Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow for Breastfeeding Moms Blog

Ultimate Blog Party 2012

2012-04-18T20:39:00.001-04:00

The Ultimate Blog Party is here. For those of you visiting for the party, welcome and for the rest of you join in the fun. Pull up and chair, turn on some party music, and let's get this party started!!!!

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Hi, I'm Lois, owner of the Cushie Pushie Company, and inventor of the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow for Nursing Moms. I have two boys, 8 and 6 who keep me very, very, and did I mention very busy! If that is not enough, I also work full-time in marketing. I also blog at Goodies for Mom about innovative products, great mom-owned businesses, helpful sites, family related news, and give lots of GOODIES away.

Good luck and do not forget to head over to Ultimate Blog Party at 5 Minutes for Mom to keep on partying and lots more prizes!!!

Cushie Pushie to Participate in Ultimate Blog Party 2010

2010-03-31T22:26:00.000-04:00

The Cushie Pushie Company will be participating in the Ultimate Blog Party 2010 hosted by 5minutesformom.com. During the big party being held April 9-16, 2010, we will be giving away a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow to one lucky party goer.

Adoption Awareness Month: Breastfeeding Your Adopted Child

2009-11-29T21:25:00.001-05:00

As we contemplate adoption, there is one thing that I would really like to be able to do for our adopted child. I felt it was very important with both my sons to breastfeed them as long as I could and I would really like to try to do this for our adopted child also. Breast milk is easily digested and contains antibodies that can help protect infants from infections. Not only does breast milk provide a great source of nutrition, but it really is a wonderful bonding time between mother and child. Something that is especially important with an adopted child.

However, breastfeeding an adopted child provides its own unique set of challenges. Here are some tips to help in breastfeeding an adopted child:

Relactation, where a mother has previously breastfeed, tends to be more successful than induced lactation for a mother who has never breastfed in the past. It usually provides a greater milk supply. The shorter time since she last breastfed, also helps with a larger production of milk.
Prior to the baby arriving, regular breast stimulation is needed, preferable using a hospital-grade double electric pump. Pump for 10-15 minutes every 3-4 hours for several weeks to several months before the baby arrives if this is possible. Make sure to freeze it to store up. It may take a week or more to begin producing milk. This can cause a problem if you are placed with a child that is about to be born or already born but it is still possible.
Once the baby arrives, the baby can be encouraged to suck by using a Supplemental Nursing System. This aid allows a baby to breastfeed while at the same time receiving supplemental formula through a thin tube next to your nipple.
Many women try to induce lactation by using medications and supplements. One such supplement, Goat's Rue Capsules, are made from an herb and are reported to help increase breastmilk by stimulating the development of mammary tissue. Some physicians will prescribe short term use of an oral contraceptive containing estrogen and progesterone.
Often times supplementing with formula is needed. Realistic expections are that most likely enough milk will not be produced and supplementing will be needed. The adopted mother should concentrate on the amount she is able to provide no matter how small, and the bond she is creating with her child.
If you are unable to produce milk, you can still use the Supplemental Nursing System to fed your child formula and create the skin to skin contact that helps create a feeling of trust and security for a newborn.
La Leche League International can provide more information, and possibly connect you with other adoptive mothers in your area who are nursing or have nursed. They also have online forums where you can ask questions of leaders and other nursing mothers.
Local lacation consultants can also be a great resource in making sure the baby is latching on properly and giving even more tips and advice. Do not hesitate to call them if you have any concerns.

According Jody Wright of Infant Massage USA, "I also found, personally, a profound hormonal benefit to breastfeeding. I might sit down to nurse in a harried state, and a few minutes later realize I could not even remember why I had been upset." [Read Jody Wright's story of breastfeeding her three adopted children.]

Breastfeeding an adopted infant is definitely possible and definitely worth it. The more educated and commited one, the better chance there is of having a positive outcome for both mother and child.

Sources:

Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Alison Dodge of Happy Bambino
Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding ©2009 by Marianne Niefert, M.D. Used with permission from Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
Breastfeeding an adopted baby (Baby Center)

Cushie Pushie Company Named One of Top 200 Leading Moms in Business

2009-05-18T07:00:00.000-04:00

For Immediate Release
Contact: marketing@cushiepushie.com

CUSHIE PUSHIE COMPANY NAMED
ONE OF TOP 200 LEADING MOMS IN BUSINESS

The Cushie Pushie Company announced today that it has been recognized as one of the top 200 mom-owned businesses in StartupNation’s 2009 Leading Moms In Business Competition (http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009). The competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, recognizes the achievements of mothers across the country who run outstanding businesses.

