The Summer Fun Giveaway Hop: (Sponsor) BugBand

Thank you for stopping by The Summer Fun Giveaway Event, hosted by Mama to 4 Blessings and Mommyhood Chronicles! This event will take place from July 8th at 12:01am EST to July 18th at 11:59pm EST. For this event we will be celebrating summer! Which means each participating blogger will be offer summer related giveaways $15.00 and up! 

After entering my fantastic giveaway be sure to visit each blog from the linky below the Rafflecopter and enter for your chance to win some really great summer prizes!

My giveaway for this event is sponsored by BugBand! An all natural family safe bug repellent!

Keep your family chemical free and safe from the bugs this summer! NO DEET! Even their wristbands are safe for babies! Please see my review of BugBand here!

Prize pack includes the following ($26.69 retail value):

• 1 - family pack of wristbands

• 1 - 3 oz pump spray lotion

• 1 - 15 count tub of towelettes 

a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclaimer: Please note that Kids, Clutter & Chaos and “The Summer Fun Giveaway Event” bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. We will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). The sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly. We will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify the blog you won a prize from within 4-6 weeks for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you.

Summer Solstice Giveaway Hop (Sponsor Spotlight): Rain or Shine Kids

June 18th. Oregon. Raining. Yet 2 days ago it was 90 degrees. That is how Oregon weather is most of the Summer. It could rain on any given day, so you just better be prepared for anything.

Thankfully Rain or Shine Kids, located in neighboring Seattle, Washington can relate and have created fun, hip, urban products to keep not only us Oregonians prepared, but families all over the world!

I had received a ROSK Woobee Fleece blanket when Little Brother was born and since he was born in February it was perfect for covering the stroller and baby carrier. So I was so excited to now have the opportunity to review one of their Sun Covers!

About ROSK

Rain or Shine Kids started in 2005 with the all weather multi-purpose stroller blanket, the WooBee. Heather Correa founded ROSK trying to keep her daughters dry in the unpredictable Seattle weather. With it's fun, functional and smart design, ROSK quickly became a parenting essential.

ROSK is a true family owned business. Their products are tested from the mountain to the beaches and are manufactured in Seattle as well as a hand selected, like-minded factory overseas.

ROSK Review
We walk every single day. Usually for about an hour around our neighborhood. Not only do me and the boys need to get out, but our very large dog needs some exercise too. Thank goodness for double strollers and now the Sun Cover!

The canopies on the double stroller are pretty good for sun coverage, but the boys little legs would always stick out. It is such a pain to lather up the sunscreen when you just want to get outside and get moving. Especially with nap schedules and all the other things we have to work around in our day. The ROSK Sun Cover is perfect for this! And since babies 6 months and younger can't wear sunscreen at all, this is a must have for keeping the little ones safe and comfortable.

The Sun Cover is generous in size, bell shaped to fit all configurations of baby seats, strollers, baby carriers, etc. It measures 33" in length, 22" width at the top and 33" width at the bottom. It has two sets of ties to secure the cover so it stays put! It is lightweight at only 6 ounces, white so it doesn't get hot and protects at UPF 45+!

Photo Courtesy of ROSK

Photo Courtesy of ROSK

Photo Courtesy of ROSK

The Sun Cover easily fit the double stroller (minus Little Brother kicking and poking his feet out the sides). It was perfect. I felt good knowing the boys were safe, yet cool on our walk. This is something that will be used each and every day here at my house and is lightweight enough it can easily be thrown in the diaper bag for outings as well. Bonus I got to review the Sun Orange color and it matches our stroller!

The Sun Cover comes in 5 fun bright edging colors. You can purchase them here. And make sure to keep up with them on Facebook for updates and sale specials too!

Along with the ROSK Sun Cover and line of Rain Blankets, ROSK has added fun bibs and burp clothes as well. Check them out, you'll be glad to have the protection for your kids!

WINT IT: ROSK has generously offered a Sun Cover in your choice of edging color to one of my readers in my Summer Solstice Giveaway Hop going on now! This giveaway runs from June 18-24 so make sure to enter to win this and other fantastic kids products! ENTER HERE!
Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of review. I did not receive any compensation for this review. The opinions in my reviews are my own, and others’ opinions may vary. This post was written by me and not edited by anyone.

Summer Solstice Giveaway Hop #SummerSolstice

Welcome to the 2012 Summer Solstice Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! Over 100 bloggers have teamed up to bring you some amazing prizes to start your summer!

