Must have Nursing Bra from YooToo

August 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

 

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.

product_bra_cassia_1

If you are a new mama, you know that our bodies are a little different after delivery!  If you plan on breastfeeding it is even more important for you to be able to find the perfect bra. YooToo has made it very easy for me to find the perfect bra.

About YooToo:

YooToo was voted the #1 Maternity Bra by Australia’s “Mother & Baby Magazine” and by Australia’s “Cosmo Pregnancy”. Designed by Australian Alan Bloom, made in Denmark, and now available in the United States.

Pregnancy and motherhood isn’t just about your baby, it’s about “you too.” All pregnant and nursing moms deserve comfortable, stylish, great fitting clothes too.

The company supports a remarkable charity Every Mother Counts, that helps mothers in the developing world get the basic things they need, like proper nutrition, medical care and transportation – things that we take for granted.

product_bra_chai_4

About the YooToo Bra:

The YooToo Bra features include:

  • Flexible, lightly molded cups
  • Comfortable and easy access for nursing
  • Easy to Open clasps that are sturdy for repetitive use
  • Low plunging neckline allows the bra to be worn with any type of outfit
  • UGrow Technology expands and grows with your changing body
  • 6 hooks to allow for 32″ – 42″ measurement
  • Feminine Touches

product_bra_black_1

My Thoughts:

I am a huge fan of this amazing bra. I have found that it is incredibly comfortable. I hate that when you are breastfeeding it is recommended to not wear underwires. I have a hard time finding a bra that has proper support without the underwires. I must admit that that is not the case at all with the YooToo Bra. I have found that it works perfectly for me. I have great support as well as great comfort. I would highly recommend any breastfeeding or pregnant mama purchase this bra.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing the YooToo Bra, head on over to their website and find the right color for you.

Filed Under: baby, review Tagged With: , , , , , ,

Must Have Shopping with Babies Accessory – Binxy Baby

August 11, 2016 by 2 Comments

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.

20160805_172456

I’m sure that there are many of you that have been shopping with a baby before!  It can be so hard to shop with a baby before they are actually able to sit up. That problem happens no more thanks to Binxy Baby.

History of Binxy Baby:

As a busy mom of three, Lisan Pinnell was doing her big “stock-up” shopping with a toddler and newborn a few years ago, and realized she had a problem. She needed to fill her cart with a week’s worth of groceries, but could not, for the life of her figure out a safe way to contain two kids while doing so. She tried everything: A sling, a stroller, even two carts. She tried putting the entire infant car seat down in the grocery cart but had to cut her trip short when she couldn’t find the baby under the piles of bread and coffee.

Lisa was determined to figure out a solution to her problem. The end result was a fun, easy, convenient, and most importantly, simple way to safely hold a baby plus a basket full of groceries.

20160805_172242

About Binxy Baby Shopping Cart Hammock:

The comfy Binxy Baby shopping cart hammock in full floral bloom Mums in Chocolate print quickly and easily clips onto most carts, hangs elevated so you have plenty of room for groceries, then simply rolls up to fit in your purse or diaper bag when finished. Most infant car seats sit snugly inside the Shopping Cart Hammock and can be secured using the included safety strap.

20160805_172453

  • Meets or exceeds all applicable safety standards
  • Can be used from birth until a child can sit upright unassisted, up to 50 pounds.
  • Always fasten child securely.
  • Never leave child unattended
  • For use on standard size, metal and plastic shopping carts 20-24 inches wide.

20160805_172017

My Thoughts:

I am absolutely in love with this amazing product. I was looking forward to using this product a great deal and was so happy to try it out. My daughter absolutely loves it as you can see in her photo. I was worried about putting it on the cart and holding a squirming baby by myself. I decided for the first time to use it I would just park close to a cart rack in the parking lot and grab a cart and get it situated before I got her out of the carseat. That worked wonderfully, but I must admit that it was not hard to get it put on and I now can do it while holding that squirming baby :).

I love how it safely sits on the cart and it is perfectly comfortable for my daughter. I can do all the shopping I need to and not have to worry about no room to put stuff because the carseat was sitting down in the cart. I always had read that you were not supposed to put your carseat on the cart like so many people do. I am a big rule follower so I never set it on the top of the cart. I love that you can also put your carseat in the holder safely as well if you want to carry the carseat in.

I am going to be recommending this amazing item to everyone I know that has a young child or is currently expecting.

20160805_173221

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product, head on over to the website and you can pick the style that is just right for you.

