Newest giveaway: Punk Medics Vegan Travel Set

Alrighty - now how cool is this.
Punk Medics has always been an awesome advertiser for the blog...
You can see their icon in the side bar almost ALWAYS...
When I first saw their icon, I was totally drawn in...
I had to see what they were all about...
and what I found was awesome...
They are a bunch of Canadians hand making VEGAN skin care products.
I had to try it...
and lucky for me they wanted to let me...
and lucky for you they were into the idea of a giveaway!
YAY-ness all around...


They make everything from Shampoo & conditioner...
to face wash... body wash... and every "area" in between...
Now, another thing that totally amazed me...
was their line of tattoo/piercing care...
I have never seen anything like this before...
Leave it to Punk Medics to find their niche.
The have an Organic Jewelry Cleaner...
A Vegan Piercing Care Spray...
and a Tattoo Barrier Cream for healing in a tattoo.
And best of all... does anyone reading this have stretched lobes?
I do... and lets be honest... no matter how hard i try to keep them clean...
they always smell weird... bluh.
But Punk Medics has the solution...
They have this awesome Holey Butt'r Balm...

"Holey Butt'r is a premium ear care crème to maintain stretched ear lobes...
Contains a natural blend of emollients and moisturizers including:
Karanja oil, Shea Butter, Jojoba Oil, and Soy wax."
It has all the good stuff our smelly lobes need to stay fresh, hahahaha...

Got Road Rash?
They have you covered there too with their Skid Top balm & spray...
"SkidStop Spray is an all vegan antiseptic wash that cleanses
and soothes road rash without stinging. An organic plant extract,
with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties."


Now - guess what...
I HAVE GREAT NEWS!!
They sent me two of their super rad travel sets...
one for me and one for you!

Its a 5 pack of their:
Body Wash, Conditioning Shampoo, Leave in Conditioner, Facial Cleanser, Body Lotion
What more could I need on my getaway?
It is valued at $20 for the set, or $25 if you were to buy all of them separately.

Now, as much as I would love to say - I tried it all, I can't...
But I sniff it often :)
We have our honeymoon coming up in a few weeks and i HAVE to save it till then.
It smells so wonderful... and looks so awesome...
and is packaged into perfect travel/airplane friendly tubes...
When we get back Ill be sure to post all the awesome details :)

How do you win, you ask?
Well, you know the drill :)

Leave us a comment here...
tell us why you want the sampler and what your FAVORITE item is in their store.

Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.

#5) Buy something from one of the stores - leave the link to the receipt in a separate comment. http://www.punkmedics.etsy.com or www.punkmedics.com for their full line
#6) Follow them on twitter and tweet about this giveaway @PunkMedics (Leave a separate comment here for your entry)

#7) Subscribe to their blog and leave them a comment on any blog of your choice. (Leave a separate comment here for your entry)
http://www.simulacra.ca/

Tori Spellings son, LIAM wearing RockerByeBaby!

I always keep my eyes peeled for celebrity kids in RockerByeBaby.
But, this one I would have missed...
My buddy that runs Baby Bee's Boutique...
sent me a DM on Twitter asking..
"Is he wearing your baby shirt? http://www.zannel.com/viewupdate.htm?id=1US50"
NAturally my first thought was, who the heck is he?
I clicked on the photo and there he was...
"He" WAS wearing my shirt...
and "he" was Liam McDermott... one of the cutest celebrity babies ever born.
A couple months back I sent some items in for a Tori Spelling baby gift basket.

I sent the some Booger Bashers to share...
Stella an awesome stroller sized pink Regent Skull blanket...
and custom designed Liam a Regent Skull polo on Gray.
Its been a great seller since then.
And i ONLY sell it on white now...

that way the gray is totally One of a Kind for Liam...
When I saw the photo of him wearing it i JUMPED right off the couch...
ran to Zaq and was like, OMG OMG OMG!!! ITS LIAM!!
Tori totally made my day... my week... my year...
and she wasn't even trying...
Just being her awesome mom self, snapping pictures of her uber happy kids.

If your not already, you should follow her on twitter...
www.twitter.com/torianddean
She post lots of photos...
and we all know his kids are adorable...

