Review & Giveaway: CARES Restraint System

As a flight attendant, one of the most common questions I receive from traveling families besides "Do you have extra diapers on board?" is "Have you ever heard of the CARES Restraint System? Is it really that easy?"

Well, thanks to **, not only can I say I have heard about it but I've also had the opportunity to actually test it out on a recent flight to Maui.

First of all, let me tell you that anything that will decrease the amount of things I need to lug to the plane is always a blessing in my book.

Secondly, it was really easy to install. The only thing is that you'll need to temporarily put down the tray table of the person behind you and they may not always be the most cooperative people on board. However, once they realize that it will not interfere with their "personal space" in any way, they're usually pretty understanding.

Third, Baby Bug loved that she could sit on the plane's seat like her big sister. Plus it helps that she's always been really good about strapping into her car seat. To her this was a treat!

Overall, we loved using the CARES Restraint System and would highly recommend it to anyone traveling with young children. However, just be prepared to explain to the flight attendant what it is. Even though we (flight attendants) have all been informed that the CARES System is FAA approved, many may not have seen it in person yet.

The CARES Restraint System sells for $74.95.

Giveaway: Guess what? I have a CARES Restraint System to give away to one lucky person! To enter:

• Stop by CARES before midnight, August 2nd.
• Then come back and mention in comments one step on installing it. That’s it!
• A random winner will be selected and notified on August 3rd.
• The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.

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This giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck!

Shop Till The Card Doesn't Swipe #3

This week we're focusing on one of my favorite things to do - baking. Being that I'm not the most creative person around, I'm always looking for ways to make decorating a little easier. Here are some of my favorite finds.

Linen 'n Things - If you've ever wanted to make a turtle cake, now's your chance. Linen 'n Things sells this Pull A Part Cupcake Mold that makes it so easy to do. Just bake 12 individual cupcakes in this silicone mold, put the baked cupcakes together, & frost! Hey, even I can do this! The mold has a quick release permanent non-stick surface and is refrigerator, freezer, microwave, oven and metal utensil safe.

Pfaltzgraff - Or if you're not into turtles, Pfaltzgraff has all kinds of animals and other design molds to help you make a fun birthday cake. My favorite is the butterfly or flower basket! Let's see, who's birthday is coming up?


Estilo Weddings - And speaking of cupcakes, how gorgeous are these cupcake wrappers? Turn any plain cupcake into a masterpiece with these easy to assemble, laser cut wrappers. It's available in a wide variety of colors and designs to fit any party theme. Then add a touch of sparkle with this 4" swarovski crystal dragonfly. Sure to be the hit of the party!

Target - Then when you're all done, you can serve your beautiful creations on this pretty Corelle Square Set made of chip- and break-resistant glass. Dishwasher and microwave safe.