2B Mom: Reno Rose - Pirose Nursing Cover Review

I'm an on-the-go mom so being able to nurse my baby comfortably anywhere is important to me. While women have the right to breastfeed openly in most states I still like to maintain a little privacy. Some nursing covers can be big and cumbersome. The Reno Rose Pirose Nursing Cover is great because it gives to the privacy you need to feel comfortable nursing in public but also the stylish, lightweight design that makes it so simple.

I received the Gwendolyn for Nursing Pirose Nursing cover and it is beautiful. I love that you can wear the Pirose as a scarf to compliment your outfit and no one would ever know you use it as a nursing cover. The lightweight scarf-like fabric gives you and baby optimal comfort and breath ability. I know in the heat of summer the last thing I want to do is cover-up to nurse my baby. I love that it is also multi-functional and can be used as a scarf, nursing cover, stroller cover or shawl. 

Reno Rose was inspired by the grace of a ballerina and the movement of pirouettes, Pirose is a revolutionary, multi-way scarf with endless fashion potential. There are more than 12 ways to wear Pirose. It will transform your ordinary outfit into a brand new and fresh look!

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I received the featured product in exchange for my honest opinion. This is a Mama Buzz review. The product was provided by: Pirose for this review. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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What I Learned at the NC Mom Conference

Obviously, we had a wonderful time at Ocean Isle this past weekend but I also learned a few things while we were there. (That's part of the reason we do conferences right?)

There were so many great speakers and great tips but here are just a few of the key points that I found useful. Hopefully you will find them useful too.

• You don't need to use meta-tags - The ever so smart Lisa Frame (@Daily_Pinch and @Mommyality) gave some amazing SEO tips and said that Google no longer searches meta tags so there is no need to incorporate them into your blog. (I like tips that save me time!)
   
• Fewer people are using RSS Feeds - Cord Silverstein (@Cord) said that more people are connecting with blogs via Facebook and Twitter and checking their RSS readers less often. So it's important to meet readers where they are, be sure to connect across all platforms.
   
• Content is Key - It was echoed throughout the weekend that you can master SEO and pitching but if you don't have good content no one is going to read your blog. Your posts should be engaging, easy to read and brief. 

• Know your Angle When Pitching a Company for a Review - Be confident. Why do you think your blog is a good fit for the company? What makes you stand out from other blogs? Erin Lane of Scandinavian Child had a ton of great tips about how to pitch companies. She has two great post on her blog about pitching companies that I think are a must read for any review blogger: Inside Marketing the Art of Pitching and Inside Marketing: Securing Product Reviews

Those are only a few of the key points from the NC Mom Blogger Conference. 

If you've never been to a blog conference I highly suggest going. There is always so much to learn and so many wonderful people to meet.

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NC Mom Blogger Recap

This past weekend I went to the NC Mom Blogger Conference in Ocean Isle, NC. 

Reasons I loved the conference:

• Family Oriented. I love taking my family along.
• Cost. A major bang for my buck. (room at the beach, meals, great speakers, loads of fun.)
• At The Beach. Falling asleep to the sound of the waves is awesome!
• Short Drive. Ocean Isle is only a short 3 hour drive for us.
• Met some awesome ladies. (the small group allowed for more intimate conversations)
• Learned some useful information.
• I won a door prize (2 night stay at Ocean Isle Inn !)

I absolutely loved being able to bring my family along to the conference. While I was in the sessions Joe and Jude went off to explore Ocean Isle and the surrounding towns. They had a lot of fun and occasionally I was able to slip away and join them.

Joe and Jude at the Indoor Pool at The Ocean Isle Inn

Pirate Kite

Perfect Day for Flying a Kite

Jude loved watching "The Kite Fly in the Sky!"

Helping Fly the Kite

SAND

(I took the weekend off from blogging so I could focus on learning. Now I have a huge to-do list!)

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Raisels Review + Giveaway

Jude loves raisins. They are his favorite afternoon snack, well after marshmallows. But I'm much more willing to giving him raisins because they are a much more healthy option than the marshmallows. However, sometimes it's nice to switch things up and give him a little something fun for a snack. 

