Potty Party! Adorable Ruffle Potty Pants by Snugglebug Baby Boutique {Review and LIVE Giveaway - NO RULES} **CLOSED**

One of my favorite potty training items so far has to be these adorable ruffle leg potty pants from Snugglebug Baby Boutique! If you have started potty training then you know how unattractive some of the basic training pants can be. And, frankly, I don't care if it's underwear or not, it needs to by stylin'! So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon these little cuties. As I'm certain you already know, I get super excited when plain, boring items are given a little pick me up, and these pants are no exception! These ruffle pants are just basic Gerber training pants that have extra padding to help control minor accidents. They start out basic white, but look how Snugglebug Baby Boutique has transformed them...

Almost a work of art if you ask me! Add some beautiful, high quality fabric ruffles to the legs and they already look better. But, the flower adorned initial applique adds the final touch to the cuteness of these pants.

They are adorable for wearing around the house during training and would also make super cute pajama bottoms during the summer. Add a matching t-shirt and your little one will be ready to go (no pun intended...). Nicole at Snugglebug Baby Boutique was super easy to work with and the pants shipped in no time. There are a kazillion ways to personalize these pants; all you have to do is convo Nicole through her Etsy shop and

she'll get you set up. They can be made with just about any fabrics and designs you see in her shop. What little one wouldn't want to use the potty to get to wear these fabulous pants? Even EG knows she's cute when she has them on! At $10 a pair you might as well go ahead and get 2 or 3 pairs. They're really that adorable! Thanks to Nicole for offering such a cute little item to "add a little bit of sunshine" to the often stressful and overwhelming task of potty training.

If you'd like to buy a pair for yourself, check out Snugglebug Baby Boutique. And, while you're there, you might want to check out the other great items she has for sale! Some items I love are the ruffle leg onesies, the cute skirt/top outfits, and adorable baby shoes (all at great prices I might add).

Not sure yet whether or not you want to jump right in and buy a pair? Then see details below for how you can WIN a pair of the ruffle leg pants! Watch out because this one's going to be a little different...

I'm going to mix things up a little bit for this next Potty Party giveaway. I loved these little ruffle pants so much that I am going to give away a custom pair for one lucky reader. The rules are simple:

EDITED 6/16...NO RULES!!

To kick off the posting you can answer this question: What has been your greatest potty training challenge or triumph?

Good luck! Comment #167 is going to be the lucky winner!

Potty Party! Need a Potty? The Boon Inc. Potty Bench is Just For You {Giveaway} **CLOSED**

Congratulations to the winner, Courtney!

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If I had discovered the Boon Potty Bench before we started potty training, I am telling you now that I would have bought it. It's sleek, modern, easy to clean, and can be used well after the potty training is over. The Potty Bench was definitely designed with busy moms in mind and includes space for toilet paper and/or wipes, has a drawer for quick and sanitary cleaning, and when the top is folded down it makes an extraordinarily sturdy step stool (holds up to 300 lbs.!! wow!). Little ones will use a step stool long after the potty training has ceased to reach the sink and brush their teeth, help Mom or Dad in the kitchen, wash their hands, etc. And I'm sure there are plenty of uses for it beyond that. I really can't find anything about this potty that a mom wouldn't love. Lucky for you, our Potty Party is going to close out with this awesome Potty Bench that Boon, Inc. has so graciously offered as a giveaway for one of my readers. Here is the "official" info about the Potty Bench from Boon Inc.:

"The Potty Bench is a training potty featuring two enclosed side storage spaces for organizing potty training supplies, and a pull-out drawer for easy sanitary clean-up. Simply close the lid to use as a large, sturdy stool that supports up to 300 lbs. The sleek, modern design includes a built-in toilet paper holder and a removable soft deflector shield."

See, just like I said, what mom wouldn't love those features? See details below for how you can win a Boon Potty Bench for yourself!

And, I would be thrilled if you would share your experiences with the Boon Potty Bench if you are the winner, because it will definitely be on my list next time...or maybe for Nana's house...hadn't thought about that one! And, if you don't happen to win the giveaway, you can purchase it from Boon Inc. for only $34.99. Not a bad deal at all for such a versatile little potty!

