Review~ Tadpoles- Sleep Sack

If you are looking for a great site that has perfect gifts for expecting mom's, new babies or if your doing some shopping for redoing your little ones bedroom.......then you have to check out Tadpoles Bedding Company.

They have all sorts of beautiful things.

I would love to have one of these play rugs in my toy room.

I was lucky, and got to do a test drive of their newest batch of products, the Tadpoles sleep sacks.

I think these are just a fantastic. They are warm snugly sleep sacks that snap on over your childs P.J's and cover them like a blanket. They are soooo soft and have so much room for little legs to move around in. I loved that it also unzips under the armpit and down around the legs so I could change diapers in the middle of the night without having to totally undress (and fully wake up) my son.

These are such a great alternative to loose blankets in the crib, helping to reduce the chance of SIDS. They are so great for the winter months and are roomy enough that I'll be able to put him in it until he is at least 10 months old.

You should really go check Tadpoles out and do some browsing. So many ideas and great products.

Review~ Wicked Big Bibs!

Doesn't the shop name alone just make you smile? I got to review a bib, not just any bib but a Wicked Big Bib!

Oh the awesomeness of these bibs.

I will never go back to those tiny thin bibs I used with all my other kiddo's. I have ruined many an outfit in the past because even though I used a bib while feeding my kids, their pants and their laps were never covered.

The Monster Mess Duo Bib drapes a child from neck to knee, and is designed to make buckling into a high chair or booster seat easy.

The larger than average width and length of the bib better protects your child's clothes while they are eating. Less frequent changes of clothes makes for less laundry and who wouldn't like that!

I always like to pick one favorite thing about the things I review and on these useful bibs it is the Velcro. Weird, I know, but the way these bibs are held closed is with a thick heavy duty Velcro that can't get pulled open by little hands....preventing more of a mess and food on my floor.

These bibs are very well made and wash up so nice. I toss them in the washer and don't have to reshape them back to their original shape like other bibs I have used.

Save money, save time...try a Wicked Big Bib!!

Winner!!!

Our lucky winner for the Pocket Meal Planner is...........

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Jamie

( ps cool name)

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Your gonna LOVE it. Promise!! Hey Jamie, email me would ya!

Ready go, you have 48 hours.

Review and Giveaway~ Pocket Full of Posies

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I am so in LOVE with today's Review and Giveaway! Literally, I could be their spokes person.

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Have you heard of Pocket Full of Posies yet??
Now I believe I have told you before, but I'll tell you yet again... I don't like to cook a whole lot. Anyone who knows me knows that and the reason why is that I hate it when 3 or 4 o'clock rolls around and I stand frustrated in front of my cupboards and fridge trying to scramble to put a decent meal together for my family.
UNTIL NOW. This monthly pocket system has done All of the work for me.
First, you start with a lovely packet like this one:

(there are many adorable styles to choose from)
It has sectioned off weekly pockets and it sticks right on your fridge.
Their are 2 ways to use it and I choose Option 1. It goes like this:
Option 1:
1. Create 4 recipe packs: (everything is included-40 recipes total)
-Choose 4 ingredient lists and the corresponding recipes.
2. Put 1 pack in each pocket.
3. Each week:
-Pull that week’s ingredient list
-Create a grocery shopping list
*Remember to buy everything from the ingredient list that you don’t already have, plus anything else you would need for the week. For example, I wouldn’t put spaghetti sauce on my list if I already have it on hand.
4. Do your grocery shopping.
*You will then have everything you need to make 5 meals for the week.
5. Each day:
-Choose a recipe and make it!
*There are 2 open days a week reserved for leftovers, eating out, etc.

Here is a video tutorial so you can see how it works first hand:


SO EASY!! I think my favorite part is that each week has an ingredient list of all the things you will need for all the meals that week and they all correspond. No crazy weird ingredient that you will only use once. You grab it and take it to the store with you, simple as that.
This Pocket Meal Planning system is designed to save time and money and keep your family consistently fed.

It is a miracle invention and I swear by it! Want to test one out? One lucky someone is getting the whole shebang!

Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Pocket Full of Posies, look around then come back and leave me a comment letting me know which pocket is your favorite.

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For extra entries:

(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 28th.

Winner and a HUGE favor needed!!!

First and foremost we have a winner of the Eclectic Whatnot Giveaway!! The LUCKY lady (and her mister) are......

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Laralee and Jake

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Whooo Hhoooo! Congrats to you. Please contact me within 48 hours or I'll have to pick another winner.

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Next.... I realize this is a shot in the dark and totally random..but I need the help of all you Utah peeps. My family and I are heading to a mini family reunion in St. George UT and I want to take advantage of the BEAUTIFUL red rock scenery and get some pictures taken. Does anyone know that area well? Does anyone know of a great Photographer in the area? Or.... (and here is the long shot part) is anyone reading this a Photographer in that area that wants to hook us up and work out a sweet deal with me!?!?!?!

If you have any thoughts on this matter I would love to hear them. Shoot me an email at JloMamaJama @ aol (dot) com

Giveaway~Eclectic Whatnot

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OH are you in for a great giveaway today!!

I am a HUGE fan of Eclectic Whatnot.

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This shop has the cutest camera strap slipcovers. Just take a peek ladies....
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I know right!!

Eclectic Whatnot features shabby, chic and just plain fun camera strap covers for your dSLR cameras.

These sturdy straps are made of an adorable combination of cotton prints and colorful knits.

And I am so excited because today someone gets to win a $25.00 store credit!!!

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Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Eclectic Whatnot, look around then come back and leave me a comment letting me know what else you love.

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For extra entries:

(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.

That's up to 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 20th.

Review~ Envirosax

I'm sure you all have seen or even used the same old reusable grocery sack. Most are a plain boring solid color with maybe just the stores name on it. But have you ever heard of Envirosax?

This shop is so Awesome.

Envirosax offers affordable, stylish, and durable designer reusable bags. They carry the message of re-use to a world ready for a brighter ecological future.

Their are so many styles to choose from including ones with fun graphics, to an organic series, they even have an exclusive section.

Did I mention that they fold up! This is how small they get. I love that I can snap it and toss it into my purse. I was also very impressed at how large it is when it is opened and that the handles can go up on my shoulder and leave my hands free to wrangle my children. No other reusable bag I have ever used has allowed me to do that.

They have a super cute kids bag line that not only makes my kids want to go to the store just to use it, but it has also become a sleepover sack, a church bag and baby doll carrying purse!

Some of the awesome things about their bags are:

*Tested for strength & safety
*Super strong, holds 44lbs
*Fully washable - won't fade
*Super convenient & water-resistant
*Fashionable & fun - a great gift idea!
*Solution to one-use plastic bags

I love ours and hope to see these fun and fashionable Envirosax in every checkout line!

Review~Adorn with A and M

I have the BEST stocking stuffer item for you today!

I would like to introduce you to an adorable shop called Adorn with A and M (Amy and Marnie).

This shop is packed full of the cutest chalkboard mats I have EVER seen.

I was so excited to get mine in the mail because I already had 7 different places lined up for it to tag along with us.

These travel chalk board mats can go Anywhere! On a plane, at church, in a restaurant...anywhere! I love that when my kids use it I don't have to worry about marker or pen stains getting on their clothes.

These mats have a securely sewn in elastic band to hold chalk and can be drawn on time and time again, then just wiped clean with a dry or wet cloth.

They come in such cute patterns and styles of fabric such as Michael Miller, Disney, Olivia the Pig, Superhero's and neutral ones as well.

They are so well made and were a hit with my kids as well as their friends. The best part is they roll up small to fit in a purse and secure closed with another elastic band...which is perfect because most of my children can't tie yet.

Such a great Christmas or Birthday gift! The prices are SUPER!! Also, Adorn with A and M can fit up to three of these in one envelope, so they wouldn't charge any additional shipping for the purchase of up to three.

And right now, for my readers, they are offering a 10% discount on all the items in their shop that have a letter "a" in parentheses -(a)...which are most of them! Just let them know your a Dress-up Drawer follower.

