You’ll find some tips about composting, growing tomatoes and ways to involve your children on a previous post titled “Summer Gardening with Your Kids”.

Gardening Resources

This topic is almost endless when looking online, but I’ll mention the resources that I enjoy.  Some are related to organic gardening, including sites where you can order organic plants online.

• Burpee.com is a wonderful resource for almost every aspect of gardening…buying plants, seeds, gardening tips & tools, advice and videos.  This includes both veggie and flower gardening, organic and not.  I LOVE this site.
• The Natural Gardening Company is the oldest certified organic nursery in the USA.  You can purchase your seeds and plants online for shipping at the appropriate planting time for your zone.
• Ed Hume Seeds has a great resource for what to grow for a family of four.  They offer a seed planting chart.  This has been a great help to me.
• If space is an issue, check out How to Grow a Vertical Garden in Raised beds.
• If you live in an area like me, you’ll need to consider a fence to keep the critters out.  I found some great tips at OrganicGardening.com.  They offer tips for do-it-yourself fencing.

I’ve also found a fantastic blog called “5 Minutes for Mom” and they are giving away Love Your Veggies Books & Garden Supplies.  All you need to do is go to the blog and make a comment.  How easy is that.

I hope I’ve helped you a bit.  It is so important to make gardening a family oriented tradition.  We have a great time with it and my boys really love getting dirty.

Let me know if you have any great tips, ideas or other input….even if you  have a question, I’d love to hear from you and find you the answer you are looking for.

Thanks and happy gardening!

Rae Lynn @ Kidz Comfort

March also includes the following:

• March 5^th – Potty Dance Day
• March 7^th – Daughters’ and Sons’ Day
• March 12^th – Girl Scout Day
• March 17^th – Absolutely Incredible Kid Day
• March 18^th – Forgive Mom & Dad Day

To encourage reading with and about your children, we thought we would have a contest.  Sign up for our newsletter and you’ll be entered to win a one-year subscription to one of the following “Top 10” Parenting Magazines:

1.       Family Fun Magazine

2.       Parent & Child

3.       Parenting – Early Years

4.       Parenting – School Years

5.       Parents Magazine

Just subscribe to our free newsletter before March 31^st and you’ll be entered to win!  It’s as easy as that.

Good Luck!

-Rae Lynn @ Kidz Comfort

Submit your ideas and you could win a toddler size travel pillow of your choice if your charitable giving program name is chosen!

Examples:
Kohl’s has “Kohl’s Cares for Kids”
Taggies has “Tags of Love”

Just post your Charitable Giving Program name idea, your own first name and an email address that we can contact you at on our blog. This contest wont last long. We hope to launch by August 31st!

Thanks so much
raelynn @ Kidz Comfort

Our contest ran from June 8th to June 14th.  We have determined our winner with the help of Random.org.

Congratulations to Marla, who will have her choice of either a Bed Bumper for Big Kids or a Toddler Size Pillow, compliments of Kidz Comfort!

I love my Bed Bumper!

We would still love to hear from you…check out our site and tell us how we could improve.  Whether it is a larger selection, more variety for each product, website navigation, or anything else…we’d love to hear your ideas and opinions.

Read more about why Toddler Size Pillows may be the right choice for your child:  Read Full Story

Read more about Bed Bumpers for Big Kids and their benefits:  Read Full Story

Here is your chance to win your choice of a Bed Bumper for Big Kids OR one of our Toddler Size Pillows!  Whether you have kids or need a gift for some one else’s child, this is a great opportunity!

• Entry: Just visit our site and then come back here to let everyone know what item and what design you would choose.  I would also love to hear your suggestions on new designs.
• Extra Entry: Join our email list, either here or on our website, and you will get an extra entry.
• Extra Entry: Tweet about this contest on Twitter and receive an entry.
• Contest closing is midnight EST, Sunday June 14th.
• The winner will be chosen using Random.org.

Come see our one-of-a-kind Bed Bumpers for Big Kids.  I know you’ll appreciate them!  I know I did.