This event will run from June 18-24, 2012 and hopefully you’ll be able to find (and win!) some great summer prizes, which will help you at the beach, BBQ, or backyard fun in the sun! Each of our giveaways features a prize value minimum of $25.00 and there is plenty of time to hop down the entire list!

My giveaway is a great set of products that will help keep your kids looking good and feeling good this Summer!

Prize Pack includes the following ($115 retail value):
• Set of 3 individual Powder Pouches.
Please see my review of Powder Pouch here.
• One Sun Cover from Rain or Shine Kids. Your choice of color trim.
Please see my review of ROSK here!
• $30 credit to Gabs & Eddy online store!
Please see my review of Gabs & Eddy Very Cute Crocheted Hats here!
• $30 credit to Small Concept online children's boutique!
Please see my review of Small Concept here!

MamaNYC also has a HUGE grand prize giveaway for this event! So after entering my giveaway make sure to enter the grand prize HERE or visit the #1 spot on the linky below!

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Summer Solstice Giveaway Hop (Sponsor Spotlight): Powder Pouch

It's finally Summer! This means camping, beach trips, sandbox' and being outdoors! And this means LOTS of dirty sandy kiddos! All of that sand can be left on the beach and at the door with the help of Powder Pouch!

I had spotted Powder Pouch online and I knew this would be a welcome item to our house. My sons' sandbox is just outside our back door, which means A LOT of sand entering the back door with the kids.

About Powder Pouch
Powder Pouch was created by a fifth-generation beach family who learned their love of the sand did not need to carry over into their homes.

• Drawstring bag encloses a soft, 100% cotton pouch
• Washable and refillable
• Comes with a starter supply of talc powder
• Helps keep sand out of vehicles and upholstery
• Makes changing baby diapers on beach more comfortable for everyone involved

The Powder Pouch is a small cotton pouch that is filled with talc powder. The pouch has a Velcro closure so you can refill the pouch when it's empty. They come in all sorts of fun designs and patterns and store in a little leather drawstring bag. It's easy and fun to use. And small enough to take anywhere.

You simply remove the Powder Pouch from the drawstring bag, give it a few taps to release the powder and then gently wipe the sandy skin. All sand will fall easily away. And it did! 

Powder Pouch Review

We used ours in the sandbox for my review, however I plan on keeping one with us for traveling as well. Cleaning up the kids wasn't even a fight. Big Brother requested his own and could easily wipe the sand off all by himself. He even likes to get out of the sandbox, use the Powder Pouch then get back in so he can do it all over again. The sand falls off easily just as promised.

They are small and clean so very easy to throw in the diaper or beach bag and this is a must have for diaper changing on the beach! Best of all you can wash them, refill them and reuse them! 

Each Powder Pouch is just $8.99 and comes with a starter supply of talc powder. But as they mention on their website, everyone will want their own. So check out their buy 5 get one free variety pack!

Make sure to "like" Powder Pouch on Facebook for all updates, specials and fun summer information!

WIN IT: This is the perfect product for my Summer Solstice Giveaway Hop and Powder Pouch was generous enough to send some for my readers! Come back and enter starting June 18th for a chance to win a set of 3 for your family as well as other fantastic Summer prizes! ENTER HERE!

Itzy Ritzy (Snack Happened Mini) Review & Giveaway

I've been eyeing those reusable snack bags for some time now. But never made the plunge to buy them. I guess we were comfortable with our plastic sandwich bags and didn't know what to expect with the reusable ones and cleaning them etc.

I love my wet bags made for cloth diapers. I use them for everything. So I figured if the snack bags were as cool as wet bags, well then it was a no brainer. So I was excited when Itzy Ritzy agreed to let me review their new Snack Happened Mini Bags.

Itzy Ritzy is a company that believes you don't have to lose your style and coolness factor just because you are now a parent. Itzy Ritzy offers exceptional and hip baby, toddler and adult products all designed with beauty, style, sophistication, function and fun in mind.

