You will find great gift ideas at Pea Soup for any occasion. They have fabulous denim hats with crocheted appliques for boys and girls. My grandson will be sporting the football cap below. So adorable. The hats are available in sizes 1 – 3 years. What toddler won’t love one of these. Imagine him or her in a pair of jeans and one of these denim caps. We have three words, hip, trendy baby.
Pea Soup Accessories is offering a 15% discount to Mother-2-Mother readers. That’s right a 15% discount on your purchase. Enter M2M15 and your discount will be calculated. This offer is good until January 15, 2009. Hurry, you don’t want to miss out on these fabulous gift ideas.
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Don’t Rock The Baby!
Don’t Rock That Baby! Ann Tillage, the owner and inventor of Baby Sharmooz has produced this informative book. Ann has produced 46 steps to assist mothers in their first year of parenting. The book consists of 78 pages and is a straight to the point guide for new moms and veterans who are expecting a new baby.
In addition to this great resource, Ann produces tees, bibs, onesies, hats, blankets and the patent pending Baby Sharmooz Headrest, which may reduce and/or eliminate infant balding. This lady is quite an entrepreneur. Ann has offered our reader a copy of Don’t Rock That Baby. You could win a copy, here’s how: Visit Don’t Rock That Baby and leave us a comment on her fabulous items. You can meet Ann and read more about this wonderful guide to parenting. It will make a great gift baby shower or Christmas gift for the new mother. Here’s the rules: Leave a comment and you will be entered once. If you subscribe or you are a subscriber to our blog, you may enter twice. Do both and subscribe to our newsletter at Giggles & Sugar Kisses or you are a subscriber, you may enter three times. Please ensure your email address is valid. Invalid addresses will be disqualified and a new winner selected. Link back to this blog and you can earn an extra entry. A winner will be selected by random.org on December 30. This contest is open to US and Canada residents 18+ only. Book will be mailed directly from Don’t Rock The Baby. Good luck!
Hail Hitler – I Don’t Think So!
I was on Twitter early, and one of the ladies that I follow mentioned Hitler in her post. Out of curiosity I clicked on the URL. The video was entitled, Obama Hitler Youth Style Brainwashing. For those who aren’t interested in clicking over, the video showed a group of young men speaking of Obama and pledging to make various commitments. When I first viewed the video, I didn’t understand the connection to Hitler.
As I read further, there where more posts referring to Hitler. I soon realized the ladies were referring to the group of young men, their military style dress and the fact they were performing somewhat in unison. Most importantly, the fact that they were speaking of Obama. I realize there are people in this country who are displeased with the new President Elect; however, to compare him and our youth to Hitler was beyond my comprehension. At this time I don’t know anyone on the face of this earth that is comparable to Hitler, and what he stood for, Black, White, Asian, Latino, Native American, or Bi-racial.
I couldn’t believe what I was reading. I am a subscriber of this lady’s newsletter and a member of her forum. I have been for years. As a result, I let her know my displeasure with her comment. I stated that to compare Obama and those young man to Hitler was one of the most ridiculous statements that I have read on Twitter.
I also let her know that the movements in the video were used in fraternities across the country as a form of discipline. She responded by saying, it wasn’t used in any colleges that she had attended or in any that she knew of. I gave her a few colleges that used the method of discipline, and explained that it was a version of dance called Stepping. The colleges that use this method of dicipline or dance are Spelman, Morehouse, Howard University, Hampton University and many others. She stated that it wasn’t for her and her children.
As adults don’t we learn that not everything is for everybody. Is this video worthy of a comparison to Hitler? I don’t think so. Personally, I think it’s a sad day when Obama and these young men are compared to Hitler. The thinking is beyond me. I would love to hear your thoughts on this video and the comparison to Hitler.
Obama Mania
The world is in love with Barack Obama it seems. It’s amazing to watch someone who was scarcely known several years ago become a national and international phenomenon. Parents are naming their children after Barack, Michelle, and their two beautiful daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama. Seven children in Africa have been named after President Elect Obama. Florida, Maryland, and Arkansas couples have named their children after President Elect Obama and soon to be First Lady Michelle and their children.
I became aware of President Elect Obama several years ago on Oprah. He was promoting his book, Audacity of Hope. My first thought, was who is Barack Obama. I decided to watch, and within 5 minutes I was enthralled. I found him to be a fascinating man, and completely understood why Oprah was fawning over him. I soon learned that Barack Obama was a highly intelligent U.S. Senator with an interesting background.
People around the world are not only celebrating the fact that he is America’s first black President, they are also celebrating the fact that America has changed forever. We have watched the most powerful country in the world show that it is time for change. A country that was built on the backs of diverse people has sent a message to the world that there is hope for everyone here and we would like to live peacefully among our brethren. We also sent the message, that no matter who you are, if you work hard enough you can succeed in achieving the American Dream, whatever it may be for you. Regardless of your political affiliation, isn’t it wonderful to know that we, as a country, can come together and have a say in our country’s direction. We are the epitome of freedom.
I hope this country can recover from the economic and financial hardship that we have found ourselves in as well as end the two wars that we are currently embroiled in. I pray that President Elect Obama is given the support and insight needed to lead us back to a place of peace and respect in the world. Oh how beautiful it is to be a part of America’s history. Hail to the Red, White and Blue.
I would love to know your thoughts regarding this incredible 2 year journey, that is as long as they are not offensive.
Personalized Children’s CD Give Away
Victoria, owner of the site, said she and her husband discovered the personalized music by accident. She said they were attending a festival in South Florida with her husband, and the background music caught their attention! Each song had a child’s name in it. She said they were totally captivated and they walked away with six of the twenty four CDs that mentioned their grand kids names, lol. They were obviously sold. They are now offering personalized CDs.
Mia Bella Votive Candles Give Away
Giggles & Sugar Kisses is giving away 12 Mia Bella Votive Candles. You could be a winner. Here’s how: Visit Giggles & Sugar Kisses and leave us a comment on your favorite item. If you’re a subscriber or you subscribe to our blog you can enter twice. If you’re a subscriber or you subcribe to the Giggles & Sugar Kisses newsletter and you can enter three times.
Votive candles will be mailed directly from Thirty One. Be sure to leave your email address so we can contact you. Contest expires mid-night November 20, 2008 and is open to all US Residents 18+. Winner will have 3 days to submit name and address information. Failure to contact us within 72 hours will result in a disqualification. Good Luck!