I LOVE my Bed Bumper for Big Kids

When I checked on my son the other night, I was soooo thankful that I had created these bumpers.  After all, he is a wild sleeper.  I just had to snap a picture to show everyone exactly how useful they are.  My son had managed to turn himself completely sideways, jamming his head up against what would have been a hard wall.

Our Bed Bumpers for Big Kids are made of 100% cotton with a thick polyester non-allergenic fill creating the soft and safe buffer for your child.

In addition, during colder months, it actually prevents a child’s body from resting up against a cold wall.  We especially appreciate that up here in New England.

We had originally created these bumpers for our own two boys just over two years ago.  We had been concerned about all the tossing & turning they were doing, and all the banging and bumping we could hear during the night.  At least one of them would wake up from this several times each week.  I had to come up with something to help.

The Bed Bumper for Big Kids was then born.  It works on any clean painted wall, best used where your child’s bedside runs along the wall.  It will help them sleep safely through the night, comfy and cozy.

If you are still confused about how they work, check out this video on how to actually mount the bumper on your child’s wall.

Don’t forget to pass this on and enter as many times as you like.

Sleep well!

Read more about Bed Bumpers for Big Kids HERE.

raelynn @ Kidz Comfort

Our final winner will be receiving a Box-Set of 5 CD’s titled “Tired of Nagging?  Get Your Kids to Cooperate.“  Compliments of Susan P. Epstein, LCSW, Parent Life Coach.  Check out her other products at parentingpowers.com.  This is more than a $400 Value!

I am glad I am not the only one who has questions and concerns about my children’s behavior.  The winner of this final giveaway, as determined by Random.org, is Reiza!

Congratulations Reiza!

Please come back and visit soon for more interesting posts and comments from lots of interesting people.

But first…

Congratulations to the winner of our most recent After Holiday Giveaway!

Thank you for all the great replies to our last contest question about your special Valentine celebrations.  Our 10th Giveaway Winner is Jean D. who will be receiving A $15 Gift Certificate to Chicks & Cubs, compliments of Cynthia from www.chicksandcubs.com. 

Ok, now to the next and FINAL giveaway…This Box-Set of 5 CD’s titled “Tired of Nagging?  Get Your Kids to Cooperate.“  Compliments of Susan P. Epstein, LCSW, Parent Life Coach.  Check out her other products at parentingpowers.com.  This is more than a $400 Value!  You cannot miss out on this one!

My thought of the day:  As you may or may not know from previous posts, I have two boys…a 4-year old and a 5-year old.  They are polar opposites in most ways.  One is high-maintenance, one is laid back.  One is artistic, one is more about wrestling and rough-housing.  One loves competitive sports, the other hates playing against people because he will risk losing.  We’ve had a lot of challenges over the past 5+ years, and I know we have many many more to come.  There are a couple phases that have been extremely difficult for us, causing us to actually research the answers to our questions.  One was that our first born had tons of sleep issues…always crying, never falling asleep unless he was being held and rocked (although, in hindsight, I’m certain we created this issue).  The second biggest issue we’ve had so far is the tantrums.  If there is a Guinness Book record for longest and loudest temper tantrum, I am certain that my 5-year old would have won!

This leads to my next question…

Whether you have kids or not, I would love to hear what your issues or questions have been?  If you have kids, what were your biggest challenges?  If you don’t have kids, but spend time with some one else’s kids, you must have things you’d like to vent about.  Just post it here.

If you have a Twitter account, and you want additional entries, just re-tweet and comment here about it.

The deadline for giveaway #11 entry is 11:59pm EST, Thursday February 12th, 2009.  To review the rules of our giveaway, please CLICK HERE.

But first…

Congratulations to the winner of our most recent After Holiday Giveaway!

Thank you for all the great replies to our last contest question about how you felt on election day or inauguration day.  Our 9th Giveaway Winner is Cindy who will be receiving A Gift Certificate for a FREE Personalized Birthday CD, compliments of Victoria from www.kidspersonalizedmusic.net.  ($25 Value). 

Ok, now to the next giveaway…

Our next giveaway is for:  A $15 Gift Certificate to Chicks & Cubs, compliments of Cynthia from www.chicksandcubs.com. 

