Howard B. Wigglebottom - review and giveaway

I recently posted about Howard B. Wigglebottom and the lessons shared through his books.

I was sent the book "Howard B. Wigglebottom learns to listen" to read with my boys; it is hardcover and was also signed!

The book walks you through a day in the life of Howard B., and the different instances where listening properly would have changed the outcome of the situation.

I was really impressed with the book - the illustrations are wonderfully coloured and detailed; the story isn't super long, and there are only 1 to 2 sentences per page (great for keeping the attention of a young child) and since it is hardcover - it is very sturdy.

Julien sat with me and we read the book - while we were reading, he would point out different things he saw in the picture that related to the story.  It opened up an opportunity to speak about why listening is important.

His favorite part of the book - that Howard B. is a rabbit.  All the characters in the story were different animals, which again is great for getting children interested.

Check out the website for all sorts of free activities to do with the kids!

Buy It:  Howard B. books are available at most Canadian and US book retailers. If your in the States, visit We Do Listen and you can purchase the books (all 10 for only $50.00!!)

Win It: my readers have the chance to win their choice of ONE of the Howard B. Wigglebottom books - use the rafflecopter form below to enter (and please remember to complete all steps, or your entries will be disqualified)

Trukid - review and giveaway!

I had the opportunity to review 2 products from TruKid - the Silly Shampoo and the Bubbly Body Wash. TruKid products are BPA and Phthalate free, and TruKid is cruelty free!
TruKid is a California-based lifestyle company for kids - they focus on creating healthy haits and promoting positive choices.  The company was created by a mom of 6, Jennifer.  To learn more about the history of TruKid, click here

Both of the products have an awesome smell to them, I can't quite place it - but it is somewhat fruity, without being overpowering.


I have been using the shampoo and body wash on both of my boys for the last little while, and am really happy with them.  Julien has mild eczema, and Kyle has moderate to severe, so I was quite hesitant about trying them out on him at first. But I decided to give it a go and I was happy to discover that they did not trigger a flare up.

The shampoo and body wash both really lather up well and provide lots of bubbles! The boys hair smelled so nice, and they had lots of fun playing in the bath water with the body wash bubbles!

TruKid has also created a unique learning system for kids, that is incorporated on the packaging to teach children what the products are for (hair, face, body) which will help to encourage independence.

In my review package, they also included 2 packets of their Rock'in Rash Relief serum (not yet available - in the consumer testing phase) for me to try. I used it on Kyle (he had a patch of eczema on his cheek) and it worked quite well. It is thin, and goes on easily - it has a calming sent to it (reminds me of oils used in massage therapy). It can be used on scratches, burns, eczema, hives, diaper rash or any skin irritation!

Buy It: you can purchase these products or more of their line at the TruKid website.  If you place an order of $35 or more, enter coupon code sillymom for a free bottle of the Silly Shampoo! (can be used once per customer)

Win It:  TruKid is offering one of my readers the chance to win BOTH of the products that I got to test out!  Entering is easy, fill in the rafflecopter form below !

Baby Ddrops review and giveaway CLOSED

I recently received a bottle of Baby Ddrops to review:

Baby Ddrops contains the recommended daily dose in just ONE drop. Such an easy way to ensure that your baby is getting all the vitamin d they need everyday! How awesome is that?  I just tipped the bottle over and let a drop fall into Kyle's cereal in the morning - done. They are tasteless and odourless, so he didn't even know there was a difference! You can even put a drop on your nipple right before nursing, or on a pacifier.

There are 90 drops in the bottle - making each bottle last for 3mths!
Baby Ddrops has won the Mom's Choice award, Parent-Tested-Parent-Approved (PTPA) award and the 2010 Best of Canada Natural Healthcare product (specialty supplement).

In addition to Baby Ddrops, they also make Kid Ddrops, and Adult Ddrops. Check out http://www.ddrops.ca/ for more information - and you can also find them on twitter and facebook!



Taken from the website:

Baby Ddrops™ is a natural-sourced supplement of vitamin D. Baby Ddrops™ is tasteless and odourless, and contains no preservative, no artificial flavour and no added colour. Ddrops™ is wheat-free, gluten-free, soy-free, corn-free, sugar-free, milk-free and peanut-free.

Baby Ddrops™ is a liquid vitamin D designed specifically for breastfed babies and infants.

Only 1 drop is required to provide the full daily dose as recommended by the Canadian Paediatric Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics, making it a convenient and easy way to give your baby the nutrients that she needs.

Baby Ddrops is offering one of my readers the chance to win a 3mths supply of Baby Ddrops! As an added bonus - if you like them on facebook and leave them a note telling them that Tales of Mommyhood sent you, they will send you a Dora/Diego growth chart!

Win IT: Baby Ddrops is going to provide one of my readers with the chance to try their PTPA award winning product! Complete the mandatory entry, and then any or all of the bonus entries! Remember to leave me a comment for EACH entry, and to ensure that your email address is there - if I can't get a hold of you, you can't win! (Open to Canada and US) Closes on June 15, 9:00pm EST.

Mandatory Entry: Visit the Ddrops website and tell me something you learned

Bonus Entries:

1) Follow Tales of Mommyhood publicly via google friend connect (3 entries)
2) Like the Baby Ddrops facebook page (remember to tell them I sent you to receive your growth chart)
3) comment on one of my non giveaway posts (tell me which one)
4) follow me on twitter
5) vote for me at picket fence blogs (just click the picture below)


Thank you to Baby Ddrops for supplying me with the product to review, and for sharing with my readers as well!

** I received the above product free of charge; however, this did not influence my opinion in any way.  The opinion expressed belongs to Tales of Mommyhood, your oppinion / experience may vary.**

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