For those of you that are curious about the shirt I made....
you can see that here...


Its now ONLY available in white...
Like I said, Liam is the ONLY one to ever have it on gray...
not even my own kids have that polo, haha.
Thanks again Tori, for posting that photo...
and to Liam... if you even need something new, you let me know...
ill take care of you... on the house :)
or a playdate...
I have two boys right around your age that would just love to be your buddy.

Dont miss this one! Barley & Birch Giveaway!

I gotta say - Im in love with Barley & Birch.
If you visit their website...
http://www.barleyandbirch.com
You will see that its modern clean and bright, just like their products.
At the top of EACH page is a different adorable baby spreading the green word...
such as:
"Owen didnt sweat the big bad wolf, it was deforestation that kept him up at night"
"Luisa had plenty of milk. Still, she worried about the world's supply of fresh drinking water."
Ya know, here @ RockerByeBaby, were not perfect, but Im sure trying.
Inspired by last weeks review we have started cloth diapering part time.
I know I know... part time? Well, I figure its half the diapers in the landfill.
Its gotta be better than nothing, right?
We dont use throw away dishes anymore, at all....
We use reusable bags, and if I can't...
I reuse the plastic one as a trash bag in the bathroom.
For our wedding, I am using trees as my centerpieces...
Not waste, no cut flowers, and afterwards all our family can plant it.

I never used to care until I had kids...
and one day while reading my science book from college...
I read that in the year 2050 fresh water could be like buying gasoline.
Something we take advantage of now...
may not even be there for our kids and grandkids to take a clean bath or shower!!
This is the kind of thing that keeps ME up at night...
What are we doing to our world?
And most of all, what are we doing to our kids?
How can we be good parents when we are destroying their future?
Its time to make a change... its time to take a step in the right direction...
Baby steps...
All of their clothes are made in the USA and 100% Organic cotton...
soft like butter against babies skin...
they also use water-based inks that are gentle on our planet.
and best of all... they're not selfish...
10-30% of all their profits go to organizations to help better our earth.

See how easy it is to help?
Shop, I know you guys are good at it :)
Take a baby step in the right direction, your kids will thank you.
And, look how cute it is! Totally not your typical green wear...
I can't even begin to choose a favorite...
Their t's are awesome...
Bright, colorful, fun...


and it doesnt stop there with Pants, Hats, Tanks and more!



I really want to see these guys succeed in the quest for a greener planet...
Which means, I really want to see YOU GUYS go above and beyond to make this review count.
I want to see lots of tweets, blogs, followers and fans...
Barley & Birch deserve it!

They have been SO generous to let us try out their Monkey's t shirt...
Its so cute... so soft... and perfect for my little Monkeys.
Here's my attempt at a cute Barley & Birch photo :)
Wish it were better quality... but its cute, right!?

and guess what! You get one too!
Two winners will get a free tshirt this week...
I have a size 2t and a size 4t available in the monkey print.


Go check out their site and tell us about your favorite goodies they have up for grabs
Also, dont forget to tell us if you would prefer a size 2t or 4t Monkey Shirt if you win.

Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Leave an extra comment with the link to the blog.

#5) Buy something from one of the stores - leave the link to the receipt in a separate comment. http://www.barleyandbirch.com/wherebuy.php

#6) Follow them on twitter and tweet about this giveaway @BarleyandBirch (Leave a separate comment here for your entry)

#7) Follow their new blog and leave them a comment on any blog of your choice. (Leave a separate comment here for your entry)
http://www.barleyandbirch.blogspot.com/

I won some awards! Yay!

Id like to thank the academy...
my kids, for always giving me some reason to blog...
my fiance for always supporting me, while driving me crazy at the same time...
and my true love, all the free stuff I get to giveaway to my awesome readers :)

alright alright... maybe that was a little much... haha
but really... thanks for the awards.
I always look through other blogs and think...
hmmm, wonder if Ill ever get one of those... :)
and here we are... today i get one!

I received the...

from Bella Mia Beads
http://www.bellamiabeads.blogspot.com/

To share the blog award love - I have to share it with 15 people...

