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I have recently been thinking about ways to jump-start my mornings without a Diet Coke. I have to say, I am a big fan of the basic principles of the Southbeach Diet, and the book encourages a glass of tomato juice as an alternative to citrus juice in the morning. I like it! And here is a reason to try V8 for your morning beverage: the company has partnered with Feeding America to donate thirty million servings of fresh vegetables in the next six months to food banks all across the country. How amazing is that?

The site also has some great recipes, using V8, so check it out! By eating a hard-boiled egg and drinking some V8 juice this week, I have seriously felt less hungry all day.

 We have a HOT Free Giveaway on AListBaby!

This stylish Sport Coupe is designed by Radio Flyer, of classic wagon fame. The hip red car has a timeless design and loads of features, including: child footrest, telescoping rear handle for parents and siblings, free spinning front wheels and removable doors for years of playtime fun! I envision this under the Christmas tree on Christmas morning….with one happy baby! One lucky AListBaby reader will win this fabulous red car. The rest of us can purchase the Radio Flyer Sport Coupe for about $100 at WalMart or Sensational Beginnings.

To win, simply send us an e-mail at alistbabyblog {at} yahoo {dot} com by Tuesday, October 21. If you link to this entry on your blog, please mention that in your e-mail, and you will receive TWO chances to win!

I mentioned my love for PoshTots before, and their latest luxury gift will not disappoint!

This luxe gift is perfect for your lil’ pirate. Warning….the $52,000 price tag could leave you feeling a little sea sick. Here are some of the features of this ultimate playhouse:

1. Includes captain’s quarters, upper and lower decks, and crow’s nest          
2. 17 windows and peep holes, and cannonball mast
3. Douglas fir structural subflooring and framed walls

 But the good news is…each ship is custom-built to meet the owner’s specifications.

I do not want to order mine unless they promise I get a freshwater shower.

Just like Bruce Springsteen, I have been singing about my Glory Days lately. Perhaps this spark was fueled by many of my old college friends with whom I have reconnected on Facebook. Sixty fraternity brothers and sorority sisters, all smooshed together on the sticky fraternity house floor, smiling for a group photo after a day of flag football and plastic cups: priceless. And last night, Dad mentions he found my Smurf watch….the watch I so distinctly remember Mom gifting me on my fifth birthday. I kid you not, my friends, Dad wound it up, and the thing still keeps time! Which brings me to the point of today’s post…quality. Just like an old friend or a watch you thought was lost forever….the quality people and things in our life truly last a lifetime. What do you want your baby to have for his/her lifetime, as a reminder of babyhood? I choose this simple Padova baby feeding set by Elsa Peretti at Tiffany and Co. It includes a spoon, fork and silver cup, $615.

The set is useful, elegant and timeless. And hopefully, an heirloom for future generations. Because I’m into stuff like that. Still, I know my little ones are really going to want the Smurf watch…also priceless. 

Congratulations to Sonya S. of Paragould, Arkansas! You are the winner of the Russ Bright Beginnings Activity Veterinarian Set! Your little one can get ready to shake, rattle and roll with a plush play-set that will channel his inner love for Fido. AListBaby readers, make sure you enter our next contest for your chance to win something fantastic! Because the holidays are right around the corner!

It is time for another AListBaby Giveaway!

Write your little one a prescription for fun with the Russ Bright Beginnings Activity Veterinarian Set.

This is one of six play sets that will keep your baby or toddler entertained for hours. The colorful animal hospital is just what the doctor ordered! Featuring a variety of textures and materials, the set opens up to reveal new friends and even a doctor’s office inside. From a soft squeaking pup, a cat that chimes and even a vet that rattles, young ones will enjoy all of the shapes and sounds. The Russ sets are sold at toy and gift stores nationwide, and we found this one at Amazon for about $20.

To win the veterinarian set for your little one, just send us an e-mail at alistbabyblog {at} yahoo {dot} com by Tuesday, October 7. Good luck!

Congratulations to Judy L. of Dana Point, CA! Judy wins three personalized pacifiers from MyPacifier.net, and stylish Comfy Crawlers pants from Gissybella.com! Judy says she would like her personalized pacifiers to say Movie Star, how cute is that? Celebrities including Trista Rehn and Matthew McConaughey are big fans! Judy also requested the denim jeans in small. The Comfy Crawlers pants have a light layer of padding on the legs, knees and back pockets, to help pad little crawlers and protect them from falls. Many thanks to My Pacifier.net and GissyBella.com for the great prizes.   

Pottery Barn Kids has some adorable new baby room designs. All things baby boy have been tugging at my heart strings lately. At first glance, this circus nursery seems too busy—but you know what? I think its fabulous. You can always tone down the theme by skipping the polka dots at the top of the room.

These toys (above) are a sweet way to keep the continuity of theme flowing throughout the space, $29-$32. And I love the modern take on this classic rocker! It sells for $129. The stripes on the walls really make everything pop.