Tiny Oranges – Fresh, fun blog for OC moms

I know a product is great when my sister (whose baby is the same age as mine) buys ME something she loves for her little guy!  She originally fell in love with these Hanna Andersson Night Night Baby Sleepers when she lucked out and found them at Costco.  She loved them so much, she went back and bought Morgan two pairs!

They are GREAT baby jammies. The best I have found in my 4 years of outfitting little ones for sleep!

First off, I will only do sleepers with a ZIPPER because my little one is a total wiggle-worm these days.  Changing her diaper or clothes means I have to be FAST.  There is simply no time for snaps! Good zipper jammies are hard to find, it’s crazy, so when she found these we were hooked.

Second, they are made out of silky organic cotton, so they are soft and cozy, and have a snug fit.  I also like that they are footless for the summer, as I have been putting her in these, then a light sleep sack and don’t have to worry she is too hot in footsies.

Lastly, they have the CUTEST prints. Super stylish & fun.  To me, nothing is cuter than seeing a little one toddling around in their jammies.

They are $25,  you can find them online at the www.hannaandersson.com.  And, if anyone else sees them at Costco ever, comment here, as I would dash over to snatch up some pairs for the next size up!

As a mom, I am astounded by the amount of STUFF we have that our baby has quickly outgrown.  In our garage as I type this we have a bassinet, exersaucer, bouncy chair, bags of too small baby clothes, and numerous other things just sitting there cluttering our space as we plan a garage sale that never happens.   So when I heard about the Urban Kids Consignment sale in Orange County, I thought, BINGO, no need for the garage sale! (Phew – I dislike them.  A lot.)   Plus, we also are in NEED of some items, so how fun to possibly make some money by selling stuff we no longer use in order to shop for stuff we actually need (and for less!)

I know we have all probably seen a diaper cake in our time, but I can guarantee you have NEVER seen a diaper cake like  Chic Mama Diaper Cakes!   When Adriana the owner contacted me about sponsorship, I clicked on over to her site to check it out. Her diaper cakes were SO CUTE, STYLISH, HIP, TASTEFUL and UNIQUE that I immediately racked my brain on who I knew having a baby so I would have the opportunity to order one for someone!  And, now one lucky winner with have the opportunity to WIN one for someone with a fun Chic Mama Diaper Cakes giveaway…details below!

A diaper cake is not only a fun conversation point and beautiful display, but also a great practical gift as what new mom doesn’t go through a gazillion diapers?!?  And, the Chic Mama cakes are made with Pampers Swaddlers (my personal fave!) They use diapers to fit an average-sized newborn (8-14 lbs), however you may choose a different size to fit your needs.

I am crazy over this Gabriella one for girls and this Anthony one for boys and many of her designs also include useful items like receiving blankets, towels & stuffed animals. The cakes over $55+  also include a 5-pack of little J&J products like this GORGEOUS one. Loving that monogram!

If you do not see a design that catches your eye, they can put a Chic Mama touch on a customized cake.  Let her help you coordinate a design to match a new nursery, a parent’s hobby, a favorite place… the possibilities are unlimited!  Whether or not you have a particular theme in mind, or simply want pink, blue or “team green”, they can create the perfect cake that’s right for you.

You can also browse their line of chic, totally hip diaper bags and accessories!

Okay readers, I have two exciting things to  mention.  First, Chic Mama Diaper Cakes has extended a special coupon code for Tiny Oranges readers! Enter in “CMTO002″ in the section where it says “Voucher” on checkout and receive 10% off your order between now and 08/31/10!

Hooray! It’s a Tiny Giveaway!

Chic Mama Diaper Cakes is giving one lucky winner their choice of any of her $49 diaper cakes + free shipping!  WOO HOO!  Got a baby shower coming up??  New baby gift to send??  PERFECT!

Here are the entry options, please leave a separate comment for each entry!

1. Simply comment below and let me know YOUR favorite design!  Click HERE to browse her cakes!  Search by boy, girl, surprise or twins! – 1 Entry

2. {Like} Chic Mama Diaper Cakes on Facebook – 1 Entry

3. {Like} Tiny Oranges on Facebook – 1 Entry

4. Sign up to receive Tiny Oranges email updates – top right column “subscribe” – 1 Entry

5. Follow @TinyOrangesOC on Twitter!

Contest runs through Sunday, June 13th, 2010 at 5PM PST.  Good luck!

{Disclosure: Chic Mama Diaper Cakes is a Tiny Oranges Sponsor}

I just happened upon this baby lotion at Target a couple weeks back and I AM IN LOVE WITH IT!  It is by a company called Yes to Carrots.  It caught my eye in the baby care aisle and my daughter and I got a chuckle out of the name so we thought we should test it out!

It is an absolutely fabulous baby lotion!  Very light, not a heavy scent, very moisturizing and it says it is 100% natural and Paraben, SLS and Petroleum-free.  The key ingredients which make it so yummy are organic carrots, organic aloe vera & coco butter.

And, at $7.99 it won’t break the bank either.  I am dying to try their baby SPF (it says product coming soon) and SPF for me too!

Click here to find a store or shop online.  Home page says get 20% orders of $50 or more with Yes to Carrots coupon code “YESTOYES” and free shipping on all orders over $50.

I definitely say YES to Baby Carrots!

One of my fellow OC mommy bloggers, Shanna Coady, creator of the ultra-fabulous, My Favorite Everything was kind enough to invite me to guest blog when she was on her maternity “leave” last month.  Shanna’s family recently welcomed her beautiful daughter, Piper, to the family and that makes Shanna a mommy of 3 little girls under age 2!

Her blog is one of my FAVORITE blogs!  I look forward to receiving her daily email with the update each morning.   Her site is  full of fun finds, simple tips, great recipes and lots of ideas for making a mom’s busy life just a little bit easier.  So, click on over, bookmark it, and subscribe!

Here are the links to the 3 guest blogs I did for her…one on my all time favorite panties, the SUPERSOFT HIPHUGGER, feminine and comfy!

One on my favorite BEAUTY FINDS post-baby.  The best cosmetic discovery of my adult life, seriously!

And, another on my MOST USED BABY TOY in the 3 years and 10 months so far that we have been parents!

I guarantee you will love Shanna’s blog & it will for sure become one of YOUR favorite everythings!