{ProFlowers}

 Flowers are often what my husband gets me for our special days! I love getting them and having that extra color in my home. I never know what he will send me, but i am never disappointed. And i have found him a new wonderful place to send me the perfect gift from. ProFlowers offers a great selection of flowers, plants, gourmet gifts and more all in one place. And ProFlowers has led the industry in providing a 7 day freshness guarantee on each and every order! I was very excited to have my door bell ring and it was a package from ProFlowers . They sent me a beautiful 8" Foliage

{Funky Fleece} + Giveaway

I am really confident that if you do not own anything fleece that you are missing out! I have always loved fleece for my kids blankets. Super soft, easy to care for and just comes in like a million really cool designs. But recently i have discovered the world of fleece all over again, and it starts with Funky Fleece.I had no idea that so many items were available made out of fleece.And shopping for it just became easier. They have fleece fashion and accessories available for  adults, kids, babies and even your pets! I love all the vibrant color and prints they offer. I was so delighted to to receive some of their super fun fleece products. I was able to try out the adult wraps in Brown.

{Fill-r-up} +Giveaway

With three kids and so many friends and family it seems that there is always a gift to be bought! I do give my gifts a lot of thought and am always looking for fun new ideas on gift giving. I just recently found out about Fill-r-up and loved their website right away! I was able to spend some time on their site and i love all they have to offer. You can shop for baby, him or her or even for party favors. I love the great selection and the brands they offer in their baskets are great! I think they can meet all your gift giving needs.

{Johnson’s Natural}

Our bath time routine is one of the most important parts of our day. My kids have always loved being in the bath even as small babies. And one product i have always used with my kids is Johnson's. All their products are really affordable and with a selection like theirs i have always found just what i needed. I was so excited to learn about Johnson's new Natural line of products and couldn't wait to make it apart of the kids bath time routine. The line includes Natural Baby Lotion ,Natural HEAD-TO-TOE Foaming Baby Wash ,Natural Baby Shampoo ,Natural Kids 3-in-1 Shampoo Conditioner & Body Wash, Natural Kids 2-in-1 Hand & Face Foaming Wash.

Glasses USA

I have seen great things all over the internet about a company called Glasses USA, and now they are offering Smart and Trendy Moms’ readers a discount on eyeglasses! 

They have a large selection of frames for prescription glasses, and their website is nicely laid out and easily searchable.  You can even narrow your search by brand, material, type of lens, price, gender, shape and color to find exactly what you are looking for.

I really like my optometrist but every time I need a new pair of glasses, I always seem to have trouble finding the style of frame that I want. 

{Shout® Go Play Initiative}

Ok so one thing i don't think i have touched on here on STM is laundry! I am kinda weird about my laundry but i am so going there with you guys today! As a mom and wife i see stains that are not only hard to get out but also unidentifiable, weird, gross, and unmentionable. I am the chief stain remover in my house and i could not do it without Shout® . I recently was sent a Shout® package to review and without doubt i love it!

{Sandbox Threads}

I never miss the chance to tell you guys about cool companies with cool products and today is no different. Sandbox Threads offers hip, yet affordable, designs for babies, toddlers, kids and adults. I am a huge tee lover and my kids are no different. I love finding cool and original designs for my kids and loved the tee that Sandbox Threads sent us. We received a hip Bono tee that is perfect for my little rocker. I love the design and it it a fresh fun addition to my little rockers streetwear! It is a great quality tee at an affordable price. They have a huge selection of designs that are hip, fresh and fun. The tee shown can be purchased for $18 and is available at Sandbox Threads. 

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{Dakota's Personalized Gifts} + Giveaway

I love personalized gifts,and they are quickly becoming one of the gifts i most give to my family and friends. And receiving a personalized gift is the best! My newest personalized pretty is from Dakota's Personalized Gifts . I am loving the Engraved Mom Heart Bracelet . Beautiful bracelet featuring purple tones with silver. I really like the Love-Mother-Forever words and the closure is awesome.

{Sparklehearts}Natural Beauty for Girls

Being a girl is so much fun. And being a mommy to a girl rocks! I love getting them things that are girly but age appropriate. And when they are hip and girly and functional you know i have to have them! And that is where Sparklehearts comes in. Makers of natural beauty products for girls. They have fresh and fun products that are safe but also so very girly. 

I was so excited for my girls to try their Peace Out No Knots hair detangler. They loved it!

{Gatorade’s “Beat the Heat” campaign }

Gatorade’s “Beat the Heat” campaign is in full swing and i am so excited to help spread the word. With so many kids and adults playing sports it is so important that you stay hydrated. It is a major concern of mine with my kids and something i am always aware of. We our outdoors most of the summer in horribly hot conditions with my husband racing. Gatorade is always my choice for drinks for my kids and my husband.

