Babyville Boutique Review and Giveaway!

Having recently learned how to sew, and as I am getting better, I have thought more about sewing fun baby stuff, including cloth diapers... Which is why I was very excited to get the opportunity to work with Babyville Boutique!

Babyville was designed to join moms need for the best possible products with an eco-friendly diapering option.
"At Babyville you’ll find a community of products, ideas, inspiration and education. We’re proud of the colorful and delightful PUL prints and solid fabrics. And the exclusive coordinates make sewing fun, easy and rewarding. Browse through our tips, techniques and tutorials and you’ll find you want to use the items not only for diaper sewing, but for craft and home décor sewing as well. Believe us when we say it's addicting!"

Babyville Boutique sells a wide assortment of products including PUL, fabrics, appliques, snaps, pins, buttons, EZ Adjust Tape, fold over elastic, books and patterns and more! And they have some really cute patterns and colors available!

Babyville sent me an assortment of their products, and I was impressed!

I think the quality of all the products is great! The colors are bright and fun, and the patterns and designs are adorable! And I love that they are available at Joann's near my house! (Especially since they always have great coupons!) They are also available at Hancock fabrics and Hobby Lobby!

So, do you want to try out Babyville Boutique products for yourself? They have generously offered one of my lucky readers an assortment pack of products similar to what I received! Just enter on the rafflecopter form below!


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Push to 1000!

Ok, I'm going to do something I haven't done in a while! I've got some good giveaways coming up in the next couple months along with a "Baby to be" event! So, I am asking for your help! I want to gain as many readers as I can!
All you have to do is refer some friends... For every friend you refer who puts your name in the entry form, you will be entered to win.
What can you win? How does a $10 Starbucks card sound? Don't drink coffee? How about $10 paypal? Super easy!

So, start referring friends, any way you can, and fill out the rafflecopter form below! Easy as pie!

And Thanks to all my current readers! Without you, my blog would be nothing! Feel free to leave me a comment too! I would love to hear suggestions on topics, what you like to read about, etc!

Chewbeads Review and Giveaway!

Ellie is fascinated by jewelry. Anytime I wear any necklace, she is constantly wanting to grab it, play with it, and chew on it. That makes it hard to wear jewelry sometimes! Not with Chewbeads!
Chewbeads are non-toxic jewelry for moms that are safe for babies to tug on, touch and chew!

The idea for Chewbeads began in 2009 shortly after the birth of my son. Like most babies, he loved to put everything in his mouth and my necklaces were a favorite. Like most moms, I didn't feel comfortable letting him chew on them, with concern that they might break or have unwanted chemicals. As a veteran of the fashion industry, I had an amazing collection of necklaces and bracelets, so with those as my inspiration, I set out to create soft, non-toxic jewelry, which was colorful, chic and, above all else safe. Hence, Chewbeads!

Beads are made with 100% silicone (similar to pacifiers & nipples)
Soft on babies gums and emerging teeth
Easily cleaned with dish soap & water, also dishwasher safe!
No BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Cadmium, or Lead
Necklaces have a breakaway clasp for added safety
Necklaces are a great sensory tool to help your baby focus while nursing
Bracelets are a colorful reminder of which side you've just nursed

Chewbeads sent me the Jane necklace in brown. My daughter loves it! She has been teething and I can wear this and not worry about her chewing on it, and it looks nice too!

I would definitely recommend these to any mom with a baby!

Go to Chewbeads and check them out! Chewbeads has also generously offered one of my readers the necklace or bracelet of your choice! Enter on the rafflecopter form below!

Simple Green Review and Giveaway!

I was recently sent a bottle of the Simple Green All purpose cleaner concentrate to review!

"Over 30 years ago, concentrated Simple Green® All-Purpose Cleaner was formulated for the industrial marketplace… but it kept finding its way back home! Customer satisfaction, loyalty and demand have since put the Simple Green “family” of popular convenient sizes in retail stores nationwide!

The makers of Simple Green have spent over $3 million to verify the safety claims and unique formulation. Concentrated Simple Green had it right from the start. An environmentally-sensitive non-toxic cleaner/degreaser that really works and can be economically custom-diluted for many, many different uses. From floors and walls to pots and pans, from windows to sinks and drains, even greasy tools, it only takes a little Simple Green to get big jobs done around the house.

