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Huggies Squirmy Baby Round-Up & Giveaway

The Great Squirmy Baby Round-Up from Huggies!

Changing a squirmy baby can be tough – We’ve all been there, right? Once they learn how to start movin’, you’re always struggling to keep up. From those first attempts at crawling, to a toddler running wild – getting them to hold still for a diaper change can be a challenge! Since here at Sunshine and Sippy Cups we’re all about finding new “Busy Mom Solutions” – I want to share a great one with you today… Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diapers!!

Why These Diapers Rock

It is getting to be almost impossible to get my little girl to lay down and stay put long enough to get a regular diaper strapped on right – and I’m constantly getting them on crooked, with a baby booty cheek hanging out! Yikes. I absolutely love that these diapers can just pull on and off super quick – and no more ripped tabs as I try to wrap ’em around a squirmy baby. I wish I’d found these Slip-On’s sooner!

Squirmy Baby Video Round-Up

Huggies has a super fun promotion going on right now – Upload a video of your favorite squirmy baby, and Huggies will add some fun clips to it – and post it live on their YouTube channel. You can check out mine of my little goofball dancing around the kitchen here – Abby’s Squirmy Baby Video on Huggies YouTube – and then upload your own too! {Ignore the messy kitchen, we were moving at the time I took this. It’s not the best quality, but it cracks me up with her little “super-star” dance moves. Funny girl.} There are easy peasy buttons that you can then use to share your fun video on Facebook and Twitter too – so you can show off your little cutie pie!

Enter to WIN from Huggies

Huggies wants to give YOU the chance to try out these awesome Slip-On diapers to solve your own squirmy baby challenges too! Two winners will each win a package of the new Little Movers Slip-On Diapers – Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter, and if you’re feeling lucky – Check out the rest of my super awesome giveaways, right over there in the sidebar! The more you enter, the more chances that you have to win!

Have fun & Good Luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 16, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 1 Comment

Minky Couture: Get $70 Certificate for Only $26 Bucks!

Huge Savings from Plum District and Minky Couture

Once you’ve felt the amazingly, buttery soft minky blankets from Minky Couture, you get hooked. They are just the best that you will find, hands down. I bought Abby the one you see above when she was about a month old… And I fell so in love with it that I had to buy a bigger adult sized one for me too. If heaven was a blanket, this is what it would feel like!

How to Get the Minky Couture Deal

Can you imagine how excited someone would be to get one of the totally uh-MAY-zing gift baskets from Minky Couture? They’ve got a huge selection – Starting of course with their signature minky baby blankets – plus home decor, adult blankets, and more. And with this super duper deal from Plum District – You can do a ton of shopping while staying in your budget!

Sign up for a new Plum District Account if you don’t have one yet.
This Minky Couture deal is found in the Salt Lake City, Summit Co. section. {If you have ANY trouble finding it, post on my Facebook wall and I’ll help you out asap – I’m going to be online pretty much all day today!}
You will see today’s deal – $70 worth of Minky Couture Merchandise for only $35!!
Use Coupon Code – saltlake25 – to bring the price for the $70 certificate down to $26.25!! Wow, right?

After getting this awesome deal, you can share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter – And earn $5 bucks each for every friend who joins you on Plum District! Now the only problem you have left is figuring out which of the totally gorgeous designs to buy!

Remember – Friends Don’t Let Friends Pay Full Price!

Another Sweet DealGet a free subscription to Baby Talk Magazine – Filled with great tips and helpful articles, plus loads of high-value money-saving coupons for the best baby products!

Win a Joovy Groove Stroller! {$199 Value}

Win the Joovy Groove Stroller!

This amazingly cool new stroller will solve SO many of the challenges you face each day as a busy mom. It’s lightweight, super maneuverable, has loads of cool features like cup and toy holders and removable oversized canopy. It’s safe, it’s stylish, and it’s affordable – What more can you ask for, right?

Joovy Products Rock!

Remember that totally cool new grows-along-with-your-child tricycle that Abby showed off a few months ago – The Tricycoo? Yep, that was another amazing product from Joovy. If you want to learn more about their company, or check out more info on their full line of products to help make YOUR busy mom life a little easier – Visit their website today…

Joovy.com – Great Family Gear Products, Family-Run Business

Enter to Win the Groove Stroller!

