Thursday Tips: Boon Grass Drying Rack

Did you have a Boon Grass Drying Rack for baby items and accessories? We got one when we were expecting Bobble, and it was one of the most used items we were gifted. It was great for all sorts of baby stuff like bottles, nipples, teethers, baby silverware, etc.

...but what about when you don't use those things anymore? Then what?

Luckily, it's a drying rack. It's good for a lot of items that otherwise would clog up your strainer or dishwasher.

We frequently use ours for glass straws, measuring spoons, measuring cups, etc. Just because you don't have 'baby' things anymore doesn't mean you can't keep using this awesome strainer!

 

You can see we even have a spice jar in the back!

On the other hand, if you're looking for something to buy for a baby shower, this is the item to get! Like I said, it was one of our most heavily used items. We use it every day and have since Bobble was born over 3 1/2 years ago.

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Tiny Victories

I was very nervous about the last month of this pregnancy. Namely that Squiggle would try to come before 36w, which would mean she would be flown to the nearest Children's Hospital. I am now 3 days away from being 36w, and I feel sooooo much better. I am just thrilled I've made it until June! It's the tiny victories that matter, sometimes.

Everything seems to be going well, though I am nearly at my wit's end with Bobble. Yes, I know he's a 2 year old. Yes, I know he will push limits... but really? Does he HAVE to dump his toys repeatedly (after we just put them away..... again), throw things at us, hit/kick us, and then look at us waiting for us to tell him not to do something (i.e. turning off the PS3... which is the only way we have any television programming [netflix] or can watch videos) then grin mischievously and do the sloooooow reach for the button. He will pause, wait for us to tell him not to do it, grin, then do it and either hide, or turn it back on and then off again repeatedly. Yes yes... boundaries and all that... but give mom a break... she's already exhausted!

I could really do without the hitting and kicking, too. It's still something he only does either TO us, or to other little kids when we (mom/dad) are around. He's very obedient for anyone and everyone else. Go figure.

I hope you all are enjoying the start to your summer! I could have done without being laid off... especially since I was the income in the house, and I am the insurance carrier... but what can ya do. At least I get to relax the rest of my pregnancy (as much as Bobble will LET me relax, anyway!). The job hunting will start sometime next month. Oh, joy.

Well, there's my brief check-in for you all. Thought you might want to know how things were going on this end. I hope you are all taking advantage of the big giveaway going on this month on my blog! I see a lot of people are already entered in the (Un)Baby Shower giveaway. If you haven't entered yet, what are you waiting for!? :)

Welcome to the (Un)Baby Shower!

Welcome to the (Un)Baby Shower! Just what IS an (Un)Baby Shower, you ask? Well, it is very much like a baby shower... but YOU get the presents instead! As you know, we are expecting Squiggle to come this summer. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than to let my readers try all the great things I've been reviewing! Many companies have been gracious enough to hop on board to celebrate with us, so we have three lovely prize packs that you could enter to win!

Yes, you read right... THREE prize packs!

• PRIZE PACK A: 1 Moby Wrap (your choice of colour), 3 Kissaluvs NB AIO & 6 kissaluvs Wipes,  1 Episencial Cheeky Salve, 1 bag Rockin' Green Detergent (45/90) (winner's choice of formula/scent), 1 NoseFrida, 1 Snappi (Purple, size 1), 1 Intelligender kit, 1 Thirsties Duo Wrap & 1 Fab Fitted (winner's choice of colour/size), Baby Bum Drops complete starter set (Baby Bum Drops [full size box], Spray bottle with label & directions, ready for you to fill with wipe solution
  3 soft cotton knit wipes)

• PRIZE PACK B: 1 Balboa Sling (winner picks colour), 1 TotsBots Easy Fit (winner's choice of colour), 1 RumpArounds RAA Diaper (winner picks colour), Lansinoh HPA Lanolin & 1 Lansinoh mOmma Feeding Bottle with NaturalWave Nipple (specifically designed for breastfed babies), 1 bag Rockin' Green Detergent (45/90) (winner picks formula/scent), 1 Rumpkinz OS diaper, $25 Mom's Milk Boutique Gift Certificate, 1 Rock-a-bums Cloth Diaper (red) & 1 wetbag (red), Born Free breastfeeding pillow

• PRIZE PACK C:  1 Changing Diapers Book, 1 Grandma El's Diaper  Rash Remedy & Prevention jar, 1 Hip Baby Cloth Diaper  T-Shirt (in size of winners choice), 1 BG Freetime AIO (Dazzle), $50 GC for Lunapads, LooHoo Dryer Balls Deluxe Starter Pack (3-pk), 1 bag Rockin' Green Detergent (45/90) (winner picks formula/scent), 1 newborn GroVia (Cloud), a bag of wipes cubes, and two (WAHM) cloth wipes

Talk about some great prizes!

You can enter to win as many or as few times as you like, just make certain you complete ALL of the REQUIRED entries. Please be sure to thank the sponsors (or at least follow on FaceBook) for all the lovely prizes they've offered! After all, without them, this giveaway wouldn't be happening!

You might notice that some of the items have not been reviewed on my blog yet. They will be coming in the near future (after Squiggle is born), so please keep an eye out for those, too!

Sit back, kick your feet up, and enjoy the festivities!

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