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Wee Generation

An Eco-friendly diaper bag donating 100% of profits to Healthy Child Healthy World!  An extremely generous company with an enormous heart for today’s children!  Wee Generation focuses on educating parents about children’s environmental health.   For healthy babies and healthy parents, Wee Generation developed this special, limited edition diaper bag!

While supplies last, each bag comes packed full, $100 worth, of eco-friendly goodies!

Why not support a very worthily cause {how can you bet 100% donation?} and become the proud owner of a perfect diaper bag all in one shot!    This bag has all the features you desire in a bag, and much more!  Extras include:

  • Designer upholstery fabric made out of 100% post consumer recycled plastic bottles (Cradle-To-Cradle Certified fabric by Designtex)
  • Waterproof bottom
  • Padded back panel
  • Rear zipper compartment
  • PVC-free waterproof liner
  • Removable inserts include an insulated feeding tote, changing tote and changing pad
  • Detachable insulated bottle holder and zip pouch
  • External quick-access zip pocket with organizer pockets
  • Deluxe adjustable comfort strap with quick release cam buckle
  • Two exterior front zip pockets with key tether Stroller attachment straps
  • Front flap secures with Velcro and magnetic closure as well as dual buckles
  • Two front exterior zipper pockets with key tether
  • Adjustable padded shoulder strap with quick release cam
  • Soft, durable carrying handle

 

 We have added Wee Generation to our LuxeSHOP page under the NEW charitable shopping section!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted by Dana

Bebe Belay {Giveaway}

I, guess, I’m happy to say, this is my first time with a”paci baby”. My 2 older boys never wanted or took to the pacifier. Aidan, on the other hand, is quite attached to his “niba niba” {what my 20 year old brother use to call his} or “binky” or “paci”, whatever you want to call it, and it’s been a blessing in our home this time around. I know there are many pros and cons to the pacifier these days, my only con right now…misplacing it!

So extremely happy to receive the Bebe Belay, the most versatile baby accessory on the market! We use ours as the ever so important paci holder, clipped right to our ever so important swaddle blanket, both needed if we ever want to sleep again! The multi functional design of Bebe Belay grows with your child and your family. Start using it like we do, as a pacifier holder. Once paci is gone, throw it in your purse to use at the restaurant for a perfect instant bib. Once baby starts to acquire all those must have shoes, and gloves, and slippers, anything that comes in a pair, use Bebe Belay as a connector clip to keep the 2 items together.

Consumers of Bebe Belay have come up with plenty of uses for this fabulous little product in addition to the above, it has also been used to clip baby’s hat to his shirt so it does not blow away in the wind; also to clip the top and bottom of a bathing suit over the shower rod to dry. I have also used mine to clip and hang a plush rattle from Aidan’s car seat handle and activity mat for more eye stimulation for him, as he gets bored easily with his other hanging toys. So many uses out of one small item, how perfect is that!

 

 

It’s adjustable, sturdy, versatile, fashionable, and affordable, What more could you ask for! How about a giveaway!!
April, owner and creator of Bebe Belay, has been extremely generous to offer a giveaway of 3 Bebe Belays! Check out her site and let us know 2 things: the color design you would pick if you win one AND, be creative, come up with another use for the Bebe Belay, what would you use it for. Contest ends August 14th.

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Posted by Dana

The Silly Wagon : for back to school!

KidLuxe Edition

We can hardly believe it, but with the arrival of August, back to school is right around the corner!  To make matters worse for me, we are headed out on one last long family vacation this week; which means when we return, school will literally be just days away!

Have I gotten Colin anything for back to school yet?  Of course not!  But just in the nick of time, The Silly Wagon has come along to save the day.  With over seven pages devoted to back to school products, The Silly Wagon has everything you need to get your kids stocked up for school.

Check out their super cool, retro lunch boxes, by EmTanner Designs which come in a plethora of colors & designs.  Personalize it with your child’s name or monogram, or even a fun saying.  Each lunch box is custom made to order, so get it any way you want it!

