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OldNavyWeekly $50 off $100 coupon GIVEAWAY – CLOSED

September 25, 2009 by Melissa

It’s the start of another weekend and that means another great coupon offer and shockingly good deal with the latest Item of the Week from OldNavyWeekly.com

Rec Tech Active Shirt at 2 for $12
Whether he is taking in soccer from the sidelines, watching the game from the couch, working out or taking a stroll with you and the family, he will look like a super athlete. Rec Tech Active Shirts are 2 for $12. Rob wears these shirts ALL the time, we are stocking up.

There is a BIG chance to save with a new Old Navy mega coupon: 10 readers will get $50 off $100 from today to October 1st for IN-STORE shopping only .
With the great deals going on everyday that’s alot of stuff for not alot of money.

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C. Belly Belts Recapitulation

September 25, 2009 by Melissa

Now that Shae is 2 we’ve started some potty training. Summer potty training was easy since she could run around in a diaper or dress but now that autumn is hitting pants are hindering our efforts. C. Belly Belts is the solution for those struggles. With its unique wrap around design these belts WILL fit your child.

The C.belly™ belt offers a unique open-front design with simple velcro closures. It does not cover the front of the belly so it never has to be removed when changing clothes or using the restroom. C.Belly Belts was designed by mom Lynn Crist from a need to prevent droopy drawers, aid in potty training and promote independence while getting dressed. The belts are manufactured in the USA and are made from durable cotton or nylon and finished with attractive grosgrain ribbon to withstand regular use over many years

The design is quite ingenious actually. The belt goes on like a regular belt, pulled through the loops. When the belt reaches the front it doesn’t buckle but actually folds back on itself and velcros shut. You’re left with an opening at the button or snap with the secure hold to hold up even pants that are sized up.

Shae is new to the jeans and khakis game. She was a stretchy pants girl due to her chubbiness. We recently purchased some cute jeans that finally fit over her thighs and booty but are a tad wide in the waist. C. Belly Belts now lets her wear her new fashions without threat of sliding down. C. Belly Belts has opened a whole new world in our household allowing Shae to have access to an entirely different wardrobe.

C. Belly Belts are available online for $12.99 each or a Value Pack of 2 for $20. Considering the length of time your child could use one it’s quite a good deal. And with so many cute colors, designs and patterns you can find belts to match any outfit for boys and girls.

C. Belly Belts wants to give LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win 2 belts for their own little ones. Visit C. Belly Belts and tell your favorite 2 belt designs.

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Kidorable gear and accessories Recapitulation

September 24, 2009 by Melissa

The weather around here lately is weird, rain in the morning and sun by lunch and rain again at night. We like to walk Shaun to the busstop but Shae doesn’t like her shoes to get wet, yes she’s prissy sometimes. How happy was she (and I) when she received these adorable Ladybug Rain Boots and matching Ladybug Backpack from Kidorable. And yes she wears both the boots and backpack to the bus stop even when it’s not raining.

Kidorable is an online boutique for kid’s raingear and fun accessories. Started in 1997 by Liping and Jonathan Domsky, they proclaimed, “The world needs someone to create children’s apparel and accessories that are both functional and fun. We can do that.” That first year was the introduction of umbrellas and hangers and each year they launch a new product line which brings them another year of success. In its first three years, Kidorable grew from a hopeful startup to a thriving business with $2 million in sales. Ever since, Kidorable has continued to blossom, evolving into a flourishing global enterprise, contributing to the success of dozens of sales professionals and thousands of retailers, with sales projected to exceed $10 million by 2010.

