Good Gluten Free Dessert Mixes

As any one on a gluten free diet knows, it can be a pain trying to find a good gluten free dessert that resembles the yummy cakes, cookies, and brownies that everyone else gets to enjoy from time to time. Gluten free dieting has become more and more prevalent, and luckily there have been some advances in good food and dessert mixes due to increasing demand. Betty Crocker has come out with a great line of Gluten Free brownies, cakes and cookies, and I have tried them all for my kids. Both my son and daughter cannot ingest gluten without becoming hyperactive, ornery and sick. So Betty Crocker's gluten free mixes have been a lifesaver when it comes to our family being able to continue to enjoy the desserts we love without neglecting our children. In the past, I have not been able to eat the gluten free kind myself because I couldn't stomach it, but Betty Crocker Gluten Free mixes are good enough to simply make one cake or pan of brownies for the whole family.

Gluten Free banana bread. Delish!!

Now that they have come out with an all purpose flour its really great, because I can easily whip up my kids some pancakes, with just an egg, some milk, sugar, baking powder and oil, that are much better than the ones made with my old wheat flour pancake mix in a bag. I feel like I am making them normal foods for the first time in their life, and they don't have to just eat fruits and veggies all day anymore.

If your favorite grocery store has not picked up the Betty Crocker Gluten Free line yet, be sure to ask the manager to add it to their inventory for you. Or simply order it online.

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Disclosure: Though all thoughts and opinions on the post are mine, I have been recompensed in the form of free items from Betty Crocker and MyBlogSpark for writing and posting this blog post.

Win a Stash of Super Cute Glow Bug Cloth Diapers!

Are you ready to win a stash of cloth diapers?

This month we are giving away a complete set of 12 cloth diapers from Glow Bug Cloth Diapers. These are bright, one size, pocket diapers that are a perfect starter to any diaper stash. 

The winner will receive their choice of boy, girl, or solid diaper sets from Glow Bug.

Please use the form below to enter.

*Giveaway is open to US & Canada only. This giveaway is organized by Kerrific so please send any questions or comments her direction.*

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Win a Free Kiddy City N Move Stroller!

A high quality, sturdy, and stylish stroller can be hard to come by. Today you don't have to look very far since we're giving one away! The German engineered Kiddy City 'N Move is everything a parent dreams of and now it is available to us in the U.S. 

The Kiddy City 'N Move is a full-feature stroller - not really an 'umbrella' stroller like you're used to. We are in love with the huge canopy that will shield your baby from sun-up to sun-down. An easy one-hand recline is great for infants and napping toddlers. The storage pocket and undercarriage basket have enough room for all the necessities and a little more. The umbrella fold is easy once you get the hang of it and it's compact. The harness, bumper bar, and adjustable footrest make the seat a very comfy place for baby. You can read the full review of the Kiddy City 'n Move Stroller over at Eco-Babyz and see a myriad of detailed photos as well as a 3 year old and 1 year old using it! 

Our Favorite Features: 

• Modern, fun colors 
• Huge, ridiculously generous canopy!
• One hand recline
• Self-locks when folding
• Superior handling
• Very sturdy, high quality construction
• Comes with parent cup holder and car seat adapters
• For kids up to 55 pounds

Purchase: The Kiddy City 'n Move retails for $219.99, but it is so new that it isn't even available to buy just yet! You will find it here on Amazon in the next couple of weeks. You may also check out the list of retailers (which will be updated soon) to see who carries one. 

Win One! Kiddy is blessing one of you with the Kiddy City 'n Move stroller in your choice of color: Phantom, Stone, Jaffa, Hawaii, Lavender, Cranberry, or Walnut (subject to availability).

Special thanks to Eco-Babyz and Our Kids Mom for hosting this giveaway. Huge thanks to the 76 participating bloggers as well! Giveaway ends November 13th at 12:01 am, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Thank you!

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Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this publication. I was sent a sample of the product for review purposes. Eco-Babyz, Our Kids Mom, and Kiddy City 'n Move Stroller Giveaway Event bloggers are not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. 

Toddler Bike Giveaway- Enter Now and Cross a Christmas Gift Off the List!

So I've been looking for the perfect riding toy for my son, he is really interested in bikes and loves to turn pretty much anything into his "car" or "bike". He's outgrown his little bounce and ride toy by a mile, so I started looking for the next step up for him. We have so many more choices these days than in the old days when everyone just got one of those hotwheels or a red flyer trike. 

In fact, I found a toddler rider than teaches balance in stages. Its a convertible toddler bike you can switch from three to two wheels, and raise and lower the seat. Not only that, I get to offer it to you also for FREE! I have teamed up with Kate n' Kaboodle to share with you the hottest new toy to hit the U.S., the Bunzi from Chillafish!