{Rhoost} +Giveaway

Having my first child ten years ago and then a few more i have spent tons of money on baby proofing our home. The corners of tables are a huge worry for me and until now i have been using the cheap foam corners that go on with sticky tape. The worst part is that they do need to be replaced. They get old, dirty and even my cats have clawed them.To my surprise it has even pulled the paint off of my very favorite sofa table when replacing.Until now i thought i was set to a life of irritating foam corners to protect my kids. I was so thrilled when i heard about Rhoost products for baby proofing. They make it so easy to baby proof in style. Their products match the style of any decor and can be removed and reused! I wished i had found them before, i now use the Rhoost Edge to protect the corners on my tables.

Pictured above is a set of them on the corners of my sofa cabinet, i know they are hard to see but they are there. The table is black and so are the edges so it really looks great and is most importantly protecting the little ones!I found the Edge to be easy, affordable. They can be purchased now for 14.99 (4 pack). 

 Also available are the stylish and modern Sling to keep the little hands out of cabinets. They are also very affordable and will go with any decor in your kitchen. The Rhoost Sling is a chic and simple way to keep cute and curious hands out of cabinets. Innovative design is easy on parents and big on protection. Features screw- and adhesive-free installation. Buy them now for 9.99 (4 pack)

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{Banquet Fruit Pies}

My whole family loves sweets and treats so when i heard about Banquet Fruit Pies i knew we had to try some. Banquet Fruit Pies are an easy, affordable sweet snack that are microwavable and quick to prepare. Not only are they easy but they taste great! My kids loved them and my apple pie loving husband really liked the apple pie. Topped with things like cinnamon, sprinkles, whipped cream made these a fun sweet snack for my family. We think they taste yummy and i will get these for my family again!You can get them in the freezer section at your grocery store.

Banquet has provided families with delicious meals for more than 50 years, and this summer they've launched new single-serving fruit pie desserts. Each Banquet fruit pie has a half serving of real fruit inside a flaky pastry shell that bakes fresh and hot from your oven or microwave in minutes. The pies come in three classic flavors: apple, peach, and cherry berry and at only about $1 a pie, Banquet pies make it easy to treat guests at a summer get-together, offer a special "finale" for your next family dinner, or just indulge yourself with a mid-day treat.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Banquet  and received free coupons to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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{Princess Linens} + Giveaway

As a mommy to 3 it is so important for each and every thing that comes in our home to be functional! And for on the go i love to have great things to travel with to keep all the kids busy. My kids love to color, we do it at home or on the go. My two youngest are the hardest to keep busy so i was so excited to get the Doodlebugz Crayola Crayon Keeper from Princess Linens. The crayon keeper is such a fun way to keep the kids creating anytime and i really love to just put in my purse and go. They make them even more fun by personalizing them. It comes with a box of 24 Crayola crayons and holds up to 64 (two fit in a pocket). It fastens securely for easy carrying and it is perfect everywhere kids go!  I have since cleaned all the loose crayons out of my car and purse. I love these and think they would make a great gift or just to keep your own kids creative in a fun way! At only $14 each they are very affordable and there are also other very cute styles available for girls and boys.

"We offer personalized baby gifts, monogrammed baby clothes, john johns, rompers, jumpers and dresses, baby shower gifts, new baby gifts, sibling gifts and toys. We also specialize in personalized toddler gifts and sibling gifts, baby scrubs, infant scrubs, toddler scrubs, Doodlebugz Crayola crayon keepers, doodlebags, crayon aprons, and crayon toolbelts, chef apron and hat set and chalkboard placemats."
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{Giveaway Reminders for the week of 8/9 }

Wanted to remind all of you lovely's that we have 4 do not miss giveaways! I hope everyone is having a great start to the week:) 

Beautisol 8/12
Pillow Pets 8/13
Magpie Designz 8/14
Cake Lingerie 8/17

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{Cake Lingerie} + Giveaway

Pregnant and nursing mothers are to be celebrated. And what better way to indulge yourself than with Cake Lingerie. Beautiful designed lingerie to make you look and feel beautiful. If the names of their delicious collections don't get you then the beautiful, playful yet elegant designs will! The Strawberry Shortcake set is really beautiful, i love it! The first thing i noticed was how incredibly soft the material was. The pink with white polka dots make this set really fun.

No details were left out. Such a fun set that also makes you feel beautiful! Really no need for all the adjusting of the straps or finding the right fit because Cake has you in mind, designing perfect lingerie for the pregnant or nursing mom. It came wrapped beautifully ready for gift giving or to treat yourself! See all their styles available now.
Cake Lingerie's global campaign 'Real Mums, Real Fit' captures the true beauty of motherhood and how Cake Lingerie aims to help all women look as beautiful as they feel whilst providing the comfort and support they need during pregnancy and nursing.

