Diaper Bag Necessities

Diaper bags really are annoying things. They tend to be large and bulky, and if your travels are anything like mine, a big mess. I have to take about an hour every other month to clean out my diaper bag. It's a thankless task to say the least but this time I had some new Zizzy Bee Bags to help me keep it organized. These unique mesh bags are perfect for organizing. They come in two sizes so you don't have a lot of extra bulk and their see through mesh makes them easy to tell what is inside. My favorite use of these bags so far is that I can make one for each child. Then when we go someplace where I need them to sit quietly I can hand them their bag that has a few toys and a snack and I know they will be ok.

Another must have in my diaper bag is at least one bib. After not finding bibs that I liked for my children I finally started making my own. Our Kerrific Bibs feature a fun flannel print on the front with wither a terry cloth or a bamboo fleece on the back. This two layer construction allows for me to use them both to keep the baby clean and then as a wash cloth to wash their face and hands once they are done eating - a must have especially when we are eating out. The size on these bibs is designed to work on both babies who are just learning to eat and toddlers who may need a little extra help staying clean. The last feature that we love is the double snap closure. No, my toddlers can't take this bib of themselves, a mommy life saver.

The last, and most obvious, must have in my diaper bag is the diapers. Right now I have a Wonderful Bambino Diaper in my bag. I love these simple fitted diapers because they fit both of my children currently in diapers - this is a must for the diaper bag. I also love that they are soft, simple to use, and super absorbent. Wonderful Bambino makes their diapers from 100% bamboo which means when we are out and about this is a diaper that is on my side in preventing leaks and keeping my child comfortable.

What is your diaper bag must have? How do you keep your bag organized? Tell us, we're adding another child and would love to use your tips to help keep us organized.

Great Baby Shower Gifts for Planning Ahead

Although it can be very fun to get items for your itti bitti baby at your baby shower, I have found that it is also very nice to get some things that your baby can grow into. I love to give outfits in larger sizes, sippy cups, and toys for young toddlers because I know that they too will be put to good use.



My favorite sippy cups to give are from Tommee Tippee. Their Truly Spill Proof Cups are an amazing addition for any baby shower gift list. They have various styles for children of different ages but they all have the same unique valves in them that really are spill proof! In fact, I regularly have one of these cups of water in my diaper bag and I don't have to worry which direction it's pointing because I know it won't spill. As a bonus, our cups are on kids #3 & 4 and still work great. Here's to a long lasting spill proof friendship!

For toys, some of my very favorites come from Green Toys. They have a great selection for kids of all ages. The majority of their toys are classics made from recycled materials which means that they also make great gifts. My kids have a few of the toys and they have proven to be sturdy and kid friendly (I know, it seems like those should be givens when we talk about toys but they aren't). My kids' current favorite is the Dish Set that is the perfect size for my toddlers to play together.


What is your favorite thing to give at a baby shower? Let us know in the comments below!

Nighttime Necessities for a New Baby

When we think about putting a nursery together many of us think about the obvious things, crib, changing table, dresser, blankets, paint. The things we forget about are lesser noticed items but still just as important to make sure you have handy.

The big thing that I had to make a midnight run to the store for with my first was a humidifier. It was something I hadn't even considered when buying baby items but now I'm not sure how I missed that detail. I keep a Crane Cool Mist Humidifier in each of our bedrooms because we never know when we're going to need them, oh and they are adorable! Humidifiers are very important, especially here in this Idaho desert. They help my kids by preventing bloody noses, lessening asthma attacks, and having great "smoke" for them to practice blowing during therapy to make their lungs stronger.

The other item that I'm not sure how I lived without is our KinderGlo nightlight. Again, we have tried a few various nightlights but this one is my favorite. The number one reason is because my potty training kids can pick it up and take it with them to the bathroom, thus eliminating the need for lights the whole way down the hall. The KinderGlo is special because it is cool to the touch, rechargeable, and of course, super cute.

