Be forewarned, the following product is addictive. You will look at it every single day, morning and night, and sometimes will even stare at it for extended periods. The “it” in question is the Grobag Egg from Keen Distribution. The Grobag Egg is a digital thermometer for your child’s bedroom which changes color based on the temperature, telling you if the room is too hot or too cold.

Why is it addictive? I find myself adapting behaviors according to the egg. When it turned red (too hot) I added a fan to my daughter’s room. During a cool spell last week the egg turned yellow, so I decided it was time for pajama bottom pants. I’ve even carried it around the house to watch it change color! It’s like my own personal Goldilocks, and I always know the temperature in my children’s rooms are just right. This is a must-have for your home!

by Cecelia

When I first heard about the Fit Flop, I was both curious and skeptical. Could a shoe really help improve my fitness and shape my leg muscles? I was willing to give it a try to find out. The Fit Flop is now my favorite pair of shoes. I literally wear them everyday, everywhere I go. They are very comfortable, and offer quiet a bit of support to the foot. And yes, they do give your leg muscles a work out!

On the website they do recommend that you start out wearing them a little bit at a time, and I have to agree that if you were to start out wearing them 8 hours a day, you would feel it a lot. The first day I wore them, I didn’t notice any leg muscle soreness, but my feet did have a bit of soreness in adjusting to the different angle. It’s not a high heel by any means, but if you are used to completely flat sandals or shoes, you will feel a difference in the angle of your foot.

I am already saving up to buy another pair (or two) because I love them so much. They look great (I have the black pair, which goes with everything), they are very comfortable and easy to keep clean. And the fact that they actually do help tone my legs is an added bonus! I don’t know what I will do in the winter months when snow is on the ground and sandals are no longer an option!

by Aimee

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The first winner will receive: 4 piece bedding set, musical mobile, 3 pack of flannel receiving blankets, two different plush blankets, “Once Upon A Time” blanket and hat and fitted crib sheet! The second place winner will get everything above, minus the “Once Upon A Time” blanket and hat. Third place will receive everything above minus the receiving blankets and “Once Upon A Time” blanket and hat.

To enter leave a comment here telling us which Care Bear is your favorite character. The contest is open until August 26, 2008.

You can receive a second entry by blogging about the contest (linking to it) or adding us to your blogroll. Just e-mail us with a live link or let us know you have it posted on your site. You do not need a blog to enter, just leave us your e-mail address so that we may contact you. As always, it is Props & Pans policy NOT to distribute any information you give us (including your e-mail). Thanks for entering!

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However, I recently forgot that Care Bears are for girls. Since Bird loves his womb bear so much and I loved Care Bears as a child, I was overeager to review a set of the new Care Bears crib bedding.

It’s incredibly pink. Don’t get me wrong, it’s also incredibly cute. If you are looking for character themed bedding for your nursery, you can get no cuter than the Care Bear set.

It comes with the crib bumper, dust ruffle and standard accessories for your nursery. The plush blankets that are available are my favorite, as they are embossed with subtle hearts that have two little Care Bears in the corner. Or maybe the mobile with the four little Care Bears dangling and dancing is my favorite. It’s hard to say. The entire set is beyond adorable, but maybe not for a boy.

The only thing, beside the incredible pinkness of it all, that would keep me from buying this for my child is the fact that the sheet is not 100% cotton. So props go to the new bedding that I will refrain from using full time with my boy child. My husband is extremely thrilled.

Written by Canape, who is a girl from the deep south who loves her husband, her son, her stepdaughter, and her dogs. She’s a musician by trade, and a baker and writer by hobby. She writes a personal blog at Don’t Take the Repeats.

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To enter visit Robeez’s new boys or girls collection and leave a comment here telling us which new style you would pick and why. The contest is open until August 22, 2008.

You can receive a second entry by blogging about the contest (linking to it) or adding us to your blogroll. Just e-mail us with a live link or let us know you have it posted on your site. You do not need a blog to enter, just leave us your e-mail address so that we may contact you. As always, it is Props & Pans policy NOT to distribute any information you give us (including your e-mail). Thanks for entering!

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I really like them a lot! They’re incredibly soft on my daughter’s feet and they don’t leave any elastic marks around her ankles (and we have had issues with this). So far I haven’t noticed the toes getting scuffed up from so much crawling either.

The selection is great, and not just for girls. It’s hard to find adorable boys shoes, but they have everything from animals, sports and music to your classic loafers and more. Of course the girls selection includes shoes with ribbons, hearts and bows. Plus they have the classic Mary Jane’s and just about everything else you’re looking for. The new fall collection is superb as there is truly something for everyone.

You can’t go wrong with soft-soled shoes. Robeez is approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association and recommended for baby feet; don’t miss out on these great shoes. I’ve certainly changed my opinion on them.

Written by Andrea, who is a stay at home Catholic wife and mother. She strives daily to perfect her vocation as wonderfully as possible. Andrea has two young children and hopes someday to have more. Her interests stem from being a mother and living her faith. She blogs for fun about things that interest her at Momma In Flip Flops.

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Nina & Tom believe in local and domestic production. That is why their t-shirts are made from U.S grown cotton (many times organic), sewn in the U.S and then dyed and printed in their Northern California workshop. They use domestic crops, domestic manufacturing and fair labor practices that have no trade deficit.

