My favorite print company, Shutterfly, has recently come out with some stylish new 5×5 square cards and 3×5 folded note cards.  I love their 100+ new designs, and my favorite use for them is Thank You Cards or Birth Announcements, since those apply me to me most right now.  :)

Of course, you can also use them for wedding or party invitations, announcements, just a note to say hello, or anything else.  Both sizes of cards are printed on premium eco-friendly 110lb weight cardstock in a matte finish.  Check out some of my favorite designs:

5×5 Square Note Cards

3×5 Folded Note Cards

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You can purchase these notecards, and many other cool photo products, at Shutterfly.com.  SRP for the 3×5s in a set of 25 is $1.49 per card.  SRP for the 5×5s in a set of 25 is $1.99 per card.

Free shipping on orders $30+ from Shutterfly.com with promo code SHIP30 Offer valid 7/1-8/1!  75 Free 4×6 Photo Prints when you use code FACEBOOK75.  Not a member yet?  Sign up with Shutterfly.com and receive 50 free prints!

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Shutterfly would like to offer one lucky babybix blog reader their very own 25-pack of your choice of 5×5 or 3×5 cards!  This is up to a $50 value!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

For extra entries:

• Tell me which size cards you’d choose if you won.
• Tell me what you’d use them for.
• Visit Shutterfly.com, and tell me another product that you like.
• Tell me if you’ve used Shutterfly before.
• Follow Shutterfly on Facebook or @shutterfly on Twitter.  One extra entry each.  Another extra entry for writing on their Facebook wall that babybix sent you!
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
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Thanks to Shutterfly for providing a sample for review.

This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 8/16, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

About Cascadian Farm:

The story of Cascadian Farm begins with the story of our founder, Gene Kahn. 38 years ago, Gene was an idealistic 24-year old grad-school dropout from Chicago, who just wanted to make a difference in the world. He recognized the delicate balance between nature and humans. Inspired by reading “Silent Green” and “Diet For A Small Planet”, Gene wanted to go back to the land and farm in a way that would not harm the natural beauty of the earth or her inhabitants. So he set out to farm organically on a little stretch of land next to the Skagit River in the Cascade Mountains of Washington.

Today Cascadian Farm has grown beyond our original farm and is recognized as a pioneer in converting conventional farms to organic. We were organic before “organic” was a trend, or even before it was certified by the USDA. From day one, we’ve farmed in a way that preserves the soil, and protects the rivers and streams around us. By working in harmony with the land, we offer products that balance the needs of the environment along with the needs of your nutrition.

Do you play FarmVille?  I don’t, but apparently everyone I know on Facebook does!  Cascadian Farm is now the first “real” brand to have a presence in FarmVille, and for this week only (July 19-26), you can plant Cascadian Farm Organic Blueberries on your farm!  How fun is that?  FarmVille users will see Cascadian Farm coupons, organic farming and green living tips, and the Cascadian Farm organic blueberries will be the most profitable FarmVille crop available in the game during this week.

Cascadian Farm has also created an avatar farmer called “Farmer Joe Cascadian,” who was inspired by the brand’s real-life farmers. “Farmer Joe” will serve as the “virtual” tender to the brand’s own FarmVille farm and users can request to be his neighbor by “friend-ing” him online at www.facebook.com/farmerjoecascadian and by using the FarmVille application to become his neighbor in the game.  You can read more about this at the Cascadian Farm blog.

Thanks to Cascadian Farm through MyBlogSpark for providing the product, prize pack, information, and giveaway.

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You can purchase Cascadian Farm Organic products online at amazon.com or at a store near you (I get mine at Whole Foods).

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Cascadian Farm would like to offer one lucky babybix blog reader their very own Prize Pack!

This includes:

• Cascadian Farm Fruit & Nut Granola
  
• Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bars
• Cascadian Farm coupons
• a game card containing $10 FarmVille currency.

