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Have you seen the Solo Squared Cup? It’s pretty smart if you ask me. Here at the Seery household…no matter how green we are, my husband will always use Solo cups. I don’t complain too much, because that is one less dish I have to wash. Solo Cup Company is celebrating decades of great entertaining and the new Squared party cup, with an online photo contest with a grand prize of $5,000 for the best photo featuring a Solo Squared cup. Enter your favorite photos at www.SoloCups4ever.com until August 14. Winners will be announced on August 21, 2009. In addition to the grand prize, two $1,000 runner-up prizes will be awarded at the end of the contest. You’ll also have... [more]

No matter where we went on our vacation, Crocs went with us. Paige loves her Crocs. They are the ONLY shoe that she wants to wear. (And I’m not kidding, I’ve learned to buy outfits around the Crocs!) From the St. Louis Arch, to Fort Boonsborough. The Gabby shoes from Crocs were Pea’s shoe of choice. Crocs sent out the Gabby shoe just in time for our vacation, and I couldn’t have been happier! Cotton Candy in color, they go with everything. As with any Croc shoe, they are easy to clean. Let’s face it, toddlers are not into keeping clean, with a simple wipe of a damp cloth, Paige’s shoes look new over and over again. The Dora Cayman is another shoe from... [more]

Last year, Paige had her first haircut on the 29th of July. I thought she had a head of hair then…and when I look at what it is now…wow! It’s flipped pretty good in the back today, it does that naturally. Imagine when I flat iron it, add an inch to an inch and a half. How I love her long, beautiful hair! Isn’t it amazing what a year does? Aside from having her bangs cut once in November of last year, that’s it. Now, those bangs are down past her chin and I doubt scissors will be touching her hair for at least another year…but we’ll see!  Read More →

It’s that time of the week again, there are giveaways all over, here are some that I have found. Life Starring the Kids and Me! is giving away a pair of Pediped shoes! We love Pediped! The Shopping Mama has a really cool Pish Posh Mommy Organization giveaway. Bellaziza’s Favorite Things hooked up with Hudson Threads to giveaway two complete outfits! Outnumbered 3 to 1 is giving away a DreamSacks Beach Towel. Win 10 hair clips from Lemme Klip-Itz and My Mom’s View. Mom Gone Witty has an Attitude Onesie Giveaway. Life in a House of Blue is giving away a Giggle Bug Toddler Tracker! Nanny Goats in Panties is giving away a 10 piece Racheal Ray cookware set. Now it’s your... [more]

Recently we were sent Ni Hao, Kai-lan: Kai-lan’s Great Trip to China. What a fun DVD! The synopsis… Join Kai-lan and her friends Rintoo, Tolee and Ho Ho in an adventure-filled, fun and educational trip to China in this exciting double-length feature episode. Kai-lan gets a phone call from her favorite great aunt (and YeYe’s sister), Gu nai nai, inviting us to come to China and meet a baby panda! During their journey, Kai-lan and her friends are amazed by all the new things that they see. This playful and upbeat show introduces Mandarin Chinese in a fun, interactive way, also helping children to develop emotional and social skills. Released July 14th, this 96 minute video is geared... [more]

We recently had the opportunity to try out the Chocolate Party Cake Play Food Set by Voila from GummyLump. Paige has had so much fun with it! It’s a delicious wooden chocolate cake that is topped with a dab of cream and cherries. It can be cut into 8 pieces using the wooden knife and spatula that comes along with the set. Eight candles in four colors complete the cake as well as several messages to display. Happy Birthday Happy New Year Merry Christmas Congratulations Four The doily underneath the cake is marked in basic fractions. You can’t master those fractions early enough! One of the things that I like about the Chocolate Party Cake set is the velcro dots on each piece.... [more]

Say a few words for Stellan and his family. I wish there were more that I could do, I just want him to get better.  Read More →