What is your nighttime must have? Did you know from the beginning or were you like me and had to figure it out the hard way? Let us know in a comment.

aden + anais - The Best Blankets For Your Baby Registry

It's summer time, even here in Idaho, but just because it's warm doesn't mean that our babies like to be swaddled any less. That is why I will be using aden + anais classic swaddles with my summer baby this year.

aden + anais makes lots of great items for newborns and small babies. My favorites are the swaddle blankets but my kids have also loved their sleeping bags and toys. The best part for me is that the swaddles are made of a natural muslin that helps reduce the risk of overheating and their signature prints keep your baby looking adorable.

Why are muslin blankets the perfect choice for your baby registry? Muslin swaddles work as stroller covers, tummy time blankets, nursing covers, burp cloths and more. That means that you'll want to make sure you have not one, but two, four packs of aden + anais classic swaddles on your registry.

Nothing swaddles better than muslin! What is your favorite muslin print from aden + anais?

Ready 4 Baby D Winner Redraw

We had two prizes that were not claimed so here are the new winners.

Virtue of Domesticity #73/100 jdm2551

Ambernee Crochet #104/179 Amy K

The winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond. 

All winners were selected with random.org

Ready 4 Baby D: Angela's Creations Review

About Angela's Creations:

I am a mother of three girls, and have decided to join the etsy family and share my designs. I enjoy sewing and everything embroidery. Thanks for taking the time and checking out my site.

My Thoughts:

Angela sent us this adorable bib to review. I loved the animals and tractors as it gives us something to talk about with the boys at the dinner table. This bib is the perfect size for a baby just learning to eat. It has a small neck but a large belly covering which makes it ideal for this purpose. This bib is also not overly thick which helps it not to drown a small child but is absorbent enough to withstand small amounts of fluid.

If you're looking for adorable items at great prices make sure you check out Angela's Creations HERE and let her know Kerrific sent you.

Ready 4 Baby D: Charlotte & Claire Review

About Charlotte & Claire:
My name is Angelyn and I'm the mother of two beautiful girls, Charlotte and Claire. I'm originally from Louisiana but my husband is in the military so we get to move around often! I'm an elementary school teacher, but since the birth of my youngest almost two years ago I've been a stay at home mom and I'm loving every minute of it! I started making tutus for my youngest daughter about a year ago to use for picture props, and recently decided to start selling them. 

Thanks for looking! 

My Thoughts:
Angelyn was so kind and absolutely wonderful to work with. She sent me this adorable pillowcase dress to review. It went to a very sweet little girl however it was a little to big so I will try to post photos later this summer when it fits her better. The dress was very well made and the pattern was just adorable. It is made of cotton that was very soft and will be easy to clean. Also, it is nice that Angelyn makes all her dresses to order so they are made for your child's measurements. (Note: the sample dress was made in approximate size and is true to the size requested.) I loved working with Angelyn at Charlotte & Claire and will be visiting here shop again when I need gifts for the cute little girls in my life. 

If you know a little girl who needs something special make sure you visit Charlotte & Claire today. And like them on Facebook to see all the adorable new designs.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Ju'Tri GIVEAWAY

Ju'Tri is giving away a Bath Set like I received to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Bath Set

Value: $23.50

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment or make sure I can find it. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit Ju'Tri's shop and tell me your favorite item.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Network Blogs (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Heart Ju'Tri on Etsy

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Ju'Tri on Facebook

*1 Entry - Friend Kerrific Online on Facebook.

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Twitter.

*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Swanky Blankies GIVEAWAY

Swanky Blankies is giving away a $15 Gift Card to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Gift Card

Value: $15

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment or make sure I can find it. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit Swanky Blankies' shop and tell me your favorite item.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

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*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Swanky Blankies on Facebook

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*1 Entry - Heart Swanky Blankies on Etsy

*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Pixieval GIVEAWAY

Pixieval is giving away a Set of 4 Dryer Balls to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Set of 4 Dryer Balls.

Value: $17.00

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment or make sure I can find it. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit Pixieval's Etsy shop and tell me your favorite item.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Network Blogs (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Friend Kerrific Online on Facebook.

