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Naturepedic’s No-Compromise Organic Cotton Crib Mattress Review

Before my son was born, I was obsessed with putting together the safest crib, since babies spend most of their first year sleeping. In fact, over 70% of a baby’s first year is spent sleeping and playing on a mattress, and I wanted to get my son the safest crib mattress. I bought organic sheets, […]

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  • Lindsey

    Wow, this looks so nice… and I have no doubt it's worth the extra money. I bought a cheap one for my daughter's crib and I know it can't be very comfortable. I think for her toddler bed I'm going to look into getting one of these. Thanks so much for sharing – I didn't know Naturepedic had crib mattresses!

  • Brandy

    Oh my gosh, I so saw these and wanted to test them out but haven't had the funds yet. I am glad you shared this review with us!! Thank you!

  • Beeb

    I'm currently putting together a baby shower gift, so thanks for the good idea!

  • Frosted Fingers

    I'd love to get one of these mattresses for my kids.

  • Nicole

    That's wonderful to hear such a great review. Our crib needs a new mattress so I will definitely look into this product!

  • Bobbie

    Oh wow! That sounds amazing! I was very cautious about my kiddos cribs too!

  • Lady V dZine

    Gotta love a crib mattress that is waterproof!

The Grill Daddy Steam Grill Cleaner- Review and Giveaway

The Grill Daddy is a steam powered grill-cleaning tool that sanitizes grills and removes burnt-on food, grease and dirt. Cleaning grills can be a difficult and time-consuming task, but you have to do it (or else eew!). Unwashed racks can house bacteria that could contaminate food, or impart burned particles into your food (burnt food […]

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  • Debbie

    I like to grill fish. Really, I grill anything. And I am the main griller in our family.
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

  • ~Kristen~

    My husband would LOVE this!!! My favorited grilled food is teriyaki marinated steak tips!

  • Miss Love

    My favorite BBQ food is grilled hotdogs with a dab of BBQ sauce. Yum!!!
    mislove13[at]hotmail[dot]com

  • one frugal lady

    I love grilled shrimp with squash and zucchini!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • one frugal lady

    I subscribe to penelope's oasis via e-mail! #1
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • one frugal lady

    I subscribe to penelope's oasis via e-mail! #3
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • one frugal lady

    I entered the seventh generation giveaway!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

  • Heather!

    I LOVE Corn on the Cob done on the grill! Mmmm…nothin' says summer to me like that does! (Okay, except for watermelon, S'mores, and hot dogs…!) 🙂

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Heather!

    I follow on Twitter as hybroanglid, and I retweeted this giveaway!

    #2
    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  • Katrina V

    My favorite barbecue food is fajitas! 🙂

  • Katrina V

    Following & RT.

  • Tj and Amy

    Oh My fav is tri-tip marinated in worshire sauce. yummy! amypugmire@live.com

  • Tj and Amy
  • Karissa

    We love to grill kabobs in the summer!

  • Karissa

    I voted on top baby blogs! #1

  • Karissa

    I voted on top baby blogs! #2

  • Karissa

    I have your button (new one) in my sidebar!

  • Karissa

    i have your new button on my sidebar #2

  • Karissa

    i have your button on my sidebar #3

  • cdziuba

    cdziuba (at) aol.com I love BBQed chicken, my husband's is awesome.

  • cdziuba

    follow on twitter cdziuba and tweeted

    entry 2

  • cdziuba

    button ceeceeblogger.blogspot.com entry 3

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Darcie K.

    Awesome! I love ribs cooked on the bbq during the summer!
    dmkayes@gmail.com

  • Haydensmommy05
  • Haydensmommy05

    I follow on twitter and tweeted!

    haydensmommy05@hotmail.com

  • Sammy

    I have your new button on my blog (entry 3)

  • Amanda

    I love grilling filet mignons and grilled veggies yummy!
    amanda.stauffer81 at gmail dot com

  • vrtish55

    Oh my, if I have to choose just one, I guess it would be BBQ chicken. I love grilled food! vickers_73460 AT yahoo DOT com

  • Andrea

    My favorite BBQ food is definitely Chicken & Veggie Shish Kabobs! This would be a great Father's Day gift! Thanks for the chance!
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • TXsunlover

    We grill hot dogs and hamburgers the most. I also love chicken and steaks on the grill.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

  • anthy

    I have your button on my sidebar here (your new button!) (entry #3):

    anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

  • anthy

    Your blog's on my text blog roll, on the sidebar here (entry #3):

    anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

  • anthy

    I follow you on twitter, and tweet! (entry #2)
    anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

  • Linda Kish

    BBQ chicken is my favorite.

    GFC follower

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

  • Kristie

    I love Brats, steak, hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill…and ribs too! 🙂

    khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com

  • littlelatina

    an excellent prize and right as grill season begins

  • Lisa

    I love bbq chicken. Thanks for the chance to win!
    Lisa
    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Lisa

    twitter follower @havefaith4ever and tweeted #1

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Lisa

    voted Top baby #2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • sweepmom

    I rarely eat hot dogs but I do love a good grilled one.

