Wild Wednesday: Cooling Temps

Cooling temperatures in Phoenix mean I can FINALLY turn off my AC. FINALLY feel comfortable wearing socks (even better- my compression stockings!), finally eat soup for lunch, finally enjoy my salted caramel hot chocolate, and finally work out in my most comfortable long sleeve t-shirt in the mornings.

I went out for a brisk 3 mile jog this morning in my capri sweats and this shirt.

Thank you Arizona, this is why I love you.

Thank you shirt, because I am an advocate for peace.

I know that when a baby is born it can be one of the most peaceful thing on Earth.

You haven't experienced peace with birth? Then please please please meet a midwife. Talk with a doula, listen to hypnobirthing CDs, and stop watching the baby story on TLC. Even a c-section can be a peaceful birth if you are aware and consumed with the love and miracle of the new life being brought into the world.

Don't believe me?

Comment.

Final Giveaway Package: Cute Butts, FVL and LaborLooks

Wow... what a fun week of giveaways ~ I loved all the interaction with our fans. We are thankful for you and the fact that you are celebrating 3 years of business with us...

Our final giveaway is a package and includes...

Ruffle Butts Bloomers or Rugged Butts Bloomers (you decide boy or girl and we decide the bloomer... these are so cute)



Jewelry item from Funky Vintage Lovely



LaborLooks Maternity Hospital Gown (not expecting?? this is sure to be the hit of the next baby shower you attend)



So... how do you win today's giveaway?!?
"like" LaborLooks (of course!)
"like" Ruffle Butts
"like" Funky Vintage Lovely

and ***post a picture of the cute little boy/girl that you want to dress up in a ruffle or rugged butt bloomer... or post a picture of that belly that you want to put a LaborLooks gown on.

We will be selecting two winners for our package today! The photo with the most "likes" is an automatic winner... we will randomly select another winner from all of the entries. Enjoy & remember that ruffle butt & rugged butt bloomers range from newborn to 3T ~ excited to see all of your pictures today!!!

Giveaway Day for MOM: Jewelry and Starbucks!

Today's LaborLooks Anniversary Giveaway (Day 6 of 7) is being sponsored by Funky Vintage Lovely.

April Kennedy is the "mompreneur" behind Funky Vintage Lovely (a local Napa, CA business) ~ not only do we love April's Handmade Vintage-Inspired Boutique style items... we love all of the support April has given LaborLooks from the very beginning! April introduced us to Amy Butler fabrics and helped us with the design of our Cara and Addie gown... April also gave us "twitter" lessons and has helped us with our blog design and direction.

Today's giveaway is a surprise item from Funky Vintage Lovely and a $10 Starbucks gift card! Here is how to enter...http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

"like" LaborLooks on facebook
"like" Funky Vintage Lovely on facebook
Head on over to Funky Vintage Lovely's shop and leave a comment on our facebook contest post to let us know what your favorite item is... this is my favorite!!!



Another one of my favorite things about Funky Vintage Lovely... the bachelor/bachelorette recaps on the blog... hilarious!!!

Giveaway Day 5: Drool Monkey Organics

Drool Monkey Organics is another one of the ten "mompreneur" companies to make the Spokesmom.com Born by Moms finals. To learn more about this Mom and company you should check out this video (her sweet baby boy was also part of the audition!)

We got to check out this product in person at the ABC Expo. It is so soft... from the Drool Monkey Organics website "Drool Monkey is a certified organic, heirloom-quality teething lovie that is also practical and versatile for mothers. While there are other lovies on the market there is nothing like Drool Monkey."


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Many of our kids have had some sort of lovie that they sleep with, hang on to, and hold when they are needing that extra sense of security. I would love to have an organic, SIMPLE, lovie that my next baby can hold on to. Nothing huge, gross, or filled with artificial things, because, in all reality, most of our homes are already FILLED with that crap!

So... how can you enter to win a Drool Monkey Organic Lovie??
"like" LaborLooks on facebook!
"like" Drool Monkey on facebook!
Leave a comment on our facebook contest post letting us know you entered!

