*CLOSED* Laurie Berkner Band Autographed Album - GIVEAWAY! - Congratulations to Arden!

I am beyond excited about this giveaway! The Laurie Berkner Band are sending me an autographed copy of their NEW album "The Best of The Laurie Berkner Band" to giveaway to one lucky winner!

It's the first ever Greatest Hits album in Kindie Rock history! The CD is set to release on June 22nd. Here's a list of what songs will be on the album:

Bumblebee (Buzz Buzz) from Buzz Buzz

Rocketship Run from Rocketship Run

Victor Vito from Victor Vito

We Are The Dinosaurs from Whaddaya Think Of That?

I’m Gonna Catch You from Under A Shady Tree

Moon Moon Moon from Victor Vito

Pig On Her Head from Buzz Buzz

Fast And Slow (The Rabbit And The Turtle) from Rocketship Run

I’m Not Perfect from Victor Vito

I Really Love To Dance from Buzz Buzz

BOOTS from Victor Vito

Five Days Old from Rocketship Run

The Goldfish audio recording from the DVD We Are . . . The Laurie Berkner Band (2005)

Monster Boogie from Buzz Buzz

Song In My Tummy from Under A Shady Tree

I Know A Chicken from Whaddaya Think Of That?

Under A Shady Tree from Under A Shady Tree

BONUS TRACKS:

Pig On Her Head audio recording from Nick Jr.’s Move To The Music video (2004)

Moon Moon Moon audio recording from the DVD We Are . . . The Laurie Berkner Band (2005)

Open Your Heart written for the kids of the Pajama Program (2010)

I can't wait to receive my copy so I can play it for Lyla & Kalina and get them ready to go see The Laurie Berkner Band in Philly on May 22nd!

Here's how to enter:

• Follow my blog
• Become a fan of The Laurie Berkner Band AND my *MOM*ents on Facebook
• Follow my *MOM*ents on Twitter
• Leave me a comment telling me your favorite LBB song (don't forget to leave your name & contact info)
• Mention this giveaway

(You may leave an individual comment for each of the above that you have done for extra contest entries)

This giveaway will provide you with an autographed copy of The Best of The Laurie Berkner Band. Keep in mind that the album does not come out until June 22nd, so you will receive it shortly after that date.

Contest ends Monday, May 31st at 11:59pm (est). Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 1st.

(Don't forget to check out my other giveaway on U*neaks Customizable Footwear)

Good Luck,

Natalie

Giggleberry Fair Tweet 'n Play Thursdays

Giggleberry Fair is giving away two FREE Tweet 'n Play Activity Passes each Thursday to five lucky winners! Winners will be announced on twitter.com/villageinsider at 5 p.m.

An activity pass offers one day's unlimited admission for one person to Giggleberry Mountain, Giggles Discovers! and unlimited Grand Carousel rides ($14.99 value.)

Click HERE to learn how to register and win!

Giggleberry Fair Hours of Operation (subject to change):

Sunday to Thursday - 10am to 6pm

Friday & Saturday - 10am to 9pm

Painted Pony Cafe closes 1 hour earlier than Giggleberry Fair daily.

Located on Route 263, in Peddler’s Village,
P.O. Box 318, Lahaska, Pennsylvania 18931
Shop #166 (215) 794-4047

(Directions to Peddler's Village)

Mama's Summer Must Haves!

So here are are my 2 must have items for this Summer!

THONG SANDALS & FLORAL HANDBAG

(Click on the links to see my style)

They are both adorably cute and a great bargain! The handbag comes in different patterns and colors, I have the FLORAL pattern. Purchased at TARGET & MACY'S, which are both my faves! If you have clicked on the links already, you will see that my IT color for this Summer is TEAL! This Summer you will see a lot of patterns and bright colors. Thong sandals are a must right now!

Both of these items were part of my Mother's Day gifts and I'm so excited to put them both together and go out! When I do, I'll post a pic up!

-Natalie

Summer Shoes For Your Little Girls!

Like any other girl out there, I LOVE shoe shopping! Especially when that warm weather rolls around and all the cute flip flops & sandals comes out. And now that I have 2 girls, I love shoe shopping even more. Everything is so little and cute and we all know girls have more options! I can't wait until they're old enough where the 3 of us can go out and just shop! This will be very unfortunate for my husband and our bank account...