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

For extra entries:

• Visit cascadianfarm.com or Cascadian Farm on amazon and tell me what product you’d like to try.
• Tell me if you’ve already tried something from Cascadian Farm and what it is, or if you’ve heard of Cascadian Farm before.
• Tell me if you play FarmVille, or who you’d give the gift card to if you won.
• Follow Cascadian Farm on Facebook or Farmer Joe Cascadian on Facebook.  One extra entry each.  Another extra entry for writing on their Facebook wall that babybix sent you!
• Sign up for the Cascadian Farm newsletter (and get coupons!).
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
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This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 8/11, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

A new survey commissioned by FINISH revealed that pre-rinsing dishes and loading the dishwasher are considered the least enjoyable activities when preparing a meal. 80% of respondents said they wished they had ways to shorten the amount of time spent cleaning up after a meal without sacrificing quality.  I can definitely agree with that!  I will cook, but my husband gets dishwashing duty.    Finish just came out with a new product to make dishwashing easier – the Quantumatic.  Clip it on your dishwasher, and it will take care of the rest!  No more pre-washing necessary – just throw your dishes in and turn on the dishwasher.

Pre-washing is probably the most painful part of the dish washing process for me, so the Quantumatic is right up my alley.  We also have really hard water, so the Jet-Dry product is great for producing spotless dishes every time, even on plastics.

Finish Quantumatic

FINISH® QUANTUMATIC™ is a revolutionary new dishwasher detergent dispenser and refill system that delivers the performance power of QUANTUM™ automatically for 12 washes. FINISH® QUANTUMATIC™ helps users experience satisfaction and confidence in knowing that dishes will be clean the first time, every time – even without pre-rinsing. With all dishwashing detergents changing to phosphate-free formulations, now is the time to change your routine and try this innovative dishwashing system.

Follow these simple steps with FINISH® QUANTUMATIC™ to have automatically clean dishes the first time, every time:

• Place the refill into the dispenser; close the lid and lock
• Clip FINISH® QUANTUMATIC™ to the top rack of your dishwasher
• Use your dishwasher as you normally would; after 12 washes, replace the refill

Designed to release a pre-measured dose of detergent for 12 washes, FINISH® QUANTUMATIC™ takes the effort out of dishwashing. The advanced detergent releases each agent when needed during the cycle – powerful enzymes to soften burnt on food, bleach to attack tough stains like coffee and tea, and rinse agent to deliver amazing shine. In fact, the detergent formula is so powerful, there’s no need to pre-rinse your dishes. This dishwashing system also features an intelligent counter that shows the number of washes left and indicates when it’s time to refill. FINISH®, the #1 recommended brand by more dishwasher brands, offers innovative and effective dishwashing products that deliver perfection every time you wash.

Finish Jet-Dry Turbo Dry

FINISH® JET-DRY® TURBO DRY® is a type of dishwasher additive—a Drying Agent—that is specifically engineered to give you Cabinet-dry™ cutlery, glasses and plastics right out of the dishwasher.

Simply fill your rinse agent dispenser with FINISH® JET-DRY® TURBO DRY® and it will be automatically released in the rinse cycle every time your dishwasher runs.

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The suggested retail price for a dispenser and refill with 12 washes is $9.99; a refill 2 pack with 24 washes is $10.99; a refill 3 pack with 36 washes is $15.49.  Jet-Dry Turbo Dry retails for $4.59.  Get the Quantumatic, Jet-Dry, or other Finish products on amazon.com or at a store near you.

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Finish would like to offer one lucky babybix blog reader their very own Quantumatic AND Jet-Dry Turbo Dry!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

For extra entries:

• Visit finishdishwashing.com and tell me what product you’d like to try or something you learned.
• Tell me if you already use Finish products, and if so which one?
• If you don’t use Finish dishwashing detergent, tell me what brand you currently use and if you are happy with it.
• Tell me if you use a drying agent, and which one.
• Tell me if you pre-wash your dishes.
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
• Add my logo to your site:



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This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 7/30, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

About Bake Me A Wish:

Bake Me a Wish! is the premium nationwide service for delivery of gourmet birthday cakes. Our cakes are made with only the finest, freshest ingredients by an award-winning family run New York bakery that also supplies pastries to some of Manhattan’s most elite restaurants.

