July 4, 2014

Made in the USA + Giveaway

Rockin' Green - Made in the USAThe Made in the USA Giveaway is here! Kerrific is very excited that we were invited to participate! We're helping parents discover unique and innovative US-made baby, kids, and parents products in order to honor our country. We have 21 amazing brands coming together to give you a chance to win these awesome American-made products! ONE LUCKY WINNER will receive ALL PRIZES! Everyone who enters the giveaway will receive something special after the giveaway as a thank you. 

Rockin' Green has put together an amazing list of sponsorers - many of who the Kerr house has tried and loved and even a few that we use every day. After you check out all the awesome brands make sure you enter the giveaway using the form below. Good luck!


Prizes (and a BIG thanks to all brands!):

rockingreenRockin' Green laundry soap is made for families that care about taking care of themselves and the Earth. We can all do our part for the environment while doing something good for ourselves. Rockin? Green products are made with a biodegradable plant-based and petroleum-free surfactant. They are septic and grey-water safe. They are never tested on animals. 


nizowearNizo Wear Infinity Scarf offers you a fashionable, everyday style that is convenient to wear and use while nursing your baby. This scarf also comes equiped with our signature pocket to store your keys, a paci, or anything you may need an extra pocket for. No need for yet another product for breastfeeding discretion; simply unwrap the Nizo Wear Infinity Breastfeeding Scarf from around your neck and adjust the fabric to cover all sides of you and your baby. This infinity scarf offers you full coverage in front as well in the back, while providing airflow and ability to maintain eye contact with your baby. 

gladragsGladRags "Reusable pads. That's gross!" That's a comment we've heard more than once. But just envision your lifetime supply of used pads and tampons in landfills or washed up on a beach. Now that is gross! Since 1993, GladRags has empowered women to choose safe healthy menstrual products. Made to last for years, reusable menstrual pads and cups keep billions of pads and tampons out of the landfill. Available at natural foods stores and pharmacies across the nation. 

redrocketRed Rocket Farm is the art and animation studio of Jason Albin Thomas, located in Atlanta, GA. At Red Rocket Farm we make paintings, t-shirts, and a mean chicken noodle soup. Often, we hear the same thing, "This is my kid's FIRST piece of art. It's the first painting they've been really passionate about."



babyjackBaby Jack Blankets are modern tag blankets with an added safety feature of sewn shut ribbon tabs. This patent pending design ensures that tiny fingers do not become intertwined in ribbon loops. Each blanket is uniquely created in Milwaukee, WI by a team of moms. We employ women for added income and a creative outlet. Baby Jack Blankets focuses on sensory play, comfort and education.


beautycounterBeautycounter believes children deserve to be protected, which is why we've taken special care to create a bath collection that is pH-balanced and gentle on the skin (and smells yummy, too). Kidscounter Bath Collection includes Squeaky Clean Body Wash, Nice Do Shampoo, and Not a Knot Conditioner.



americansockstarAmerican Sockstar was born from the dream of an Oregon mom of four who wanted to make a difference. Our love of people and their dreams is evidenced in all we do---whether it be promoting all brands of socks Made in the U.S.A., supporting sock and packaging manufacturing in the U.S. through our business, or contributing to our local community by providing socks to organizations that lead homeless individuals to self-sufficiency. 'United we Stand' socks are inspired by our followers and friends who contacted us asking for U.S. flag socks made in the U.S.A. They have a comfortable cushioned sole and are knit in North Carolina with a soft blend of moisture-wicking yarns. 

poppydropsPoppy Drops was founded by a mom looking for a safe & long-lasting alternative to pierced ears for her daughter. Our first product was our veggie-based, temporary tattoo earrings and our line has expanded to include Tattoo Nail Art, Perfume Sticks & Gift Sets. All products are Made in the USA and are designed to be natural and fun accessory/beauty product alternatives for kids & families. 