*1 Entry - Follow Pixieval on Facebook

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*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Pixieval Review

About Pixieval:

I am a proud military wife, learning how to live in a small time at a slower paced lifestyle. I have a beautiful 3 year old daughter, and a wonderful husband.
My family and I are learning to live green, live wiser, live with what is already made commercially(and not have more commercial items created) and live cheaper. 
My passions are crocheting, felting, sewing and collecting vintage items.
I enjoy find old and good quality items like patterns and pottery that I can share with others who may be looking for them.
I volunteer as a moderator on craftster.org in the Reusing/Recycling/Recrafting and the Home Sweet Home categories. It brings me so much joy to help others realize their crafting potential.
Stay on top of my latest sales, coupons and newest items by clicking like on my Facebook page! 

My Thoguhts:
We were sent a set of dryer balls to review and I have been completely amazed by how easy they are to use and how much they have reduced drying time. I do wish these dryer balls were a little larger as I sometimes have a hard time finding them but overall the result is great. We have completely quit using dryer sheets and have not noticed a difference in static. Our favorite item to use these on is our cloth diapers. It has made them dry so much faster that we now only have to run them through the dryer once. As a side note, with 3 in diapers we are washing very large loads of laundry. I also love that Pixieval's balls come without scent as scenting things is always a concern with our children's sensitive skin. 

If you're looking for a great way to save money visit Pixieval and order your set of Dryer Balls today. One lucky person will be given the chance to win a set of dryer balls later this month so stay tuned.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: NannyDot's GIVEAWAY

NannyDot's is giving away a Set of 2 bibs and a burp cloth to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Set of 2 bibs and a burp cloth.

Value: $15.00

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit NannyDot's Etsy shop and tell me your favorite item.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Network Blogs (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Friend Kerrific Online on Facebook.

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Twitter.

*1 Entry - Follow NannyDot's on Twitter.

*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Ju'Tri Review

About Ju'Tri:

The knitting has been with me all of my life. I still remember the first scarf I made for my Dad that was different widths from all the dropped stitches. I think I was 5 years old and found knitting challenging! My projects never turned out how I imagined them. Now, I have the experience to create my own projects. Most of my inspiration comes from everywhere and anywhere, but it helps to live in a picturesque region of BC.

I first started making soap shortly after my first child was born. I didn’t realize that most soaps on the market are actually detergents and not true soap. When my children got a bit older, I started to really appreciate my “alone time” showers and targeted soaps for “me.” After a few mishaps, I finally developed the perfect soap. Creamy lather combined with ingredients meant to stimulate the senses. 

After the bar soap recipe came the liquid soaps for shampoos, hand cleansers, facial cleansers, and shaving soap. Finally, the cream soaps emerged. These are meant for body washes, facial cleansers, foot scrubs, and really dirty hands. 

As the years go on I hope to branch out into other areas of cleansing. There is so much to learn in what seems to be such little time. 
As my children were born in the Kootenays, so is my love for making soap.

Check out my Facebook page at Ju'Tri Luxury Soap and Hand Knitted Items to see what I'm working on right now!

My Thoughts:
Ju'Tri sent me an awesome selection of products to review. The wash cloths and soap bag were well made, adorable and oh so soft. I love using them on both myself and the kids because of their size and quality.


The soaps I was sent are beautiful and smell absolutely wonderful. It is nice to be able to feel pretty when I use them.

E's favorite item from this set was the lip balm. It was the chocolate scent and really did smell good enough to eat. I was also surprised how well it worked. I go through a lot of lip balm during the winter months here in Idaho because it is so cold and windy. I did let B try it one day but he had more fun licking it off his lips then letting it moisturize them. :)

I also loved the face cream. A little bit really does go a long way and it does an awesome job. The scent didn't set so well with me while I was pregnant but I am able to enjoy this wonderful product now that this is no longer a problem. I love what this does to my skin and I can't wait to try the Facial Cleanser because if it works as well as the cream and has the awesome cucumber scent it will be heavenly!

If you're looking for some great bath & beauty products make sure you check out Ju'Tri at her Shop or on Etsy. Also watch for a great giveaway later this week!

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Virtue of Domesticity GIVEAWAY

Virtue of Domesticity is giving away a Shop Credit to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Shop Credit

Value: $40

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment or make sure I can find it. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit Virtue of Domesticity's Etsy shop and tell me your favorite item.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Network Blogs (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Friend Kerrific Online on Facebook.

