*Baby Blessings Celebration*: Embelle Baby Bibs (review & GIVEAWAY) US 11/19

~ABOUT~

Embelle baby products is focused on helping new parents with the everyday struggles of caring for a newborn. We are committed to producing products that not only help you in your day to day activities, but also have some fun with it. Our novelty products are sure to get noticed the next time you and your bundles of joy hit the town.

Dressing up baby is fun. But dressing up doesn't stop at cute clothes and shoes. Embelle is a company that makes and sells super cute and unique bibs for baby. Different styles and different prints, even seasonal bibs...there are tons of options.

I was sent three of their baby bibs for review. I received their Cowgirl Novelty bib, Flygirl Graffiti bib, and their Doctor Wipe off bib.

The Graffiti bib is super cute and stylish. Kinda has the "bad girl" theme. This bib is the size of a typical bib and is machine washable.  My 3 year old got to try this one out...she still makes a mess while eating and this bib is a good size for her.

The Doctor Wipe Off bib is larger than most bibs and easily wipes clean. Since this bib wipes clean, you don't have to wash it in the washer often. I just use a sponge and let it air dry but I do occasionally toss it in the washer with our clothes. This bib gets lots of attention because of the doctor theme. I really love this one for it's waterproof protection. I don't have to worry about her clothes getting stained through the bib. It also has a "food catcher" to the food that does fall off her fork, falls into the bib and not onto her pants.

The Cowgirl Novelty bib has got to be my favorite of the three I reviewed. I am not a country girl, but it makes me laugh seeing my little girl wear this. I can't wait to see it on my newest addition!

These bibs are adorable and you don't have to worry about covering up a cute outfit when the bib you are putting on is cute too!

**PURCHASE**

Embelle Bibs are available for purchase at many retailer including Target, Sears and more.

Click here to view a list of retailers.

**Embelle will have Christmas Bibs (Santa, Gingerbread, Snowman, Nutcracker, Turkey, Christmas sweater, etc) entering 800 Target stores in the US! **

**GIVEAWAY**

 One super lucky Green Mam-a Jam-a reader is going to win TWO bibs from Embelle. Winner can choose two bibs from their Holiday Collection.
Enter using the rafflecopter form below. Only the mandatory entry is required. All other entries are optional. Do some or all, to better your chances of winning! Good luck!

**Disclosure~ The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

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*Baby Blessings Celebration*: AllyZabba, TravelZabba blankie (review & giveaway) US

I am thrilled to tell you about this company and their products. I was blessed to receive a TravelZabba for review. A TravelZabba is a smaller version of their soft and cuddly blankies that is meant for on-the-go. I am always on the go so I knew this would be a product perfect for my new baby.

I was sent a super soft and cuddly TravelZabba Camo (Candy) for review. It arrived in a small pink organza bag. My little girl, who will be 2 in a few weeks, got to test this out for her little sister. She has a special blanket of her own that I made her~she sleeps with it every night and takes with her everywhere she goes. Instead of lugging around her big blankie, I offered her the TravelZabba instead one day and she didn't complain a bit. She loves the soft silky side (her special blanket has that too). The TravelZabba is double sided~ one side is silky soft and is camo printed and the other side is a plush fabric with raised rosebud features. I am looking forward to seeing my new baby girl cuddle her TravelZabba!

The TravelZabba measures 16" x 14" and is very well made. It is also machine washable which is very important since they get used a lot and lugged around. Although AllyZabba's are machine washable, they are not machine dryable. It is recommended that they are hung dry so the delicate fabrics wont be ruined.

**PURCHASE**

The large AllyZabba's are priced at $59.99 and the TravelZabba's are priced at 24.95. Please visit AllyZabba for more info and to purchase.

"Like" AllyZabba on facebook!

**GIVEAWAY**

One lucky Green Mam-a Jam-a reader is going to win a TravelZabba for their baby!
To enter, use the rafflecopter form below. Only the mandatory entry is required. All other entries are totally optional but will increase your odds of winning. Opened to US only

**Disclosure~ The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

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Cake Pop My Heart (BABIES in BONNETS Cake Pops) review & giveaway!! US

What Is A Cake Pop???A cake pop is a cake that has been baked and let cooled. Then crumbled very fine. Icing is added and mixed until the texture is creamy and dough like. Then it is rolled into a ball or any shape that is desired. It is then dipped into a decedant chocolate and decorated just right! Cake pops can be made into just about any shape or figure! That is why they are always the hit of any party! They can be colored, shaped and decorated to match ANY event just perfectly to add that extra special touch. To make you event PoP and stand out even more in your guests mind, add some custom cake pops. People will be talking about your party for months afterwards!!! Believe me, I hear it all the time. The best part is the can be shipped any where in the country!!!