Lois Whittaker, owner of the Cushie Pushie Company, is one mother who realizes how important it is for mothers to help support each other. To this effort, she has invented the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow for Nursing Moms. The breastfeeding pillow was designed to help support a woman’s breast for easier breastfeeding.

"Moms across America were honored in this year’s ranking, showing that they’re capable of starting and running successful businesses while managing to balance family, career, home and self," said Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation. "Well over 600,000 votes were cast in support of several thousand contestants. What an incredible achievement to be named a winner, and what an inspiration for anyone looking to start their own business.”

“Honors like this one reinforce to me why what we do is so important to our economy, other mothers, their babies, our families, and ourselves,” states Lois. “I am proud to be recognized with such accomplished, intelligent, incredible women who undertook not only the difficult, yet rewarding job of mother, but then took on the equally demanding job of running their own businesses.”

StartupNation (http://www.startupnation.com/) launched the first annual Leading Moms in Business Competition in January with the support of VerticalResponse (http://www.verticalresponse.com/) to recognize the achievements of mom entrepreneurs across the US. Winners were selected and ranked according to public votes accumulated from January through March, 2009. The elite 200 win bragging rights, promotional support, and digital winner’s emblems recognizing their achievements as the Leading Moms in Business.

About Cushie Pushie Company
The Cushie Pushie Company is headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ. A working mother of two, Lois Whittaker is the owner of the company and inventor of the Cushie PushieTM. With a goal to make breastfeeding easier for new as well as experience moms, the Cushie Pushie Company aims to provide a quality product at a reasonable cost. The Cushie PushieTM Organic version is produced from 100% organic cotton flannel and 100% organic cotton batting. This is the first product of its kind to provide breast support for breastfeeding mothers made from organic materials. Lois also blogs about products, giveaways, and articles for moms and babies at Goodies for Mom (http://www.goodiesformom.com/).

For more information, visit http://www.cushiepushie.com/.
For additional press information, visit http://www.cushiepushie.com/press.htm.

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Multi-User Green Breastpump Now Available

2009-04-17T22:09:00.001-04:00

As an advocate of breastfeeding, and a working mom, a breastpump was a very important part of my life when my boys were babies, especially when my first ended up in the NICU. It always bothered me that the expensive hospital grade pumps could be reused by different users but I was was stuck with the personal model that I bought. My electric model was not a cheap purchase either, I think it was around $250. It is still sitting in my closet upstairs taking up space.

With the birth rate at more than 4 million each year, it is estimated that at least 2 million breastpumps are purchased annually by new parents. The majority of these pumps─those that don't end up in attics, cellars and closets─end up in landfills. This is due to that the fact that the majority of pumps are designed as single-user devices, and with that the FDA states that these type of pumps can be not be shared between mothers.

Well, Hygeia has developed a solution to be able to help keep more breast pumps out of the already overcrowded landfills. They announced the launch of the first Green breastpump. The Hygeia EnJoye™ Breastpump was designed and is registered with the FDA as a multi-user product. When a Hygeia consumer no longer needs her breastpump, it can be re-used if each mother has her own personal accessory set, similar to hospital grade systems.

The breakthrough is Hygeia's adaptation of the hospital technology into a consumer product that's portable, economical, and safe for re-use between mothers. All the parts that touch a mother or her milk are part of her personal accessory set. In addition, the Hygeia Enjoye breastpump features an optional reusable lithium ion battery. Another Green feature, since most breastpumps typically use multiple AA batteries that end up in landfills after use.

The pump retails for $299 and the personal accessory pack is just $35.00.

John Estill, CEO of Hygeia, states that "Hygeia is committed to the environment and making the earth a Greener place for new parents and babies."

[See the new Hygeia EnJoye™ Breastpump.]

About Hygeia - Mother's Milk… The Promise of Health™
At Hygeia, our mission is to support breastfeeding. Hygeia products are made by professionals who have a depth of personal and industry experience in breastfeeding and who share the vision to create a different kind of breastfeeding products company.

Mothering Publisher O'Mara Sets the Record Straight: Breast is Best

2009-04-16T21:47:00.000-04:00

Peggy O'Mara, publisher, editor and owner of Mothering magazine for 33 years, is one of the most respected voices in natural parenting. O'Mara is setting the record straight in her latest editorial "Case is Closed: Breast is Best."

