Get Great Tips for Flying While Pregnant from CheapFlights.ca!

pregnant woman flyingWould you fly while pregnant? I must say that back when I was pregnant, I certainly wouldn’t have considered boarding an airplane unless it was absolutely necessary, but thanks to a great new guide from CheapFlights.ca, I certainly don’t feel that way anymore! Flying While Pregnant is the newest article available on the website and it is chock-full of tips for pregnant women that want to take to the sky.

Whether you’re just looking for some quick tips to make your flight comfortable or are seeking more comprehensive information about specific rules and regulations, the CheapFlights.ca Flying While Pregnant guide has what you’re looking for. I was especially impressed by the Rules section; it contained a list of twelve of the largest airlines along with information about each airline’s specific regulations regarding flying while pregnant.

I also appreciated that there was useful advice for after landing too! I must admit, it likely wouldn’t have occurred to me to keep a list of emergency numbers and nearby hospitals on me in case of early delivery, but taking a few minutes to compile that information and have it close by could be incredibly useful in an emergency. And if you’re headed to a warmer climate, it can be easy to forget that skin is more sensitive during pregnancy when you first step out into the glorious sunshine! Here are just a few of the handy quick tips that you’ll find in the article:

  • Travel with at least one companion who also has your emergency contact info in addition to your doctor’s number programmed into their phone.
  • Carry documentation with your expected date of delivery, doctor’s contact info, and your blood type.
  • Stay hydrated. Dehydration on airplanes can be worse when you’re pregnant, so drink plenty of caffeine-free, non-alcoholic fluids before, during, and after the flight.
  • Wear your seatbelt continuously to minimize risk of injury from unpredictable turbulence.

Overall, Flying While Pregnant answered all the questions I had and contained lots of great tips to make the traveling experience more enjoyable too. If I need to fly while pregnant in the future, I’m glad that I’ll be able to make the experience as pleasant as possible with help from this great article. If you have a baby on the way and a flight in your future, check out the article for yourself. Whether you want to know about flight insurance considerations to keep in mind or the best products to make flying while pregnant more comfortable, CheapFlight.ca has the answers you need!

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Celebrate Family Day with Your Pet, UrbanMoms and Purina Dog Chow!

Pets have always been a part of my life, and I’ve featured posts before about our diva of a pet cat, the standoffish Siamese Racer. While she may seem reserved, she is so gentle and affectionate and we have never had to worry about her scratching or biting the boys, even when they get a little too rough.

boy and dogNeedless to say, Racer is a huge part of all our family activities. She comes on every family trip with us and we never celebrate a special occasion without spoiling her with a treat or a new toy too! She’s such an important member of our family and this Family Day, we’ll be making sure that she gets to do some celebrating too, if only with some extra cuddle-time!

We’ve owned dogs in the past and while we don’t have one now, I know we’ll most likely have one in the future! I just want our boys to be old enough to help care for a dog first! I believe every family should have a pet, and so does Purina, which is why the company has recently conducted a poll to see just how important pets are to Canadian families. The Dog Chow Family Poll showed that:

  • Three-quarters of Canadian dog owners take their canine companions into account when making decisions about vacations, homes and car purchases
  • Over half spend more time with their loved ones because they have a dog and the majority (85%) speak to their dogs like a full-fledged family member
  • As a nation many of us (71%) describe the family dog as a playmate, with this number increasing slightly for those with kids (76%)

If you’r thinking about getting a pet, there are some important considerations to make first, though! A professional dog trainer offers these great tips:

  • Leaders  Not Littermates: Children should take on smaller tasks such as feeding, positive treat training and walking the dog to ensure the family dog understands his position in the pack
  • Consistency is Key: And when it comes to timing for feeding, exercise and discipline, getting on the same page as an entire family is a great way to bring everyone together and assign responsibilities.

UrbanMoms and Purina Dog Chow want to help make your Family Day with your pet extra special, so they are giving away an amazing Purina Dog Chow Family Day Prize Pack worth $125! The prize pack contains:

  • A luxury dog bed – To provide a plush home for your pet
  • Tasty bags of Purina Dog Chow – Provides a complete, healthy meal in every serving for a fun and energetic Family Day
  • Dog-inspired picture frame – To display your Family Day memories

So visit UrbanMoms today to enter to win and enjoy a day of fun and relaxation with your loved ones, pets included! After all, no family is really complete without an animal to share the love with!

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Phix Energy Stix Free Trial and Prize Draw

My giveaway for two boxes of all-natural Phix Energy Stix supplements is now over, but if you still want to try out the product for yourself, you’re in luck, because Phix is currently holding a contest of their own and all you have to do to enter is order your own free trial of Phix Energy Stix ($4.99 shipping and handling cost not included).

