Stickheads {review & giveaway}
If you’re looking for a unique, made in Canada toque for your hockey loving kid this winter – look no further than Stickheads! Stickheads hockey stick hats are the ultimate hockey fan toque for kids of all ages. They are made of super warm soft polar fleece and each one has a fleece hockey stick hanging off the top. When we received our Stickheads hat for mr. bean to try out, I must say he was pretty thrilled when he saw the hockey stick.
The first couple of times it was hard trying to keep the toque on as he was so fascinated by the stick. Now, not only does it stay on his head, he asks for his “fancy hockey toque” (he’s 2.5 – everything he absolutely loves is “fancy”) even if it’s far too warm to even wear one. This is definitely a fun, yet practical toque and I can see it getting a lot of use this year.
The toques are available in all sizes, from baby right up to adult. I think it would be a great stocking stuffing for Christmas. I might just pick one up for a couple of the hard core hockey fans in my family.
In addition to the toques, Stickheads also makes hoodies, t-shirts and blankets. Plus, they offer a fundraising program for schools and sport teams. Perfect way to raise money for your organization and show your hockey love at the same time!
The Giveaway
Stickheads is giving one West Coast Mama reader their very own Stickheads Hockey Stick Hats!
Entry
Visit Stickheads and come back and tell us what colour and size of Stickheads Hockey Stick Hat you would love to win! Open to residents of Canada only.
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We would like to thank Stickheads for sending us the hockey hat to review. We were not compensated for this review.
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Tray Vous – {Review}
So you’re running last minute errands, you have shopping bags or you’re just having a much needed walk and some down time in the park. There’s a certain type of Mom stress involved in having a bored, hungry, (soon to be crying…screaming?), little one in a stroller. The Cheerios are thrown to the ground and you’re picking up the squeaky toy for the 100th time? Not fun.
Many of us know that keeping your little one amused and snack-happy is a major challenge. Love your Bugaboo? This is pretty much an essential product if you do. The Tray Vous was created by a busy Mom, just like you, to make life with your Bugaboo stroller much easier.What could be easier than a handy little snack, drink and activity tray that snaps into place while maintaining the cool, sleek look of your Bugaboo? Busy Mom Lauren created the Tray Vous with her daughter Peyton in mind and now younger brother Callen is enjoying his too. We love parent created products!
The Tray Vous is super easy to attach and use. Check out these photos and instructions and even download the user manual. Simply detach the stroller carry handle and click the tray into place. Velcro anchoring straps give added stability. The tray can be used on Bugaboo Frog and Cameleon strollers while preserving the versatility of the handle.
Shop for your Tray Vous online or at these great retailers: Babesta, Dainty Baby, Pacifer and Moms to be and More (Toronto).
Visit Tray Vous on Facebook and check out their great blog for cute photos of this amazing product in action!
Keep Baby Cool & Hydrated this Summer – Playtex – {Review}
Keeping your little ones safe, cool and hydrated in our Canadian, hot summers can be even harder than keeping them warm in the middle of a very Canadian winter. There’s so much to worry about! Harmful sun rays, heat and maybe hardest of all is making sure they’ve had enough to drink. It’s a toasty 36 degrees today in Miss Button’s neighbourhood. Summer may have been a little late arriving to our part of British Columbia but it’s sure here now!
Playtex Infant offers these top four awesome tips:
Dress alike – If you’re feeling hot, chances are your baby is too, so be sure to dress for the weather. Cool cottons and linens are comfortable and let your skin breathe.
Stay out of the sun – The sun is the hottest from 11am to 3pm so avoid going outside at this time. If you do go out on a hot day, ensure your baby is shaded from the sun as best as possible.
Carry plenty of water – If you run out of water or it becomes too hot to enjoy, pop into a local cafe or restaurant and most will be more than happy to fill your sippy cup with cool water.
Use ice – If it’s a really hot day, try filling one of your sippy cups with ice. By the time your baby is thirsty, most of the ice will have melted, creating a cool and refreshing drink.
I especially love the idea of filling a sippy cup with ice. I had never thought of it.