Every kid needs their very own umbrella for the rain. I remember buying Shaun a frog Kidorable umbrella on a rainy shopping trip. He was bummed he didn’t have his own umbrella so when we spotted it in a department store I knew it would make his day. While this was a couple years ago we still have it and he still has the urge to use it but at the ripe old age of six something more manly might be more appropriate. Shae is at the perfect age to carry an umbrella, dress in a raincoat wear rainboots and carry her backpack, all matching and all ridiculously adorable. The product line reaches far beyond raingear. Another one of my faves is the hooded towel, a great accessory for bath or beach! Take your pick from a variety of fun kids products like backpacks, mittens, scarves, embroidered tees, bookends and more, all designed to complement the theme and take your child from toddlerhood to preschool.

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LargeFormatPosters Wall Graphic Giveaway

September 21, 2009 by Melissa

We are a photo loving family. Our walls and shelves are covered in framed pictures of family and friends rather than art. We have a bare spot above our bed that I’ve been dying to fill with something special. LargeFormatPosters.com is now offering an innovative product called a Wall Graphic. The Wall Graphic is and adhesive fabric that simply sticks to any flat surface. Imagine a HUGE sticker with your favorite family photo, nature shot or artwork to adorn your walls.

I can’t wait to get mine but I still have to decide which picture to use. It’s a choice between this rare family picture from the circus

or this other one of Shae hamming it up for the camera.

With the holidays coming up LargeFormatPosters.com has a great selection of sizes of different print styles like Gallery Wrapped Canvas for a high-end finish on your favorite family portrait or simple poster prints to show off your latest nature photography session. Give the gift of art and family this year.

LargeFormatPosters.com is giving away (2) 24’ X 24” Wall Graphics for LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers. Only pay $5 shipping! Tell me how you would use the Wall Graphic if you won.

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Blue Q Gifts Revolution

September 18, 2009 by Melissa

Don’t you love when you stumble on a new site with fun products? When I found Blue Q I fell in love with their bags. These aren’t just regular bags, they are made from recycled plastic bottles and grain sacks that has been spun into cool and kitschy designs that are super strong and durable. Even better, 1% of the sales from any of their bags go to programs such as the Nature Conservancy. Blue Q has committed to a minimum contribution of $50,000 by April 2011.

This past weekend I used the Overnighter to pack mine, Rob’s, Shaun’s and Shae’s clothes for a weekend at my parents. Everything FIT! To get an idea of the real size of the overnighter Shae is pictured above sitting in it having her snack. There was no hesitation that the bag was going to be able to support the weight either. With long woven straps it can be slung over your shoulder for easy carrying and its material allows for easy clean-up against spills and dirty shoes. The shopper tote (pictured to the right of the Shae in the overnighter)has come in so handy on several occasions. At the grocery store I handles about 2 times more than a regular plastic bag and I was able to tote all the decoration and last minute items for my sister’s baby shower; paper cutter, pens, markers, tape, hole punch, scissors, folders with shower games, box for raffle, tablecloths, napkins, favors, cosmetic bag, extra shoes, decorations and more odds and ends. It stood up straight the whole time allowing me to reach in and grab whatever I needed with fewer struggles like with floppy reusable bags.

Blue Q is about more than these cool recycled bags. They’ve got a fun mix of catchy home décor, luxurious bath products and cheesy notions to even make stuffed shirts snort with laughter. Keeping with the green message Blue Q has recently introduced stainless steel water bottles. This 20oz. bottles are decorated with original designs using lead-free inks and DO NOT have a resin or plastic lining, keeping your water chemical free. Here is the adorable water bottle I’ve been using daily around the house, isn’t he adorable, love the gapped toothed grin.
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BEARPAW Shoes Evaluation

September 15, 2009 by Melissa

My very first blog entry (besides my introduction) for LookWhatMomFound was a analysis for Bearpaw boots. I had purchased a brown pair for myself and a black pair for Sabreena last winter and we love them! I actually can’t wait for the weather to cool down so I have an excuse to wear them again. It just made sense to try out the other Bearpaw products as soon as the summer season started coming to an end. I recently received a pair of chestnut Loki slippers. I’m going to say it again, YUM. Luxurious sheepskin lining and a velvety soft suede outer paired with a hard rubber sole makes for comfy wearing ALL DAY. I’ve been wearing these to Shaun’s bus stop, grocery store, park, walks, mall, EVERYWHERE. I wore them this past weekend to my parent’s and my mom pointed at them looked at my dad and said I WANT THEM.