Simple Green is one of the most versatile all-purpose cleaners you can buy! It’s non-toxic and biodegradable, without harmful bleach. Because it is a concentrate, you can custom dilute Simple Green to clean just about anything dirty. It replaces most cleaners, detergents, degreasers and laundry pre-soaks you're using now!

Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can be used on any washable surface, from floors and walls to laundry. It removes the toughest stains including dirt, grease, oil, pet stains, coffee & juice stains, lipstick, blood, adhesives & much more!"

I really like the All purpose cleaner. It has worked well on everything I have tried it all, and I was surprised to see all the things I could use it for! I love that it is non toxic and I don't have to worry about it when cleaning in areas that my kids will come in contact with! I am definitely going to have to try it in my laundry! Especially on those tough kids stains!

I have also tried a lot of the Simple Green Naturals Products, and absolutely love them as well!

Would you like to try Simple green for yourself? Head over to Simple Green to see where you can buy it near you (or order it online!)

Or you can win! One lucky reader will win the gallon size simple green all purpose cleaner congencrate and a spray bottle! Just enter on the rafflecopter form below!

Tag-A-Long Review and Giveaway!

Before I had My second baby, Ellie, I bought a double stroller thinking I would use that the majority of the time. What I didn't realize is that it didn't fit in my car! So I ended up only using it once or twice and either carrying or wearing the baby.
Well, now that my "baby" is getting bigger and is a lot more independent an walking, I needed a new plan.
I was sent a tag-a-long just in time! Ellie does pretty well in the small stroller, and Jack loves to walk with me holding onto the stroller. But I was always tripping over him because he would want to help push, or would just walk in my way.
But, I finally got the chance to try the tag-a-long (as in I finally didn't forget it!) and it was awesome! Jack loves it! He wants to hold on, and loves that it is his. He gets mad if I start walking and he isn't holding on yet. It keeps him far enough away from me that I am not tripping over him, and because he has something to hold on to he isn't constantly trying to push with me!

I wish I would have gotten this sooner! I think it will be great to attach to the shopping cart in the store since he hasn't been wanting to sit in the cart anymore either.
If you have two kids (or even an independent toddler who doesn't want a stroller) I would highly recommend the tag-a-long!

The tag*a*long was designed, developed, and manufactured in the USA by a mom and dad design duo from Philadelphia, PA. I like that it is made in the USA!
It can be used on your diaper bag, rolling luggage, strollers, shopping carts, anything you can think of! It is super easy to put on and take off too! And, it fits nicely in a diaper bag or purse!

Want to get one for yourself? Head over to www.tagalongkids.com and check them out! They are only $9.99, which I think is a great deal!

Or, you can win one! Tag-a-long has graciously offered one of my readers a tag-a-long of their own! Enter using the rafflecopter form below!


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Something about Silver Review and Giveaway!

I was so excited to work with Something about Silver on a review and giveaway. After Jack was born, I got a necklace with his name on it, but haven't been able to get one with Ellie's name on it.

When they said they would make a piece for me, I was really excited to see what they would come up with! And I was definitely not disappointed! The necklace came packaged very nicely, and had it been a gift, I wouldn't even have had to wrap it! It was in a simple brown box with a pretty ribbon tied around it. Then I opened it and saw this:

Isn't that beautiful?!? The quality is great, and I have gotten lots of compliments on it! I would definitely order from Something about Silver again! They have such a great selection of jewelry!

And here's the best part! They have generously offered one lucky reader a $40 gift certificate to their store! Enter using the rafflecopter form below!

One Stop Christmas Hop Event and Giveaway!

This is it - it's finally here -- The One Stop Christmas Hop! Myself along with several other bloggers are participating in giveaways with a value of $25 or more at each of the participating blogs! This hop is being hosted by Mama to 4 blessings, so make sure to go check out her blog and enter there!

So, I am sure you are wondering what you can win from me? Well, you will win a $25 gift certificate to Katrina's Creations!!! That's right, my Etsy Shop!

