Pink Blush Maternity Maxi Skirt Review & $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

This skirt from Pink Blush is my new favorite!  It's so comfy and actually fits well!  When I first tried it on I was so shocked at the comfort and fit!  I think I wore it 3 days straight!  Now I try to get it washed as soon as possible once it's dirty as I can't wait to wear it again.

I have a very hard time finding clothes that fit me when I'm pregnant.  Everything is either too big or too short.  All my normal shirts fit me still but are too short and uncomfortable (especially when they don't cover my whole baby bump!).  I've tried a lot of small maternity shirts and hardly any of them have ever fit.

So, when I requested this maxi skirt I was really hoping I had found and picked out something that would actually fit me. None of the skirts I wear when I'm pregnant are maternity and I was worried I would have the same problem with this skirt as I do with maternity tops.  I was very wrong, this skirt is a new must for me during pregnancy!

In the picture above I am 29 weeks with our third baby.  This maxi skirt is still my run to skirt for everyday wear as well as nicer occasions (I'm almost 31 weeks now)!  It will definitely fit me until the end of my pregnancy with it's comfortable yet stretch waist band.  The waist band is at least 6 inches tall and can be folded over to give support and comfort how you like it.

The waist band is so stretchy I'm pretty sure this skirt will still be a favorite wear during postpartum and after!

Pink Blush offers hundreds of maternity clothing options, with many being modest and comfortable looking!  Some of my other favorite items from Pink Blush are:
 

This Beige Maternity Coat is so cute and looks like it would be so comfortable during the cold winter days.  Being that our baby is due in December it's going to be plenty cold enough for a comfy coat like this!

I love my Navy Maxi skirt so much I'd love to have a second one!  This Black Tie Dye Stripe skirt is one of my other favorites that Pink Blush offers. :-)

 This Teal Maternity shirt looks great too and I love the color!

Pink Blush offers free shipping on any US order over $50 and their shipping was amazingly fast!  I got my order just 4 days after ordering and there was a weekend in there!  If you click through and order from Pink Blush through these links you will get a coupon for $10 off (if your order total before tax/shipping is $50) & I'll get a coupon for referring you as well! - Thank you!

*** Pink Blush would like to offer one reader a $25 gift certificate to use at their store!  To enter use the rafflecopter form below.  According to Pink Blush contest rules any entrants who have won a giveaway from them in the past 6 months, or have hosted a giveaway in the past 6 months, are not eligible to win a gift card again.***

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* Disclaimer - I received the product mentioned above for the purpose of this review. Read my full disclosure here.

Lilla Rose Giveaway ~ 2 Flexi Clips!

Lilla Rose Flexi Clips are my favorite hair accessory.  Today I'm giving away 2 to one of my readers.
 

Flexi clips are perfect for many beautiful hair styles.  Not only are they beautiful but they are the most comfortable clip out there!  You will find me almost everyday with my hair in a flexi, around my house, out shopping and special occasions!

Enter this giveaway through the Rafflecopter form below.  Winner will be able to choose which 2 clips they would like to receive - style and size.

Can't wait to win and want a flexi clip now?  Get one {HERE}!

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*Disclaimer - this giveaway is sponsored by me as a gift to you! I was not paid for this giveaway, I'm an independent consultant for Lilla Rose.

Redmond Trading Gift Basket Giveaway! 2 Winners

Today Redmond Trading would like to offer a gift basket to 2 of my readers with the following products.  These products total just over $25 when purchasing from the Redmond Trading site.

1 10 oz jar of Clay
1 tube of Earthpaste
1 9 oz Salt Shaker
1 Pocket Shaker

Have you read my review of the Redmond Trading products? If not, make sure to go read that post either before or after entering this giveaway!

I can't say enough about how much I love the Redmond Clay and the Earthpaste from this company.  I use the Earthpaste daily and keep the clay on hand for any emergency.  I think clay should be added to everyone's natural first aid kit.  So far I have been pleased every time I have used clay on myself or my family.  We use the salt all the time in our regular cooking needs.  It's so great to know that the salt we are using is good for us!

To enter this giveaway use the Rafflecopter form below.  The winner will be announced September 11th here on this post (Rafflecopter form).  If you have questions let me know!


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*Disclamer - I received a sample of this product for the purpose of the review linked to above. This giveaway is sponsored by Redmond Trading. Giveaway for US only.

Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert :: A Book Review {and GIVEAWAY}

Are you new to cloth diapering?

Are you interested in cloth diapering?

Are you a cloth diaper addict?

Do you have questions on cloth diapering?

Then this ebook is for you!!

I've cloth diapered (and still am cloth diapering) both my boys from birth.  I've never bought disposable diapers, not to boast, it's just that I love cloth diapering that much!  I just love how cute they are besides how much better they are for both baby and the environment, and how much they SAVE you money!

This book, Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert (afil. link) covers every area to address when it comes to cloth diapering!  Erin goes through every step, process, type, etc and explains each in detail.  Erin says she made all the mistakes there are to make when it comes to cloth diapering and she wants to keep you from doing them all too, that's why she wrote this book!

This 200+ page book is well done, easy to read and super entertaining. A whole book on cloth diapers entertaining??  Erin makes it so, the stories and details make it hard to stop in the middle of, especially if you are a cloth diaper addict!  I was able to read the entire thing in just a matter of a few hours (and remember I have 2 toddlers!). : )

You can view the complete table of contents here at The Humbled Homemaker.

Now until June 17th, you can get 20% off your copy of Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert by using the code arestfulplacecloth during checkout.

Also, Erin has offered to giveaway a copy of Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert to one reader (if you buy the book she promises to refund you if you win it). Enter below in the rafflecopter form (subscribers will need to click through to view the rafflecopter form).

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You can connect with Erin on her blog The Humbled Homemaker, she has a cute, encouraging and very informative site that I enjoy!

*Disclaimer - This posts contains affiliate links.  I received a free copy of Confessions of a Cloth Diaper Convert for the purpose of this review.  The opinions are 100% my own and honest.  You can read my entire policy here.

Redeeming Childbirth Book Giveaway!!!

Did you read my review on Redeeming Childbirth yet?  If not, go read it and get familiar with this fantastic book. : )

Angie Tolpin has kindly offered to giveaway a signed copy of Redeemed Childbirth today to one of my readers!  Enter the giveaway below through the Rafflecopter form (subscribers will have to click through to enter on the blog).  Have fun!

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*Disclaimer - Angie Tolpin sent me an e-version of this book for the purpose of the review.  I wasn't compensated in any other way.  Thank you Angie, it truly has been a blessing!  This post also contains affiliate links, you can read my entire policy here. 

Comfy Rumps & Kissed by the Moon Giveaway - #NewFluff Hop

Welcome to the New Baby, New Fluff Giveaway Hop hosted by Coping with Frugality and Eco Baby Mama Drama. In celebration of Amanda's (from Coping with Frugality) new baby boy we are all excited to be bringing you fluffy prize packages each with a value of at least $25

Make sure you enter to win the fluffy Grand Prize valued at over $125!! Then hop to all the other blogs listed on the linky below and enter to win their cloth diapering prizes! I hope you win!

Today I have 2 prizes for 1 winner here for this event.  Thanks to our sponsors one winner will receive:

1 Comfy Rumps Original Pocket Diaper 

And a $25.00 gift certificate to Kissed by the Moon!!

There will be detailed reviews of these products and their companies coming this week and will be linked here once they are posted.

* UPDATE here's the review of the Comfy Rumps Diaper!

To enter this giveaway use the Rafflecopter form below. (subscribers will need to click through to enter).

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6 Woolzies Dryer Ball Review & Giveaway

As you know I've used wool dryer balls before (and still do!)  The chemicals in the commercial fabric softener sheets are so bad, I won't go into detail here this time but I'd encourage you to research it. They are filled with many toxic chemicals for your body. Yuck!

Anyway, these new dryer balls - Woolzies, that I'm talking about today are great!  They are 100% natural and have no dyes or fragrances.  My family has sensitivities to chemicals and fragrances so this is always a big plus.  These balls are about the size of your palm, though because they are hand made each ball differs just slightly from the other.