Welcome to the Bunzi Balance Trainer Giveaway! 

The Bunzi gradual balance trainer bike from Chillafish is a unique 2-in-1 balance bike that can be switched between 3-wheel mode and 2-wheel mode in just a few seconds without tools!

The Bunzi gradual balance trainer takes it step-by-step to learn balance. Smaller children can start off on 3 wheels until they get comfortable and then switch to two wheels when they are older. If your child isn't quite ready, it's easy to switch back for a while to 3 wheels to gain some more confidence. Bunzi has two seat positions, a seat position in 3-wheel mode that is low to the ground for comfort and a seat position in 2-wheel mode that is higher for making more speed. It features a cute bunny design and even a little storage container in the seat.
Bunzi is the perfect balance bike to allow your child to learn balance at their own pace and comfort level!

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Bunzi is available at select Toys R' Us store for $49-59.

Win It

Bunzi Gradual Balance Trainer in choice of color!

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This Weeks Awesome Free Sample List- Don't Miss These!

 

Free Samples on the Internet This Week 10/02/12

I have a lot of great new samples out for you to sign up for. Many of these I haven't seen available before, so be sure to check it out even if you usually know where all the free samples are! Most samples require a FB like before you can sign up for the sample. Companies lately seem to be exchanging free samples for FB likes, which may be a win win situation for us all! At any rate, its no hard task for me to click that little button. I like anybody who will give me a free sample of something awesome :)

Join a Giveaway for a Bunzi Balance Trainer

Attention bloggers! Sign up's are now open for the Kate n' Kaboodle Bunzi Giveaway. This is a free event to join! Prize: Bunzi Balance Trainer Dates: October 8-22 Sign up here. (For bloggers who wish to add their link as an entry choice in the giveaway and put up the giveaway on their own blog when it opens.)

For those who would like to enter to win this Bunzi, the giveaway will begin October 8th! Bookmark and come back, or subscribe to get the giveaway post in your inbox!

10 Toys and Items Almost Every Baby Has

The 10 Most Popular Baby Items a Parent Buys For Their Child

These bestselling toys and baby gear items are ones you will find in nearly any home that has a baby. How many of these are in your house? Do you plan on getting any that aren't found there yet?

Number 1 Most Popular Baby Toy
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes

Other Top Toys (Items 2-4):

Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether

Baby Banana Bendable Training Toothbrush, Infant

Cloud b Twilight Constellation Night Light, Turtle

Number One Most Popular Baby Gear Item
Carter's Keep Me Dry Waterproof Fitted Quilted Crib Pad, White

Other Top Baby Gear Items (Numbers 6-10)
Summer Infant Contoured Changing Pad

Nosefrida Baby Nasal Aspirator with 4 filters and 20 Additional Filters

Britax 2 Pack EZ-Cling Sun Shades, Black

Thermos Foogo Leak Proof Stainless Steel Food Jar, Blue, 10 Ounce

Freshfoods Mash & Serve Bowl

Organic Baby Clothes Sale- Small Plum Organics More Than 1/2 Off!

Small Plum Organics baby clothing is having an amazing sale, making a super cute selection of its baby clothes collection as affordable as, and even cheaper than, regular baby clothing! I'm really excited about it because I LOVE organic bamboo baby clothing, it is unbelievably soft and snuggly. See for yourself:

Small Plum Organic Bodysuits, $13.75 and $8.50 (Regular $25)

Free Samples Available on the Internet This Week 9/14/12

 
Free samples for this week on the internet: If you missed last week's, click here for last weeks free samples because most are still available.

Free Samples and Trials of Mommy, Baby, and Home Stuff

These free samples may not last long, so take a few minutes now to sign up for them all and get some great free goodies in your mailbox soon!

Free Sample of Quantum Finish Dishwashing Detergent
Submit your address to receive two FREE Quantum Finish dishwashing tablets in the mail.

Free Peet's Coffee & Tea Beverage
Sign up for their newsletter and you will get a free shipping code for your first online order, and a coupon for any one beverage free at Peet's Coffee & Tea if you live in their area.

Valuable Coupons- $5 and $6 off Eco-Friendly Products

Coupons for $5 and $6 Off Seventh Generation Products

If you see a button that says "Clip this Coupon" on the product page, be sure to click it to redeem the coupon. Some of these links will automatically clip the coupon for you, but some you will need to click the button to redeem.

Save $6.00

Seventh Generation Body Wash & Lotion - $6 off/pack of 3

(Discount at checkout)

Save $5.00

Seventh Generation 6 roll Paper Towel - $5 off/case

(Discount at checkout)