Mommies United

Tomo & Edie PLUS a GIVEAWAY!

2008-05-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

Tomo&Eddie has adorable baby clothing, Organic Baby Kimono and Organic Kusakizome Baby Kimono. Their kimonos are for babies 0-6 months and come in three styles.
They also have some of the neatest hair accessories, they are hand-crafted from vintage Japanese silk kimono and are shaped as "ume" or Japanese plum blossoms. Plum blossoms are a favorite motif in Japan representing early springtime. Kimono is the traditional dress of Japan, still worn today on special occasions.
Company Founders:
Hisae Shiratori & Mari Beth Sartain
Their logo is Chikyujin Tomo&Edie -- chikyujin (pronounced chee-Q-jeen) is a Japanese word we like to translate as "world member." Literally translated, the character chikyu is "earth" and jin is the character for "man."

Our children, Tomo and Edie, remind them daily that we all are "world members" so we must do our part to promote peace, protect our environment, educate our children, and be nice. Check out their blog here.

Read what our Mommies thought of Tomo&Eddie:

Amanda loves the bobby pins, read more here
Shanda recommends to get a Kimono for a baby shower gift here.
Kristin & Christine will share their thoughts shortly!

Giveaway:
1. Winner's pick of 2 Hair Accessories. (mix of 2 style, or set of one style, as the winner like.).
2. Winner's pick of 1 (natural or Kusakizome whichever the winner like) Kimono in any style.

All you have to do to win is visit Tomo&Eddie and tell us which hair accessories you'd pick and which Kimono you'd pick if you won! Leave us a comment here!

This giveaway will end on May 26th. Winner will be posted and notified.

KN Karen Neuburger Winners

2008-05-16T16:00:00.000-07:00

The winners of the Karen Neuberger Giveaway 10 sets of KN Cool® Daywear

windycindy
mjenningsdesigns
Brandy
Mindy
Naomi
Anonymous said...
I would love the Cap Sleeve Ditsy Gown for my mom. She is going through menopause and really having such a hard time with night sweats. When you couple this with living in the South, nights are so rough on her. She would love these and I would love to be able to give her something to make her smile.Amanda Dickerson
Cindy Beckman said...
The pj's on the website look absolutely heavenly soft. I am actually going back to look at them after this post. thanks for the giveaway!
Lilith Silvermane
Molly C.
sweetsue

Please do email us if you see your name on the list. Thanks everyone and stay cool as the day get hotter!

SanDisk Winners...

2008-05-16T15:34:00.000-07:00

We personally would like to thank each and everyone of you for sharing your memories with us. Mom's are so very special, and we celebrate you Moms each day here at Mommies United.

And the winners are....

Ginny
Sharla
Amber
Kristinia
Krista @ Welcome to Married Life
Tara R
kelleysfamilyjewels
Kathy
Joanna
Sara Rose
Shilo Beedy
Heather
Elizabeth Mays
Becky Grady
Kristi Coday
Beverly Sturgeon
Normal to Natalie
Talina (Harvest of Daily Life)
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls
MIKE PEASE

Again a big thanks we loved your memories! If you see your name please do email us (this can be found in the above tabs) All the names that are not blogs were our mail in entries. We will be emailing everyone shortly.

ITS FRIDAY!!!!! Finally!

2008-05-16T01:30:00.000-07:00

Well, we know we have fantastic readers and we are so happy you have found us! For this Friday's Fabulous Tip...we would like you to give us your tips or comments on what you would like to see on Mommies United. What do you look for when you find a site you like? What keeps you coming back? In otherwords if you were us...what would you add or delete from our site to make it the best site out there! Let us know your thoughts by leaving us a comment.

Don't be shy...tell us what you really think!

Babies are messy!!

2008-05-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

The Mommies are always looking for ways to make taking care of their kiddos just a bit easier, especially when it comes to cleaning up after them. Neat Solutions has a wide variety of disposable items to make it a breeze.

At Neat Solutions you will find floor toppers, table toppers, potty toppers and more! Each of the toppers come in fun and recognizable designs that make it fun for the kiddos, but the best part is that they are easy and convenient for travel!

Do you want to know what all of the Mommies thought about the Neat Solutions toppers?

Amanda's thoughts on Floor Topper
Shanda, Kristin and Christine will be weighing in soon.... Stay tuned!

Mother's Day Blog Bash

2008-05-11T10:41:00.000-07:00

Notes From My Nest is holding a very fun Mother's day bash! I am inviting you to come sit and my table as I will be a hostess of this bash!

There are many prizes to win! Including shoes, baby gear, even clothing!

