Traveling Toddler Review & Giveaway

Traveling By Air With A Toddler???

READ THIS!!!

Your baby has transitioned from his infant carrier to a bigger bulkier convertible carseat and you are planning on traveling....Panic Sets In!!!

How are you going to carry everything & navigate through the airport???

I am excited to share a product with you that is going to change the way that you travel with a toddler... FOREVER!

(Or at least until they are no longer a toddler)

Introducing....

When our son transitioned to an upright carseat we were overwhelmed with trying to figure out how we were going to navigate through airports and ensure that our son's carseat would reach our destination with us. So we searched & searched and ended up  purchasing Traveling Toddler.

Traveling Toddler Turns Your Suitcase Into An Instant Stroller!

We Love It!  

We have already used it on several trips and each time we use it we are stopped by countless other families wanting to know all about it and where they can get one.  So just be prepared to be the envy of all the other parents traveling with toddlers that aren't traveling with "Traveling Toddler!"

Why It's A Must-Have:

Traveling Toddler is a T-shaped strap with 3 D-rings that utilizes your convertible carseat's latch system to secure your carseat to a rolling suitcase creating an Instant Stroller!

It allows you to push or pull a piece of luggage, your child's carseat and your child....all with one hand.

The strap is small. So you can just put it in your purse or carry-on when you are not using it.

It's Super Affordable!

Priced at about $15 & well worth every cent!

I can't imagine why anyone would pay $90 for a similar product that is on the market.  Especially, because this other product is way bulkier and can't be easily stored like Traveling Toddler can.

I also can't understand why anyone would buy a separate carseat, one of those expensive carseats with pop-out wheels that are designed for air travel, when they can utilize their own carseat for airtravel.

Let me go a step further and share the Instructions for using Traveling Toddler with you to answer any questions that you may still have about how it works & also share a couple of tips with you.

If you are planning to gate check your carseat or use it on the airplane you will need to disconnect Traveling Toddler to go through the TSA security checkpoint..... but if you practice connecting and disconnecting it before you travel it will be a piece of cake.

We use our Traveling Toddler on our rolling carry-on bag and as long as the bag is full it works great!

We gate-check our carseat (as our son is still under 2 & flies free) and reconnect it in the jetway once we land.

Please note:  Do not gate check your carry-on bag if you are going to want to use it with your Traveling Toddler at an airport where you are catching a connecting flight....the airlines will not give you your gate-checked carry-on until you reach your destination due to security restrictions (at least that has been our experience.)

I really can't believe that more families are not using Traveling Toddler.  I have to believe that it is just because they have not heard of it yet....

Precisely the reason I felt the need to post this review & get the word out!

Need One Right Away???

Visit

www.TravelingToddler.com

Want one but don't need it right away? 

Then read on.....

Traveling Toddler was excited that Modern Mommy Must-Haves wanted to spread the word about their product and would like to offer a Traveling Toddler to one of our lucky readers.

To Enter This Giveaway

(you may choose to do any or all of the following for extra entries):

1st- Visit www.TravelingToddler.com & tell me where you can purchase this product.

2nd- Follow this blogspot publicly and comment that you do

(Click Join This Site & Sign-up with Google Friends Connect).

3rd - Have you traveled with a toddler?  Share your personal experience.  What were some of the challenges that you faced?  How did you get your toddler and their carseat to your destination?

4th- Tell a friend about Traveling Toddler and then post a comment letting us know who you told.

5th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

6th - If you win, will you keep it for yourself or give it to someone? Who?

This giveaway will end on December 21st, 2011 and is opened to US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post!

Meeno Babies "Cool Mee" Seatliner Giveaway Winner

(selected by Random.org) is.....

#15 

EMILY!

Emily said...

4) I wrote on Meeno Babies' wall!

August 24, 2011 8:59 PM

Congrats EMILY!!!!

You have 48 hours to claim your prizes

(e-mail modernmommymusthaves@hotmail.com)

and provide your shipping info and seat liner preference.

Thank you to everyone who entered!

A special thanks to Meeno Babies for sponsoring this giveaway.

Keep it here for more great reviews & giveaways coming your way very soon!

 

Meeno Babies "Cool Mee" Carseat/Stroller Liner Review & Giveaway

I certainly do not feel that I deserve a

"Mother Of The Year" award

for the photo that I am about to share with you.....

but I am also pretty sure that I am not the first mother to discover

that her child was actually sweating in their carseat

while she felt perfectly comfortable in the very same car.

