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November 8, 2011 · 12:15 am

Activeion HOM, General Purpose Cleaning System Review!!!

If you are a regular reader of Mommy Ramblings, you probably know I am a serious germophobe.  I love when I can review cleaning products and gadgets.  I was recently sent the Activeion HOM to review. The Activeion HOM™ is a great general-purpose cleaner. It can be used to clean soils, stains, dirt, dust, oils and more. The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, tested Activeion technology against some of the leading chemical cleaners. The results – Activeion cleans as well as, or in some cases, better than, the general-purpose and specialized chemical cleaners selected for testing.  When used as directed, the Activeion HOM™ kills H1N1 and more than 99.9%* of most harmful bacteria (E. coli, VRE, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Staph, Listeria, and E. coli 0157:H7) on nonporous hard surfaces with a 6-second spray.  With chemical cleaners you may think that you are wiping away and removing any harmful chemicals, but the fact is, those cleaners leave behind a chemical residue that is potentially dangerous to your family. Activeion leaves behind only water. And water simply evaporates.

I really like the Activeion HOM, it is super easy to use because you just charge the unit itself.  When the unit is charged you add regular water and clean, there is no waiting for it to process or anything.  You are good to go.  The other thing I like is how the water is dispensed in a power like mist spray that lets you cover surfaces quickly and completely.  I really like knowing that germs are killed but I am not leaving any chemical residue behind.  I like to bake and I use my stone counters for rolling dough and kneading, so I want to know they are squeaky clean but I don’t want to use chemical cleaners because of what they may leave behind.  The Activeion HOM is excellent for this.  I can spray my large island in seconds wipe and then sanitize the surface and know that my cookies and breads will not have any harmful chemicals in them.  It is great for cleaning the bathroom because you can easily put the sanitizing water spray on the surface of the tub, tile, counters, toilet and more.  Then you know all the germs are killed before you even wipe it down.  Not only will the Activeion HOM save you money, it is so much healthier for your family and the environment.

Mommy Ramblings likes the Activeion HOM so much we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under Products To Help You This Holiday Season.

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Real clean means no germs, no dirt and no residue.



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November 7, 2011 · 11:29 pm

Greeting Card Universe Review and Give-away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I had the opportunity to order greeting cards from Greeting Card Universe for a review. I was astonished by the sheer volume of cards available! They have cards for just about every occasion under the sun.  If for some reason they don’t have the one you want, you can still make the perfect card, with their customization options! These cards are about the same price as store-bought greeting cards, but you are not limited to a few sayings and pictures, so you don’t have to settle. You can customize your choices with your own pictures, sayings, names, and still get the quality of store-bought cards!

I thought ahead and ordered Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards so I would be ready, and not have to run out last-minute to pick out the best card I could find. I love that I was able to pick out my favorite picture and saying, and not being limited in my choices like at the card store. I was able to make the perfect card! I also got a couple of personalized Christmas cards that I was able to use my own picture and message for! The customizing options are endless and you can fit a lot in one card.

Greeting Card Universe has super quick printing and shipping, I got my order within 2 days of ordering! The cards I ordered were packaged in a stiff cardboard envelope to keep them safe during mailing. The cards were great, store-bought quality, not like my homemade cards have been, with gritty pictures on flimsy paper. These paper greeting cards are made out of quality cardstock and the pictures are very good quality, sharp and vibrant! Greeting Card Universe is a great place to do all your Holiday card shopping!!

Mommy Ramblings is adding Greeting Card Universe to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, under Products To Help You This Holiday Season!!!

Greeting Card Universe is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win 5 free custom cards and free shipping! Thank you Greeting Card Universe for these great review cards and give-away!!! Open to US Residents.

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· 11:29 pm

Greeting Card Universe Review and Give-away!!!

I had the opportunity to order greeting cards from Greeting Card Universe for a review. I was astonished by the sheer volume of cards available! They have cards for just about every occasion under the sun.  If for some reason they don’t have the one you want, you can still make the perfect card, with their customization options! These cards are about the same price as store-bought greeting cards, but you are not limited to a few sayings and pictures, so you don’t have to settle. You can customize your choices with your own pictures, sayings, names, and still get the quality of store-bought cards!

I thought ahead and ordered Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards so I would be ready, and not have to run out last-minute to pick out the best card I could find. I love that I was able to pick out my favorite picture and saying, and not being limited in my choices like at the card store. I was able to make the perfect card! I also got a couple of personalized Christmas cards that I was able to use my own picture and message for! The customizing options are endless and you can fit a lot in one card.

