Double (or Triple!) The Holiday Cheer! {GIVEAWAY}

You may remember that earlier this year, I posted about adorable handmade tees and onesies for twins ("Twinzies" and "Twin Teez")and triplets ("Tripzies" and "Trip Teez") from Kelly from klzart.  A mother of twins herself, she comes up with such fun combos for multiples!  Dont' believe me?  Just check out AFOMFT reader Jen's triplets in the Rock, Paper, Scissors Trip Teez:

And look at how cute the Sugar and Spice Twin Teez are on Gabrielle and Alaina.

These shirts are always appropriate because someone is usually being sweet.

While someone else is having a spicy moment.

The felt appliques on the shirts are so detailed and darling up close.

And the quality is great so I was super excited when I saw that Kelly has added holiday designs to her shop!  It makes me want triplets just so they could wear these:

I mean, really, could you just die from the cuteness?

There's also a pair of Christmas Sock Monkeys.

And your own personal version of Sleigh Bells.

I think my duo definitely need these for when we visit Santa!

The klzart sets are perfect for holiday photos.  And if you're looking for something your kiddos can wear year round, there are plenty of other designs that will do the trick.  Maybe a little Tic Tac Toe?

Or Rock 'N Roll?

My fellow NYCers will appreciate the Brooklyn Bridge Twinzies.

And for all of you sports lovers out there, klzart has a ton of terrific team designs.

Kelly loves to do custom designs so if there's something you want but you don't see, let her know.  And if you don't have multiples, she can make the sets in different sizes so they work for siblings too. If you love unique, mom-made products like I do, then you'll love the tees from klzart.  And that's why they're one of my HOLIDAY GIFT PICKS. 

And I've got a great present for one of you!

Kelly has generously offered to give away one set of Twinzies or Twin Teez from her holiday line to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, visit klzart and post a comment here telling me what you'll pick if you win (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

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• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  It's the Holiday Happening on @AFOMFT with a giveaway-a-day all month! #Win a set of holiday tees from klzart - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
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• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends November 29th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on November 30th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: AFOMFT & klzart

MULTIPLES MONDAY: My Way or the Dry Way {GIVEAWAY}

Before the girls were born, I received a ton of bibs as gifts, and back then, I remember thinking I'd never ever use them all.  Little did I know that once they started eating solids - if you can actually categorize that slop that gets passed off as rice cereal as a "solid" - that I'd be going through bibs like nobody's business.  Eventually, I found a brand that I adore - Bumkins Superbibs - but I always had to have at least six on hand (one per kid per meal) because they never dried out completely after each clean up.  Probably because I was "drying" them like this:

Not the most efficient method, I admit, but where else was I going to put them?

And sure, they'd occasionally get kind a little funky but that's why I love Bumkins - just toss 'em in the washer and you're good to go.  But then I came across a fabulous product by the very appropriately named Mommy Genius that changed my whole routine - The Bib Drying Rack.

Invented by a mom after she ran into the same bib bother that I did, The Bib Drying Rack is made in the USA and comes with a 100% guarantee.  When mine arrived, it was nicely packaged with two Bumkins Superbibs.

As soon as I pulled it out of the box, I said to myself "Why didn't I think of that?"

It's such a simple - but genius! - idea.  Hang the bibs upside down by the pocket and they dry in no time!

You can even use the rack to hang the wash cloth you used to wash your child's face so you can reuse that later too.  See how much laundry you're cutting back on?

Best of all, The Bib Drying Rack isn't made of gaudy plastic like most baby products out there.  It's got a rust proof chrome finish that matches almost any kitchen decor so you won't be embarrassed to leave it on the counter, and it's perfectly sized to fit underneath standard upper cabinets.

And I love that Mommy Genius makes giving The Bib Drying Rack as a gift super simple.  You can order the rack alone, with two Bumkins Superbibs (you get your choice of girl, boy, gender neutral or a mix of boy/girl designs) or with two bibs and a coordinating organic washcloth bouquet:

Your order will be shipped wrapped up like mine was along with a personalized gift tag.  Whether you need a shower present or a new baby gift, it doesn't get any easier than that!  Just head on over to he website and shop away.

As a mother of twins, this rack has freed my kitchen counter from being a dumping ground for damp bibs.  Now if only Mommy Genius could do something about all those sippy cups....

One very lucky AFOMFT reader is going to win a "Smart Gift Set" of your very own, thanks to Mommy Genius!  It includes The Bib Drying Rack and two Bumkins Superbibs.  To enter, visit Mommy Genius and post a comment here telling me which bib set you'll choose if you win - girl, boy, gender neutral or boy/girl (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
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• Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win an amazing Bib Drying Rack from Mommy Genius @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
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• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends July 24th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on July 25th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Please note that Mommy Genius sent me one Bib Drying Rack with two Bumkins Superbibs for the purpose of this review.  The opinions I've shared of this product are my own.

Images: AFOMFT & Mommy Genius

MULTIPLES MONDAY: Oh How They Grow! {GIVEAWAY & DISCOUNT}

I looked at Gabrielle and Alaina the other day and couldn't believe how big they've gotten.  All of a sudden, they don't look like babies anymore.  They're little girls.  When on Earth did that happen?  And how can I stop the clock?

