Weekly Giveaway – The Love Handle® Child Walking Tether
By Heather Ledeboer | Category: Mom 4 Life News & Giveaways | Posted Friday, October 31, 2008
Don't forget that TODAY is the last day you can get a free Mom 4 Life shirt with any order of $50 or more!
The Yaya Blanket Customizable Rag Quilts that we featured and gave away last week to Alison, are now 10% off (until next week Thursday night).
The Love Handle® Child Walking Tether by Liberté Apparel
Suggested Retail Price: $45.00
The Love Handle® is fully self-adjusting and fits children of all sizes from the time they take their first steps as toddlers, and for years to come. The Love Handle® uses no straps, snaps or other fasteners. It is made from durable cotton canvas and lined in lightweight cotton. The Love Handle® has been rigorously safety tested, and will securely support your child while allowing you to control the distance he or she travels. It is comfortable when worn, and easily folds to fit in a purse or diaper bag.
The Love Handle® is available in a variety of hip and sophisticated styles. It is perfect for use in shopping malls, boutiques, fairs, city sidewalks and other crowded areas. The Love Handle® gives today’s multi-tasking parents (and grandparents!) an extra hand, and allows children to express their independence outside the confines of a stroller, while safely within arm’s reach. With The Love Handle® adults look hip, and kids keep their dignity intact.
This unique apparel promotes child safety and improves the lives of parents, grandparents, caregivers and our children.
To enter this week:
Click on the link for The Love Handle Child Walking Tether and come back to the blog to tell us where you most fear losing track of your child. You have until Tuesday the 4th at 9:00 PM PST to enter. Good luck!
Are You Wearing Good Shoes Today?
By angelagifford | Category: Pursuing God | Posted Thursday, October 30, 2008
I have a bit of a thing for shoes. I can't help it. It is in the Balzer family blood. We tend to buy shoes first, and then find clothes to go with them. Unfortunately, my collection of forty or so pair that I had pre-motherhood quickly dwindled down to that two good trusty pairs per season as my feet grew a little each pregnancy. I'm finally rebuilding the collection a little here and there.
If you share my passion, you probably have (like me), a justifiable reason for each pair you purchase. After all, the gloom of a rainy day can be handled much more effectively if you have pink, plaid rainboots! Nothing makes a mom feel "hot" again like some high-healed, black leather boots. You can't golf well without golf shoes, and it would be silly to wear sandles in the snow or snow boots to the beach. Shoes have a purpose.
Shoes tend to also make me feel prepared for what I'm facing in the day. If I need confidence, I wear shoes that feel bold, chunky, and powerful. If I feel I need to be a little more light-hearted, I wear my ballet-style flats and glide through the day. If I want to be completely focused on the needs of others and not draw attention to myself in any way, I tend to wear my humble, brown loafers.
Okay, maybe I'm a bit over-the-top with this shoe thing, but I'm not alone. Even Fly Lady suggests that a stay at home mom dress down to her shoes in the morning, so she can face her day prepared for her job. There is something about shoes that makes one feel prepared and ready.
In Ephesians, Paul gives us instructions on how to arm ourselves spiritually and prepare for spiritual warfare. I find it interesting that the armor for the feet is described in this way: "For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared." Ephesians 6:15 NLV
I don't know if your home is like mine, but in my house (filled with testosterone), everything can turn into a battle. Everything somehow can be a sword. Wrestling is the favorite activity. Even our story- time puppet show tonight turned into combat between the octopus and the crab. You may not have four boys like me; but most of our homes often feel like a battle zone. We are either fighting a broken washing machine, stomach flu, or terrible twos. It is always something. God's Word instructs us to be prepared by putting on the peace that comes from embracing the good news in His Word.
I once heard someone compare our role as moms to that of a thermostat, rather than a thermometer. We are to set the temperature of our homes, not just read and react to the temperature. We need to set the tone for peace. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't have any basis for peace in my heart without the assurance of God's Word. I have to intentionally prepare myself on a daily basis to be a peacemaker.
What about you? Are you ready? Have you put good shoes on today?
A new BabyLegs lover
By Heather Ledeboer | Category: Surprize Me! | Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008
This email was sent to me and with permission I am passing it on to you below. If you love BabyLegs too than stay tuned. . . we will soon be having some news you will want to hear;):
"I just wanted to show off a picture of my 3 month old daughter, Shelby wearing her brand new BabyLegs. My husband and I love them. It makes changing her diaper so much easier, and I love how they cover her legs when I'm wearing her in my Beco. Before her pants would ride up and her little legs would get cold. My husband thought they would be silly and a waste of money but he is just as addicted to them as I am. We were just looking over your wonderful selection trying to decide which ones to order next!"
Debra Holderman
Free maternity long sleeve shirt
By Heather Ledeboer | Category: Hot New Finds | Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
Update: This has been sent out already to a mom in CA.
I have a maternity shirt (long sleeve) size Medium (4-6) that I will give away for free but I would ask for you to pay the $5 for the priority shipping cost. It is one that I am considering for a Mom 4 Life shirt.
In return I ask that you:
-Be 7-9 months pregnant (because I want to know how it fits a the end of your pregnancy).
-Promise that you will email me the day you get it and let me know how it fits (I especially want to know if it is long enough to keep your belly well covered).
To ask for it, email: info @ mom 4 life . com (removing all spaces) and tell us where you live, beause I need feedback quickly, the closer you are to us the better.
For the rest of you, feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think of it.
One day sale on Mom 4 Life tomorrow!
By Heather Ledeboer | Category: Surprize Me! | Posted Monday, October 27, 2008
On Tuesday, October 28th we are having a one day sale to say good bye to our assistant Linda who is now focusing on homeschooling her son. To get the discount code for the sale you need to be signed up for the monthly newsletter here or call our toll free number (800-928-4905) to place your order and our assistant Angela will add you to the newsletter list when she gives you the discount.
Please note that this one day sale uses a code that cannot be combined with other codes.
