Halo SleepSack Swaddle Review and Giveaway

The Orginial Wearable Blanket

Oh....How I love sleep sacks .  Sleep sacks are the safe way to keep your baby warm and snuggled without having the risk of a blanket in their bed. They help my baby sleep better, keeping them cozy.

This is the Halo SleepSack Swaddle.  I have it in the size 3-6 months or weight from 13-18 pounds.  The fabric is 100% cotton.

The Sleepsacks are great especially as we are getting in to the cooler months.  Due to the risk of SIDS, I try to keep my baby's room temperature comfortable, without running high heat, and I don't use blankets in his bed.  The Halo SleepSack keeps my baby warm and cozy and keeps me worry free.  I love that you can use it two different ways.  You can have their arms tucked in or out.  My son has gas and sometimes needs to move his arms around to help get more comfortable.  I love that I can adjust the SleepSack Swaddle without have to take him out.  I can simply adjust the flaps on the front.  This has proved to be very helpful.

I think this is a must have for all moms both new and seasoned.  They come in newborn and small sizes so your baby can be safety swaddled from birth to 6 months of age.

When I first read about this product, I loved knowing that the Halo SleepSack Swaddle is used in over 1000 hospital nurseries and was deemed "hip healthy" by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.A portion of all the sales are donated to safety and health organizations, which I have to say, I love a company that gives back.

Hands out.

Hands in.

During Oct, @HALOSleepSack is donating $1 to #SIDSAwareness for every new Facebook like. Please go like their page! www.facebook.com/halosleepsack

HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative:

"HALO Innovation’s SleepSack® Swaddle has become the standard for hospital nurseries and parents alike. In fact, 1,000 hospital nurseries use the HALO SleepSack Swaddle instead of blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative. That is 1.5 million births getting first-hand, in-hospital experience with the HALO SleepSack Swaddle and safe sleep practices! Leading health organizations agree that modeling proper baby care in the hospital is the single biggest influence on how parents care for their baby at home. HALO Innovations also offers free Safe Sleep Practices kits to childbirth educators to help further the cause of SIDS prevention."

HALO's Instagram Contest

Check out Halo's Facebook page here  https://www.facebook.com/HaloSleepSack/app_115462065200508  for all the details on their Instagram contest and more chances to win your own SleepSack!!

GIVEAWAY!!!

Halo is giving one of you the opportunity to win a Halo SleepSack of your own!  You can choose your size and gender color preference.  

To Enter:

  Leave a comment below telling me when you first became a mommy or daddy or when your first little one is due.

Extra Entries:

Add a Halo SleepSack to your baby registry.

Follow Halo on Twitter  https://twitter.com/halosleepsack

Like Halo on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/HaloSleepSack

Follow Halo on Pinterest  http://www.pinterest.com/halosleepsack/

**** One comment equals one entry.  You can leave one comment per entry option. ****

Rules:

You must be 18 or older to enter or have a parent's or guardian's permission to enter.  You will need to provide your mailing address to Halo.  Giveaway will run from Tuesday, October 8, 2013 until Monday, October 14, 2013.  Winner will be contacted by the email they registered with through Google.  

WINNER:

CASEY

Halo SleepSack Swaddles can be found at the following retailers:

Halosleep.com

Target

Babies R Us

Amazon

Final Thoughts:

I love my Halo SleepSack Swaddle!!

Good Luck!!

Thank you so much for checking out my thoughts and review!

Kristen

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Guava Kids Baby Mitts and Boots Review and Giveaway

New and Improved Baby Mitts and Booties!

Guava Mitts in Lime Bubbles

Guava Mitts and Boots are the next MUST HAVE baby item.  As a mom who has previously struggled to keep mittens and socks or booties on my babies, these awesome new products seemed genius to me.   Both the Mitts and the Boots have velcro closures so they are more secure and baby will have a harder time pulling or kicking them off.  

These make the perfect baby gift.  They are so much better than the traditional baby mitten or bootie.  Believe me, I have seen my share of those items.  My two oldest boys always managed to get their mittens off and scratch their little faces.  With the velcro closure, they are fasten and baby is better protected from his/her finger nails.  

Guava Boots in Tiny Zoo

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The Winner has been chosen and notified.  I am currently having technical issues having the winner's name displayed on the widget.  Thank you to everyone who entered!

Good luck to everyone who enters!

Kristen

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*These items were sent to me for purposes of this review.  All my thoughts are my own.  This was not a paid review.  Guavakids is personally hosting the giveaway.  