(Insert his GASP face here when he sees all the shopping bags!)

But lucky for us, I have found some great deals on some adorable shoes for our little girls. The one that Lyla is wearing in the picture above, cost me no more than $15!!!

(Insert his sigh of RELIEF here when he sees the receipts!)

Below are the 4 pairs of shoes that I bought for Lyla and Kalina at TARGET!

I got this pair for Kalina. It's the Pre-Walk Girls' Genuine Kids by OshKosh Aleeza Flower Gladiator Sandals - Gold (ONLY $12.99)

I also got this pair for Kalina. It's the Pre-Walk Girls' Circo Alcina Flower Sandals - White (ONLY $9.99)

I got this pair for Lyla. It's the Toddler Girls' Genuine Kids from OshKosh Jaidyce Butterfly Thong Sandals - Multicolor (ONLY $14.99)

As seen in the picture above, Lyla is wearing the Toddler Girls' Xhilaration Jodi Beaded Thong Sandals - White (ONLY $14.99)

Also, I got Lyla her first pair of little girl's high heels. It's so cute! I actually got this pair at SEARS. It's the TKS Toddler Girl Camille - Silver. For some reason, I wasn't able to post the picture up, but you can see it by clicking HERE and it's on sale right now for $9.99!!

There isn't a time that I put these shoes on them that someone doesn't stop to tell me how cute they are and asks me where did I buy them. So I decided to share with you what my girls are wearing this summer! I guarantee you will get compliments non-stop! I know I do! They are also very soft and comfortable on their feet. Especially for Lyla who loves to run around, she had no problem wearing these. We actually put the Multicolor Flower one on her when we went to the Please Touch Museum. She walked in them ALL DAY and they did not hurt her feet or leave any red marks. They're also rubbery on the bottom and are not slippery.

They're great for the warm weather and very fashionable too!

-Natalie

Taga Bike Strollers

Taga Bike Strollers are the new "IT" item to have! I'm truly amazed by this product. It's a baby stroller and carrier bike all rolled into one. It's super fun and safe. It's also very environment friendly, which is awesome! It's easy to maneuver it around stores, elevators, etc. It fits in the trunk of you car no problem! It only weighs about 45-60 lbs. depending on the conversion. Conversion time is an estimated 20 seconds! You can't beat that. Sometimes it takes me longer with my everyday stroller!

This is what I want!! Do you know how easy and fun it would be for me to just put both of my girls on here and just pedal my way around the neighborhood?

You have to check out Taga website to see all the different conversions that this baby can do! They even have a video showing you how fast and easy it is to work it.

Take a look at this picture with Tori Spelling, her husband Dean, and their 2 adorable kids, Liam and Stella using the Taga bikes!

Here are 6 reasons why you should get one (By Taga):

1. It's pure quality time with your child(ren).
2. Ride with confidence and control.
3. It's the only bike that transforms into a stroller.
4. No parent workout can compare.
5. Taga grows with your family.
6. Invest in a truly green vehicle.

This product is certified safe and has won many awards already. It is now available in the U.S. for ordering.

Taga retail price is $1,495. I'm starting to save up right.....NOW!! Or maybe I should just start accepting donations towards my Taga fund? ;o)

Go on the Taga website for more information about it and how to order.

Tell me what you think,

-Natalie

U*neaks Giveaway!

I have teamed up with U*neaks Customizable Footwear to provide you with a FREE Giveaway! U*neaks are happy to give away a pair of sneakers and 2 pairs of socks of your choice for your toddler (boy or girl)! Total value of almost $45!

I absolutely love the pair that Lyla has right now. She does not want to take them off! We got her the Pearlized Pink Paris Z-Strap. It's so girly and fun! I love how all of their sneakers have windows that you can see through to your socks. Every time you change your socks, you're changing the look of your sneakers! Like U*neaks says, "It's a great way to unleash your imagination, match your mood and express your style."

I think they're so comfy, cute and unique. They have great tracks on the bottom making it easy for your toddler to be more active! And their socks are great too, I personally like putting ankle socks on Lyla when she's wearing sneakers and they have so many to choose from!

I've decided to let Lyla show you what she thought of her new shoes, so I handed her the camera and this is what she took all by herself!