The editorial responds to the controversial and much publicized article by Hanna Rosin in the April 2009 issue of the Atlanta Monthly, entitled "The Case Against Breastfeeding." O'Mara's experience and impressive knowledge on breastfeeding are abundantly evident in this thoroughly researched response.

"Hanna Rosin's article exposes the dichotomy between the high value we place on breastfeeding and the low value we place on mothering, but it is cowardly to blame breastfeeding," states O'Mara. "Slandering breastfeeding because our society makes it inconvenient is like vacillating on equal pay for women because it's difficult to achieve. "

[Review the entire article]

About Peggy O'Mara
Peggy O'Mara of http://www.mothering.com/, has been the editor and publisher of Mothering magazine for 33 years. A published author and dynamic speaker, she has lectured and conducted workshops in conjunction with organizations such as the Omega Institute, Esalen, La Leche International, and Bioneers. She has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and has been featured in national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Mother Earth News, and Utne Magazine.

Ultimate Blog Party Winner

2009-04-16T20:53:00.000-04:00

The winner of the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow in our Ultimate Blog Party is:

Commenter #25 - SuzieB

Congratulations!!!!!!

Ultimate Blog Party - Let's Parteee!!!!!

2009-03-20T08:08:00.008-04:00

The Ultimate Blog Party is here. For those of you visiting for the party, welcome and for the rest of you join in the fun. Pull up and chair, turn on some party music, and let's get this party started!!!!

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Hi, I'm Lois, owner fo the Cushie Pushie Company, and inventor of the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow for Nursing Moms. I have two boys, 5 and 3 who keep me very, very, and did I mention very busy! If that is not enough, I also work full-time in marketing. I also blog at Goodies for Mom about innovative products, great mom-owned businesses, helpful sites, family related news, and give lots of GOODIES away. Stop over at our Goodies for Mom party for goody bags and door prizes!!!!

GIVEAWAY

We are giving away a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow. Just leave use a comment with your favorite fabric choice!!! Deadline is Friday, March 27, 2009 at midnight EST. Open to US residents only.

More Chances to Win
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Linking to this contest
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Voting for the Cushie Pushie Company in the Leading Moms in Business Contest each day for extra chances to win. (It's easy with just two quick clicks, no registering required to vote, and you can vote for us once a day for the length of this giveaway.)

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Cushie Pushie Included in Harmony Art Organic Products Listing

2009-03-09T22:47:00.002-04:00

The Cushie Pushie Company is very excited to have our breastfeeding pillow included on the Harmony Art website along with lots of other great organic products made from these beautiful fabrics manufactured by Harmony Art.

The Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow comes in two beautiful organic fabrics from Harmony Art - Garden and Whispering Grass.

[Check out these other great organic products.]

Cushie Pushie Company Wins Honorable Mention in StartUp Nation Home-based 100 Competition

2009-02-26T18:57:00.004-05:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

StartupNation Honors Nation’s Top Home-Based businesses

The Cushie Pushie Company and the Cushie Pushie^TM Breast Support Pillow Wins Honorary Mention in Business Competition under Most Innovative

Lawrenceville, NJ – The Cushie Pushie Company and the Cushie Pushie^TM Breast Support Pillow have been recognized by StartupNation (http://www.startupnation.com/) as an Honorary Mention in its annual Home Based 100 competition under the category of Most Innovative.

Many of the StartupNation Home-Based 100 submissions revealed that business owners are bucking the current economic downturn and finding business success in these tight times. Historically some of today’s most well known businesses started in a downturn, including Microsoft and General Electric.

“The 2008 ranking shows that the home-based business is more relevant than ever. The current recession has spurred a new wave of home based businesses as a response to loss of jobs, the need for supplemental income and the sheer passion for blazing your own trail and running your own show,” said Rich Sloan, co-founder of StartupNation.com, one of the leading small business networking and advice websites. “Home based businesses are the biggest block of all businesses in existence and we expect numbers to grow ever greater as extra bedrooms, kitchen tables, basements and garages become host to the innovative thinking and pursuit of success by millions of Americans.”

"We are very honored and excited to be recognized for our efforts to bring an innovative product to market that will help make breastfeeding easier for new moms," states Lois Whittaker, owner of the Cushie Pushie Company.