Coobie Bras: An Affordable Bra For So Many Uses PLUS A GIVEAWAY!

Coobie Bras are one of my favorite things! I wear them for yoga, as a maternity sleep bra, and I have worn them for nursing.  They offer several different styles and so many color options.  If your pregnant or nursing, this is a great investment.  Coobies prove that you don't have to break the bank to have comfortable sleep or nursing bras.  Plus, you can usually find a coupon for them just by a simple google search.  They are such a great bra whether your pregnant, nursing, or not. 

Coobies offer an amazing and supportive fit for sizes 32A to 36D.  However, I was a 36DD while nursing my youngest and wore them comfortably with the same support that I received prior to being pregnant when I was a 34B.  

Today I have 3 Coobies with lace detail to give away to 3 lucky winners! 

Picture courtesy of Coobie.

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Good Luck Everyone!!!

Thanks for entering!

Kristen

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MAC Casual Colour Collection Summer 2012 and Giveaway!

This collection is mainly dedicated to your lips and cheeks.  It features 8 lip and cheek cream pots, that are new products to the MAC line.  I have not seen the products yet, but I can assume they will be similar to Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge, at a slightly lower price point.  This collection is scheduled to be released June 7, 2012, and I am expecting these new products to be very popular.  

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Here are the product list:


Casual Colour $20(USD)/ $24(CAD) – Lip & Cheek Pot in Cream finishes

• Lazy Sunday – Baby pink
• Weekend Getaway – Cool rose
• Keep It Casual – Warm wine
• Evening Stroll – Violet cream
• Relaxation – Warm pink
• Have A Lovely Day! – Neutral nude
• Keep It Loose – Warm peach
• Out for Fun – Cool coral

Mineralize Skinfinish Natural $29(USD)/ $34(CAD)

• Medium – Soft creamy beige (repromote)

Prep + Prime Highlighter $23(USD)/ $27.50(CAD)

• Bright Forecast – Mid-tone peachy coral
• Light Boost – Soft yellow cream

187 Brush Duo fibre face brush $42(USD)/ $50.50(CAD) (repromote)

Nail Lacquer $16(USD)/ $19(CAD)

• Style Tip – Soft pink nude (Cream) (repromote)
• Please Me – Mid-tone warm pink (Cream) (repromote)
• Fiestaware – Mid-tone orange coral (Cream)
• Delicate – Pale sheer ballet pink (Cream)

GIVEAWAY!!!
I will be giving away 1 MAC Casual Colour Lip and Cheek Pot in the color of the winners choice!!  This is my first giveaway, so I am really excited!!!  Please read below for the official rules and to see how to enter!

 I apologize for not having swatches to show you.

Without seeing swatches, I already have my eye on Have a Lovely Day! and Out for Fun.  They are totally different from one another and I think they would look great on the lips and layer well under several of the blushes I already have in my collection.  The Prep & Prime Highlighters also seem like interesting items in this collection.  

To enter & read official rules… 

The approximate value of the grand prize is $20.00. This prize is non-transferable. There are no cash or other substitutes of prizes by winner. Kristen's Beauty Addiction reserves the right to substitute a similar prize of equal or greater value in the event the above prize is unavailable for any reason. Individual, parent, or legal guardian of the winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state and local taxes with respect to the grand prize. Prize will be mailed to the winner’s physical mailing address. Please allow two (2) to four (4) weeks for delivery.

By entering or accepting the prize in this contest, the winner agrees to be bound by these Official Rules, Terms, and Conditions and to conform to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

No purchase necessary to enter or win. This contest runs from May 27th, 2012 through June 5th, 2012 at 12:01AM EST.

Eligibility

This contest is open to  US residents only unless prohibited by their local state. Minors must have permission from a parent or a legal guardian, and by entering minors are stating they have said permission.  Prizes won by minors will be awarded to their parent or legal guardian on their behalf.  The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Eligible participants are allowed to enter up to one (1) time, as per the section below.

How to Win

One (1) winner will be selected through a random drawing from all eligible entries after contest closes. In the event that the original winner does not meet eligibility requirements or he/she forfeits the prize, the prize may be awarded to the next randomly drawn eligible participant. All entries must be received on or before June 5th, 2012 at 12:01AM EST. The winners will be notified via e-mail or message (as applicable). Winner will have 48 hours to claim prize after initial notification. If winner fails to claim within 48 hours, an alternative winner may be selected.

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