TO BUY: Visit Boon Inc. and purchase directly from their site. Be sure to tell them that Mommy Works sent you!

TO WIN: Visit Boon Inc. and tell me another product that you would love to have or tell me your favorite feature about the Potty Bench. Then post a comment to let me know. See extra entry options below.

To enter this giveaway follow the rules and entry guidelines below (US ONLY):

1. REQUIRED: Visit Boon Inc. and let me know what else you love or your favorite feature about the Potty Bench.

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet (be sure to leave me the link and your Twitter name).
3. Blog about this contest and leave me the link.
4. Follow Mommy Works
5. Subscribe to Mommy Works via reader/e-mail

6. Grab my button, place it on your site, and leave me the link where I can find it.

7. Enter another one of the Mommy Works giveaways and tell me which one(s)

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Tuesday, June 23. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Wednesday, June 24.**

Potty Party! Custom Made, Waterproof Training Pants for Boys and Girls {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED**

Congratulations to the winner, Tylerpants!

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These training pants are hands down one of the top potty training products I've reviewed! In previous posts I have talked about the difficult time we had finding potty training pants that fit well and were waterproof. I did eventually find a store bought pair that did the job well, but I always love things that are hand made and custom fit. If something is custom fit, it's made just for your child rather than the "average" child of the same age. After all, not many kids (or adults!) are "average" in every way! I wasn't really sure that I would actually find what I was looking for, but after searching online through several different stores, I finally stumbled across babybayrs! What immediately caught my eye about her training pants was that they were advertised to be waterproof and custom fit, and they were so stinkin' cute! EG has so many summer dresses, and I needed something that would be practical (in that it had to be waterproof to contain potty training messes) and stylish under her precious little outfits. These training pants were the best of both worlds! So cute, and definitely waterproof. I also needed some pants that would be comfortable for her to wear. The first pairs we tried were so tight around her legs that she would have a mark every time she wore them. It was awful and those didn't last too long in our house! Also, many training pants we tried were so big and bulky that I could hardly get her clothes on over them! So, you see, I obviously had very high expectations for my "ideal" training pants. Luckily, babybayrs came to the rescue and offered me a pair of custom fit training pants for review. They had every characteristic I was looking for and come at a great price of $12 a pair (not bad for something handmade and custom!). Once we received them for review, I was not disappointed. They honestly met all of my expectations and more! I could probably write a book on how much I love them...truly.

First of all, I had to take all of EG's measurements that would be needed for the pants (i.e. waist, thigh, etc.) so that they would fit her perfectly. I had high hopes that I would love the pants and wanted to go ahead and order an extra pair. However, babybayrs suggested that I try the review pair first to make sure that the fit was exactly right. I appreciated that she was so concerned with making sure everything was perfect and that I was a happy customer. The pair actually did fit quite well and they worked like a charm, though we made some minor adjustments to the leg measurements on the second pair (that I did actually end up ordering :). The first thing that struck me was the quality craftmanship of the pants. I could easily see that they were well put together and would last a long time. The inside lining is 100% cotton that was very soft and is what allows your child to feel the wetness during training (super important!). There is an insert of multiple layers of terry fabric for excellent absorption, and the outer layer is made from waterproof polyurethane laminate (PUL). These babies will NOT leak! But, not only that, they seemed so comfortable for EG to wear and there was no tight elastic on any part of her body. All of the openings are wrapped with the cotton fabric so there is nothing anywhere to rub, irritate, or squeeze your little one. The final touch on the pants is the cute little design sewn onto the front - little flowers for girls, and little puppy dogs for the boys. They come in different colors (pink, blue, white) so that you have the perfect pair for your little one to wear under anything. We have a pink and white pair (pictured above) and they are worn just about every day. I wash them every night and they have held up beautifully. The picture above was taken today, and you see how nice they still look after all of that washing and drying! I am so excited to share these with you, and one lucky reader will get their own custom pair of training pants to try for themselves. I am certain you'll want more! See details below on how to purchase and WIN these awesome training pants. Thank you babybayrs!