Just in time for the holidays! Here are some of the fun things you can choose:

All you have to do to enter is fill out the Rafflecopter form below!
Then, visit the other blogs doing the giveaway! (linky is below the rafflecopter form!)

Nurturme Review and giveaway!

Traveling with containers of baby food can be difficult. If you get the plastic containers, they can get crushed. or the glass ones can break. And who even knows what they use to preserve them...But now, thanks to NurturMe, you can have delicious, nutritious on the go baby food that you are in control of!

NurturMe is a revolutionary new type of baby food! Certified-organic, it is all natural and gluten free and made from nutrient rich fruit and veggies which are quick dried. So why is quick drying important? By quick drying ingredients, NuturMe is able to preserve the essential nutrients found in fruits and veggies! This makes it one of the most natural and nutritious baby food on the market! What mom doesn't like that? NurturMe allows you to customize your baby's feeding because you are in control! You can mix the pouches of NurturMe with breast milk, whole milk, formula, water and even other foods to create the right combination for your little one! It is approved for babies four months to four years and has no added salts, sugars, colors or preservatives!

Nurturme sent me a sample pack to try, and I love the concept! They were great for traveling to my parents house, and Ellie seemed to enjoy them. I think that the quick drying method makes the flavor quite a bit stronger than the jarred baby food, which may be off putting to some babies (though you can mix them differently or mix with cereal to cut the flavor some.) But, despite the strong flavor, Ellie still liked it, and I liked the convenience!

NurturMe comes in a variety of flavors which include Plump Peas, Scrumptious Squash, Crisp Apples, Hearty Sweet Potatoes, and now two fantastic new flavors - Sweet Bananas and Crunchy Carrots! NurturMe comes in a box of 8 meal pouches which makes 8 servings and retails for a suggested prize of $9.49. To find out more about NurturMe and where to buy it, be sure to visit their website.

Nurturme is giving one of my readers the chance to win a Medium gift pack! Just enter on the rafflecopter form below!

Tiny Prints Giveaway!

I recently wrote about the Christmas cards from Tiny Prints, And I am so excited to be able to offer a giveaway for the winner's choice of 50 Christmas cards!

I just got mine in the mail the other day, and I LOVE them! This is the second year in a row I have worked with Tiny Prints for my Christmas cards and I have never been disappointed. I always get tons of compliments on them too!

Tiny Prints is also having a one day only promotion as well (on 11/9/11) where you can receive a FREE card to your kids from Santa! Visit the Tiny Prints Facebook page to find out how to personalize one of the following greeting cards FREE: Checking It Twice or Santa’s Scroll. How fun is that? I am totally going to send Jack a Card! Just Remember, this is a one day only thing, on Wednesday, Nov. 9th!

So, are you ready to enter to win? Go to their site and tell me your favorite Christmas Card design, and enter in the rafflecopter form below! This giveaway is only going to run for a week!

Pur Minerals Review and giveaway!

I recently was given the chance to try the new Pur Minerals 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Foundation With SPF 15. Pur Minerals sent me the Pür Minerals 5-Piece Start Now Kit, and I have to say I am impressed!

From the Site:
"Lots of makeup can make you look pretty, but how many can improve clarity or diminish the look of fine lines? More than just a get-the-look kit, Start Now! is an expressway to a naturally flawless complexion. In an eight-week clinical study, women of all ages saw an improvement in their skin’s appearance after using this five-piece kit. Up to 89 percent saw a smoother, softer appearance while 75 percent experienced visibly less irritation than before."

This portable perfection makeup kit includes:
4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup (.15 oz): Loose powders are so last year. Combining pure mineral pigment with the finest skin care ingredients, our all-in-one foundation, concealer, powder and SPF 15 has inspired generations of women to forget the mess and go pressed.

Neutral Primer (.3 fl oz): While most primers create the illusion of a more uniform complexion, our skin correcting formula contains special key ingredients that minimize the look of pores, dark spots and fine lines for a truly flawless makeup canvas.

Mineral Glow (.12 oz): Combining premium quality minerals with proven firming ingredients, Mineral Glow gives skin a natural-looking touch of sun with added skin care benefits.

