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Shutterfly Photo Book {Review}

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I absolutely LOVE it when companies step in and do good. A friend and I co- lead a Girl Scout Troop locally. Their last year of Brownies is coming to an end and we really wanted to commemorate all the awesome things the girls have done over the years. Unfortunately our budget to fulfill this wish just wasn't there. I contacted Shutterfly about possibly doing a review of some photo books- and … [Read more...]

Gymboree Spring Time Favorites & $75 {Giveaway}

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Right before Easter, my daughters had the great thrill to pick out some Spring time favorites from Gymboree. It was a long afternoon.... they have soooo many cute things! I always turn to Gymboree for my daughters due to a couple facts: Quality and Durability- you can't beat being able to purchase something from Gymboree, wash it a couple hundred times, then be able to pass it along to a … [Read more...]

Sambazon — Moms Meet {Review & Giveaway}

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Juicing and smoothies are all the rage lately. They are all over Pinterest. Recipes using veggies, super fruits, exotic bugs from the jungle... okay maybe not bugs... but there are sooo many different recipes and brands out there that claim to be "the best ever" -- what's a girl to do?! Enter Sambazon! I was thrilled to try out the newest juices and smoothies from Sambazon (through #momsmeet) … [Read more...]

Woombie {Review & Giveaway}

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Recently I read a baby book and reviewed it here at Mama Must Have It. It was very helpful to read a quick, to the point book about good baby sleep. One of the great points of the book was to make sure your new baby is properly swaddled. A proper baby swaddle can be a tough trick to learn when you are a new parent. The nurses in the hospital seem to make our babies into little baby burritos with … [Read more...]

Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep {Review}

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I had the great pleasure to read through The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep by Dr. Harvey Karp, M.D. Being that I have a 3 month old, the book came at a great time. The basics to this book are easy to grasp and understand. Perfect for sleep deprived parents! I took away 5 easy points (The 5S's) that really make a ton of sense. I actually had been using them here and there, but not together … [Read more...]

Live Clean (Baby) {Review}

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It seems nowadays there are a plethora of new products that are supposed to be geared towards being healthy for children's skin, as well as being friendly towards our environment. But how do you truly know that they are good for one's skin? Live Clean Baby is raising the bar when it comes to the skin care of our babies here in the US. Using only natural, non-irritating, supremely gentle … [Read more...]

Homemade With Love by Jennifer Perillo {Review}

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Melissa d’Arabian, host of the Food Network’s Ten Dollar Dinners, calls Jennifer Perillo’s HOMEMADE WITH LOVE: Simple Scratch Cooking from In Jennie’s Kitchen “more than a cookbook.  It’s a love song; an ode to family and life on life’s terms, and the nourishing and healing power of food prepared with joy in the heart.” After reading through Homemade With Love, I couldn't agree … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {All Tied Up In Bows}

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All Tied Up In Bows is a super fun shops that specializes in bows! All sorts of personalized bows-- from your daughters favorite Disney princess or cartoon, to a personalized letter bow. Perfect for birthday favors, a cute inexpensive birthday gift or even a fun Easter basket trinket! My daughter received some bows for all her girl guests thanks to All Tied Up In Bows.  The princesses loved … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {MY MONI MY MOM}

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Inspired by my daughter, both myself (I'm Mom) and my mother (Moni) design unique and stylish clothes for children.  We've pulled together our creative resources and magical minds to create 'My Moni My Mom'. Our items are designed for comfort and versatility...for fashion and for fun. For Emma's Tangled party, we received one of the cutest handmade dresses! Such a cute style of knot … [Read more...]

Sees Candy {Review}

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For over 90 years See's Candies has been dedicated to making candy Mary See's way. Only the finest, freshest ingredients are used in making each recipe. We add no preservatives to our candy. Ever. It's quality you can taste in every piece. American made, famous for deliciousness, with the friendliest customer service - since 1921.  Today, you can choose from over 100 different candies and … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Dream Sea Designs}

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"Rapunzel-- Let down your hair!!" Let me just preface this post with-- these Rapunzel Hair clips cannot be any cuter. Phew done. Dream Sea Designs does the Rapunzel thing well. Think favors, inexpensive birthday gifts, stocking stuffers, Easter Basket gifts... the gift options are endless really. They are hand made, super cute and my girls have had a ball playing with them pretending … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Shoppe 3130}

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Wooden Berry Boxes.... what do you think of when you think of wooden berry boxes? For me, it's anything decorative, anything party related and definitely a fun item to have on hand! You can put food in them, place favors in them for parties, use them as desk organizers... if you can think it, wooden berry boxes can hold it! I received some wooden berry boxes from Shoppe 3130 and I am … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {The Pirdie Birdie}

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Next up is a shop that specializes in custom decorations for any type of party-- birthdays, showers, classroom parties-- you name it!  I was thrilled to receive a Tangled inspired "Happy Birthday" Banner from The Pirdie Birdie! At The Pirdie Birdie, you will find charming, handmade party supplies such as: banners, favor bags, cupcake/cake toppers, favor tags, themed party games, and … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Krown Kreations & Celebrations}

