Milestone Activity Cards- Must have for little ones

August 19, 2016 by 1 Comment

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Finding amazing products for your children is one of my favorite things to do. I must say that all of the Activity Cards that are offered from Milestone are absolutely amazing and a definite must have.

About Milestone:

Milestone makes sets of photo cards to capture and remember special moments that make you smile. The idea came from Dutch mom Gemma Broekhuis who wanted to capture the first time her son Mikkel rolled over. She wrote a card, added the date, and took a picture of her son with it. She did the same when he slept through the night, crawled, ate his first solid food, etc.

Realizing how precious those pictures were and how easy it is to forget those key moments, she decided to turn her idea into a product: the Milestone Baby Cards.

The first sets of cards were ready in May 2012. Today they are sold in 19 languages in 37 countries with new parents enjoying them every day. Since then they have created the following products to compliment with Milestone family: Pregnancy Cards, Mini Cards and the special nijntje/Miffy editions. And per August 2015 also the newest releases: Baby Cards Twins and the Toddler/Junior Cards.

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About Milestone Baby Cards:

Baby’s First Year is the set that started it all. The award winning Baby Cards are 30 photo cards that you can use to capture your baby’s first year in the weeks, months, and memorable moments. Add a card to your baby pictures and you will never forget when your little one slept through the night, rolled over or said mama for the first time. Today the original Baby Cards are available in 11 languages in over 33 countries with new parents enjoying them every day.

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My Thoughts:

These cards are such an awesome product. I too struggled with trying out different ways to remember those milestones with my previous children. I am so excited to have these cards to help me remember each of these wonderful moments for this child. I love having all of these cards ready to grab and snap a picture in a moments notice.

I love that they have other types of cards for people to use as well because we do live in a world that we are going so fast. I hate to lose all the little moments of life. I think that these cards have a great way of helping us remember  all those wonderful moments.

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Purchase:

If you have a baby or pregnant friend in your life, head on over to the Milestone website and pick the set of cards that is perfect for you.

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Heading to Niagara Falls on a #RoadTripChip @CapeCodChips (and you can win a gift package)

August 18, 2016 by 59 Comments

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Niagara Falls

Recently, my son and I decided to head north for a visit to one of the natural wonders of the world, Niagara Falls.

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We packed up the car, and headed out. It took us about 10 hours to get there, but that’s nothing that can’t be done in a (very long) day.  Of course, when taking a road trip, especially with kids, you can’t forget the snacks.

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Always bring the drinks, a few things to play with, and stuff to eat- because no one likes a cranky kid. We took all sorts of things, including Cape Cod Chips, which are having a fun summer road trip hashtag this year to encourage you to get out and see some cool places.  It’s a fun way to see what your fellow Cape Cod Chip lovers are up to, as well.

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While visiting Niagara Falls, we made sure to visit some of the most famous places. The falls themselves, of course, as well as taking a White Water Walk and a Journey Behind the Walls.

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We also took the newly-turned-100 Whirlpool Aero Car 3,500 feet across and over the rapids and gorge. We had to take a Hornblower boat cruise into the falls to really experience the power they possess- and how beautiful they are. That was really a highlight for us all.

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We visited the Butterfly Conservatory at Niagara Parks, which was spectacular and honestly so much fun and very much a special experience, with butterflies of all colors and species floating about and landing on each of us.

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While Niagara Falls is amazing ad stunning during the day, we had to stop by and see it at night, when it was all lit up. Did you know that they light up the falls every evening? You can also take a night boat cruise- you won’t get as wet, but the photos are beautiful.

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During our time in Niagara, we of course kept our Cape Cod Chips handy- we had to keep the “hangry” monster away.
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Must Have Items for Pumping Mamas from Milkies

August 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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If you are or have been a working mother that breastfeeds you know that having some wonderful products to assist you in your breastfeeding voyage is incredibly important. Milkies (Fairhaven Health) offers a variety of products to help the breastfeeding mother. I know that I couldn’t live without these products now that I have tried them out.

About Milkies (Fairhaven Health):

The mission at Fairhaven Health is to develop products designed to safely and naturally promote fertility, pregnancy wellness, and breastfeeding success. And for years now they’ve been achieving that important goal. From preconception through pregnancy and nursing, Fairhaven Health is there – every step of the way – to provide clinically-proven products to help you along your journey to parenthood. As a trusted leader in the field of reproductive health, their products are cooperatively developed and formulated by a diverse panel of medical experts – including doctors, ObGyns, nutritionists, and naturopaths. Noted fertility expert Amos Grunebaum, MD, plays a pivotal role in formulating their FertilAid, FertileCM, FertiliTea, and Pregnancy  Plus product lines.