My son has been sporting the “I Eat My Vegetables” t-shirt for a few weeks now and he’s gotten many compliments. Well, I’ve gotten the compliments, but he still thinks he’s pretty cool. I’ve found a few more t-shirts I think will be lining his drawers as he heads to school this fall. For our anniversary this fall I plan to get my husband the “My wife likes to spoon but I prefer to fork,” t-shirt. He’ll love that!

Right now they are having a Back To School Sale. You can receive 20% off your entire order and free shipping on all orders of $60 or more from now until August 25, 2008. This applies to online orders only and excludes the onesie-a-month or any other special offers.

Written by Emily, who is a married working mother of a very energetic 5 year old son. They reside in Southern Indiana (a little too close to the Kentucky border). Someday she’d like to visit Intercourse, PA and have her picture taken with the welcome sign. She writes at her personal blog, Fenicle and loves free samples and trying new things!

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Enter by leaving a comment HERE. Visit the Shoo Shoos website and tell us which style you would choose. The contest is open until July 28, 2008.

You can receive a second entry by blogging about the contest (linking to it) or adding us to your blogroll. Just e-mail us with a live link or let us know you have it posted on your site. You do not need a blog to enter, just leave us your e-mail address so that we may contact you. As always, it is Props & Pans policy NOT to distribute any information you give us (including your e-mail). Thanks for entering!

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The first day, Christopher wore his very cute other brand of shoes with the puppy faces on top. Cute was their only redeeming quality. Of course, they can be cute without my son wearing them and me having to put the back on his feet every five minutes. I don’t need just cute.

The following day, Christopher wore his Shoo Shoos. They didn’t have puppy faces on them, which meant I had many more choices of outfits for them to match. The best part? I put them on once. One time. Then he wore them as long as I intended. They were great. I loved the softness the natural leather provided and that they fit perfectly. Plus they are very easy to wipe clean.

One thing I noticed was that they seem to have some stretch and give which means they were not too tight and he will probably be able to wear them for longer than usual. The ankles have a small amount of elastic which allows for the comfortable fit without being overly tight. However, the best feature is that they are all made with non-toxic dyes.

Christopher would like to add that he thought they tasted delicious as well. Just a bonus I guess.

Written by Canape, who is a girl from the deep south who loves her husband, her stepdaughter, her dogs, and her baby boy. She’s a musician by trade, and a baker and writer by hobby. She and her husband renovate houses on the side and she writes a personal blog at Don’t Take the Repeats.

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If you have done more than your fair share of picking up dropped sippy cups, then you will love the No Throw leashes. The design allows you to keep cups or bottles from been tossed and retrieved continually, because babies and toddlers like to throw things. These simple to use, whimsical printed leashes fasten to the drink container and then the stroller, car seat, high chair or shopping cart. The goal is to keep your child from being able to drop them.

You can stash the leashes in the diaper bag for on-the-go usage. These worked great on our recent Disney vacation when the kids needed to have drinks all day and I could not keep track of all the cups, tickets, purchases and snacks. With the No Throw straps I never worried about missing cups.

by Helene

Do you love flip flops as much as me? I can’t seem to live without them. My feet, however, ache after a day of flip flopping around. After years of aching feet, I have finally found a remedy to the whole situation. Croc flip flops are my new best friend and definitely a warm weather must have.

The Crocs come in a huge selection of colors and variations. Best of all, after wearing them all day (even all day at an amusement park recently) my feet don’t hurt! The footbed conforms to your foot for a custom fit and they are odor resistant. I will never wear cheap flip flops again! To check out all of the styles and colors available go to their website now!

by Jaime

You’re all dressed up and looking nice, because for once you finally had time to iron your clothes and look nice for the family outing (too wherever). Then, you hit a bump in the road and spill coffee or juice on your outfit. Of course you don’t have extra clothes for yourself in that huge bag of children’s things. For times like this it is great to have the Tide to Go instant stain remover.

Yes, it works and being so small it fits easily into your purse or car for those quick touch ups. Don’t make one little stain ruin that great moment. Keep this stain remover with you for all the future messes to come. It has certainly become a must have for me!

by Andrea

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Are you and your little one regular swimmer’s? Have a pool, slip n’ slide, or just like to run in the sprinkler? Then you’re probably going through a lot of swim diapers. We love swimming here, that’s why we invested in the swim diaper by Imse Vimse.

This swim diaper is fabulous, fits great, has lots of adorable styles to pick from and prevents you from having to spend endless dollars on those swimmers that after one use have to be thrown out. Oh and what about the way they explode after being in the water for an extended amount of time? They’re great for boys or girls and if you don’t want to do the ‘Speedo’ look for your son, they fit perfectly under swim trunks and they make adorable matching tankini tops for girls. Definitely a must have in this house!

by Andrea

Summer is the time for ice cream cones, popsicles and the dripping messes they make in the heat. At least that is how I once felt. Now our home is stocked up on the best remedy available with dripstiks. I find it odd that I am encouraging our little ones to have fudge bars and sorbet pops, but when you find a novelty that makes sense you embrace the newfound freedom.

Our kids are proudly carrying their cool treats in a dripstik holder. It features a side to insert the popsicle stick and alternatively, another side for cones. These colorful containers are great for toddler hands and even better for managing melting confections without a huge clean-up. Dripstiks are mom invented and handy for assisting the elderly and disabled who would otherwise struggle to control their frozen desserts.

We are planning on using them at our next big triplet birthday bash by serving ice cream cones in the dipstiks, and then letting all the invited guests take home their dipstick as a party favor.

by Helene

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