Bearpaw Shoes was founded in 2001 with the intention of providing casual footwear with natural comfortable materials. The sheepskin lining surprisingly keeps feet cool and dry in the summer and warm and toasty in the winter. Bearpaw shoes, slippers and boots can be worn throughout the seasons. This particular style of footwear has established itself as wardrobe basic in the last several years, no matter your lifestyle, your income bracket or your age Bearpaw shoes have proven themselves a favorite with regular folk like me and celebrities all over the world.

As a socially and environmentally conscious company Bearpaw Shoe makes it their objective to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle within the workplace. By utilizing modern recycling methods, evaluating packaging designs and emphasizing “Greener Living” with their employees Bearpaws hopes to preserve the world around us while providing quality footwear that can sustain the elements and regular wearing. Bearpaw and their employees are also involved in community efforts to help make a difference to those less fortunate by teaming up with philanthropic organizations such as Soles for Souls, a project that has donated over 1million pairs of shoes to victims of disasters such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Tsunami in Asia.
I’m a simple girl who loves her slippers and comfy boots with everything from jeans to yoga pants to shorts in the summer. Bearpaw’s Boutique collection helps you make a bold fashion statement by utilizing the newest trends in footwear with exotic furs and wedge heels and their Campus collection is the epitome of comfort with casual slip-on uppers for men and women. And of course they don’t leave out the little ones with the Pawz collection of infant slippers.
Win your own pair of Bearpaw shoes, slippers or boots! Pick any pair from their many collections. Visit the Bearpaw store, pick your favorite pair and come back and tell me what style you have chosen and who they are for.

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ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer

September 12, 2009 by Melissa

Cold and Flu season is among us as well as the bothersome random runny noses and coughs and in general yucky feelings. Is your medicine cabinet stocked? Ours is but I recently received a nice addition, the ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer.

I may be a young mom but I’m old school when it comes to taking temperature readings for my kids. As infants I did rectal readings and as they grew up it went to the armpit then under the tongue. I never thought I needed technology for something so simple. Well I was wrong. The Temple Touch Thermometer came I went around the house and got everyone’s base temperature, something everyone should know by the way. It was simple, so simple that Shae now asks for the “mometer” at night. The Temple Touch Thermometer uses a unique probe to record heat flow from the blood vessels in the temporal artery and converts it to body temperature.

The process is super simple.

Turn it on
Wait a couple seconds for the hour glass to finish spinning and beeps twice
Firmly press to temple between eye socket and eyebrow
Wait 7 seconds for single beep, reading is ready

Seven seconds can feel like an eternity when you have a sick or cranky child but with a little practice and distraction this can be done without the child even knowing. Certain guidelines should be followed when using this product, things that sound obvious but make your go hmmmmm.

Make sure your childs head is not wet, moisture can register cooler
Do not use if your child has recently been exposed to direct sunlight or other heat source like a warm bath, their skin will warmer
Do not use if your child has just exercised or exerted themselves, skin will be warmer after physical activities
Keep the Temple Touch Thermometer in a stable environment like a closet or first aid kit, extreme humidity, cold or hot temperatures can alter this products performance

The Temple Touch Thermometer is going to save lots of time and headache this coming winter. While I don’t look forward to sick kids I do look forward to having this handy tool at my disposal for those night-time fevers because that’s when they always spike! The Temple Touch Thermometer can be found in WalMart and Sam’s Club for approx $10.