To enter this giveaway follow the rules and entry guidelines below (US ONLY):

1. REQUIRED: Visit babybayrs and let me know what else you love on her site, or tell me your favorite thing you've learned about the training pants.

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet (be sure to leave me the link and your Twitter name).
3. Blog about this contest and leave me the link.
4. Follow Mommy Works
5. Subscribe to Mommy Works via reader/e-mail

6. Grab my button, place it on your site, and leave me the link where I can find it.

7. Enter another one of the Mommy Works giveaways and tell me which one(s)

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Tuesday, June 30. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Wednesday, July 1.**

Versatile Wet Bag for Potty Training and Beyond {Review and Coupon Code}

If you have a little one - infant, toddler, or even a 'big kid' - then you can use this product from The Pat-a-cake Baby...I promise! Their wet bag is one of my very favorite things that I have been able to review so far! It's pretty much a waterproof, reusable, stylish, cute, washable, and infinitely useful replacement for the common plastic bag. These are excellent for potty training as you will always have a completely waterproof place to put those "accident" clothes and when you get home you can simply throw in the wash along with the clothes. It's even machine dryable! You will certainly be the envy of every mom out there when you show them this awesome bag. I'll let the creator of these super cute wet bags tell you a little more about them...

♥ Pull this out of your diaper bag and you are sure to be the envy of every mom out there! Our wet bags are made with a beautiful cotton outer and a waterproof ProCare interior. They come with a zippered top and are sewn with super durability in mind! NEW and IMPROVED with a handle that snaps! You can attach it to your stroller or anything else to keep you hands free! ♥Why do I need a wet bag? A wet bag is an essential for cloth diapering moms who need a waterproof bag for putting all those ickies when out and about. ♥ But I don't cloth diaper, does it have any use for me? YES and double YES! Ever had a baby blow out when grocery shopping and didn't have a place to put all that soiled clothing? A wet bag is the perfect place for all that soiled clothing and can be thrown in the wash with everything else when mom gets home! ♥ Planning on going to the beach this summer? A wet bag will hold those wet clothes, swimsuits, etc.! ♥ Gifts - These are perfect for any mama or child for any occassion! Each wet bag is tagged with our professional hang tag and garmet label. Gift wrapping available upon request.

After reading about these wet bags I knew I had to try them for my Potty Party! As you all well know, I love everything that can have multiple uses, and these definitely do.

I decided to go with the large wet bag because I knew I would be heading to the pool and the beach during the summer and wanted it to be big enough to carry our bathing suits and wet clothing. I was quite impressed with the size, even knowing the dimensions beforehand! I guess I just didn't realize how much could really fit in there! The large bag is 14.5" x 14.5" and the small bags are 9.5" x 9.5". They are advertised to hold 4-6 and 1-2 cloth diapers respectively, although I truly think those are pretty conservative numbers. We took our large wet bag with us to the beach last week and used it every day...and I mean every. On the days we went to the beach to lay out, play in the sand, etc. I folded it up and put it in my beach bag. It is extremely lightweight and can be folded up to be tiny...it would easily fit in even the smallest bag. While we were out on the beach playing and getting some sun, I used the wet bag to put things in that I did not want to get sandy or wet, like my cell phone and video camera. After we had our fill of the beach for the day, I used the bag to contain our wet and sandy clothes. I didn't rinse them out, set them out to dry a little, or anything. I just threw them in the wet bag, zipped it up, and threw it in my beach bag. We had about a 40 minute drive back to the house each day, and each day the wet bag kept all of the water in and all of the other items in my beach bag completely dry. It really was totally waterproof! One day I even had to pour out some water that had collected in the bag! Just this use alone proved their worth to me for sure. But, of course, we also ended up using it in many other ways. On the days we went shopping I used it to hold EG's extra clothes and underwear in case we needed them. It was great because it gave me a way to keep everything together rather than throwing it in my diaper bag or the bottom basket on the stroller. And, if we had to end up using the spare clothes for whatever reason, the soiled or wet clothes we took off could go right in there without any worries about mess! Fabulous! The new, added snap on the strap was also an extremely useful feature adding to the quality and usefulness of these bags. I could easily snap it around the stroller handle or to the handle of a bigger bag to keep it super accessible. And, finally, having nothing to do with the usefulness of the product (but still definitely important!), these bags come in some of the cutest fabrics you will find anywhere. I chose the Juicy Jungle fabric and it is just adorable! I am certain that should you choose to purchase one of these wet bags, you will never ever regret it. You will be able to use it for years, and will think of new ways to put it to use all the time! Thank you to The Pat-a-cake Baby for such a great product! Want to see more from The Pat-a-cake Baby? Check out their other awesome products, and other "affordable luxuries for little ones", at their online store Baby Cottage Gifts. There you can check out other cool things too like super cute bibs, beautiful stroller blankets, and matching loveys. **You can also receive 15% off your order with the coupon code BABYLOVE** Go now and get one for yourself or a friend!

