Stuck On You

I have two products to tell you about today and why I like them. Both are from a company called Stuck on You. (And a giveaway, too!)

Last summer we were at a nearby town's yearly celebration. We were all starting to stake out our spots for the fireworks and a friend of my sister started panicking. Her young son had disappeared. Turns out he decided to go to their van to get something and didn't tell anyone. Once there, he didn't know how to get back.

I think this is every parent's nightmare. Especially parents of small children who may not be able to articulate their own name or parents' names if they are separated from each other.

A couple of weekends ago we went to a local mall for the Read Across America event. It would not have been practical or fun for my almost four-year-old to be in a stroller. In a large crowd it would be too easy for us to get separated. And even though she could tell an adult her name and mine, there would have been no way for us to be reunited quickly.

The solution? I put a Stuck on You Stick With Me wristband on her with her first name and my cell phone number. It was such a relief to me to know that I could be quickly called, should the need arise. The wrist band says "My name is (blank spot to write in)." "If I am lost, please call (blank)." A set of 12 bands is $11.50. Well worth it for the peace of mind.

I remember when I was a new mom after the birth of my first child. I would take her to the park or to the programs at the library. And although I had coworkers and friends with kids, I desperately wanted to connect with women with babies the same age. I wanted to make some mommy friends. There were several women who I talked with and liked, but we always went our separate ways. I felt funny and dorky saying "call me, we'll have a playdate." But there is a simple way to reach out to other moms without fear of "in-your-face, no thank you" rejection.

You can give them your card. If they call, they call.

The Stuck on You Call Me cards are great contact cards for moms. The cool thing is that you choose the color, the icon, and what you want them to say. I chose purple (my favorite) and ladybug (my daughter's nickname) and had my name, e-mail address, and phone number printed on them. Next time I meet a cool mom or my daughter makes a great new friend, I can say "E-mail me" and hand out my card.

The cards are made of durable plastic that will surely withstand being shoved into your diaper bag. A set of 30 cards sells for $15.50.


WIN IT: One lucky Full Mommy reader will win a set of Call Me Cards, compliments of Stuck on You (value $15.50). Call Me Cards are perfect for setting up play dates, "business cards for kids" or promoting mom's part-time business/blog.

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(This was written by Leeanthro who can be read at Soy is the New Black where she dishes about family, food, foraging, and frivolity. While many of the products she discusses are sold only through boutique or specialty stores, some are widely available at national stores and online.)