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to enter to WIN the Groove Stroller for your family! And, if you’re feeling lucky – Check out the other great giveaways posted in my sidebar too! The more you enter, the more chances that you have to win.

Have fun & Good Luck!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 12, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 76 Comments

This Month is All About Motherhood!

“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.” – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh

Becoming a mother is something that completely changed my life. This quote describes it perfectly – Yes, the woman that I was existed, but not the mother. I became a whole different being once I had Abby… She is the best thing that ever happened to me… I’m sure that most of you are nodding your head right now, in total understanding.

Sunshine Schedule 2012

This site is all about “Busy Mom Solutions” – the best products, the most helpful sites and services, and great tips and info to help you simplify your life, solve those busy mom challenges, and have a little bit more fun along the way. I love sharing new things that I discover with you guys – But sometimes, running everything that goes along with this site, while also trying to run a household, can get super overwhelming! So last month I set up an editorial calendar for the year, with a new theme for each month. Not every single post will relate to the months topic, of course, but it’ll be a fun way for me to stay organized, while providing great related content each month. You can find my whole calendar here – Sunshine Schedule 2012 – and get ready to start seeing some great posts for this months theme: Motherhood!

February is For Mommas!

I have a ton of great products to share with you guys – and I’ll be giving away a few of them too. I found some super cool apps to help moms stay organized on the go. I’ll be sharing {for the first time here} the emotional story of Abby’s birth, and giving you a place to share your stories too. And this month we are finishing up a re-do of the Master Bedroom that Abby shares with me – So look forward to Before & After pics of our new Momma & Playroom Space!

What do you love most about being a mom?

Share some of your favorite things about being a mom in the comments – I would love to feature some of your quotes and stories during the month, so be sure to leave an email that I can contact you at if you’d like to have them shared!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on February 8, 2012 Filed Under: Mommy Thoughts | No Comments

What You Can Do To Help Protect Infants Now

Protect Infants Now from Meningococcal Meningitis

When I was approached by Mom Central about participating in this campaign, I of course gave an enthusiastic YES right away. Any time that I can use my voice her on my site to help spread the word about important causes, I jump at the opportunity to help. I have heard about Meningitis, and knew that it was a dangerous disease for babies – But I had thought that this was something all babies are vaccinated against regularly. I was shocked to learn more about what a devastating disease this is, and that the CDC does not currently require this to be a part of routine care for babies.

Leading Cause of Preventable Infant Death in the US

I had NO idea that, after neonatal complications and accidental injuries, this disease is one of the leading causes of death in infants. Very scary. One out of every 16 babies who contract this disease will die from it, and among the survivors, one in five will suffer seizures, blindness, amputation, paralysis or learning disabilities. I had no idea. The worst part? Over 50% of these deaths could have been prevented if the baby had been vaccinated. Right now, the CDC is trying to decide whether to recommend that all children ages 2 and under be vaccinated against this disease. Keep reading to see how you can help influence this decision.

Are you crying by now too?

This absolutely breaks my heart, and I cannot even imagine how life goes on when such a devastating loss happens in your life. I can’t imagine ever going through something like that, and I will do my part to ensure that no other mother has to endure that either. If you’d like to join us, learn more about how you can help…

Protect Infants Now!

Ask CDC to Recommend Infant Meningococcal Vaccines – Sign this petition to add your name to the growing number of parents who are showing support for this campaign.
Learn more about the Meningitis Angels, and what you do to show support.
Visit Protect Infants Now to learn more about the fight to vaccinate and educate to stop Meningitis.

Has your life been affected by this disease?

Have your friends or family ever been touched by this disease? How do you feel about the fight to vaccinate all babies against this tragic disease? Show your support by signing the petition, and share your stories in the comments below.

{I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central and Meningitis Angels. This campaign was made possible in part through support provided by Novartis Vaccines. A small donation to a charity of my choice was made in my name from Mom Central as a thank-you for participating. All opinions in this posting are 100% my own.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on January 31, 2012 Filed Under: Mommy Thoughts | 1 Comment

Guarantee Your Child’s Future – & Enter to Win! {2/8}

Every mom knows the name Gerber – It’s a brand that even our moms trusted. We all know that Gerber cares about making sure babies are healthy and happy – but they also want to ensure that those babies are taken care of as they grow up. That’s why they started the Gerber Life College Plan – A plan that combines the best features a college savings account with the security of a life insurance plan, to build a brighter future for your child.

