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Baby Gender Predictor Tool

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Baby Gender Prediction 

Want to get a prediction of whether your baby-to-be will be a boy or a girl? There are a ton of old wives tales out there – some women are just sure that they can tell what you’re having based on how much weight you’ve gained, how fast your hair is growing, or whether you’re carrying the baby high or low. Some have “tests” to predict your babies gender, like the ring test – In this test you hang your wedding ring from a string over your belly. If the ring swings back and forth your baby is a boy. If it swings around in a circle then it is a girl. But – one gender prediction test that is actually very often right is based on the Chinese Gender Chart, which some claim to be around 90% accurate. I know that when I tried this while pregnant, it predicted me having my little girl, and it’s been right about most {but not all!} of my friends as well.

Chinese Gender Predictor Tool

I’ve seen lots of charts, lists, and graphs that you can use to see what the Chinese Gender Chart predicts for your new baby – but now EverydayFamily.com has a great baby chinese calendar automated tool you can use to see what your prediction is. Just fill in the dates in the boxes, and hit submit – and it’ll give you your big news. Whether you believe in this stuff, or just want to have a little fun – it’s a great little tool to use when you’re expecting. Or – test it out for accuracy – enter the dates for a child that you already have, and see if it gets it right! Share your results in the comments below…. Did it get it right??

{Disclaimer: This post content was created for Link Vehicle, and compensation was given to share my opinions on this tool. Photo Credit to HandmaidenbyMaria.}

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Baby Safety: Halo Crib Sleep Set {$100 Value} – #BabyShower

Safe sleeping gear for babies…. I bet I’m not the only new mom who would check ten times a night to make sure that teeny tiny newborn baby was still breathing, right? Bringing Abby home from the hospital was so scary – I didn’t know how to take care of a baby! And she was just so small, and felt so fragile. I was definitely a worrier for those first few months. {Ok, two years later I’m STILL a worrier…} But, one product that helped me a ton was the Halo Sleep Sack. Have you seen this genius idea?

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Keep baby sleeping safely

How great is this, right? We all know that for baby to sleep safely, the crib should be as empty as possible, with baby sleeping on their back. When it’s a little bit chilly, you can swaddle them with those adorable blankets you have, but many babies will wiggle out of them during the night, leading to an increased risk that they can get that blanket wrapped around their face. The Sleep Sack solves that challenge – it’s like a little blanket you just zip up and they wear to bed. LOVE it.

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Win a Full Halo Crib Sleep Set!

One lucky momma will win a Halo Crib Set (ARV $100). Set contains a coordinating HALO SleepSack wearable blanket, SleepSack Swaddle, two soft 100% cotton jersey fitted crib sheets and matching decorative skirt. Winner will get their choice of prints and designs, as available. Visit www.halosleep.com to see some of the options availabe. Open to Canada/US. Giveaway starts at midnight on July 26th and runs until August 24th. So make sure to bookmark or pin this page, so you can come back daily for the bonus tweet entry! And – Feelin’ lucky? Enter to win all the other prizes I’m giving away this month, listed in my sidebar! And – Thank you to Kidsumers for organizing this giveaway.

Have fun & Good Luck!

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It’s not just Baby Talk! #Mompact Twitter Party July 26 – Join US!

One of the most difficult times I had after my first daughter was born was a couple months in when the “new baby” novelty wore off. I was sleep deprived, stressed, and lonely from missing all the “adult” time I had been used to for so long. Are you feeling that need for more connection with other adults? Then join us for a #Mompact Twitter Party on Thursday, July 26 at 9pm ET. We’ll talk about babies, have prizes, connect with moms from all over, and focus on YOU too! Grab some wine, or tea, and tweet away with us.

We’ll be highlighting some great products for babies that were all invented by moms — regular moms like you who had a problem and discovered a solution.

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It’s not just Baby Talk! #Mompact Twitter Party!

Date: Thursday, July 26th, 2012
Time: 9-10 PM ET
Moderator: @Mompact
Assistant Moderators:
@TheIQMom@SunandSipCups@HorridHousewife
Topic/Focus: Baby and Mom
Hashtag: #Mompact

Prizes: Baby Dipper Bowl, Sticky Bellies Milestone Stickers, Baby Fashion from Liv and Lily, DiaperBuds
PaciPlushies Universal Pacifier Plush Attachment, Babee Cover 6-in-1 Covee, and MORE to be announced soon!
Questions: Email Nicole at mompactpromo@gmail.com
Join Us: TweetGrid

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Anyone who tweets this from now until the #Mompact Twitter Party will be eligible to win $10 Amazon gift card!

About the Party:

Check out our current giveaway which ends Sunday.  You could win the whole bundle for baby including a CuddleCloth, HappiTummi, Appeteether, Babee Covee, PaciPlushies, and Bunvelope! Join us as we chat about our summer plans, great ideas for keeping kids entertained during those long summer days, and great products to help make it all easy!

