Happy Halloween!

I cannot believe how fast time flies! Has it really been a few weeks since I last posted?!  Well, I DO have but a fabulous excuse {for a week, at least!}: DISNEYLAND!!

We just got back from our entire family going {parents, siblings, nieces & nephews included} and had a blast! I'd never been there for their "Halloweentime," and it was so much fun to see the park decorated for the season!  If you've never been, I'd highly recommend going this time of year. Not only is the park festive, but the lines are much shorter and the weather is much more delightful.

As they say, pictures are worth a thousand words, so rather than ramble on, just enjoy the photos that ensue!

exterior of "it's a small world"

heading into the toy story 3 "midway mania" ride!

an interesting note: the first day they had NO snow on the roof!

the infamous "tea cups" ride - can't do this one anymore! i get too sick!!

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{Swankadot} GIVEAWAY & Review *CLOSED*

I am a coupon clipper.  Not an avid one, but I do clip coupons that I think I will use.  I have great admiration for those of you out there who clip "religiously," if you will.  I can't bring myself to do that...mainly because I don't think I have the patience for it.  But either way, if you use coupons at all, you know how hard it is to keep them organized.  Then throw into that mix, that we budget for some of our expenses and use "cash envelopes" to separate the money into categories.  And now you see how much I have a need for something to organize all that chaos!

The solution?  Meet the Klutch from Swankadot.  These are fabulous ways to organize everything from receipts and coupons to cash, gift cards and more.  And what I particularly love about these is the fabulous fabric selection you can get yours in!  Here is the one I just received, called "Swank":

I love the concept of these, as well as their effectiveness & practicality.  I am also particularly fond of their uniqueness - that is, that they come in customizable, gorgeous fabrics that you won't find elsewhere.

The Klutches are handcrafted in one designer fabric on the outside, and another coordinating designer fabric on the inside.  Some rickrack {or other trim} dresses up the inside, and each one closes with a coordinating elastic band.

Pistachio Damask {exterior}

Pistachio Damask {interior}

Each Klutch has 13 file pockets inside to fill with your goods (receipts, business cards, etcetera).  And included with every order are preprinted alphabet letters to fit inside the tabs. {You can also specify blank tabs, so that you can write whatever you want on the tabs, if you prefer}.  And at approximately 13" long by 5" high, this is the perfect size to toss into your purse.

BUY IT! Visit Swankadot today to get yourself organized!  Also a fabulous idea for a Christmas gift for your mom, sister or girlfriends!

WIN IT! One lucky Haute Tot and Baby Couture reader is going to win their own Swankadot Klutch!  Please see below for how to enter.

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Swankadot and come back here to tell me your favorite fabric (1 entry)! YOU MUST BE A HTBC BLOG FOLLOWER {VIA GOOGLE FRIEND} IN ORDER TO ENTER!!  SO IF YOU'RE NOT YET, SIGN UP AT THE RIGHT!! Be sure to leave your email address in the entry so that I have a way to contact the winner! If there is NO EMAIL left, another winner will be drawn. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. Entrants can enter through November 11th. Winner to be chosen November 12th!

Additional Entries!

Once you've completed the mandatory entries, do any of the following for more chances to win! {Again, please be sure to leave your email address in each entry!}

*Subscribe to our blog (2 entries possible; 1 via google and 1 via email feedburner (must be activated to count as entry)).

*Include our blog in your blog roll and include URL (1 entry).

*Become a fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook (1 entry) and score coupon codes!

*Follow Adam's Blankie on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway with the following tweet, (1 entry - can be done daily):

"Win a Coupon Klutch organizer from Swankadot @adamsblankie! Enter at www.hautetotandbabycouture.blogspot.com!"

(Be sure to leave a link to your tweet/s!).

*Post our blog buttons on your blog and include link to blog. (6 entries possible - 3 for Adam's Blankie shop button and 3 for Haute Tot Couture blog button).

*Blog about this giveaway and include the link to your post AND a picture of the prize!! (3 entries).

*Enter any of our other current giveaways for one entry each (up to 3 entries possible) and leave a comment letting me know which giveaway/s you entered.