My 15 people who I think deserve this award :)
1) http://27static27.blogspot.com/ - Just Bakin YUM!
2)http://ravenxxxx.blogspot.com/ - Dirty Pretty Things
3)http://kaboogietwoshoes.blogspot.com/ - Kaboogie
4) http://www.thesitsgirls.com/ - My sits girls!
5) http://www.lifestarringellieandeve.com/
6) http://firstposition.blogspot.com/ - Jessie, First Position
7) http://www.blissnine.com/blog/ - Bliss 9 Nine
8) http://www.aforestfrolic.com/ - A Forest Frolic
9)http://www.myitwins.com/ - by Mama Joss
10)http://stuffbyxtine.blogspot.com/ - Stuff By Xtine
11) http://babyculbygrows.blogspot.com/ - Our Little Famiy of Three
12) http://etsykids.blogspot.com/ - Etsy Kids
13) http://babyboofelt.blogspot.com/ - Baby Boo
14)http://rocky-the-zombie.blogspot.com/ - Rocky the Zombie
15) http://zrustwedding.blogspot.com/ - My other blog, because its pretty :)

and the Honest Scrap award...

from Baby Bees Boutique
http://babybeesboutique.blogspot.com/

"The Honest Scrap award comes with a caveat or two. Firstly, you have to tell your readers ten things about you they may not know, but that are true. Secondly, you have to tag 10 people with the award. Thirdly, let all the people you've given the award to know that they've gotten it (comment on their blogs or something). And finally, make sure you link back to the person who awarded you."

I wanna share this one with most of the same people...
and a few curve balls :)

1) http://27static27.blogspot.com/ - Just Bakin YUM!
2)http://ravenxxxx.blogspot.com/ - Dirty Pretty Things
3)http://kaboogietwoshoes.blogspot.com/ - Kaboogie
4) http://www.thesitsgirls.com/ - My sits girls!
5) http://www.apsychmommy.com/ - A Psych Mommy
6) http://firstposition.blogspot.com/ - Jessie, First Position
7) http://babyboofelt.blogspot.com/ - Baby Boo
8) http://www.aforestfrolic.com/ - A Forest Frolic
9)http://www.myitwins.com/ - by Mama Joss
10)http://stuffbyxtine.blogspot.com/ - Stuff By Xtine

Thanks guys!

Now: My 10 things you may not know about me for the Honest Scrap award..
#1) I have an insane phobia of Aliens... its pretty insane
#2) I have had both nipples pierced twice.
The first time i took them out when i was pregnant with izzaq... OUCH!
#3) I hate the iPhone - i just dont get what all the hype is about...
#4) Im getting married in July
#5) For the first time in 3 years, I can buy my own femenine products...
thank god for RockerByeBaby... I have gained some independence back.
#6) I was going to school at a private college, Bradley University...
to be a Psychologist in a Mental Institution or Prison. Plans change.
#7) I have a freckle on my bum cheek... i call it my butt freckle
#8) I love taking showers... I would hang out in the shower all day if I could.
#9) I have met some new friends and im totally crossing over to be a hippy...
I carry reusable bags... I have even started cloth diapering every now and then...
AND i have been buying the boys alot of Organic food and tshirts...
#10) There is no number 10, i am out of useless information :)

Cloth Diaper Review/Giveaway from 3MonkeysDiapers... totally blew my mind

I hate to start this blog by saying I was wrong...
but its true... I was totally wrong...
I totally underestimated these diapers by 3MonkeysClothDiapers.

#1 - Seeing them in person I was totally blown away.
If I can give ONE constructive criticism for this shop...
*Note to Stacey* TAKE NEW PHOTOS!
Your shop deserves SOOO much more press...
and sharper/more professional photos would make a HUGE difference.
Buy a .50 piece of white poster board... take new photos...
and watch the sales come rollin in :)

#2 - Im totally new to cloth diapering...
from what i had heard around... it was the pocket diapers I wanted...
Again, I was wrong... I want these diapers... about 20 more...
No tucking, twisting... cliping...
everything is right there ready to go...
you just flip it on like a normal diaper.