Raisels are a great way to get your kids to eat a healthy snack without them knowing it. Raisels are a new, healthier alternative to candy from the National Raisin Company - a family-owned and operated company. Raisels are fruity flavored raisings and the first 100% real fruit snack that actually tastes like candy. They can be found in your grocer's dried fruit section. They come in four flavors: Sour Apple, Sour Orange, Sour Lemon and Sour Peach. They are rich in antioxidants, fat free cholesterol free and 100% US RDA for Vitamin C. Raisels have NO sodium, high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners.

Raisels were a big hit. Jude could not get enough. He let me try a few and they did in fact taste a lot like candy but they are not actually candy. I love that!

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Best Baby Care Hints from Heloise and TheMotherhood

Thursday afternoon I was a co-host of a wonderful live chat on The Motherhood with Heloise (internationally syndicated columnist, TV personality and author of numerous books, including her latest, Handy Household Hints from Heloise).

 
The live chat was to help sponsor Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment and the hour just flew by with tons of great questions and conversations from moms all over the country. Here are a few of the top key points that were talked about during the live chat.

Check out these great tips and don't forget to enter the Dr. Smith's giveaway.

 
1. Dealing  with Kids’ Boo-Boos:

From Heloise: Use a red washcloth, which shows no blood, and tiny frozen fast-food condiment packages as ice packs, remove bandage, without an ouch, by covering first with baby or mineral oil.

From Brandie: Fill cloth bags with flax and lavender. You can put them in the freezer. They feel good on bruises and small injuries and have a nice scent that can be calming.

2. Ways to  Organize Tot’s Things:

From Heloise: Put complete outfits, underpants and all, in a large zipper bag. On the weekend, put together a week’s worth to save stress and time on hectic mornings.

From “Clumberkim”: When you get a new toy, give away, sell or donate an old one to avoid an excess buildup of unused or forgotten toys.

 3. Keeping  Track of Bath Toys:

From Heloise: Corral them with a plastic colander or mesh vegetable bag, which go right into the tub and allows for easy drying.

From “This Mama Loves”: To clean bath toys, put them in a lingerie bag, zip it and put it on the top shelf of the dishwasher. Avoid squirty bath toys or toys with holes, which are harder to clean and sanitize.

4. Maintaining  the Peace During Naptime:

From members of The Motherhood: When the baby is sleeping, put a note on your front door that says, “Do Not Disturb, the baby is napping” to prevent people from ringing the doorbell and waking him or her.

From Heloise: Heloise’s mother, the original Heloise, published this  hint in her newspaper column that she started in 1959 (a true reflection  of the importance and power of women sharing their best ideas).

5. When Heloise invited the community to  share their best advice for new moms, the community overwhelmingly said, trust your instincts and don’t be afraid to come up with your own rules.

Heloise provided a final thought to TheMotherhood.com community at the  end of the talk: “My mother, the original Heloise, started a mom's community back in 1959 with her newspaper column. She told her housewives, ‘I love you, and you're not alone’." And that is exactly what Heloise wanted to leave with moms.

See a full summary of the conversation on TheMotherhood: http://www.themotherhood.com/talk/show/id/62162

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2B Mom: Bebe au Lait Review

I had a very difficult time nursing Jude for the first few months. But I was determined to overcome the challenges that often come with a first time breastfeeding mom. Toward the end of our breastfeeding experience both Jude and I were pros at nursing anywhere discreetly. However, those first few months I needed an easy to use nursing cover to that Jude and I could feel comfortable nursing anywhere. 

 The Bebe au Lait nursing cover gives you the coverage you need to feed your baby anywhere while still looking stylish. I love all of the beautiful fabric choices available for Bebe au Lait products. I received the Chateau Endive which is a great mix between casual and dressy. I remember many times nursing Jude at wedding receptions, a place you don't want to steal attention. What I really like about the Bebe au Lait nursing cover is the built in terry cloth pocket which allows you to keep important things close at hand. (Any breastfeeding mom will tell once you start breastfeeding you don't want to stop to dig around in your diaper bag.) I also love the rigged neckline which allows you, and only you, to look down and keep an eye on baby while they are eating. I know when I first started breastfeeding I always had to make sure Jude had a good latch.

The Bebe au Lait is a large size which keeps mom covered and can double as a blanket for baby. The D-ring neck strap makes putting on and taking off the cover easy and also simple to adjust. You don't have to take the cover off to switch sides while nursing.