I already had 4 dryer balls in my dryer before adding the 6 woolzies I got.  Adding 6 more to my dryer has made a rather big difference in both the drying time and the amount of static in the dried clothes. :)  I haven't noticed a huge difference in the time but I know that these dryer balls will make a huge difference in the amount of time is takes to dry clothes. It's just that my dryer doesn't work well and I need to replace it sometime.  It roughly would take 110 minutes to dry 1 regular sized load with just my 4 dryer balls but now with the additional 6 it's only taking about 80 minutes to dry a load.  This is great because to get 110 minutes on my dryer I would have to reset the dryer, and if you are a mom you know how much a pain that can be as you just forget about it too easily! :)

Dryer balls are great with cloth diapers (if you dry them in the dryer).  The best part about dryer balls with cloth diapers is the fact that the drying time is cut back so much helping keep the wear and tear of the dryer down on your diapers. : )  You can read about the way I wash my diapers here.

These balls are made very well and will last a very long time with regular use.  They are guaranteed to last 1,000 loads or your money back!  They are firm yet soft and are not loud in the dryer at all as it spins around and around.  My boys love when I do the laundry and to find all the balls and then through them back into the dryer.  Sometimes they try to take them away and play with them but they are starting to understand that these are mommies balls and aren't play balls. : )

WOOLZIES®, The All Natural Dryer Ball Set. This set of six handmade pure wool dryer balls are special in several ways. They deliver the same benefits for laundry as conventional fabric softeners WITHOUT all the nasty chemicals. They save everyone a lot of money by eliminating the need to continuously spend on fabric softener liquid and sheets. They cut down on the time it takes to dry a typical load by at least 25% thereby saving everyone even more money and cutting down on fossil fuel usage. Finally, being as that they are handmade in the democratic republic of Nepal, they provide a steady source of income to the desperately needy women of that developing nation.

Each box of WOOLZIES contains 6 handmade woolen dryer balls. The cost per box is $34.95 with FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the USA including Alaska and Hawaii. 

If you have more questions about the use of dryer balls and about Woolzies they are a very good FAQ page here.

Woolzies can also be purchased here on Amazon.

Would you like a chance to win your own set of 6 Woolzies dryer balls?  Woolzies has offered to give one (1) reader here a set of dryer balls!  Enter below in the Rafflecopter form!

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Your Dream Stroller Giveaway!! {Ends 2/28}

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Welcome to the "Your Dream Stroller" Giveaway!!  Several bloggers and I have come together to bring you this great giveaway of a new stroller (up to $300) for you and your baby!

This Giveaway is hosted by:

NYSavingSpecials, Your Fashion Resource, My Four Littles, Barbara's Beat, Libby's Library, Spend With Pennies, Jenny at Dapperhouse, Sweet n Sour Deals, Oh! My Heartsie, Capri's Coupons, Swank Savings, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, Mommy and 4 Peas, A Little Bit of Everything, Simply Sherryl and Eco-Crazy Mom

One winner will win a stroller from any brand they like, it can be with a car seat included or just the stroller.

The winner will pick out the stroller from Toysrus.com and it will be sent directly from their website.

The stroller can be up to $300 including shipping charges.  

US ONLY

18 Years or older to participate 

2/1 to 2/28

To enter use the Rafflecopter form below. - Have fun and I hope you win!

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Disclosure: A Restful Place is not responsible for prize.  If the winner picks out a stroller with a lower value, the winner will not get the remaining value of the prize.  The prize can't be changed from any other prize than the stroller.

ListPlanIt.com Review + Giveaway

I'm a huge list person.  On my fridge alone I have 3 different magnetic pads to write notes and lists on.  I am always planning something and making to-do lists.

A while ago I won a ListPlanIt Memories PDF ePlanner.  This PDF you can print out and write into or type into right on your computer.  I printed it out and added it into my Homemaking Binder to write down special moments and memories of the year.  I haven't been as diligent as I'd like to be with writing into it but it still has been helpful in getting things I'd love to remember down. :)



ListPlanIt is a website with hundreds of lists to help you organize your life.  With a membership you can join and get access to them.  Recently I got a Download Membership and have been enjoying all the great lists included.

I have especially loved the Menu Planning lists, Financial lists (perfect time for the new year planning), home & time management lists.  They have lists for just about everything: Cleaning, Shopping, Business, Autos, Gardening, Holidays, Camping, etc. I haven't yet wanted a list that they didn't already have. :)

Almost all the lists can be typed right into on the PDF and then printed (for a clean and neat look) or they can be printed out and then written into.