Filed Under: baby, kids, review Tagged With: , , , , , , ,

Covered Goods–Must Have Item for Mamas

August 10, 2016 by 1 Comment

Disclosure- We received the below in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.
20160622_202106

There are just some items that you must have if you are the mama of a baby. There is even another list of items that are necessary if you are going to be breastfeeding. This amazing multi-use nursing cover from Covered Goods is a must have.

About Covered Goods:

Jamie Yetter is the designer and owner of Covered Goods. As a mother of four, she faced a common fear while nursing in public; the fear of being exposed! This fear often kept her and other nursing mothers hunting for a hidden place somewhere and sometimes made it impossible to nurse at all. While shopping around for the perfect cover up, Jamie felt that each option still didn’t give the security of optimal privacy. This is why she created Covered Goods in 2012.

20160622_202231

Covered goods nursing covers are hand cut and hand sewn locally in the Los Angeles area to help support our economy and to ensure a quality product. Not only are you supporting United States manufacturing, but you are buying a product that’s perfect for any nursing mother.

20160727_114238

About Covered Goods Multi-Use Nursing Cover:

This amazing Multi-Use Nursing Cover is 4 in 1, One cover, four ways to use it.

This wonderful cover also functions as a car seat cover, scarf, and shopping cart cover. It also provides true all over coverage front and back. You can get it out and put it on in seconds.

With Covered Goods you can truly nurse anytime, anywhere!

20160805_130440

Some wonderful perks:

  • Easy on/off-no straps, rings or buckles
  • Fashionable, Breathable, and Stretchy
  • Stays put–won’t be kicked of pulled off
  • Flexible Neck with room to “check in”
  • 360 degree coverage
  • Folds away for simple storage

IMG_20160717_125450627

My Thoughts:

I am absolutely in love with this product. I have never had a product that I was all about more than this :). I have used this product a million times already and my baby just turned 6 weeks old!  On top of all the uses that it already has I have also used it as a receiving blanket in the carseat or when we were out and about. We just recently got back from a vacation and I used this multiple times a day. I have had other coverups in the past and I hated how they let your back show so you definitely had to dress in layers. I love that there is 360 degree coverage with it. I also love that it folds up small so it’s out of the way, but ready when you need it. Every time that I used it on vacation someone came up and asked about it and wrote down the name so they could order one for themselves or a friend.

IMG_20160717_125431013

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product, head on over to the website and pick the design that is perfect for you.

Filed Under: baby, review Tagged With: , , , ,

Adorable #BearsForHumanity Animal Pals

August 6, 2016 by 7 Comments

Disclosure- We received the belwo in order to facilitate this review.  All opinions are our own. For more infomration, see “I Disclose”.

animal pals

If you have never heard of Bears For Humanity, you should definitely check them out. Bears For Humanity is a social commerce company that believes in 100% certified organic products, healthy children and a sustainable environment. They manufacture Teddy Bears and Animal Friends with an organic faux fur that is the closest thing to hugging a real bear (but much safer).  When a customer buys a Bear For Humanity stuffed pal, another just like it is sent to a child in need.  They also employ their workers through the “Welfare to Work” program. It’s a great program that helps at risk moms and caregivers get back to work.

We all shop, we all buy gifts, but how often do we see a company who donates one for one (buy one, donate one) to children in need?

Typically, when you purchase an item online, you are asked for your name, credit card and perhaps an option to join the mailing list. When you purchase a teddy bear from Bears For Humanity™, you get to choose which charity – Toys For Tots, Save The Children, Semper Fi Fund, OneSimpleWish.org, Lucile Packard– they will donate a bear to, because your purchase instantly doubles as a gift for a child in need.  You can also save even more by using this free shipping coupon code: FREESHIPPING4MOM which is valid through the end of August for online purchases on the Bears for Humanity website.

bears for humanity

After you order, the cuddly pal that you have helped donate is personally delivered to a veteran’s house, a children’s hospital, or an underprivileged household. It’s a win-win way to run a company! The stuffed bears come in two sizes – 16” Premium Bear and 7” Baby Bear (19.99). The many charity options and five color choices are splashed across www.BearsForHumanity.com website that opens to a philosophical question – Can A Teddy Bear Change The World?

The bears are really soft, as well.  Bears For Humanity pals are the only 100% Certified Organic Cotton/ Hemp, GOTS Certified Organic Cotton teddy bears in the world. Plus, they are naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic which gives parents the peace of mind they don’t get from polyester plush toys.