*Email up to 3 friends about this giveaway ~ be sure to copy me on the emails! adamsblankie@gmail.com (3 entries possible).

Please note, I was not paid to do this review.
Opinions are strictly my own, and no one or nothing else has influenced me in my review.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

WINNER: AKRITICAL

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{Crib} Mattresses.

 When you're a new parent, there are so many things to buy for baby.  But with so many choices on the market in the World of Baby, it's really hard to know what you need, what you don't need {my husband's favorite!}, and what brand/s to go with.

One of the important decisions you need to make is what kind of mattress to get for your baby.  Sounds simple enough.  But actual, this is one decision that could save your baby's life.  Sooo...it's an important one.

All Crib Mattresses is a site that can help you make the right choice.  That is, the choice that's right for you.  From reviews and the differences between foam and innerspring mattresses to firmness and the benefits of organic mattresses, this site has got all the information you need to find.  So no searching and researching all over the internet - it's a one-stop shop.

So be sure to check them out before purchasing a mattress for your baby.  You can click here to check out their Buyer's Guide {there's one for both the standard crib mattress size and one for the mini crib mattress size.

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MADNESS MONTH!

Well, October is here, and that means it's (gasp!) time to start thinking about Christmas shopping!!

And to kick off the shopping season, I've decided to give some stellar deals on all our hair couture!  After all, what girl doesn't love a little love in her hair?!  These make for fabulous Christmas gifts for girls of any age!!

Here's the scoop:

with code: HAIRMADNESS (good October 5-October 25th):

*BUY ANY 2 HAIR ITEMS, GET THIRD HALF OFF!

*BUY ANY 3 HAIR ITEMS, GET 4TH FREE!

*BUY ANY 4 HAIR ITEMS, GET 5TH HALF OFF AND 6TH FREE!

{Please email me at adamsblankie.com or convo me via Etsy "contact" to adjust pricing before purchasing OR I can reimburse you via PayPal after payment goes through. Thank you!!}

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I'm pretty sure you'll love this...

Happy October!

Although, I have to say, it certainly doesn't feel like Autumn here in the desert, as we've been breaking records...107 degrees here yesterday. (Sigh).  How is it in your neck of the woods? Are you getting the nice Fall weather, or still scorching like me?

Anyways. I can't allow this heat wave to spoil my day...so...you know what always makes me feel better? Haute Hair Couture!

Enjoy!!

My new fave...the Chocolate Waterfall Fabric Headband...$14

Red Rosette with Polka Dot Feather on Black Headband...divine...$10

Pink Rosette with Crystal and White Feather on Headband...de lovely...$10

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WINNER!!

Congratulations to BUKAEYES for winning the gift card to Babybeenos!!

www.babybeenos.etsy.com

Please see the right-hand column for more AWESOME giveaways available NOW!! :)

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{YoBaby} GIVEAWAY and Review *GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

What an ingenious idea!  Why not take yogurt and mix it with not only fruit but also veggies!   Well, that's exactly what YoBaby has done.  And, it's impressive, my friends.  Not only will babies eat it - they love it!! 

We just tried these with our 6 month old daughter {where does the time go!?}, and she absolutely. postively. loved. it.  She was scarfing it down and just couldn't get enough - seriously!  And, of course, I feel good about it because she's getting a balanced meal {yogurt, fruit, vegetable}, and it's organic {= no pesticides}.  Like all their yogurts, YoBaby meals contain 6 active live cultures, which help strengthen the immune system.

Yobaby offers 3 varieties of their yobaby 3-in-1 meals:
*apple and sweet potato
*peach and squash {this is the one we tried!}
*pear and green beans

And in addition to their YoBaby Meals, they have:
*YoBaby Original {fruit and yogurt - 6 varieties offered}
*YoBaby Drinkable
*YoToddler {yogurt, fruit and cereal with DHA and iron}
*YoKids
*Squeezers

They offer something for every child in your house, really.  And with all their nutrients, probiotics and wonderful flavor combinations, you really can't go wrong here.  We are definitely going to be stocking up on these.

