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Sometimes it seems like the quest for the perfect organizer is an endless one…and it doesn’t get any easier once you’re managing a family on top of all your own commitments. To make it a little easier to stay on track without compromising your sense of style, we’ve found a few great products that just might be perfect for you!

1. BusyBodyBook offers a range of modern, gender-neutral planners, calendars, and weekly organizers, all based on a grid format that lets you track up to 5 people at the same time. The weekly organizer (available in both August-August and January-December formats) also includes a full page of note-taking space for each week, making it easy to track those tasks that need to be completed soon…but maybe not today. Prices range from $17.95 for the weekly organizer to $12.95 for the undated grid pad.

2. Truly Mom is a line of stylish stationery, planners, calendars, and more. The weekly planner runs from September-December (of the following year, of course) and includes monthly pages, stickers, and a handy pocket designed to hold all those little scraps of paper than accumulate at the bottom of your purse. At $6.95, this compact planner is a great deal, as well!

3. momAgenda’s offerings are more expensive, but worth it if you’re interested in a complete system. Colorful planners, organizers, notepads, and more are designed to meet any need–and are refillable! The website also offers downloadable lists to help you organize specific tasks such as throwing a birthday party, tracking your spending, tracking holiday gift purchases, and setting goals. Prices range from free (for the downloads) to $145 for a refillable leather binder. Refills (which may be purchased and used on their own) are $23.95, and cover the months of September-December.

4. Galison’s Weekly Organizers offer a great value for anyone interested in an undated system. Within each stylish folder, you’ll find a sheet that helps you plan your week, as well as sticky notes in a variety of sizes and a reclosable envelope to hold receipts or any anything else that comes your way. Priced at just $17, these would make fantastic gifts for friends and family members as well!

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We’re giving away a $20 Gift Certificate for ThreadlessKids.com!!

Threadless Kids has tons of unique & fun onesies, tees and hoodies for babies and kids. Perfect for your fashionable bambino!

We love the unique designs on the clothing at ThreadlessKids.com. So many cute onesies for baby and cool tees for kids, most styles under $18.

Wanna Win?

To enter, provide your name and valid email address in the contest box below. (Do not leave a comment to enter the contest!)

Details

Winner will be randomly selected and notified via email before July 10th. Contest runs from June 29th till July 5th at 11:59pm EST. Must be 18 or older to enter.

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That’s right, we’re giving away Softsoap® BRAND Liquid Hand Soap to 25 lucky readers of any Fashionable Media blog! Doesn’t matter whether you like The Fashionable Housewife, The Fashionable Gal, The Fashionable Bambino, or if you like all three! You are eligible to win!

Why A Softsoap Giveaway?

Because it’s hard to be fashionable when you’re under the weather. I know! I was sick for almost 4 weeks and it was probably because I forgot to wash my hands when I came back from after grocery shopping.

Keep yourself healthy by practicing good habits – and show your kids how to properly clean their hands by using warm soapy water, scrubbing hand surfaces and nails for 20 seconds, rinsing well and drying with a clean towel. Remember that germs can linger under rings – so scrub under that bling, too!

Be a trend-setter in your own home. Help combat the spread of germs by building daily hand washing routines among your family and empowering your children to become “germ fighters.” This is so important, especially in the world we live in today. You never know what you are going to encounter when you leave the house… Swine Flu anyone?

And remember that if soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based gel to clean hands. It’s always good to carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you at all times!

Follow @LatherUp on Twitter and visit www.latherupforgoodhealth.com for more ways to keep your family healthier.

Wanna Win?

All you have to do is:

1) Follow @LatherUp and @thehousewife on Twitter
2) RT a hand-washing fact by @LatherUp OR send a hand-washing tip to @LatherUp
3) Then RT this contest by copy and pasting the following: Please RT! @thehousewife is having a huge Softsoap® Liquid Hand Soap Giveaway! 25 Winners! Enter before midnight! http://bit.ly/UaLBn

When you’ve done all three, click here to leave a comment on The Fashionable Housewife to let us know, and you’ll be entered to win!

Details

You have until midnight tonight (6/22/2009) to enter this contest!

