Crocheted Kitty Hat

My sister crocheted this adorable little kitty hat for Riley. It is so cute, and she looks absolutely precious wearing it. Riley just loves her new hat!

Too Many Cute Christmas Cards!

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays! And it will definitely be special for B and I this year because of Riley!! We have so many Christmas traditions we want to share with her and a few new traditions to start. A new tradition we would love to implement this year would be to send out personalized Christmas cards to our family and friends.

I've been a big fan of Tiny Prints for awhile now, and I knew that was exactly where I wanted to get our Christmas cards from for Riley's first Christmas. They offer some of the most gorgeous and unique personalized cards! Their selection of Christmas cards is amazing, and I've in love with far too many of them! I'm actually having a hard time deciding just which card to get with so many cute choices, but these are a few of my favorites:

They're all so cute, aren't they? I'm sure B will probably have to end up helping me pick which ones to buy because I'm so indecisive...

Which card do you think we should send out this year?

Carson's & CVS Deals!

Over the weekend, Carson's had a great sale going on, and I also had a coupon that I received in the mail for $10 off a $25 purchase. I was able to pick up two adorable Carter's 4-piece sets (which both included a hat, a pair of pants, a sleeper and a onesie) for about $17!

I also stopped by CVS, one of my favorite stores to find awesome deals. I just love those Extra Bucks! They had Pampers Swaddlers for $18.99 w/ $4 back in Extra Bucks. I had a coupon for $2 off a box of Pampers and $4 in Extra Bucks from a previous purchase, so I was able to pick up a box for just $12.99!

While at CVS, I was able to pick up a little something for myself, too. I bought my current favorite facial scrub -- St. Ives Invigorating Scrub. I picked up three and got back $5 in Extra Bucks. So, now I have $9 in Extra Bucks to use on my next purchase, which more than likely will be more diapers for Miss Riley! ;)

New Look For Fall

Some of you may have noticed that my blog has a new look. While I loved my blog's old look (and I'll probably end up going back to it), I decided to make it look a bit more festive for fall! I installed a free blogger template from Leelou Blogs called Autumn Dreams, and I think it looks so cute! My blog's previous look was also from Leelou Blogs. If you have never visited Leelou Blogs before, you definitely should! Her designs are amazing!!!

Gap Kids: $5 Off Coupon

You can get a coupon for $5 off ANY purchase at Gap, Gap Kids, or Baby Gap when you share this promotion via Facebook, Twitter, or email. Since this coupon can be used on any purchase, you might be able to pick up something for free, which is perfect for the holidays!

Free Sample of Simply Right Infant Formula

Simply Right is offering a free sample of their Simply Right Baby Care infant formula! When requesting your free sample, you get your choice of the following formulas: Complete, Gentle, or Sensitivity.

I Got an Awesome Deal on Overstock!

As I quickly scanned through my emails earlier, I spotted an email from Overstock.com for $10 off any purchase! What a fantastic coupon! I usually only see coupons for a percentage off or free shipping from them. (If you haven't already, you might want to sign up for their emails to receive exclusive discounts in the future, just in case they send out more like this one. I always try to sign up for emails from my favorite stores so that I'm "in the know" when they offer special discounts.) I figured I might take a quick look around their site to see if I could score anything for cheap, or even better, FREE -- and that's exactly what I was able to do!

Since I wasn't looking for anything in particular, I went straight to their baby section and browsed their selection of items by price. There was a huge selection of baby items under $10, and it was there that I stumbled across some cute hair bows. There were quite a few that I liked, and I eventually decided to get the Bow Clippeez 2 Envy Vintage Rose Bow Headband (in ivory). The headband was just under ten dollars, and when I got to checkout, the coupon was applied, which made it absolutely FREE! I was able to get a cute headband for Riley, and I didn't even have to pay a penny for it!

Riley is One Month Old

One month ago, little miss Riley was born. It's hard to believe she's been here for a whole month - time has passed so quickly!

Happy one month, Riley! We love you so much!

MWFB: Emmie the Muse Review

I'm so excited to introduce you to a cute little Etsy shop, Emmie the Muse, that is full of adorable essentials for your little one! Everything is handcrafted and affordably priced. At Emmie the Muse, you'll find baby necessities such as burp clothes, carseat strap covers, onesies, and more.