alertmeAlert Me Bands   Alert Me Band; the only childproof emergency contact wristband that is adjustable, durable and completely customizable to indicate any medical, special needs or allergy indications.




bobeeBobee is an award winning brand for the diaper & wipe dispenser. Now, Bobee is proud to offer a new line of wall decals all made in the USA. The most adorable little family of elephants will cheer up your child's room! Perfect for the nursery, classroom, vehicle / car windows, baby or room. The vinyl decals are easy to install and remove without leaving any damage to the wall. Change up your decor as your child grows with the line of Bobee wall decals. 

sandgoneSand Gone Sand Gone is a dry powder that when applied to sandy parts of your body removes the sand leaving your skin soft and smooth. All natural ingredients with a coconut fragrance. A must for beachgoers! or after playing in the sand. Sand Gone is a sand remover, made in the USA. 



nobloNoblo is a simple to use beach umbrella anchor that was invented by two moms to stop fly away beach umbrellas. It has become a beach gear must have for parents who want to relax and enjoy a safe day at the beach without the fear of the beach umbrella flying away in a gust of wind injuring either their children or another beach goer. 


babybumpBaby Bump Bundle creates BumpBundle's which are curated care packages featuring handpicked products specifically selected for expecting women, at each stage of pregnancy. A perfect gift or a great way for mom-to-be to pamper herself, BBB offers one, two or a subscription of three bundles, with deliveries of the surprise pregnancy boxes scheduled each trimester throughout the whole 9 months!


piggypaintPiggy Paint non-toxic, odorless, kid-friendly nail polish. Water-based formula dries to a hard, durable finish. Made in the USA. Gift set includes Piggy Paint shades Forever Fancy (pink shimmer), PINKie Promise (bright pink), and Girls Rule! (shimmery purple). 



spraypalSpray Pal was invented by a cloth diapering mom and dad who were tired of cleaning up the mess caused by the diaper sprayer. This patent-pending product will make the worst part of cloth diapering (really, the poop is the only bad part, right?) so much easier to deal with, and will hopefully encourage others to decide to try cloth diapers in their homes. If you're about to give up on cloth diapers because of the sprayer splatter, try using a Spray Pal first!

punkinPunkinWrap is your all-in-one baby solution! Originally designed with moms in mind, we have found it is becoming the new "go to" baby gift. A wrap created to do it all! Use our baby safe PunkinLinks to attach the wrap to your existing car seat or stroller - don't worry about which brands are compatible, no conversion kits necessary. Every PunkinWrap comes with the wrap, nursing strap, drawstring PunkinPouch, and 8 BPA-free PunkinLinks. Easy peasy!

carseatsideCarseat Sidekick Short Stack Jack is a brand built by parents for parents. We strive for a quality product, efficient customer service, and fast shipping. The Carseat Sidekick allows you to put your baby into the carseat without having to mess with any annoying straps that bunch up under your baby. By holding the straps out of the way, you will never have to wake a sleeping baby again! The Carseat Sidekick is not only functional--it also comes in fun blue and pink patterns, and works with all major carseat carriers.

spbangspbang reusable snack bags are crafted with a food safe material that comes squeaky clean in the dishwasher! Embossed pattern covering the bag with name plate on the back. Big enough for a sandwich but also perfect for snacks or storing crayons. 



rockinbabyRockin' Baby For every sling purchased, Rockin' Baby will donate a new sling to a mother in need, and educate them on its importance. Mother to Mother. Our signature orange hero sling with red rings is the same sling we donate in Haiti and Kenya with our Mother to Mother Mission. 



girlieglueGirlie Glue is an all natural accessory used to stick accessories to the hair and skin. Girlie Glue is Made in the USA. It is all natural and washes off easily with water. Possibilities are endless with Girlie Glue!



typebabytypebaby Do you have a city kid? Baby who will sleep for food? We have the tee for you! typebaby is a line of typographic baby & kids goods that allows kids to share their unique personality "type." Kid-inspired and mom-designed, our high-quality infant bodysuits, kids tees, and personalized wall art are designed and printed in Chicago and entirely made in the USA.