Yes, that is sweat that can be seen pooling all around my poor baby's head!

{This photo was taken at the beginning of the summer on our way to the beach in Florida}

Since the temperature inside the car seemed pretty comfortable to me, I guess I just assumed that my little guy was comfortable too.  

I didn't consider the fact that the air-conditioner vents were not aimed at him (since he was rear-facing), that his carseat restricted the airflow around him or that his little rashguard (swim suit top) was not made of breathable fabric. 

I was also not really aware of the fact (and maybe you weren't either) that children's thermoregulatory systems are not as efficient as an adult's and their body temperatures warm at a rate 3 to 5 times faster than an adult’s.

Poor little guy was not old enough to say, "Mommy, I'm Hot!"

I felt just awful when I realized how much he was sweating & immediately took of his little swim shirt.  But even without his shirt on (though a little cooler) he still continued to sweat.

It was then that it dawned on me...

The summer had only just begun, the temperatures were still rising....things were only going to get worse! I was going to have to find something to keep my little guy cool in his carseat if we were going to survive the Hot Hot Summer ahead.

That is when I discovered

"Cool Mee" Seat Liners!

www.MeenoBabies.com

Available in 3 Varieties To Fit

Infant Carriers, Carseats & Strollers

We received a Carseat Liner (sent free of charge for this review) in the "Quick Silver" color to fit Bresden's carseat.

I was anxious to install the liner & see if it made a difference.

I took a temperature reading inside the car just for fun when I went out to install it.

I should mention that it was actually on the cool-side in the morning & it was already reading 113 inside the car. Yikes!

I am pleased to tell you that it was super quick & easy to install & it really seems to work.  The 3 Layer design of the liner allows warm air to escape, preventing overheating and perspiring keeping little ones cool and comfortable.

No more peeling sticky wet clothes away from my little guy's back & no more wet stains in his carseat from his sweaty little head.

Plus, it protects your carseat from stains. It is machine washable & so much easier to remove for laundering than the entire carseat cover.

Meeno Babies product are CPSIA compliant – and have passed a (voluntary) independent 3rd party crash test!

Gotta Love That!

You Are Going To LOVE This Too...

Meeno Babies is generously offering One Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Reader
Their Choice of a Meeno Babies "Cool Mee" Seat Liner!
How "COOL" Is That?

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then you can choose to do any of the following for extra entries):

1st- Visit www.MeenoBabies.com & tell me which Seat Liner you will choose if you win.

2nd- Follow this blogspot publicly and comment that you do

(Click Join This Site & Sign-up with Google Friends Connect).

 

3rd - LIKE Meeno Babies on Facebook & post a comment here telling us that you do.

4th- Post a comment on Meeno Babies Facebook wall letting them know that you heard about Meeno Babies on The Modern Mommy Must-Haves Blogspot & Thanking Them For Offering This Giveaway!

 

5th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

6th - Enter another giveaway on this blogspot and comment that you did.

This giveaway will end on September 12th, 2011 and is opened to US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post! I was compensated only by the product sent to me free of charge for this review/feature!

My Little Cupcake Cake Pop Mold Review & Giveaway...

"SO STINKIN' CUTE!!!"
That was my very first thought when I came across

www.MyLittleCupcakePop.com

That "first thought" was quickly followed by,
"I MUST-HAVE ONE!!!"

  I sort of stumbled upon the website while planning

Bresden's 1st Birthday Party &

Fell In Love With

My Little Cupcake....

What Is This Thing That I am So Excited About?

My Little Cupcake is a mold to make
uniformly sized & shaped

"no bake" mini cupcake pops.
How Fun!
I Know, Right?
Since I worked at a cupcake shop before my little guy was born
I am a Total "Sucker" (pun intended) For All Things Cupcake.

I had not really thought of doing cupcake pops for my son's party

(okay, maybe for like a brief moment before deciding that they would be too much of a hassle).

But that was before I came across the

My Little Cupcake

Cake POP Mold

&

After watching the
Adorable Instructional Video
featuring
The Owner's Kiddos
(below)  

I just knew that I had to make some!
And as they say,
" Making Pops is a Piece Of Cake."

It Really Was So Easy
&
So Much Fun!