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • anthy

    tweet!
    anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

  • mmentor

    sign me up

  • Lisa

    voted Top baby #2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • clc408

    My favorite is grilled chicken kabobs.
    Email is in my profile.

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • anthy

    tweet!
    anthy_stl [ATT] yahoo [DOTT] com

  • moushka

    My fave is salmon with a lime sauce…..YUM!

  • Anonymous

    Grilled Veggies are a favorite ( everybody here is on a diet) gcgranny72@hotmail.com

  • Lisa

    voted top baby #2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Emmi

    voted for you on top baby blogs
    mommyfreetime@gmail.com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • mogrill

    I like making chicken and steak kabobs.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

  • hale2005

    My favorite grill food is steaks.

    hellrzr(at)juno(dot)com

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Lisa G

    oops-just so you know i changed my google name from Lisa to Lisa G and I changed the profile pic….

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Katy

    I love Tri-tip! The way my Dad grills it is the best!!!!

  • Katy

    I voted for you! #2
    presprizes at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • tatertot374

    I love bbq ribs
    Thank you
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  • louisianamom

    Grilled ribs are the best!

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby #2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Donna C.

    My favorite is grilled salmon yummy

  • Donna C.

    follow and tweet (2)

  • Deborah

    I'm a traditional kind of girl; my favorite BBQ food is burgers.

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • jakiesmom

    voted top baby blog 2

  • Tamara B.

    I love marinated skinless chicken breasts on the grill.
    tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

  • Kim

    voted 2

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Jessica

    I love BBQ Chicken
    jjak2003 at gmail dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Lisa G

    voted Top Baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Linda

    I'm a follower, and I like ribs on the grill!
    mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com

  • Lisa G

    voted Top baby #2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Karen

    I love bbq ribs

  • Kim

    voted 2

  • Yoga Mommy

    I am a follower and I love BBQ chicken Yum!!

    Contact and verification info:
    email: reannenny@aol.com
    Facebook Username: Toni Marie Caravello

    My Yoga Mommy Blog:

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Jenn S.

    I love BBQ ribs. Yum!

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Kim

    voted 2

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Meet the Browns

    My favorite bbq food is grilled chicken!

    Katie
    showbizkp[at]gmail[dot]com

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • scarter305

    I love fish bbq from the grill sealed in tin foil. OMG! I am a follower

    scarter305 at aol dot com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • ktgonyea

    I LOVE that this uses no harmful chemicals 🙂

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

  • Leen

    My fave is ribs, yummy!
    leenburke@yahoo.com

  • Leen

    I voted for you entry 2
    leenburke@yahoo.com

  • degood

    I love bbq chicken breast

    kerrie@mayansfamily.com

  • Christopher Chambers

    My favorite bbq food is grilled corn on the cob. (when pared with garlic dry rubbed ribs)

    mrli89@ymail.com

  • wwe11

    I love steaks on the grill
    erma6323@sbcglobal.net

  • Michael

    When we fire up the grill, we usually cook a variety; nevertheless, steaks are by far our favorite and it just wouldn't be the same without them! 🙂

    mcj4tlj(at)comcast(dot)net

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • jsc123

    I am following via Google Friends Connect.
    My favorite BBQ food is BBQ Beef Ribs.

    Thank you so much for the chance to win.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Jennifer

    I voted for you! #2

  • Tammy

    We love grilling Pork Tenderloin marinaded in Teriyaki sauce.

  • idahomom

    idahomom is following
    I like to BBQ chicken
    idahomom at cox dot net

  • OutnumberedMama

    Voted for you on Top Baby #2
    polsen11atcomcastdotnet

  • Anonymous

    Barbecued Chicken!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

  • Charlene

    Follower on GFC & my fave is bbq chicken.

    motherabagail531 at yahoo dot com

  • k-team

    I love grilled yellow and green squash from the grill… so good! Thanks.

  • Anonymous

    baby back ribs!

    jdmimi at gmail dot com

  • Jessica

    I love making BBQ Pork chops!

    iceteath at gmail dot com

  • ConiSu

    My fav is BBQ Ribs

  • justicecw

    My favorite bbq food is boca burgers!
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  • justicecw

    Voted for you at top baby blogs #2
    justicecw@hotmail.com

  • Hbomb

    I love hot dogs on the grill!
    xbeautifulcoma at yahoo dot com

  • Valancia

    Ribs for sure!

  • Gianna

    Following GFC.
    I love mushroom swiss burgers.
    cmanventuresinc(at)gmail(dot)com

  • tina reynolds

    We love yummy ribs thanks for the chance to win eaglesforjack@gmail.com

  • Kim

    voted #2

  • kathy pease

    i love barbequed chicken 🙂

    klp1965@myfairpoint.net

  • kathy pease

    2 voted for you top baby blogs

  • Deci

    I follow and I love BBQed Chicken.