About Emmie the Muse:

I'm a mom of one little messy kid, who happens to be my muse. Just add a sewing machine, Emmie's approval, fabric and love... and you've got Emmie the Muse!

Check out some of her lovely creations:

Andrea, the super-talented gal behind Emmie the Muse, was so kind to send me a Green Damask Minky and White Minky Dot Baby Blanket for little Miss Riley. It's so gorgeous!


My Thoughts!
The quality of the blanket is superb, and it's wonderfully crafted! It's made from minky fabric in a green damask print on one side and a white dimple dot on the other, and as you can imagine, it's incredibly soft (makes me want one for myself!). Not only is it soft, but it's beautiful as well! The shade of green in the damask print is so pretty, and the color goes nicely with her nursery. On the white minky side, it's lovingly embroidered in the corner with my baby girl's name, Riley, in the same lovely shade of green as the opposite side. It looks amazing, and I always love when items are personalized as it makes an item that much more special and will be a great keepsake later on. I absolutely love this baby blanket! (In fact, I'm not sure who loves it more...Riley or me!)





Where to Buy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/emmiethemuse

Connect:
You can find Emmie the Muse on FACEBOOK and TWITTER. Be sure to check out the Emmie the Muse blog and ♥ Emmie the Muse on Etsy, too!

No compensation was received for this post. Emmie the Muse did provide me with a product to sample for the purpose of this review; however, all opinions expressed are my own, honest opinions.

MWFB: Bloom Maternity Review & Giveaway

Towards the end of my pregnancy, it was heartbreaking to discover that my ever expanding belly had outgrown 90% of my maternity clothes and caused my maternity wardrobe to greatly diminish. And with the end of my pregnancy so near at that point, I really couldn't justify buying more maternity clothes that I would only be able to wear for such a short amount of time. So, I was more than thrilled when I stumbled across Bloom Maternity, an online shop that carries a wonderful selection of maternity clothing -- and even pieces that can be worn during and after pregnancy! They offer clothing in a wide variety of styles and sizes -- as they do say, "No matter what your size, you deserve to look and feel beautiful while your body is in Bloom — and beyond!"

My Thoughts!
I was sent the d&a Eat You Up Top by Japanese Weekend from Bloom Maternity. This top, which is as versatile as it is cute, is designed to fit during pregnancy and still look great after! While pregnant, I found many of my other maternity tops become too short, but this top's length was really nice and covered my baby bump well. The top's cinched sides are very flattering (both during pregnancy and after), and the multicolored pixelated print and square neckline makes it unique. Not only does it look great post-baby bump as well, but it's really convenient for nursing, too. This stylish top is also very soft and comfortable (made out of 95% Polyester and 5% Spandex), which is key these days.

Here I am wearing the top @ 38 weeks pregnant:

And here's me in the top just recently:

As mentioned above, you'll find a ton of fashionable maternity and nursing clothing at Bloom Maternity, but that's not all! You can also purchase baby gear and essentials, gifts, and more!

Where to Buy:

http://www.BloomMaternity.net

Bloom Maternity offers free shipping on all orders of $99 or more. Plus, they are offering HIFTH readers a special opportunity to save some money on your next Bloom Maternity order when you use the following discount codes:

10% $50-$74 dollars code: HILLS10
20% $75-$99 code: HILLS20
30% $100+ code: HILLS30

These codes are good for clothing only (excludes diaper bags, phil&teds, and the Naturepedic line) and will expire on March 31, 2012.

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You can connect with Bloom Maternity on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, and their BLOG.

Giveaway:

In addition to the discount codes, Bloom Maternity is also generously giving one lucky reader a $25 gift certificate!

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MWFB: DaddyScrubs Review

Often times, dads can feel a little left out on the big day that baby makes it's arrival. It's all about mommy and baby, rightly so. But DaddyScrubs offers a way to help make dads feel special on that big day! DaddyScrubs offers "Delivery Room duds for Dads" (aka medical scrubs) that allow guys to show off their status as a new daddy in comfort. They offer more than just scrubs though! They have a bunch of great "I'm the Daddy!" gear, such as t-shirts, coffee mugs, and more.




About DaddyScrubs:

DaddyScrubs™ is the offspring of Robert Nickell, who fathered his first four children more than 20 years ago. DaddyScrubs™ was conceived when Robert, who remarried in 2007, discovered he was about to be a father all over again in the fall of 2009!