Come join us at Mommies United with the Mother's Day Blog Bash over at Notes From My Nest.

And HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Come and celebrate with The Mother's Day Blog Bash

Sorry this is late!!! And the winner is!!!!

2008-05-10T20:41:00.001-07:00

Kelley!!!!! Congrats!!!! We hope you will enjoy the cupcake courier!!!!

Here is what Kelley wrote.

Well, being a mom of a boy, the sprinkles are all entirely to 'girly'....He will eat them of corse; but I would love to have some sprinkles that would appeal to little boys. What comes to mind first: cars, truck, boats, planes....those are easy. What would really send my miscreant of a toddler over the edge would be worm sprinkles or spider sprinkles or bugs- any bug- and the more the better.

You still can win one! Check out this weeks contest!!! Thank you for all the responses!!!

Violet Gum Drops

2008-05-10T20:36:00.000-07:00

Looking for a personalized gift? We are pleased to introduce you to Violet Gum Drop. They offer all types of adorable gifts from bibs to clothing. They offer customized gifts for the special person in your life. Violet Gum Drop specializes in handmade items that are high quality and oh so cute.

You can get T-shirts customized to say pretty much whatever you want. We love the bib that say "DROOL". You can even pick out all of your favorite items and you have them put together a nice gift basket.

Shanda's thoughts on Violet Gum Drop.

Amanda loves these adorable necklaces, read more here

See what all the Mommies thought. Stay tuned!

On Tray

2008-05-10T20:29:00.000-07:00

Do you ever dread taking your children shopping with you? Only because you know that it will be difficult to keep them occupied for the whole trip! Well, not no more thanks to the OnTray.

This awesome invention was developed by a very smart Mom, who had a brilliant idea. The OnTray is a tiny container that will attach to any shopping cart and will hold your childs snacks.

Throw some fishy crackers or Cheerios in them for your child to munch on. The OnTray has a lid to keep the food in the tray when you are not using it.

So you don't have kids...well this is the perfect coupon keeper and will also hold a tiny calculator. We love products that are useful and make our outings easier. Thank you OnTray.

Kristine's thoughts can be found here

Christine always takes her OnTray shopping with her!

Shanda's thoughts can be found here

Amanda's thoughts can be found here

Sweet Extavaganza WEEK FIVE

2008-05-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

Here is what you need to do this week to win your very own carrier...

Post your favorite cupcake recipe on your blog and tell your readers about the contest.

Don't forget to tell us about the toppings or frosting also. YUMMMMMY!

If you do not have a blog, then email us your recipe and copy at least two friends on the recipe with a quick blurb about our contest.

We will randomly select a winner next Friday evening. GOOD LUCK!

My Pee Pee Bottle

2008-05-08T20:22:00.000-07:00

Yes, we know the name of this product might throw you off moms! But it really is a useful item to have. for those JUST IN CASE!! moments! The My Pee Pee Bottle is a Simple On-The-Go Potty and Hygiene Aid for Toddlers

Parents will do anything to protect their toddler from a dirty public restroom experience and the opportunity to make it a bit easier for themselves and their child when it is time to "pee pee".
My Pee Pee Bottle™ was created was created to help parents and protect children from bacterial infections and to help reinforce good potty training habits - just some of the benefits of My Pee Pee Bottle™!
My Pee Pee Bottle™ is easy to use, replaces putting on a diaper to avoid public restrooms and helps safeguard children from harmful, sometimes fatal, bacterial infections such as E-coli or exposure to Rotavirus caught from accidentally touching a dirty toilet.

Be sure to check back to read what our Mommies thought about My Pee Pee Bottle

Amanda's thoughts are here
Shanda's thought are found here!

Flip & Tumble

2008-05-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

Flip & Tumble are compact reusable bags make it a lot easier to always keep a bag with you, so you don’t actually have to “remember” to bring a bag. This makes them perfect for those unexpected shopping trips.

Us Mommies have found that storing the Flip & Tumble bag in our diaper bags has been great for when we have dirty clothes or even if we run to the store and forget to bring re-usable bags with us.

We don't know if you have been some where and needed an extra bag or not, but we have and we have also found our Flip & Tumble bags to be very useful in "sticky" situations!

If you would like to buy your own visit the website here.

Amanda's thoughts on Flip & Tumble
Christine featured Flip & Tumble on her Mother's Day Gift Guide
Shanda's thought on the Flip and Tumble can be found here.
Kristin thoughts will be up soon!