Do you have an airplane lover in your house?  Check out this amazing silver airplane backpack by Zid Zid Kids.   In addition to being an awesome preschool back pack, how cute would this be as your child’s first “carry on” luggage?

Looking for something simple & sweet for your little girl who’s heading off to kindergarten?  Check out these hip backpacks by Room it Up.


My son Colin, finally at nearly 4 years old, is starting to express himself through arts & crafts as well as imaginative play.  I know he would just love to have one of these “knight” art folio’s to take along with him wherever he goes.

The Silly Wagon is offering 15% your entire order, with the code “funkyme”.  Just enter it at checkout!

Enjoy.

Posted by Sarah

The Lily Pod

MamaLuxe Edition

For many of you reading this blog, I am sure we cover a lot of new products that make you say, “Where was that product when I needed it?” Well, today’s review is one of those products! For all you pregnant ladies & moms of infants, listen up.

As so many of our feature products are, this is another that was born out of necessity. The Lily Pod was created as a stylish way to carry your infant car seat, while easing the strain that we all know it takes on your arm. Simply wrap the Lily Pod around the handle of the car seat, and the unique padding practically eliminates the intensity of the carrying handle on the crook of your arm! If you have ever carried an infant car seat {with the infant in it} for any length of time, then you just know how wonderful this product is!

Made from soft cotton, coordinating designer fabrics & trim, The Lily Pod is as stylish as it is practical! When your baby graduates to a toddler seat, use your Lily Pod wrapped around your seat belt shoulder strap to prevent it from cutting into your neck. You can also use it wrapped around your shopping bag handles to give yourself a more pleasant {and lengthy} shopping experience!

Bring a Lily Pod to your next baby shower, and prepare yourself for some major oohs & ahhs, not to mention “Where did you get that?” from all of the other guests!

The Lily Pod is offering BabyLuxe readers a special treat: 10% off AND free shipping, making them the most inexpensive you’ll find anywhere! Simply enter BABYLUXE at checkout!

Posted by Sarah

Princess Linens *** GIVEAWAY ***

Tell me, what do you get when you cross super convenient Crayola carrying accessories with luxurious {& celebrity famed} baby, toddler & kid clothing and baby scrubs? Oh, I know… You get Princess Linens adorable collection of goodness for your entire broad.

I recently received a whole bundle of goodies in the mail from Princess Linens owner, Kathryn Orr, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share them with you. Whether you are looking to outfit your child for their birthday or the birth of their sibling, or you’re looking to purchase a delightful birthday or big sibling gift, Princess Linens has something for you.

Complete with personalization, check out their amazing clothing collection, which consists of Bon Bon dresses, Bon Bon John Johns, Garden Princess dresses, The Hamptons John Johns, Hand Smocking & My First Scrubs. Each one of these collections come in a variety of color combinations & can be monogrammed or personalized. When Miss Suri Cruise is spotted sporting a Garden Princess dress, you just know it must be good!

We had the lucky opportunity to see the My First Scrubs first hand, and it is just the sweetest little “uniform”. Alex loves to parade around the house in his Scrubs & they are super comfy for nap time! My first Scrubs make a fabulous outfit for the new big brother or sister to wear to the hospital to meet their little sibling, and they are also perfect for children of doctors, nurses, veterinarians & other scrub-wearing pro’s, to pretend they are like mom & dad. When personalized with your child’s name, it will read “Dr. Alexander” which makes it that much more fun!

If clothes aren’t your thing these days, check out their wonderful line of Crayola licensed Doodlebugz products; the Crayon Keeper, Crayon Apron & Toolbelt, Crayon Purses, Doodlebags {my personal fave}, Chalk Talk Table Mates & the newest item, Chef Apron & Hat set. Each of these wonderful items is designed with the child in mind, and is meant to carry & maintain a nice set of crayons or chalk on the go {or even at home}.

