K.W. Knudsen Family’s Sensible Sippers are a huge hit in my house with both me and my kids.  The kids like the taste and cartoons on them.  However, mom (that would be me) loves them for a ton of other reasons.  First,  it is certified organic juice.  Now, I don’t know about you, but I cut my kids juice.  I like to add just enough juice, so there is some flavor to the water.  However, the R.W. Knudsen Family Sensible Sippers does it for me already!  Each box of juice is 50% certified organic juice and 50% water.  With the obesity epidemic going on with our children in the country, it is good to know that each box contains 40% less calories than traditional juice boxes and has no added sugar, artificial flavors, or preservatives.  They also come if 4 yummy flavors:  apple, mixed berry, tropical, and banana.  I also love that these boxes are small.  It makes it much easier for my one year old to handle.

If you are going to give your kids juice (which I do so you’ll have no judgement from me), these juice boxes are the way to go.  They are organic and truly better for your children.  My kids love them (and drank 4 boxes the first day we had them in the house!).  These are available at Whole Foods, so head over there and get yourself some!

Ever come across something so brilliant yet so easy to use? The Beverage Caddi is that item for me.  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had my arms full plus I had to carry Will in from the car, and I have dropped my drink.  The Beverage Caddi is one of the items I seriously don’t think I can live without anymore.  Instead of taking the chance of dropping your drink, you put it in here, and carry it in that way.  It no longer takes your entire hand — you can carry your beverage (be it a hot one or a cold one) with a single finger.  This is the perfect stocking stuffer for any busy mom, student, or anybody you know who is carrying in multiple items.  I personally can vouch that it works extremely well when you are carrying McDonalds food and a one year old.   “)

Another website you should check out if you are pregnant or know someone who is Bazzle Baby (actually, if you have a toddler check it out too!)  They have some of the most sylish awesome products there.

Now, the first product of theirs I love is their Big Bib. This works great for babies. However, it works even better when your toddler is trying to feed themselves. That is where we are in my house, and I am always looking for great products that keep my son’s clothes clean.  I love that the back of the bib is soft, so that if does touch your baby’s skin, it won’t be irritating.  It is also machine washable.  There are several styles that you can pick from too.  It is also very absorbant (which is really awesome when your son is trying to feed himself cereal and milk).  I love any product that allows me not to have to change Will’s clothing several times a day.

Now, I love the Big Bib, but I absolutely adore the Banda Bid they have. I swear it is the cutest thing I have ever seen.  Like the Big Bib, the inside is soft, so if it touches your baby’s skin, you shouldn’t have an issues.  I love how it is stylish yet so very functional.  It is hard to keep a baby dry when they are teething, and this definitely does that.  I also love how people just assume it is part of the outfit you have your kids in.  This is also machine washable (which every mom has to love).  You can even have this set up right under their lip and protect their chins when they are drooling the worse (and hopefully avoid soreness and chafing).  I swear this is the most functional baby accessory I have ever seen.

Now, I don’t have any of their burp cloths (though they call them burpers).  However, I am impressed with the quality of the two products I do have, so I know these should be just as good.  They too are super stylish.

This is definitely a site you need to check out for the babies in your life and their parents.

I am all about finding gifts for people who have everything or the person you have no idea what to buy them.  My mom is one of those people who never gives you any ideas.  It drives me crazy.  However, when I came across this pillowcase from Pillowcasegram, I knew I had to get it.  My mom is a Vegas freak.  My parents go there every year, and my mom loves the slot machines.  Pillowcasegrams can be sent in a special gift box and will include your personal message typed out on a telegram, or you may choose to send them in a regular envelope. There are many different themes you can pick from too.  I could have spent an entire day on their site just going through the themes.  There are some pillowcases (like the one I chose) that you can get custom embroidery done on too.  The fabric that these pillow cases are made of is high quality cotton.

This is a gift you don’t have to worry about anyone else getting.  Everyone can use pillowcases, so this is definitely a gift that will be used.  I can’t wait till Christmas, so I can give this to my mom!

If you have athletes in your house, you definitely need to look into getting some Cleatskins.  This is one of those products that it is hard to believe no one has come up with before, because it is so genius.  They are designed to fit over cleated shoes and quickly and conveniently take athletes (you know, those people who don’t need to take Phentermine to lose weight) from the field to the street.  These fit over all types of cleats:  baseball, soccer, football and more.  I remember when I played soccer in high school, and I would have at least two pairs, if not three pairs, of shoes I brought school.  I hated that after practice or a game, we always had to change into a different pair of schools.  I know that this is something we will definitely be investing in when my kids get a tad older and are in sports.  All of the floors in my house are real hardwood, and I will not have them marking it up.  They also protecting your cleats from wear and tear, and are machine washable (that has to be a mom favorite right there!).  It also creates a sealed barrier which keeps dirt and grass out of your home and car.

If you have an athlete in your family, this is the perfect Christmas gift.  These come in a multitude of sizes and colors, so you should have no problem finding a Cleatskin for the favorite athlete in your life.

If you have little ones in your house, check out Baby Rodenburg. This DVD teaches you child sign language, A-B-C’s, numbers, colors, and animals.  The DVD was a huge hit here.  Madison (my 4 year old) is learning sign language in preschool, so she loved the reinforcement.  My son who is 15 months loved it due to the music and seeing other babies.  I am not sure if he really “understood” any of the sign language.  Mom like it, because I got to actually learn some sign language (like how to sign eat) that is actually quite useful at my house.

My only complaint about the DVD is that it seems a bit disorganized at times.  I wish they correlated the signing to whichever letter they were on.  Meaning, when they did the sign for eat, I think they should have been talking about the letter E.  That being said, they really reinforced each sign and what it means using several different ways.  As each thing was signed, Madison often repeated the sign several times and repeated the word that went with the sign.  Will danced with the music and pointed to the screen and said “seeeeeee” every time an animal, baby, or toddler was on.

This DVD was created by a set of parents who couldn’t find any DVDs out there that fit their needs for their child.  Instead of complaining, they made their own DVD to use with their own child and to share with the rest of us!

I personally have a lot on my plate.  I am a mom, a freelancer, and a blogger with 5 blogs.  My free time is limited, and now that I am getting older, I am finding that my mind is not as good as it use to be.  When I saw ListPlanIt, I knew this was something I could definitely use!  I swear that this site has every kind of list you could ever need (my mother would be in heaven here — she loves making lists!).  I have to admit that my most favorite list had to be the grocery shopping one.  It allowed me to organize my shopping list, so I wouldn’t be running all over the store finding what I need.  It made me categorize each item I needed, so when I was in that department, I was able to get everything in one shot.  It is amazing how something so simple can save you a lot of time.  The second set of lists that I love is the time management ones.  Who can’t use a little help with time management?  You can do everything from a year in advance to daily routine planning.  I like being to write down what reviews I want to do, so I don’t miss anything.  There is even a weekly planner with meals!  I am in love with the meal planning lists.  There are just so many lists here, and I can find a use for almost all of them!  I literally could go on and on and on.

Now, can you use website that will help you organize your life?  (Seriously, who can’t?)  If so, I have the best giveaway for you.  ListPlanIt will give the winner a Quarterly Membership to their site to check it out.  Once you start using these lists, you will find it addicting.  What do you need to do to win?

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