Clean Shopper by Babe Ease

2008-05-08T08:20:00.000-07:00

The Clean Shopper shopping cart cover for babies and toddlers, is the original shopping cart cover. It protects your baby from the germs found on the entire shopping cart seating area—sides, back, handlebars and front—to offer maximum protection against disease-causing bacteria

The Clean Shopper by Babe Ease is Mommies United approved! Check out the wonderful features the Clean Shopper has to offer:

One-piece construction means that the Clean Shopper shopping cart cover can be easily installed using one hand, in less than 10 seconds

These shopping cart covers are made of 100% cotton-quilted fabric to ensure added comfort

Each shopping cart cover has 2 built-in side pockets for storing sippy cups, coupons, keys, etc.

Each shopping cart cover includes 2 loops for attaching toys

Velcro® strips on the Clean Shopper keep shopping cart handlebars covered firmly

Each Clean Shopper includes a safety strap to help babies and toddlers sit more securely

Each shopping cart cover folds to a compact size for convenient storage inside its handy travel tote (included)

A variety of machine washable and dryer safe shopping cart cover patterns are always available to choose from

The Clean Shopper shopping cart covers also work on wooden restaurant highchairs, although the Clean Diner highchair cover is specifically designed for that purpose

For the month of May with the purchase of a Super Soft Clean Shopper receive a free Shopping with My ABC's Book!

Christine always takes her Super Soft Clean Shopper shopping with her! She also makes sure she has Shopping With ABC's with keep the little guys busy!

Amanda's thoughts can be found here

Shanda's thoughts can be found here

Mia's Reading Adventure from Kutoka

2008-05-08T08:18:00.000-07:00

Going on an adventure is always fun, especially when on the adventure with loveable Mia. The Mommies all love Kutoka's Mia, and so do their kiddos!

This wonderful tool for re-enforcing reading skills is perfect for any child who likes to play games on the computer. Introduce Mia to your kids and you may just have to fight your kiddos for computer time!

Find out what the Mommies thought about Mia's Reading Adventure from Kutoka:

See Kristin's thoughts here

See Amanda's thoughts here

See Shanda's thoughts here

Belly Bars and Shakes

2008-05-07T20:21:00.001-07:00

Belly Bars are packed with key prenatal nutrients. They are perfect for those times you crave something sweet.

What we mommies love is that they you don't have to be pregnant to eat them, in fact give them to the kids! Ours LOVED them! Even our hubbies tried them out and found them to be quite tasty!

NutraBella was founded to improve the nutritional well being of women by delivering delicious, nutrient-enriched products that are uniquely formulated and conveniently portable. Created by women for women, NutraBella's all-natural food products promote good nutrition – the foundation for a healthy and active lifestyle. We at NutraBella strive to be the trusted source of tasty, convenient and nutrient rich foods to fuel you toward your personal best.

NutraBella's founders created Belly bar because they heard a resounding common desire among pregnant and nursing friends for a better way to get the critical nutrients needed before, during and after pregnancy, and for a delicious snack they can eat on the go. Bellybar provides an easy, food-based source for necessary supplemental nutrients in an all-natural snack designed to match the pace of women's "real world" lives.

NutraBella understands the emotions of women preparing for a new baby. We share our customers' excitement for motherhood, and want to help make this important time in their lives a little easier by providing scientifically-sound prenatal nutrition with a touch of indulgence. Whether traditionally wholesome or a chocolaty treat, all Bellybar flavors provide nutritional value in an all-natural and appetizing snack.

Amanda's thoughts on Belly Bar and how her girls love the bars.

Read Kristin's thoughts on Belly Bar and her love of chocolate.

Christine's thoughts can be found on 5.13

Then go hear Shanda's thoughts and her pregnant cravings.

Bot Beverage

2008-05-07T20:21:00.000-07:00

Developing good eating habits at any stage will make a difference in how you look and feel. With the right care and nutrition, our bodies can be happy and healthy. And, the obesity epidemic can be managed through an active lifestyle and paying attention to what all of us are putting in our bodies.

That is exactly what Bot Beverages is about. They care about what Children put into their bodies.

And us Mommies here on Mommies United are all about a healthy lifestyle for our children and for our families.

Bot was started in 2006 by the husband and wife team of Cricket and Brian Allen. On Cricket's passport her name is Cynthia but everywhere else people call her Cricket. People call Brian, Brian and while he wishes he had a more interesting nickname like Cricket, he has come to terms with it. They started their company in bucolic Princeton, New Jersey where they are raising their twin daughters, Emily and Lyla.

The idea of a healthy, low sugar beverage made sense to them because they could not find one on the shelf. If you have ever been exposed to children on the sugar high derived from a juice box you know this is an idea that parents would embrace. bot was the one of the first words uttered by their daughters and was instantly the name of choice for this new company.