About Itzy Ritzy Snack Happened Mini Bags

• FDA approved & BPA Free! Unlike the others!
• Ideal for little hands, snacks, fruit, picnics, school lunches, mini first aid kits, cell phones, car & plane trips, crayons, travel-size toiletries, iPods, cameras, keys, hiking, camping, travel, beach gear & other small items!
• Lead free YKK zipper top keeps crumbs, drips & contents securely inside - Zipper not Velcro for SILENT Snacking!
• 100% cotton designer fabric exterior with thick and lush PVC-Free waterproof lining interior - No cheap nylon here!
• Reusable + Washable + Eco-friendly + Fashionable
• 7 inches x 3½ inches
• Sold in 2-pack of the same fabric
• Machine washable
• CPSIA tested and compliant
• Made in the USA & Patent Pending

Snack Happened Mini Bag Review
The Snack Happened Minis are just that, mini. They are 7 inches by 3.5 inches. They will fit all your smaller snacks. Crackers, cereal, fruit, cheeses, etc. They come in really cute fun patterns such as the Playground Superheroes pattern, which I was lucky enough to review.

My favorite part of the Mini Bags is that they are made in the USA, they are FDA approved and have no BPA or PVC! So not only are you going green by reusing your snack bags, you can be sure you aren't tainting your kids snacks with unknown junk.

I also love that they come in a pack of two. And each bag has a cute little tag on it where you can write your child's name. Which means no more fighting over snacks! YAY!

They are very high quality. I was very impressed with the very thick waterproof interior. It is easy to wipe down or rinse. Just flip them inside out or of course you can throw them in the washing machine. I put a small ice pack in mine with a couple of string cheeses for our train ride and felt confident that it wouldn't leak. And it didn't. It was much smaller and more convenient to pack than a bigger cooler for just a couple small items.

The Snack Happened Mini Bags would also be great for any small items you want to throw in your bag safely. Cell phones, crayons, ipods, hand sanitizer, toiletries, etc. Think anything you don't want to leak all over your purse or diaper bag, or anything you want to keep safe from other leaks and scratches. And did I mention they are cute and stylish so you won't mind using them for everyday use.

Itzy Ritzy also offers the sandwich size Snack Happened bags, Wet Happened? bags (wet bag size) and so many other fantastic products for kids and Mom's too! They also won a 2012 Cribsie Award! Congrats Itzy Ritzy!

Make sure to keep up with Itzy Ritzy on Facebook! They post new fabric choices, contest, coupons and more.

I love the Snack Happened bags and I'm sure you will too! So make sure to ENTER HERE for a chance to win a set of your very own in my Sunsational Summer Giveaway Hop!

Disclosure: I received this product for the purpose of review. I did not receive any compensation for this review. The opinions in my reviews are my own, and others’ opinions may vary. This post was written by me and not edited by anyone.

Sunsational Summer Giveaway Hop! Fantastic kids Summer package! #sunsationalhop

Welcome to the Sunsational Summer Giveaway Event. This event is hosted by Blog It Forward, My Mommy's World, Taking Time For Mommy, And The Little Ones Too, and Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink. This event features giveaways with a value of $25 or more at each of the participating blogs! Be sure to visit each blog from the linky below and enter for your chance to win! This event will close on the first day of summer, June 20th at 11:59 pm EST. Good Luck and have a Sunsational Summer!

My giveaway package has everything you need to keep your little ones busy, happy and their tummy's full this Summer! I have amazing generous sponsors and hope you come to love these products just as much as my family does!

Prize pack includes the following (Over $100 retail value!):

• 1 box of Green Kid Crafts
   Please see my review of Green Kid Crafts here!
• A set of Veggie Fingerpaints from Wee Can Too Art Supply!
   See my review of Wee Can Too here!
• 10 assorted fruit/veggie pouches from Peter Rabbit Organics!
   See my review of Peter Rabbit Organics here!
• A set of Itzy Ritzy Mini Snack Bags (2 pack) from Itzy Ritzy! You choose your favorite 3 patterns and they will send you one from what they have in stock. 
   See my review of Itzy Ritzy Snack Bags here!
• 1 blue/green stripe SippiGrip from BooginHead!
   See my review of the SippiGrip here!

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Please understand that Blog It Forward, along with the "Sunsational Summer Event" bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. However, we are responsible for contacting our sponsors regarding the winner's prize at the close of the giveaway. We expect that our sponsors will fulfill their prize agreement and ship them to the winners in a timely manner.

Sunsational Summer Giveaway Hop - Coming Soon!

I've just signed up for the Sunsational Summer Giveaway Hop which is being hosted by My Mommy's World, Taking Time for Mommy and Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink. This hop will run from June 7-20. I'm working on a fantastic kids Summer giveaway prize so make sure to stay tuned!