You can follow Bears for Humanity on social media here:
Filed Under: charity/notforprofit, review, toys Tagged With: , ,

Win #MiraclesfromHeaven DVD and Gift Card @MiraclesHeaven

August 5, 2016 by 149 Comments

pic3

About the Film

AVAILABLE ON BLU-RAY & DVD

When Christy (Jennifer Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter Annabel (Kylie Rogers) has a rare, incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious advocate for her daughter’s healing as she searches for a solution. After Annabel has a freak accident and falls three stories, a miracle unfolds in the wake of her dramatic rescue that leaves medical specialists mystified, her family restored and their community inspired.

Bonus content on the MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN Blu-ray and DVD releases include two featurettes, as well as commentary. Join Jennifer Garner, Queen Latifah, their costars and crew for a behind the scenes look at the making of this very special film, in “Miracles Abound: The Making of Miracles From Heaven.” Viewers will also meet the real-life Beam family and Dr. Nurko, learn about the casting of the film and the challenge of “the tree.” Shot at the Beam family ranch in Burleson, TX, “Bearing Witness,” features the Beam Family, their pastor, friends, first-responders and community as they gather around the tree and celebrate their faith and the miracles that brought them together. In the “Your Words” montage, experience some of the film’s most touching and memorable moments set against Third Day’s powerful rendition of the inspirational song.

The Blu-ray release exclusively contains deleted scenes and the featurette “Accounts from Annabel,” where Christy and Anna reflect together on their past, present, future, faith and bonding over the past four years since the incident.

Blu-ray & DVD Extras include:

Featurettes:

  • “Miracles Abound: The Making of Miracles From Heaven”
  • “Bearing Witness”
  • Creating Heaven: Concept Art Exploration
  • “Your Words” Music Montage

Commentary with Director Patricia Riggen and Screenwriter Randy Brown

Additional exclusive Extras to the Blu-ray include:

Deleted Scenes

Featurette:

  • “Accounts From Annabel”

Based on the memoir by Christy Beam

Starring: Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, with Eugenio Derbez and Queen Latifah

Rated PG

pic3

Visit the Official Website

Like on Facebook, Follow on Twitter

Purchase your copy of the DVD at Walmart

Watch the Trailer

One of you can win this movie as well!

One (1) winner receives:

Miracles From Heaven Family Movie Night prize pack including:

o    $50 Visa Gift Card to purchase snacks

o    Popcorn

o    Copy of MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN on DVD

Ends Aug. 14, 2106.  Good luck!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Filed Under: giveaway, movie, review Tagged With: ,

Celebrate National Watermelon Day with Applebee’s #Woodfired #WatermelonSmile

August 1, 2016 by 10 Comments

Disclosure- I received an Applebee’s gift card in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. For more info, see “I Disclose”.

August 3rd is national watermelon day, and to celebrate Applebee’s has introduced some new Summertime favorite menu items called Wood Fired Grill Salads.  This menu includes some delightful combinations of fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp, chicken, and of course watermelon.
Southwestern Steak Salad: Hand-Cut Wood Fired USDA Choice Top Sirloin Steak paired with chimichurri, pico de gallo, corn and black bean salsa, cheddar, crispy tortilla strips and a creamy house-made cilantro ranch dressing.

20160728_184616

They have a few new salads to try as well-

-Grilled Watermelon and Spicy Shrimp Salad: Mixed greens, cucumbers, feta, almonds and house-made creamy mint-Greek yogurt dressing. Also available with Spicy Blackened Chicken.

-Spicy Blackened Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad: Mixed greens, pickled in-house red onions, cilantro leaves and house-made champagne vinaigrette.

-Crispy Chicken ‘N Spicy Cornbread Salad: Mixed greens, made-in-house jalapeno cornbread croutons, grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon and buttermilk dressing.

applesbees salad

We recently went to check out these new menu items and tried the Crispy Chicken ‘N Spicy Cornbread Salad.  Upon first glance, the spice component might make some turn away from this delicious salad, but the spice is more of a flavor then a burning mouth sensation.  The jalapeno cornbread croutons a perfect complement to the smoked bacon flavor and buttermilk dressing.  For those of you not big on salads, Applebee’s has a menu full of delicious items including burgers, sandwiches, pasta dishes, steaks, chicken and fish dishes.