And Don't Forget a BIG thanks to our Sponsors:

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This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. Winner(s) will be contacted by email 48 hours after the giveaway ends. If you have any additional questions ? feel free to send us an email: pr@rockingreensoap.com. Rockin? Green is not liable for any of the products given away. Once the giveaway is over, the brands shown above may send you one email with an exclusive offer as a thank you for entering.

Happy Birthday America


Love The Kerrs!

July 3, 2014

What You Need to Know: Your Dog and the Fourth of July

We want to make sure that all of our family members stay safe this 4th of July and that includes our pets. Here are some tips to make sure that your four legged friends enjoy the holiday too!


June 26, 2014

Octonauts: Calling All Sharks Movie for Toddlers

It's summer time and although I love to keep my kids busy outside there are some times that it is just too hot, even in Idaho, to do anything other than spend time in the basement with a good movie. This month we have been given the opportunity to check out Octonauts: Calling All Sharks as a family and I have to say for a kids movie it is one of my favorites to have on.

Is it educational? Absolutely! This particular collection is all about different kinds of sharks. They do skip some of the basic facts about sharks in general but there are a lot of interesting things to learn about different species of sharks, where they live, and what special traits they have.

Why are the bonus reasons for loving it? The music in this film is some of the best I have heard in a kids movie. This is one of the few that I can listen to and work at the same time because it is not overly distracting.

How do we rate it? The Kerr family (specially the boys) give this film 5 out of 5 stars. The kids ask to watch it again and again.

June 24, 2014

Dressing Up for July 4th

At the Kerr house we just love celebrating the 4th of July! There are so many fun things to do as a family and it gives us a great opportunity to teach our children about the wonderful country they live in. But more about that later. One fringe benefit of any holiday at the Kerr house is that I get to dress up the kids. I've got some great finds to share with you this year to help you get ready for the 4th of July. All of them can be ordered through 6/30/14 to guarantee delivery by the third so make sure you check them out today.

Most important of course is the outfit. For the girls we found this adorable Betsy dress. This is an adorable cotton chevron dress with an elastic neckline making the fit great on most any toddler. And because our 4th plans include a swimming party, we found a fun new swimsuit for F too. I love that the Alice Swimsuit comes with a cute skirt for out of the water fun.



For the boys we found these adorable patriotic sun hats and chevron ties. Although they won't wear them both at the same time they will allow my kids to show their patriotic side most of the day - and throughout the year. I've also got some fun flag suspenders to go with the ties that I need to get pictures of because they are adorable!


Other fun accessories we will be using for our 4th of July adventures are the Boba 4G Carrier - a must have so we don't have to take the strollers out in the crowds. And of course, some fun Red, White and Blue diapers for adorable bottoms.


Do you plan to dress up for the 4th of July? Tell us about your fashion plans with a comment below!

June 18, 2014

Back to School in Style Event Sign Ups

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Organized by: Mom Powered Media
10 Winners each receiving a $100 Gift Card 
Event dates: 7/21 - 8/4
Giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents.

Back to School Tech-Style Event Sign Ups

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Organized by: Mom Powered Media
Grand Prize: $500 Visa Gift Card + HP 14" Chromebook PC 
20 Additional BTS Prize Package Winners
Event dates: 7/15 - 8/15
Giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents.

Too Much Fun


June 16, 2014

Kindle Fire HDX or $229 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

June Kindle FireEnter to win 1 of 2 great prizes. Winner’s choice of a Kindle Fire HDX or $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 Paypal Cash! 

 The first prize is available via the rafflecopter below. The 2nd is available only to bloggers who post about this giveaway. You can find info on how to enter the 2nd giveaway in the rafflecopter.