I received the featured product in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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My Favorite Songs from Pretty Little Liars Soundtrack

Music plays a vital role in any television or film product. If you don't believe me try watching a scary movie with no sound... not so scary huh? The soundtrack to the WB's new show, Pretty Little Liars is thoughtful and perfectly placed within the show.

Two of my favorite songs from the soundtrack are Brook Waggoner's "Fresh Pair of Eyes" and "Out of Reach" by Matthew Perryman Jones. Both songs have lyrics that encapsulate the beautiful yet tragic moments in the show. "Fresh Pair of Eyes" has beautifully haunting music accompanied by simple yet heartbreaking lyrics. The lyrics of Matthew Perryman Jones' "Out of Reach" perfectly capture the loss and fears of love and life. The music is somewhat hopeful which is a nice contrast to the introspective lyrics. All of the songs on the Pretty Little Liars soundtrack help set of this mysterious and dark nature of the show.

Featuring songs from singer/songwriters like Colbie Caillat that appeal to indie music lovers, The Pretty Little Liars Soundtrack is a mix of songs that played during pivotal scenes or moments within the hit ABC Family show.  

Watch Pretty Little Liars Mondays at 8pm/7c on ABC Family. 

Visit iTunes to preview songs and pick up a copy of the album.

I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote the Pretty Little Liars Soundtrack.

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Let the Weird Pregnancy Dreams Begin

One of the more interesting side effects of pregnancy is crazy, vivid dreams. Sometimes these dreams can be scary or stressful but most often my pregnancy dreams are just plain weird.

Even when I'm not pregnant I have weird dreams. Pregnancy just adds another dose of crazy. It's like a wild drug trip. (I can only imagine since I've never actually done drugs.)

Recently I've been having dreams about breastfeeding. Like last night I dreamed that I just forgot to breastfeed the baby for a few days and instead fed it solid foods.  Everyone was fine and I just decided it would probably be a good idea to breastfeed my child.

Or another dream I had where I was a well-oiled milk factory. Everything was so easy. The milk just flowed right out. Breastfeeding was a breeze and pumping was even easier. It was so simple and such an awesome dream. 

What kind of crazy pregnancy dreams have you had?

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Great Giveaway Links

Every Thursday The B Keeps Us Honest offers a place to promote your giveaways, Great Giveaway Links. Be sure to link directly to your giveaway and not your homepage. Links that are not directed to the giveaway will be deleted.

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Some Girls Dream of Their Wedding Day, I Dream of My House.

As a little girl I would spend endless hours drawing house plans, arranging imaginary furniture and "living" in my future house. 

Years later I still dream of "my house". We live in a tiny 2 bedroom townhouse that we outgrew pretty much the moment we moved in. We have a tiny fenced in yard (and when I say yard I mean a plot of rocks.), the world's smallest kitchen and absolutely no storage. It is anything but ideal for a family.

my tiny kitchen

the extend of our living space

I dream of space. Space inside for our growing family. Space outside for Jude to run and play. Storage for all of my husband's collections. A kitchen where I can prepare a meal and not use the stove top as a prepping surface. For years it's only been a dream. But the time has come. To Move. 

We don't know where we will be moving but we're packing boxes and planning to move the end of March. (Still renting) I'm anxious and excited.

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Wordless Wednesday: Hazm"hat"

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2B Mom: Doodle and Juju Baby Blanket Review + Giveaway

Babies are soft and cuddly therefore it is only logical that baby blankets also be soft and cuddly. The Doodle and Juju Blankopotamus is not only soft and cuddly but also super cute. In other words, perfect for cute snugly babies.

We received a Blankopotamus blanket in the Wallflower pattern and I love it. The blue flowers are great for either a boy or girl and the soft plush white backing is super soft to the touch. It is everything a baby blanket should be. This is a high quality blanket that is also unique.

The Blankopotamus blankie offers not only the perfect size for cuddling up in a car seat, stroller, or bouncy chair; it also shows off your little one’s hip side. He/She is sure to stand out from the crowd with this blankie!

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Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 3.9 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

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LillaRose Flexi Clip Review + Giveaway

I'm not very creative when it comes to styling my hair. It's either down and straight or up in a regular old pony tail. The LillaRose Flexi clip is designed to hold up even the longest and thickest hair, while creating a beautiful look!