Gotta love these ladies!!

Head on over to their shop, you won't be disappointed!!

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Winner!!!

The WINNER of the Joy Bag Collection's Glee Bag is..................................................

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Mary Ellen

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Thanks for playing Mary Ellen, I hope you enjoy your new Glee bag! Please contact me within 48 hours or I'll have to choose another winner.

Stay tuned, more awesomeness headed your way tomorrow!

Giveaway- Joy Bag!

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I am so excited about today's giveaway!! If you are a photographer, a want-to-be photographer or just a mom'tog then you MUST know about....

The Joy Bag Collection!!

I have been looking for a cute case for my Cannon for over a year and all I had seen was boring black boxy ones. I about died when I was introduced to these Glee bags:

These bags allow your gear to not only be fashionable... but protected as well!

The GLEE will easily fit your DSLR body, with lens attached. Simply place your camera in the top of the GLEE, lens down, and you still have plenty of extra room.

One more little tid bit, all JOY bags are proudly created in the beautiful USA.

Raise your hand if you want one.... ok now go enter!

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Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Joy Bag Collection, look around then come back and leave me a comment letting me know which Glee bag you will choose if you win.

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For extra entries:(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.

That's up to 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 6th.

Two Winners Today!!

The first winner today is the winner of the Green Smart Puku Messenger bag, it goes to lucky lady:

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Shelbi

And my winner from last weeks Daffodillies gift certificate never got back to me so our new winner is:

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Susan

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Send me an email ladies, within 48 hours or I'll have to re-choose!

Exciting giveaway coming tomorrow!

Review and Giveaway~ Green Smart

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I have so much respect for today's Company!! Green Smart is just amazing! Talk about a company that takes a stand and creatively tries to make our planet a little greener every day. Green Smart's mission is accomplished through the eco-friendly materials in all kinds of awesome bags and through their eco- and people-friendly manufacturing processes.

Can you guess what this Laptop sleeve is derived from?

Or this multi functional Backpack?

100% from recycled plastic bottles!!!

I was so excited to test out this Puku Messenger Bag. I LOVE it.

First, I love the color and how sturdy it is. Also, that it looks like a messenger bag but you can access it from the top.

This bag is FULL of so many pockets. We're talking 9 of them before you even open it up! I choose this bag because inside it has a well sized main compartment with a full padded laptop bay.

I was blown away to find out that 30 plastic bottles were saved from a landfill and used in making My bag! How do I know? They put a number on the front of all their products that tells how many plastic bottles went into that item.

How does it work?

I am just so impressed and hope that this company's name continues to spread like wildfire!

I'm so excited because Green Smart has offered to give one of my readers a Puku Messenger Bag of their own!! Want one?

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Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to Green Smart look around then come back and leave me a comment letting me know what else you love.

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For extra entries:(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 29th.

Winner!!!

Oh I LOOOOVE announcing the winner day!!

And our lucky winner today is:

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Heidi

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Congrats, Miss Heidi!! Please contact me within 48 hours or I'll have to choose a new winner!

Thanks for playing and get ready for some more awesome giveaways and reviews...they are on their way!!

*updated- Never heard from Heidi, so new winner is:

Susan

Review and Giveaway~ Daffodillies

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I love to find shops that have really talented owners who can REALLY SEW WELL!!!

If you have never heard of Daffodillies I say to you...Get into their shop...Fast!! I love when my kids get to wear quality handmade Unique clothes.

My daughter started 2nd grade a few weeks ago and I got to do some school shopping. This is the perfect place to do it! These are some of my favorites:

They have so many adorable outfits and all of them could be mix n' matchable plus they have matching hair clips and bows. This mother and daughter's team takes time to get it right when it comes to applique and stitch detail.

These booties made me think that I may just need to have another baby girl. I can't even stand how stinkin' cute they are. In so many colors and patterns.

Daffodillies offers items for all occasions and seasons. I want all of their new Halloween items. They also offer super cute Adult, Teen and Children's Aprons and today I get to give one AWAY!

One Child's apron of the child's choice!