The campaign went in search for 'real' mothers wanting to join Cake and celebrate their new found curves in a 'real' and empowering campaign with no models and no touch ups, just 'real' natural women! Read more here....

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{Magpie Designz} + Giveaway

I am totally excited today to tell you guys about Magpie Designz. Emily is the wonderful mind behind Magpie Designz. Her personalized jewelry line is so beautiful and fun. Creating a custom one of a kind personalized piece of jewelry has never been so much fun! I had the amazing chance to have a necklace personalized. I chose the Tenley Necklace. A beautiful necklace with our swarovski crystals birthstones dangling with a sterling silver cap hand stamped with my husbands and I's name on it.

The necklace is so beautiful, simple and so my style. I love everything about it. The detail is terrific and the hand stamping is really cool. Every letter perfect as the last. I love it! I feel really wonderful wearing it and my husband also loved it! It came packaged beautifully ready for easy gift giving.She has so many beautiful things that you are sure to find something for yourself or as a gift. Visit her and have fun designing your own beautiful piece of jewelry! You can use this code for 10% off until 8/14

Smart and Trendy Mom reader discount code: SATM10

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{Pillow Pets} + Giveaway

So you know from my last post how much my kids and i love Pillow Pets. The bee was our first Pillow Pet addition. And now the kids have the Patriotic Pillow Pet. They were created in honor of military members and their families. They are so much fun and a great way to show your support! My kids take theirs everywhere and they are admired by everyone that sees them.  They have been a big comfort to both of them on family weekends in our motor-home.They love to show people how they turn from a animal to a pillow just like that.

My son kinda likes to ride his (he is 2) but also loves to lay on it. These are wonderful just around the house and are awesome at grandmas or the sitter.They are very unique and huggable. Did i mention how wonderfully soft they are? So soft, perfect for kids to cuddle and love. They secure easily with Velcro, just unfold them to make a one of a kind pillow they will love! See the entire selection available now at Pillow Pets.

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{Beautisol} + Giveaway

There is nothing better during the summer or anytime of year than a sexy tan right? Well at least i think so. My days of being well tanned throughout the year were gone with my first child. I do not have the time or the babysitter to give myself the luxury of a tanning salon or being poolside. However i still would love to have that sun kissed glow that so many women love. For that i would recommend the Gradual Tanners. Beautisol also offers Dark Self Tanner. It is perfect for anyone looking to achieve a dark tan with no tanning beds or sun. I really loved that there was no harsh smell, was very easy to use and achieved what i wanted.  I also loved the convenience and had fun applying it!  Their how to videos available on their website make it easy for anyone to get the tan that is right for you.

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{My Vintage Baby}

Shopping for modern, trendy kids clothes i often find myself heading online. For my son in particular. There just aren't that many options for boys clothes that are fun and edgy. My little dude loves to sport the rock n roll look and it fits him very well. With that in mind it made it so easy to find something from My Vintage Baby.  The selection of boys is so hip and fun with some styles offering a little edgier feel. He is rockin now with the Rock King shirt and matching striped shorts.

This outfit is some of the best quality pieces he has. I love him in it and he does look like a little rock king. It came packaged beautifully and has been a total pleasure to work with them. And since we all aren't dressing little dudes we better talk about about the fantastic selection for girls. Simply beautiful, modern and so full of amazing color. But it doesn't stop there cause you can even get  something for yourself cause they have really cute tops for women too! See all the items available now!

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{Scrolling Buttons Box for Blogger}

Have you ever wanted one of those boxes with the scrolling buttons on your Blogspot/Blogger blog. Here is an example of one with two of our Smart and Trendy Moms Buttons:

Since we are dealing with a widget, if you already have buttons in your widget, you will want to cut and paste that code into a text file and save it.  (You NEED a backup. Its really a pain to set up all your buttons again if something doesn't go right the first time.)

Here's how to add the scrolling button box:

AS ALWAYS BEFORE YOU MAKE ANY CHANGES, BACK UP YOUR CURRENT TEMPLATE & WIDGETS

1. Go to Layout

2. Click "Add a Gadget" in the area that you want to add the box

3. When the Add a Gadget box comes up, choose HTML/JavaScript

4. Here is the code you will paste into the box. You need to add the html for your buttons in between the two pieces of code.

<center>
<marquee direction="up" onmouseover="this.stop()" width="175" scrollamount="4" onmouseout="this.start()" height="350" align="center">

THE HTML FOR YOUR BUTTONS GOES HERE

</marquee>
</center>


In the top piece of above the button code, you can customize things:

direction="up" can be changed to control which way the buttons move - "up", "down", "right", or "left"

height="350" controls how tall the area that the buttons scroll through is - "number"

width="175" controls the width of the box - "number" (this cannot be larger than the column it is in)

scrollamount="4" this controls the speed the buttons move, the higher the number the faster they go.


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