We are excited to offer a super special Princess Linens giveaway here on BabyLuxe today! Simply check out the site, then comment back here with you love about this brand & you’ll be entered to win a Doodlebag {pictured above}!

For those of you interested in all of the other goodness at Princess Linens, we have a special discount for you as well! Simply enter “BABYLUXE” to receive 15% off!

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Contest ends in one week, on August 6th! Good luck to all!

Posted by Sarah

The Sweet Line *** GIVEAWAY ***

KidLuxe Edition

With all the green awareness that is amongst us, it was only natural {no pun intended} for a line such as The Sweet Line, to exist! They feature hand embroidered names & simple sayings & designs on your choice of 100% cotton or organic wardrobe staples for babies & kids, along with some fun accessories like totes & aprons.

I love this last one, “ideas grow”!

The Sweet Line has an extremely user friendly web site, where you can simply select your garment, and all the details for your order, in one quick & easy form. Choose to have a name embroidered on the garment, or a sweet saying like the ones above . Select the thread colors that you’d like & whether or not you want a picture embroidered as well. They will even accept requests for custom designs!

Standard shipping is always free, so go ahead & get a bunch!

The Sweet Line is offering a fabulous winner’s choice giveaway to BLD readers: which means you can select anything from the site! To enter, simply check out the site, and comment back to let us know which is your favorite, and what you would select if you won!

Additional ways to get bonus entries - 1 for each:

- Subscribe to our daily email!

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FOR ANY OF THESE OPTIONS, BE SURE TO SEND US THE LINK {giveaways@babyluxedaily.com} SO WE CAN ENTER YOUR NAME THE APPROPRIATE AMOUNT OF TIMES!

Contest ends in one week, on July 30th! Good luck to all!

Posted by Sarah

Handpicked Pumpkin

As a mom of two boys, I’ve never really gotten into the whole “boutique” clothing trend. Never a fan of Jon-Jon’s or monogrammed bubble romper’s for my boys; I am proud to outfit my boys in more rugged wear, made to stand up to my rough and tough boys that wear them.

However, my entire mindset changed when we were approached by one fabulous hand-made boutique; Hand Picked Pumpkin! What is so great about Hand Picked Pumpkin? Well, like yesterday’s post, it is designed with you, the “creatively-challenged” mom { and gift-giver} in mind!

Choose from many custom-designed or ready-made outfit combinations, all made with a select handful of perfectly coordinated color swatches. I actually did some cute custom-designed shorts & a ready-made top, which matches perfectly {Alex’s outfit is almost identical to the one shown below}. Let me just say this: custom designing is addictive! Choose your garment, size {up to 24 months} interlocking fabric color, and several different trim options, right down to the flap on the back pocket & the snaps on the overalls.

My package arrived wrapped like a present - what a joy to open, and so perfect for a new baby gift! After weekly washing & wearing for over a month now, the little shorts set we have is still in perfect condition. The material is so soft & forgiving to my little busy-body’s high level of activity & he looks downright adorable in it!

Handpicked Pumpkin also offers a fun twist on the usual playdate, moms night out or baby shower: trunk shows!  Show off the amazing designs & let your guests have fun customizing something special.  Hostess’s earn discounts too!  Check out the site for more details.

Handpicked Pumpkin is offering a generous 15% discount to BabyLuxe readers through the end of July, just by entering the code “BabyLuxe” at checkout! 

Posted by Sarah

Bella Tunno

Kidluxe Edition

 

A messy kitchen is a fun kitchen! My children create some of their best master pieces in the kitchen, and not just with food! Between painting and crafts, Playdoh and art sands, their activities can turn the kitchen table into a disaster zone! My floors and table cloths may be ruined but their clothes remain clean thanks to one brilliant and mess-free product!