WIN IT!  One lucky Haute Tot and Baby Couture reader is going to win 2 free trials for YoBaby 4-packs AND and Eric Carle Growth Chart!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit YoBaby and come back here to tell me a store near you that sells YoBaby (1 entry)! Be sure to leave your email address in the entry so that I have a way to contact the winner! If there is NO EMAIL left, another winner will be drawn. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. Entrants can enter through October 23rd. Winner to be chosen October 24th!

Additional Entries!

Once you've completed the mandatory entries, do any of the following for more chances to win! {Again, please be sure to leave your email address in each entry!}

*Follow our blog via Google Friend Connect (1 entry).

*Subscribe to our blog (2 entries possible; 1 via google and 1 via email feedburner (must be activated to count as entry)).

*Include our blog in your blog roll and include URL (1 entry).

*Become a fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook (1 entry) and score coupon codes!

*Become a fan of YoBaby on Facebook (1 entry - great recipe ideas here!!)

*Follow Adam's Blankie on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway with the following tweet, (1 entry - can be done daily):

"Win 2 free trial coupons from YoBaby @adamsblankie! Enter at www.hautetotandbabycouture.blogspot.com!"

(Be sure to leave a link to your tweet/s!).

*Post our blog buttons on your blog and include link to blog. (6 entries possible - 3 for Adam's Blankie shop button and 3 for Haute Tot Couture blog button).

*Blog about this giveaway and include the link to your post AND a picture of the prize!! (3 entries).

*Enter any of our other current giveaways for one entry each (up to 3 entries possible) and leave a comment letting me know which giveaway/s you entered.

*Email up to 3 friends about this giveaway ~ be sure to copy me on the emails! (3 entries possible).

Please note, I was not paid to do this review.
Opinions are strictly my own, and no one or nothing else has influenced me in my review.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

WINNER: JOANNA@FEEDINGTHEPRICES

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{Mobi} Digital Cam Review and GIVEAWAY! *GIVEAWAY CLOSED*

I think every family I know that has a baby has some type of monitor to, well, monitor their baby.  But there really are soooo many to choose from!  Where does one start in the search for a good one?

Lucky for you, I recently had the privilege of reviewing the Mobicam Digital from Mobi.  Here's what I immediately noticed about it upon removing it from its box {these were particularly evident to me since the last monitor we had purchased was from 4 years ago...and much dated}:  It's sleek, easy to transport and ready to use out of the box. Those are three things that make me happy because a) I don't want something that takes up a lot of space, and b) I really hate poring over oodles of directions.  Oh, and of course, this monitor actually has a camera so that you can see your baby - not just hear him or her {although it is also nice that you can just listen and turn off the vision portion, too, if you like}.

After delving into its features even further, I discovered these qualities about the Mobicam Digital:
*has DigiLock Wireless with FHSS technology for privacy
*has a transmission range of up to 450 feet
*features night vision with a 30 foot range to view in total darkness
*has a built-in night light on camera
*the 2.4" color LCD screen tilts for optimal viewing angles
*features an extra wide camera angle to allow you to see more of the room
*has audio/video output/cable for connection to the televisionor recorder
*includes a wall mount for the camera
*includes 8-hour rechargeable Li-ion batteries

And for you "techies" out there, they also offer an Internet Kit {to purchase separately} so that you can monitor sound and picture remotely from your computer or another Internet device.  What's really cool about it?  You can have an email or text sent to you when motion occurs, for example! Wow!

So, the most important thing is that the camera works like a charm.  Clear picture, no fuzz, & good volume control.  There is no bright light on the monitor either, meaning you, the parent, can sleep better without some big glaring red light in your face all night long {trust me...I know this to be a big benefit since our last monitor had that!}.  And, the light on the receiver in baby's room is a nice blue glow that hardly puts out any light at all, meaning it won't distract baby's sleep.

BUY IT! Visit Mobi today to get your own chic MobiCam Digital Wireless Monitoring System. 