Since there's no way to freeze time (yet!), the next best thing is to try to remember all of the little details.  Now that we have the ability to record every moment, that should be easy enough, right?  But it turns out there are a few things that can't be captured in a photo or video and stored away, and that's where the great products from Pearhead come in.  Like the Handprint Growth Chart.

In "the olden days," our parents marked our heights on the walls of our bedrooms or in the door jam.  But I know we won't be living in our place forever and I'd be devastated to leave those memories behind, so this sweet - and portable! - keepsake is the perfect solution.  

The Handprint Growth Chart comes with a fabric marker for marking your child's height, as well as a plate with a tube of white paint so you can include a hand print too.  That's double the memories in one place!  I was so excited when ours arrived in the mail, I couldn't wait to pull it out.

The cotton twill fabric is nice and thick and the design is just as adorable as in the photos on the website.

What I like most about the growth chart (and the reason I'm including it in MULTIPLES MONDAY) is that there's more than enough space on it to include both girls' heights and hand prints.  It will be fun to compare their progress through the years!

I was all set to measure Gabrielle and Alaina and attempt the hand prints this weekend, but the girls got sick.  Since the combination of cranky toddlers and paint is a recipe for disaster, we're going to give it a try later this week when they're feeling better and I'll post pictures once we're done.  

If you haven't visited the Pearhead site, you should hop over and take a look. Their simple, modern designs are really well-priced for the quality.  In fact, almost everything they sell is less than $30 so it's a wonderful source for unique baby gifts that won't break the bank.  I love the Modern Wall Frame, which comes with the supplies to make a hand or foot print.

The baby keepsake set makes a big statement for just $13.

Every dad will want to brag with a book like this.

This modern twist on the baby book is funky and fun.

A collage which chronicles baby's first year would make a fabulous addition to any nursery.

And I adore Pearhead's sweet frames.  From first smile:

To loving mommy:

All of the moments you'll want to remember are covered.  My personal favorite?  The perfect pair, of course!

Pearhead's products give me the perfect excuse for breaking out of my digital world and getting some of my favorite pictures off the computer and out on display.  And now with our new Handprint Growth Chart, when I ask myself "Were they really ever that small?" I'll be able to see firsthand!

And so will one of you.  Pearhead has generously offered to give away one Handprint Growth Chart to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  The winner will have the choice of pink or blue.  To enter, visit Pearhead and post a comment here telling me what product of theirs you like most besides the ones you've already seen here (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
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• "Like" Pearhead on Facebook
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• Follow Pearhead & AFOMFT on Twitter (@PearheadInc & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win an adorable Handprint Growth Chart for your little one from @PearheadInc @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends July 5tth at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on July 6th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

NOTE: THIS GIVEAWAY HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH WEDNESDAY, JULY 7TH. THE WINNER WILL BE DRAWN THAT NIGHT AT 11:59 PM EST AND ANNOUNCED ON THURSDAY, JULY 8TH.

And that's not all!  Readers of AFOMFT can get 10% off all purchases at Pearhead by entering code MYFAVS at checkout through July 25th.  Happy shopping!

Please note that Pearhead sent me one Handprint Growth Chart for the purpose of this review.  The opinions I've shared of their products are my own.

Images: AFOMFT & Pearhead

MULTIPLES MONDAY: You Name It! {DISCOUNT}

Whether you have actual multiples or just multiple children, there's one thing that's certain - you have a lot of stuff. You know what I'm talking about - different sippies, snack cups, toys, pacis, etc. for each kid and usually more than one for each.  After a while, keeping track of what belongs to who becomes a nightmare.  So what's a mom to do?

Visit My Two Babes!  Started by Kristin, a mother of twins with a background in graphic design, My Two Babes makes adorable personalized labels that are perfect for keeping all of your stuff straight.  Made from vinyl that's waterproof and dishwasher safe, these labels work on anything from pacifiers:

And snack cups:

To art supplies:

And bottle parts:

You name it, you can label it!

My girls don't go to daycare but they're are always out and about with other children at the playground or the park so not a day goes by where their sippies and snack cups don't end up in someone else's hands, and often, their bags.  I tried writing their initials on things with permanent marker but after a few washes, that description proved to be false - it disappeared!  With labels from My Two Babes, not only will we always know what belongs to us, but I can also tell Gabrielle's sippy from Alaina's.  Finally!

The labels come in various sizes and shapes depending on your needs and you can customize them by choosing from four different fonts and colors.

The Daycare Package is a great value at $9 - you get more than 40 labels in two sizes.

And for my fellow twin mommies, there's a Twin Set too!

I'm sure the day will soon come where Gabrielle and Alaina will want to stick their names on everything but until then, I'll settle for personalizing things myself.  Come to think of it, a set of labels from My Two Babes would make a great gift for mothers and mothers-to-be.  Not only will you be giving something useful but also peace of mind - no more losing pacifiers or sippies at the park or daycare. Not bad for less than $10!

Kristin has generously offered readers of AFOMFT a $1 credit toward any purchase from My Two Babes.  Just enter code FAVORITE in the message to seller box at checkout and the discount will be refunded to you via Paypal. Enjoy!

Images: My Two Babes