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Twitter.

*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Virtue of Domesticity Review

About Virtue of Domesticity:

Welcome to The Virtue of Domesticity! Thank you for visiting my shop. Here you will find all things related to home and family. I love to sew and craft in general. This shop is an outlet for me to continue to create and learn beyond the needs of my family and friends.
Due to space and low volume I do not make items to stock and currently most my listings are for custom work. Turn around time is fast and currently is 1 week or less from date of order payment. I love to work on custom orders and have tons of fabric available. If you would like any of my creations in another print or even have a certain sewing project you would like to have made feel free to convo me. I have done mostly custom work through other groups and sites for some time and sold on Ebay. I am fairly new to Etsy and realize the lack of feedback here can be of concern to some. If you wish to see my Ebay feedback (300+ positives) I can provide my information to you so you may verify just convo me for that.
From time to time I do need to destash so I can continue to purchase more supplies for crafting. During destash I will list supplies and surplus creations to make room for the new. My home is small and there is no way I could continue to create without doing the seasonal destash. The supplies seen listed will likely not be seen again unless we see such demand it makes sense to stock and sell again.
We strive to provide customer satisfaction. Please feel free to convo me with suggestions and ideas. Your input is valuable and can help me grow as seller and crafter.
Thank you for your support!
Have a beautiful blessed day!




My Thoughts:
We were sent this adorable baby wrap to try. We have never had a  baby wrap like this before and were anxious to try it out. When this wrap arrived we instantly fell in love with the cute pattern, E was a big fan of the orange, and B is always happy to help by finding the giraffe blanket for us. We do use it regularly and D seems to enjoy it although we have learned that he will sleep longer if he is swaddled in a blanket that holds his feet better. Usually at night we swaddle him in a blanket and then put him inside the wrap that helps to hold his blanket closed. It has been great because we know he is staying covered and he stays bundled up. Yeah for 6 straight hours of sleep!

This is an awesome product and would make a great gift for any expectant parent. I wish I would have had this when B was little prior to the NICU swaddling training I received with C.  Please check out all of Virtue of Domesticity's products HERE and watch for a great giveaway later this week.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Bummas GIVEAWAY

Bummas is giving away a Set of Wipes in winner's choice of colors to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Set of Wipes.

Value: $16.99

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment or make sure I can find it. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit Bummas' Shop and tell me your colors.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

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*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Bummas on Facebook

*1 Entry - Friend Kerrific Online on Facebook.

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*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.

Ready 4 Baby D: Healthy Options GIVEAWAY

Healthy Options is giving away a Gift Basket for Mom & Baby to one Kerrific Winner. You can see my review HERE.

What's Up For Grabs:

Mom & Baby Gift Basket 

Includes: 

For mom,

Longing for Lavender Bath Soap

Kiss Me Godnite Bath Soap

Longing for Lavender Bath Salt

Longing for Lavender Body Powder

Tiny Hiney Hand Cream

For Baby

Tiny Hiney Bath Soap

Tiny Hiney w/flowers Bath Soap

Tiny Hiney Body Powder

Tiney Hiney Diaper Creme

In a basket, wrapped in cellophane and ribbons!

How to Enter:

Once comment per entry, leave an email with each comment or make sure I can find it. Thanks!

Mandatory Entry: 

*1 Entry - Visit Healthy Options' shop and tell me your favorite item.

Extra Entries: 

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Google Friend Connect (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Healthy Options Google Friend Connect

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online with Network Blogs (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Heart Healthy Options on Etsy

*1 Entry - Follow Kerrific Online on Facebook (Right Sidebar)

*1 Entry - Follow Healthy Options on Facebook

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*1 Entry - Follow Healthy Options on Twitter

*2 Entries - Tweet about this giveaway "I entered to win with @KerrificOnline"  You can tweet once a day for a daily entries. Please leave a link.

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*5 Entries - Blog about this giveaway and leave a link.

Giveaway closes 5/31/11 at 11:59 MST.

Winners will be announced 6/12/11.

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge by the company for a fair and honest review. The ideas and opinions expressed are my own. I was not paid or compensated in any other way.