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Dezign With a Z Wall Decals

September 10, 2009 by Melissa

We’ve all tried the trick of putting sticky decals on our walls to add come color and design. Most of them turn out flimsy, off-color and lifeless. I found the solution to that problem. Dezign With a Z takes vinyl wall decals to a new level. Dezign With a Z creates Vinyl Wall Decals that are new, fresh, young and stylish, no licensed characters or boring old quotes here. Using a team of talented artists from the US and Europe they’ve come up with innovative designs that rival anything you can find on the market. They have a huge selection of ideas from categories like Floral Art, Wall Clocks, Chalkboard Decals and Abstract everything is made with a high quality matte finish vinyl that gives the impression of each design being painted directly on the wall giving the room a unique finished look.

We were able to try out decals for the girls rooms. Picking out just the right design took a while because there were so many cool choices. I let Sabreena choose her own and she was drawn to the Hawaiian Flowers. Her new favorite color is tuquoise so I knew that was going to be her color selection. The outcome is really pretty and a striking contrast to the boring walls in the dungeon (her room is in the basement). As you can see I add the included butterflies to her mirror for a little fun change.
For Shae’s room I wanted something pretty and girly but not babyish. Moon Girl jumped out and I knew in the right color it would be the perfect addition to her big girl room.

Dezign With a Z offers a video tutorial for installing your wall decals. The process is quite different from other products I’ve tried in the past, it’s more like a 4 step process rather than a peel ‘n stick method. There is a lot of rubbing involved and while not hard it takes a little bit of time. To do Shae’s room took about 30 minutes from start to finish, the larger decal with all the points and edges takes some maneuvering. Sabreena’s room took about the same time but each flower and leaf decal was positioned and installed individually. A credit card was the best tool and didn’t require such a heavy hand as I thought it would. I am pleased with the results in both rooms and equally pleased with the quality of the decals.

Vinyl Wall Decals are a simple way to add a new dimension of color and vibrancy to a boring wall. Dezign With a Z wants to give LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to make a dramatic and stylish change to their bedroom, bathroom, playroom or anything else. Win a $50 Dezign With a Z Gift Certificate. Visit Dezign With a Z and tell me 3 decals you would love to try out.

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The Studio Danielson Designs

September 9, 2009 by Melissa

You know I love anything and everything personalized. Things made especially for children or for others from a child bring a sense family and pride. Whether it is something handmade, hand-painted, customized or just sentimental these are the gifts I love best.

Danielson Designs is an online studio of fully customizable plaques, signs and frames. Started in Trinidad, Colorado the Danielson family was thinking ahead to the next generation that needed employment in this little town. Pooling together their talents and knowledge they came up with Danielson Designs; a business venture that not only provides great home décor for their customers but also a way to build the community around them.

The Studio by Danielson Designs is taking gift giving and home décor to a new level.
Offering customizable decorative signs and frames, The Studio is the perfect stop for those one of a kind treasures for gifts or for the home. Designing a custom piece takes just minutes and ships in 2 business days. Personalizing signs and frames has never before been this simple and affordable!
The Studio offers a variety of signs and frames for almost any occasion or relationship. Every custom piece is made from 100% recycled wood and finished exclusively with water-based finishes. Better yet, in an industry that’s notorious for sending jobs to China, each and every custom piece ordered on The Studio is made in the USA.

I was asked to analyse something from their studio and it took me forever to choose. Not because there wasn’t anything I wanted but because the choices were endless. My first thoughts went to my new nieces, gorgeous name plates for their doors or above their cribs would’ve been gorgeous but then I looked at my own girls and knew what I needed. I settled on a customized frame “Just Us Girls”. We’ve had a great summer and I wanted to capture that so I ordered the frame with our names and Summer 2009 on it. The Sisters frame was my 2nd choice. It seems each time I look at the site I find a new design idea too, something for another important person or time of my life. The Studio is an easy to use tool with the ability to add your personalized content and color choices or use from their library of phrases or quotes. A proof is immediately available so that you know if the wording or names fit well.