I was blessed to receive a set of 12 cake pops for my baby shower. Look at the adorableness I received!

I got these a couple days before my baby shower and I left them on the kitchen counter until the big day. They are ok stored at room temperature but can also be stored in the fridge, if preferred. They were packed very carefully with bubble wrap, lots of paper and some padding. They were all in perfect condition when I got them, no damage at all. I must admit, I was a little surprised because they seem so delicate.

Since I had more than 12 guests at my shower, I decided to keep one for me and each of my girls and give the remaining 8 out as prizes. We played lots of games like Bingo, Parts of the Baby, Pictionary and other fun games. These cake pops were a big hit! Not only because of the cuteness, but once one person won one and ate it...news spread around that they were absolutely delicious! My friends could not wait to get their hands on them!

The cake pops were SO moist, it's making my mouth water just thinking about them. I could have ate 100 more! Everything, including the pink "paci" is edible. I chose to get strawberry(pink) cake filling because that is what I was craving at the moment. Oh boy, were they delicious!

Cake Pop My Heart offers cake pops for different occasions such as Birthdays, Weddings, and of course Baby Showers. I just spent a few minutes going through them to get you some pics so you can all ohh and ahh with me :)

There really are so much more that I would love to show you but I think I will have to stop here. I'm getting hungry :)

Step aside Cake Boss! Cake Pop My Heart has got us all covered!

**PURCHASE**

Cake Pop My Heart cake pops sell for about $3 each. There are some that are $2.50 each and some that are $4 each...so it varies. I will more than likely be getting some of these for my daughter's 8th Birthday. She loves the horses!

**CONNECT**

"LIKE" Cake Pop My Heart on Facebook and check out all of her beautiful cake pops and more!

**GIVEAWAY**

One lucky winner is going to win a set of 12 cake pops from Cake Pop My Heart! ***Winner will also get 20% off their entire order (minus the 12 cake pops that are free). Winner will have to pay additional shipping charges on the ordered cake pops!
This giveaway is paired with the Emariecreations (handmade charms) giveaway.
Enter using the rafflecopter form below. Only the mandatory entry is required. (This entry will ask you which prize of the two you are trying to win. You are welcome to enter for both prizes, but you can only win one.)  All other entries are optional but increase your odds of winning. 
Thanks for entering and good luck!

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EmarieCreations {Etsy} Cupcake Charms (review & giveaway) US 11/16

I'd like to start this post off by saying...OH MY CUTENESS! Emariecreations has the cutest polymer clay creations! I was blessed to receive a super cute set of cupcake charms for my baby shower event. I used these adorable creations to spice up my plain ole party bags. Just look at the perfect cupcakes I received!

This is how they came packaged. Simple and cute.

*SO ADORABLE!!*

Each and every cupcake charm is entirely hand made and detailed so carefully...I could not find a flaw on any of them. They feature a silver hook at the top so you can hang them on your key chains, necklaces (which we ended up doing), bracelets or get creative...these can be used in many ways. Everyone at my baby shower was drooling over them and were selecting the prizes that had these on them(because not all the prizes had them), they didn't care what was in the gift bags~they wanted the charms! 

I have to be honest...I just had to keep a few of these for my little girls. How could I give them all away!?! I let each of my girls pick which one they wanted before I tied the charms onto the gift bags. Our personal favorites are the brown with pink polka dots, the pink with white polka dots and the white with multi colored polka dots. (three of the four in the front)

I ended up winning one for myself and I chose the white with poofy purple flower. :)

I want to show you a few more of her adorable handmade polymer clay creations...

Pumpkin Pie Necklace w/ Sterling Silver Chain~ only $14!

Miniature Snowman Ornament~ $8

Resin Flower Earrings Pink Daisy~ $5!!