Not wanting to endure the pains of wearing uncomfortable street clothes while comforting his laboring wife, Robert hatched the idea of creating doctor-like scrubs for himself. It seemed a natural thing for him to do — since Robert is a pharmacist by profession.

To eliminate the confusion between “who’s the doctor” and “who’s the daddy,” Robert fashioned the concept of “I’m The Daddy™” medical scrubs.

All comfort wear from DaddyScrubs™ — including “I’m The Daddy™” medical scrubs and t-shirts are available exclusively online at www.daddyscrubs.com.

My Thoughts!
For review, DaddyScrubs kindly sent me the I'm the Daddy Classic Long Sleeve in the Edgy Navy design for my husband, B, and he loves it! When it arrived, he had to try it on to make sure it would fit for the big day, and it did - perfectly! The tee is comfy and has a nice weight to it, making it perfect for fall! On the front, it says "daddy" with the DaddyScrubs logo in the bottom left corner of the shirt. Across the back of the tee, it proudly exclaims, in a larger print than in front, "I'm the Daddy!" Plus, the shirt gets major points due to the fact that it's blue because that happens to be one of his favorite colors. He packed it away in his bag, and just a few short days later, we were in the hospital waiting to meet our little girl! He wore it in the hospital and also sported it the day we got to finally come home with our baby girl. Whether out and about or while relaxing at home, this will be a tee he will be able to wear for a long time, and proudly so!

Where to Buy:

http://www.daddyscrubs.com/

Connect:

You can find DaddyScrubs on FACEBOOK and TWITTER!

No compensation was received for this post. DaddyScrubs did provide me with a product to sample for the purpose of this review; however, all opinions expressed are my own, honest opinions.

Halloween 2011

While I didn't dress up for Halloween as I did last year, B and I did pass out candy to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters that stopped by our house (although, we didn't get too many visitors), and little Miss Riley sure was festive for her first holiday!



She actually had a few different Halloween themed outfits that she wore throughout the day (and throughout that week, actually). There's just so many cute baby clothes out there that I (and other family members, as well) just had to buy them for her! Plus, she's one messy little gal, and I'm always changing her clothes.

MWFB: Your Baby's Room - Review & Giveaway

Personalized items always seem to make wonderful gifts! I've received a few personalized baby gifts from family and friends for my baby girl, and I absolutely love them! There's something about an item being personalized and actually seeing my baby girl's name that makes it feel really special. When looking for unique baby gifts like that for friends or for your own little ones, Your Baby's Room is a great online shop to check out! They specialize in personalized items for babies and children, such as blankets, name banners, clothing, toys and more.




About Your Baby's Room:

Your Baby's Room was created 8 years ago to fulfill the need for quality and adorable baby gifts and personalized accessories at a reasonable price. I have been sewing for many years and just love it! I have four great kids and a terrific husband who all put up with the constant hum of the sewing and embroidery machines!

My Thoughts!
For review, I received a personalized baby rag (burp cloth) from Your Baby's Room. And while it may be called a baby rag, it certainly is not just a rag. It's very well made and beautifully designed! The baby rags from Your Baby's Room are made with a Premium White 100% Cotton Pre-fold Cloth Diaper, and they offer them in two different sizes (12 x 15 5 ply or 13 x 19 6 ply).

The baby rag I received for my baby girl has her name, Riley, embroidered on it, along with several stars that are placed around her name. The green ruffly ribbon and pink/green polka dot ribbon perfectly accent the embroidered design. It is so pretty, and I love the colors (pink & green are two of my favorites)! This burp cloth could actually be used as a decoration in my baby girl's nursery with it's cute design and colors that go perfectly with her nursery. It's seriously so cute, it almost makes me not want to use it too much or get it dirty, but, of course, it can always be washed.

Where to Buy:

http://www.yourbabysroom.com

Connect:

You can find Your Baby's Room on FACEBOOK and TWITTER.

Giveaway:

One lucky reader will win a personalized burp rag of their own from Your Baby's Room!

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Visit Your Baby's Room and tell me another item you would love to have.

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The giveaway will end on November 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM (CST). The mandatory entry MUST be completed in order to have a chance of winning and should be done before completing any extra entries. Please leave your email address in your comment if it's not visible in your blogger profile. The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and announced on Heard It from the Hills. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Open to US only.

No compensation was received for this post. Your Baby's Room did provide me with a product to sample for the purpose of this review; however, all opinions expressed are my own, honest opinions.