TO BUY: Go to The Pat-a-cake Baby's online boutique or Etsy shop to purchase. The large wet bags are $25 and the small wet bags are $18. What a deal! You can also use the coupon code BABYLOVE to receive 15% off your order at their boutique.

A Few Business Items {Potty Party, Live Giveaway, Upcoming}

Last Thursday, after a long day's drive, I found myself sitting in a rocking chair on the back porch of a house overlooking the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico where I would spend the next 5 days on vacation. I love the beach and was so ready for some time away after the crazy end of school year. Several words came to mind as I sat there in that rocking chair at the start of my vacation. Peaceful. Relaxing. Beautiful. No internet. WHAT?? No internet! This was something that I had not anticipated. I brought along a laptop anticipating that I could have some quiet, peaceful blogging time each night after everyone had gone to bed. After all, I had one day left of TOTALLY SPECTACULAR potty training stuff to give away for my Potty Party, along with a ton of other awesome things. I could not be without internet for five days! We were staying in a friend's beach house and, to be honest, I really didn't think to ask about an internet connection. I figured at the very least I'd have to plug the computer into the wall. No biggie. Everywhere is wired these days. Little did I know that the beach house was really just about like camping without the bugs. Quite rustic. No TV. No AC (except for a small window unit). And no internet. Now let me say that I am in no way complaining! It was actually kind of nice to get away from everything for a little while. It's not often that you find yourself somewhere without any kind of connection to the outside world (okay, so my BlackBerry did work most of the time, but that doesn't count...). However, because of my unintentional five day blogging vacation I have a lot of catching up to do. Needless to say, I will be extending the Potty Party just one more day until tomorrow. Throughout the day I will have three great things to share with you to end the potty training items: a large wet bag from The Patacake Baby, custom fit training pants from babybayrs, and the piece de resistance...a Boon Potty Bench! I mean, what good is a potty party without a potty? Look for all of that great stuff by the end of the day tomorrow!

On another note, I have some other awesome giveaways already going on right now that I feel were a little neglected due to my unintentional blogging vacay. First, I have a LIVE GIVEAWAY for some adorable initial applique ruffle leg training pants. Silly me, I didn't set a specific starting time and it's already gone on for several days. I'm going to CLOSE the giveaway (at post #75) until 7:00 PM CST tomorrow night, June 10. At that time it will resume and hopefully we'll have a winner! The winner will be comment #167. Thanks to everyone who has entered so far! Check back tomorrow evening and comment away!

I also have another great giveaway going on of CuteyBaby Wall Decals. There are about a zillion different designs of vinyl wall decals, and at least one sheet is bound to be perfect for your little one's room(s)! Ada of CuteyBaby has also offered the winner the option of having their child's name added to the decal sheet of their choice. The entry guidelines are super simple and right now I only have 3 entrants! So...that means great odds for you. Check out the giveaway and follow the directions. And, just for entering, you will receive your own coupon code for 50% off any set of decals; Ada will e-mail you pretty much immediately with your code. That's a savings of $30! So, even if you don't "win" you'll still be a winner for sure! Check it out here.

Finally, in the next several weeks I have a ton more great items to share with you including super cute summer styles for little ones and handy and stylish mom products. Be on the lookout!

