Top 10 Family Halloween Costumes

Willy Wonka

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Elf

Found Via Pinterest

The Wizard of Oz

SFGate.com

Legos

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Bee Family

www.jamonkey.com

Mary Poppins

Raegunramblings.com

Ghostbusters

ThisMommyLoves.com

Scooby Doo 

Clickypix.com

The Incredibles 

mybabyfaves.blogspot.com

Despicable Me

Uploaded by Individual to Pinterest

Fall is in the Air

At NextStepBabyMonitors we love the holiday season and are very excited that it's now fall! Pumpkin everything is back and ready for action so we thought we would put together a few things to get you ready for the fall and holiday season. If you'd like to see the original photo source, recipe, etc all you need to do is click on the link below the photo! Enjoy!

Monogrammed Pumpkins

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

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Pumpkin Spiced Lattes

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Pumpkin Pretzels

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Fall Fashion

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Back to School with NextStepBabyMonitors

NextStepBabyMonitors 

is throwing a back to school party! 

A back to school Facebook party to be exact! 

Join us: 

Wednesday August 14th 

6pm PST / 9pm EST 

and you could win one of seven prizes! 

So How Does A Facebook Party Work? 

It's fun & simple really! 

At 6pm PST / 9pm EST visit the NextStep Facebook Page 

And click on the "Facebook Party" icon. 

Log in via your Facebook account (or as a guest). 

Now you've joined the party and can start chatting with us! 

Winning Prizes

Throughout the party we'll be passing around the giveaway link so that you can enter to win! If you're chosen as a winner you will be emailed and your first name and last initial will be announced during the party. 

Do we have to RSVP?

No RSVP is required but if you'd like to have the opportunity to win a pre-party prize ($10 Gift Card) visit the NextStep Facebook Page starting August 9th! 

Have a Question?

Contact us! PR@ NextStepBabyMonitors .com

Ready to win? We'll see you on the 14th!

Bring a Friend! 

*US Residents only. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years and older. This party is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Facebook or any other form of social media. If you are a winner you will be emailed immediately after being selected and your first name and last initial will be announced in our Facebook party. If you are a winner you will have 48 hours to respond to our email otherwise you will forfeit your prize and a new winner will be chosen.*

15 Pinterest Recipes That We Can't Wait to Try (& You Should Too!)

1. Copy-Cat Texas Roadhouse Cinnamon Butter

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2. Cheesy Quinoa Bites

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3. Cheeseburger Soup

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4. Reese's Brownie Cake

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5. Copy-Cat In N Out Hamburger

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6. Apple Pie Salsa

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7. Garlic Cheese Dip

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8. Creamy Garlic Shells

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9. Pumpkin French Toast Bake

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10. Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs

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11. Pizza Dip

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12. Pesto Ranch Crock Pot Chicken

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13. One Pot Wonder Tomato Basil Pasta

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14. Birthday Party Pretzels

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15. Banana Upside Down Muffins

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Happy Cooking! 

5 Fun Ways to Stay Cool This Summer

     Summer is hot, so why not have a little fun while cooling down? Below are 5 fun ways that you can your family can cool down this summer! Feel free to add your own suggestions to the comment section!

1. Make Soda Float Popsicles

Photo From: A Night Owl Blog

2. Have a Sponge Ball Water Fight

Photo From: Create Craft Love

3. Make Magic Treasure Ice

Photo From: Growing A Jeweled Rose

4. Make Your Kids a Water Table

Photo From: Cheap Crafty Mama

5. Help Your Kids Make a Lemonade Stand

 Do you have any other fun suggestions on how to stay cool in the summer? We'd love to hear them!

Pin To Win Finalists

NextStepBabyMonitors would like to extend a warm thank you to all of the participants in our first ever Pin To Win Contest. There were a lot of fantastic Pin Boards created in for our "4th Of July Pinspiration" and we were amazed at some of the great ideas that were pinned. Narrowing down just three finalists was a challenge, but after a lot of consideration we have chosen the recipients of our three prizes.

Congrats ladies! We hope you all enjoyed our Pin To Win Contest! Stay tuned for more fun contests and events!

Introducing Our NextStep Brand Ambassadors

We'd like to give a special thank you to all of those who applied to our NextStep Brand Ambassador program. We received an overwhelming response and it was a great challenge to select only six bloggers to work with at this time. For those of you who applied and weren't selected, we appreciate your interest and would like you to know that you are on our waiting list for when a position becomes available.

Without further adieu, I am pleased to introduce you to our six NextStep Brand Ambassadors.

Simply Southern Couponers

Simply Southern Couponers is ran by a blogger named Jennifer who is a stay at home mom of three boys. She blogs about coupons, store match-ups, freebies, samples, recipes, family, product reviews, and giveaways.

Connect with Simply Southern Couponers on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

 

And Then there Were 5

And Then There Were 5 is ran by a blogger named Jessica who is a stay at home mom of three, two boys and a girl. She blogs about her adventures with her family, parenting, reviews, and giveaways.

Connect with And Then There Were 5 on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

 

Mommys Craft Obsession

Mommys Craft Obsession is ran by a blogger named Alex who is a stay at home mom of one little boy.  Alex blogs about family, baby gear, recipes, craft projects, DIY's, product reviews, and giveaways.

