Lug Travel Giveaway @ Sassyfrazz

Over at Sarah's Blog, Sassyfrazz, Lug Travel has sponsored a giveaway to one Sassyfrazz reader! What an opportunity. Go over to Sassyfrazz to find out more!

Mariana Breastfeeding Dolls

Have you heard of the Mariana Breastfeeding Dolls? Click Here To Read More!

Mariana is a breastfeeding doll made by women from Chama Viva, a breastfeeding community group in a very poor area of Pernambuco, Brazil. She is an educational toy that helps children to learn about natural birth and breastfeeding. Buying this doll you will be supporting Chama Viva's activities and will support these women and their families.

I love these dolls. I think they are so beautiful. The dolls have such loving little painted faces. They look at their infants so lovingly. I love them. To top it all off, they are educational and affordable. Each doll is completely different from the other dolls, since they are handmade. They have different clothing, hair, faces, everything. In case you're wondering how the baby attaches to the mama doll, there is a little snap on the doll's breast. I would love to have one of these for my daughters. Formula feeding is not the norm in the world, although it seems to be in the United States, but it is the exception. Don't take me wrong. Formula is a blessing to many infants. I love this doll for its educational simplicity. It promotes something all women can do--feed their children with their own breasts. I can't cry out the praises of a woman's body enough. God just made us awesomely.

Well... without further ado, here is a photo of one of the dolls. This one is one of my favorites. :)

This is one of my favorites.

Giveaway @ Ribbon Rockstar

Ribbon Rockstar is having an awesome giveaway for a Kitchenaid Mixer. I'm really excited about this giveaway. I love to bake! But I have no mixer! Aaaaaaaaah!

Scripture Sunday: Nick Vujicic

Instead of doing a verse as usual, I thought I'd share a video of Nick Vujicic. This is one awesome man of God!

If you're curious for more videos... just search "Nick Vujicic" on Youtube.com

Chesapeake Ribbons (Show & Tell)

Today I received 3 Adorable Chesapeake Ribbons Infant Clips in the mail! Anna looks so adorable in them! I am also happy to report that Anna has NOT pulled the clip out all day! She looks so cute and girly! I LOVE THESE CLIPS!!! They clip so easily to Anna's thin hair and stay in all day. It feels good to finally put girly clips in her hair! Thank you so much Margie!!!

I definitely suggest going over to Chesapeake Ribbons and checking out Margie's full line. She makes big poofy girly bows for the girl with lots of hair and adorable infant clips for girls like mine with very little hair and many more wonderful items! Margie also sells belts for boys and girls! They're a huge hit with parents with boys! Don't forget to check out Margie's blog, either. She is always holding great giveaways and contests. Margie is also due any day with her second baby, so wish her luck and congratulations!

Here's a slide show of photos of Anna in her new clippies! Isn't she darling??? :)

20% Off In June @ Rockin Momma

Bekah is offering a 20% discount on all pouch slings ordered in JUNE at Rockin Mama Baby Slings!

To see Rockin Momma's site go here: http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=377469178

So why order custom made? Bekah can create slings with your exact measurements. If you are short, tall, big, or small... Bekah can create a custom sling that's just right for you! I happen to be a smaller person. I'm just barely over 5 foot 1. Slings are often uncomfortable and practically hang to my knees. I had one for my daughter (the ones that don't adjust much) and my little girl was resting at my thighs lol. I didn't use that one much with my daughter. But with a custom made baby sling (had I had one at the time) my little girl would have rested right on my chest comfortably.

Here is one of her newest creations:
Products:
Wraps:
Stretchy wraps: $30
Wraps with a silk panel: $40
Pouches:
One layer: $25
Two layer/Reversible Cotton: $30
Two layer/Reversible Silk and Cotton: $40
Two layer/Reversible Silk and Minkee: $45
Blankets:
Rag Quilts, Depending on Size: $35-$80
Baby Fleece blanket: $30
Adult Fleece blanket: $75
Personalized Onesies: Size Small (0-3 Months)
With Initial: $10
With Design: $12
Matching Headband: $5
Extras:
Add a pocket: $5
Add a key loop: $3


If you'd like to e-mail directly, Bekah's e-mail address is rockinmommababygear@live.com

Favorite Foto Friday

This week's theme Messy Places/Disorderly Conduct:
This is what happens when you leave your little girl alone with a box of tissues...