I loved these handy drink mix supplements because they were quick to make, refreshing and really did give me long-lasting energy without the burnout I usually get from coffee. I’ve always liked the benefits of Yerba Mate and when it’s combined with powerful vitamins and antioxidants it really packs a punch!

And between now and March 18, anyone that takes advantage of the Phix Energy Stix free trial or places an order will be entered in a draw to win their choice of any one of the following incredible prizes valued between $200 and $400 from Phix! You will receive different numbers of entries into the draw for different actions, so click here for the full details of the draw.

  • Kindle Fire (Color) (w/ Netflix, Apps, Internet)
  • $200 Gift Card
  • iPod Touch
  • Garmin 405CX GPS Watch / Heart Rate / Calorie Counter OR
  • Nike GPS Watch
  • $200 Gift Certificate to local spa of your choice
  • Apple TV
  • Beats by Dre Solo HD Headphones
  • $200 gift certificate to RoadRunnerSports
  • $200 gift  card to Personal Best Nutrition
  • Michael Kors Women’s Watch  OR Michael Kors Men’s Watch
  • Dynex 32” LCD FLATSCREEN HDTV

So check out Phix Energy Stix supplements for yourself and see what you think. Even if you don’t win the draw, the natural energy of Phix will still have you feeling like a winner!

Buy It: Click here to order your free trial of Phix or click here to buy Phix Energy Stix supplements. Use coupon code contest12 to save 15% off your order!

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Enter the Who Makes You Smile Contest at Top Dentists!

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Who Makes You Smile?!

TopDentists.com wants to know!

Enter a photo of the person who makes you smile for your chance to win!

The grand prize is a teeth whitening session in NYC with one of our Top Dentists plus all expense paid trip, $1,000 in spending money and photo session for you and your guest. There are also daily teeth whitening kits from Love That White Smile and chances to win teeth whitenings in Aventura FL, Austin TX, Beverly Hills CA, Philadelphia PA, and Troy MI from our Top Dentists in those areas!

All the details can be found here on Top Dentists.

Contest ends Feb 24th…Enter Now!

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Check Out the FlipKey Flippin’ Awesome Vacation Giveaway!

Do you need to get away from it all? Do you daydream about a rejuvenating vacation in an exotic location? Do you crave luxury and privacy, spending time with the people you care about? FlipKey is there for you!

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FlipKey is a leading vacation rental site that connects travelers with rental property managers and owners to make the luxury of a private getaway home accessible to anyone. And by entering the company’s new Flippin’ Awesome Vacation Giveaway, you may get the chance to enjoy a seven-night stay in your choice of three incredible vacation rental homes!

Just visit www.facebook.com/flipkey and choose your ultimate dream destination for a luxury vacation. Would you rather choose a property with a private tennis court and an in-house chef in Bali? A villa with stone soaking tubs and a private observatory in Tuscany? Or is a getaway house with a private movie theatre and a butler in Costa Rica more your style? Whichever destination you favour, you’ll be able to vacation in style with a free seven-day stay and $3000 in spending money!

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The giveaway ends January 10, 2012 so enter today for your chance to win. And don’t forget to invite your friends to enter as well; you’ll receive one bonus entry for every invited friend that enters the giveaway!

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents of the age of majority. For complete rules, visit the FlipKey Facebook page and click the Official Rules link.

With a huge luxury property, amazing amenities and the opportunity to invite up to ten of your friends, the FlipKey Flippin’ Awesome Vacation Giveaway is offering one lucky winner the vacation of a lifetime! So enter today and you may get to see for yourself just how comfortable the lap of luxury is!

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GlassesUSA.com Discount Eyeglasses

When you wear glasses, having lots of choice is always a good thing. But of course, a great price is just as important. Fulfilling both requirements isn’t always easy, but thanks to online shopping, buying glasses isn’t nearly as hard as it used to be.

glassesusa.com womens framesI don’t wear eyeglasses, but my mother and two of my sisters do and I’ve heard them talk often enough about how high the prices can be. When I heard about GlassesUSA.com, it sounded like just the kind of site that my family would love. With a 110% price guarantee, there was no concern about paying too much for glasses.

And while cheap eyeglasses are wonderful, there is also lots of selection, something that women especially will love. Choice is a sure-fire way to make everything better, especially when it comes to something you’re going to wear every day!