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The OCD person in me loves labels. Labels of all kinds really. For this review, we take the food table and make it fabulous by adding in labels that are Tangled inspired! Krown Kreations and Celebrations cannot be any lovelier of a shop. They take the basic party anyone can do and make it extra-ordinary with over the top decor and embellishments. Take a look at the Tangled labels-- can't be … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Sugar Coated Studio}

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Sugar Coated Studio.. fun name right?! Well, they make darling wooden utensils for any occasion. Do you have a birthday, anniversary party or just would like to add some flair to the breakfast table? Sugar Coated Studio is the place for you! I received Tangled inspired wooden utensils with the cutest Tangled pictures adorned on the stem. My guests loved the added touch and loved that the … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Food Accessories & Design}

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Next up on the Tangled review party is the food and it's design accessories. You may be thinking-- what are design accessories?! Well I made that up. It's basically everything that goes into a party that makes the food more fun and fabulous. Instead of boring old plastic cups to drink the grape Koolaid from, why not give your guests some super fun mason jars and purple striped paper straws to … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Paper Creativity} & Panera Style Mac and Cheese Recipe

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Next up for the Tangled Review Party, I thought I would share with you one of my favorite recipes that I made for the Tangled Party, and fill you in on the best shop on Etsy to find personalized party favors. First things first-- personalized party favors. One can definitely go the route of a party store and find some random little trinkets to fill a party bag (I actually did this to add to … [Read more...]

Tangled Review Party {Summer Spice}

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This past weekend we had a Tangled birthday party for my daughter. Over the course of the next week, I will show off the many fabulous products, foods, crafts and decorations used in making the party extra special! To start off any party, one needs a special invitation. Yes you could go the easy grocery store route and fill in the necessary details like time and place, but why not go a little … [Read more...]

Tangled Party ~ Review Party Coming Soon!

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Coming the week of March 11th, the Tangled Review Party!  Discover first hand the best Tangled party goods, accessories, and just down right fun stuff available on Etsy.com. Reviews from: All Tied Up In Bows Paper Creativity   The Pirdie Birdie Pretti Mini Party Goods & Gifts   MiBABE Paper Straws Party Dream Sea Designs Paging Super Mom … [Read more...]

BabyGanics Bye Bye Dry Eczema Care Cream {Review}

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I had the pleasure to receive a bottle of the BabyGanics Bye Bye Dry Moisturizing Eczema Care Cream. Lucky enough for me, the day after I discovered scaly, dry eczema on my legs, I received this in the mail! It was perfect timing!! Who knew eczema was common during and after pregnancy! Made with no parabens, no sulfates, no phthalates, no toxins, no mineral oil, no petrolatum, … [Read more...]

Minted Calender–Makes the Perfect Holiday Gift {Review}

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Whether you choose the Standard (8.5 x 11”, $29) or the Grand (11.5 x 14”, $39) from Minted, your choice will not be disappointing!  Designed by indie designers and printed on luxurious, matte paper, the calenders are worth every penny! And the choices-- oh my-- there are so many beautiful styles and options, it's a definite hard choice. What I did for my review calender was to think of … [Read more...]

Contours Options 3 Wheeler Stroller by Kolcraft {Review}

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  I am kind of a stroller addict. My family teases me about it. When I find the perfect stroller, the heavens will part and pigs will fly. But I do have to say that the  Contours® Options® 3-Wheeler Stroller is the perfect holiday traveling stroller! It's truly lightweight, durable and dependable. From a young infant to a preschooler, the  Contours® Options® 3-Wheeler … [Read more...]

Reserve your Christmas Tea Party NOW and get a discount off your next purchase!!! {Guest Blogger}

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My dear friend over at Lindsay's Tea Party is sharing a great discount and a fun review of a local tea house! Check it out and make sure to stop by Lindsay's blog: Lindsay's Tea Party-- and make sure to tell her that Mama Must Have It sent you!   It’s almost that time of year for the Christmas gathering with our loved one’s! Now is the perfect time to make reservations for you and … [Read more...]

Thyme Maternity Straight Leg 3 in 1 Belly Panel Denim {Review}

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On November 8th, Thyme Maternity, the leading Canadian maternity fashion brand from the Montreal-based Reitmans (Canada) Ltd.,  launched its maternity apparel and accessories collections in the United States! Thyme Maternity is now available in the United States at Babiesrus.com/thyme and by mid-November  will roll-out to approximately 150 Babies“R”Us stores nationwide. With decades of … [Read more...]

Fresh & Easy Holiday Meal Planning and Blogger Event- San Diego

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The other night my friend Lindsay, from Lindsay's Tea Party, and I went to a fabulous blogger event at the Sur La Table at Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego. Everything was sponsored by one of our favorite stores, Fresh & Easy! We were not quite sure what the evening would entail, but from the get go everything was fresh, easy and fun! We were greeted with a choice of wine, beer or water. … [Read more...]