Connect with Mommys Craft Obsession on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

 

Mama's Baby Cupcakes

Mama's Baby Cupcakes is ran by a blogger named Michelle and co-written by Lakeon. Michelle has three girls and baby #4 on the way while Lakeon has two children, one boy and one girl! Together they blog about life, her family, product reviews, and giveaways.

Connect with Mama's Baby Cupcakes on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

 

A Lucky Ladybug

A Lucky Ladybug is ran by a blogger named Randi who has "played many roles" in her life, but is now living out her role as a mom, wife, and blogger. She blogs about green living, family, product reviews, and giveaways.

Connect with A Lucky Ladybug on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

 

The Small Things

The Small Things is ran by a blogger named Brenda (Bre) who is the mother of 5 children and one beautiful baby who gained her wings. She blogs about anything and everything including product reviews, giveaways, family, and nail art.

Connect with The Small Things on Facebook, Twitter, & Pinterest.

 

We hope that you will take a moment to follow our Brand Ambassadors!

NextStepBabyMonitors Proudly Introduces the NextStepIP Outdoors

NextStepBabyMonitors is excited to introduce you to our newest product, the NextStepIP Outdoors.

With the NextStepIP Outdoors you can now monitor your home in the front or the back yard using this weatherproof pan/tilt camera. Monitor while you're at home from your computer, or while you are away from the home using your iPhone or Android. NextStepIP Outdoors includes the Foscam professional pan and tilt weatherproof outdoor camera. Our photos of the camera tend to make it look larger than it is. The camera dome is only 4" in diameter, or about the size of a softball. So the camera can be conveniently mounted to your home's exterior and its natural off-white finish will easily blend with your decor. NextStepIP Outdoors has all the same features and capabilities as ourNextStepIP and NextStepIP Pro cameras except for the differences such as audio. Included in the purchase of our NextStepIP Outdoors is our NextStep Guide and Lifetime Support as well as a two year warranty. Start keeping an eye on your home whether you are inside or away!  

NextStepBabyMonitors Proudly Introduces the Remote Temperature Monitor

Regulating the temperature in your child's room is essential to their health and well being. Increased rise in room temperatures and over bundling is one of the risks of SIDS. Naturally, you want to do everything that you can to protect your sweet baby, so why not actively monitor the temperature of their room? Get smart and have a little fun at the same time with our new Remote Temperature Monitor, featuring Weather Wendy! The Room Temperature Monitor comes with a parent unit and a remote unit for your child's room. The parent unit features a LCD display, the temperature of your child's room, the temperature of your room, a digital clock, an alarm, and of course the star of the show, Weather Wendy. The remote unit is simply that, a remote temperature gauge! It is small and won't take up a lot of space in your child's room so you can discreetly put it behind a photo frame, wipes warmer, or whatever else is convenient for you. Let's chat about Weather Wendy. She is the "temperature teller." Wendy's clothing changes based on the temperature of your child's room. She can be fully outfitted ready for a blizzard, to being in summer attire ready to hit the pool! You'll be able to easily tell at a glance the temperature of your child's room. In addition to Weather Wendy the Remote Temperature Monitor also shows an icon next to Wendy for the current season. There is a flower for spring, an umbrella & beach chair for summer, a leaf for fall, and a snowman for winter! When your little one outgrows the need for a room temperature monitor you can easily transition the temperature monitor to outdoors so your child can decide what clothes to wear for school based on the weather! The Remote Temperature Monitor is easy to use and doesn't require being plugged in! That's right, this helpful gadget is battery operated! Pick up your Remote Temperature Monitor today for only $24.99!

Keeping Your Kids Safe: 5 Trends of Video Baby Monitors

Keeping your kids safe is a top priority, so why not take that extra step even while you're away. Video baby monitors are quickly taking the baby gear market by storm, and there's no reason why you shouldn't invest in a monitor that can be used far past the baby stage. These are 5 trends that are making a video baby monitor a must-have item.

Trend #1: Monitoring Daycare Facilities and Babysitters We often leave our children in the trust of others, reassuring ourselves that while we are away our children are as safe as if we had our eyes on them. Thanks to the convenience of smartphones we can now keep a close eye on our kids just by turning on an app.

Trend #2: Reduce the Risk of SIDS with Temperature Sensing Studies have shown that an increase of room temperature and over bundling can increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Knowing the temperature in your baby's room can make a world of difference. With today's technology, some monitors can help parents keep their child's environment the perfect temperature. More Info: Temperature Sensing Monitor


Trend #3: Keeping Your Family's Privacy The new generation of video monitor systems offer secure direct digital connections between cameras and monitors. NextStepBabyMonitors is here to help you understand  the technology behind the monitors currently available and how to always safe guard your family's privacy. More Info: NextStep Knowledge Base

Trend #4: Keep Your Eye on the Prize While having a video monitor in your child's room is a relief, what happens if your child moves out of the path of the monitor? Pan/Tilt allows you to move the camera's lens so that you can scan the room and continue to keep a watchful eye on your child even as they move around. Camera's with remote pan and tilt add another layer of safety by never letting your child be out of sight.

     
Trend #5: Extra Eyes Having eyes in the back of your head can be a challenge, especially when your child is on the go! It's hard to be two places at once and when you have more than one child, sometimes it's necessary! Having multiple cameras can be a blessing and allow an over stretched parent to be everywhere they're needed. Today's system can automatically scan through multiple cameras and alert to sounds coming from any particular one. More Info: Multi-Room Page