Playtex have an amazing amount of online resources over at Playtex Baby and Playtex Mommyville. A super cool Mommy Board forum, helpful articles, monthly sweepstakes, as well as tons of advice on Playtex products. You can easily personalize your Mommyville experience to make it very relevant to your own little one, whether they’ve arrived or not.
We love our Playtex sippy cups. An interesting fact is that 88% of Canadian Moms have used a sippy cup! I know it’s an essential part of our gear when we’re out and about.
We would like to thank Playtex for sending us some awsome sippy cups for Miss Button and Mr Bean to try out. We were not compensated for this review.
My Noisy Boys {review & giveaway}
Miss Button and I think our Little Pink Birdie wallflag and matching bucket bag are fabulous. The printing is gorgeous and the materials and finishing is super high quality. While perfect for your little button the designs are sophisticated enough that you’ll want to keep them for yourself. Sadly Miss Button wouldn’t let me “borrow” her bag or wallflag so I may have to pop back over to Etsy for my own! I am loving the Sand Dollar, Rockets and Camper Van designs. Very cute and I could see these hanging in my covered deck all summer long.
Wallflags make awesome bedroom, playroom or playhouse decor. However, you can also use them as the perfectly unique party banner. Match the wallflag to a set of note cards and gift/goodie bags as part of an eco-responsible, modern party theme. My Noisy Boys loves to talk custom colours and designs too so if you have something in mind, let her know!
There are endless uses for the gorgeous bucket bag. Miss Button has had it packed with toys, her favourite clothes and even books and craft materials! I could also see it being a perfect storage bag for a new nursery along with a matching wallflag. Super sweet!
Each wallflag and bag is block printed using non-toxic ink and a hemp and organic cotton blended fabric. Adorable to look at and superb for our planet. We love this!
My Noisy Boys is a home grown Canadian business that ships worldwide, and Mom to two wonderful boys (as you can probably guess from the shop name). You may have visited them on Etsy, with oodles of 100% perfect feedback, under their old name “Wall Flags”.
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My Noisy Boys is giving one West Coast Mama reader a Wallflag of their choice.
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We would like to thank My Noisy Boys for sending us the wallflag and bag to review. We were not compensated for this review
What a Jewel {review & giveaway}
One of the first things that amazed me was the size. It’s small enough for a toddler to carry comfortable, yet wide and roomy enough to hold a whole lot of baby supplies. Miss Button, like all toddlers I know, loves to pack up toys and books and carry them around. We had so much packed up in the tote that I couldn’t believe it. Mr Rabbit, half a dozen books, teeny toys, crayons and some clothes. I think it would be the perfect fit for Miss Button to pack her swimming things next time we head to the pool. There’s also a handy pocket in the back.
Now unlike any other tote I own (and this got me thinking of when Miss Button was a baby), the tote stands up! Baby in one hand, a bunch of supplies in the tote and you can still set it down without everything tipping over. It’s a very clever design. You can also slip your arm through the handle very comfortably thanks to the single, wide handle that goes from front to back.
I love transitional items that you can use with your baby and then keep on using with your toddler. The 3 Sprouts Organic Caddy is super helpful with baby supplies, great first tote for little tots and the contemporary animal designs aren’t anything your little one is going to grow out of fast. Miss Button has the Mouse Caddy and not only is the mouse adorable but it’s made from eco-spun felt that has been created from recycled plastic bottles. The caddy itself is made from organic canvas and the inside is wipe clean polyester. It has a very high quality finish and feels solid and durable.
What a Jewel has a marvelous selection of unique, baby and toddler, boutique style items. If you’re looking for an amazing shower gift or something special for your own little button you must take a look! Another favourite of mine are the Button Nose Blankies. We highly recommend the fabulous 3 Sprouts Caddy!
What a Jewel is based in Toronto. Shop online and avoid the hassle of lining up with little Buttons and Beans. Check out some of their customer comments!
The Giveaway
What a Jewel is giving a caddy of the winner’s choice to a West Coast Mama reader!
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Check out What a Jewel and come back and tell us which your favourite caddy is.
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We would like to thank What a Jewel for sending us a miss button’s 3 Sprouts Organic Caddy! We were not compensated for our review.
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