I was recently introduced to Bake Me A Wish when my parents received the Chocolate Truffle Lava Cakes from my cousin as a Thank You gift.  They were raving about this awesome cake they got, and made me come over to try some.  Wow!  They come with instructions on how to warm them up in the oven or microwave and turn out deliciously ooey gooey.

Bake Me A Wish sent me the Chocolate Mousse Torte Cake to review, and it did not disappoint.  The cake is moist and fluffy, and the mousse is light and not overly sweet.  There is just enough frosting so that you are still eating a cake with frosting, and not frosting with cake.    It comes well packaged with ice packs to keep your cake cool and fresh in its fancy gold box, with a personalizable greeting card.  You can also choose what you’d like the chocolate plaque to say.

Description of the Chocolate Mousse Torte Cake:

Two chocolate layers filled with luscious chocolate whipped cream mousse, then covered with milk chocolate frosting and a dark chocolate glaze. Garnished with fudge rosettes and dark chocolate shaves.

Have a special occasion coming up, and don’t know what to get the person?  Father’s Day is right around the corner, and this would be a great last minute gift idea.  You can also input all of your special occasions into their Event Reminder tool to be reminded when it’s time to start ordering your cakes!  You can place your order up to 2 months in advance, and orders can be shipped 2-day, next day, or even Saturday 2-day or next day.

Check out some of the other cakes that make me drool:

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Bake Me A Wish Gourmet Classic Cakes are $39.95, Decadent Delight Brownie Cakes are $34.99, Singular Sensations Brownie Cakes are $19.99, and Ultimate Coffee Cakes are $29.99.  Save 10% when you order 2 or more cakes!

Win One

Bake Me A Wish would like to offer one lucky babybix blog reader their very own choice of cake!  This is a $35 value!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

** Contest ended – Congrats Becca! **

For extra entries:

• Visit bakemeawish.com and tell me what cake you’d choose if you won.
• Tell me what your second choice is – you know you want more than one! 
• Tell me if you have already tried something from Bake Me A Wish and what it is.
• Enter the Bake Me A Wish giveaway at starimpulse or coolestkidreviews.
• Follow Bake Me A Wish – @bakemeawish on Twitter, on their blog, via newsletter (upper right), or on Facebook.  One extra entry each.  One more for writing on their Facebook wall that babybix sent you.
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
• Add my logo to your site:



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This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 7/12, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

About Vistaprint:

Vistaprint offers small businesses everything they need to market their business. We offer high-quality printed marketing materials, promotional products and marketing services such as copywriting, design, websites and postcard mailing.

When I first learned about Vistaprint many many years ago, it was because I was looking to get a small amount of business cards custom printed for a reasonable price.  They turned out great, arrived quickly, and were exactly what I wanted.  Since then, Vistaprint has expanded their collection of products to all kinds of business essentials like stationary, rubber stamps, flyers, signs, and promotional items like t-shirts, tote bags, calendars, and tons more!  They offer many FREE samples of items that you can try out (you just pay shipping) like free business cards, free pens, free car door magnets, free rubber stamps, and more!  Click through this link to see a list of current free promotions.

One product I didn’t know that Vistaprint carries is photobooks!  I LOVE photobooks!  I’m not a scrapbooker – too busy, too lazy, not creative enough, and I would spend way too much money buying the cute little things you can put in there.  Anyway, photobooks are a perfect way for me to keep my photos organized because you can arrange your pictures just as you like them online.  I can’t tell you how many times I tried to put a physical photo album together and by the time I got halfway through I realized that I had chronologically skipped about 10 pictures.

