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bébéPOD PLUS
Time to get comfy — and have some fun!
It is an awkward stage when baby is not strong enough to sit unsupported or use a high chair, but old enough that she wants to be part of the action! To have a place where baby can safely sit - and even eat or play - [...]

Lego City Giveaway
Yesterday, in our first day of the “Two Weeks of Toys” Giveaway Event, we had some fun Playskool products for babies and preschoolers!
So, today is for the bigger kids out there! And what kid doesn’t love… LEGO!
When Susan and I were young, we loved playing with Lego. It didn’t matter that we were girls - [...]

Playskool Dream Town, Kid Motion and Made For Me Giveaway
Playskool consistently creates toys that engage our kids, inspiring imaginative and active play. So we are kicking off our “Two Weeks of Toys” Giveaway Event, with a fantastic assortment of Playskool products. Today, we have items for babies and preschoolers!
Dream Town
First, we have the Rose Petal Cottage from the Dream Town Collection by Playskool. The [...]
Two Weeks of Toys Giveaway Event
Life is short. Every day our kids grow a little bigger. So let’s seize the moment and celebrate the early years. Yes - it is time to PLAY!
For the next two weeks, we will be going toy crazy here at 5 Minutes for Mom. We will be featuring an assortment of toys for a [...]

You’ll want to spread the word about this very
Special Giveaway…
Okay ladies, get ready to link up and spread the word, because this giveaway is important.
This may not be a product that you personally need, but you (or one of your readers) may know someone who would be beyond grateful to find out about this brilliant invention.
For a bit of extra fun and motivation to [...]

This Mom isn’t Just Smart - She is Brilliant!
If you have a teething baby - you need to get some Teething Bling!

I had forgotten how frantic a teething baby is to get stuff in her mouth! When I saw Smart Mom Jewelry, I thought, “Now, that is smart.” When the jewelry arrived for me to review, I thought, “Now isn’t that cool [...]

I never knew, I knew so little…
A couple months ago, Jackson brought a pledge sheet home from school. The kindergarteners were raising money with a Skill-A-Thon and one of the six skills the children would be tested on was tying their shoelaces.
Of course, I knew that Jackson would have to learn how to tie his shoes eventually. But I had [...]

Do you want a new pair of truly perfect fitting, ultra-hot designer jeans?
In 1985, Janice and I were 12 year olds who cared about only one thing when shopping for jeans — the label.
All it took to please us was a certain inverted triangle stitched to the back pocket.
Since our Canadian city had yet to offer much in pre-teen clothing selections, we would coerce our [...]

Baby Gilliyan Boutique’s Muslin Wrap
Soft and light, this versatile blanket is perfect for swaddling or covering up.

Baby Gilliyan Boutique’s gorgeous Muslin Wrap is the perfect solution for a snug swaddle that won’t over heat your baby. It has a light, open weave that allows air to flow through the material.
The soft fibers allow your baby’s body temperature to adjust [...]

Ah Goo Baby’s Plush Pad™
On the go diaper changes have never looked so good!

The Plush Pad™ from Ah Goo Baby™ is a portable diaper change pad that is unbelievably luxurious. Seriously, this pad is so soft, lush and comfy - not to mention stylish - I don’t want to put a dirty bottom anywhere near it!
The Plush Pad™ features [...]

Are You Speaking Your Baby’s Language?
We pray, we push, we scream, and then we hold our breath until we hear it. Our baby’s first cry. That first wail is an answer to our deepest prayer. It is relief. It is hope. It is the future.
We hold our baby close and we promise to love them forever. Eventually they are quiet, [...]

IsaBooties™ - Some Funky Soft Soled Shoes!
Moms, Libby and Laura, had some innovative ideas of how to improve soft-soled shoes to better meet the needs of their babies. And so that is exactly what they did.
The result is a fabulous creation - IsaBooties!
Tired of looking at the same shoe designs and positive there was room for much improvement, we decided [...]

Ultreo™ - The Ultrasound Toothbrush
Activated by ultrasound…
Both Susan and I have receding gum lines.
Susan even had to have gum surgery and said it ranked in her Top 5 Horrible Experiences! She never wants to go through that torture again — and neither do I.
Understandably, we are both always trying to look after our teeth and gums as [...]

MyUbby - Win a One-of-a-Kind Baby Blanket
Six years ago, when Jackson was a baby, the world of blankets seemed pretty dull for us. But this time around with Olivia, we are living in a world of sumptuous baby blankets! This new generation of baby blankets is fantastic. With super soft fabrics like minky, brilliant mom-entrepreneurs keep coming up with fabulous new [...]

Win a Kodak EasyShare Camera and a Gift Certificate to Kodak Gallery!
What is sleek, easy to use, and holds everyone you love? Your new Kodak EasyShare M853 Zoom Digital Camera of course!
This Valentines Day, we are celebrating by giving one of you Kodak’s 8.2 megapixel EasyShare M853 Zoom Digital Camera in Red Rose.
And - we aren’t stopping there either - we are sending four of you [...]

Warm Biscuit Bedding Company
When mom-entrepreneur Vicki Mote Bodwell was a little girl, her Texan Grandmother used to say to her, “Honey, I think it’s time to crawl into your biscuit,” which meant, “Go to bed!”
And now, decades later, Vicki’s company, Warm Biscuit Bedding Company, is creating the warmest, coziest of “biscuits” for children all over America to [...]

Alex Casey Baby
A Sweet Little Boutique…
Mom-owned store, Alex Casey Baby, is wrapping up little ones in full-sized, hooded towels. And each one of these cozy creations is personalized with your child’s name.
Olivia loves hers - isn’t the green minky hood just too sweet? And because these personalized towels are full sized - she will be able [...]

His name in print…
Tonight, story time was an event.
Phil, Olivia and I all climbed onto Jackson’s bed. Once we were comfortable, Jackson began to read his new book - and when I say “his,” I do mean “his!”
Yes - Jackson wrote this book himself!
My son is the author of a beautiful, hardcover, full-color, professionally printed book [...]
Win an Insignia Bluetooth MP3 Player
Have you got an MP3 player yet?
Or maybe a more fitting question for your family is, how many MP3 players do you have in your household?
With every family member wanting to get into the fun of technology, one MP3 player per house doesn’t always cut it. Everyone from toddlers (Julia used one [...]