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Summer is here, and the Kessler Foundation (one of the largest nonprofits serving people with physical disabilities) and its chapter of ThinkFirst (a national injury prevention program that teaches children how to decrease their risk of experiencing a disabling injury) would like to take this opportunity to provide parents with some important tips to help keep children safe during these busy and active months. Nearly half of all childhood injury-related deaths take place in the summer months–and many of those can be prevented without compromising a moment of anyone’s fun in the sun!

1. Check all outdoor toys that have been stored during the winter to insure no wheels are loose, no pieces are missing, and there is no other wear that would make the toy unsafe for children. For new toys, check the packaging for warning labels and consider checking online to be sure that the toy is considered safe by child safety advocates.

2. Insist that your children wear a helmet every time they ride their bike, skateboard or rollerblade. Studies have shown wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of a head injuries by as much as 85 percent. When purchasing a helmet, insure that it fits properly and meets or exceeds the safety standards developed by American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

3. At the pool, experts recommend that young children do not dive at all, while older children should only do so in at least eight feet of water with arms extended out in front. Also teach all children to look before they leap into the water–it’s the only way to be sure that they won’t land in a crowded area of the water and potentially injure both themselves and others.

4. Always require children to wear a seatbelt while riding in a car and check to be sure that the belt is snug across their hips. If your car becomes really hot, take care to avoid “buckle burns”–this can be a particular problem for young children who are still in car seats. And, of course, NEVER leave a child unattended in a car!

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As he prepares to welcome twin daughters this summer, award-winning stage and screen actor Matthew Broderick is putting a new spin on Father’s Day for his son!! He’s giving 6-year-old son James Wilkie the best gift of all – guest starring in one of his favorite shows, Cyberchase – the Emmy Award-winning animated math series.

“My son loves Cyberchase, so I was happy to lend my voice to the show,” said Matthew Broderick. “The best part is that I haven’t told him I did it; I’m waiting to surprise him when we watch the episode together. I’m sure he’ll be more impressed by it than any other work I’ve done!”

In this special “Father’s Day” episode of Cyberchase premiering June 19 on PBS KIDS GO! (check local listings for times), Matthew Broderick voices the character of Max who, along with the help of the CyberSquad, tries to stop Hacker from setting out to ruin Father’s Day.

Be sure to tune in and watch it!! it’s going to be great!!

Following the June 19 on-air premiere, the full “Father’s Day” episode with Matthew Broderick will be available for streaming at Cyberchase Online at pbskidsgo.org/cyberchase and on the PBS KIDS GO! video player at pbskidsgo.org/video. For more Cyberchase fun, kids will also be able to print their very own Cyberchase Father’s Day cards and experience other activities at Cyberchase Online.

Now in its seventh season, Cyberchase brings math challenges to kids through television, online games, short form online videos and rich outreach activities.

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New from Huggies comes Pure and Natural diapers! The new super premium diaper features a breathable outer cover that includes organic cotton. Plus, it’s hypoallergenic, fragrance free and includes a touch of aloe and E.

We’re giving away 1 pack of the new Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers to 1 lucky winner! Please note that you may choose from the following sizes

• Newborn (Up to 10 lbs)
• Size 1 (Up to 14 lbs)
• Size 2 (up to 18 lbs)

I got to try these fabulous diapers and they are so soft and cuddly! If you aren’t into cloth diapering, but want to do good by your baby, these natural diapers are a great alternative. These are also a great choice for cloth diapering moms that want something easy for backup while they are out and about, but don’t want to compromise on quality and natural elements.

Don’t want to wait to win? Sign up for a free sample or purchase Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers on Amazon.com or your local grocery store.

Also new from the brand is Huggies® Enjoy the Ride Rewards, which offers moms a chance to earn reward points which can be spent on chances to win valuable prizes such as trips, gift cards and more! Moms can sign up for the rewards program by going to www.enjoytheriderewards.com, and entering special codes that will be located on direct mail pieces, magazine ads, and online. Moms can also earn points by taking polls, watching videos and participating in other fun activities on the program’s Web site.

Wanna Win?

You have to be a mom or know a mom to win! All you have to do is tell us the name and age of the baby you’ll be using the diapers on and enter your name and valid email address into the contest box below. That’s it!