Thanks for sticking in there with me guys. I have the best readers ever and thank all of you from the bottom of my heart!! I have received some awards in the last several weeks and will also be working on getting all of that info up. If you've given me an award, I truly appreciate it and thank you so so much!!

That's all for now...see you tomorrow!

Potty Party! The Original Pot-tee Prize Grab Bag Training System for Boys or Girls {Review and COUPON CODE}

My family has truly enjoyed the Pot-tee Prize Grab Bag training system! If you are looking for an all-inclusive, no hassle, ready-to-go kit for boys or girls, then this is the one for you. It includes everything, and I mean everything, that you need to begin potty training for your little one. Included in the kit are a sturdy canvas grab bag (pink or blue) full of silly little prizes (that kids adore!), stickers, a potty chart, a handy guide to potty training and using the system, and a completion "diploma" for your little one. Basically everything you need to make potty training a "positive and memorable experience" for you and your toddler. I can honestly say that is has made things easier at our house and, even now, EG looks for her "pize" after each successful "potty". If she doesn't want to go to the bathroom all I have to say is, "Do you want to get a prize for going potty?" and she immediately stops what she is doing and starts running to the potty screaming "pize, pize, pize...". We haven't even had a need to venture into the stickers and chart, as she is so thrilled with the "pizes". It is so cute, and we've had a fun time with the system!

At first EG was ready and willing to go potty any time we would ask her to. It was new and almost a fun thing for her. We would do the "potty dance" when she went potty and that was pretty much enough for her. After a while, though, the excitement of Mommy and Daddy going crazy over her using the potty kind of wore off. EG started fighting us when we would ask her to go, and we'd take her kicking and screaming at times. Of course if she didn't even want to go to the bathroom, and we would force her to go, that wasn't very "productive" if you know what I mean :) We needed a new plan that would keep EG interested in going to the potty by offering her a great reward each time (other than Mommy and Daddy's silly dancing and singing...which, although very much still a part of our routine, is not motivation enough in and of itself any more). The Pot-tee Prize Grab Bag is just the kind of thing we were looking for. Thanks Pot-tee Prize for such a cool product, and I LOVE that it has everything you need! The prizes are simple little things like bracelets, plastic animals, sunglasses (EG's most favorite "pize" ever, as evidenced by the pictures), etc. I will say that if you have a young toddler, you might want to go through them and weed out some that may be a choking hazard. We only had to take out a few, but it's definitely worth a mention. Finally, as we all know, the novelty of a new toy (or prize in this case) doesn't last very long with a toddler. They quickly move from one toy to another. Because of this, we have been using the same prizes since we started using the system several weeks ago. I'll find them around the house or in EG's toy box and "recycle" them by putting them back into the bag. When she picks them again she's just as excited as the first time, because she's forgotten they were ever in there. Awesome! I'll leave you with th info from Pot-tee Prize that kind of sums up the system in a nutshell:

"The Original Pot-Tee Prize Grab Bag gives you all the tools you’ll need to easily and effectively potty train your child in one convenient, cheerful package. Naturally, this critical step in your child’s early development can be stressful and time consuming. This Potty Training system adds structure to the potty training process creating a positive and memorable experience for you and your toddler boy or girl."

I really think that this is a well thought out system and that it provides a great method for positive reinforcement. If your toddler isn't thrilled by it, I'm not sure what would thrill them! If you'd like to try the system for yourself, simply click here visit the site and you can choose your boy or girl system for only $29.99. Also, Pot-tee Prize has provided the code "MWS" to receive a discount of $5 on your order! Happy training!

Potty Party! Make Little Accidents a Little More Bearable with Potty Patty/Scotty Training Pants from MOM Innovations {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED*

Congratulations to the winner, Erin!