 Grinding Up The Oreos, Mixing Up The Dough, Dipping & Decorating Them....
Eating Them Too!
Every bit of it was fun &  easy. 
My Little Cupcake offers Tips, Tricks & Troubleshooting just in case though.

In the video (above) they recommend using an item that you probably have in your home already ( I am not going to say what that item is because if you watch the video & comment what it is you will get an additional giveaway entry) but
I just thought that I would share a tip of my own....

I used a mini cupcake pan to let the bottoms of my pops dry & it worked great.
They also offer cute little Pop Holders on their site that you may be interested in.

The Pop Holders would be especially nice if you are planning to let your guests make their own pops at your party.

I know that once you have one of these molds you are going to be looking for any excuse that you can to use it...
I know I am!
I can think of plenty! In fact here is one that I'll share
(it doesn't actually apply to me yet, since my little guy isn't quite school-age yet)....

Apples Are So Last Year!
If You Want Your Kids To Make A Good Impression On Their Teacher
Send Them To School With Cupcake Pops Instead!!!

I'm sure that you are anxious to get one of these cute little molds, right?

 I will totally understand if you cut me off right here to go order one!

I will even make it easy for you...

Here is a link to Amazon

or if you would prefer you can order directly from
www.MyLittleCupcakePop.com

But Be Sure To Come Right Back
Because You Won't Want To Miss Out
On The Chance To Win One!
That's Right,
My Little Cupcake is offering
One Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Reader
The Chance To Win
A My Little Cupcake POP Mold.

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then you can choose to do any of the following for extra entries):

1st - Tell me what occasion you would use your My Little Cupcake Mold for first?

2nd- Follow this blogspot publicly and comment that you do

(Click Join This Site & Sign-up with Google Friends Connect).

3rd - Like Baby MY LITTLE CUPCAKE on Facebook & post a comment here telling us that you do.

{Feel free to also post a comment on their wall letting them know that you heard about  My Little Cupcake on The Modern Mommy Must-Haves Blogspot}

4th- Watch The Video & tell me what they recommend putting the pops in for the bottom to dry while you are making them.

5th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

6th - Enter another giveaway on this blogspot and comment that you did.

This giveaway will end on August 23, 2011 and is opened to US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post! I was compensated only by the product sent to me free of charge for this review/feature! Modern Mommy Must-Haves participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Say Tuned....

Bresden's 1st Birthday Party Details Coming Up Next!
{Including a photo of our
 My Little Cupcake POPS}

Popina Swimwear Review & Giveaway...

It seems that over the years trends

 have lead to swimwear

 consisting of less and less fabric...

A trend that can make shopping for a new swimsuit especially

 daunting for us moms. 

We want a swimsuit that

fits and flatters our figure,

that highlights our positives, 

distracting from and concealing 

our negative and problem areas...

A Swimsuit that is Not Too Skimpy & Yet Not Too Frumpy!

Am I Right?

I find myself looking at old family photos & longing for the return of the swimwear styles of the 40's and 50's.

{My Grandma in 1946}

I love the classic styles of the swimwear from that era & the fact that women could look feminine & sexy without showing too much skin.

As Luck Would Have It....

Retro-Inspired Swimsuits Might Just Be

The Hottest Trend In Swimwear This Year!!!

What does this mean?

It means....

www.PopinaSwimwear.com

 just might have

The Perfect Suit For You This Summer!

The Popina Retro Swimwear Boutique offers Jantzen Swimwear and Popina Vintage Swimwear Inspired styles.

What Are You Waiting For???

Go Check Them Out!

 These Are Not Your Grandma's Swimsuits!

(although, there may be some notable similarities)

Popina Swimwear Owner/Designer, Pamela Levenson creates "styles with the influence of days gone by but with the modern convenience of today’s fabric innovations and bathing suit construction."

When I received my "Grace" Swimsuit

(sent free of charge for this review) I could tell that it was a high quality suit right away and could not wait to try it on!

I can't tell you the last time I wore a one-piece swimsuit....but I absolutely love this Pin-up Style Suit!

It fits great and I just adore all the similarities to the

one my grandma wore back in 1946...The halter straps, the cute little tie in the center and the modest cut of the legs.  The swimsuit features a soft cup bra for smooth coverage and the snug fit of the elastic around the legs ensures that this suit won't ride up.