And this photo was a one in a Billion shot! LOL! Ah... memories, memories. LOL!

Anna's Daddy

In 2006 my husband and I brought our first (and only, so far) child into the world. A daughter. I am so blessed that my husband is who he is. As a man. As a man of God. That he could father my daughter. My husband has always respected women. He treats his mother wonderfully. He treats me with grace and love. We waited until marriage for physical love. (kwim?) That ensures, to me, that he respects women. What better man could I have to raise a daughter--our daughter? He loves our little girl. He cuddles with her on the couch and watches Spongebob with her. They love to wrestle. Paul lifts her onto his shoulders to touch high things--trees, the ceiling... I've always known how lucky I have been to be blessed with such a wonderful husband. Since my daughter was born, I realize how much more blessed I am... more blessed than I could ever ask or imagine. He's a great father. I can see him playing Barbies with our daughters, playing tea party and dress up. He is the kind of earthly father I never had. I am so blessed... blessed beyond measure. I am blessed to have Paul as my husband and as the father of my child(ren).

I wrote this about a week ago, thinking about my sweet hubby. I hope that nothing here offends anybody. That isn't the point.
MM

Blush Topless Undershirt

The Little Window Shoppe is having a giveaway for a Blush Topless Undershirt. I'd love to have one of these. They are so handy. While pregnant, they can help you to wear your prepregnancy jeans longer. While not pregnant, they can just add cute layering to your favorite outfits!
Go on over to The Little Window Shoppe if you want to sign up to win. It's a great contest!

Wordless Wednesday: Photobooth

These photos were taken at our college's "Evening Masquerade"... I was a few weeks pregnant here.



And these ones were taken when we were lowly college freshmen...

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Mary Cassatt

Growing up and even to this day, my favorite artist has been Mary Cassatt. Mary loved painting women and children together in every day situations. She painted mothers washing her daughter's feet, pre-adolescent girls braiding their hair... things of that nature. You should really look her up for more information. Mary Cassatt is a wonderful artist. Recently, while searching for breastfeeding pictures, I came across artwork of hers that I have never seen before. (Honestly, I've seen the third one down before, but had to include it. It's one of my favorites!) I'd like to share those now. I love these paintings! (I've shared one of these before in a Fact O' The Week post.)

Wow! I'm in the Top 20 for the Kid in You Contest!!!

I was just told that I am in the top 20 for my photo of Anna on 5 minutes for mom's contest!!! To go vote (I won't tell you who to vote for... *wink* *wink*) but here's a reminder of my beautiful little girl.....

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Free Rice!

Have you all heard about Free Rice? It's a challenging word game online. For each word you get right, they donate 20 grains of rice. Doesn't sound like much, but the game is so addictive that you can easily feed many hungry bellies in no time flat. To play Free Rice, just click here to play! It's a good game to pass the time, but it's also a good game to feed the hungry.

Scripture Sunday

“I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Revelation 21: 2-4

Island Baby Boutique

I recently won a 25 dollar gift certificate to Island Baby Boutique. You may have seen Kailani's blog out there in cyberspace. I love reading through it. She always has fun giveaways.
Anyhow, I decided to get 4 of her beautiful bibs. She then offered me an embroidered burp cloth with Anna's name on it. The quality of the bibs... let's just say I was surprised IN A GOOD WAY! They are sewn so carefully... I could hardly believe that she makes them herself! I love the embroidered burp cloth. It's so beautiful. If you have a moment, go to Kailani's Island Baby Boutique website or go ahead and see her Etsy shop for more of her fabulous products!
Thanks Kailani!