  • Deci

    follow on Twitter RT @paints12

  • Deci

    I have your button

  • Deci

    3. I have your button

  • Renee

    I like grilled chicken best. Grilled veggies are great too, especially corn on the cob.
    yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

  • Julie

    Chicken and hamburgers are a favorite at our house

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

  • loni

    I love to BBQ hotdogs..

    trippyjanet at gmail dot com

  • Lisa G

    tweet

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Lisa G

    voted top baby#2

    havefaith4ever at yahoo dot com

  • Salleefur/Jesslyn/Jesster

    In my humble opinion, just about everything tastes better off the grill. But two favorites that seem to benefit especially well from grilling are fresh tuna steaks and lamb chops (and of course, burgers and sausages are a must!)

    jessterlyn(at)aol(dot)com

  • Andrea

    I voted on Top Baby Blogs! #2
    andreapaetkau at gmail dot com

  • Sheilah

    MY son-in -law is going to love the grill cleaner.

  • Chrystal

    My favorite bbq food is barbecued chicken breast.

  • Chrystal

    Voted on Top Baby Blogs #2

  • FDP 4 Life

    i am a follower and i love bbq chicken
    susansmoaks at gmail dot com

  • Ambre

    Burgers are my favorite BBQ'd food.

  • Ambre

    Voted for you on TMB, follow you on Twitter…@ambreprn
    #2

  • Ardy22

    I AM FOLLOWING YOU (ARDY22)

    MY FAV FOOD IS BARBECUE CHICKEN!

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  • Ardy22

    follow you twitter and tweeted

  • Ardy22

    voted top bably blog no.2

  • Ardy22

    have new button no.1

  • Ardy22

    have new button no.2

  • Ardy22

    on my blog list no.3

  • amyd

    ribs&steak!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  • MAC Mom

    My favorite is skirt steak on the grill.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My favorite is skirt steak on the grill.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My favorite is skirt steak on the grill.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My favorite is skirt steak on the grill.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    My favorite is skirt steak on the grill.
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • Swtlilchick

    My favorite barbecued food is barbecued chicken

    CharlieGurl57(at)aol(dot)com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
    #1
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    Voted #2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
    #1
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    Voted #2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    Voted #2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
    #1
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    Voted #2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
    #1
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    Voted #2
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • MAC Mom

    I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs
    #1
    Jesskaufman at hotmail dot com

  • Swtlilchick

    Following and Tweet:Swtlilchick

    CharlieGurl57(at)aol(dot)com

  • Swtlilchick

    I voted for you on top baby blogs

    CharlieGurl57(at)aol(dot)com
    #2

  • purango

    Johnsonville Bratwursts are my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

Love and Luck Hand-Made Father’s Day Greeting Cards

Looking for a unique way to say Happy Father’s Day this year? Love & Luck Greetings, from Javier and Alana Marmanillo, are an award-winning collection of cards that are handmade with Swarovski crystals. L & L offers cards for all occasions, holidays, and special events. Their cards are more elegant than traditional, mass produced greeting […]

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  • Heather Lopez

    For my dad it would definitely be the lighthouse. We are from Long Island and he loves lighthouses. For my husband, I would have to agree that the dinosaur one would be the best.

  • Heather Aguilar

    I would pick the golfing card for my dad, it's his favorite thing to do!

  • jakiesmom

    i like cs telescope

  • jakiesmom

    voted top baby blog 2

  • jakiesmom

    e-mail subscriber

  • jakiesmom

    e-mail subscriber 3

  • moushka

    I like the V Dad card.

  • moushka

    3 Email Subscriber!

  • Astrid

    The boxing card, because my dad is really "in my corner" like the card says inside.

    stargazer001@gmail.com

  • Sophia Scavo

    The lighthouse!

    SerendipityLady@yahoo.com

  • Seraphina

    The boxer please. Or the telescope.

    LJSD10@aol.com

Is Bullying Really a Rite of Passage?

Growing up there were always kids who were mean, and kids who were picked on. Sometimes kids who were picked on later became bullies. For some reason, though, growing up, I never heard about ruthless bullying of kids by adults. And I sure didn’t know any children who bullied and got away with it if […]

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  • Shana

    What is even worse is when teachers do it like the one who beat up that 13 year old boy. And people wonder why I want to home school.

  • Penelope

    Shana, I don't wonder…I told my husband that I can understand people being cautious about where they send their children to be educated now. I plan to send our son to a parochial school with a very small student body and teachers that I personally know at church. Not only do they teach two languages and consistently graduate children that get very high scores on standardized tests, but I'll be able to sleep at night.

  • *Mirage*

    I totally agree with you. Cruelty is a bad habit, and addiction that grows worse every time it's gotten away with, it is NOT a rite of passage. It's a dangerous and immature behaviour and if not dealt with in childhood, then you see these parents who are STILL doing it and still think it's an acceptable mode of interaction. Very sad!

Delicious Mushroom Barley Soup

Mushroom barley soup is a delicious and healthy way to warm up on cold winter nights, great for the whole family to gather around and enjoy together. Here is a favorite mushroom barley soup recipe: Ingredients for the best Mushroom Barley Soup recipe: 3 cups mushrooms 1 cup barley 1 celery, chopped 1 carrot, chopped […]

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  • The Mommy

    looks yummy!!

  • Mellisa

    I’ll have to bookmark this for when it turns cold.

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