I was really pleased with the quality of the photobook.  You can choose from a variety of covers, layouts, and designs and receive your book in as few as 3 days!  I went with the leather cover (fancy!) 12×12 photo book, and put together a nice album of our latest Disneyland vacation.  It was really easy to import photos from Flickr, Picasa, or Facebook, or to just upload them directly from your computer.

Other photobook options include:

• 4×6 flip book (starting at $9.99)
• 5×7 flip book (starting at $12.99)
• 5×7 collage flip book (starting at $15.99)
• 8×8 photo book (starting at $33.99)
• 8×11 photo book (starting at $35.99)
• 12×12 photo book – leather, linen, or full color hard cover (starting at $57.99)

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The 12×12 photobook can be purchased at Vistaprint.com for $57.99.  Through 6/18, get 50% off most products, including Photo Books when you click through this link.  That brings the 12×12 price down to $28.99!

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Vistaprint would like to offer one lucky babybix blog reader their very own 12×12 Photo Book!  This is a $58 value!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

** Contest ended – Congrats Danielle! **

For extra entries:

• Visit vistaprint.com and tell me what other product you like.
• Tell me if you would choose a leather, linen, or full color hard cover.
• Tell me if you have already purchased something from Vistaprint and what it is.
• Tell me what you would put in your photo book.
• Tell me how you archive your pictures.
• Follow Vistaprint @vistaprint on Twitter.
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
• Add my logo to your site:



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This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 7/5, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

About Slobproof furniture:

It’s the fabric!
Crypton is a specially engineered fabric system with an integrated moisture barrier that promises – and delivers – permanent performance. No stains. No spills. No surprises. Impervious to the dirt and grime of everyday living, it resists whatever life can throw at it, remaining clean, dry, and beautiful. Life’s too short to worry about spilled milk, errant markers or muddy paws! Finally, furniture designed for the way we really live. We call it mess-free, stress-free slobproof living!

It’s the furniture!
My “made in the USA” seating line is environmentally friendly – manufactured with engineered woods and fluorocarbon free foam. And it’s built to last with strong, hardwood frames and inner springs that withstand years of use and abuse.

It’s the style!
Simple and sized for city living or sprawling suburbs, I hand-selected each piece for comfort, versatility and durability. With so many colors, patterns and seating options, Slobproof! with Crypton fits in any lifestyle, in any home.

Slobproof makes great looking furniture that is kid and pet-resistant (and reasonably priced too!).  Check out a couple of my favorite pieces.  These would be a great addition to any “man cave” or for your living room (everyone wins!).    You get to choose your own fabric, and there are matching ottomans too!  I love that you don’t have to sacrifice style anymore for function.  When we’re due for a new couch, I’m definitely heading over to Slobproof.

Sally Sofa – $1579

Jerry Chair – $1175

About Nuka:

I started Nuka Maternity collection three years ago, while I was pregnant with my second daughter. The idea behind the line was to create a luxurious collection of contemporary styles that could be enjoyed everyday.

We’re based in Los Angeles, where all our pieces are made. Everything is 100% USA made including all our signature fabrics. We use a lot of very soft fabric combinations of cotton/modal, bamboo/spandex and Tencel cotton.

Our one of a kind designs incorporate unique low impact hand dye techniques and water based printing in almost every collection as part of our mission in environmental awareness. The line includes elegant maternity dresses, tops, tees, tunics, hoodies and pants with a great emphasis on comfort and freedom for everyday.

I love that Nuka is a mom owned and operated business, and that everything is made in the USA.  Designer and owner Julia Noik knows what it’s like to have a growing belly and still want to feel comfortable and beautiful.  Nuka’s collection of maternity wear is easy to wear and extremely comfortable.  It’s stylish and soft, and will make you want to stop wearing those baggy sweatpants around. 

Nuka sent us their short sleeve v-neck zip hoodie to review in olive green ombre.  I love how it fits right in all the right places and is comfy enough to become your next favorite hoodie.   It still allows you to feel sexy and feminine while showing off your new curves, and would work well even after baby arrives.