The "Grace" swimsuit is such a cute "retro-style" swimsuit that I feel really highlights Popina's special niche in swimwear.  But Popina offers a wide variety of styles so  even if you are not necessarily seeking a retro-style suit...  Popina may still have just the right suit for you.   In fact, one of my other favorite suits, The Halter Tankini Top (which could be paired with a large selection of different bottoms) had a very classic look that I would not immediately describe as retro.

So I know that you are all going to want to enter this giveaway...

THREE Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers

are going to each

WIN A Grab Bag Halter Top

 (bottoms not included) 

from Popina Swimwear.

Grab Bag means that the winners won't get to pick the color – they will provide their size and Popina will ‘grab’ from that style/size.

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then you may choose to do any of the following for additional entries):

1st - Follow this blogspot & comment that you do

2nd - Visit www.PopinaSwimwear.com  and then post a comment telling us which swimwear is your favorite?

3rd - Share what is most important to you in looking for a swimsuit?

4th - "Like" Popina Swimwear on Facebook & comment that you do & feel free to let them know that Modern Mommy Musthaves sent you.

5th - Post a Comment on Popina Swimwear's Facebook Wall  thanking them for offering this giveaway.

6th - Follow One Bored Mommy Blogspot and comment that you do

7th - Blog, tweet or e-mail a friend about this giveaway & comment that you did

8th - Enter another giveaway on Modern Mommy Must-Haves or One Bored Mommy & comment which one you entered (you can do this for each giveaway that you enter but you must leave a separate comment to get an entry for each).

This giveaway will end on May 31, 2011 and is opened to

US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post. I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature.

Girls4Sport Swimwear Review, Discount & Giveaways....

In my search for a figure flattering swimsuit I came across

www.Girls4Sport.com

 and it is as though they were just waiting for me to find them...

with the words,

 "The Right Fit, The Right Look. Your Search Is Over"

 right there on their website.

This California-based company really appeals to the California Girl in me.

Although we have lived in Texas for almost 5 years now

 I will always be a California Girl at heart...

I love the athletic yet feminine,

"Surfer Mom Style."

Girls4Sport offers fresh, fun, feminine clothing for every "girl", no matter her age.

{swimwear for your daughters too}

Their selection of mix and match swimwear allows you to choose the type of coverage you do (or don't) want in tops and bottoms with fashion-forward prints and colors.

I had a hard time choosing which suit I felt would "suit" me best....

because there were so many great choices.

I ended up choosing.....

The Halter Top (UrbanGroove) & Boy Brief (Black)

I was so excited to receive my swimsuit from Girls4Sport (sent free of charge for this review) just in time for our trip to Florida.... giving me the opportunity to really try it out at the beach and snap a few photos for my review while we were there.

When the suit arrived I was very impressed with the quality, style & fit....

noticing a "Made In The USA" sticker on the package....

always a good thing!

The Halter is a great little tankini rashguard top that is a cross between a swimsuit and a rashguard.... giving your mid-section the coverage and protection of a rashguard but leaving your shoulders and arms exposed, for the feel of a swimsuit, it ties at the neck so you can make it as tight or loose as you want it to be.... A feature that also came in handy for convenient nursing right on the beach. It features a built-in shelf bra for a little support and a hint of modesty.... I was a little concerned about the amount of coverage it would provide as I usually only wear swimsuits with built in soft cup bras....to ensure "smooth coverage" but the two layers of fabric provided plenty of smoothing coverage and the top is so cute that it could be comfortably worn even beyond the beach.  

The Boy Brief Bottoms are such a cute style that provided that extra bit of coverage that I was looking for. They fit low on my hips with a wide, flat waistband for a nice, smooth, flat fit (coincidence that flat is flattering?).  They were really comfortable to wear too. I should mention that the boy briefs are actually available in the Urban Groove print as well...I opted for the black though, as I thought that black would be good for possibly mix & matching with other tops.

This was Bresden's first time actually going into the water at the beach.

Just as I predicted Bresden Loved The Water & I Loved My Girls4Sport Swimwear. 

I have a feeling I am going to be spending a lot of time in a swimsuit this summer...and thanks to Girls4Sport that is something that I will actually be looking forward to.

Now for the part that I am sure you have been

looking forward to....

The Discount Code & Giveaway Details!!!

Girls4Sport is generously offering a 15% discount especially for Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers!

Just enter the code MOD-MOM-15 – at checkout.