Here's how to Enter:

• Follow my *MOM*ents blog. (Register with Blogger, if you're not already)
• Visit U*neaks website and choose your choice of sneakers and 2 pairs of socks and tell me with a comment below.
• Earn extra entries by following my *MOM*ents & U*neaks on Twitter.
• Earn more entries by liking my *MOM*ents on Facebook.
• Earn even more entries by mentioning this giveaway on your site, Twitter or Facebook.

*Don't forget to leave me your name & contact information followed by your comment*

Contest will end on Tuesday, May 18th at 11:59pm(est.)

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, May 19th!

Good luck everyone!

-Natalie

*FREE* Dunkin Donuts Coffee

Tomorrow (5/11) only, get a FREE small (16oz.) iced coffee at participating Dunkin' Donuts:

Baltimore, MD Charlottesville, VA Cleveland, OH Harrisonburg, VA Norfolk, VA Washington, DC Youngstown, OH

Pittsburgh, PA Richmond, VA Roanoke, VA Salisbury, MD Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ

One FREE small (16 oz.) iced coffee per customer per visit at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations only on May 11, 2010. No purchase necessary. While supplies last. No substitutions. May not be combined with any other offer. Void where prohibited or restricted by law. Taxes not included. Price and participation may vary. © 2010. DD IP Holder LLC. All rights reserved.

Visit Dunkin' Donuts website for more information!

Thanks to Mama's Little Helper for tip!

-Natalie

Please Touch Museum

On Saturday, May 8th, we went to our first visit to the Please Touch Museum. I must say we had a blast! Everything was accommodating to children, from parking to all stations inside the museum. It was also very accessible for those with strollers. We had a double stroller and I was concerned it would be very hard to maneuver it around everything and everyone, and it really wasn't!

We started having fun from the moment we walked in the door. Everyone was so friendly and nice to us. Thank you to all the staff who helped us get around, answered our questions, and greeted us from beginning to end. There was so much to do, see and touch that we didn't even know where to begin! It was a great variety of things for children of all ages to experience. As a parent, I had so much fun watching Lyla run around and have fun. I didn't have to worry about her touching anything that breaks or dropping something or fighting over something with another child. She could literally touch and do whatever she wanted. I didn't care about her making a mess, I just wanted her to have fun. At the Please Touch Museum, she was in charge. Even Kalina was great in the stroller the whole time. We had no meltdowns! She was just so amazed at everything that she just sat there and looked around.

We had a wonderful experience there. The place, the staff, the activities and even the food, was great! We definitely recommend the Please Touch Museum to anyone out there with kids that has lots of energy. This is a great place to let them run around! We will definitely be back again!

For more information on tickets & gift certificates, visiting tips, exhibits & programs, calendar of events and the kids store, please visit the Please Touch Museum website.

I've summed up our experience in a video below. Watch and see how much fun we had!

Weekly Wrap Up

Here's this week's Weekly Wrap Up:

1. I offer something to Lyla 50 times and she decides she finally wants it when I sit down.
2. My husband warned me about stickers. Enough said.
3. Windy weather SUCKS!
4. Loved celebrating my first Mother's Day with BOTH of my girls and all the other mommies this year!
5. My hubby makes everything special, no matter what.
6. Had soo much fun at the Please Touch Museum this weekend.
7. People really need to learn the rules at a 4 way stop sign situation.
8. After a certain incident, I decided to go into full-potty-training-mode! Good-bye diapers and Hello Panties!
9. Due to Kalina's urge to be heard at all times, I'm thinking of investing on some serious ear plugs!
10. Grocery shopping by myself is like therapy to me.
11. Why does RED spaghetti sauce always splatter when I'm wearing a WHITE shirt?
12. I've noticed this week some people really have A LOT of time on their hands. Wish they would share...
13. Why have a nice couch if your toddler is just going to write, color, wipe their hands, drop the messiest food on it? Seriously? It was one pattern but now it's a whole new one!

That's all for my random thoughts, I can't believe my brain actually even function for those...

-Natalie

Video: Lyla & Kalina

Here is a little video clip of Lyla (19 months at the time) teaching Kalina her ABCs! I thought it was so cute that I wanted to share it with you! Enjoy and let me know what you think...

-Natalie