Product description:

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You can purchase the V-neck Hoodie at nukamaternity.com for $100.

Use our exclusive coupon code BBIX for 15% off your order of $50 or more (valid through 5/5/10).

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Nuka will be giving away a V-neck Hoodie to one lucky babybix blog reader! This is a $100 value!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

** Contest closed – Congrats Cindy! **

For extra entries:

• Visit Nuka and tell me another product you like – leave the link.
• Tell me what article of clothing you love(d) when you were pregnant.
• Tell me who the lucky winner would be, and how many weeks/months pregnant they are.
• Subscribe to the Nuka Blog.
• Follow Nuka – on Facebook, or @nukamaternity on Twitter.  One extra entry each.
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
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This contest is open to US and Canadian residents.  I will select a random winner on 5/5, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

Replacing what’s currently under your sink with products that are non-toxic and safe for the environment is easier than ever with Seventh Generation’s environmentally friendly cleaning products.

Leading the “responsible cleaning” charge for the past twenty years, Seventh Generation has tapped into the disinfecting power of the herb thyme, to introduce an EPA registered line of disinfecting sprays and wipes that kill germs* naturally! The new line of botanical disinfectant cleaners includes a multi-surface cleaning spray, bathroom cleaning spray and wipes.

The disinfectants contain thymol, a component of the herb thyme, and can be used on hard surfaces including counter tops, plastic cutting boards, highchair trays as well as children’s toys. Best of all, they kill over 99.99 percent of germs* naturally and are effective against the Influenza A Virus, including H1N1.

Seventh Generation has partnered with eco-lifestyle consultant and author, Alexandra Zissu, whose new book, The Conscious Kitchen, discusses what’s good for your health, what’s good for the planet and what tastes great. Her book also includes great tips on maintaining a green and healthy kitchen, including:

• Change is Good
  Choosing cleaning products without indoor air pollutants like volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is a simple and effective way to reduce your indoor air pollution. If you’re not prepared to switch everything overnight, start by swapping out the one product you use the most, and moving forward from there.
• Think before you spray
  Residues from cleaning products can last on a surface for longer than we we’d like to know and travel to areas that we sometimes don’t intend them to. Don’t contaminate your food by prepping it on a surface that may contain harsh chemical residues – rinse cleaning products from food preparation surfaces carefully or use botanical disinfecting cleaners that do not require a rinse step.
• Home is Where the Clean Is
  Your standard cleaners are good for removing soils and dirt from kitchen surfaces, but to tackle germs you need a cleaner that is effective against microbes like bacteria and viruses. Many cleaners contain ingredients that have antimicrobial properties such as vinegar or hydrogen peroxide, but the germ killing power of these is not necessarily guaranteed. To be sure you are killing germs, use an EPA registered disinfectant. Seventh Generation tapped into the disinfecting power of the common garden herb thyme, to provide a disinfecting cleaner that kills germs* naturally.
• Make the Old New Again
  Think twice about the items that you’re using to clean and dry your kitchen equipment and dishes. Use rags (like old t-shirts and washcloths) instead of paper towels. If you aren’t prepared to kick your paper towel addiction just yet, use only recycled versions that are unbleached or haven’t been whitened with chemicals containing chlorine and see how long you can make a roll last.
• The Writing is on the … Sponge
  Be sure to read the fine print on sponges and only purchase those that do not contain antimicrobial pesticides. Remember to store sponges in a dry place and frequently clean them by popping plastic sponges wet in a microwave for two minutes or boiling sponges for three minutes in water.
• Mom Was Right, Wash Your Hands
  Wash your hands with soap and water before and after prepping food, and always before eating. So much of what can be potentially harmful in a kitchen can be reduced by this simple act that doesn’t require any harsh chemicals whatsoever.

The prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were sent to us from Seventh Generation through MyBlogSpark.