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MOM Innovations is a wholesale distributor of everything potty training, including the awesome products from Potty Patty and Potty Scotty (cute names for girl's and boy's potty training products and the dolls that go along with them!). It seemed that every potty training search I did came up with some kind of product from Potty Patty or Potty Scotty. The particular items I was very interested in were the different types of waterproof training pants. EG's pediatrician suggested that we skip the disposable training pants and go straight to cloth in order to avoid prolonging the process (as disposables are said to do) of potty training. I didn't feel comfortable going to straight to cloth and, honestly, I just don't have the time right now to wash the sheets and car seat every night, and I certainly didn't want to get frustrated with EG if she had an accident. After a lot of searching I found some awesome Potty Patty training pants at MOM Innovations, and they were generous to provide me several pairs to try out and review. I was able to try the 2 in 1 Waterproof PUL Training Pants and the Night Time Waterproof Training Pants. I was most impressed with both types! Both types of pants were cloth, but waterproof to contain little accidents. The best of both worlds! I have to say that I was a little skeptical that I would find a cloth training pant that was indeed waterproof, comfortable for EG to wear, BREATHABLE (my poor little girl is hot-natured like her Daddy), and affordable enough to buy several pairs. The PUL and Night Time Training Pants both fit the bill perfectly! The waterproof PUL is the secret ingredient to both pairs being waterproof. Here is a description of exactly what the PUL fabric is:

"Waterproof "PUL" (Polyurethane Laminate) is a soft, polyester knit fabric laminated with polyurethane on the inside, so the training pants have the feel of a soft polyester knit fabric where one would touch the training pants, but are 100% waterproof on the inside."

The 2 in 1 Waterproof PUL Potty Patty daytime training pants are, first of all, so cute with the pink Potty Patty logo (don't worry moms of boys...there are Potty Scotty versions too!) and "big kid" motivating phrases like "I am a big kid now" and "I am all grown up". Too cute! But, not only are they adorable, they were so soft and comfortable for EG to wear. The legs were not too tight (as was the case on another name brand pair that we did not like!) and did not leave red marks around EG's little baby thighs. Also, the fabric was very soft and more breathable than anything I could have ever imagined being waterproof. They were also just the right thickness so that they were not too bulky under EG's clothes. But, most importantly, the PUL waterproof fabric and extra padding in the crotch area did indeed keep accidents at bay! Hooray! EG still has quite a few accidents as she is still learning, and these training pants have made the process so much less stressful for us! At $8.95 a pair they are also a better deal than any other mass produced training pants I have been able to find. The pants we tried first (which sent us on a hunt for a better pair!) were $14 a pair. They held in accidents great, but were too tight on her legs and way too bulky. I'm so glad that I was able to try out these Potty Patty training pants from MOM Innovations. They have truly been a lifesaver and I would recommend them to anyone trying to potty train little ones!

As for the gender neutral Night Time Pants, I am still in love! These are the same for boys and girls (whereas most other products have a Potty Patty and Potty Scotty version). They are adjustable for a perfect fit, and have a little more padding than the daytime pants. The inside is an extra absorbent terry fabric that is also unbelievably soft. The crotch area also has extra padding as with the regular training pants. I felt like these were so comfortable for EG to sleep in, and they also held in accidents well. EG is still really learning the overnight training, as we have not focused too much on that. Usually we let her wear a Pull-Up to sleep in (bad mommy!), but we tried these pants and loved them. A couple nights we used them, she had more than just a little accident, and they leaked through the leg hole. But, it was no big deal and, like I said, it was more than just a little accident. I think we will definitely be using these night time pants more and more, and again, I would recommend them to anyone. In fact, after having tried these two products from MOM Innovations, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend any of the other Potty Patty or Potty Scotty products! They make all kinds of potty training accessories including padded training pants (which will be our next purchase when we're ready to get away from waterproof...see details below for how to WIN a set of these!), potty training dolls (Patty and Scotty of course), potties, and so much more! Check out MOM Innovations and search for Potty Patty or Potty Scotty to see their great selection. If you'd like to try some of the products for yourself (I guarantee you wont be disappointed!), see details below for how to BUY and WIN.

To BUY: Visit MOM Innovations and search for Potty Patty or Potty Scotty for their great selection of potty training pants and other potty training accessories. Be sure to tell them that Mommy Works sent you!

To WIN: MOM Innovations is offering one reader a chance to win 3-Pack of the Potty Patty/Scotty Training Pants (pictured right). These pants are comfy cotton training pants that have a thick, absorbent center panel to contain small accidents and still let your child feel the wetness. See details below for entering.