Chicks and Cubs is THE place to shop for all of your keepsake wants and needs, and all the child safety products that you could imagine!  If it’s out there, she has it.  Don’t forget to check out her great prices on Baby Shoe Bronzing and her ongoing Loot 4 Mama Giveaway.

My thought of the day:  Valentines Day has always been a bit controversial to some.  I know that it can be tough for some single people, although when I was single, there was always some one to surprise with a small gesture of love, such as for a niece, nephew, or close friend.  I understand that it has turned into another excuse for retailers to tug on our “love-stings”, but I also enjoy it very much myself, especially now that I have kids.  I love to think of something simple and inexpensive, but thoughtful and sweet to give to the ones that I love.  For my Husband, it could be as simple as getting a babysitter and going out to dinner for a couple hours.  I vividly remember when I was a child, my Mom ALWAYS got me a giant chocolate Kiss every singe year.  BOY, did I love that!  It’s a tradition I’d love to continue with my children.  For those that are single out there…what’s wrong with buying yourself something special…you deserve it!

This leads to my next question…

What, if anything, do you do on Valentines day for yourself or the ones that you love?

The deadline for giveaway #10 entry is 11:59pm EST, Sunday February 8th, 2009.  To review the rules of our giveaway, please CLICK HERE.

But first…

Congratulations to the winner of our most recent After Holiday Giveaway!

We heard some great ideas for ways we can all relax and de-stress our lives.  Our 8th Giveaway Winner is “The Mom Jen” who  relaxes by slipping under the covers with a magazine and some chocolate.  mmmmmm, chocolate.  Jen will be receiving Crystal Wine Charms, compliments of Juli from www.moonstarj3.etsy.com and www.moonstarj3.blogspot.com

Ok, now to the next giveaway…

Our next giveaway is for:  A Gift Certificate for a FREE Personalized Birthday CD, compliments of Victoria from www.kidspersonalizedmusic.net.  ($25 Value). 

What a cool gift for a child.  Kids love to hear or read their names in books and CDs.  What a great idea and a great thing to try to win for any child’s upcoming birthday.

My thought of the day:  The recent election has been a whirlwind.  So many emotions from so many people.  Some are negative and some are positive, but thankfully I have heard mostly positive.  This is the first election where I was thrilled with the presidential selection.  I actually watched some of Inauguration day for the first time ever.  I remember thinking how exhausted Michele and Obama must be after that very long day of ceremonies and balls.  For some reason I just feel so differently with this president.  He seems more human to me.  I have high hopes for Obama and look forward to see how he fixes the mess our country is in.

This leads to my next question…

Did you feel any strong emotions (either negative or positive) on election day or on Inauguration day?  I would love to hear about it.

The deadline for giveaway #9 entry is 11:59pm EST, Wednesday January 28th, 2009.  To review the rules of our giveaway, please CLICK HERE.

But first…

Congratulations to the winner of our most recent After Holiday Giveaway!

What fantastic and funny stories about most embarrassing moments!  Our 7th Giveaway Winner is CanCan (Mom Most Traveled)!  She had a very funny story about inadvertently flashing complete strangers!  CanCan will be receiving A Toddler Spa Towel Wrap, compliments of Vanessa from www.michaelgrace.etsy.com. 

Ok, now to the next giveaway…

Our next giveaway is for:  Crystal Wine Charms, compliments of Juli from www.moonstarj3.etsy.com and www.moonstarj3.blogspot.com

I don’t know about you, but I love to have the occasional glass of wine, mostly due to its health benefits, of course.  Make sure to enter this one!

My thought of the day:  There are lots of things that I love to do…some more than others of course.  I try to do something that I love each and every day.  We all need some “release”, or some way to forget about our troubles.  My methods of relaxing are probably simpler than others, but none the less, they relax me and that is all that matters!  I like to play a game called Bubble Shooter at a site called Twitter Break…I’m an addict.  I like to play games with my boys.  I like to watch very funny movies with my Husband.  And, I like to have a glass of red wine once in a while.

This leads to my next question…

What is it that you like to do to relax at the end of a stressful day / week?

The deadline for giveaway #8 entry is 11:59pm EST, Wednesday January 14th, 2009.  To review the rules of our giveaway, please CLICK HERE.