Joovy Greenie Caboose Ultralight Stand-On Tandem Stroller Review

I have been lucky enough to test out a few different brands of tandem strollers with baby D, but the stroller and company that I’ve been most looking forward to reviewing is and their caboose ultralight stand-on tandem stroller.

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The stroller shipped very quickly and showed up on my front door pre-assembled in a huge box . The only thing we had to do was put the wheels and canopy on. A nice feature I noticed right away was that the handles on this stroller are higher than a normal stroller so it’s a great height for my husband or myself to use.


I received the greenie color, which I absolutely love, but I was worried that the bright green on the seats would get dirty quickly.  The fabric is very durable and does not show dirt like I thought it would.  It is easy to clean with a wet washcloth  when needed.

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This stroller can turn on a dime, pivots well, can get in and through tight spaces while you’re shopping or going down aisles, etc.  I love the lightweight frame of this stroller. It is the lightest stroller that I’ve tested out so far. Because the frame is so light, if you overload the stroller with kids or shopping purchases, it does make it a little hard to steer. So you’ll want to make sure to stay within the fifty pound limit that Joovy recommends, but I think that that is a small compromise for the ease of use that you get with this stroller.

The under storage basket has enough storage for my diaper bag and a few other things, and the jump seat on the back moves back and forth so you can easily reach in from up top to get into the storage basket. There are also pockets on either side of the basket for extra storage and pockets on the side of the front seat to store toys, treats, or snacks.

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I love the super hip parent organizer.  Instead of the plain old plastic cup holder and tray I have seen on every other stroller the caboose has a machine washable neoprene organizer.  It can easily hold sippy cups and a water bottle, my wallet, and there’s even a zipper pocket for my keys. The only drawback of this type of organizer is that it will not hold fountian drinks in paper cups easily. 

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I love the infant car seat attachment because it is universal for all car seats and there is a security belt that buckles to give new mommies peace of mind that their baby will be safe while riding in this stroller.  There are a few different colors to choose from ranging from bright orange to black.  There is even an option to add an extra seat where the sit or stand area is.  This stroller offers a lot in a little package!


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Three 4 Designs (Infinity Scarf and Nursing Cover) Review and Giveaway (Ends 7/27) US/CAN

As I have stated before, I am a huge fan of products that multitask, so I knew when I found on Etsy I just had to partner with Sarah and check out her nursing covers! 

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Sarah describes her product as…”nursing scarves for fashion forward mamas who love their babies. Our fashionable infinity scarf, made out of breathable jersey knit cotton, transforms in a twist to become a gorgeous nursing cover that keeps both mom and baby comfortably covered – front & back – while nursing.”

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I was sent this lovely green striped cover to review with my new baby.  I love the softness of the fabric. It is very light and breathable so baby D does not get overheated while I nurse.  This cover is made with a generous amount of fabric in the length of the scarf so it will fit around all sizes and shapes of mamas.  The best feature of this cover is that it covers me completely all the way around my body so there is nothing showing or peeking out.  Most covers are like an apron and only hide your front, but then you have your back and sides in full view of everyone around you.  That problem is solved with the infinity design of this cover.  It completely encircles me and keeps everything hidden.

The cover washes well and I even threw it in the dryer just to see what would happen.  I think it may have shrunk a little bit but not enough for me to notice.  I live in the very hot desert of Las Vegas so I have not worn my cover as a scarf but I am looking forward to fall and winter to be able to wear my nursing cover as an accessory.

Buy:  You can shop for your own versatile at the Three4Designs Esty shop.

Win:  One lucky fan will win their own Teal and White Chevron infinity nursing scarf from Three4Design!  Enter below to win.

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Honey & Lace Maxi Skirt Review and Weekend Deal

All of us at Your Golden Ticket Blog are just as crazy about as the rest of the world. 

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We are excited to introduce you to a fabulous company that is all about the maxi — Honey & Lace.  They offer affordable maxi skirts that come in LOTS of fun prints and patterns!  They are also selling skinny jeans in fun colors and prints, kid’s maxi skirts, and women’s pencil skirts too.

I received a maxi skirt, pencil skirt and two little girl’s maxi skirts to review from Honey & Lace.  The fabric on these skirts is wonderful.  It is light with a little bit of stretch so you don’t feel constricted in any way.  I love that the pencil skirt is a long enough to hit just below the knee so it is modest, but still shows enough of the leg to be stylish.  It is also super comfy while giving the fitted pencil skirt look. 