Win One

Seventh Generation will be giving away a prize pack to one lucky babybix blog reader! The prize pack includes:

• disinfecting multi-surface cleaner
• bathroom cleaner
• wipes
• copy of The Conscious Kitchen
• cleaning caddy made from recycled plastic
• two rolls of 100% recycled, unbleached paper towels

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

** Contest Closed – Congrats Christina! **

For extra entries:

• Visit Seventh Generation and tell me something you learned.
• Tell me what product you like or would like to try.
• Tell me how you try to stay green with your cleaning products.
• Tell me what store near you carries Seventh Generation products.
• Join Seventh Nation (you’ll get free coupons too).
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
• Add my logo to your site:



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• Help spread the word about the Baby Shower Event – add my button to your website (3 entries), blog about it (2 entries), tweet about it (1 per day), or tell me what other way you helped spread the word!

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If you do any of the above, please leave a comment saying which one you did.  Feel free to leave multiple comments if you do multiple extra entries.

This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 5/3, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

Using Betty Crocker® SuperMoist Cake and Traditional Brownie Mixes, and with a little help from the Safeway family of stores, you can put your budding baking skills to the test to serve up special treats that will have you and your little sprouts ready for springtime!

For great spring recipe ideas, visit BakeSweetMemories.com today. Bake Sweet Memories has delicious recipes for fun desserts using your Betty Crocker favorites, including Easter Bunny Cakes and even morning brunches, like the Impossibly Easy Breakfast Bake, which are sure to brighten any morning!

Check out BakeSweetMemories.com for great coupon offers that download right to your Safeway Club card.

The coupon, prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were sent to us from Safeway and Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.

Win One

Safeway and Betty Crocker will be giving away a prize pack to one lucky babybix blog reader! The prize pack includes:

• silicon baking pan
• stainless steel mixing bowl
• oven mitt
• Betty Crocker mixing spoon
• $25 Safeway gift card!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

** Contest closed – Congrats Xenia! **

For extra entries:

• Visit Safeway or Betty Crocker and tell me something you learned or would like to try.
• Tell me what you usually buy from Safeway.
• Tell me what your favorite Betty Crocker product is.
• Go to BakeSweetMemories.com and tell me what recipe you’d like to try.
• Tell me what was the last thing you baked – recipes are welcome!
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
• Add my logo to your site:



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• Help spread the word about the Baby Shower Event – add my button to your website (3 entries), blog about it (2 entries), tweet about it (1 per day), or tell me what other way you helped spread the word!

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If you do any of the above, please leave a comment saying which one you did.  Feel free to leave multiple comments if you do multiple extra entries.

This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 5/3, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!

About CottonAge:

We are a direct importer of fine Turkish cotton bathrobes and quality products. As a direct importer and a wholesaler, we are able to provide products at the lowest possible price without sacrificing quality. All of our bathrobes and towels are designed to meet Five Star Hotel and Luxury Spa superior standards. Our customers include hotels and resort spas, day spas, salons, massage and natural therapy, corporate businesses, wellness centers, fitness centers, recreational and community centers, schools, retail stores, and many more.

CottonAge sells all kinds of bathrobes for men, women, and kids.  They import Turkish cotton directly, so they are able to offer you great prices on high quality robes.  Read more about what’s so great about turkish cotton.

Ahhhh, I remember the days when I used to get massages at the spa.  Boy do things change when you have a baby.  These waffle robes remind me of the spa, and are a great way to enjoy your few minutes to yourself in the tub or shower.

Spa Waffle Robe Product details (Sale Price $19.95, Regular Price $55):

Kimono style Waffle robe have been woven using 100% Top Quality Turkish Cottons. The World’s softest and the most absorbent cottons ever. MADE IN TURKEY. Cotton waffle robe made of waffle inside and outside. These top quality waffle robes are used by most of the first class hotels and spas for their valued customers. First Class waffle spa robe for as low as  below wholesale  robe price. These cotton waffle robe designed for maximum comfort and durability.