Bot is dedicated to the well being of the planet, its people, animals and environment. We have proudly become a member of the committed environmental association, 1% For The Planet.

See what Amanda's family thought about Bot Beverage!
Here is what Shanda's kids thought!

Polliwalks

2008-05-06T18:06:00.000-07:00

Looking for a hip new summer show for the kids...check out Polliwalks! These awesome shoes will be the talk of the town. Look at these adorable shoes....they look like little animals. So the next time your child asks for a pet...give them a choice of a Gator, Frog, Ladybug or Duck!

Check out these awesome features!

FUN and Colorful animal shaped shoes (pat. pending)"Footprinter™ Bottom" (pat. pending) Each shoe bottom features the footprints of the animal that the shoe represents. Step in mud, sand, dirt or water and leave footprints behind.
Superior fit as compared to competitors
Comfortable
Molded Soft Foam Construction
Easy on/off for young children
Easy to clean: hose off or throw in your washing machine (cold water wash, gentle cycle, DO NOT tumble dry).
Waterproof
No Waste Manufacturing - all excess material created from molding process is recycled.
Environmentally friendly packaging - tags and hooks made from recycled paper and plastic, minimal packaging used.
Environmentally friendly water based adhesives used in manufacturing.
Vegan- no animal products are used in manufacturing process.

These shoes are a must have. See what each of us thought about our Polliwalks!

Shanda's thoughts are found here!

Amanda's thoughts are here!

Kristin's thoughts coming 5.8

Christine's thoughts coming 5.7

Stride Rite

2008-05-06T16:11:00.001-07:00

The Mommies United are happy to say that Stride Rite is the shoe of choice for our kiddos! Each of our 11 kiddos, with their various styles and preferences, have found just the perfect shoe. With sandals, dress shoes, tennis shoes and more, YOU are sure to find the perfect fit for YOUR kiddos! The quality can't be beat, either.

With their motto Life's waiting. Let's go. Stride Rite is the company that has been helping kids run, jump, leap, grow and playfully express themselves since 1919. That's why we Mommies trust this brand!

Each of the Mommies have something to say... Stay tuned for their individual reviews, coming soon!

While you are waiting, please check out the selection of wonderful children's shoes that Stride Rite has to offer. And don't forget to enter to win a trip to Barbados for your family! (Hurry! Contest ends tomorrow!!)

Kristin is a long time fan of Stride Rite, check out what she has to say about these new brightly colored Step 3 shoes!

Amanda has loved Stride Rite since her 5 year old was a baby. She also mentions about how you can enter and win great prizes with creating your own Scrap Book Page!

Shanda's kids wouldn't take off their shoes. That is rare. Usually, they always want bare feet. Nevaeh said she felt like a princess in her shoes.

Protect your children with No-Lock.

2008-05-05T20:20:00.000-07:00

Parents do you have a child that constantly locks themself in your bathroom? Well, here is your answer.. http://www.no-lock.com/. This simple product will solve this problem and make life a little easier.

Do you want to protect your toddler from a potential disaster? Did you know that a child could drown in the toilet or accidently poison themselves with the chemicals found under the bathroom sink.
The problem is that bathroom and bedroom doorknobs contain a push button, turn switch, or toggle switch to lock the door. Toddlers can easily reach these locking mechanisms and accidentally lock the door. At this point, the toddler is locked in alone not knowing how to unlock the door.
In a stressful situation, it could possibly take parents over an hour to figure out how to unlock a bathroom or bedroom door. Within this time frame, a potential disaster could be harmful and/or fatal, especially if a toddler is locked in a bathroom. Order your No Lock today, it only costs $2.99 plus shipping. Isn't your children worth that tiny investment and for parents to have the piece of mind that your child is safe.

Watch for your Mommies reviews on the No Lock!!!

Hello Everyone....I personally am thankful for the No Lock..I kept having to use a bent bobby pin to get Nevaeh out of the bathroom. Here is my review on No Lock. Please order yours today and tell them we sent you and you want to keep your children safe. Shanda

Amanda was thankful for the No-Lock for her girls door. See her review here!

Stay tuned for Christine's

and Kristin's reviews.

Yummy Mummy Brownies

2008-05-03T21:18:00.000-07:00

Yummy Mummy Brownies!!! Yep, that is what I said! Have you ordered any yet? Well, what are you waiting for? These are mouth-watering down right GOOD! We get a ton of reviews to do and the stress can build up a bit...so when we received these, they worked great as a stress reducer! Who doesn't love chocolate? All of the Mommies United team is a big fan of Yummy Mummy Brownies.

