With having a five year old, I can say we’ve been through every sippy cup under the sun.  That being said, even though she’s in regular cups now, I can’t tell you how many times we have spills.  That is why I am impressed with the 100% spill- and leak-proof Contigo’s mug that uses AUTOSEAL® technology to prevent accidental spills.  Seriously, all you have to do is just press the button to sip and release the button to automatically seal the mug. Perfect for kids on-the-go, in the car, or in school lunches.  We used it to travel, and it’s great.  No more in the car spills!  The mugs are 100% BPA free, and Phthalate- and PVC-free too.  The lid is also one piece.  You don’t have to worry about several parts or having to reassemble after cleaning.  Speaking of cleaning, I also love that this is dishwasher safe!

Madison (and Will for that matter) had an easy time holding this mug and there are even non skid grips on the bottom.  I also love that it is actually a little to hard for Will (my 2 year old) to hit the button, so it makes my house a cleaner place!  The AUTOSEAL^® Kids Mug is the perfect mug for your 4 to 12 year old. They may outgrow their sippy cups, but they never outgrow spilling.

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All the moms out there can tell you what it is like to wear jewelry and have little ones who are constantly trying to chew on it or stick it in their mouths.  Often times, it is more frustrating than its worth, so we don’t wear jewelry at all.  I find that Will, even at 17 months, still tries to put my necklaces in his mouth.  This is where Teething Bling come in for the rescue.  Teething Bling was made for children to handle and chew.  It is made out of the same material that teething rings are made from!  It is lead free, dishwasher safe, and federally approved.  You can get a key chain, a bangle, and/or a necklace (and you can buy these all separately or as a gift pack).  These are all things us moms use regularly.  Now, we get to be stylish using them which has to be my favorite part.  There are several different colors and patterns you can choose from, so you can find something that really matches you and your personality (and your clothes too).    Kids like this just as much as moms do.  This is definitely a gift a new mom would enjoy for either her baby shower or a Christmas gift!

If you live in the Chicagoland area, Grants Appliance is a place you want to stop. They have everything from washers and dryers to stoves to dishwashers to mattress and plasma tvs. I am sure they even have plasma tv mounts there! We first started using Grants when we lived in Aurora. They pretty much beat every price around. If they don’t the make and model that you are looking for on their show floor, they will order it for you (we did this with our dishwasher!). In my current house, we bought the washer, dryer, dishwasher, and stove from them. Their delivery guys are great too! If you are looking for brand name items for a great price, Grants is your one stop shop!