• 100 % Super Absorbent Top Quality Turkish Cotton
• Lighter, Thinner, and Super Absorbent
• Double Stitched for Durability
• Approximately 2 lbs Each Bathrobe.
• 100% Cotton Waffle Inside & Outside
• Luxurious Diamond Pattern
• Two Patch Pockets
• Robe Length Approximately About 52″
• Robe Waist Size Approximately About 56″
• White Robe
• Self Fabric Two Loop Belt
• One Size Fits All
• Men’s Robe & Women’s Robes (Unisex)

All of our bathrobes are manufactured in Denizli, Turkey. City of Denizli is well known with its top quality cottons in Turkey and all over the world.

CottonAge also carries robes for kids, and they sent us a blue velour kids robe to review.  It comes in 2 sizes – S/M and L.  The robe itself has a good weight to it, and is SO soft.  I love the hood, and Brandon looks so cute in it (but wouldn’t let me take a picture). 

Kids Velour Robe Product Details (Sale Price $19.99, Regular Price $45.99):

Hooded Terry cloth Children Robe have been woven using 100% Top Quality Turkish Cottons. The World’s softest and the most absorbent cottons ever. MADE IN TURKEY. Children Robes are made of terrycloth inside and terry velour outside. We offer luxury hotel robe below wholesale Robes price. These bathrobes are designed for maximum comfort and durability. They are over $60.00 at department stores.

• 100 % Super Absorbent Top Quality Turkish Cotton
• Approximately 1.75 lbs Each Robe.
• 100% Cotton Terrycloth Inside & Terry Velour Outside
• Self Fabric Two Loop Belt
• 14 oz/yd²
• Royal Blue Color
• Luxury Spa Quality Child Robe
• Girls Bath Robe & Boys Bath Robe (Unisex)

Buy One

The Waffle Spa Robe retails for $55, but is on sale for $19.99 and the Kids Velour Robe retails for $45.99, but is on sale for $19.99.  Shipping is free over $99.

Win One

CottonAge would like to offer one lucky babybix blog reader their very own Spa Robe!  This is a $55 value!

To enter this contest, simply fill out the form below so I know how to contact you.  You must do this before you can do the extra entries below.

** Contest ended – Congrats Jennifer R! **

For extra entries:

• Visit cottonage.com and tell me what other product you like – leave the link.
• Tell me something you learned at cottonage.com or the CottonAge Blog
• Tell me what kind of bathrobe you have, if you have one.
• Tell me a story about the spa… ahhh, the spa….
• Tell me how you got here (bookmark, RSS, link from another blog – which one, twitter, iphone app, etc).
• Follow babybix – follow me on networked blogs, Friend Connect, become a Facebook Fan, follow @babybixcom on Twitter, or subscribe to my RSS feed. One extra entry for each one.
• Spread the word – RT this giveaway and leave me your Twitter ID (can be done daily), write an entry in your blog and link to this giveaway, or place my link in your blogroll.  One extra entry each.
• Go to babybix.com, sign up for an account (free) to track your child, and tell us what your favorite feature is.  If you already have an account, just let me know what your favorite feature is.
• If you haven’t taken my survey yet, you can get an extra 5 entries to any giveaway!
• Support the new babybix iPhone App (up to 12 extra entries)
• Add my logo to your site:



<a href=”http://babybix.com/blog”><img src=”http://www.babybix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/bb-blog-logo.jpg” alt=”babybix blog” /></a>

• Help spread the word about the Baby Shower Event – add my button to your website (3 entries), blog about it (2 entries), tweet about it (1 per day), or tell me what other way you helped spread the word!

<a href=http://babybix.com/blog><img src=http://www.babybix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/babyshower.gif></a>

If you do any of the above, please leave a comment saying which one you did.  Feel free to leave multiple comments if you do multiple extra entries.

This contest is open to US residents.  I will select a random winner on 4/23, and the winner will have 48 hours to reply to my email or I will select a new winner.  Good luck!