I love how they offer a variety of sizes to fit all of the different types and thickness of hair. Watch the Sizing Video. There are so many design choices that just about anyone could find a clip that fits their style. I think the Flexi clip would make a great gift for tween girls because it helps give that sophisticated grown-up look little girls want but it's still simple to use. But the flexi clip isn't just for the young, anyone can wear it and still look stylish.

The Flexi Clip is a unique hair tool that really does work to keep your hair up! Lilla Rose also sells beautiful jewelry to compliment the Flexi Clip, and more!

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Win - One lucky reader will win a Flexi Clip of their choice. ($15 or less)

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Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 3.3 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

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True Royalty Clothing Review + Giveaway

Jude is currently very interested in castles, princesses, kings, dragons... you know all the regular fairytale stuff.  I knew he would love all the t-shirt designes by True Royalty. True Royalty, hopes to inspire all the little "queens and kings" of the world. They want children to know they are special, and that each and every one of them are truly royal!

We received the Taylor the Turtle shirt and I just love this design because the turtle is wearing his crown on his shell. It's just plain cute! The t-shirt is very soft and comfortable for little ones. 

All of True Royalty Clothing's designs feature fun animal cartoon characters all wearing crowns. There are so many fun choices of animals for both boys and girls. They also have their designs on baby bodysuits so even your tiniest princess can show her true royalty.

SAVE: Use the Code "Honest" to save 20% on your order.

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Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 3.2 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

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How Would You Spend Brewster's Millions?

The other night Joe and I watched the 1985 film, Brewster's Million starring Richard Pryor and John Candy. (based on the 1902 novel by George Barr McCutcheon.) 

It got me thinking about how I would spend $30 million dollars (if I inherited it) without owning any assets at the end of 30 days.

The rules:

After 30 days, you may not own any assets that are not already yours (cars, land, buildings, jewelry, etc.), and you must get value for the services of anyone you hire. You may donate only 5% to charity and lose 5% by gambling, and you are not allowed to buy expensive goods and destroy or give them away. Finally, you cannot tell anyone about this arrangement. 

Goal:

If you spend the $30 million dollars in 30 days and follow all the rules you inherit $300 million.

So how would you spend the $30 million?

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2B Mom: Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment Review + Giveaway

Fortunately, Jude hasn't encountered too many diaper rashes and the ones he's had haven't been too bad. I've learned from experience that keeping baby's bottom dry is the firs step in preventing diaper rashes. That means changing dirty diapers ASAP and making sure baby's bottom is dry before putting on a clean diaper. One of the best ways to help heal a sore bottom is to let baby air out. Sometimes, I let Jude run around diaper free for a little bit if his bum is looking a little pink but for real irritations and rashes I turn to Dr. Smith's.

Dr. Smith's Diaper Ointment has been helping parents soothe irritated baby bottoms for about 45 years.  Dr. Smith's Goes on like a cream and protects like an ointment, it has no unpleasant odor, is easy to apply and wash off. It is also fast-acting and gentle on baby’s skin.

The people at Dr. Smith's understand mom's needs and work hard to create a community where parents can learn and connect. They sent me a beautiful gift basket filled with goodies for me, baby #2 and of course, plenty of Dr. Smith's diaper ointment.I was very impressed with the thoughtfulness and generosity of the Dr. Smith's gift basket I received, they really do take the time to not only understand how to take care of diaper rashes but also the needs of moms and babies.

JOIN THE CHAT

On Feb. 24 at 1 p.m. ET, TheMotherhood and Dr. Smith's will host a live, text-based Talk on TheMotherhood.  The celebrity host that day will be Heloise (syndicated columnist, TV personality and author of numerous books, including Hints from Heloise), and she will talk with all of you about hints for baby care in day-to-day life. 

Join the conversation about Dr. Smith's baby care. 

Grand Prize Gift Basket

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Win - Three lucky readers will win a gift from Dr. Smith's.
1 Grand Prize - gift basket from Dr. Smith's. (The baskets will include plenty of Dr. Smith’s product, teddy bears, items signed by Heloise and a number of baby-essential products.)

2 Prize Packs - Product Sample Packs

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Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 3.2 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

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2B Mom: Puj Tub Review

One of my favorite memories of newborn Jude was his first bath. We gave him a little bird bath in the bathroom sink. It was a memory I will never forget. While bathing him in the sink was much easier than putting him in the tub it still had it's draw backs. A wet tiny baby is very slippery and sinks were not designed for tiny slippery humans. It was always a 2 person job - 1 to hold the baby and 1 to wash that baby. Using the Puj baby bath tub for sink, your baby is supported in an upright position, allowing you to bathe using both hands--with no help from your spouse!