Dollhouse Food Picnic Lunch Sandwich, Fruit and Cookies~ $14

There are currently 98 items listed in her Etsy shop! I urge you to visit and see all she makes. All of her creations are perfect for any occasion...Birthdays, Seasons, Baby Showers, Christmas...everything!

**PURCHASE**

To purchase these adorable cupcake charms, or another awesome creation, visit Emariecreations on Etsy.

The cupcake charms are sold individually for $3.50 also in sets of 4 for $14.

**GIVEAWAY**

The owner of Emariecreations would like to give away a set of 7 random clay charms~ listed here.

Enter using the rafflecopter form below!

Giveaway is opened to US only.

I am grouping this giveaway with my Cake Pop My Heart giveaway! Only the mandatory entry is required (This is important because you will tell me which prize you want to win) Feel free to enter for both prizes, but you can only win one. All other entries are totally optional but will increase your odds of winning!
Thanks for entering and good luck!

There will be two winners!

**Disclosure~ The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

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Baby Blessings Event:Jefferies Socks (review + giveaway!) RV$30

If you are anything like me, you know it is super important to keep them baby feet covered in adorable socks! I found the perfect website where you will find so many choices of socks, booties, leg warmers, tights and everything in between!

JEFFERIES SOCKS!

I was blessed to receive a package containing a variety of their socks and such, for a review.

Look at the cuteness that I received!

 My favorites:

Each pair of booties was packaged in in a box and carefully stuffed with cotton, to keep shape. I can not wait to see all of these adorable socks and booties on my princess!

I really love their website because it is so easy to use...there are categories for girl/boy, size, style, organics, Holidays and even more to make it easier on the shopper. Of course I just have to show you some of my favorites from a couple categories.

*BABY GIRL*

Available Jan 2013

*BABY BOY*

*TIGHTS*

*HOLIDAY*

**PURCHASE**

This is the Sock Shop! I'm telling you...the variety of items are endless. This is a wholesale shop so you do need to purchase in bulk. BUT, purchasing in bulk means you get a low price!
Visit Jefferies Socks to purchase!

**CONNECT**

Be sure to "like" Jefferies Socks on facebook!

**GIVEAWAY**

I am so excited to announce that one winner is going to win a box of adorable socks and booties for their cutie! The winner can pick the gender, and Jefferies Socks will put together an assortment of goodies! I know the winner is going to love what they get!!

Enter using the rafflecopter form below!
Only the mandatory entry(ies) are required. All other entries are optional but increase your odds of winning!
Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

**Disclosure~ The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

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*Baby Blessings Celebration* Sponsor Spotlight: Little Bucks and Does(Etsy)~ Security Blanket (review +$25GC) US/CAN 11/16

I know I have mentioned before that I love handmade items. This shop owner reminds me a bit of myself, kinda. She was also inspired by her Grandma. Her Grandma made her clothes and costumes(just like mine did)! She even her prom dress!

Brandi, the owner of Little Bucks and Does sent me a lovely little security blanket for my new baby girl. I absolutely love her fabric choices...not only for this security blanket, but for all the items listed in her shop! The blanket is very well made and is very soft and cuddly. I love the frayed edges too! The backside is

My 3 year old daughter was cuddling with this and I just had to get a pic. You can get a good idea of how big these are by looking at the picture below.

She makes some super cute and unique ruffle butt onesies for girls and tie onesies for boys. Here are two of my favorites. Cute right??

For my readers with little boys...here is a product I know you will love.
Pee Pee Tee Pees! These are to cover your baby boys pee pee in case unexpected squirts occur.

A grab bag of 4 of these is only $6!!

Now on to the pretty security blanket she sent me for review. It is the perfect size (18x18) for a little one learning to touch and grasp things. The material is light baby girl colors. She washes the blanket 3 times to create the pretty frayed look. I really love the look and I know little babies do too.

**PURCHASE**

A Security Blanket from Little Bucks and Does for $20 (plus S+H) Be sure to check out all of her other beautiful hand made items!

**CONNECT**

"Like" Little Bucks and Does on facebook!

**GIVEAWAY**

Brandi would like to offer a $25 gift card to her shop! You can use this towards anything in her shop...doesn't have to be a security blanket!! :)

Please enter using the rafflecopter form below! Only the mandatory entry is required. All other entries are optional but increase your odds of winning! Thanks for entering and Good Luck!