Due to a secret "HUGE future giveaway" i have in the works...
I have had the opportunity to try out alot of different diapers.
And right now, these are the top of my list...
and Im not just saying that... its totally true.

I was TRYING to get Zavery to soak through this diaper...
I wanted to remind myself why I use disposables...
He had JUST woken from his nap...
I gave him a big ol cup of juice, and cute little skull diaper booty :)

Or course, I had to let him run around naked...
cuz he looked so darn cute...

I started watching the clock... 4:15 we started...
@ 4:45 i pulled off the diaper... he HAD to have "pottied" by then...
nothing... no wetness...
We had dinner plans, so i took a big risk and left him in the diaper...
5:30 I checked again, he was still totally fine... hardly damp...
since our start time he had ANOTHER cup of water... still fine...
reservations were at 6:30... so I took him in, and changed him.
Had I wanted to push it longer I could have.
But i was SO SO SO beyond happy with these results I didnt want to ruin it.

I really can't even explain how happy I am about these diapers...
I wish I would have started from the beginning.
Her diapers are affordable... stylish... and top of the line.
and yes of course, you get to try one too!
TWO OF YOU!!
Though, let the record state...
I totally want to keep them for myself... haha

So this week... TWO WINNERS...

I have one (L/XL adjustable) purple and pink skulls girlie diaper...

and one (l/xl adjustable) orange and yellow skull and flames diaper...

Even if you dont regularly cloth diaper, i URGE you to comment and try it out.
I'm totally inspired. You will be too!

Ways to Win:
Go to her shop: www.3monkeysclothdiapers.etsy.com
or her website... www.threemonkeysclothdiapers.com
Leave us a comment and tell us your favorite diaper...
ALSO - Dont forget to tell us which diaper you would like to win...
The Purple Skulls or the Orange Skulls.

Extra Entries:
#2) Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave a separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an extra entry anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. Live a extra comment with the link to the blog.

#5) Buy something from her Shop - leave the link to the transaction AND GET TWO BONUS ENTRIES leave two separate comments with the link...

WINNERS FOR THE LAST TWO GIVEAWAYS!

For the 5 pack of sexy cards :)

Saving in Style said...

How funny - these are great!! I think my favorite is the "Thinking of you makes me tingle-Dirty Card". I would LOVE to have these to send to my hubbie. He's in the military and has been away for 16 months - with 7 to go. He'd get a kick out of them!! And I'd have fun sending them! :)

and the winner of the hair bows and key fob.......
*drum roll pleaseeeeeeeeeee*

Michelle said...

I like Be a Star and Purple Haze!

I would love to win the skull gift set, because I'm a rocker mom and love the skulls! I've got 2 girls, and they would love the bows!

Congrats everyone!!
Ill be in touch soon to get your prizes out!
Thanks!

We Found You Some Fathers Day Freebies!!

Check it out guys!
Another awesome review this week...
Sorry I missed you last week, I was out of town.

But Im here, now... no more tears...
only smiles and laughter...
cuz, this weeks review is TOTALLY worth a few :)

www.gramkinpaperstudio.etsy.com

You HAVE to check them out...
Yes I know, the last review was stationary too...
and amazing, right?
Naughty... silly... etc...
But Gramkin Paper Studio is just straight up...
on the rocks... no sugar rim... funny...
To tell you my favorite would be impossible...
I just can't... This shop is genius...
Lets start with their line of Courtesy Cards...
Ya know when you FINALLY get a break from the kids...
and you sit down at Caribou to sip a coffee...
or maybe at the local Market to pick up a few things...
and just when you start to appreciate the quiet...
there they are... someone elses kids...
screaming, yelling... throwing stuff...
*You think... I COULD HAVE StAYED HOME TO HEAR THIS!!*
I have your solution... ;)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25685129
A wonderful way to ask for peace and quiet...
from one mommy to another... haha

Now... for you "all occasion" type needs...
when your not quite sure what to say...
you totally need the Lil' Bitch Box...
You can do a mix pack of 5 each of your favorite 2 designs...
OR - my choice... would totally be the random grab bag of 10...
because they're all amazing... you can't go wrong with that...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24725002