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Keeping Baby Happy & Healthy: $150 Prize Package! #Mompact

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Raising a happy, healthy baby

One of the best cards I got when I was pregnant had this note in it… “You have new life ahead of you soon.  Not only is there a new babies life babies, but your life will be filled with new experiences, joys, and learning too. Cherish the challenges. They’ll help you both grow…” So sweet, and so true. I thought of that little bit of advice when looking at this giveaway package – such a great bunch of products that are just perfect for solving some of those early challenges, while making life a little more comfortable for you both.

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Baby products that do double duty for mom too

One of my fave mom-invented products from this giveaway is the Bunvelope – It’s a perfect example of the type of smart solution I love, a product that does it’s job during the baby days, and then easily transitions to a great everyday item for mom too. It’s meant to be a diaper wipes holder – and I LOVE the little plastic insert that keeps a perfect portion of wipes handy. But  once you no longer need the case to hold diapers, it’s designed in such classy prints that you can totally use it as a cosmetics bag for you. {It’s a great solution when you travel too – since you can’t bring many liquids on a plane, baby wipes are your perfect make-up remover.}

Read my full review on this product line here – Buti-Bag: Structure with Style.

Want to know more about the other great products in this giveaway too?

All of these great products are mom-invented by women just like you, who saw a challenge in their busy life, and came up with a smart idea to solve it! And aren’t we all so glad that they did? Learn a little more about some of these great ideas on Mompact.com – or read reviews from other moms who tried them out in their real life:

Want to win one of these adorable bags – PLUS all of the other smart products listed in the graphic above?? Then use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to get your entries in. You can do as few – or as many! – as you’d like. The more you enter, the more chances you have to win, so bookmark this page to come back daily for the bonus tweet entry! One lucky lady takes home this WHOLE prize package – worth over $150 bucks! Have fun & Good Luck!

Feelin’ Lucky? Enter to win all the other prizes I’ve put together for you guys this month – listed in the sidebar!

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Turn a Diaper Wipes Holder into a Cosmetics Bag for Mom

Chic and modern accessories created for women & babies. Mom-designed with today’s active lifestyle in mind…. Baby gear is cute, right? So darn cute actually, that you probably bought double the amount of baby stuff you actually needed when you were in those early days. I remember thinking that it seemed totally logical to have a fully stocked diaper bag for dad, and two for me – {a mini for quick trips out, and a full size for day trips} – even though we both work from home…. What was I thinking?? Lol. But it’s not totally your fault – it’s also partly due to the barrage of marketing that you face as a new mom – it can be super hard to wade through that and figure out exactly what it is you truly need. And that is why I’m here to share the first of a new series of posts to show you some great products that are worth your bucks – things that easily transition from baby, to toddler, and then into pieces that you can use yourself too! Ready? Ok – first product is from one of my FAVE brands: Buti-Bag.

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The Bunvelope from Buti-Bag

This is such a smart solution – which is how you know it was invented by a mom, right? Yep, the Buti-Bag line of super trendy gear was started by a totally awesome chick named Nicole, {who I was lucky enough to get to meet and hang out with a bit at Reviewer’s Retreat recently} – read a little more about how her quest for a bag that could hold diaper essentials that was not only smart and versatile, but stylish too, led her to start her company. Love it. And I love all of her products too – here are a few reasons why:

  • Prints: Baby patterns and character designs are cute, but I’m more of a fan of modern prints. I had a super tough time finding gear to match the decor of my home, or diaper bag accessories that could transition to my purse without screaming “MOM OF A BABY” – which is why I absolutely adore all of the prints and materials that are used in all of Buti-Bag’s products.
  • USA: All Buti-Bag products are made right here in the USA. We all complain about how hard that is to find these days, so make sure to show this great company some support!
  • Multi-Taskers: I love, love, LOVE that since these don’t look like a baby product {although there are so many cute prints you’re sure to find the perfect one to match your theme} – so you can totally use them after that first year or two. They’re made so well that they last that long too!

So, well-made products created right here in the USA, in gorgeous fabrics and trims, that give you more than your money’s worth by pulling double duty after baby gets bigger? How much better can you get, honestly?

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Trendy Diaper Wipes Case that looks sleek in your bag

Abby is almost 2, and we’ve started the potty training phase, but are still using Pull-Ups – which means I still haul a diaper bag with us when we’ll be away for more than a couple of hours. But I also like to have a stash of supplies in my regular purse – because as you know, an accident can happen even when you’re only out of the house for 5 minutes. But since I want something that can stay in my purse all the time, I want something that still looks cute – It’s embarrassing to finally get a girls night out, and have the waiter at a trendy new club see your nursery-rhyme covered wipes holder in your bag. Ugh. So I love that this just looks like a cute make-up bag or clutch.

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Turn a Diaper Wipes Holder into a make-up bag for mom

As Abby gets bigger – I’ll be able to use this fun holder for my cosmetics… Which is what I’ve been doing when I travel. I love that I can have the wipes in the little resealable envelope – perfect for removing cosmetics – and it fits a surprisingly big selection of my fave pretty products. This makes it absolutely perfect for heading out to the gym, or traveling by plane. And – remember when I said it’s really well made? Well, the pics above were taken just a few days ago, but I’ve been using this bag for a few months. I throw it in my bag with TONS of other junk, toss it in the wash when needed, and it’s still looking new and crisp. This little Bunvelope rocks.