WIN IT! One super lucky Haute Tot and Baby Couture reader is going to win their own MobiCam Digital Wireless Monitoring System {valued at $189.99}!! See below for how to enter!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Mobi and come back here to tell me another product they offer (1 entry)! YOU MUST BE A HTBC BLOG FOLLOWER {VIA GOOGLE FRIEND} IN ORDER TO ENTER!!  SO IF YOU'RE NOT YET, SIGN UP AT THE RIGHT!! Be sure to leave your email address in the entry so that I have a way to contact the winner! If there is NO EMAIL left, another winner will be drawn. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. Entrants can enter through October 20th. Winner to be chosen October 21st!!

Additional Entries!

Once you've completed the mandatory entries, do any of the following for more chances to win! {Again, please be sure to leave your email address in each entry!}

*Subscribe to our blog (2 entries possible; 1 via google and 1 via email feedburner (must be activated to count as entry)).

*Include our blog in your blog roll and include URL (1 entry).

*Become a fan of Adam's Blankie on Facebook (1 entry) and score coupon codes!

*Follow Adam's Blankie on twitter AND tweet about this giveaway with the following tweet, (1 entry - can be done daily):

"Win a MobiCam Digital Wireless Baby Monitor from Mobi @adamsblankie! Enter at www.hautetotandbabycouture.blogspot.com!"

(Be sure to leave a link to your tweet/s!).

*Post our blog buttons on your blog and include link to blog. (6 entries possible - 3 for Adam's Blankie shop button and 3 for Haute Tot Couture blog button).

*Blog about this giveaway and include the link to your post AND a picture of the prize!! (3 entries).

*Enter any of our other current giveaways for one entry each (up to 3 entries possible) and leave a comment letting me know which giveaway/s you entered.

*Email up to 3 friends about this giveaway ~ be sure to copy me on the emails! (3 entries possible).

Please note, I was not paid to do this review.
Opinions are strictly my own, and no one or nothing else has influenced me in my review.

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

WINNER: AKRITICAL - CONGRATS!!

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Couture Headbands

Well, as I'm sure you've noticed, I've been going crazy with making all kinds of hair accessories lately.  I just can't seem to get enough!  And just when I think I'm done, I think of something new to try!

So here are a few of the new items..let me know what you think!! {And P.S., they all ship FREE with any other purchase from our store!}

double ruffled bow {many colors to choose from} - $5

Poppy Irridescence Bobby Pin {can also be made on clip}  $4

Buzz Buzz Goes the Bee Felt Hair Clippie {many other designs!} $4.75

Whimsical Pink Felt Flower with Tulle and Pearl $5

Red Flower on Skinny Headband $7

Hot Pink Removable Daisy on White Stretch Headband $7

Big Southern Hair Bow in Red and Silver Polka Dots {bloomers {pictured} also available in any fabric from our store!} $6

Messy Vintage Rosette Hair Clip {can be done in any fabric from our store!} $4

Rolled Fabric Flower with Rhinestone on Skinny Headband $9

Sunburst Felt Hair Clip $4

Mini Autumn Clippie Set $4

Monogrammed Felt Hair Clippie $4.75

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Flat Irons: Friend or Foe?

I've never really been a high-maintenance gal (at least, I don't think so!), so I must confess right now that flat irons rarely touch the hair on my head.  That being said, when they do, I like for the darn things to work and be easy to use.

So I recently received the Karmin G3 Salon Pro Hair Styling Iron from hairproductspro.com, and it sure is a dandy!  I had always thought of flat irons for just producing, well, "flat" (straight) hair. But, boy, was I wrong!  This little professional flat iron can curl, flip, straighten or add volume and body to your hair AND boasts different temperature settings for different hair types!  "Styling your hair is virtually effortless and results are smooth, silky, shiny hair.  The ceramic plates are infused with tourmaline which together work to produce more negative ions. Negative ions work to seal the hairs cuticle for smoother, frizz free results as well as lock in moisture, protect color and add shine to your hair." 

 

Be sure to check out this amazing site for all hair essentials!  From blow dryers and flat irons to hair extensions and hair scissors, they've got you covered.  And there you will find not only a wide variety of each product, but all professional brands, and ones you're not likely to find in the big box stores.

Oh, and back to my original "beef" with hair products taking too much time...  This flat iron can do wonders in mere minutes.  Okay, I'm sold.

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