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The Bumble Collection Erica Carryall diaper bag review

Posted on June 11, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

Today I wanted to do a product review for the Erica Carryall Bumble Collection diaper bag. I have several Bumble collection products, including different size bags, carseat cover and playmat. I love these products! They are fashionable, sturdy and WASHABLE!!
The Erica Carryall
Features

Water Resistant & Stain Resistant
Hard Bottom
Matching Stroller Straps
Coordinating Pacifier Pod
Adjustable & Removable Shoulder Straps
Soil proof change pad
Matching Shoulder Strap Pad
Multiple pockets: two interior bottle pockets, two exterior drawstring bottle pockets, one exterior back pocket, one interior zipper pocket and four flat pockets for diapers and wipes.

Measurements: Length: 16 inches x Width: 5 inches x Height: 11.5 inches

Please visit the website for pricing and complete details:

http://www.thebumblecollection.com/bumble-collection/diaper-bags/erica-carryall/erica-carryall-in-evening-bloom.html

Below are some pictures I took of the empty bag and then how much it will carry with all the toddler stuff I carry in my diaper bag.

I also took a video to show you more specifics about the bag and all the fun little pockets!
Please go to The Bumble Collection facebook page to view my videos.. thanks! 🙂

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My Growing Season product review

Posted on June 3, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

Hello again!! Today I wanted to do a product review for this ADORABLE soft quiet book I got in the mail this week.

The company is called “My Growing Season” and they describe their products on their website as, “Classic cloth interactive quiet books and soft toys are designed to spark learning, develop motor skills, and embrace educational play. Ideal for church, travel, appointments, visiting relatives, or any place a busy day takes you.”

Their facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Growing-Season-Quiet-Books/154709967882580 and their website is: http://mygrowingseason.com/

I ordered this book on May 22 and got 15% off by using “Freebies2Deals” website coupon code. (The promo code for 15% off has expired now, but keep checking their facebook page for more sales!)

It came the next week so I was impressed by the fast shipping.

When I opened up my package, this is what it looked like:

How cute is this??!! It was wrapped in thick cellophane which first, makes it easy to give as a gift immediately and second, ensures that water leaking thru the mailing package will not damage the book. Brilliant!!
Second, I was surprised to see an envelope with my first name on it-how personal is that?! Inside was a front/back business card handout with their company name and website and a brief note thanking me for my order and saying that they “replace missing pieces”. How cool is that?! Now I don’t have to stress if I lose a ladybug piece!
I was just really impressed with the little customer service things with the packaging (complete with ribbon tied on the top) and my name on the card, making the note much more personal in my opinion. Its not very often that I feel a company appreciate my business or goes out of their way to do nice details.
This is what it looks like outside the packaging:

I love the zipper-it opens and closes very nicely-very sturdy! Again, I won’t have to worry about pieces falling out like a traditional soft book or flannel story book. The padded thick handles are so cute and would be easy for any child to hold onto their book.
Here are some views of the inside of the book:

The pieces easily come in and out of the slots. This book was not cheaply made or thrown together! The sewing and detail work are amazing!! Well worth the money-with or without a coupon code!! I can’t wait for my son to enjoy this quiet book at church. Thumbs up to this company!

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Book review of Daisy by Josi Kilpack

Posted on May 31, 2012 by EmpowerMoms

I thoroughly enjoyed reading “Daisy” by Josi Kilpack which is book 2 of the Newport Ladies Book Club. I actually found it so enjoyable and relatable that I stayed up late just to be able to finish the book in one night.

This book would be considered Christian Fiction but is not preachy or unrealistic in any way.

I like that some of the same scenes in the first book “Olivia” were also in the book “Daisy” but obviously from another characters perspective. Because the book “Daisy” takes place during the same time span as the first book “Olivia”, I don’t think it would matter what order you reads these books, or if you even read all the books in the series. Of course, I don’t plan on missing any of the books in this series! 🙂

I laughed and cried during the first book, and this second book didn’t disappoint. I wish I could tell you more character specifics about book 2-Daisy, but I don’t want to spoil it for you so I guess you will just have to read it on your own!! 🙂

I absolutely can’t wait to read book 3!! If you want to find out more about this series, go to www.thenewportladiesbookclub.blogspot.com

If you scroll down to my blog in March, you can read my book review of the first book, Olivia.

Let me know what you think of this book after you read it.