You're Going To Love Me For This

I blog for all the right reasons (whatever those are)....usually. Today, however, I blog as a freebie whore.

Any blogger worth her salt gets weird stuff in her emailbox occasionally, including suggestions to "review" or write about some completely irrelevant product.

You see, companies - big and small - recognize the power, reach and influence of the social media platform...and presume "mommy bloggers" are frothing at the mouth to talk about how completely awesome that new laundry detergent is...and all you have to do is send her said laundry detergent for free (or even - wow - a half-price coupon for it). In turn, she presents her readership to them on a plate.

Now, some people apparently make big money doing this, and I salute them. In other news, I have yet to meet "some people."

But you know what? Today, I don't even care. Today, I get to reap the benefits of this blog with a product much more exciting than laundry detergent. I shamelessly CAMPAIGNED for this freebie because I wanted it so badly. And, dear readers, not only did Sensory Goods willingly agree to help me "sell out," but they upped the ante and offered to give one of you an amazing freebie too.

Behold! I give you a custom weighted blanket. These babies are not cheap. I've been wanting to try one on the kids for years, but never wanted to cough up the money on something that could be a big bust. (And make it myself? That's funny. Have we met?) Also, I was overwhelmed. What weight? What size? What color? Where's my coffee?

Sensory Goods gets us....they're one of us. This company, founded by a family with two children on the autism spectrum, has a mission to "meet autistic and sensory integration needs while meeting the financial need of those caring for people affected by these developmental disorders." Let's say it together: Aw. 


They have clear, helpful instructions on weights and sizes...and so many flexible and fun design choices. Take a look!

I chose the neutral "denim" color

So this beauty from Sensory Goods arrived last week, and we are just starting to experiment with it. Of course, I had to wash it first, and they also recommend that you do. Luckily, it arrived with a clear, easy instruction card, since how-do-I-clean-it was a key concern for me. Unluckily, it did not arrive with an assistant, so it took me a few days to accomplish this.

I will write more about our experience with the weighted blanket in a few days, including who ultimately will claim it. Will it be:

A) The wiggleworm boy who barely sleeps and wakes up upside-down
B) The cirque-du-soleil princess who sleeps in two beds every night
C) The covers-must-be-lined-up-properly-across-the-bed-or-I-can't-sleep mother
D) The steals-all-covers-but-doesn't-sleep-under-them father

Any guesses?

What about you? Why does your family need one (or several) of these? Tell me and you've already earned an entry. I'm going ALL IN and using Rafflecopter for this giveaway because, well, you're worth it.

By the way, the value of this custom, weighted blanket from Sensory Goods varies (based on your choice), but it averages around $100-$150. You're welcome. (Now enter and share this lots so nobody regrets this.)

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