The Puj Tub is the easiest baby bath tub to set up, take down, and put away. No longer will you wonder, "where do I put this giant plastic tub before and after the baths?" The Puj Tub is a super light baby bath tub that weighs in at less than 1 lb. The super soft flexible material wraps around their delicate body, protecting their skin from any cold surface. Not only does the Puj Baby Bath protect your baby, but it also keeps them insulated and warm. It is even approved by the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses.

I really love that the Puj Tub is easy to use and store, perfect for a family is a small home like us. We had a big bulky plastic baby tub that fits inside the bathtub and while it made bathing baby easier it took up a ton of room and required me to bend over the side of the tub. Using the Puj Tub out bathroom isn't overcrowded with baby gear and I don't have to put strain on my back to bath baby.

I would recommend the Puj Tub to any new mom!

Buy: your Puj Tub today at Amazon.

I received the featured product in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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2B Mom: Green Pea Baby - JackaRoo Review + Giveaway

Designed with both comfort and style in mind, the JackaRoo Nuvoe Nursing Cover Wrap offers nursing mothers stylish peace of mind when feeding away from home. This fashionable, smock-like wrap allows you to remain completely covered while still being able to keep your eyes on your baby.

The Nuvoe Wrap features under-arm panels for added security, 100% organic cotton lining (to ensure what touches baby is all natural), versatile snaps for a customized fit and ergonomically placed pockets for nursing pads.  

I really love that the Nuvoe Wrap has pockets on the sides so you can adjust baby without lifting up the cover and exposing your postpartum belly.  Also, I like the versatility of the straps so you can wear both sides or just one, whatever works best for you. The Nuvoe Wrap comes in a variety or fun patterns that

About Green Pea Baby
Green Pea Baby started in 2008 as an online retailer and due to their rapid growth quickly opened a retail location. They are currently located in the Historic District of Apex, North Carolina. Green Pea Baby carries only the top rated baby products, everything from baby furniture to cloth diapers.

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Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 3.2 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

I received the featured product in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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The Ultrasound is Scheduled! Boy or Girl?

25 Weeks

So we finally schedule our first ultrasound. The big day is Thursday, March 3rd. WooHoo!

We still haven't decided yet if we want to know the sex of the baby.

Well, let me clarify.

Joe hasn't decided if he wants to find out the sex of the baby. If he says yes then I'm totally in. If he prefers to wait, I will build my patience and wait a few more weeks. (*I think he'll cave and want to find out)

Assuming we decided to find out the sex AND assuming we decided to tell everyone (That's a lot of assuming) I will reveal our big news here on the blog.

What do you think?

BOY OR GIRL

Vote on my poll.

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XLink Bluetooth Cellular Gateway Review + Giveaway

We don't have a home phone. While I like not having to pay an extra bill I do often miss calls because my cell phone ringer isn't loud enough. The XLink BTTN Cellular Bluetooth Gateway makes it possible to eliminate your home phone line yet still be able to make calls from any phone in the house.

The XLink BTTN connects up to three cell phones to regular corded or cordless telephones. It also has a standard telephone line input so that you can connect a land line or a VOIP adapter to it as well.Using Bluetooth® wireless technology, the XLink BTTN communicates wirelessly with your cell phones. There are NO extra cables to buy. Whenever your cell phones are placed within range, the XLink BTTN will automatically connect to them.

The XLink BTTN is great because I don't have to take any additional steps to make calls from any phone in the house. When I walk in the door it automatically syncs up with my cell phone. I never have to miss another call! If you still have a land line you can get both cellular and land line calls all on your home phone.



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Win - One lucky reader of The B Keeps Us Honest will win a XLink BTTN Cellular Bluetooth Gateway.

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Visit XLink and the leave a comment with something you learned.