Popular Products

Chocolate Chip Brownies
Custom Brownie Box
Caramel Nougat Brownies
Mint Patty Brownies
Nut Toffee Brownies

How can you resist? We can't! Check out all of our reviews!

Kristin's thoughts can be found here

Amanda's thoughts can be found here
Shanda's thoughts can be found here

Christine's thoughts can be found soon

Nature's Baby Products

2008-05-03T21:17:00.000-07:00

Mommies United is pleased to recommend Nature's BabyProducts. These clean and non toxic body products are so gentle and smell oooohhh sooo great! If you have a child who may suffer from excema or sensitive skin than these are perfect for you. You need a product like Nature's Baby that is chemical free. It is so easy these days to make the right decision to not buy the chemical base body products. Companies like Nature's Baby took all the hard work out of it for us. They developed this wonderful line of products that you use on your newborn or yourself. Mommies United is happy to recommend these great products. Please check out all of the Mommies reviews on Nature's Baby!

Christine's thoughts can be found here

Kristine's thoughts can be found here

Amanda's thoughts can be found here

Shandas thoughts can be found here

Honey Cat Cosmetics

2008-05-03T21:15:00.000-07:00

Honeycat Cosmetics are the perfect gift to spoil Mom! You may have seen Honeycat featured on "THE BIG IDEA" whoo hoo! These spa products will make you feel super sexy and spoiled. They have a huge selections of products that will make gift giving a cinch!

Here are some of their new products!

CHICK OF THE SEA Foaming Bath Crystals $8.00
Chocolate Bath Melt Treats $16.00
Honeycat Foot Scrub $25.00
Honeycat Lace Panties $20.00
Honeycat Tank Top $20.00
Honeycat Warm Milk Martini $20.00
Rub My Tummy, Milk and Honey Hand and Body Cream $12.00

Great products that will tell the special person in your life, "It's time to take time for yourself and RELAX!" All of the Mommies have sampled some of the Honeycat products.

Watch for our individual reviews!

Amanda's thoughts on honeycat cosmetics

Honey Cats Cosmetics are featured in Christine's Mother's Day Gift Guide

Shanda's thoughts can be found here

Oscar & Belle

2008-05-03T20:18:00.000-07:00

When you are a parent you want to put your kids in the best clothes you can. Thats why choosing to go Organic is a great way to start...natural fibers, that won't harm their skin.

Oscar & Belle offer a fabulous choice in clothing and accessories. We love the stylish clothes that Oscar & Belle offer. When you are on the site you can see all of the great styles they offer and the natural organic color choices.

The Mommies United love supporting a safer eco friendly environment, and we hope you do, also.

One of the great accessories offered by Oscar & Belle at the adorable teething rings. These are filled with purified sterilized water free of any chemicals. Love that feature! Look how cute these are..and they are perfect to top off the next baby gift you give.

Looking for what your Mommies thought of Oscar & Belle? Well, each of us will add our thoughts once they are posted.

You can see Shanda's thoughts here....I love this site.

Check out what Kristin's thoughts were on eco-friendly teethers.
Christine related the story about Oscar & Belle here.

Belisi Means Beautiful

2008-05-02T20:23:00.000-07:00

As women we love designer goods, naturally really... what woman doesn't? Belisi has many items to offer that all women die for. From scarves for women, to shoes from companies like Chinese Laundry. They even have designer fashions, all tailored for women.

It's almost Mother's Day, and we have the perfect last minute gift ideas for you. Scarves are wonderful gift ideas for Moms. Maybe you would like to get her a new handbag, Belisi has just designed and launched a whole new line of designer Belisi handbags. No matter what gift ideas you choose you can't go wrong with Belisi, since the name says it all. Beautiful! Every item you find will blow any Mom away.

Why not check out what The Mommies had to say. You can hear personally what each Mommies' thoughts are on these designer fashions....

Head on over to visit Shanda, the former model, who gave her fashion tips.

Then, head over to Kristin's, where she spills about a certain celebrity's love for Belisi, and her newest favorite blog find, Being Belisi.

Christine has featured Belisi as one of her fabulous gift ideas for Moms... Just in time for Mother's Day. If you are looking for the perfect gift for your mom, you can save 25% on all of the beautiful items for women at Belisi!

Don't forget to check out Amanda where she spills about her love of handbags.

Want to win one of your own? Please visit the Scarves and tell us which style you would want.

Fabulous Tip Friday

2008-05-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

I found some fabulous tips on how to manage your time wisely. Please check out the examples of how you can definitely avoid wasting time at The Women of Power.

Do you have a fabulous tip to share? Grab the Fabulous Tip Friday button from above, and post your tip on your site. Then come back and sign the Mr. Linky.

Let's share our fabulous tips!