Adena (Mom-preneur Extraordinaire) contacted me recently to ask if I would be interested in trying out several products in her line of Nature’s Baby Organics. Always up to the challenge, I agreed. I did some research, and Adena’s story touched my heart. She’s really worked hard to bring about a quality line of products. Organic and natural products for the entire family. I’m so happy I did! I’m going to start with the Shampoo and Body Wash in Lavender Chamomile scent. It was my full intention to just use this as a body wash for Paige. As many of you know, she has long hair, and it’s rather unruly if I don’t keep to our hair washing “regimen”.... [more]

When the Kellog’s Cinnabon Blog Tour made it to my inbox from Mom Central, there was NO WAY I was going to pass it up. We enjoy our Sunday morning Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, so I was excited to see how the family would like the new Kellogg’s Cinnabon Snack Bars. The afternoon I received the package with the box of snack bars I opened them up and set them on the table, of course my little shadow comes across them and asks “What’s this?”. It was the perfect time for an afternoon snack, so I opened one up and gave it to Paige. She. Loved. It. I’m not kidding! She would take a bit and say “Yummmmm!” over and over again. They have a great cinnamon... [more]

I’m not at BlogHer, and frankly, I’ve been feeling a little left out. But, I’m feeling a little better since I heard this… COZI IS SPONSORING 15 Mommy Bloggers WITH $100 EACH! On to my list… 10. The excellent sweet corn on the cob we are for dinner tonight.9. I’m able to get myself organized and explore Cozi this weekend (it rocks!).8. The kids and I are going swimming Saturday night.7. We are going to take advantage of Rides and Ice Cream at Cody Park6. I don’t miss any special meals Pea cooks for me with her kitchen set5. Next week is a busy week, Johnny has football camp and go cart races, as well as football league sign ups. I’m ready... [more]

It’s time once again, I’ve found some fabulous giveaway going on… Look What Mom Found…and Dad too is giving away a Sports-Brella from SKLZ. I think this is a must need for those who have children in summer sporting events! Eighty MPH Mom and Momma’s Review have teamed up to bring you an incredible Back to School bash that includes fun brand (with giveaways!) such as Carolina Pad, Stacks and Stacks and more!Don’t forget to enter the Momma’s Review Carolina Pad, Discount School Supplies, ShoeBuy.com Gift Card and other giveaways too! Double your chances! Life in a House of Blue has a GoGo Babyz Urban Advantage stroller up for giveaway. A Nut in a Nutshell... [more]

I’m so excited to share with you some exciting news. Just this week, I was joined the review team over at StrollerReviews.net! That’s right! I am part of a team of fabulous ladies who find, compare and review strollers, stroller accessories and other products just for you! Stroller Reviews is the official blog for Stroller.com. It’s an absolute honor to be working hard to bring you facts about strollers and the needed accessories. Stop by, and check it out. Take a peek at my debut review, the Protect-A-Bub sunshade. While you are there, enter to win this Inglesina Diaper bag, it’s a $35.99 retail value! For the details and to enter this giveaway, click here. ... [more]

Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining, well, okay maybe just a little bit. Every time I have the afternoon off and want to take the kids to the pool, it’s in the 70’s. Beautiful weather, just not the scorching that I’m needing, the ol‘ kick in the pants to get me to the pool. When I jump in the pool, I want that T”his feels good!” thought, not that “Holy %*#%&!” thought. Does that make any sense? My Catch 22, I hate the heat. We need just a happy medium, hot when I want to go to the pool, cool and rainy all other times. Can we work something out, Mr. Weatherman? In other news, I’m thinking of a blog makeover. Should I... [more]

My kids have had a lot of fun playing with the Smooshies that the One2One Network sent out for them. So, what exactly is a Smooshies, right? Smooshies is a creative plush toy. Start with a simple trapezoid base, add hands and feet, eyes, mouth eyebrows, hair, etc. However you want! The green area on the front is velcro, so the accessories are easy to apply. There are tabs on the top, bottom and sides to give the Smooshies his extras like arms, legs and hair or antennae. I like Smooshies because they promote creative thinking and they can be anything you want them to be. Soft and cuddly with bright colors are an eye catcher for kids. It’s also affordable. Sold exclusively at Joann.com... [more]