Greeting Card Universe has super quick printing and shipping, I got my order within 2 days of ordering! The cards I ordered were packaged in a stiff cardboard envelope to keep them safe during mailing. The cards were great, store-bought quality, not like my homemade cards have been, with gritty pictures on flimsy paper. These paper greeting cards are made out of quality cardstock and the pictures are very good quality, sharp and vibrant! Greeting Card Universe is a great place to do all your Holiday card shopping!!

Mommy Ramblings is adding Greeting Card Universe to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, under Products To Help You This Holiday Season!!!

Greeting Card Universe is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win 5 free custom cards and free shipping! Thank you Greeting Card Universe for these great review cards and give-away!!! Open to US Residents.

Greeting Card Universe 5 Free Custom Cards with Free Shipping Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

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1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

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3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Greeting Card Universe on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did. You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.  You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 10:31 pm

Animoto Review and Subscription Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently selected by Animoto to review their service.  Animoto makes it so easy to create movie-style videos using your own photos, video and music or theirs.  You can grab your images right from your Facebook Page, upload from your computer, or use their images. You can upload your MP3s or use their wide selection of music.  It is so easy to navigate and I was able to put together a movie-style video of some of the products on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  All I had to do was pick the style, upload my images, add text, add music and then, click process my video.  You can navigate away and you will get an email when your video is done.  It only takes a few minutes. Then you can view it, edit, upload direct to YouTube, Facebook, Blogger, WordPress and other sites for sharing.  I think I am totally addicted now and I want to do this for lots of family photos and themes.  It is so fast and easy to get a really great looking video.  I have so many ideas running through my head, a video on every child’s birthday with highlights of their year, Christmas video with highlights of our family throughout the year, our latest vacation, a great video on our wedding anniversary with our song, and so many more.  I told you I am addicted to Animoto and it only took one time.  What a great way to showcase your photos and make great keepsakes and memories.

This holiday season is the perfect time for consumers to put away the cards, pens and stamps and start a new eco-friendly tradition for 2011.  Animoto  (www.animoto.com) video holiday greetings provide a personal and fun way to share the highlights of the year with friends and family.  Animoto is online video creation services that lets anyone quickly and easily create movie-style videos from their own photos and video clips and send green greetings this year.  Also great for capturing and sharing any special event in your life.

With the award-winning Animoto Plus, longer videos and downloads put you in the director’s seat. Create a masterpiece from the pictures of your friend’s wedding, a baby-shower, birthdays, anniversaries, or that Facebook album in minutes. With hundreds of ways to share – social networks, YouTube, email, even on DVD – you can wow all your friends!

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You can see some other examples of Holiday Videos by clicking here and here.  Mommy Ramblings likes Animoto so much we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under Products To Help You This Holiday Season!!!

I am thrilled to let you know that Animoto is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings and one lucky blog reader will win a subscription to Animoto.  Thank you Animoto for the review subscription and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!

Animoto Subscription Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

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· 12:39 pm

Diggin’ Active, Skuut Wooden Balance Bike Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

 

It took forever for my first son to even get on a bike! He was intimidated by the thought of getting on and pedaling, and scared of falling, even with training wheels! It wasn’t very easy to just scoot around on the bike to learn how to balance with those pedals in the way hitting against his shins all the time. Well, the Skuut Balance Bike is a great alternative to learning the old-fashioned way! This bike allows kids to learn to balance easier, before starting to ride a big bike! With no pedals or training wheels, children kick off the ground, pushing themselves forward on the Skuut Bike like a scooter. It teaches a child balance, steering and coordination. At first a child might just walk or run on their Skuut, gradually getting the courage to push-off,  pick up their feet, and glide while balancing. Once that is mastered, riding a big bike without training wheels should be a breeze! Safety was a primary concern in the making of the Skuut Balance Bike, the steering is specially made so they can not make turns too fast, which would cause them to tip over.

I was intrigued by the way this bike worked, and was thrilled when it was arranged with Diggin’ Active for me review one! The Skuut Balance Bike is very sturdy, and I love how it’s  made almost completely out of wood! It came partially assembled, so it was pretty simple to put the rest together. This bike is a very simple design, with just a frame, wheels, handle bars and a seat! My 2-year-old was the first to try it out, he was excited, but soon found out he was a tad too short. So I quickly adjusted the seat to a higher level, and my 4-year-old gave it a try. Even though he has been riding a big bike for a while, he loved it! His bike has training wheels, so he enjoyed trying to balance with this one, without worrying about the pedals getting in the way.