To enter this giveaway follow the rules and entry guidelines below (US ONLY):

1. REQUIRED: Visit MOM Innovations and let me know what else you'd love to have. Also tell me who you'll be using your training pants with!

To earn extra entries you may do one or more of the following and leave me additional comments here telling me which you have done:

2. Follow me on Twitter and tweet (be sure to leave me the link and your Twitter name).

3. Blog about this contest and leave me the link.

4. Follow Mommy Works

5. Subscribe to Mommy Works via reader/e-mail

6. Grab my button, place it on your site, and leave me the link where I can find it.

7. Grab the Potty Party button, and leave me the link where I can find it.

**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Wednesday, June 3. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Thursday, June 4.**

Potty Party! Oh no!

Okay, I'm just not sure what else can go wrong! LOL. My "blogging computer" has crashed, so I resort to writing from my BlackBerry. Poo! So, instead of a great training pant review and giveaway (look for it tomorrow!) I will tell you a little about my potty training experience with EG. First, let me say that she is pretty well potty trained at 20 months, though I really think that's mostly of her own doing! She was ready I guess!

It all started when one of my husband's cousins gave EG a super cute Princess potty for Christmas (when she was 15 months)...she has been interested in using it ever since. We had been telling her for months when we changed her diaper that she had gone "pee pee" or whatever, and she knew that the toilet was the "potty". When we brought home her potty I guess she just understood what a potty was for based on what we had been telling her already. She actually used it that very first night, though I had no intention of actually training or anything for several months. I didn't want to discourage her though!! So that was how it started, and since then she has just used it more and more regularly. It started out very sporadic, but at about 17 months I could tell she was much more aware and we started taking her at regular intervals to go potty. It seemed like I would take her ALL THE TIME, but it paid off because she eventually started telling me when she needed to go. She pretty much tells me every time she needs to go now, though I am sure to remind her if it has been a while. She does great at daycare, and I always put her in waterproof cloth training pants (rather than pull ups). They have been a true lifesaver and contain those accidents that happen (about once a day now) throughout the day. I haven't really put much effort into night training and...confession time...she does wear a pull up at night. I figure she's still young and it's saving me some sanity not to worry about right now at the end of the school year. We'll tackle night training this summer!

So...as you can probably guess...no "potty training in a day" or magic miracles here. It's been a process of several months, but one that has worked well for us and has been fairly stress free. Pretty much the only stressful times are getting EG to sit on the potty and "go" when she doesn't want to, or when she is in the middle of playing. Other than that I've found it to be easier and less stressful than I thought!

Okay, my thumbs feel like they are going to fall off, so I'm going to stop for tonight! I'll share an awesome MOM Innovations Potty Patty/Potty Scotty training pant review and giveaway with you tomorrow, as well as some tips and tricks I've learned through the past few months. Stay tuned, and check out the other great giveaways going on right now!

Potty Party! Teach Your Princess to Potty in Style with the Potty Princess Kit from CV Creationz {Review and Giveaway} **CLOSED**

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To kick off the Mommy Works Potty Party I couldn't think of a more perfect product than the Potty Princess Kit, hand created and designed by Christina of CV Creationz. This kit has everything you need to get your girly girl potty trained, even down to the toilet paper (perfectly pink of course)! I'll let the creator tell you a little about it, before I tell you about it myself. From CV Creationz:

"They say positive reinforcement is great for teaching children potty training. What better reinforcement for little girls to potty train than to become a "Potty Princess" after completing this cute little kit.With this kit you can use the special pearl charms as a reward for successful potty training. There are 14 pearl and swarovski crystal charms that get attached to this cute little Swarovski Crystal pink and clear bracelet. Each charm is attached with a spring ring clasp. At the end of the 14 days hopefully you will have successfully made it to the completion of potty training and you can then reward your daughter with her last pearl, a princess crown charm to attach to the end of her bracelet and a Completion Certificate from the 'Potty Princess' Academy."