I could go on and on and on about all my favorite stuff from her shop.
And, when she aggreed to do a review/giveaway I was thrilled...
Why? Because its all so awesome...
Lucky me, I got to try out their Fathers Day Card...
and lucky you... you might get one too!
Its perfect... Zaq and I are always so silly with each other...
we have 2 boys, 11 months apart... and things here...
well, sometimes they are just pure insanity...
so this card is TOTALLY the perfect fathers day card for him.
I can't wait until he sees it!
There is no better way than this... to say... Daddy We love you...
Thanks for not leaving :) hahahahahahaha

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25292852

Perfect, right? Well, I have GREAT news...
They gave us a set for you JUST in time for fathers day...
An awesome father day set...
The "perfect" Fathers Day card...
A rad pack of 10 "Cut That Shit Out" note cards...
And a 10 pack of "NO" courtesy cards...

Any daddy would be lucky to get these...
OR... any mommy would be lucky to give daddy the card, and snag the rest... haha

You know the drill!
Lots and lots of comment love to win!
First and most important...
Go check out her shop...
http://www.gramkinpaperstudio.etsy.com
Leave us a comment with your FAVORITES...
and why YOU want... need... should win the goodies :)

As always - ways to gain some extra entries!!

#2) ONE EXTRA COMMENT Follow us (blogger) - Leave a separate comment for being a follower on our blog.

#3) TWO EXTRA ENTRIES Follow/Tweet us (Twitter) - www.twitter.com/RockerByeBaby Leave TWO separate comments for being a follower and TWEETING about this giveaway on Twitter... If your already a twitter follower of ours, TWEET about it for an TWO entries anyways :)Just be sure to leave us your Twitter name so we can check up!

#4) THREE EXTRA ENTRIES!! Write a blog about this giveaway and link back to this review. (leave 3 separate comments with the link to the blog)

#5) FOUR EXTRA ENTRIES!! Buy something from her Shop - leave the link to the transaction in FOUR separate comments...

**Winners are chosen at random so, separate comments are important.

Thirsty Thursday... Cocktail time!

So - I have a pounding headache...
And, if the babies weren't here...
it would totally be cocktail hour...
so I got this idea...
rather than actually partaking in a cocktail...
with two toddlers running around...
at 3:00 in the afternoon... on a thursday...
Im gunna start sharing some of my favorite cocktail recipes...
From what we used to call "Thirsty Thursday" in college... he he he

This recipe found from http://www.drinksmixer.com/cat/1/
Check them out for more like these!

I am a HUGEEEE, HUGE fan of a Pomegranate Martini...
So much so, that when Zaq and I get engaged..
I spent a whopping $14 on one at the W...
it was worth every penny on that dream night...
but here in reality, I can't spend $14 every time I want a drink...
So here is the perfect recipe for the favorite Pomegranate Martini.

"1.5 oz Three Olives® Pomegranate Vodka
1 oz POM® pomegranate juice
1.5 oz fresh Blackberry Puree
1 oz cranberry juice

Shake well with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass."

Now - if your in the mood for a little texture...
You have to try this 5 fruit Sangria...
Every now and then we have bbq's...
and when we do, its kind of a rule that I have to make some Sangria...
Now, I put tons and tons and tons fruit in it...
Strawberries... Berries... Peaches... Apples... whatever I can get...
But here is a great recipe that you could totally add to if you want.
I found it here... http://www.wineintro.com/sangria/fivefruit.html

"Ingredients
1 bottle red wine
1/2 cup brandy
1/2 cup triple sec
1/2 cup sugar
1 6 oz bottle club soda
1 orange
1 lemon
1 lime
1 red apple
1 peach

Cut all fruits into wedges and put into a pitcher. Add in rest of the ingredients and stir well. Let sit for 2 hours or more. Serve over ice."

I know these are totally chick drinks...
so last but not least lets mention something for the guys...
or the girls... that like a good brew.

Check this out...
Its called, Skip and go naked: Combine beer, lemon juice and gin, with a dash of grenadine." How fantatic does that sound???

There are a TON more awesome beer recipes here... check em out!
http://www.thatsthespirit.com/en/beer/beer_cocktails.asp

Id love to hear all your favorite cocktail recipes!