If I had a dollar for every time my 4-1/2 year old complained about her legs being tired, I would be a rich woman.  I’m on a mission to keep her and my infant happy on our travels this summer.

When she complains about tired legs from pushing herself around on her Trunki in the airport, we can just pull her along using the strap.

Plenty of room inside for her little odds and ends.  All the things that will make her happy while we’re away from home.

I’ll keep you posted about Trunki.  I’m hoping it’s as handy as it sounds.

*Update: Congratulations to our four Boo Boo Soother winners: Mariann, Susan, Jennifer, and Kristie. Thanks for entering!

My precious little baby girl is no longer, well, a baby. It didn’t take her long to knick up those soft, perfect little legs of hers. They are full of bruises, bug bites and scrapes. When the shorts come out, so do the ice packs and bandages.

I’m happy that I know about The Happy Company. They have a new “Mommy and Me” line including The Happy Soother for boo boos and all other ailments I mentioned above (and then some).

My two and a half year old is more than happy to sit still and forget all about her owie while she admires her butterfly Boo Boo Soother. These are perfect in size for the kids and have a soft, Cotton Jersey knit sleeve over the gel insert. The gel insert can be heated in the microwave or placed in the freezer, depending on said ailment.

These fabulous little inventions are a must-have around the house when there are little arms and legs flailing about. One of them is sure enough to get a little banged up and need some sort of soothing. The Boo Boo Soothers are sold in packs of three and cost about $14.99 a pop. They can be purchased nationwide at select retailers or online at The Happy Company.

WIN IT!

We know you’re going to need a few of these, so we’re teaming up with The Happy Company to offer FOUR of our readers a pack of Boo Boo Soothers.

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post and let us know if your little one is, dare I say, a “tad” on the clumsy side. If he or she isn’t, well, you’re one of the lucky ones! : ) This giveaway ends on Monday, July 1st and four winners will be chosen randomly (not based on comment) and notified via email. After confirmation, we will update this post with the winner’s names. Bloggers and non-bloggers are welcome to enter.

Good luck!

Olive Kids (one of my favorite boutiques) has some really fun personalized items available for the upcoming fourth of July holiday. If you’re heading out on picnics or to the summer cottage on the lake (like we are), pick up one of Olive Kid’s festive, personalized placemats.

I’m sure you’ll be toting around a bunch of swim gear, so name tags are a must. We’ve been talking about what your favorite summer reads are, so it’s a given that your kiddo should have a personalized bookmark to hold his or her place while they’re out romping around in the waves. Finally, when it’s time for that cookout, they’ll know exactly where their place at the picnic table is with their own personalized placemat.

Olive Kids would LOVE to give you a “Get Personalized for the Fourth” prize package!

One lucky reader will receive a personalized name tag, bookmark and placemat of your choice…just in time for the Fourth of July holiday!

TO ENTER:

Leave a comment on this post and let us know if you have any special plans this Fourth of July. If you’re just planning on lounging around at home and catching the neighborhood fireworks – that works too! :)

A winner will be chosen randomly on Sunday, June 22nd and notified via email. Bloggers and non-bloggers are welcome to enter. This contest is open to residents of the continental U.S. We will announce the winner on this post.

Good luck!

*Update: Congratulations to HEATHER, our Olive Kid’s “Get personalized for the fourth” giveaway!  Heather is going to be BBQ’ing and watching the local fireworks this fourth!

Alex Casey Baby is an excellent place to shop for gifts and personalized items among many other specialty baby items.

They offer cute, hand-embroidered onesies and tees (up to size 6T) for the kids. The felt and fleece designs are super soft and obviously great care was spent on the detail of the embroidery.

In the skin care section of Alex Casey, you will find organic bath products made by Little Twig, as well as diaper cream and moisturizers. You can also treat someone you know, who is expecting or has a new little one, to one of the all-natural gift sets (Retail $41.00). If you require special gift-wrapping, Jill will make it happen for you. Just let her know what your special request is.

I couldn’t pass up telling you about these adorable sleep sacks. I haven’t seen anything like them around.

There are far too many other items in their apparel section to talk about here. You really just have to go and see for yourself! Choose from exclusive Alex Casey Baby personalized items such as baby albums and plush hooded towels, to diaper bags and accessories.