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The Buti-Bag Co – Structure with Style

As you can see – the selection of prints and patterns is just perfect. The product line also includes the Bundle bag, super soft blankets, accessories like the Binkmeister, and the most stinkin’ adorable little iron-on bell bottoms you’ll ever find. {Stay tuned for Abby’s fashion shoot for back to school to show those off too!}

Shop the Buti-Bag selection of mom-designed modern accessories for moms and babies today – Sign up for their email to stay updated on new products and promotions too!

{Disclaimer: As a consultant working with Mompact.com to support women in business, I receive a complimentary sample from Buti-Bag to review and share with you. Only the best products make it onto this site. All photos, opinions, and over-use of the words like “amazing” and “awesome” are my own. Love this brand!}

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Custom Little Girl’s Birthday Bash Giveaway Package – $500 Value!

The Girls are So Much Fun & Addilyn’s Turning 1 Birthday Bash Giveaway is now LIVE… This super sweet event will run from July 10th – July 31st, 2012. I am so excited to have partnered with the amazing bloggers, crafters, and brands to to bring you guys this seriously huge prize package – check it out…

Brought to you by This Girl’s No ExpertThis Mom’s No Expert, Wiregrass ParentingSwanky Moms Club and Just A Marketing Momand Co-Hosted by There’s A Contest For That,  Mom ‘N Daughter Savings, Giveaway Overload, Cherished Handmade Treasures, Adian’s Brain Balance Journey & Writer, Mother, Other.

Sweet little Miss Addilyn Rose, is turning 1 year old and we are kicking off her birthday with a BANG by bringing you this CUSTOM LITTLE GIRL GIVEAWAY WORTH $500!! [Read more…]

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Fluffy Fourth Cloth Diaper Giveaway – $415 Value!

Welcome to the Fluffy Fourth of July sponsored by Gnome’s Naturals and hosted by Life With Levi! Whether you’re just starting out using cloth diapers or already a fluffy pro, this giveaway prize offers something for everyone.

Fluffy Fourth Ultimate Starter Pack

One lucky winner will receive the ULTIMATE cloth diaper stash starter pack, valued at over $415!!!

This amazing prize prize pack includes:

  • THREE ones & twos All In One Diapers
  • ONE AppleCheeks Bamboo Little Bundle
  • ONE AppleCheeks Microterry Little Bundle
  • TWO Tots Bots Easy Fit or Tini Fit Diapers
  • TWO Rumparooz G2 Pocket Diapers or Little Joey Newborn All In Ones
  • ONE Bummis Beautiful BASIC Kit
  • SIX Organic Cotton Prefold Diapers
  • ONE Bummis Super Snap Wrap
  • ONE Bummis Super Lite Wrap
  • TWO Snappis
  • ONE AppleCheeks Storage Sac Pail Liner
  • ONE M Monkey Foot Designs Wet Bag for when you’re on the go.
  • ONE KalmSkin Travel Size Cloth Diaper Safe Rash Stick
  • ONE Bag of Rockin’ Green Laundry Detergent
  • ONE Clean Cheeks Wipes Concentrate
  • ONE 6 Pack of AppleCheeks Cloth Wipes
  • ONE Mini Shower Diaper Sprayer
  • ONE Pack of AppleCheeks Flushable Diaper Liners

That’s all the diapers AND accessories you need for 18 diaper changes!! And as all busy mommas know, you have got to be prepared when you’ve got a baby in diapers, right? Gnome’s Naturals is a cloth diaper and natural parenting store owned & operated by Lori Whitlock. As a mom of a toddler, Lori is always searching for great natural products for herself and her family. When she finds products that she loves, she sticks with them. Lori created Gnome’s Naturals to share those products with you. As a cloth diaper blogger, Lori has tried almost every cloth diaper on the market and strives to carry only the best of the best.

Supporting WAHM’s

In addition to some well known brands that Lori loves, Gnome’s Naturals also carries work at home mom (WAHM) made items in the store. Make sure you check out the WAHM Spotlight section for products that are handmade by moms in North America. Lori is a huge proponent of moms supporting moms and she hopes that by retailing some mom-made items, she can help support them financially as well. If you’re new to cloth diapering, Gnome’s Naturals offers several different cloth diaper trial packages. Beyond cloth diapers, Gnome’s Naturals also carries a great selection of baby carriers, baltic amber teething necklaces, breastfeeding products, and more.

Ready To Win?

Just enter using the easy Rafflecopter form below. All entries are optional – be sure to come back often to complete the daily entries, since the more entries you have, the more chances you have to win! {Feelin’ lucky? Check out the big list of other prizes you can win from me this month too, over in the sidebar!}

Giveaway open to residents of the US & Canada. Contest ends Friday, July 6th. Good Luck!

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