The basic training method in the "Potty Princess Academy" is the addition of a charm to the precious beaded bracelet for every successful "potty day". I think this method would work especially well for older girls having difficulty potty training! What little girl wou

ldn't want to become a Potty Princess?? My daughter is only 19 months, so I altered the method a little by giving her a charm for every successful poo-poo in the potty, rather than once daily. This worked great!! Even at 19 months, EG knows that the bracelet is something special and different, and she loves to wear jewel

ry! So, I knew that adding charm to her "baseit" (bracelet) would be motivation for her. We gave her a prize for any kind of "potty", but the charms were specifically reserved for you know what. She recognized the difference and I truly think it encouraged her to try to "go" more in the potty. We haven't quite made it to 14 days or "Potty Princess" status, but we're working on it! The bracelet has definitely not gotten old for EG, and every time she wears it she says "look, piddy (pretty)". Honestly though, her favorite part about the kit is the pink toilet paper! I don't know what we'll do when it's gone! She loves her pink paper (or "pay pair" as she says it...sounds French!), and we'll have to find more when it's gone. Luckily she doesn't h

ave to use very much each time. We are so enjoying the kit!!
Over all I think the Potty Princess kit is awesome, and so different than any I've ever seen or heard of! The kit comes with all necessary materials for Potty Princess training including:

1 beautiful Swarovski crystal bracelet
14 crystal and pearl charms
1 Princess crown charm
1 Princess box with storage on top for charms, and underneath for bracelet
1 roll of Royal Princess Tissue (magenta toilet paper)
1 Potty Princess completion certificate1 Potty Princess fairy tale including directions and potty training tips on the back

All items are so cutely matching and are adorned with princesses and the Potty Princess logo. The tips included are very useful, and I think this kit is an excellent motivator for little girls! If my little girl was so excited, imagine how excited a two and a half or three year old with difficulty potty training would be!! There is truly no detail left out, and all of the materials come packaged in a cute little Potty Princess box complete with label and bow. I think the Potty Princess training kit is a breath of fresh air in the potty training world, and is too much fun! And think, when you little girl is finally an official Potty Princess, she'll always have the bracelet to wear and keep no matter what. You would pay $25 for the bracelet alone at many places. How's that for getting your money's worth?

I know you'll want to try the Potty Princess kit with your little girl, or you know someone you'll want to gift it to, so follow the directions below to buy or WIN!! Your little girl already potty trained? Then check out the all new Tooth Fairy kit from CV Creationz to help make losing those first teeth special and fun! Thanks Christina for creating some innovative and fun products for our little girls!

TO BUY: Visit CV Creations to find all of the great items Christina has to offer. Make sure and tell her that Mommy Works sent you!

TO WIN: Follow entry details below to win a Potty Princess Toilet Training Kit for your little princess!

To enter this giveaway follow the rules and entry guidelines below (US ONLY):

1. REQUIRED: Visit CV Creationz and let me know what else you'd love to have, and tell me how you will use your Potty Princess Kit if you win.

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**Be sure to leave me your e-mail address, if there is not a visible one in your profile, so that I can contact you if you win. This contest will end at 11:59 PM CST on Monday, June 1. The winner will be randomly chosen via Random.org and notified on or around Tuesday, June 2.**

Mommy Works Potty Party 2009: Grab the button and join the party!

Looking for everything you might need to potty train your little one? Products to make potty training more fun AND successful? Then look no further! Throughout the next few weeks I am going to provide you with all of the latest products and information you will need to have success with potty training...and I do mean EVERYTHING! Look for great articles, reviews, and giveaways of potty training kits, wet bags, potty training pants, laundry detergent (for those accidents and cloth training pants!) and yes, you guessed it...a FABULOUS Potty Bench from Boon, Inc.! I am so excited about the Mommy Works Potty Party, and I hope that you will join in my excitement! We'll be kicking it off this Saturday, and I thought I would go ahead and make my first blog party button for this one since I have so many great items to share with you. I'd love it if you would grab my "Potty Party" button and put it on your blog. It will also gain you an extra entry into any of the giveaways (potty related or not!). Invite all your friends and join me right here starting Saturday. HAPPY TRAINING!