Must Have Monday: Baby Themed Items

As you are reading this post, I am most likely at the hospital giving birth to little baby boy #2!  So that is the reason why I’ve chosen baby themed items for today’s “Must Have Monday” segment.

Stroll’r Swivel’rs
Holds purses, diaper bags, shopping bags and more Swivels 360 degrees Great value! 2 hooks included Versatile! Can be used in nursery, bathroom, almost anywhere

Fisher-Price: Crawl-Along Drum Roll
Whether sitting or crawling, baby can make exciting things happen with the Crawl-Along Drum. Sitting babies can tap the bongo drums for fun music, sounds and lights. And when they’re ready to crawl, the fun’s ready to roll! Baby can chase the rolling drum while music, lights and fun rewards encourage movin’ and groovin’. Drum plays four fun songs and features colorful spinners, busy activities and dancing lights to delight baby. Measures 4.6″H x 5.5″W x 11″L. Requires 3 “AA” batteries, included.

Britax Regent Youth Car Seat – Huntington

Designed for larger child passengers, this forward-facing car seat holds up to 80 pounds and is chock full of comfort and safety features. Features: Four shoulder slots for a closer fit Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding Removable, washable fabric cover Belly pad for comfort and protection Mesh storage pouch/cup holder Flexible Latch System Patented Versa-Tether Comfort foam and EPS protective foam Tangle-free, polyester 5-point harness Patented HUGS system One-pull front harness adjustment Forward-facing position For children 1 year and 22 lbs. up to 80 lbs. li

Maclaren Twin Techno Stroller 2007 – SkyBlue

Features: 5-point harness Removable/washable seats Hoods and rain cover included Lockable swivel wheels Ergonomic handles Shoulder pads Carry handle Storage pockets on back of hoods UV treated viewing windows on hoods UV treated sun visor Extendable leg rests Height adjustable Comes standard with boots Comes standard with head huggers Detachable bottle holders.  Suitable from birth. 5 seat position.

crib rail teether

Soft, FDA approved non-toxic material clings to Baby?s crib rail without messy adhesives. Plastic pieces snap easily onto the crib rail. Four 1-foot sections take the bite out of crib teething accidents. Clear plastic material complements all crib finishes. Includes four 12″ sections Made of clear plastic Easily snaps onto rail.

Elaine of Her Big Idea Blog and Social Network has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

Enter and Win: Teething Bling Contest

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Win your very own Teething Bling for you and your little one compliments of SmartMom Jewelry.  Amy from SmartMom was gracious enough to provide 10 sets of pendants (winners get to choose their favorite color) to the readers and listeners of Her Big Idea! 

To enter:
1. Go to the SmartMom Jewelry website and find your favorite color pendant.
2. Write a comment in this blog post saying which color you would love.

Rules:
1. You must be at least 18 years of age to enter.
2. One entry per person.
3. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific on June 30, 2008.
4. A random winner will be chosen from elgible entries.

Picture Taking Tips for Parents Magazine Cute Kids Baby Photo Contest

Parents magazine photo contest

Do you know a cute kid?  It’s that time of year again and the editors of Parents Magazine are looking for the cutest kid in America between 6 months and 6 years old to be on the November 2008 cover kid.  Click here to enter your child!  Entries will be accepted through June 24, so get those camera clicking!

Parents magazine is offering some picture taking tips to hopeful moms and dads entering their cute kids in the magazine’s online baby photo contest, which was just announced earlier this month.

Sharon Elcock has organized hundreds of photo shoots in her role as Sittings Editor at Parents magazine for four years. She shares these basic picture taking tips:

  1. Do: Take photos with a really simple – but pretty background. No one wants to look at dirty dishes in your kitchen sink! Instead, go for natural scenery in front of lush greenery or pretty flowers.
  2. Don’t: Please, please no pictures with food on the face. Cute for grandma’s refrigerator – not so much for the judges.
  3. Do: Try to capture your child in a care-free, happy moment. Photos that are too staged usually don’t show you’re child’s true energy and personality.
  4. Don’t: No extreme close-ups please! It makes it hard to see the whole child.
  5. Do: Be honest with yourself about your child’s temperament. Does he truly enjoy taking pictures or does he burst into tears the moment you point the digital at him? If he does not like taking pictures at this time in his development, be patient! Chances are, with time, he may come to like the camera. Enter the contest then and watch him win!
  6. Don’t: Lose the hat, the towel draped over the kid’s head – what are you hiding under there?
  7. Do: Try taking pictures using interesting, fun angles.

To enter Parents magazine’s online baby photo contest, just upload a picture of your child before June 24.  The winner will appear on the November 2008 cover of Parents Magazine.

“There are so many gorgeous kids out there,” says Judy Goldberg, Senior Editor of Parents magazine. “Judging is going to be a huge – but fun challenge.”

Parents magazine has been America’s number one family magazine for more than 80 years. Since its inception in 1926, it has been a trusted source by every generation of parents. Currently, the magazine is a powerful community of 15.6 million readers devoted to supporting the efforts of parents, educators and other citizens who strive to make the world a better place for our children. Parents can be found online at http://www.parents.com/.

Maybe this year Aidan has a chance to be selected as a finalist?  It seems to me like he’s getting cuter and cuter each day…I know I’m a bit biased!  Good luck to everyone who enters their little one!

And remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com.

Elaine of Her Big Idea has an Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio and writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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Show 008 – Interview with Amber from RuffleButts

Win a Free RuffleButts Bloomer!
Amber, owner of RuffleButts was gracious enough to donate a Pink RuffleButts Bloomer to be given away to our listers/readers! She will even add personalized embroidery to the pink bloomer that we will be giving away. The winner will receive a perfectly Pink RuffleButt Bloomer in the size of your choice with a name (or nickname) embroidered on the back. The retail value for this item is $25.   

To Enter:  For a chance to win a Pink RuffleButts Bloomer

  1. Go to RuffleButts.com
  2. Look through the RuffleButts Shop and find your favorite item
  3. Come back to this blog post and submit a comment with the cutest RuffleButts product.   

Rules:

  1. You must be at least 18 years of age to enter.
  2. One entry per person.
  3. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Pacific on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
  4. Winner will be announced on HerBigIdea.com and on the Her Big Idea Internet Radio Show on BlogTalkRadio on Wednesay, May 28, 2008.

Be sure to stock up on all the adorable bloomer and dress colors.  Plus, they make great gifts with the summer months coming soon!!

Check out The RuffleBlog -  It has some great insight on creating a new business!

And purchase your RuffleButts Bloomers, sundresses, swing tops, frilly shirts and gifts here at http://www.RuffleButts.com

Until next week. Remember to live your life to aspire and inspire with HerBigIdea.com.

Elaine of Her Big Idea, writes for Posh Mama Online Magazine and Social Network every Tuesday.

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