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About Milkies Milk-Saver:

The patented Milk-Saver collects your leaking breast milk as you nurse or pump-allowing you to store extra breast milk effortlessly with each feeding.

It is extremely easy to use, you just have to slip the Milk-Saver into your bra-cup on the non-nursing side before you breastfeed. The Milk-Saver collects the milk that is leaked when your breast milk lets down. Once you’ve finished your breastfeeding session, simply transfer the collected milk into storage containers and keep it in the refrigerator or freezer to feed your baby at a later tim.

20160816_122506It is slim, durable, and portable. Extremely comfortable to wear. The Milk-Saver holds a little more than 2 ounces of breastmilk, and includes a protective lid to prevent milk from spilling out of the Milk-Saver during normal use. And with its stylish, durable case, your Milk-Saver will stay safe and clean when you are on the go.

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About Milkies Milk Trays:

Pumping and storing breast milk takes effort. It is a labor of love, of course, but hard work nonetheless. But, if pumping and storing your breast milk helps you reach your breastfeeding goals and allows your child to have your breast milk for as long as possible, it is worth every bit of effort, right?

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Milk Trays are a breast milk freezing system that can be used to make this chore much easier. They may look similar to your typical ice cube trays, but if you take a closer look, you will see that Milk Trays are much, much more. They are designed specifically for expressed milk. Most importantly, Milk Trays are made from PET plast, a food-safe plastic that contains no BPA, phthalates, or dyes. Milk Trays freezze your milk in 1-ounce “Milk Sticks” that fit through ALL bottle openings and allow you to thaw just the right amount of milk for each feeding – so that not a drop of your “liquid gold” goes to waste. Milk Trays also have a fitted lid that protect your milk while it freezes and allow for space-saving stacking in the freezer, and the trays are flexible enough to allow Milk Sticks to be removed easiliy. They are also reusable.

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My Thoughts:

I have been incredibly impressed with each of these products. First of all, who wants to let breastmilk go to waste when you have a letdown? I know of absolutely no nursing mother that does. The Milk-Saver is an incredible product that allows for you to effortlessly get a little milk. I must admit that I got more than I realized was leaking, so that was a major plus.

The Milk Trays are my ultimate all time favorite nursing product that I have ever used. I am not sure how I was able to go back to work and pump without these wonderful products with my previous daughters. I love having the cubes as opposed to having bags and bags of milk sitting in my freezer. I love that I can just take a bag of cubes to my daycare provider and she can get out however much milk is necessary. I know that I will be purchasing these amazing products for all friends that will be having babies in the future and breastfeeding.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing one of these amazing products or checking out all the other amazing products from Milkies (Fairhaven Health), head on over to their website

and find the perfect product for the stage you are at in your life :).

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Big Red Rooster’s Sound Machine- Must Have for Baby

August 17, 2016 by 1 Comment

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With a newborn in the house as well as a 4 and 6 year old a sound machine is an absolute must have. I have always put all of my kids to bed with a lullaby cd or the womb sound bear or a fan on or something so that they aren’t constantly listening to every other sound in the house and so that they don’t wake up extremely easily either. The Big Red Rooster Sound Machine has made this a little easier for me!

About Big Red Rooster:

Brian Johnson is the founder of Big Red Rooster Products. He has been successfully creating products for the world’s major retailers for over 15 years. He helped build a lighting company to $22 million in sales from a start-up. This company quickly became the leading supplier of battery operated LED lights to retailers throughout North America. In 2014, he decided to focus on creating innovative products that help people fall asleep or get out of bed in the morning.

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About the White Sound Machine:

This great machine packs a big punch with the offer of a restful sleep. Measuring just 2.6 inches in height, the curved machine measured 4.4″ x 4″ making it a perfect fit on a bureau, changing table or bookshelf. Choose one of the 6 sounds – heartbeat, lullaby, ocean, rock-a-bye, twinkle, white noise. Set the optional timer to 15, 30, or 60 minutes.

  • The soothing sounds mask background noises to create an ideal sleeping environment for your baby. Babies fall asleep easier, sleep better and wake-up refreshed.
  • Leave the sound on all night or use the optimal timer
  • Portable design, great for travel
  • Powered by an AC adaptor (included) or 3 AA batteries.

