My Baby Clothes is a unique baby boutique offering up-to-date styles at affordable prices. My Baby Clothes offers clothing and accessories for boys and girls from newborn-4T. They offer the latest styles from high end brands such as Bonnie Jean, Mud Pie, Zilly Bean and Kalencom just to name a few.

My Baby Clothes is very easy to navigate and designed to where you can shop by gender, size and brand as well as new arrivals and sale items.  They have a lot of great fall and winter items currently on sale in addition to some amazing new arrivals from, Mud Pie.  Here are some examples of My Baby Clothes new arrivals:

A few months back we reviewed a beautiful Bonnie Jean fall corduroy dress from My Baby Clothes.  For this review, I chose a gorgeous Fuchia Caycee Tunic and Legging Set made by Nicole Miller.  I opted to get this outfit in a size 18 months and although it is a little big right now, Caroline will be sure to fit in it comfortably come summer.  I like this outfit because it is bright and very lightweight.  It was easy to get on and off and does not seem like it would be hot and sweaty during those brutal summer months.  I also like that it can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the occasion.  This outfit is currently on sale for $9.99 which to me is a total steal!

Did you know that in addition to clothes, My Baby Clothes sells some adorable accessories for your little one?  They offer a nice selection of tutu's as well as baby headbands and baby hats.   Unfortunately Caroline refuses to keep anything on her head but if she did, this stunning little outfit would definitely be on our "must have" list.



Do you have a special little man you need to outfit or accessorize this spring?  Check out these fashion forward hats that are sure to get your little man lots of positive comments!


 As you can see, My Baby Clothes truly offers something for every little one.  Not only do they have an array of styles but their prices are unbeatable.  If you are looking to start shopping for spring/summer or are wanting to score a great deal on some fall/winter items I highly recommend checking out My Baby Clothes first! 

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Let's face it fruits and vegetables are expensive.  You can always find coupons on snacks and cleaning supplies but it is rare to find one for produce.  One of the things that always gets me is you can buy a bunch of bananas or grapes and by the time you get to eating them they've gone bad.  That drives me batty!  I hate throwing away food.  I have a strict budget this year of $100 or less a week to feed my family of 5 so I want every bite to count! 

Clearly Fresh bags are a great way to help keep your produce fresh longer.  They are simple to use because it is just a bag that you zip shut.  I really liked that size of the bags which were big enough to fit a whole bunch of bananas in them. 

How Do Clearly Fresh^® Bags Work?
  The technology behind Clearly Fresh® bags is our BreatheWay membrane. You’ll note that there is a hole in the film behind the BreatheWay logo on each zip bag. This is because BreatheWay acts as an Oxygen/Carbon Dioxide passageway – allowing just the right amount of oxygen in and much more carbon dioxide out. For more information on how and why BreatheWay is so effective visit www.breatheway.com.

My bananas in the bag, you can see there is plenty of room!

Bananas that have been stored for 9 days.

My thoughts:

Clearly Fresh bags definitely extended the life of our bananas.  I bet that they would be even better but someone in my house kept leaving the bag open!  These bananas were bought on the 17th and put in the bag on the 18th.  They were green when we started.  They look pretty speckled in this picture but actually they are perfectly ripe.  Not mushy at all!

You can purchase your own Clearly Fresh Bags online at ClearlyFreshbags.com.  They come in a pack of 10 gallon sized  for $3.99.  Be sure to visit Clearly Fresh Bags on Facebook for additional information. 

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In my quest to eat better this year I noticed one of the harder things for most people to give up is soda.  I don't typically drink that much I'm more of a water drinker.  However every once in a while I do enjoy a glass of something bubbly.  Sparkling Ice is a great choice because I won't have to worry about the empty calories! My Mother-in-law found out about a year ago that she was diabetic.  Since then she has truly taken control of her health.  She watches what she eats and has lost quite a bit of weight.  I'm so proud of her!  She was over babysitting recently and I told her she had to try Sparkling Ice. It is sweetened with Splenda she can have it and not worry about spikes in her blood sugar. It was a big hit with her as well! There are nine flavors so there is really something for everyone's tastes!


Additional information:

Sparkling ICE is an excellent source of B-Vitamins, Vitamin D and antioxidants.

B-Vitamins are known to play an important role in helping your body obtain energy from food. They may also be important for normal appetite, healthy skin, good vision, a healthy nervous system and red blood cell formation. Vitamin D is widely known to play a significant role in overall health – in particular bone strength.
Sparkling Ice also contains Green Tea Extract, which is known to have powerful levels of antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that protect your body’s cells from harmful molecules called free radicals. Free radicals are a by-product of your body’s normal processes, and are also thought to be caused by pollutants and other environmental exposure.