We’d also super appreciate it if you tweet about the contest or post about it on your own blog!!

Details

Winner will be chosen at random. Must be 18 or older and a US resident to enter. Contest runs from June 16th - 23rd. Last chance to enter is June 23rd at midnight.

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As you strive to put together a creative, modern nursery, it can be difficult to find a mobile that matches your sense of style. Some of us are crafty enough to tackle the project and create our own unique piece, while others (like me!) are left trawling all over the internet in a desperate quest for something we can stand to look at every day.

Enter three fabulous companies, each offering their own (affordable) take on the modern mobile:

1. At Gifts Define, the DECO Mobile offers six adorable and colorful handmade options with themes ranging from “Home Sweet Home” to “Bird Parade.” Each sells for $78.

2. At Petit Collage, three stylish bamboo mobiles offer new parents an environmentally friendly (and retro-cool) choice priced right at just $68 each.

3. At Hanging Mobile Gallery, new parents can browse through a wide range of options in categories such as “Educational,” “Baby and Child,” or “Modern” to make the perfect selection for their little one. Best of all, prices start under $30.

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Just because your waistline is growing at the same rate that the economy is shrinking doesn’t mean that you can’t show off your bump in designer style. InStyleBelly.com offers an affordable array of new and gently used fashions at their online consignment shop.

From the company’s press release:
Women don’t want to give up style for nine months; they want to find an extension of their regular wardrobe rather than temporary departure from it. For example, if you wear Rock & Republic jeans pre-pregnancy, most likely you’ll want to wear them when expecting too. Now you can. Today’s designers showcase an expecting mom’s new curves and make clothing that is size appropriate verses the one-size-fits-all mentality from the past. InStyleBelly offers a large selection of affordable maternity clothing for casual, business/professional and special occasions from specialty retailers including GAP and Ann Taylor; as well as designer brands such as Cynthia Rowley, Michael Stars and True Religion.

From their current stock:

Isabella Oliver dress for $87

Jules & Jim pantsuit for $90

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Wondering what to get your dad or the father of your children for Father’s Day? Well, look no further because Rue La La has done the thinking for you.

RueLaLa.com will launch their first multi-brand event especially for dad on June 8th at 11:00am EST featuring a mix of great brands and experiences every dad is sure to love. Score fabulous gifts from Tumi, Cuisinart, Rosie, Frette, Rabbit, Tommy Bahama, Hickey Freeman and more at 50%-80% below retail price.

Want to shop for dad now or plan to procrastinate?

Rue La La has it all covered! Check out the site for a cool new men’s boutique launching everyday between now and Father’s Day where you are sure to find the perfect gift.

Visit Rue La La on June 8th and you will find the following fantastic steals as well as many more!

What is RueLaLa?

RueLaLa is an exclusive, invitation-only online destination connecting consumers to that which only fashion insiders used to be privy to. The site features up to two new private sale boutiques a day, each open for just a brief window of time. Boutiques offer members access to current season merchandise from a mix of fashion and lifestyle brands that range from super premium labels to more mainstream must-haves at discounts of 30% to 80% below retail.

RueLaLa is accessible through membership only. Membership is free but available through invitation-only.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN through The Fashionable Bambino or enter this email address as your special key to get in: sarah@thefashionablehousewife.com

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Vaginal dryness is a tremendous challenge that can make new mothers feel even more overwhelmed than they already do.

While many women experience a stage of vaginal dryness after they give birth, a long-lasting vaginal moisturizer like Replens Long-Lasting Vaginal Moisturizer is designed to help soothe and replenish vaginal moisture for up to three full days with a single application, helping women make the gradual transition from pregnancy back to normal daily comfort. Replens is estrogen free, hypo-allergenic, odorless and safe for nursing mothers who are especially susceptible to vaginal dryness, as they tend to experience more dramatic fluctuations in estrogen levels that can cause vaginal tissues to become thin, dry, and less elastic. Replens works immediately to provide relief so that you can worry about more important things, like being a brand-new mom.

Replens is available at most drug or discount stores as well as at Drugstore.com.

Visit www.replens.com

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