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My Thoughts:

I was a huge fan of this awesome product. I have always used the womb sound bear in my kids bed as babies and then turn on a lullaby cd when I put them to bed now that the older two are older. I am so happy to have a nice compact little device that I can use for all 3 of my girls. I love that it can be plugged in or ran off of batteries if you need to. The sound of the machine are great and can be used all night or just until your kiddo falls asleep.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful sound machine you can purchase it from the Red Rooster website or from Amazon.

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WIN a Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat

August 16, 2016 by 7 Comments

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Having a place for your child to stay entertained while you are preparing supper and then to sit while you eat as a family is important. I must say that Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat is going to be a perfect solution to that problem for you 🙂

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About Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat:

This adjustable Mickey Mouse Helping Hands Feeding & Activity Seat promises mealtime fun and a nice distraction for your little one. The hands are designed to hold a cup or the included roller ball, while the spring hand delivers jiggly, giggly action. The adjustable play and feeding tray offers 3 positions, and the 3-point harness ensures Baby stays put even at her wriggliest. The seat attaches to most chairs and height is adjustable for perfect placement at the table so the whole family can enjoy a meal together. Plus, there is storage in the back for quick and easy access to bibs and wipes.

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Some great perks:

  • Toys help with motor skill development
  • Store bibs and wipes in back of seat
  • adjustable height for the perfect fit
  • Three-position, dishwasher-safe tray
  • Chair straps attach to most adult chairs
  • Comes with 3 toys: roller ball, rattle head, and spring hand

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My Thoughts:

I am so incredibly excited about this awesome chair. I have 3 daughters and as you can see this is my middle and she definitely is old enough that she doesn’t really need a high chair or booster seat. However my youngest is getting closer and closer to sitting up each day and I know as soon as she sits up this chair is going to come in handy on a daily basis. This chair not only is perfect to attach to any chair anywhere that you are, but it is also wonderful to have toys that are on it so that your child can easily be entertained while you finish up supper or get the table set. We are big about having a family supper time in our house. All of us sit down together and eat on most evenings. I love that this chair makes it possible and easy for our little ones to be a part of that evening routine as well.

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Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this wonderful chair, head on over to BabiesRUs and order one for the little one in your life!

Giveaway:

This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents only.

 

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BOB Duallie Infant Car Seat Adapter

August 15, 2016 by 1 Comment

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Being the mom of 3 children with two children 4 and over means that you are definitely a mom on the go. This wonderful carseat adapter has been a lifesaver for this momma on the go.

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About BOB:

In 1994, Roger Malinowski, a bicycle industry maven, met Phillip Novotny, an airline mechanic, in the California town of San Luis Obispo. Phillip had turned a decrepit beach cruiser bike into a versatile, lightweight, single track bike trailer. He called it the YAK and was rolling them out of a machine shop on a small scale. Roger knew a great idea when he saw one and together, they took Phillip’s invention and built a booming business.

BOB was originally named Beast of Burden, but was eventually shortened to BOB.

BOB was first a great bike trailer that was completely amazing. However, Roger and Phillip soon began to start families of their own. They were inspired to design and build a superior jogging stroller that would be held to the same high standards as their trailers. The initial result was the BOB Sport Utility Stroller, complete with aptented suspension system, tough polymer wheels, easy-fold frame, a reclining, padded seat and several other features no one had ever put on a stroller before. They truly “wanted the best of a bunch of worlds”, said Roger. “A lightweight, high-quality stroller that you could still take running, hiking, or off-road and also fold up easily and compactly. The fact we could put all of these elements in one stroller is what really attracted people to it.”

Shortly after this stroller hit the market people started asking about a two-seat stroller, which led to the introduction of the Duallie in 2001.

Many changes have happened over the years which has left BOB one of the top strollers on the market in our country today.

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About Carseat Adapter:

You can now transform your BOB Duallie Stroller into the perfect travel system with the BOB Duallie Infant Car Seat Adapter. This accessory allows you to easily connect compatible Britax and BOB Infant Car Seats with BOB Duallie Jogging Strollers. It also features a snack tray for your second child.

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This is compatible with Britax and BOB Infant Car Seats featuring the Click & Go adapter system.

Easy to install or remove from the stroller, and it even folds with the stroller.