The StartupNation Home-Based 100 highlights 10 top-ten lists making it not just your ordinary business ranking. From the wackiest, to the most innovative, to the best financial performers – this unique and diverse list highlights the home-based businesses that usually go unrecognized, but still play a vital role in the economy today. The ten categories for 2008 include:

· Best Financial Performers
· Most Innovative
· Boomers Back in Business
· Greenest
· Yummiest
· Wackiest
· Grungiest
· Recession Busters
· Most Slacker-Friendly
· Most Glamorous

In addition to StartupNation staff, judges for this year’s Home Based 100 ranking included Adam Lowry, co-founder of Method Products, Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks North America, John Jantsch, founder of Duct Tape Marketing, and Mel Robbins, host of Make It Happen radio show.
The full results of the Home-Based 100 ranking are available on StartupNation’s website at http://www.startupnation.com/homebased100.

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About StartupNation
StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) provides over 175,000 pages of business advice and networking for entrepreneurs and serves millions of entrepreneurs annually.. . StartupNation is a free service founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs with the intention of providing a one-stop shop for entrepreneurial success, including blogs from a host of experts, podcasts, webcasts, eBooks, award-winning step-by-step advice, and more. .

About the Startupnation’s Founders – The Sloan Brothers
StartupNation co-founders and “chief startupologists,” Rich and Jeff Sloan, are two of the country’s leading small business experts and ran their business from home for eight years. The Sloan brothers speak frequently at entrepreneurial forums and act as sources for top media venues nationwide. They are authors of StartupNation: Open for Business, published by Doubleday, and provide their insight online at www.startupnation.com. The Sloan brothers are regularly quoted and featured in media such as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune Small Business, Entrepreneur Magazine, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, FOX News and many others.

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Kathleen Gratehouse, Borders + Gratehouse (415) 963-4174, kathleen (at) bordersgratehouse.com

SassyFrazz CyberBaby Shower Winner

2008-12-10T22:36:00.002-05:00

In honor of the new little edition Sarah of SassyFrazz is expecting, Happy Panda hosted a cyber shower and we gave away a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow to one lucky shower guest.

Congratulations to Michelle from TX who blogs at Our Full House.

Thanks everyone who stopped by for the party!!!

Cushie Pushie Winner on A Daycare Life

2008-12-04T22:05:00.002-05:00

A Daycare Life hosted a giveaway of our Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow on their blog as part of their big baby shower giveaway.

Congratulations to Kari from CA who won!!!!

Vote in Support of a Mother Who Helps Support Mothers: Local Mompreneur Runs for 2008 Startup Nation Home-Based Top 100

2008-10-20T19:24:00.001-04:00

Lois Whittaker is one mother who realizes how important it is for mothers to help support each other. To this effort, she has invented the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow for Nursing Moms. The breastfeeding pillow was designed to help support a woman’s breast for easier breastfeeding. Now, Lois is looking for other mothers to help support her as she runs to be named one of the 2008 Startup Nation Home-Based Top 100 Businesses.

The Cushie Pushie Company and the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow have been nominated in the Most Innovative and Wackiest Categories.

The second annual StartupNation Home-Based 100 Contest is a ranking of outstanding home-based businesses and the people behind them. Sponsored by Microsoft Office Live and FedEx Office, thousands of entries have been received for this year’s ranking. Now it is time to vote for the favorites to influence the judges’ decisions on who will be selected as the 100 winners. Throughout October, people can vote each day for their favorites. The ranking results will be published in mid-November.

It is estimated that approximately 74.2% of mothers breastfeed their babies at birth. However, these number drops significantly to 43.1% at 3 months and only 21.4% at 6 months (the pediatrician recommended breastfeeding period). More than 4.3 million babies were born this year, and the easier breastfeeding is the more likely a mother is to continue for a longer period of time. The Cushie Pushie Company feels that by helping make breastfeeding less challenging for new mothers and support them in their effort, they can help be part of the solution to raise these percentages, and ultimately assist in meeting the Healthy People 2010 Objectives for Breastfeeding Duration And Exclusivity, a description of the nation’s health priorities. (Source: Vital Statistics of the United States, 2008)

About StartupNation
Founded by Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation (www.startupnation.com) provides entrepreneurial advice via a nationally-syndicated radio program and through online content for entrepreneurs who want to start a business.

About Cushie Pushie Company
The Cushie Pushie Company is headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ. A working mother of two, Lois Whittaker is the owner of the company and inventor of the Cushie PushieTM. With a goal to make breastfeeding easier for new as well as experience moms, the Cushie Pushie Company aims to provide a quality product at a reasonable cost. Lois also blogs about products, giveaways, and articles for moms and babies at Goodies for Mom.

For more information, visit www.cushiepushie.com.
For additional press information, visit www.cushiepushie.com/press.htm.

