Fresh Air and Sunshine

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on May 19, 2011

It rained three days this last week, but Noah asked every day – multiple times – if it was summer yet. That boy is itchin’ to spend time outside. He wants to feel the sun on his skin. He’s dying to play in the water. Heck, he played outside every day this week! He didn’t care if it was raining.

Me, on the other hand? I don’t like to be cold. Or hot. A perfect day, in my book, is a breezy 70 degrees, with only white, puffy clouds in the sky. Think Hawaii. Or San Diego. I’d be outside every day if I lived in either place.

But, it’s not all about me…

With Noah dying to be outside, Ben’s newfound freedom found in riding a two-wheeler, and my new rollerblades, we’ve spent a lot of time roaming our neighborhood streets and trails this week. Ignore the cold weather. Ignore the wind. Ignore the allergies. We’ve had fun!

Sunshine and Fresh Air

You can tell in that picture of Timmy that it was windy… poor baby could barely keep his eyes open! In spite of it, I think he enjoyed being outside almost as much as the rest of us, though. Well, I don’t think any of us enjoyed it as much as Noah did, but close.

Being that he can’t move around like the rest of us, I had to bundle Timmy up against the cool wind. Good thing he likes his lovies and soft blankets more than any toys! When Timmy was really little myMonkeymoo sent us their stroller blanket, stroller pad and a Monkey Bucket.

The blanket and pad have become a must-have when we’re out and about, but you will often see any one of my kiddos carrying around the blanket around the house… It’s one that you just like to snuggle! The Monkey Bucket came in super handy when Timmy and I were in Florida. It was a perfect little place for park tickets, sunscreen, my phone and sunglasses – everything we needed close by, but couldn’t lose. I’m sure Timmy will love keeping all of his goodies in it as he gets older.

Win it!

Have your kiddos been dying to get outside, regardless of the weather? Well, myMonkeymoo wants to make sure that your little one stays nice and cozy! Leave me a comment, before 9pm on May 31st, telling me about what you have done to help keep your kids from driving you crazy with the countdown to summer. Your comment will enter you to win a Stroller Pad and Blanket Set and it’ll help me figure out what to do with Noah!

For additional entries, you may leave a comment if you follow myMonkeymoo on Twitter and yet another if you “like” the myMonkeymoo page on Facebook.

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Win big on my 1000th post! Mutsy Spider Giveaway

by Christine - From Dates to Diapers on November 22, 2008

My newest favorite on-the-go toy is my 4Rider, featuring Mutsy’s signature modern profile with edgy, single-spoke wheels.

The Mutsy collection is expertly designed to meet parents’ every need with a unique travel system that is extremely flexible – perfect for the mom on the go.

The basis of the Mutsy range is three frames, each with its own specific features. Various components fit into the clean and modern Mutsy frames such as a travel cot (bassinet), a stroller seat, a car seat (with adaptor). An intelligent click mechanism allows for components to be easily interchanged with a single movement.

The easy click mechanism is found on the Babysitter chassis, as well. The Babysitter is a convenient and portable lightweight aluminum stand that allows Mutsy’s stroller seat to become a baby rocker.

The unique Mutsy system has allowed me the luxury of on-the-go ease. I so wish I had the travel cot (bassinet) when my Noah was a wee babe, but I must say that this one of a kind 4Rider stroller has become my new favorite… It really is so easy to use and manuever!

I have found, though, that folding my 4Rider can be a bit tricky… I have to have one of the twins help me by holding the fold-lock lever so I can fold it with a quick (and sometimes hard) movement.

What I like most about this system is that it is designed to grow with your child…. Use the bassinet for your baby, the stroller seat for your toddler, and the fun seat to make traveling in the stroller fun for your little guy.

With many other features, such as the dinner tray, which can replace the front bumper bar for snack or mealtime, and the diaper bag, which can be attached to the back of the seat or the stroller handle for hands-free access, make the Mutsy systems some of the most versatile.

In case you don’t want to take my word for it, here are some famous parents who love Mutsy:
Christina Aguilera
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Heidi Klum
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Check out mutsy.com, for more info. Or, go to moderntots.com to purchase your very own system! You can enter the code from dates to diapers to receive a 10% discount on any Mutsy order!

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Enter to Win!

Being that I have been away for what seems like sooo long, and this is, in fact, my 1000th post here at From Dates to Diapers (yay me!), I have a Mutsy Spider, as well as a My Bag (from Kushies) to give to one of you… The Spider for mobility and My Bag to help keep you organized; a perfect combination for you to effortlessly travel with your little one!

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Here’s how to enter:
  • For an extra entry, grab my giveaway button, post it somewhere on your blog, and leave me a separate comment telling me you did that. (This is not a gift guide related giveaway, so be sure you grab the button below for your extra entry!)
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  • If you are not a blogger, email 3 of your friends telling them about this giveaway, and cc me at fromdatestodiapers@gmail.com.
  • For yet another entry,visit An Ordinary Life, then tell me what you like about her Feeding Time post.
  • Enter by 9pm (pst) on Friday, December 12th. US residents only, please.
  • One lucky commenter will be chosen at random and notified via email, so make sure you leave a valid email address in your comment.

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