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“In our first two contests we set out to raise awareness and support for our troops, and the response was overwhelming,” said Mike Mountford, CEO of AllAmericanDirect.com. “The stories that we have heard have inspired us, and reassured us that something as simple as a laptop can lift a family’s spirits in a time of great need. We salute the families that have sacrificed so much to serve our country.” To read entry details and more information check out the All American Direct Laptops for Flat Tops webpage.

I’m going to try to keep the kids occupied and out of the house as much as possible while the house is being torn apart and put back together, but I’m really nervous. It’s so darn hot that playing outside for long isn’t a good option, not to mention the fact that it’s just plain hard to be out and about with a 2.5 year old and an 8 month old. Do you have any ideas or suggestions for ways to keep the kids entertained and out of the way? Or maybe you can just offer some words of encouragement!

And, did I mention my mom arrives Wednesday! I just hope we have the nursery / guest room cleared by then so she has a place to sleep and put her suitcase.

Finally, I really need to look into the best way to keep our new floor clean and find some area rugs. If you have a wood or laminate floor, what do you do to keep it clean?

Wear * Learn * Give
Wear. Ufadili tees and onesies are super soft, 100% cotton and made in the US. They offer a cute selection of designs for babies, kids and even adults. Most shirts have a cute animal and the name of that animal in a language other than English.

Learn. A giving tag is attached to every shirt with the the translation into 5 languages and fun facts about the design. Toddler Boy’s shirt, for example, features the Ufadili logo monkey and the tag tells us how to say monkey in four other languages as well as a fun fact about monkeys.

Give. A whopping 30% of Ufadili profits are donated to various organizations to help children, animals and the planet. That’s really a remarkable and completely generous percentage that benefits some great charities, including Heifer International (which in addition to having an awesome name is an amazing charity).

Or Not to Buy… Really, my only negative is the price tag. To justify the cost, think of it as more than just purchasing a tee. You really are making a donation and participating in “conscious consumerism.”

Shop! Browse and purchase Ufadili tees and onesies online. Short sleeve onesies are $32 and tees are $34. Long sleeve and raglan designs are also available.

Win! Look for Ufadili tees in Get Cool for School Prize Packs starting next week.

Carolina Pad products are so cute that you’re bound to find something you like (and need) even if no one in your home is preparing for back to school. I love the small Kendall Collection spiral bound book to keep in my diaper bag. I always carry a small note pad like this for shopping and random lists and notes. And, of course, as a go-to way to occupy and entertain Toddler Boy when we’re out and about. If you are going to carry one anyway, it might as well be cute.

Another standout is the Sasquatch composition notebook. Made of 100% recycled material, it’s great looking and perfect for writing and journaling (me) and scribbling (Toddler Boy).

Or Not to Buy… Really no reason not to! Even if you don’t need, anything, when the stuff this cute, you can make an excuse to buy a thing or two.

Shop! The Carolina Pad webstore has a limited selection and you can find products in stores near you including Target, KMart and Publix among many others.

Thanks to stopping by to link up your giveaway and find some great giveaways to enter. I’d love it if you help spread the word – the more the merrier!

It’s simple. Be here and chat in the comments for a second chance to win this delicious cake.