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Olli + Lime Giveaway Winner!
Congratulations to Stephanie O, the winner of our Olli & Lime Miller range giveaway! She has chosen the Line Crib Skirt and the Twig Charcoal Crib sheet. Such a chic combo!
Congratulations Stephanie! I will email you shortly. I can’t wait to see photos of it in your nursery!
Thanks to Olli & Lime (one of our lovely friends and advertisers) for this generous giveaway.
ABC Kids Expo 2014: Thanks for Reading!
Hope I didn’t miss anything! But I’ve been home for almost two weeks now, so it’s time for the show coverage to come to an end.
And now back to our regularly scheduled posting! Well, it’s not actually “scheduled”. I post things fresh as I write them in an effort to bring you the latest information as soon as possible all year long, not just during our trade show coverage.
2014 JMPA Innovation Awards at ABC Kids Expo
As part of the festivities at the 2014 ABC Kids Expo, the JPMA announced its 2014 Innovation Award winners.
Judges Pick Award: Cloud Q Infant car seat from CYBEX
With safety and quality comparable to the Cybex Aton 2 and Aton Q, the innovative Cloud Q can recline completely when used on a stroller. (coming early 2015)
Parent’s Pick Award: Baby Camera 0 Emission by Babymoov
The first and only video baby monitior with no electromagnetic wave emissions. (coming March 2015)
Feeding/Bathing/Changing category: Wow Baby Spill Free 360 Cup by Wow Gear, LLC
Safety category: Buddy Tag by Le Vise Products
Child restraint category: Doona Car Seat by Simple Parenting
Nursery category: Duux Bluetooth Baby Protector with Lullabies and Nightlight by Duux
Play/entertainment category: SoapSox
Infant/parent care category: Love to Dream 50/50 Transition by Regal Lager, Inc.
On-the-go category: Chicco LullaGo Bassinet by Chicco USA (*less than $100*)
Carriers category: Ergobaby Four Position 360 Carrier
Stroller category: UPPAbaby Vista Stroller
Congratulations to all the winners.
ABC Kids Expo 2014 Preview
It’s that time again! I’m packing up and heading to Vegas tomorrow for my 5th year at the ABC Kids Expo, the nation’s largest kids and baby trade show.
I’ll be meeting and visiting with many of our favorite brands and companies as well as other bloggers and retailers. It’ll be a busy few days. Coverage on the blog will start next week and run through September, but you can follow on twitter, Instagram and Facebook to catch some of the early news and photos.
Follow our coverage to preview what the year ahead will bring!
Happy Independence Day!
Here’s to 238 years of the U.S. of A!
Enjoy this festive day and stay safe!
Skip Hop Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Laura I., the winner of a new Butterfly Zoo Pack and Lunchie from Skip Hop! Laura, this is going to be so perfect for your little girl!
If you want to get the latest addition to the Skip Hop Zoo– either the Hedgehog or the Butterfly, you can find them on the Skip Hop website or on amazon.com.
Some affiliate links included.
Happy Mother’s Day!
We managed to take our annual Mother’s Day photo this year without too much fussing or fighting so I’m calling the day a success!
Happy Mother’s Day to all you modern moms, moms-to-be and mothering types. Give yourselves a pat on the back. I hope you’re getting all the appreciation you deserve– today and every day!
with love,Esther