**everyone that enters today will be given a bonus entry for tomorrow's giveaway combo!!!

Day 4 Giveaway: Boon Animal Bag!

Today's 3 year anniversary giveaway is from BOON - Innovative Modern Baby Products. Brittani and I have so many Boon favorites that it was difficult to decide what to feature as our giveaway. We love Boon's bath products and all of Boon's feeding gear but we eventually decided on the Boon Animal Bag...




From the Boon website...
"Where the Furry things go. The first five stuffed animals are cute. But when 100 are scattered like furry road kill all over your house, it's time to do something like tossing them into an Animal Bag that doubles as a snuggly seat. All those plush bears and bunnies will be totally accessible, and much more manageable."

Here is how to enter today's giveaway...
"Like" LaborLooks on facebook www.facebook.com/laborlooks
"Like" BoonInc on facebook www.facebook.com/booninc
Leave a message on our contest post letting us know you liked us both!

For 2 extra entries... Share our facebook contest post on your wall... leave us a separate message on our post to let us know you shared.

Now... I am going to bed. I had a long night at work and I'm headed back for more tonight. Happy Friday!!!

Giveaway Day 2: Sticky Bellies

Call me crazy but I AM SOOOOO EXCITED ABOUT TODAY'S GIVEAWAY!!
Have you heard me talk about Sticky Bellies yet? Well... I have been in love with these since I first saw them... and after meeting Carly (mompreneur behind the company) I am even more excited about the company. She is passionate, energetic and been absolutely wonderful to us at LaborLooks! So what are Sticky Bellies?

"Sticky Bellies are removable stickers that help you photograph life's most important milestones with style and ease."
Look at some of these adorable photos!





Today, we will be giving away 2 sets of Sticky Bellies... The Gender Neutral 1-12 months & The Maternity 12-40 weeks.

So, how do you enter to win?
"Like" Sticky Bellies on facebook.
"Like" LaborLooks on facebook.
After you like us both... leave us a note on our facebook contest post to let us know if you want to be entered to win the Baby or Maternity Set of Sticky Bellies.




We also wanted to let you know that Carly made the finals for the Spokesmoms.com Born by Moms contest. We think her audition video is phenomenal... you should head over and check it out at SpokesMoms.com Good Luck Sticky Bellies!

3 Year Anniversary of LaborLooks: The I Like Book Giveaway

Today marks the 3 year anniversary of LaborLooks... On November 1, 2008 our website was up and running... Cathy Wagner (aka MOM) placed our first online order and we (Ashley, Ron, Ethan, Brittani & Devyn) were in Chicago, IL at the American Baby Faire ~ take a look at this cute little guy (Ethan 4 years old)...



We went WAY overboard on our first trade show... spent way too much money... however, it was a great excuse to get all the sisters together, have some Chicago pizza and visit Erin (attending University of Chicago Law School).

I also associate the launch of LaborLooks with another exciting event... I had a "feeling" at the trade show but waited until the night we flew home to confirm. Yes, I was PREGNANT. Look at the family now (Ethan 7 years old, Addie 2 years old)



We are thrilled with the growth that LaborLooks (and our family!) has had over the past 3 years... we couldn't have done it without all of our family, friends and fans... We wanted to do something FUN to say THANK YOU for all of your support.

Today we begin the LaborLooks WEEK OF GIVEAWAYS. Our first giveaway is perfect for any family with kids... The I Like Book!



I picked up The I Like Book at the ABC Kids Expo in September... it may be my favorite purchase from the show... I LOVE it & my kids enjoy it. It is also set up easy for my husband to participate (he is not a big fan of writing.) You can get more info on their website but it is basically a journal where parent(s) can write daily "I Like..." notes to their child. Talk about positive parenting! There are also great places for kids to be involved throughout the book.

So... how do you win The I Like Book (color of your choice)?

"Like" the LaborLooks facebook page www.facebook.com/laborlooks

"Like" The I Like Book facebook page (leave them a comment... new fan from @laborlooks) www.facebook.com/theilikebook

Comment on our facebook contest post and let us know that you entered! Drawing will be held at 9 pm pacific time... We hope you will participate and good luck!!!