We think this award-winning Skuut Balance Bike is worth your consideration as a gift idea for any young child on your gift list. My boys loved it!  We are adding the Skuut Balance Bike to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!

Diggin’ Active has generously offered to sponsor a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a Skuut Balance Bike for a child in their life! Thank you Diggin’ Active for the quality review bike and for sponsoring this awesome give-away!! Open to residents of the contiguous 48 US States.

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· 11:38 am

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Review & Give-Away!!! 3 Winners!!!

We love our Keurig brewer, but I have to admit with the way our family goes through K-cups, it does seem like a lot of waste.  I recently connected with ekobrew and they sent me one of their reusable coffee filters to review.  Unlike some of the early reuseable coffee filters for the Keurig, you do not need to remove the filter holder.  It is really simple to use this filter, and what I really like is sometimes you see a flavor of ground coffee you really want to try, but it does not come in a K-cup.  With this filter, you have the option of enjoying any flavor or kind of coffee you want.  It is also great if you are trying to save money and do not want to keep buying disposable K-cups.  Of course if you are trying to go green but still love your Keurig or other single brewing system, this reusable ekobrew filter is a great option for cutting down on waste.

This reusable filter is super easy to use and there is a lot of information on their Website about the different grinds of coffee and other tips to help you brew.  It was simple and quick to rinse out when the coffee was done brewing.  This is a great option if you love your Keurig or other similar brewers but want to save money, waste or both.

The ekobrew reusable coffee filter makes a great stocking stuffer for your favorite coffee lover.  We are adding it to the stocking stuffer section of our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

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ekobrew is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  3 lucky blog readers will win a ekobrew reusable filter.  Thank you ekobrew for the review filter and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit ekobrew, and let me know something you learned on their site.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like ekobrew on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow ekobrew  on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

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· 11:38 am

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Review & Give-Away!!! 3 Winners!!!

We love our Keurig brewer, but I have to admit with the way our family goes through K-cups, it does seem like a lot of waste.  I recently connected with ekobrew and they sent me one of their reusable coffee filters to review.  Unlike some of the early reuseable coffee filters for the Keurig, you do not need to remove the filter holder.  It is really simple to use this filter, and what I really like is sometimes you see a flavor of ground coffee you really want to try, but it does not come in a K-cup.  With this filter, you have the option of enjoying any flavor or kind of coffee you want.  It is also great if you are trying to save money and do not want to keep buying disposable K-cups.  Of course if you are trying to go green but still love your Keurig or other single brewing system, this reusable ekobrew filter is a great option for cutting down on waste.

This reusable filter is super easy to use and there is a lot of information on their Website about the different grinds of coffee and other tips to help you brew.  It was simple and quick to rinse out when the coffee was done brewing.  This is a great option if you love your Keurig or other similar brewers but want to save money, waste or both.

The ekobrew reusable coffee filter makes a great stocking stuffer for your favorite coffee lover.  We are adding it to the stocking stuffer section of our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

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ekobrew is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  3 lucky blog readers will win a ekobrew reusable filter.  Thank you ekobrew for the review filter and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit ekobrew, and let me know something you learned on their site.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like ekobrew on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

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8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 2nd at 12am EST.  Winners will be selected by Random.org.


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· 11:38 am

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Review & Give-Away!!! 3 Winners!!! {Give-Away Ended}

We love our Keurig brewer, but I have to admit with the way our family goes through K-cups, it does seem like a lot of waste.  I recently connected with ekobrew and they sent me one of their reusable coffee filters to review.  Unlike some of the early reuseable coffee filters for the Keurig, you do not need to remove the filter holder.  It is really simple to use this filter, and what I really like is sometimes you see a flavor of ground coffee you really want to try, but it does not come in a K-cup.  With this filter, you have the option of enjoying any flavor or kind of coffee you want.  It is also great if you are trying to save money and do not want to keep buying disposable K-cups.  Of course if you are trying to go green but still love your Keurig or other single brewing system, this reusable ekobrew filter is a great option for cutting down on waste.

This reusable filter is super easy to use and there is a lot of information on their Website about the different grinds of coffee and other tips to help you brew.  It was simple and quick to rinse out when the coffee was done brewing.  This is a great option if you love your Keurig or other similar brewers but want to save money, waste or both.