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The pencil skirt and little girl’s skirts have elastic waistbands and the maxi skirts have a double thick fabric waist band.  Not only does this help with comfort, but it also makes sizing easy.  I would say that these skirts fit true to size or even a little big because the fabric does stretch some.


You can see in the pictures how the different fabrics complement each other so they are perfect for a family photo shoot or even bridesmaids at a wedding. 

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One of the things I love about maxi skirts is that they compliment all body types.  They are great during pregnancy since they sit below the belly and perfect for after baby too.

I have been living in my skirts since I got them–they are that comfy.  You will want to take advantage of the special offer Honey & Lace is running right now to get your maxi skirts at a deep discount this weekend only.       

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Buy:  To buy your own awesome maxi skirt visit , or contact them to set up a home show.

SPECIAL WEEKEND OFFER:  From now until Sunday, July 14th Honey & Lace will be offering YGTB fans Buy one get one Half-Off!  No limit–so go get a few!

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Linenspa Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper Review


A few months ago we finally broke down and bought ourselves a new mattress.  Our old mattress had no support and I am pretty sure it was filled with sawdust, but hey it was a great deal.

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  So we brought our shiny new mattress home and woke up rested and happy the next day.  Morning two came and I was feeling a little less rested and by morning four I was ornery from lack of sleep.  We had slept on a mattress with no support for so long that we swung all the way to the opposite side of the spectrum and bought an extra firm mattress—too firm. 
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At the time I was about six months pregnant and getting bigger and more uncomfortable, especially at night.  I contacted Linenspa and was thrilled to have them send me a to review.  I could not wait to get my shipment and thankfully it arrived very quickly.  I expected a huge box on my front porch since we have a Cal. King bed, but the box that came was only about 2 feet by 2 feet in width and height, but it was heavy!

We opened up the box and I was disappointed that the topper was only about a fourth of an inch thick…then I read the directions.  You have to let your topper fill with air before using it.  It will expand to the full height, but it takes about two days.  If you have the ability I recommend doing this outside so that the foam airs out at the same time it is puffing up.  New memory foam has a chemically kind of smell when you first get it, but it does go away after being aired out or used for a few days. 

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I really like the bamboo cover that covers the gel foam.  It is really nice and easy to take on and off to clean if necessary.  Once we got the topper on the bed I also realized that I needed to purchase sheets with deep pockets to fit this mattress.  That will vary depending on the mattress that you have, but just a little FYI in case you are buying new sheets with this topper.

Now that I have been sleeping on this topper for over 4 months now I can tell you it is wonderful!  I love the softness of the topper and it is balanced perfectly with our extra firm mattress underneath.  I feel like my body is supported all night long and I wake up well rested and happy.  I also really liked when I was pregnant how the topper supported my baby belly perfectly.  I did not feel like I needed extra pillows to support me since I had my topper on the bed.

I am extremely impressed and happy with this product and I highly recommend this topper for anyone that needs softness to balance out a firm mattress.

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Buy:  To buy your own visit the Linenspa website.  Plus for the month of July only Linenspa is offereing 15% off the 2.5-inch Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper by Lucid when you use the promo code GELMTOPPER15 at checkout!

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Cobb Hill Shoes Review and Giveaway (Ends 7/19)

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Summer for me means swimming at the pool, snow cones, drive in movies, and flip-flops every day.  I was so happy to be able to review a pair of to replace my old flip-flops from last summer. 

I have always bought the cheap low quality sandals and replaced them frequently, but over the past couple of years I have realized that I need more support from the shoes I wear.  When I wear my Gwen I find that my feet do not hurt at the end of the day like they used to with my old sandals.  During pregnancy and after my feet seem to swell easily, but when I wear these sandals I have experienced less swelling and discomfort.

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Cobb Hill is a sister company to Aravon that I reviewed a few months ago.  They are all a part of the New Balance family so you know the quality of these sandals will be up to par with all of shoes New Balance produces. 

They have an extra comfy foot bed that feels like you are walking on air.  The soul of the shoes is made of durable rubber that truly gives your foot support even in a sandal.  I LOVE the flower design and the metallic pewter color.  These sandals go with every outfit you can think of!  I have been very impressed with the Gwen sandals and I know they will last me for many years to come.

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Buy:  You can shop for your own pair of .  Use the code:  BL713GOLDENTICKET now until August 7 and get 10% off all orders plus free shipping.

Win:  One lucky fan will win their own pair of Gwen sandals from Cobb Hill!  Enter below to win.