Sparkling ICE – Light & Refreshing, Zero Calories, Gluten Free, Caffeine Free, Sweetened with Splenda.


My thoughts:
Sparkling Ice taste really good. It is very refreshing and has just the right amount of flavor.   My favorites were Black Cherry and Coconut Pineapple.  I commented to my Mother-in-Law that they would be great for frozen yogurt floats too!  YUMMY! I love having the option of a great bubbly drink and still having something with zero calories. 

You can use Sparkling Ice's store locator for a store near you or order directly from Amazon.com. 

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Did you know that Big Game Day is the second largest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving…? On average, a whopping 5,000 calories are consumed during the Big Game and chips are the second most eaten food. An estimated 28 million pounds of potato chips and 8.5 million pounds of tortilla chips are eaten during the Big Game.

Score points with the home team by serving a family favorite – Pirate’s Booty! This year, intercept regular chips with a healthier alternative like Pirate’s Booty, which has half the fat and less calories (130 calories for a one ounce serving) than greasy fried potato chips. Pirate’s Booty is a deliciously baked, all-natural snack made from puffed rice and corn. Pirate’s Booty is also trans-fat and gluten free and fun!
 Pirate’s Booty comes in a great variety of flavors like Aged White Cheddar. Pick up a four ounce bag for the Big Game. Pirate’s Booty Aged White Cheddar also now comes in half-ounce 65-calorie 12-packs!

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Don’t miss out on precious moments by wasting hours at the grocery store and fussing over budgets. Discover an easy way to save on baby essentials from P&G by buying them in bulk at Sam’s Club this February! Purchase all the basics for baby at your local Sam’s Club store to save time and money with this limited-time $10 Gift Card offer.



Stock up on P&G products at Sam’s Club in February so you can afford to give your baby quality products and a little more mommy time.  When you pick up any two of the following baby products you will receive a $10 Sam’s Club Gift Card toward your purchase made between Feb 1st and Feb 29th:

• Pampers Swaddlers or Pampers Cruisers Diapers
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Kraft Foods is raising the bar in snacking with its new KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars. Found in the refrigerated dairy aisle, each KRAFT MILKBITE Bar combines real milk with whole grain granola and other tasty and nutritious ingredients like fruit or roasted nuts, while providing the same calcium as an 8 oz. glass of milk. A wholesome alternative to existing bars, KRAFT MILKBITE Bars are a deliciously different snacking experience the entire family can enjoy.

KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars are made with real milk and calcium, making them an excellent source of calcium with 30% of the daily recommended value. They are also a good source of vitamin D and fiber, include protein (5g), and whole grains (7g), and DO NOT contain any artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.


KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars are available in five delicious flavors

• Chocolate
• Strawberry
• Peanut Butter
• Oatmeal Raisin
• Mixed Berry 

What We Thought:
These bars are AWESOME! They are seriously very tasty and have been a hit with all three of my kiddos and I love the fact that they are soft and not a crunchy bar.  My husband has yet to try them and I am very guilty of sneaking bites from the kids bars when they aren't looking!  We had the opportunity to try the Chocolate and Strawberry flavor both are equally delicious.  My one year old has been having half of one in the morning since we are out running and older kids to school.  My four year old eats these as an after-school snack and my sixteen year old just eats them period.  Being that our entire family are HUGE peanut butter fans, I want to eventually give these a try.  I looked at our local Walmart yesterday and all they had were the chocolate and strawberry flavors, but I will be keeping my eyes open.

KRAFT MILKBITE Milk & Granola Bars can be found in the refrigerated dairy aisle for a suggested retail price of $3.49.

My four year old has loved The Fresh Beat Band since it first started!  He has been a loyal viewer and was looking forward to their upcoming tour concert.  Sadly due to me not moving fast enough the show that is scheduled to be near us has sold out.  He has been disappointed but I admit that he was excited to receive The Fresh Beat Band: The Wizard Song DVD to preview today!

The Fresh Beat Band are off to see The Wizard, played by music superstar Jason Mraz, in the brand-new hour-long special The Fresh Beat Band, “The Wizard of Song,” premiering TOMORROW Friday, Jan. 27, at 1:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon.

 When Marina gets swept up into a windstorm she lands in a musical version of Oz! She meets kid-sized Juniorkins, Glinda the Good Witch (sarah Chalke), and a cupcake-making Bad Witch! As Marina travels along the yellow brick road to get to the Wizard of Song (Jason Mraz), she meets three new friends- a Scarecrow (Twist), a Tin Woman (Kiki), and a Lion (who Shout). Glinda the Good Witch reveals to Marina that she had the power all along in her sparkly shoes to return home. Reunited with her friends, Marina realizes there's no band like the Fresh beat Band.