The ekobrew reusable coffee filter makes a great stocking stuffer for your favorite coffee lover.  We are adding it to the stocking stuffer section of our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=w4_t_ss-jOw]

ekobrew is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  3 lucky blog readers will win a ekobrew reusable filter.  Thank you ekobrew for the review filter and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit ekobrew, and let me know something you learned on their site.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like ekobrew on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow ekobrew  on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

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6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

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8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 2nd at 12am EST.  Winners will be selected by Random.org.


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ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Review & Give-Away!!! 3 Winners!!!

We love our Keurig brewer, but I have to admit with the way our family goes through K-cups, it does seem like a lot of waste.  I recently connected with ekobrew and they sent me one of their reusable coffee filters to review.  Unlike some of the early reuseable coffee filters for the Keurig, you do not need to remove the filter holder.  It is really simple to use this filter, and what I really like is sometimes you see a flavor of ground coffee you really want to try, but it does not come in a K-cup.  With this filter, you have the option of enjoying any flavor or kind of coffee you want.  It is also great if you are trying to save money and do not want to keep buying disposable K-cups.  Of course if you are trying to go green but still love your Keurig or other single brewing system, this reusable ekobrew filter is a great option for cutting down on waste.

This reusable filter is super easy to use and there is a lot of information on their Website about the different grinds of coffee and other tips to help you brew.  It was simple and quick to rinse out when the coffee was done brewing.  This is a great option if you love your Keurig or other similar brewers but want to save money, waste or both.

The ekobrew reusable coffee filter makes a great stocking stuffer for your favorite coffee lover.  We are adding it to the stocking stuffer section of our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

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ekobrew is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  3 lucky blog readers will win a ekobrew reusable filter.  Thank you ekobrew for the review filter and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

ekobrew Reusable Coffee Filter Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit ekobrew, and let me know something you learned on their site.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like ekobrew on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow ekobrew  on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 2nd at 12am EST.  Winners will be selected by Random.org.


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November 6, 2011 · 12:10 pm

Aden + Anais Classic 47″ by 47″ Muslin Swaddling Blankets Review and Give-Away!!!

Swaddling is a great way to get your baby to sleep at night! It is safer than using a blanket, and helps baby feel snug and comfy, it’s like a cuddly blanket hug! The problem with swaddling, is that it is hard to find a blanket that works. The receiving blankets you get from the store just aren’t big enough, and you may get a rogue foot sticking out after you are done wrapping your baby, and big blankets are usually too thick and make your baby uncomfortably warm.

Aden + Anais sent me a set of their muslin swaddling blankets a short time ago, and after inspecting their blankets, I do believe they have found the solution to all of the problems I mentioned above! Their swaddling blankets are huge, 47″ by 47″, more than big enough to swaddle your baby securely. They are also lightweight and breathable, so your baby won’t get too hot, and just thick enough to keep them warm. Aden + Anais’ swaddling blankets are made out of natural muslin material that is so soft, and comes in so many fashion forward prints! They also have organic and bamboo lines of swaddling blankets, as well as a cozy line for cold winter nights, giving you various choices!

I chose the Alpha Bit swaddling 4 pack from their Classic collection and I love the coordinating prints! I also find myself using the swaddling blankets for a nursing cover and just a light blanket to wrap my baby up with while hanging out at home! Not to mention that it works great as an emergency spit-up cleaner as I have had the opportunity to discover. There are easy to understand diagrams right on the box to show you how to swaddle your baby!

Aden + Anais swaddling blankets are really one of a kind, and a must have for any new parents, they really work way better for swaddling than anything I have tried!

The idea for Aden + Anais swaddling blankets was born when founder Raegan Moya-Jones moved from Australia to the US, bringing with her, many native traditions of motherhood. One of those traditions was swaddling in pure cotton muslin, but when she couldn’t find the right blankets for it here in the US, she decided to do something about it!

Mommy Ramblings thinks that Aden + Anais Swaddle Blankets make a great gift for your baby, or for a new mother, so we are adding them to our 2011 Holiday Gift guide!!!

I have the privilege to inform all of you Mommy Rambling fans that Aden + Anais is sponsoring a give-away on the blog! One lucky reader will win a their choice of any product from Aden + Anais!! Thank you Aden + Anais for these marvelous swaddling blankets for review and spectacular give-away!!! Open to US residents.

 Aden + Anais Classic 47″ by 47″ Muslin Swaddle Blankets 4 Pack Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Aden + Anais, and let me know another product you like, or something about the benefits of swaddling.  Leave your answer as a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

2.Like Aden + Anais on Facebook, and leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Then leave me a comment here that you did that.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4.Follow Aden + Anais on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 2nd at 12am EST.   Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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