Two of my friends are having babies, very very soon. I should be a very good friend and sew them something myself, something personalized. But the truth is that's likely not going to happen. I don't have the time and I certainly don't have the energy. Solution? Two Tinas.

Maybe a snapsuit or my name blanket, but probably one of their signature blankets.

Save yourself the hassle, stock up on a few baby gifts, or spoil yourself.

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A little late.. it took some time finding her.

Congrats ronda.dowling, thanks for getting back to us!

update: contest is now closed

Who wants a new pair of shoes!
Ladybugs? Ducks? How about an alligator? Clearly these are kids shoes, and we're giving a pair away!



Polliwalks™ is a brand created on the premise that shoes for children should be fun! The company is comprised of a team of veteran shoe designers,manufacturers, sales people, developers, and marketers. They know the shoe business and are dedicated to
creating innovative shoes that appeal to the fun side of being a child. They back up our fresh approach to product with years and years of combined industry experience, making shoes that not only offer quality, comfort and function,but are born from a playful inspiration that offers unique styling and features that both kids and parents love.

Listen up mamas, here's how to enter. First, visit the Polliwalks website, browse a bit, pick a pair then come back here and tell us! Do some research, you have all day to enter.

Contest ends Friday June 27th at 9amMST.

Winner will be announced here Friday June 27th at 5pmMST, be sure to check back!

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Congrats to jennie.brittain, our Boogie Wipes Winner!

Check back tomorrow for another giveaway.

Puj makes lovely things. Shoes and dreamy easy to use slings in lovely prints.

Need an extra hand? Maybe you're about to go on vacation and don't want to deal with the stroller at the airport? Or maybe you just need a simple solution for all those quick stops you make here and there.

Whatever the need, PUJ makes parenting easier. With the "Go" sling you're in and out in no time. No straps, no buckles, no zippers and no metal rings. Just throw it over your head and you're good to go. You can even put it on while holding your baby.

Really! It's that easy. And it folds flat so you can easily store it in your bag of tricks. It's there for all the times you weren't planning on stopping. It's comfy, it frees up both hands, and is machine washable. Your baby will love you for it. Plus your arms won't start to burn 7 minutes into your 4 hour red-eye flight to Chicago. The "Go" sling by PUJ.

So simple you'll actually use it.

pujbaby.com

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So, who needs to get out of the house?! Out of ideas? TodaysMama can help.

TodaysMama Handbooks cover what, where and how to be the best Mama in town! They've collected all the top Mama secrets–from community services and school information to places to do and things to see–and packed them into 25+ in-depth chapters.

The TodaysMama Handbook is available in Arizona, Nevada, Seattle, Utah and the Bay Area in California.

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If you're not already pregnant or a brand new mama, beware! So many of my friends and many of you are emailing, "Your website makes me want to have another baby SO bad!" I feel a new tagline coming on... "BabySteals.com, overpopulating the world one baby at a time!" I'm sitting here looking at these Aden + Anais swaddling blankets and I want them for myself badly, but my daughter is TWO! Tonight Emily and I are debating. We don’t need them, our babies have outgrown them, but shouldn’t we have a few just in case?

UPDATE: Contest is now closed.

I'm not a neglectful mother, but sadly I regularly look like one. My little guy detests having his nose touched, wiped or even looked at. So we tried boogie wipes and I can't say he's turned into a perfect angel, but he likes the grape and wriggles less when I use them.

Boogie Wipes are the latest innovation in a moist wipe product for busy moms, dads & kids. With added saline, they offer quick, gentle, effective relief of stuck on Boogies (mucous) caused by the common cold & allergies.

Hypoallergenic

• Alcohol Free
  
• Unique Formula
  
• Moisturizes with added Chamomile, Vitamin E and Aloe
• Gentle Enough for all Ages
• Lightly Scented

Contest ends Wednesday June 25th at 9amMST.

Winner will be announced here Wednesday June 25th at 5pmMST, be sure to check back!
If you don't want to take your chances here, you can buy your own Boogie Wipes at boogiewipes.com

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...on tomorrow's Steal! Remember the day we sold out in 20 minutes? Let's just say that so many of you moms emailed us that day so sad they missed out on the steal. We listened, and are bringing them back AND adding a new color! I haven't given too much of a hint yet, have I? Let's just say........swaddle. 9am, MST. Be there.

I dare you try to find them cheaper anywhere else! Save yourself the trouble - you won't.

If you're looking for the clippies on the sweet little head in the happy green bee photos, you'll find them at oopsiedazie.com.