What We Thought:
 This was so fun to watch.  My four year old never left his seat for the entire episode and my one year old always stops to dance to the singing.  They both loved seeing Twist, Shout,Marina, and Kiki dressed as the Wizard of Oz characters. 

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In advance of the Fresh Beat Bands’ nearly sold out nationwide concert tour, Nickelodeon will release the first-ever The Fresh Beat Band soundtrack – The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show -- available on iTunes and in stores everywhere on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

The Fresh Beat Band: Music From The Hit TV Show is the highly anticipated first soundtrack for the popular preschool group who are gearing up for their first 15-week, 95-show live tour kicking off Feb. 2 in Anaheim, Calif. The album features 19 catchy, preschool-friendly tracks culled from three seasons of the live-action TV series that teaches kids about music appreciation and how to express their feelings through movement, song and instrumental music. Both the soundtrack and the tour will showcase the Fresh Beats most popular songs including, “Here We Go,” “Stomp the House,” “A Friend Like You,” and “Just Like A Rockstar,” which peaked at number-one on the iTunes Children’s Songs chart.

For more information about The Fresh Beat Band, check out the tour website -- http://www.freshbeatbandlive.com, Facebook page www.facebook.com/freshbeatbandlive and for more Fresh Beat activities and fun go to http://www.nickjr.com/the-fresh-beat-band/.

Wake up your mouth with Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends cereal. With two exciting fruit combinations (Peach Raspberry and Blueberry Banana)cereal lovers have a lot to be happy.

Every bite is a new and surprising combo of flavor and crunch. The two exciting bursts of fruit flavor complement each other with one on the crispy flakes and the other baked into the crunchy granola bunches.


What We Thought:
Our family just recently had the opportunity to review the Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends in the Peach Raspberry and it tastes fantastic! This was especially a huge hit with my daughter since it combined two of her favorite fruits into one great tasting cereal. This cereal even appealed to my four year old as well and that's saying something! He is super pick and I am glad that he actually loved this cereal.  It's a fun twist from our some times boring breakfast cereal.

The new Post Honey Bunches of Oats Fruit Blends have 10 grams of whole great, 6 grams of sugar and are available in either 14.5 or 18 ounces in stores nationwide.

I can't believe that Valentine's Day is just around the corner! I have to admit though that it is one of my favorite holidays even though some people aren't a fan. I think to me the reason it is so special is because that was the first time my husband and I went on a date.

Eden Fantasys is a great place to start looking when it comes to Valentine's Day gift ideas. Before you say anything, I just want to let you know that EdenFantasys isn't just sex toys anymore. They have an ever expanding line of bath and beauty products. Here are a few that really stand out to me.

Pamper your hair with Luxe hair care formulations that will cleanse & moisturize with the finest ingredients and heavenly scents to leave your locks shiny, silky soft and healthy. This set includes: a mini Bianco Breeze Hair & Body Powder, Terme Tresses Ultimate Softening Shampoo & Terme Tresses Ultra Hydrating Conditioner.


Bellissima, turn your shower into a stand-up spa! This creamy foaming body wash leaves you feeling fresh, clean and ready to take on the world.  It has been infused with botanical extracts, vitamin B5, vitamin E &  hydrolyzed wheat protein for sensationally soft skin. This product also very lightly scented with isolina fragrance.


Pamper your skin with this deliciously-scented whipped cream that softens and smoothes.  This high performance formulation infused with meadowfoam seed oil, shea butter, aloe vera and vitamin E is non greasy and imparts a luminous, velvety finish for sensationally silky, healthy skin.



This compact is such a cute little idea. I think this is great to give away in grab bags, for bachelorette parties, stocking stuffers, or really any time you wish to give a token of affection or appreciation for a cosmetic lover in your life.


This delectably flavoured lip gloss will nourish and hydrate lips giving you a wash of color and loads of shine. This product is blended with natural emolients and infused with antioxidants to leave your lips super smooth.

 Stretch mesh cinched dress with lace insert and matching cotton crotch g-string.

Straight corset & double strap G-string. Available in small, medium and large.

I do hope that you find some thing that interests  you on the list that I just posted.  For me personally I wanted to add the  Sweet Heart Strawberry Box.  I mean don't we think about hearts with Valentine's Day?  The Sweet Heart Strawberry Box has strawberry body souffle, white chocolate body paint,  and strawberry honey dust.
So if your sweet heart is anything like mine, you might want to start making a list and dropping hints! Better yet surprise him on Valentine's Day with a piece you picked out just for the two of you! Oh and while you are there making out your list, you might want to check out their list for Best Adult Toys for 2011