Impact+ Mascara (.12 oz): Lengthen, thicken or curl—most mascaras give you just one option. Impact+ gives you all three, with the added benefit of extreme lash hydration for naturally healthier looking lashes.

Chisel Brush: Designed specifically for our 4-in-1 formula, this cruelty-free total coverage brush delivers an effortlessly even application every time. Also works with Pür specialty powders.

I think my favorites in the pressed powder and the mascara. Finding good mascara is hard, and this stuff is great! Here are some before and after pictures...

Pretty nice, huh? And you know what's even better? PUR Minerals is giving one of you the chance to win a kit like the one I recieved! Enter on the rafflecopter form below!

Del Monte Teacher Monday Cash for Classrooms with Giveaway! (4 winners!)

Eating healthy is so important, and is something we all need to do, but many don't do. There are way to many families that do not practice good healthy eating, which in turn teaches their children to eat unhealthy. Del Monte is leading a campaign to encourage teachers in public schools to incorporate healthy eating practices into their lesson plans and encourage children to eat better.

Del Monte is celebrating their 2nd Annual Teacher Monday Cash for Classrooms by giving away $1000 to teachers making a difference! Here is a little bit about the contest:


"Sixty teachers will win a total of $1,000 in cash to purchase school supplies and fresh fruit for their students. Several winners will also get a Del Monte Fresh® Field Day event for their school in which the entire student body will enjoy a day of Del Monte fresh fruit, games and fun activities.

To be eligible to win, teachers must register online, submit a short essay on how they will incorporate healthy eating and living messages into their lessonplans, then encourage all their fans to vote for them online. Ten winners will be selected each Monday for six consecutive weeks beginning October 3, 2011. Winners are based solely on the number of votes they receive. Winning teachers will receive $750 in cash to purchase school supplies and $250 in Del Monte® fresh fruit coupons for classroom fresh snacks and to use in fruit educational activities.

Winning North American schools will also be linked with schools in countries where Del Monte grows its fruit to help further the education of students by introducing them to another culture. Global schools will also receive $1,000 each for school supplies and improvements.

Become a fan of "Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms" on the Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook and Twitter pages today to stay informed about contest news and Del Monte Fresh fruit giveaways.

So go ahead and encourage your child's teacher to sign up! Don't forget to vote for the teacher! It could make a difference in your child's school! 



For the second year, we are giving away some fruits and veggies vouchers so you can promote healthy eating in your home.....and spread the news about the new teacher promotion!

Del Monte is giving 3 readers $25 in Del Monte gift certificates! One lucky winner will also receive a backpack full of goodies to share with their child's teacher.



SO WIN IT: 3 winners will receive $25 in fruits and veggies and one mom will win a backpack full of school supplies! Enter using the rafflecopter form below!

Milk Nursingwear Review and giveaway!

I recently got the opportunity to work with Milk Nursingwear! Being a nursing mom, it can be so hard to be discreet when trying to nurse in public. So, finding cute nursing clothes is always a plus!

From Their site:
We design fresh, modern clothing for nursing moms and sell chic nursing accessories as well. Our brand is truly unique. What sets Milk apart is our sense of fashion and style, and our committment to supporting all moms through breastfeeding and motherhood.

I am the founder of Milk and the mother of four beautiful breastfed children.

My inspiration for Milk came after the birth of my first daughter in 1997. Early on I was introduced to the concept of nursingwear. While I loved the discretion and ease that nursing clothing provided, I did not love the dowdy styling. I wanted to feel attractive and fashionable and believed my clothing should reflect that.

So in June 2000, armed with entrepreneurial spirit, my MBA, experience as a Bloomingdale's buyer and a Marketing Manager, I realized my vision by launching a line of fashion-forward nursingwear. After seven successful years of running that company and bringing fashionable nursingwear to women the world over, I am doing it again now with Milk - better than ever before.


Milk sent me this Sleeveless babydoll nursing top to try. I really like it. It is a tiny bit too small for me at the moment (hopefully that will change soon!) but I like the look of it, and how easy it is to nurse and be discreet.
(the shirt doesn't seem to run small at all, I am just a little bigger that size which I knew when ordering...)