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Stuff for Sprouts, good for soothing every dry and crunchy part of your kid, but I'm going to use the product for something far more important.  Some of these little beauties are going to be safely stored until I get pregnant with baby #3.  Why?  Smell.  They smell so very lovely, like chocolate and muffins.  I'm going to pile it on under my nose as soon as morning sickness starts and keep it coming for 6 months.  Yes, I puke for 6 months when pregnant!

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Clues for tomorrow's luxury steal:

• Great for gifts or spoiling your own kids
• Good for boys and girls
• Cute little duck
• MSRP $225
• Good for 6-24 month old wee ones
• Celebrity fans: Reese Witherspoon and Liv Tyler
• New York + France + Maine

We wanted to wish a very special Happy Father's Day to the 3 BabySteals.com Daddies! One of the Daddies helps run the company and has 3 of the eight BabySteals.com kids!

The other two Daddies (our husbands) are behind the scenes of BabySteals.com. Some of you have met one of them before at Local Pickup- Dr. Eric of Murray Park Chiropractic. He is Jana's husband and not only has he has spent countless hours helping her pack and ship your things, but he is on a first name basis with everyone at the post office! Sometimes they cringe when he comes in (up to 3x per day) with boxes and boxes of your 'Steals' in hand! Many of them are very curious about what the Steal of the Day was and tell us they're jealous they missed out on the Steal.

The other Daddy you can hear on the biggest radio station in Utah or online! As late as he works every night, he still is very patient when he gets home and Emily is just getting started.

All of the BabySteals.com spouses are very patient in the midst of our very late nights bringing this site to you!

Last but NOT least ... Happy Father's Day to the supportive daddies out there that cheer as their wives check BabySteals.com at 9am every morning and don't complain at all when they catch the day's steal!

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With toddlers it's got to be simple, fast, and no fuss. That's why HugaMonkey Baby Slings are perfect for us! No rings, no folding, and no layers and layers of wrapping fabric around you. I can honestly say that until recently I had NO idea (don't judge) that you could set a toddler in a baby sling and have them ride on your hip! It's saving my right arm. And for that, mad props to you HugaMonkey! Now, go get yours and Hug your Monkey. Thanks to Janet Jonas Photography for the pictures!

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We have a winner!

lisabeck76

Check your email, we need your address.

Thanks for all the entries. We'll be running another contest soon.

There she is, my sweet princess in her darling Rainbow Dress from happygreenbee. Organic, soft, bold yet flirty. For spinning, dancing, and the perfect curtsy. We've featured their products as a steal before and keep your eyes peeled this weekend, that's all I'm sayin'!

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update: Contest is now closed

So ladies, who needs a new diaper bag? How about one that's not covered in teddy bears.

The Zosephine diaper bag makes you look good and carries everything you need for baby. The photo does not do the bag justice. It's durable on the outside without looking boring and the inside is easy to clean nylon. There are two bottle compartments, a pocket for the included changing pad, an inside zipper pocket and two pockets on the outside. Even a little one in front for your cell phone! It's so pretty, I think I'm going to start using mine as a computer bag. Baby can carry his own essentials!



Minneapolis Diaper Bag
With sleek, modern styling, Zosephine diaper bags hold everything a hip mama needs for baby. Our diaper bag is constructed with an easy-to-clean nylon lining, plenty of pockets, and a nylon changing pad. A cell phone pocket is hidden under the flap (above), and a pocket big enough for a small novel can be found on the back.

Dimensions: 14"x12"x5"

Contest ends Friday June 13th at 9amMST.

Winner will be announced here Friday June 13th at 5pmMST, be sure to check back!



If you don't want to take your chances here, you can buy your own Zosephine bag on their website, zosephine.com

You'll want to have your size picked out in advance because these will go fast.

How to determine your size:

Measure from your shoulder to the opposite hipbone with a soft tape measure. Your sling measurement will usually correspond to your t-shirt size. Correct sizing is important.

Sling Sizes:
s 23-24 m 25-26 l 27-28

Funny is right, my husband giggled about the "AB/CD For those about to read, we salute you" for days.