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My Thoughts:

YAY! I was so incredibly excited for this awesome product. I love my BOB stroller and am so happy to be able to use my new carseat with it so that we can be out and about whenever we want and my daughter can be in one of her favorite spaces in the world (Snuggled in that comfy carseat). It was incredibly easy for me to install it within minutes of receiving it. I love how secure it is and I know that my child is strapped in safely. I know that I am going to get a great deal of use out of this amazing product!

 

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Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome product so that you can be out and about and on the go like us, head on over to the website and get it ordered today for whatever carseat that you have.

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Poise and LBL #PoiseLinerLove

August 14, 2016 by 4 Comments

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Poise liners

LBL stand for light bladder leaks, which happen often to adults of all ages, not just older women as some are led to believe.  Personally, since giving birth, I have these issues when laughing or sneezing sometimes or at times just when the car hits a bump just the right way.  These can lead to some very embarrassing situations, but I learned that the best way to go about dealing with this is with Poise and their Microliners Incontinence Panty Liners.

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These panty liners are long, thin, and ultra absorbent.  Any little leaks are quickly absorbed into it and away from you.  The main difference between feminine hygiene based panty liners and LBL panty liners are very light absorbency, long length, and provide discreet bladder leakage protection for women.  The Absorb-Loc core quickly locks away wetness and odor. Wear these liners with Thin-Flex technology that moves with your body and stays in place for everyday comfort.  These liners are great for any activities from sports and other active events to just a night with friends where you know you’ll be laughing and having a blast.  I would suggest always having a micro liner in your purse no matter what your day looks like to begin with, because as we all know, you never know how your day will end up going.

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Personally I use micro liners almost every day, to the point where it a safe bet I have a box  in the bathroom at home.  When on the go, I take the microliners in my suitcase along with my other necessary items like my toothbrush, razor, and deodorant.  One of the best places to fulfill all your Poise panty liner needs is Walmart.  No matter which size package or absorbancy strength needed, and in addition to all your other shopping needs, Walmart has you covered.

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Baby Elephant Ears- Must Have Product

August 14, 2016 by 2 Comments

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If you are a mama on the go, you know for sure that having your child comfortable in the carseat is incredibly important for them and for your own sanity. I must tell you that the Baby Elephant Ears have been a big hit in our house.

About Baby Elephant Ears Story:

Baby Elephant Ears was created out of parental concern, not financial desire. Alicia truly loves being a mom, but in 2005, when their second child, Finn, was an infant her heart ached for her tiny baby boy. Finn cried all the time and just couldn’t seem to get comfortable. As Alicia recounts from those fretful days of parenting. They had to run their vacuum cleaner for hours on end because the noise was the only thing that seemed to give him comfort.

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After seeking advice and suggestions from the medical community and alternative medicine they eventually ended up in the chiropractors office where Finn was successfully treated for subluxation. The chiropractor explained that the discomfort was most likely the result of the strain Finn experienced during labor and was now being exacerbated by the normal lack of infant neck strength. The chiropractor suggested the Overbys try using something to support their baby and better support his head and neck when he was in a seated position. Unsatisfied that she couldn’t find anything that fulfilled her needs perfectly on the market, she crafted her own infant support pillow. The first Baby Elephant Ears were born!

About Baby Elephant Ears:

Baby Elephant Ears is a multi-use headrest providing spinal/neck alignment and comfort – offered in diverse prints and organics, ethically manufactured and made with sustainable materials.

Chiropractor-inspired and mom-designed, Baby Elephant Ears can go wherever baby goes – stroller, swing, bouncer, changing table, wherever and whenever support is needed. Baby Elephant Ears is fully washable and requires no attachments, straps or special skills – just simple, loving use.

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My Thoughts:

Wow!  I absolutely love this amazing product. I was fortunate enough to receive this awesome product right before we took a family vacation. I was not impressed with the lack of neck support in the carseat and was scared her poor little neck was going to be all out of whack not to mention possibly creating a flat spot as she really likes to lean away from the sun in the car. I was a little worried that she wouldn’t like not having the freedom she used to have in the carseat but she was definitely a fan of her amazing Baby Elephant Ears.

My daughter did have a tendency to lean her head to the right and I had already taken her to the chiropractor to ensure that her neck was alright and we wouldn’t get a flat spot. i wanted to make sure that her neck didn’t get out of whack while we were on vacation. I would say that it was a great success.

My chiropractor is a huge fan of Baby Elephant Ears.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this awesome product, head on over to their website and pick the style that suits you and your family the most!

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