Their site is quite easy to navigate through and only takes a small about of getting familiar with to feel right at home.  The lists are all categorized well and easy to help you find what you are looking for quickly.  Under each section you find additional sections to get you down to just the right lists for you.

How to join ListPlanIt?
It's really easy.  You can either join with a $5/month membership and have access to every single list on ListPlanIt or if you only want lists for certain areas you can purchase the ePlanners for $7.00.  If you want more then just a few of the ePlanners then it would been more cost efficient to go ahead with a membership to have access to all of the lists.

Want to try them out without a membership?
If you want to just see what ListPlanIt is like but don't want to pay just yet ListPlanIt has several lists you can use for Free along with a Trial ePlanner!  You can check them out and download them here.

Giveaway!
Jennifer (owner of ListPlanIt.com) has graciously offered a 1 year Download Membership to 1 reader!  To enter this giveaway use the Rafflecopter form below.

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The ABC's of Freezer Cooking ~ eBook Review & Giveaway

Have you tried freezer cooking before?  If not, I would highly recommend this eBook!

In a way I think freezer cooking is for everyone, it might not be for you today, but maybe during the holidays, after having a baby or some other busy time in your life, I think freezer cooking would be a life saver to many!

This easy to read quick ebook is filled with everything you will need to start freezer cooking. You will find recipes, tips, tricks, and encouragement in this eBook.

I'm getting ready to stock my freezer up with dinners soon, I'm tired of dinner always being a lot of work and having to clean up so much in the evenings.  I did a lot of freezer cooking when I was pregnant and it was a HUGE help!  I never felt like cooking and then having something easy to pull out of the freezer helped us have a good healthy meal every evening.  We ate lots of burritos, & soups. :)


Want to try freezer cooking?  We are giving away 5 copies of this eBook today to get you started!  Enter to win one of the 5 copies in the rafflecopter form below.

Also - KM Logan's blog (Lessons From Ivy) has been quite the encouragement to me.  Be sure to go read some of her posts. :)

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Lilla Rose Giveaway!

In celebration of becoming a Lilla Rose Consultant I'm hosting a giveaway!  Celebrate with me! : )

 Beautiful, elegant flexi clips...

 

  Hair Sticks...

 Bobby Pins...

 O Rings...

 Head Bands...

 

and You-Pins...

 

Lovely & Unique

 

Watch this sizing video to help you determine what size flexi clip you wear!

Enter to win a Lilla Rose product of your choice (up to $15.00) in the Rafflecopter form below.

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Child Training Bible Review & Giveaway + 2 Day Sale!

Today I'm happy to share with you this excellent parenting tool that I found, the Child Training Bible.  This is a tool to help you personalize a Bible of your choice to easily mark scriptures to train your children with.

About the Child Training Bible

I am a homeschooling mother of four children.  I love the Word of God and I desperately desire to use more Scripture in training up my children for the Lord.  There are many moments throughout the day that I want to speak a word of truth to direct my children.   I have tried biblical child training charts, verses on notecards plastered on the refrigerator and Bible memorization.  In all my efforts it seemed that something was missing, something that I now realize is absolutely essential.

I must give my children a physical experience with the Holy Word of God.

They must see the Bible.  Open the Bible.  Become familiar with the text of the Bible. Read more about the Child Training Bible here.

The Child Training Bible comes with 4 charts. The first is to be taped in the front of you Bible.  This chart will indicate what color and what side to your Bible you need to go to for different subjects/topics (anger, fear, fighting, etc).  The other three charts have the scripture refrences for each subject/topic along with questions and prayers.  You highlight (or use color pencil like I did) and mark the scriptures per color for each topic and use matching post-it flags to mark each page so you can easily turn to them.

The Child Training Bible kit comes with the Child Training Bible Key, 3 Scripture tabbing charts and instructions, You need to purchase your own 9X6 Bible (in your preferred version), post-it flags and highlighters (or colored pencils).  Being able to purchase the kit without the Bible makes it nice to use a Bible in the version you usually read.

One of the things I like best about the Child Training Bible is the fact that it helps us teach our children that they can find an answer to all of their questions and problems in the Bible.  They do not need to run to any other place than the Bible (and the Lord).

Order your own Child Training Bible supplies!  Today and tomorrow you can purchase a Child Training Bible kit and get a second one free!!  Read about the details here.


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