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aden+anais Dream Blanket Review

This post is of course to review the lovely as the title states, which I will get to in a minute, but it is also to officially introduce you to our newest addition…baby D.  I have been blogging about my pregnancy for what seems like forever, but now we have our precious baby in our arms so I can bombard you with her cuteness in all of my posts.

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I cannot believe it has been five weeks since baby D arrived.  Time has flown by since May 27th when we welcomed our sweet daughter into the world.  She arrived bright and early Memorial Day at 7:57am.  She weighed in at 7 lbs. 5oz. and measured 18 inches long.  She was and is perfect in every way and we feel so blessed and grateful to have her here! 

Ever since we brought our sweet pea home from the hospital we have been using our aden+anais dream blanket practically every day.  It is my go to blanket to wrap the baby in or to throw over us when nursing.  Because the blanket is made of muslin it is very lightweight and breathable.  I have found that baby D does not get sweaty in this blanket unlike some of our other minky fabric blankets.  She stays warm and cozy but a lot more comfortable since the fabric breaths really well. 

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I love how soft this blanket is and that it gets softer with every wash.  aden+anais have a large selection of patterns to choose from.  They have great neutral patterns as well as fun gender specific patterns.  I chose the “for the birds – medallion” to review and it is perfect girl print.  Not overly girly but still very soft and feminine. 

The size of these blankets is a huge selling point for me.  They are 47” x 47” so I know my baby will not outgrow her blanket for a long time.  Even when she gets too big to wrap it around her she can use it as a snuggly blanket or comfort blanket to sleep with.  I am happy to say that this blanket will get tons of use in our house and I know it will last because of the high quality products aden+anais put out.      

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Buy:  You can visit the website to check out all of the fabulous products they carry.  Plus many baby boutiques nationwide carry aden+anais products too.

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Cake Lingerie Nursing Bra Review

Now that we have baby D here and in arms I have been able to really test out and review some great nursing items including a Cake Lingerie bra and panty set.  I was very excited to try out this particular brand of nursing bra because the bras are so pretty.

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When I first found Cake’s website I did not realize that they offered only nursing bras, I thought they were your typical lingerie company.  I was happy to see a company dedicated to giving nursing mamas beautiful bras to go along with a very beautiful part of our lives.  I really enjoy nursing my babies and I think that having an attractive nursing bra makes the experience even better.   

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I received the Apricot Sorbet set and I have to say that not only is it much prettier in person, but it is very well made.  This is one of the full coverage styles that Cake carries, and it does give full coverage and full support while still looking great.  I really like that the bra has extra support and lining when opened for nursing.  You can see what I am talking about in the picture below.  I am usually an under-wire bra girl so that was a change for me, but I found that because of the support of the bra and the way it is constructed I did not really miss the under-wire.  I also really like that there is an extra wide band in the back with a three hook closure.  Those details and construction really add to the comfort and quality fit of this bra. 

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The bra is detailed with great little embellishments that really make me feel lovely when I put it on.  I think the lace and buttons on the sides is so pretty and adds to the elegance of this bra. The nursing clips are very heavy duty and the fabrics are high end–everything on this bra is top of the line. I know this bra will last me through the next year and a half plus some. 

I have to add that the customer service is absolutely amazing!  They worked with me every step of the way to find the perfect bra and get the perfect fit.  I reviewed a very neutral set, but you have to go check out their website to see the vibrant fun colors they offer.  With the wide variety of styles and colors to choose from you will be able to choose something that will make you feel beautiful while giving you easy access for nursing your precious little one.     

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Buy:  Cake Lingerie is carried in many maternity boutiques, and you can always to shop the current collection.

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$200 Toys R Us Gift Card Giveaway (Ends 7/9)

Welcome to the $200 Toys R Us Gift Card Giveaway!

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Sponsored byauthor .

Carole P. Roman takes you on a another journey, this time to Asia, landing in South Korea.  Once again, children can learn how life is like for young people on

the other side of the globe. From food to famous landmarks, they will learn that’s it’s easy to find something in common with people in different countries.

This is the third book in the series, and we’d like to celebrate with a giveaway! One winner will receive a $200 Toys R Us Gift Card and a set of Carole P. Roman’s cultural books.

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The series includes:


Enter to win a $200 Toys R Us Gift Card and a copy of the “If you were me and lived in…” series

Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway.

One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.

Open in the United States.
Ends at 11:59pm EST on July 9th, 2013.


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