The owner has such a lovely (and familiar) story:

"What is Trendy Tadpole? Fun tee shirts on super quality fabric that is made in the good ol' U.S. of A. It all started in 2004 when I decided it was time to work for myself. My therapist says I am running a sweatshop but I am the only one in it! Yikes. My inspiration came from the students I was teaching and the kids I was babysitting and I love challenges. Trendy Tadpole and it's owner, me (Julie Pruitt), are a work in progress. I am bringing pop culture, a hint of nostalgia, and a pinch of fun to the table in every tee shirt. I am constantly changing designs, styles, and ideas to meet the needs of, well, um, you! I love feedback, so if you have brilliant ideas that will make this mom and pop, minus the pop, shop even greater, lemme hear 'em. It only took wine, lots of sweat, and plenty of tears, but it was all worth it. I hope you enjoy the tee shirts as much as I like a glass of wine making them."

My son has already placed an order.


Now it's your turn, trendytadpole.com.

If you said...

Lauren Says: June 6, 2008 7:36 AM My new daughter would love the girl print! And I love the site, keep the deals coming!

Nat Says: June 6, 2008 8:57 AM I would love the boy print! Thanks!

...you win! Email to claim your prize.

Watch for another contest coming at the end of the week.

Lovely readers, we owe you an apology. A few of you have emailed and asked to have your comment removed from our blog. Links to your profiles on our comments were a great way for other baby and maternity companies to leave spam comments on your blogs! Yikes!

Don't worry- the giveaways aren't over! We will announce a winner for the Halo SleepSacks Monday morning at 9am MST.

More giveaways coming, with a new and safe way for you to enter.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us.

behold the peek keyper



never loose lose your keys again.

contest is now closed

If you're a mother you know swaddling can be a little hard to get right. How many times have you seen a frustrated daddy hand the baby over to mama? The Halo SleepSack™ helps. Just slide baby in and close the flaps. It even has instructions printed on the inside, so you'll never forget. So simple.

The ORIGINAL SleepSack™ Wearable Blanket now with an adjustable, removable swaddle feature. The 2-in-1 SleepSack™ Swaddle hugs your baby to prevent the startle reflex - allowing your little one to sleep more soundly. The SleepSack™ Swaddle replaces loose blankets for safer sleep and allows your baby to stay safe, warm and cozy all night long.

The SleepSack™ wearable blanket carries the "#1 Safe Sleep Product" First Candle/SIDS Alliance gold seal!


Learn more about Halo Sleep Sacks here.

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Best of all- we're giving two away!



Enter for your chance to win a Halo SleepSack Wearable Blanket by leaving a comment! Just tell us if you'd like the girl or the boy print and you're entered for a chance to win. *please do not post your email address, just your first name and last initial. we'll find you!*

Contest ends Saturday June 7th at 9amMST.

Winner will be announced here Monday June 9th at 9amMST, be sure to check back!

Oh little Kai, keep running in my direction.

There is one reason why these shoes are abso-fabulous.

Squish.

When my husband held them that's the first thing he said. Oddly, he couldn't shut up about it, but why not! Squish is important for baby piggies, as it's their first time smashed in a shoe.

A very generous company...

See Kai Run® Donation to Match All Sales Made During Month of June

Seattle, WA (May 2008) One for me. One for you. It’s a lesson children learn early on about sharing. See Kai Run, popular manufacturer of the perfect first shoe for new walkers wants to take that philosophy to a global scale by matching the sale of each shoe sold in June with a donation to Soles4Souls. It’s all part of See Kai Run’s continuing campaign to share its shoes with children who need them the most.

Soles4Souls is an international charity dedicated to providing footwear to disadvantaged people around the world. The June matching event includes both sales made online at www.seekairun.com as well as through our retail partners. Since establishing a relationship with Soles4Souls 2 years ago, See Kai Run has donated over 16,000 pairs of shoes to children in need and expects to add many more to that total as a result of this event.

"We are excited to bring this idea directly to the parents and grandparents who purchase See Kai Run shoes,” says Cause Haun, Founder. “By the end of June, we expect to put thousands of new See Kai Run shoes on the feet of children who need them most. We're grateful to have the opportunity to work with Soles4Souls who does such a fantastic job of getting the footwear to those who need it."

About Soles4Souls

Soles4Souls facilitates the donation of shoes, which are used to aid the hurting worldwide. Everyone from shoe companies to retailers and individuals can donate footwear (both new and used). The Soles4Souls team has used the gift of shoes in the relief efforts for the Asian Tsunami and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. More than 900,000 pairs were collected for these disasters. For more information, visit www.giveshoes.org.

Our first winner is Bean who said:

Bean Says: May 29, 2008 8:06 AM

I heard of you guys at the baby expo and signed up to receive your emails daily. I check out the actual website every few days and LOVE the products you offer! My favorite products you sell are the Zoobie pets. Charlene B.

Bean, please email us so we can send your prize!