Cushie Pushie Company Nominated in StartupNation Home-Based 100 Contest

2008-10-15T19:22:00.002-04:00

The second annual 2008 StartupNation Home-Based 100 will once again rank the best performing home-based businesses across America in ten distinct categories. The Cushie Pushie Company and the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow has been nominated in the Most Innovative and Wackiest Categories.

They have received thousands of entries for this year’s ranking and now it’s time for you to vote for favorites to influence the judges’ decisions on who will be selected as the 100 winners. Throughout October, you can vote each day for your favorites.

The ranking results will be published in mid-November.

[Please stop over and vote for us each day this month!!!]

Cushie Pushie Company Helps in the Fight against Breast Cancer

2008-10-14T21:57:00.001-04:00

Pink Ribbon Cushie Pushie^TM Sales Benefit
Race for a Cure and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Organization

For Immediate Release

Lawrenceville, NJ (October 6, 2008) – The Cushie Pushie Company is helping the fight against breast cancer this month with the introduction of its Pink Ribbon Cushie PushieTM Breast Support Pillow. The Pink Ribbon Cushie Pushie is not only helping raise awareness for this important cause, but during the month of October, 20 percent of all sales of the Pink Ribbon pillow will be donated to the Koman Race for a Cure.

The Komen Race for the Cure is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. It is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. The event benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure (http://www.komen.org/) organization whose mission is to fight to cure breast cancer at every stage. To date, they have invested $1 billion in research, education, and health services.

In 2008, it is estimated that 182,460 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States, and approximately 40,480 women will die from breast cancer. It is also not exclusively a feminine disease. Approximately 1,990 men will be diagnosed and 450 men will die of breast cancer during 2008. (Source: American Cancer Society Cancer Facts & Figures 2008)

The donation will be made in honor of Diane Oberkrom, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently receiving treatment. Mrs. Oberkrom is the mother of Kathie Eberle. Kathie is a dear friend of Lois Whittaker, owner and inventor of the Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow.

“Kathie is always doing for others, and this is our chance to honor someone very special to her,” states Lois. “Too many people we’ve know have been touched by some form of cancer either personally or through a family member, and the Cushie Pushie Company wants to help in the fight to find a cure.”

What is a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow?
The cushiony pillow pushes the breast upward in order to allow easy latching on by the nursing child, while maintaining correct breast positioning throughout the feeding. By keeping the breast pushed up, it also frees one hand from continually supporting the breast while nursing. It allows one-handed breastfeeding for busy moms who are continually multi-tasking, even while nursing. This product is particular helpful for larger breasted moms or moms whose breast lack the elasticity they once had, and can also be used when pumping.

About Cushie Pushie Company
The Cushie Pushie Company is headquartered in Lawrenceville, NJ. A working mother of two, Lois Whittaker is the owner of the company and inventor of the Cushie PushieTM. With a goal to make breastfeeding easier for new as well as experience moms, the Cushie Pushie Company aims to provide a quality product at a reasonable cost.

For more information, visit http://www.cushiepushie.com/.
For additional press information, visit www.cushiepushie.com/press.htm.

Tori Spellings’ Receives a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow as one of Celebrity Chitts’ A-list approved clients

2008-09-22T21:38:00.003-04:00

"For the sweet feeding moments, Tori has a blazing blue Cushie Pushie. The latest in breastfeeding accessories, the Cushie Pushie is a breastfeeding support pillow, created for moms by a mom. The pillow is the only one of its kind and provides a nice lift for the breast while maintaining proper nursing technique. Cushie Pushie is Made in the USA, machine washable and available in organic material also," according to Celebrity Chitt's recent release.

[Read more]

New Dad Toolkit Featured on A Cowboy's Wife

2008-09-05T21:20:00.003-04:00

We are very excited about the great feature we got on A Cowboy's Wife about our New Dad Toolkit.

"...think about them when you know of a new daddy to be because I’m sure he’ll like his own manly shower gift just like we moms dom," says A Cowboy's Wife.

[View the A Cowboy's Wife post now.]
[Learn more about the New Dad Toolkit now.]

Blogging for Blood Cancer Event

2008-08-30T21:02:00.002-04:00

The Cushie Pushie Company recently sponsored a prize for the "Blogging for Blood Cancer" event held on Goodies for Mom. This successful event helped raise awareness for blood cancer and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

[Read more about the event.]