**Disclosure~ The product(s) in this review was provided to me free of cost for the purpose of conducting this review. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

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Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics (review & giveaway) US 11/4

I am pretty picky about my makeup. I do not put things on my face that make me look like I am wearing a lot of makeup. I like my makeup to be light, natural and easy to get off.

I had the opportunity to review a few makeup products from Mia Mariu. Here is a list of products I chose to review:

~PERFECTING FINISH Mineral Cream Concealer Miel

~Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara Black  

~ Loose Mineral Shadow Liner Durazno

~ Luminous Lip Gloss Romance

Let's start with the Lip Gloss. It is a pretty natural shade of pink and is very shiny. It lasts for about an hour but does leave a bit of stickiness behind. I really like that it lasts that long. Most of my lip glosses need to be reapplied every 30 minutes to stay shiny.

The Eye Shadow is also a natural shade. I am not too big on the bright colors because they just don't look good on me anymore. I love all of the color options for eye shadows offered at Mia Mariu. The eye shadow is very light weight. I had to apply a couple coats to get the look I was aiming for.

The Mineral Cream Concealer is similar to the product I have been using the past couple months, except it is in the container, not the stick form. I thought it did a great job evening out my skin tone and lightening up my dark under eye circles. A little of this goes a long way. I also used this one my nose, to lighten up some of my freckles.

The Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara is by far, my favorite product! This is the best mascara I have ever used! I experienced NO CLUMPS, whatsoever. This mascara really looks natural and lasts all day. I normally do not use black mascara (I prefer brown), but there is only the option for black. I would love to see them offer a brown mascara!

Over all, my experience with Mia Mariu was a pleasant one. I love the makeup and still use it. The prices are a little higher than what I am used to spending...but I know the mascara is definitely worth the extra few bucks! Of the 4 products, that is one I will most likely purchase in the future!

Here is a before picture and an after picture.

Before:

After:

**TO PURCHASE**

Mia Mariu Mineral Cosmetics can be purchased at Mia Mariu.

**CONNECT**

"Like" Mia Mariu on facebook!

"Follow" Mia Mariu on twitter!

**GIVEAWAY**

Good news! Mia Mariu would like to offer the same 4 products that I received for a giveaway! One winner will receive all four of the same products (of course in their color preference).

Enter using the rafflecopter form below. Only the mandatory entry is required to be entered. All other entries are totally optional. Thanks for entering and Good Luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

*Little Cosmetics~Pretend makeup* (review & giveaway)

My daughters LOVE makeup...what little girl doesn't. I can tell you at least one time that each kid has got into my makeup, only to create a disastrous one of a kind make up design on their faces, or my walls!

I don't wear make up every day, but the days that I do...if I get caught putting it on, my littles will ask for some too.

I recently had the opportunity to review a set of pretend makeup from Little Cosmetics. I initially wanted this for my 3 year old but I thought it would be fun to give to my 2 year old for her birthday. They share everything anyways. When my little princess opened up the package and saw she got makeup for her birthday, her eyes lit up. All of the kids were interested in her new set of makeup.

There were kids ages 2-7 at the party and all of them took turns playing with the "makeup", making each other look pretty. Me and Daddy even got our makeup done!

This little set of makeup looks so real, it's ridiculous! It even has a "real" feel to it. The set comes with everything pictured above. Basically a complete makeup line, minus the mirror. I think a non breakable mirror would be a nice addition to the set. I really like that the set comes with a cute organza bag, to store the makeup in while it is not being used. It even comes with a brush set. 

This makeup set is one thing my husband and I can agree on for my little ones. He doesn't like when I put a little eyeshadow on the girls so he is all about this pretend makeup! It's really cute to watch the little ones put on their own makeup and not have to worry about the aftermath, the cleanup.

**PURCHASE**

A Little Cosmetics pretend makeup set retails for $20 and they offer larger sets too! Click here to purchase or to view all of the Little Cosmetics products.

**CONNECT**

"Like" Little Cosmetics on facebook!

"Follow" Little Cosmetics on twitter!

**GIVEAWAY**

How would you like to win the same set I reviewed for the special little girl in your life?

Enter using the rafflecopter form below. Only the mandatory entries are required to be entered. All other entries are totally optional but will increase your odds of winning! Thanks for entering and good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.