   
Win a Kindle Fire HDX, Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash ($229 value)

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HDX (US Only - $229 Value)
  Or $229 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)
  Or $229 in Paypal Cash (International)


  Sign up to sponsor the next Kindle Giveaway here: http://www.iamareader.com/category/kindle-giveaway-sign-ups   Giveaway Details 1 winner will receive their choice of an all new Kindle Fire 7" HDX (US Only - $229 value), $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash (International). There is a second separate giveaway for bloggers who post this giveaway on their blog. See details in the rafflecopter on how to enter to win the 2nd Kindle Fire HDX 7", $229 Amazon Gift Card or $229 in Paypal Cash. Ends 7/15/14 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. a Rafflecopter giveaway

June 8, 2014

Spending the Summer with Pampers

Every family has a favorite summer activity. For our family that activity is going to family reunions. We go to at least two reunions each summer and each time we have a blast! For our family, a reunion involves 3-5 days of camping at a reunion center and 4-6 days packed full of activities for everyone ages newborn to ninety-five.

Unfortunately, because our reunions are long events E rarely gets to come with us and that means it's me and four (this summer five) kids in a place with very limited bathroom accessibility. At first this wasn't a big deal but as my kids potty train it certainly makes things more difficult. This year I will have two potty trained children and one potty training child plus my two in diapers and that means I'm going to need some help.

Thankfully, Pampers is here for me with their Easy Up Trainers. When I take Pampers training pants with me I know that I'm going to survive even when I am on my own. Pampers Easy Ups have amazing leak protection and hold 25% more than other leading training pant brands. That means, it's ok for me to put them on my potty trained children for overnight just in case we don't make it out of the tent and in to the bathroom in time. Easy Ups also have a more underwear like feel so my kids don't mind and because of their fun graphics I can call them our "special camping underwear" and even my biggest kids don't mind.

To learn more about Pampers and how they can make your summer simpler come join us for a Twitter Party

When: Thursday June 10th at 9pm EST

RSVP Here: http://twtvite.com/PampersEasyUps

Make sure you're prepared by following your hosts:@DoubleDutyDivas, @BridgetteLA, @CeceliaMecca @AngieKcom @WhatMommiesNeed @RamblingChick, and our sponsor @Pampers

What you can win: 100 ct Easy Ups, Sesame Street Portable Potty, Baby BanZ Sun Protective Beach Tent, Radio Flyer 4-in-1 Trike, and Splash Zone Spray N Splash Inflatable Water Park

Make sure you also enter to win a great prize package from Pampers here at Kerrific. Simply use the form below to enter for your chance at 100 ct Pampers Easy Ups, a Portable Potty, and some fun items to kick off summer for your family!




This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

June 5, 2014

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.

Furniture Giveaway



It's time for another fun giveaway here at Kerrific! I was very excited to be invited to participate in this event because I just know you'll love getting a chance to win these fun prizes!

Prize: Choice of Bed, Mattress or Kebo Chair in Black and White Geometric Pattern

To learn more about these awesome prizes check out the amazing review.



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June 3, 2014

Halo SleepSack - A #1 Baby Gift

I have the opportunity to tell you about lots of amazing products here at Kerrific but there are just a select few that actually make their way into everyday use in our home. HALO's SleepSack is one of those items. It is also an item that I love to give for baby showers whenever I have the chance to attend.



What do we love about HALO? Here are just a few of the highlights:
  • HALO offers a 2-in-1 adjustable swaddle option that is perfect for newborns.
  • Recognized as “Hip Healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
  • Inverted zipper (zips from the bottom) for easier diaper changes.
  • Machine Washable - enough said!

For Baby G I am excited to have a Pink Swaddle and a Striped Hearts Wearable Blanket to add to my HALO collection. That means my baby will be able to sleep safely and be adorable, I just wish I could have all the fun styles! The hardest part is deciding which one to add to my collection next. Which is your favorite?

June 2, 2014

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!