Bella Tunno offers some of the best creative and fresh products for babies and kids! The favorite in our house right now is the Wonder Boy Smock. Our 6 yr old of course uses it for baking his personal pizzas or helping crack the eggs for mom’s tasty zucchini cake. But it’s the best when used to cover his clothes while he shows off his artistic skills! {He’s also used it to keep himself dry while he washes the dishes, WASHES THE DISHES…how excited am I that he wants to wash the dishes!} These smocks are laminated, so easy to wipe down for small messes or completely washable for the bigger messes. The two large pockets in the front are perfect for holding anything from utensils to paint brushes or for catching more mess!

More creative products from Bella Tunno range from bibs and burpies, binkers and butties, Diaper Ditties and Designer Diner chalk mats. All made from fabulously modern fabric designs, no boring colors or patterns here! Best of all, Bella Tunno donates a portion of every sale to a charitable causes!

 

Babyluxe readers can take 20% of their purchases at Bella Tunno with the code babyluxe20.

 

 

Posted by Dana

Zosephine {Giveaway}

You may already know that Sarah and I are diaper bag {or just bag/tote/purse in general} junkies. I believe it’s our “unspoken” goal in life to find as many fabulous bags as we can, to share with every mom we can find! These next bags are the perfect mix of modern style and practical, functional usage for any hip mom.

I am in love with my “The Minneapolis” diaper bag from Zosephine! The look of these bags is different {in a good way} from other diaper bags out there. It’s feminine but not cutesy, trendy but not over the top; just enough space and essentials that every diaper bag needs without sacrificing style. Each bag comes with a nylon changing pad, plenty of pockets {bottle pockets on both sides, a cell phone pocket in the front…which is awesome, and many more}, and enough room for diapers, wipes, clothes, etc… {I personally can fit everything for my 2 yr old and infant in one bag now without looking like I’m carrying around a suitcase!}

We are thrilled to be able to host a giveaway of “The St. Paul” Zosephine diaper bag {the actual picture above}, a $116 value! Just comment back to us with what feature you love most on any of the Zosephine bags. Contest ends July 8th. Good luck to all!   Congratulations to Michelle in Texas!

OR if you can’t wait and don’t feel lucky, buy your own now and take 15% off with the code Babyluxe.

 

Posted by Dana

Bumkins continues to impress! *** ORGANIC GIVEAWAY ***

MamaLuxe Edition

Two MORE great products from our beloved Bumkins!

This is not your mother’s way of cloth diapering!

As a newbie to the cloth diapering world, I was in awe at all the different types, styles, and accessories that go along with the cloth diapering start up. Luckily, Bumkins All-In-One diapers came my way and saved me from “testing” all the others to find the perfect match for little Aidan.

One word to explain Bumkins All-In-One diapers: simple. The easiest cloth diaper on the market by far! Super absorbent, 100% cotton, with a waterproof exterior in some of the most amazing designs…fashionable style with diapers, how precious! No more plain white diapers here! {Needless to say my mother and mother-in-law will be amazed by these!}

If All-In-Ones are not for you, Bumkins has plenty of other choices for your cloth diapering needs so go check them out!

If that’s not enough incentive to check them out, maybe this will be!

Bumkins has recently introduced the new Grande Diaper Bag; today’s parents answer to the need of function and fashion. With contemporary prints, reinforced straps & water resistant fabric, this is one bag that will keep on giving, long after your diapering days are over.

And lucky for you, Bumkins is generously giving away one of their Grande Diaper Bags, chock FULL of baby essentials from their new organic Natural Collection! A $120 value, here’s what comes in the bag { winner’s choice of boy or girl } :

  • Organic Washcloth 3 pack (9″x9″)
  • Organic Hooded Towel Set (30″x36″)
  • Organic Chin Bib 2 pack (7.5″x7.5″)
  • Organic Swaddle Blanket (30″x30″)
  • Organic Bib and Burp Cloth Set (11″x15″)
  • Waterproof SuperBib 3 pack

To win, as usual, simply leave a comment on this post, about all of the new “natural” parenting options that Bumkins has provided it’s customers with. This contest will run for two weeks, due to the amount of vacationers & offline regulars we’ll have this week. It will end on Sunday, July 13th.

 

Posted by Sarah


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