Blogging for Blood Cancer Event - August 11-18

2008-07-25T22:07:00.001-04:00

Please consider joining our “Blogging for Blood Cancer” Event. The first annual “Blogging for Blood Cancer” event will take place from August 11-18, 2008. This first time event will bring bloggers from across the United States together to raise awareness for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

For more information on the event and a chance to win a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, visit: http://goodiesformom.blogspot.com/2008/07/blogging-for-blood-cancer-event.html.

Win A BabyWearing Stash from Along for the Ride

2008-07-10T20:57:00.000-04:00

Win your own "BabyWearing Stash" in the Along for the Ride's Summer 2008 Contest. Just enter by midnight, July 31 by completing their form with a babywearing tip. (Get an extra chance for blogging about the contest.)

The winner will receive the Essential Babywearing Stash from Along for the Ride. The essential babywearing stash includes one Gypsy Mama Wrap, one Hotslings pouch, one BabyHawk Mei Tai, one Beco Butterfly, and one ZoloWear Ring Sling - in their choice of any in-stock colors or patterns.

The winner will be announced by email to all entrants on or before August 10, 2008.

For those not familiar with babywearer, check out The BabyWearer. It's a great site to learn more about it and meet a lot of great ladies!

[Go to Along for the Ride to enter now to win your own stash.]

Win the Essential Babywearing Stash from Along for the Ride (one Beco Butterfly, one Hotsling baby pouch, one BabyHawk Mei Tai, one Zolowear Ring Sling, and one Gypsy Mama Wrap)

Cyber Shower for Candace of Mamanista.com

2008-07-06T22:09:00.002-04:00

Happy Panda and lots of her friends, including the Cushie Pushie Company and Goodies for Mom are giving Candace of Mamanista.com a cyber baby shower to celebrate the upcoming birth of her little boy. The party is going on July 7-July 17th and you are invited.

There are lots of prizes to be won, including a Cushie Pushie Breast Support Pillow and New Mom Goody Bags so make sure to stop over and join in the fun.

All party guests who leave a comment (with a way to contact them) on our Goodies for Mom blog will get a Virtual Goody Bag containing coupon codes, innovative mom-owned companies, and helpful articles electronically at the end of the shower.

[Check out the fun now.] (Link will be live on July 7th at 8:30 EST)

Here are some of the great prizes being offered that I'd love to win:

The Diaper Clutch will give one free diaper clutch of the winners choice. (I so need this!!!)
Happy Panda is offering three $35 gift certificates to spend in their online store.
Ju Ju Beane Boutique will give three winners a gift code for $25.00 each.
N-Style Mom…For Moms that Travel N-Style is offering a $25.00 gift certificate to their store.

NYC Walking with Dinosaur Giveaway and Discount

2008-06-20T21:16:00.000-04:00

Walking with Dinosaurs-The Live Experience is coming to Madison Square Garden from July 30- August 3, 2008. Goodies for Mom has the opportunity to offer their readers a chance to win a family four-pack and a 10% discount.

Go to NYC Walking with Dinosaur Giveaway and Discount

Scholastic Book Giveaway and Summer Reading Program

2008-06-18T22:07:00.001-04:00

In honor of Scholastic's launch of their Summer Reading Buzz web site, they are giving ten (10) lucky Goodies for Mom readers the opportunity to win a book custom selected just for their child by Scholastic.

[Enter Now at Goodies for Mom.]

Sassy Pink Cupcake Bath Bomb Giveaway

2008-05-28T20:59:00.000-04:00

Sassy Pink Boutique is giving away a Signature Sassy Pink Cupcake Bath Bomb to one lucky Goodies for Mom reader.

[Learn how to win.]

Publicity for your Blog or Website

2008-05-28T20:52:00.001-04:00

If you are looking for some free publicity for your blog or website, Entrecards can be a great tool. Just sign up for an account, put their widget on your site then visit other sites in the network and drop virtual "cards" on the sites you visit to earn points to buy ad spaces on popular sites in the network. It's a little confusing at first but they have a great e-book to help you get started: http://entrecard.com/static/entrecard_official_ebook.pdf

Now, you can also add all your blogs to Entrecard simply by going to your Dashboard and clicking "Linked Blogs" in your Dashboard navigation. You will be able to choose whether to link your account with another EXISTING account, or to register a NEW BLOG with Entrecard, and automatically link it to your account.

It does take some time to earn points, but its fun visiting new sites, gaining credit for ads and sharing your site with others.

Check the right hand bar for our Entrecards widget and "drop a card" with us and we'll return the favor :)

[Learn more]