so excited. As you can see in my video it’s very easy to use and clean. Isabella was able to be involved without making a mess, EVERYONE WINS! The kit includes the Egg Spinner, Bag Hand Puppet (to pick up the eggs and not get your hands colored), 1 Filler Egg for fun, a Glitter Shaker and 5 Dazzling Color Packets. The box also has a Egg Color Mixing Chart to make more colors. LOVE IT! Colors included are Blue, Yellow, Purple, Green and Pink. We had a blast with this and definitely recommend it for fun with a little one! Dudley’s SPIN AN EGG Decorating Kit is Stamped with Approval by BabyMommaBlog!

WARNING: Choking Hazard-Small parts. Not for children under 3 years old!!!!!

Note: I couldn’t find this online anywhere to link to accept Amazon. They do not have any available. I bought this at Target so go check it out