Of course, the biggest disadvantage of online eyeglasses shopping is that it can be hard to decide if the frames will suit your face. But thankfully, GlassesUSA.com has thought of that too. The site’s fun virtual mirror lets you easily see just how a pair of glasses will look on your face. So if you need a new pair of glasses, why not peruse the site for yourself and see if there’s a pair of glasses that are the perfect look and price for you!

Buy It: GlassesUSA.com is very generously offering Mommy Kat and Kids readers 10% off their online order using coupon code BLOG10 or $25 off any order of glasses with Transitions lenses using coupon code TRANS25

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Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away on DVD-Pirate Party Pack Giveaway-CLOSED

Yo ho, mateys away! Jake and the Never Land Pirates, the new smash hit from Disney Junior, is now available to purchase on DVD! My boys have recently become big fans of Disney Junior’s new show, and they are not alone! Kids everywhere love following along with the music and adventures of Jake, Izzy, Cubby and Skully as they collect gold doubloons and outwit Captain Hook and his loyal servant Smee. Here’s a brief synopsis of the DVD:

jake and the never land pirates box artOn September 27, The Walt Disney Studios will be releasing Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away!, a DVD packed full with seven episodes from the series and two incredible bonus features including Yo Ho, You Want To Be A Pirate?, where Jake teaches viewers how to talk like a pirate, and Pirate Party With Pirate-oke, a collection of music videos performed by The Never Land Pirate Band that allow viewers to enjoy with or without the sing-along/karaoke-like feature.

In addition to seven episodes of the show and fun bonus features, the DVD also comes with a CD sampler of songs from the series and a fun pirate eye patch. And to celebrate the release of Jake and the Never Land Pirates, four lucky Mommy Kat and Kids readers are going to win their very own pirate party kits from Disney!

Every kit includes a Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away DVD and an assortment of fun pirate-themed party items so that you can throw your very own Jake and the Never Land Pirates party! So check out this great DVD and enter today for a chance to wow your child with a party fit for a pirate!

Buy It: To purchase Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Yo Ho, Mateys Away, check your local DVD reatiler or shop online now

Win It: Four lucky readers are going to win their very own Jake and the Never Land Pirates DVD and Pirate Party Kit from Disney

To Enter (mandatory): Leave a blog comment about who in your life would be enjoying their very own pirate party if you won and then let me know you did using the Rafflecopter form below

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Baby Bedding Zone Crib Sets and Bedding

There is something so satisfying about a perfectly matched bed. I don’t know why, but my bedding sets always seem to consist of a set of sheets and a blanket purchased separately that almost go together, but not quite. That’s why I found myself swooning over the gorgeous selection of perfectly coordinated baby and kids bedding at Baby Bedding Zone.

baby bedding zone camo crib setThis online store has bedding for cribs right up to queen-sized beds with styles and colours that will satisfy the most discriminating mother and please the pickiest child. With high-quality brands like Trend Lab and JoJo Designs, the selection is incredible and the beauty is guaranteed.

Personally, I have fallen in love with the Camo Green 9 Piece Crib Set. I would never have thought that camouflage would look so good in a crib set, but I would be absolutely thrilled to have this set for my baby’s room! Almost all the baby bedding crib sets include the basics like a comforter, sheet and bumper pad with some sets offering extras such as decorative pillows and crib skirts. There are also tons of fun coordinated extras like wall clocks, window valances and hampers to create a complete themed room quickly and easily.

If you are still pregnant and don’t want to wait on designing the nursery, Baby Bedding Zone has solutions for you, too! The company’s assortment of gender neutral baby bedding ensures that you will be able to find an adorable bedding set that suits any baby, boy or girl. With pretty choices in colours like orange, green and brown as well as fun designs ranging from bumblebees to jungle animals to farm critters, creating the nursery of your dreams before your baby is born is no problem.

baby bedding zone aviator toddler setOne of the things I love best about Baby Bedding Zone, however, is that the company doesn’t limit itself to crib bedding. The store also carries bedding for toddlers and kids with the same fabulous selection as the crib bedding sets. I know that my sons appreciate having gorgeous coordinated bedding just as much as I do and with comforter sets and bed in a bag sets for larger beds, even older kids can have beautiful themed bedding.

Whether you’re looking for red, blue or yellow baby bedding, Baby Bedding Zone probably has a set that fits your requirements and with great options for toddlers and kids you will have no problem finding matching bedding as your baby grows either. With free shipping on orders over $99 and a 110% price match guarantee, you can shop with confidence and enjoy all the beauty of a coordinated crib set from Baby Bedding Zone.

Buy It: To purchase any of the crib bedding sets from Baby Bedding Zone, shop online now

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