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• Follow in GFC, Subscribe via email or RSS feed to The B Keeps Us Honest in GFC. (1 Entry for Each)
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• Enter any of my other current giveaways (1 entry per giveaway entered)

Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 2.28 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

I received the featured product in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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Royal Baby Boutique Referral Contest: Win a JJ Cole Diapers & Wipes Pod

Royal Baby Boutique is trying to build their Facebook Fan Page so they are having a referral contest. The prize for the most referrals that click "LIKE" on their fan page is a JJ Cole Cole "Cocoa Tree" Diapers & Wipes Pod...retail value $17.00. You must send your referral to click "LIKE" here: http://on.fb.me/h2HJOC after they have clicked "LIKE" they must leave a comment stating "Who Sent Them". 

The contest will run until Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Midnight MST. The winner with the most referrals will be announced on Friday, February 18, 2011. If they reach 500 "Likes" an additional bonus prize will be added.

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Great Giveaway Links

Every Thursday The B Keeps Us Honest offers a place to promote your giveaways, Great Giveaway Links. Be sure to link directly to your giveaway and not your homepage. Links that are not directed to the giveaway will be deleted.

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Pear Tree Save the Date Cards + $20 GC Giveaway

Planning a wedding can be a lot of fun, it can also be pretty stressful. There are so many little details that need to be addressed. Wedding Favors, Flowers, Dresses, Save the Date cards... so many details. If there is anything that can help make wedding planning easier I think any bride would jump for joy. Pear Tree Greetings has just about everything you could need for wedding print materials. 

I really love their selection of Save the Date Cards and Save the Date Magnets. Any bride-to-be will love their unique selection of Save the Date Photo cards, postcards, magnets and die-cut cards. There are also great posts to read on the Pear Tree Greetings blog for Save the Date Etiquette and Wedding Planning.


GIVEAWAY

Win - One lucky reader of will win a $20 Gift Card to Pear Tree Greetings.

How to Win - Maximize your chances of winning. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Only valid after you complete the first mandatory entry:

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Visit Pear Tree Greetings and leave a comment with your favorite product.

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• Follow @PearTreeGrtngs on Twitter
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• Follow in GFC, Subscribe via email or RSS feed to The B Keeps Us Honest in GFC. (1 Entry for Each)
• Follow @bkeepsushonest on Twitter.
• Tweet this (can be done daily): "Win $20GC to @PearTreeGrtngs via @bkeepsushonest 2/28  #giveaway"
• "Like" The B Keeps Us Honest on Facebook
• Add my button to your blog.
• Enter any of my other current giveaways (1 entry per giveaway entered)

Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 2.28 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

I received no product in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach Review + Giveaway

For Valentines day my husband cleaned the entire bathroom. I mean a serious deep clean. I can't tell you how awesome of a present that was. I hate cleaning the bathroom. It is the one chore I put off as much as possible. So when I find a product that can reduce my time cleaning the bathroom I am always willing to give it a try. 

New Soft Scrub Total All Purpose cleaner with Bleach is like time in a bottle; it's unique and powerful bleach formula simplifies cleaning and saves you precious time.  Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach is the first product with a bleach foam that makes it easy to see where it's been sprayed. The Upside-down spraying allows you to get hard-to-reach areas like under the toilet rim. The thick foam clings and penetrates stains and soils and sticks to vertical surfaces. IT is uniquely formulated with bleach to tackle your toughest stains.

I am a little afraid of products with bleach in them but I think they are perfect for cleaning and sanitizing surfaces like in the bathroom. I really like the upside down spray and foam of the Soft Scrub Total All Purpose Cleaner with Bleach. It does work phenomenal and helped me cut down on the amount of scrubbing that was required to clean the bathroom.

GIVEAWAY

Win - Three lucky readers of will win a 2 coupons for 1 Free Soft Scrub product.

How to Win - Maximize your chances of winning. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Only valid after you complete the first mandatory entry:

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Follow this blog in GFC and then leave a comment with your least favorite household chore.

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• Like Soft Scrub on Facebook
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• Tweet this (can be done daily): "Win 2 coupons for FREE  Soft Scrub products via @bkeepsushonest 2/28 http://tinyurl.com/5reeba7 #giveaway"
• "Like" The B Keeps Us Honest on Facebook
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• Enter any of my other current giveaways (1 entry per giveaway entered)

Please leave a valid email in the comments if your Blogger profile is private so that I can contact you if you win. Giveaway ends 2.28 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be notified by email and has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. See giveaway rules for more information.

I received the featured product in exchange for my honest opinion. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and not influenced by the company.

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