Milk Nursingwear is giving one of my lucky readers a chance to win a $40 Gift certificate to their site! I am using rafflecopter for this giveaway, so please enter below, and good luck!

My Baby Clothes review and giveaway!

I was recently contacted by My Baby Clothes to see if I wanted to do a review and giveaway, and of course I said yes!

"At MyBabyClothes.com we strive to bring you the most fashion forward and unique baby clothes on the web, all at a Guaranteed Lowest Price!

Our team searches to find the cutest, most comfortable, and highest quality clothes and accessories available. Our goal is to offer these unique and trendy boutique style clothes at affordable prices."

My Baby Clothes has some adorable baby clothes! They have everything from Tutus to Dresses to personalized clothes to Baby headbands and hats! It was so hard for me to pick what I wanted to review! I finally settled on The Bonnie Jean White Butterfly Dress.

The dress came in the mail the other day, and it is even nicer than I expected! It is really nice quality, nice material and is even lined! The butterflies are appliqued and embroidered and really pop against the white fabric. And it looks adorable on Ellie! I ordered a size up, so it is a little big, but still cute as heck!



They were so great to work with too! Answered emails quickly, and ordered the dress quickly. It arrived within a couple days! I would definitely work with them again!

My Baby Clothes has also given me the opportunity to give one of you a $25 gift certificate to their store!

Here's how to enter:

1. (Mandatory) Go to My Baby Clothes and tell me what you would spend the gift certificate on!

2. Follow my blog (1 entry)

3. Follow My Baby clothes (2 entries!) or Me on Twitter (1 entry)

4. Subscribe to the My Baby Clothes Newsletter (1 entry)

5. "Like" My Baby Clothes and/or My Life as a Married Girl on Facebook (1 entry each)

6. Subscribe via email to my blog (on right sidebar. Must be verified!) (2 entries)

7. Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure to mention @mybabyclothes and @katrinawelch (1 entry)

8. Blog about this giveaway. Make sure to link to My Baby Clothes and this post. (2 entries)

9. Put my blog button on your site (1 entry)


I will verify all entries, and non valid entries will be deleted! Good Luck!

U.S. Residents only. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway will end on July 15th.

Eli & Ellie Giveaway!

My friend Abi has a great blog and an adorable Etsy Shop where she has some of the cutest handmade things!
Her great little blog has recently really started to grow, and she is working super hard to grow it even more! She has started getting some fun giveaways going, and posts some great tutorials and recipes!

Abi has asked me if I wanted to do a fun giveaway on my blog to help her get some more followers! And of course I agreed! You definitely want to follow her blog... She has so many great posts and fun projects!

So, here's what you can win! A Custom, Super Adorable Owl Hat!


"Made with plenty of love for your little one, this Owl Hat is made with super soft acrylic yarn and will be made to fit your child measurements!"
Abi will email you immediately after you have won to receive your child's measurements and you will receive the hat within 5-7 business days!

How can you win? Go follow Abi's blog, and come back here and comment saying you did! (I will check!)

Extra Entries:
(1) Follow My blog
(1) Put Abi's blog button on your site
(1 each) Subscribe by email to either mine or Abi's Blog
(1 each) Like Abi's Page or Mine on Facebook
(2) Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and Abi's blog. Leave link please.

That's it! Giveaway will close June 25th! Good Luck!

Bummis Tiny Fit diaper Review and giveaway!

I was recently given the opportunity to test out the Bummis Tiny Fit Diaper.

"The innovative Tini Fit diaper features an insert that is attached to the diaper. This makes it super simple to stuff – easier than a conventional pocket diaper. No fiddling around, just a quick tuck to slip the insert in the pocket. No more losing liners in the laundry! Because the liner is attached to the diaper, the Tini Fit combines the convenience of an all-in-one (AIO) diaper with some of the benefits of a 2-piece diaper – quick to dry and easy to clean.