The frame came and it was gorgeous, with a slightly aged and casual printing it is perfect for our home or its eventual home, Rob’s work desk. I’m even more impressed with the speed of the creation and shipping. The frame came in about a week, a wonderful thing to know for last minute gifts especially with prices from $25-$40. The selections are extensive also, from baby furnishings to wilderness themes to beach house designs you’re going to find something for every décor.

Danielson Design wants to help you get a jump on your holiday shopping. Take $10 off of each purchase by using discount code MAMAFOUND. This promotion ends October 9, 2009.

As a extra special treat Danielson Designs is giving LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win a custom piece of your own. Visit The Studio and let me know what you would choose.

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Your Family Constitution Book

September 8, 2009 by Melissa

If your family is like mine you are busy from the time you wake up until the time you go to sleep. Life is so busy with work, the kids, sports practice you lose focus on the most important thing you have, FAMILY. It is very easy to let life and family spin out of control even though everything on the surface looks fine. If this sounds like your family you need to read Your Family Constitution by Scott Gale. Scott Gale talks about his life and how he was able to make a change for the better by using a Family Constitution. This book will give you a lot of very valuable ideas and suggestions to get you and your family back on track. The cover of the book says it all, Your Family Constituiton is a modern approach to family values and household structure. Every family deserves to have values and structure.

Scott Gale describes what he calls Black Sunday which occured on Mother’s Day 2007 for the creation of the Family Constitution. He goes into detail on how he and his nine year old son Jack had a falling out causing his family to hit rock bottom. Your Family Constitution then goes into why his family hit rock bottom and all of the work it took and many drafts of his Family Constitution to get his family back to the place where they belonged, Peace. He described how difficult is can be to recover once you hit rock bottom but there is hope and it can be done.

My kids have chores and responsibilities but Melinda and I are very loose with the punishment if these chores and responsibilities are not done. I tend to yell and make empty threats about how they will be grounded for a week only to let them off punishment the very next day. Yelling causes tension and resentment and does not create a great family dynamic. Currently we have a big problem with Shaun and homework. Like I mentioned in an earlier post he still is not in the swing of school so anytime homework needs to be done it is a battle. He cries and wines when we make him read the homework directions because he says it will take him to long to read them. He cries before he even makes an attempt at doing his homework which is the most frustrating thing. Melinda and I tend to get frustrated with the homework process which only causes Shaun to cry so we yell about him crying which only make him cry harder.

I realized something needed to be done ASAP before our problems got too far out of control and that is where Your Family Constitution came to the rescue. After reading this book by Scott Gale I realized we have the same problems as I am sure most parents do and that is getting our kids to listen and do what they are told. Reading this book made me really look at myself as a father and parent on how I interact and discipline my children. I realized I yell entirely too much and yelling gets nothing resolved. It only makes the house tense and the kids more defiant. After reading this book Melinda and I have implemented a chore chart so the kid’s chores were laid out with consequences if they were not done. If a chore is missed the first time they lose half of their weekly allowance, second time they lose their entire weekly allowance and a third time they lose all screen time (meaning TV, computer and all electronics like the DS and iPod). This is a fairly new process so I do not have a lot of feedback on how the process is going so far but I am optimistic and have a good feeling.

We have started a three step process with Shaun and his homework. He was told he needs to do his homework daily with no crying or whining. For the first infraction he gets a warning, the second infraction he gets a five minute timeout in the corner, and the third time he loses all screen time for 1 day. We implemented this last week and it seemed to work during the later part of the week. I feel as the weeks go on Shaun will know the rules and what will happen if they are broken and slowly this problem will go away.

I am hoping since reading Your Family Constitution and implementing rules and consequences my kids will now know what needs to be done and what is expected of them on a daily basis. I am also hoping this will ease the chore and homework tension allowing us to have a less stressful household. I will keep everyone posted.

Scott Gale the author of Your Family Constitution has been generous enough to give 1 copy of his book away to one lucky Look What Mom Found…and Dad too! reader. Go to Your Family Constitution and tell me how you think this book would help you and your family.

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