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Here's how to enter:
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First, (mandatory) head on over to Daffodillies, look around then come back and leave me a comment letting me know what else you saw that you loved.
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For extra entries:
(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.
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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 22nd.

Winner!!!

Another Winner!! Lucky you. And you are....

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Anne

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Hi Anne, please contact me within 48 hours or I'll have to pick another winner.

More giveaway's coming up!

Review and Giveaway~ My Baby Clothes Boutique

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Anyone gearing up for fall? Feel like doing a bit of online SHOPPING?

Look no further for your little one than My Baby Clothes Boutique. I could fill this entire page with the items they offer.

Anything from adorable outfits, shoes, swimwear and pettiskirts to christening gowns, accessories and costumes.

Literally a "you name it they have it" kind of store.

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Even a great Organic section.

At MyBabyClothesBoutique.com they strive to bring you the most fashion forward and trendy baby clothes on the web, all at a Guaranteed Lowest Price!
Their team searches to find the cutest, most comfortable, and highest quality clothes and accessories available. If you are looking for something that they don't provide, let them know and they will find it for you and add it to their wide selection of designer clothes.

It being almost Halloween I opted for a costume for my little bug and I was so impressed with how well it was put together. (sorry for the bad picture)

Your in luck today because My Baby Clothes Boutique is giving one of my readers a $25.00 gift credit towards anything in their shop.

Go crazy looking, I did.

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Here's how to enter:

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First, (mandatory) head on over to My Baby Clothes Boutique, look around then come back and leave me a comment letting me know what you would pick.

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For extra entries:

(Follow The Dress-up Drawer, blog about this giveaway, tweet, or put my button on your blog)Make sure you do all of the extra entries in a separate comment.That's up to 4 different extra comments/4 extra ways to enter.

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Good luck, winner will be chosen 5 days from now. And announced on Wednesday the 15th.

**WINNER UPDATE**

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Sadly,

I never heard from the winner of the A Joyful Life Giveaway so the new winner is.....

Paige

Congrats Paige, send me a quick heads up to let me know your details!

Great GIVEAWAY coming up tomorrow!!!!

Review~ BABYWOOD

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I was so excited to do this review from BABYWOOD!

I have fond memories of sitting down and watching Tommy Boy or Billy Madison on a Saturday night sporting my "Rachel" (from Friends) haircut and eating about a bag and a half of Funyuns.

My sisters and I still quote tonz of the lines from all of our favorite movies. So when I was given the chance to review a few of these hilarious onsies from BABYWOOD I had the hardest time picking out which ones I wanted.

They are so funny!

BABYWOOD features baby and kids clothing with your favorite Movie and T.V. quotes. Movies from Star Wars, Anchorman and Zoolander to T.V. shows like 24, Lost and my personal FAV The Office.

I was worried that after I washed mine it would be cracked or peal off but I have washed mine several times (newborn...remember) and they look as new as the day I got them in the mail. Excellent quality here people!

Ian, from this company, was so awesome to work with and I got the onsies so fast.

The coolest part is that if you don't see your favorite quote you just let them know because they are open to requests. So start thinking of your favorite quote and head on over.

Tell em' I sent ya!

Winner!!!

So my "oops" Giveaway winner is................

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Cheri

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WHOOOOOHOO!

Cheri, let me know you know....ya know! Within 48 hours or I'll have to pick another winner.

Thanks for playing everyone, another great review coming tomorrow.

A quick "my mistake" GIVEAWAY!!

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I'm a dork and didn't realize that A Joyfull Life wanted to give a personalized T.V. Time Chart AND a Weekly Meal Planner away to one of my readers.

Good thing Carrie is so freakin' awesome and forgives my dorkiness!

This is a quick Giveaway and all you need to do to enter is :

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Visit her shop and come back and tell me in a comment what else you saw that you loved.

That's it!!!

PLUS-After that first comment, you can leave FIVE, that's right FIVE free entries. Just leave me 5 separate comments with just your name.

Now run and go enter.....:)

Giveaway ends Saturday the 4th at midnight.