Plus,

TWO Lucky Modern Mommy Must-Haves Readers

are going to each

WIN A Grab Bag Halter Top & Bikini Bottom.

  Grab bag means that the winners won't get to pick the color – they will provide their size and Girls4Sport will ‘grab’ from that style/size.

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then you may choose to do any of the following for additional entries):

1st - Follow this blogspot & comment that you do

2nd - Visit www.Girls4Sport.com and then post a comment telling us which swimwear is your favorite?

3rd - Share what is most important to you in looking for a swimsuit?

4th - "Like" Girls4Sport on Facebook & comment that you do & feel free to let them know that Modern Mommy Musthaves sent you.

5th - Post a Comment on Girls4Sport's Facebook Wall, thanking them for offering this giveaway.

6th - Follow Girl4Sport's Blog and comment that you do

7th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

8th - Enter another giveaway on Modern Mommy Must-Haves & comment which one you entered.

This giveaway will end on May 31, 2011 and is opened to

US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post. I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature.

Fresh Baby ~ So Easy Baby Food Kit ~ Review & Giveaway

We are getting ready to start

feeding our little guy  solid foods. 

Such An Exciting Milestone!

His pediatrician has already given us the okay

 whenever we are ready. 

We are just trying to hold off until after our holiday travel plans....

which gives me a little extra time to seek out all of

the best baby feeding products

 that will make this exciting transition

easy and enjoyable for all of us.

I really want to make my own baby food.

Having no clue where to begin, I figured I would just find some free info and recipes online and go from there....

Sounds simple enough,right?

Wrong!

I found myself jumping from website to website and it wasn't long before I started feeling overwhelmed and realized that this approach may not make things so easy.

Knowing that I would give up if the process was too involved or time consuming, I started looking for a different approach. 

That is when I came across

the Fresh Baby website

 and found exactly what I needed.

Fresh Baby offers

The SO EASY Baby Food Kit

 (sent to us free of charge for this review).

Why It's A Must-Have:

This kit provides all the answers and confidence that you will need to start making

 Fresh & Healthy Baby Food At Home

in

 Just 30 Minutes A Week 

&

Encourage a Lifetime of Healthy Eating Habits

 for your little one.

This Kit Includes:

A Cookbook

 This Hardcover Cookbook is a complete guide that walks you through the process of making your own baby food 

(organized by baby's age).

Answering questions that you may have and providing tips in addition to the recipes. It's also a journal so you can track babies feeding memories and experiences.

There is even a place for photos which I totally love....it's like a keepsake book for this special milestone.

2 Freezer Trays With Lids

These trays are BP-A and phthalate-free

Spill-Proof

Stackable

 Dishwasher-Safe

Designed for storing baby food in pre-portioned one ounce servings to simplify meal time and reduce waste

(Just transfer the food cubes to freezer bags and store for up to 2 months)

How-To DVD

 Offers A Step-by-Step Instructions

From selecting the right produce - to making baby food -

to serving it.

Nutrition Card

A waterproof Quick-Glance Guide for:

 The Best Sources of Nutrients

 Introducing Foods by Age

 First Aid for Choking

and more.

Even though we are not quite ready to start Bresden on solids (just yet) I enjoyed trying out this kit and since you can store the food cubes for up to 2 months I can actually start making some of his 1st foods now. 

Please visit

 www.FreshBaby.com

for healthy eating advice & fresh ideas.

Check out their selection of products designed to make feeding your baby right

SO EASY!

I am excited to share something else that is
SO EASY....

Entering To

 Win A

So Easy Baby Food Kit

Right Here On The Modern Mommy Must-Haves Blogspot

To Enter This Giveaway

(you must do the first and then any of the following):

1st - Follow this blogspot publicly and comment that you do

2nd - Tell me (if you win) will you keep this kit or give it to someone else.

3rd - Tell me if you've made homemade baby food for your children or if you intend to.

4th - Visit http://www.freshbaby.com/ and share one of the GREEN facts.

5th - Blog about this giveaway & comment that you did, with a link, so we can read about it

6th - Subscribe to the Fresh Ideas Newsletter and comment that you did.

This giveaway will end on November 19, 2010 and is opened to US Residents only!

Be sure to leave your e-mail address with each entry and leave separate comments for each entry!

I was not paid to feature this post! I was compensated only by the products sent to me free of charge for this review/feature!