Building a Better Future for Your Child

The Gerber Life College Plan builds up a guaranteed savings account that your child can use for college, and includes an insurance policy in case something happens to either parent. Read more about all of the amazing benefits you get with this plan:

Coverage options available: $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000.
Maturity terms of 10, 15, 18 years (or other – as requested by customer), so you have great options for every age of child.
Guaranteed lump sum paid at maturity – so you know exactly what the money you invest will get you.
Affordable premiums that work with your budget, no matter how small.
Life insurance benefit – if the insured dies before the endowment matures, GLIC
will fund the remaining premiums so that the endowment still pays the full benefit.
Safe financial alternative in uncertain times – no risk involved. That means peace of mind.
The policy builds cash value over time, which can be borrowed against in an emergency.
You can use the money for any purpose – not just college, giving you flexibility to help your child with any future choices that they make.
Payments can be made monthly, semi-annually, annually.

There is so much flexibility and security built into this plan, making it the perfect fit for any young and growing family. You know that your investment is safe, you know just what you can expect when you access it in the future, and it can be used for other expenses if your child decides on a non-college route in the future.

GERBER LIFE AND READING IS FUNDAMENTAL LAUNCH PROJECT OPEN BOOK

Reading is Fundamental {RIF} is the nation’s largest children’s literacy non-profit, getting books into the hands of needy kids in communities across the country. Since Gerber Life’s goal is to help young families build brighter futures – this is a perfect partnership! This partnership has led to the Project Open Book, read more:

Project Open Book will last from January 19 through February 13, with a goal of donating $10,000 to RIF. To enter, visit the Gerber Life Facebook page, and follow the directions to upload a photo. Participants may enter once and a winner will be selected by random drawing of all eligible entrants. The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 VISA gift card; two first place winners will receive a $500 VISA gift card. For complete contest rules, please visit the Gerber Life Facebook page to learn more.

Enter to Win!

To help build even MORE excitement about this great partnership, I’m giving away a $25 Snapfish Gift Card to one lucky winner, just for sharing your thoughts on the new Gerber Life College Plan in the comments. Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form to get your entries in – and if you’re feeling lucky, enter the rest of my fun giveaways over in the sidebar too!

Have fun & Good Luck!

{Disclaimer: This promotional sponsored post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. I was compensated for my time investment and work on this campaign. All prizing for MSM giveaways is handled by a third party unless otherwise noted. For this reason prize fulfillment can take up to 90 days after the winners information is received.}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on January 31, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 25 Comments

Free Minky Carseat Cover with Coupon Code

Get a Free Carseat Cover

This is an absolutely amazing offer – and it won’t last long. All Planning Family members were invited to an exclusive sale event at Car Seat Canopy – Get their gorgeous Minky-lined Carseat Cover for FREE, just pay shipping. Or, get the deluxe package, normally $135, for only $29.95!! Here’s how it works:

Join Planning Family as a new member if you’re not already a part of this great community.
Visit CarseatCanopy.com, and choose either the Carseat Canopy, or the Whole Kaboodle Set.
Use Coupon Code FAMILY2012 at checkout to get the Canopy for free, or the Whole Kaboodle for only $29.95!!

You can order more than one, but you have to do each one in a separate transaction. This would be a perfect gift for a new mom – I absolutely love our set. Plus, they’re really versatile –

Carseat Canopy™ products are made for “year-round” use – fabrics not too heavy for summer and not too thin for winter.

If you pick the Whole Kaboodle Set, this is what will be included in the super discounted price of $29.95:

Minky Slip Cover
Minky Head Support Pillow
Baby Lap Blanket with Minky Underside
Replacement Umbrella with Minky Lining
Car Seat Canopy with Minky Interior and 100% Cotton Outer

Share this deal!

This is a limited time event, and as the styles sell out, that’s it. During the last promotion from Planning Family, when they partnered with another company for baby sling discounts, they sold out in just 2 days! So, if you know of any other mommas that would love this – make sure to share it today so that they don’t miss out!