The liner consists of 2 layers. One layer of ultra soft rayon from bamboo against baby’s tender skin, which absorbs 70% more quickly than cotton (on contact), which prevents run-off leaking out the side of the diaper when baby pees! The second layer is made of an ultra-absorbent 100% polyester microfibre that basically doubles the absorbance of the diaper. The Tini Fit also has protective side guards made of anti-wicking, soft brushed polyester that prevent compression wetness. This is a diaper engineered for successful leak containment and total convenience! People who use this diaper adore its trim fit, as well as the generously sized Velcro-type closures and fold-back laundry tabs that really stick.

The Tini Fit will sweetly and effectively fit a tiny baby (5-14 lbs). Each diaper comes with an an additional microfiber booster that you can add inside the pocket, which will boost its absorbency almost to the level of the one-size Easy Fit. The Tini Fit comes in bright and trendy colours (Oeko-tex certified dyes!), plus white."

As most of you know, my Ellie is a peanut. At 2 months old, she is just barely over 8 lbs. So, none of the cloth diapers I had for Jack fit her. Especially since I didn't start him in cloth until he was 6 months old. I was really excited to try this diaper out on her, because I have an easy fit diaper for Jack that I won, and I love it!

The tiny fit was no different! I loved it and wish I could afford a whole stash of these diapers! It fit Ellie at 7 lbs without leaking, and is very absorbent!



Overall, I love this diaper! it is very absorbent, soft against baby's skin, and the velcro and laundry tabs are the best out of any diaper I have ever tried!

Want to try it for yourself? Head over to Bummis to see where you can get them!

Or you can win one! One lucky reader will win a white tiny fit diaper!

How to enter:

1. (mandatory) head over to Bummis and tell me another product you would love to try.

2. Follow my blog or the Bummis blog (1 entry each)

3. Follow Bummis or Me on Twitter (1 entry each)

5. "Like" Bummis and/or My Life as a Married Girl on Facebook (1 entry each)

6. Subscribe via email to my blog (on right sidebar. Must be verified!) (2 entries)

7. Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure to mention @bummis and @katrinawelch (1 entry)

8. Blog about this giveaway. Make sure to link to Bummis and this post. (valid for blogs with at least 25 followers, thanks!) (2 entries)

9. Put my blog button on your site (1 entry)



I will verify all entries, and non valid entries will be deleted! Good Luck!

U.S. Residents only. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway will end on June 16th.

SwaddleDesigns Review and Giveaway!

Have you heard of SwaddleDesigns?

"Lynette Damir, RN, CEO and Creative Director, founded SwaddleDesigns in 2002 with her husband, Jeff. The inspiration for SwaddleDesigns was sparked when Lynette visited families with new babies in their homes and she noticed they struggled with swaddling for two reasons. First, the blanket they were using was too small or too thick, and second, they could not remember how to make a good secure swaddle. The parents consistently asked her to share the secret of the hospital nurses - how to swaddle.
Lynette used her medical background and design education from the Art Institute of Seattle to develop the Ultimate Swaddling Blanket - large and square with swaddling instructions sewn to the edge of the blanket, so parents have an effective swaddling technique at their fingertips (patent pending). SwaddleDesigns first customer was a major hospital that purchased 4,000 blankets! They understood the importance of swaddling and the educational value of Lynette‛s blanket.
Swaddling is important because it helps babies transition from womb to world, reduces incidence of SIDS, helps babies sleep better and longer, and decreases awakenings due to the startle reflex. By helping parents master the art of swaddling, the Ultimate Swaddling Blanket is a great confidence builder for new parents.
Over the past several years, SwaddleDesigns product line has grown significantly. Lynette designs all of SwaddleDesigns products and exclusive prints, and she selects every component based on its color, texture, durability and quality. She designs with baby‛s best interest in mind and to help new parents."

SwaddleDesigns is proud to announce their Safe Sleep Program as they strive to help educate parents and caregivers using the most recent information and research to increase awareness of Safe Sleep practices and help parents reduce risk of SIDS.

The SwaddleDesigns Goldilocks Guide also states that baby should be dressed appropriately for the current temperature of their environment - not too hot, not too cold, but comfortably warm.

