Friday Favorites

In honor of our big surprise this past week, I am devoting this post to all things baby!  For those of you who don't know, we found out Sunday night that we're expecting!  Monday, Baby learned to walk, and Tuesday we had Baby's first birthday party!  What a whirlwind!  We will have 2 little ones just 18 months apart, so it's time to get some more baby gear.

We will need a new carseat for Baby so "Brister" (brother or sister) can have the infant carrier (we have a Graco Safe Seat that will last Baby until over 30 lbs).  My favorite:  Britax Marathon !  Amazon currently is having their Britax sale!



We are considering a tandem stroller, although Baby will be walking very well by then.  We are undecided, but if we get one, I love the Kolcraft Contours Options Tandem Plus Stroller
because both seats can face either forward or backward in any combination.



We'll be potty training Baby not too long after "Brister" gets here.  I know we'll want a separate potty chair (BABYBJÖRN Potty Chair) and then a travel seat to take along (PRIMO Folding Potty ).



Lastly, we need to address our sleeping situation.  Baby will still be in a crib.  I am looking forward to having "Brister" sleep in something other than the carseat on the floor like Baby did (had to sleep sitting up for reflux for a time).  I'd like a bassinet or a co-sleeper that sidecars to the bed or my favorite, The First Years Close & Secure Sleeper.




What are your favorites?  I'd love to know!

Remember, today is the last day to enter all three of my giveaways! 

1. Coupons!
2. Elisabeth Elliot Book
3. Tiny Baby Jesus children's book
   

Favorites Friday - YouData

I like making a little money on the side.  Who doesn't?  I especially like it when it is easy!  I recently found a company that pays you for reading advertisements.  I was skeptical at first, but it really works.  The YouData program is quite easy.   Any time I am online, I quickly check my account and view any ads.  It takes just seconds.  My earnings are stored  and dispersed through PayPal each Friday.  I have been paid consistently.

Here is the referral letter written by YouData.  It does a great job of explaining the details of this program.

Dear Friend,

I found something that I think you will like. The company's name is YouData (youdata.com). They are trying to convince consumers like us that we should be the ones controlling our own data and selling our own attention, not third parties like broadcasters, newspapers, and spammers. By creating a MeFile at YouData.com, I now control what ads I see and when I see them. Best part - I am selling my attention directly to interested advertisers, for real money. That's right, I get paid for giving them my attention. I can use the funds to buy music and video online, donate to charities, give to my favorite blogs and websites, or keep the change myself and do whatever I want with it.

It's real. They pay. You should check it out.

Click this link to sign up. My MeFile ID, penguinelk, in the "Referral Code" will tell them I sent you.

http://www.youdata.com/join/penguinelk

Take care,

Audra

I have only done this for 3 weeks.  I have made about $2 so far.  Not big bucks by any stretch of the imagination, but it is nice to have that little bit coming into PayPal to pay for stamps for coupon trading! 

I do like YouData.  I like how easy it is.  I like how they pay out weekly.  I like how they pay to PayPal.  Give it a try!

Friday Favorites

I love new stuff.  I love trying new products and learning about great things!  I want to share some reviews on Fridays and I'd love to learn what you love!  If you'd like to join in, either comment on this post or link to a blog review you have done!  Check out more Friday Favorites at The Daily Dwelling.

One of my current favorite products is:



There are many different textures for Baby to "scritch" on each page.
I also have purchased:


and


While these are still very good books for Baby, they only have one texture per page.  I'd rather spend a few dollars more for more "scritch for the buck."

What do you love?