Green Scene Mom Winter Award Giveaway

We are very excited to announce the 2016 Winter Green Scene Mom Awards, celebrating Eco-friendly product design and creative innovation. The Winter GSM Award Winners include many products designed to meet a unique need for families with kids and encourage sustainable lifestyles. Enter to win a collection of prizes sponsored by these awesome brands!

Prizes

1. b.box Diaper Caddy + Sippy Cup. Award Details

2. ciao! baby portable high chair. Award Details

3. PouchBuddy food pouch feeding attachment. Award Details

4. Darlyng & Co. Yummy Mitt. Award Details

5. Milkies Milk Trays + Softies Nursing Pads + Milkies Nipple Balm. Award Details

6. Genesis 950 Cleaner - 1 gallon. Award Details

7. Liliputi Buckle Carrier. Award Details

8. Little Dundi Recycled Paperboard Clothes Hangers - 2 sets. Award Details

9. Sudsy Dough Moldable Soap + Cozy Blanket Pouch + Ocean Discovery Box by Revelae Kids. Award Details

10. MAM Baby Brush Set + Cooler Teether. Award Details

11. Silkberry Baby Organic Footed Sleeper - Silver Cloud Owl. Award Details

12. Choice of 1 Zippy OneZ, Zipadee-Zip, Flying Squirrel, or Trendy Teether by Sleeping Baby Inc. Award Details

13. Zipzicle Ice Pop Sleeves - 2 sets of 4. Award Details

14. Wristy Buddy Octopus teething wristband. Award Details

Enter to win these fabulous prizes!

This giveaway is hosted by Mommy Scene and the sponsoring brands and is open to US entries. One winner will be chosen and displayed on the giveaway widget after the giveaway ends on April 29th, 2016. Mommy Scene and participating blogs are not responsible for fulfilling brand-sponsored prizes. Prizes will be shipped directly from each brand.

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Other 2016 Winter Green Scene Mom Award Winners

Buttons Cloth Diapers - Award Details

Coco & Kiwi Sydney Diaper Bag & Training Pants - Award Details

Crane smartDROP Ultrasonic Cool Mist Humidifier & Travel Humidifier - Award Details

Enchanted Slumber All-In-One Organic Sleeper - Award Details

Wicks Beauty Baby Butter - Award Details

Woolino 4 Season Sleep Sack - Award Details

Woombie Air-Wrap & Organic Swaddle - Award Details

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Thursday Tip: Bath Time

Some children are content to sit in a tub while you wash them quickly and get them out. Others want to be in the tub as long as you will let them (or until the water runs cold). Many children, however, want nothing more than to throw a fit if you try to bathe without them. Sometimes that's because they want to bathe too, but I think, more often that not, it's because you've shut them out of the room you are in.

No matter what scenario sounds the most like your child, there is a possible solution. I understand this isn't a solution for literally everyone, but this might help for anyone who has a child that is a skilled sitter (up until you aren't comfortable with it anymore).

Both of my children fall into the "I want to be in the tub every possible waking moment" category, though Squiggle was like that and she freaked out if I left the room for a millisecond. The best way for me to successfully shower and the children to be happy was to shower with them on the other end of the tub. Bobble, being the crazy kid he is, loved being IN the falling water if I let him.

I would grab a few bath toys, start up the shower so it was nice and hot (the water cools as it falls, so hot to me is luke warm by the time it reaches them), and climb in with baby in tow. I would plug the tub and allow a bit of water to collect, then drain it when it got a bit high. I'd repeat until I was done showering, then I'd bathe the munchkin (after all, they just sat in water that was rinsing dirt off of mom!), and we'd get out at the same time. That usually resulted in a happy baby.

Also, we have one of those sliding track doors on our tub, so there is no place to sit to bathe baby from the outside, anyway.

Disclaimer: Thoughts of Fluff was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. 

It's the Baby Bump Giveaway!

Are you a new mommy or mom-to be? These awesome brands have created products just for you, to make welcoming your little one into the world a little easier. We are excited to partner with Green Scene Mom to be able to offer this wonderful gift collection as a fabulous giveaway!

Bundle OrganicsVariety pack of Bundle Organics prenatal juices - Kale Apple Lemon Ginger, Orange Carrot Berry Ginger, Dark Berry & Veggies

Bundle Organics is a line of pasteurized juices designed especially for expecting and new moms. The juices are made with USDA organic fruits and veggies, and fortified with OB/GYN-recommended nutrients that complement prenatal vitamins. bundleorganics.com

Peek-a-boo Maternity$65 gift card

Peek-a-boo provides a total wardrobe solution, starting from early pregnancy throughout nursing. We offer moms around the world a budget friendly solution. There is no need to buy maternity clothes in addition to nursing wear! Peek-a-boo's designs enable mothers to breastfeed discreetly and keep mother-baby eye contact while still looking stylish. Our items are made with the highest quality, hand-picked materials and designed to fit a woman's changing body during pregnancy and while nursing, emphasizing both comfort and style. studio-peekaboo.com