Johnny had seen the PlasmaCar out and about one day and thought he needed one. Me, thinking he was too big for one, didn’t really give it another thought. Fast forward a couple of months. I was lucky enough to connect with the kind folks from PlaSmart. They were kind enough to send out the red PlasmaCar for my children to try out and enjoy. It looks cool, right? But what is it? PlasmaCar is made from state-of-the-art, high-quality ABS plastics, rugged and durable. Kids will like its looks because it´s vivid, sleek and aerodynamic, just like a racecar. No batteries, no power-cells, no liquid fuel are required. It´s so easy to operate; all it needs is a driver and a smooth, flat surface.... [more]

One of our adventures in Kentucky took us to the Lexington Explorium. If you live anywhere near the Lexington, Kentucky area…it’s worth the visit! We took the kids on a whim, it was one of those days when we didn’t have much planned and the hopes of visiting the Mary Todd Lincoln house were squashed. So…why not? I am so glad we went! The kids (yes, both of them!) had so much fun, and so did we! It was fun playing (learning), watching them explore. There was a great area for kids 3 and under with a water feature that captured Paige. (You’ll see more on that and Crocs later!) There was a bubble room, Hold Your Horses exhibit, Homes from around the World…and... [more]

Did you know that Americans’ kitchens actually harbored more germs in 2009 than in 2008. Despite the threat of H1N1 and other illnesses, Americans kitchen hygiene habits have gone downhill. This from the Hygiene Council and their new international study released this week. Key findings include: •The UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia all had cleaner kitchen sink faucets than the U.S. •Kitchen surfaces (faucets and sponges) harbor more germs than bathroom surfaces – faucets and sponges are dramatically worse than the toilet flush handle and bathroom door handle. The U.S. fared very well globally in other parts of the home, but our kitchens are hotbeds for germs. •Despite American home... [more]

It’s that time of the week…some giveaways I’ve found this week… bObles giveaway over at Does Mommy Love It? Lifestyle Fold-Away Wall Mounted Ironing Board from Mommy PR and Better Lifestyle Products Oreck Halo from Life in a House of Blue Kokopax Carrier from Mkokopelli Mattress Protector from A little of this and a little of that Seven Dogs and A Baby has a fun giveaway for those going to BlogHer, and those not lucky enough to attend this year from Eebees. We love eebee…and Pea would LOVE an Eebee doll! I also want to give you a head up about an upcoming review from Accent Furniture Direct. I’m always looking for the finishing piece of furniture and I... [more]

About Online Poster PrintingOnline Poster Printing specializes in printing high-quality posters using premium materials. We offer a money back guarantee on all our products, such as photo canvas prints, vinyl banners, wall stickers, and rolled or mounted poster prints. This is the picture I would love to have as a 16×20″ Gallery or Museum Wrapped Canvas Print. How about you? What picture would you love to have as a 16X20″ Canvas Print? **WIN!!** One lucky Seeryus Mama reader will have the chance to win their very own 16X20″ Canvas Print! To enter, describe the picture you would choose if you won. 0; } body { font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; color:... [more]

**This giveaway is CLOSED. Congrats to MOMMA DAISY!** As many of you know, we just returned from our Seeryus Family Vacation. 2,700 miles later, we are left with the memories and plans to do it again next year. We had so much fun! Summer vacations are still in full swing for many families. So, Safety 1st is offering a “Summer Road Trip Safety” basket to one lucky reader! Summer travel is fun and exciting, but it is important to first ensure the safety of your little ones in the back seat before you are able to sit back and relax. It was my first priority for both kids, and what we didn’t have I ended up finding along the way.The basket includes items from Safety 1st’s... [more]