There is also the new wood fired grill menu including your 6, 8 or 12 oz sirloin steak, pork chops, salmon, chicken breast or baby back ribs then you get to pick two sides and your meal is created just for you.  The little guy is a cheese head and loves the mac and cheese and mozzarella sticks kids meal while my husband usually gets something different each time we go, this time he chose the crispy brewhouse chicken with a stout based gravy, cheddar cheese, garlic mashed potatoes and crispy onions on top.

applebees

In addition to all these fun new summer dishes, Applebee’s is also celebrating national watermelon day with a contest!  To celebrate this new salad and fun occasion, from July 20 to August 3 Applebee’s is inviting guests to submit their favorite salad recipes via photo or text on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtags #WoodFired and #Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 Applebee’s gift card.  See details and official rules at www.beesmeetup.com.

Filed Under: food, review Tagged With: ,

Venus Razor #ChooseYourSmooth @GilletteVenus @Walmart

July 29, 2016 by 7 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own and honest. For more info, see “I Disclose”.

razor

There are many options available for razors out there.  Some of the most popular and effective are made by Venus and are available at a Walmart near you.  Once you get there, you may be overcome by the number of options in Venus razors, but there is a short video to help you figure out what kind is for you.  Everyone is different, and the video shows you the options available to find “your smooth”. Are you a perfectionist that wants flawless smooth legs? Then the Venus Swirl is for you, with its 5 contour blades and Flexiball technology that follows your every curve.

razor

For the multitasker, there is the Venus and Olay razor which not only has 5 blades for a close shave, but also has Olay moisture bars which leave your skin feeling smooth and supple, with less dryness.  For the on the go girl, there are the Venus disposables, which are perfect for your gym bag, suitcase, or desk drawer at work.  With a  pivoting round head and 3 blades with a  protective cushion, this razor this razor has all the advantages of a Venus razor with the added flexibility of a disposable.

Check out this video to see the variety.

venus and olay_05182016144031

Personally, I am always looking for a new easier way to get things done in an efficient way, so I picked the Venus & Olay razor. I love smooth soft, skin, and often have dry spots.  The Olay gel bar lathers and locks in moisture while giving you the smoothest closest shave with 5 blades- you really don’t need shaving cream.  This razor combines the Venus shaving technology with Olay’s skin expertise in one easy to use razor.  There is no need (honestly) to use shaving cream with this razor and your skin will still come out soft and smooth, especially with the moisturizer that is on the other bar.

venus razor

No matter which type of razor best suits your particular needs, Walmart is your one stop shop for all Venus razor needs, from blades to refills.

venus razors


Filed Under: beauty, review Tagged With:

Win a Fun #PEEPSONALITY Gift Package by @PEEPSBrand

July 29, 2016 by 67 Comments

Disclosure- The PEEPS & COMPANY® products, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by PEEPS & COMPANY®. All opinions are my own. For more information, see “I Disclose”.

pic6

Sandy toes, sunburned nose, summertime is in full swing! Whether you are trying to make a splash or would just like to have it made in the shade, PEEPS & COMPANY® has got you covered.

We would love to offer you the opportunity to add PEEPS® to your summer vacation with a gift pack from PEEPS & COMPANY® that you and your family can use for some fun in the sun!

If you’re interested in this opportunity we’ll send you your favorite PEEPS & COMPANY® summer goodies, including:

  • One (1) PEEPS® Beach Ball
  • One (1) PEEPS® Collapsible Plastic Water Bottle
  • One (1) PEEPS® Character Flying Disc
  • One (1) PEEPS® Wetsuit Pouch
  • One (1) PEEPS® Pail
  • One (1) Signature PEEPS® Beach Towel
  • One (1) Signature PEEPS® Tote

summer peeps

Below are some links we thought might be helpful in your post. When posting on social about PEEPS & COMPANY® products, please use #PEEPSONALITY or tag @PEEPSBrand:

peeps tote

One of you can win the following PEEPS & COMPANY® product prize pack to use this summer: one (1) PEEPS® Beach Ball, one (1) PEEPS® Collapsible Plastic Water Bottle, One (1) PEEPS® Character Flying Disc, one (1) PEEPS® Wetsuit Pouch, one (1) PEEPS® Pail, one (1) Signature PEEPS® Beach Towel, one (1) Signature PEEPS® Tote

You can use this 20% discount code towards your next purchase on the Peeps site- http://bit.ly/PEEPSHaveSippy\ Discount code: SWEETSUMMER20 (no, this is not an affiliate link, I get nothing out of it).

To enter to win, please feel free to use the RC form below. Good luck! Ends Aug. 24, 2106.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Filed Under: giveaway, review Tagged With: ,