Philips AVENT9oz Natural Bottles

Our new bottle helps to make bottle feeding more natural for your baby and you. The nipple features an innovative petal design for natural latch on similar to the breast, making it easy for your baby to combine breast and bottle feeding. philips.com

Philips AVENTNight Time Pacifiers

Philips AVENT orthodontic, collapsible and symmetrical nipples respect the natural development of baby's palate, teeth and gums. All Philips AVENT pacifiers are made of silicone and are taste and odor-free. Colors are subject to change. philips.com

Yummi PouchYummi Pouch Minis - set of 6 reusable food pouches

Yummi Pouch reusable food pouches encourage healthy snacks for active kids. They are perfect for taking homemade baby food on the go, no spoon required. Yummi Pouch Minis are easily filled through their resealable zipper opening, they're freezer & dishwasher safe, and they easily fit in a diaper bag. yummipouch.com

It's The BalmPregnancy Pamper Kit: Belly Balm, Cooling Foot Scrub, Whipped Foot Balm and Peppermint Lip Balm

It's The Balm is an eco-friendly company that handcrafts premium natural and organic bath and beauty products. Each ingredient is selected for its genuine soothing and healing properties. Any ingredient not found in our garden is purchased from the best organic, fair-trade and environmentally-friendly distributors to protect your skin and the environment. etsy.com/shop/itsthebalm

Baby Jack Blankets14x18 sensory baby blanket

Babies adore the different textures and colors of Baby Jack sensory tab blankets, featuring a unique design of sewn shut ribbon tabs that keeps tiny fingers from getting intertwined in ribbon loops. Baby Jack Blankets are baby's first and favorite blanket. babyjackblankets.com

Spray PalDiaper cleaning accessory

The Spray Pal was invented by a cloth diapering mom and dad who were tired of cleaning up the mess caused by the diaper sprayer. It makes spraying dirty diapers easy and eliminates dirty splatter on your walls and floor. Use full water pressure on your sprayer without worry and get cloth diapers really clean. spray-pal.com

Gentle GoodnightStep-by-step sleep guide

Gentle Goodnight is a simple step-by-step guide that allows you to realistically apply the Dancing Sleep Method to improve your life and achieve an enjoyable way to get your baby to sleep. The Dancing Sleep Method is the process of matching your babies energy so that you can help them bring down their energy to relax into sleep. Babies need to be shown how to relax for sleep. Gentle Goodnight is a quick, loving way to get babies to sleep. amazon.com

Pacidoodle2 Pacidoodle personalized pacifiers

Pacidoodle is keeping pacifiers personal! A cute, high quality solution to accidental paci-swapping! Pacidoodle features AVENT pacifiers permanently engraved with baby's name, monogram or cute saying. pacidoodle.com

Prize Gift Collection

Open to the US - Ends 11:59PM 8/27/2014

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Salmon Patties

Finger foods are always great for toddlers and munchkins just learning to eat. Salmon patties are one of those great finger foods... if you like salmon. I dislike salmon. In fact, I hate the SMELL of salmon. Just because I don't like something, however, doesn't mean I will deny my children the opportunity to have it.

We were grilling fish the other day, so hubby opened up a can of salmon, took out the bones and skin, and made some (apparently) delicious salmon patties. They were so good (again, apparently) that Bobble ate an entire patty (which was the size of an adult burger), and Squiggle ate a third of one.

It's not a fancy recipe, but the kids love it, so I thought I would share it.

Salmon Patties
1 Can pink salmon
1 egg
~ 1 tsp. dill
~ 1/2c. bread crumbs

Take bones/skin out of fish.

Mix together and form patties.

Cook like you would a burger (approximately 5 min. a side)

That's it! We served it with a box of organic shells and cheese and some left over veggies.

A hot meal with a young baby (eating out)

When Bobble was little, I had an infant car seat that I took in places. It took up a lot of space and he always ended up nursing at some point anyway, so he never stayed in it. I frequently would hold the baby while my food went cold, then hand the baby to hubby while I ate.

I missed hot meals.

I know that hot meals are a luxury as a mom. I've heard this. I've known this. I still missed them.

When I had Squiggle, I realized there is an easier way. Sure, when the child can sit up in the booster or high chair it's easier.... but there is a way before they are big enough, too!

It's sooooo simple!

STAGGER. THE. ORDER.

Before going in, hubby and I would decide who was the hungriest. They ate first. We would tell the waiter/waitress that we want to stagger the order, and the person eating first would order. When the food came out, the person holding the baby would order their meal. That was generally enough time for the first person to eat most, if not all, of their food.

Baby stays happy.

Everyone has a hot meal.

WIN!

I wish I thought of that with my first. We rarely eat out, but those few times we do, hot meals are appreciated.

I hope this simple idea helps another family enjoy hot meals.