SwaddleDesigns is best known for their Ultimate Receiving Blanket® which is much larger than typical receiving blankets and square in shape - and it is the only blanket with swaddling instructions sewn to its edge (patent pending).


They are offered in two types of fabric for swaddling: Flannel and Marquisette.

·Flannel is the #1 Choice in US hospitals for swaddling babies, because it is thin, lightweight, breathable, but not too thick. Cotton flannel is appropriate for moderate to cooler environmental temperatures.

·They also offer a very lightweight open weave cotton Marquisette Swaddling Blanket® which is appropriate for warmer climates or summer swaddling. Cotton marquisette is the highest quality open weave fabric due to its high quality threads and thread count

They also have lots of other great products. They sent me one of their Stroller Blankets to review! When it arrived I was very impressed! It was packaged nice and pretty (I tried to get a picture, but Jack got a hold of it first...) and was super soft! And Jack loves it. He actually sleeps with it at night now. =) It isn't too heavy, but is nice and warm.



SwaddleDesigns has graciously offered one lucky reader an Ultimate Receiving Blanket!

How to enter:

1.(Mandatory) 1) Visit www.SwaddleDesigns.com and tell me what you would love to try!

2. Follow my blog (1 entry)

3. Follow SwaddleDesigns or Me on Twitter (1 entry each)

5. "Like" SwaddleDesigns and/or My Life as a Married Girl on Facebook (1 entry each)

6. Subscribe via email to my blog (on right sidebar. Must be verified!) (2 entries)

7. Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure to mention @swaddledesigns and @katrinawelch (1 entry)

8. Blog about this giveaway. Make sure to link to SwaddleDesigns and this post. (valid for blogs with at least 25 followers, thanks!) (2 entries)

9. Put my blog button on your site (1 entry)

10. Enter my other giveaways (1 entry each)


I will verify all entries, and non valid entries will be deleted! Good Luck!

U.S. Residents only. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway will end on April 4th.

Maternitique Review and Giveaway!

I recently got the chance to work with Maternitique on a review!


From their site:
"Maternitique's mission is to help women look their best, feel their best and do their best throughout pregnancy, birth and motherhood. Our goal is to help inspire happier mothers, easier births, healthier babies and a safer world—and to do it with uncompromising style.

To that end, we choose products designed for modern women that combine the best of science and traditional wellness—what we call "maternity evolved, naturally." Our selection reflects what mothers and midwives have always intuitively known, and what modern research is only beginning to prove: that the lifestyle choices we make before, during and after pregnancy—beauty and skin care, diet, exercise, stress management, pain and symptom relief—affect fetal health, childbirth outcomes and newborn development."

Maternitique generously sent me two boxes of Belly Bars to try out.

"Bellybars are the healthy, delicious, guilt-free way to satisfy your pregnancy cravings. Bellybar pregnancy snacks are formulated by nutritionists, made with all-natural ingredients, and packed with great taste."

I thought they tasted good! I really enjoyed them, and I would definitely buy from maternitique again. They were great to work with!

They have also offered my readers a great deal! Buy any box of Bellybars from Maternitique before March 31, 2011 and get a second one free! Use promotional code BELLYYUM and then write in the “Special Instructions” field during checkout which flavor you’d like for your free second box

They have also generously offered one of my readers 2 boxes of belly bars for themselves!

How to enter:

1.(Mandatory) Head over to Maternitique and tell me something else you would love to try!

2. Follow my blog or the Maternitique blog (1 entry each)

3. Follow Maternitique or Me on Twitter (1 entry each)

5. "Like" Maternitique and/or My Life as a Married Girl on Facebook (1 entry each)

6. Subscribe via email to my blog (on right sidebar. Must be verified!) (2 entries)

7. Tweet about this giveaway. Make sure to mention @maternitique and @katrinawelch (1 entry)

8. Blog about this giveaway. Make sure to link to Maternitique and this post. (valid for blogs with at least 25 followers, thanks!) (2 entries)

9. Put my blog button on your site (1 entry)

10. Enter my other giveaways (1 entry each)


I will verify all entries, and non valid entries will be deleted! Good Luck!

U.S. Residents only. Must be 18 or older to win. Giveaway will end on April 2nd.