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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Stories from the Brightside #hfbrightside
When SweetPea was testing out foods, she always had this very clear way of telling me she liked something...
most of it would end up on her. Seriously, she would maybe get a total of two complete bites in her mouth. But her hair, clothes, and high chair received most of the morsels.
One time we were having spaghetti and she loved it so much that she rubbed it in her hair. So we headed up stairs for a bath as soon as she was finished eating. On the way up she accidentally touched the wall (multiple times) and my carpeted stair way. When we came back down stairs, the dog had decided to treat himself to the unrated portions of spaghetti making my (again carpeted) dining room floor a vibrant red color. The bright side? She enjoyed her spaghetti! :D
My daughter has always been a huge fan of the Happy Family product line. Happy Family is the first organic brand to offer a complete line of nutrient-rich foods for babies’, toddlers’, and kids’ growing bodies. Constantly innovating, Happy Family has been a pioneer in the industry, adding extra nutrition to its products—like Salba, the super chia, probiotics, and Choline for brain health—whenever possible
Every parent has had food thrown at them, experienced temper-tantrums, and/or received flat-out refusal to eat something at some point in their parenting career. Bring some of these moments to life by hopping over to the Bright Side on Happy Family’s Facebook page to share a video or written story and image of your own to win $20,000 toward your child's college tuition!
Happy Family also partnered with some great mommy and daddy bloggers to improv their very own "Stories from the Brightside" and bring them to life.
This week it was Kristen Chase from Motherhood Uncensored
How do you get your kids to eat their veggies?
I know some of you have your own viral tells of food time hishaps. So why don't you submit your own "Stories from the Brightside" on Happy Family's Facebook Page and take a shot at $20,000 for your child's college tuition? Don't forget to grab a $0.50 off any Happy Family product coupon while you're there or a $1 off Happy Tot or Happy Baby pouches!
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Happy Family blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own.
Pregnant Mom Pack {Great Gift Idea}
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Pregant? Or know someone who is? How about making this cool Pregnancy Pack using items found at Vitacost? Vitacost has all the top brands for discount vitamins, supplements, whole foods, health foods and sports nutrition online. What is so cool about their site is that they also sell every thing you need to make it through pregnancy and everything for your baby as well. I created a little Pregnancy Mom Pack that I am excited to share with all of you!
California Baby Natural Pregnancy Nourishing Emulsion Stretch Marks
Prevent, Combat, and Minimize Stretch Marks. With Roman Chamomile, Organic Cocoa Butter, and Mimosa Flower Extract. Allergy Tested. Nourishing skin naturally.
Smells great. Can't tell if it is working yet, but so far so good. :)
Three Lollies Preggie Pop Drops Natural Green Apple
The Natural Way to Ease Morning Sickness! Made with Brown Rice Syrup & Cane Juice. Drug-Free. Doctor Recommended. Natural Green Apple flavor eases nausea brought on by pregnancy. Natural Green Apple will satisfy the cravings of anyone looking to reduce queasiness.
Yummy and work great! Even Sweet Pea likes them.
Sea-Band Mama Drug Free Morning Sickness Relief Wrist Band
Accupressure Wrist Bands. Drug Free Relief. No Side Effects. Effective, Reusable, and Washable. Soothing and Calming to your tummy! Clinically Tested and Recommended by Healthcare Experts.
If they work I can't tell, but I think I might be using them wrong. :/
Buried Treasure PreNatal Plus DHA Complete
Nutrition For Pregnant and Nursing Women. DHA, Folic Acid, Iron & Nutrients Essential to Healthy Fetal Development. Readily Absorbable Dietary Supplement. Gluten, Wheat, Yeast & Dairy Free. Nutrition is never more important than prior to, during, and after child birth. Because a pregnant or lactating woman is constantly feeding her child from her body's own nutrients, a sufficient supply of vitamins and minerals is essential. Buried Treasure™ PreNatal Plus DHA Complete is a comprehensive blend of vitamins, minerals, & herbs.
It's liquid. Tastes yummy, but leaves a weird after taste. Good news though it seemed to be easier to take when I feel nauseous.
Traditional Medicinals Organic Pregnancy® Herbal Tea
New Look with Same Great Tea! Supports Healthy Pregnancy. USDA Organic. Caffeine Free. Designed to help prepare your body for birth.
I haven't tried this tea yet, but I have tried the Mother's Milk variety for nursing moms and it is yummy and helps you produce more milk.
So I am excited to not only share my thoughts about these products with all of you, but Vitacost has also given me the opportunity to give one lucky Nanny to Mommy reader a $25 gift certificate to buy whatever they would like! Make your own Pregnancy Pack or even one for a new mom.
Sign up through my referral link to get $10 off a $30 purchase! So if you won, you could get $35 of FREE product! :D
All you have to do is enter the RaffleCopter below. All entries are verified. Open to wherever Vitacost ships to.
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Super Summer Giveaway
Monday, August 12, 2013
Super Summer Prize Package:
- Yummi Pouch - Little Munchkin Set with Yummi Pouch Brights. ($29 value)
- Luca & Company - Chocolate Chip Cookies or Pink Lemon Aid Artwork ($90 value)
- Sticky Bellies - $25 gift certificate
- Mixie Baby - 8oz Mixie Bottle ($19.99 value)
- SVAN - Totseat portable child seat ($35 value)
- Greater Than One Kids - Hold-On Handles - Bumblebee Single Handle Set ($19.99 value)
- Simple Nature - 8 fl oz Fragrance Free Diaper Rash Cream, 8 fl oz Fragrance Free all in one Shampoo & Body Wash, 8 fl oz Fragrance Free Face & Body Lotion ($35.47 value)
Total Value = $255
Yummi Pouch - Reusable Food Pouches
Little Munchkin Set - Retail Price: $28.95
The Little Munchkin set has everything you need to get started with using Yummi Pouches! Yummi Pouch reusable food pouches are perfect for filling with homemade baby food, blended snacks, healthy smoothies, and more. Designed by a husband a wife team, Yummi Pouches are dishwasher and freezer safe, BPA-free, phthalate-free, easy to fill and clean through the wide zipper opening, and encourage healthy snacks for active kids! For more information visit yummipouch.com.
- Set of 4 Yummi Pouch Brights reusable food pouches - hold up to 6oz each
- 16oz filling funnel pitcher
- 10 dishwasher safe name label stickers
- 2 decorative dishwasher safe sticker sheets
- 6 mixed color extra pouch caps
Luca & Company
Chocolate Chip Cookies or Pink Lemon Aid artwork - Retail Price: $90.00
Luca and Company makers of the multi-award winning FunPod which provides a safe environment to get toddlers from 12 months up to six years up to the kitchen worktop on their own safely constructed platform comes the Classic Recipe Collection. Choose from Chocolate Chip Cookies or Pink Lemon Aid artwork which is perfect for the family who loves to cook. This series is not only for children – these prints would be lovely in any kitchen. MSRP $90. For more information visit lucaandcompany.com.
Sticky Bellies
Sticky Bellies™ - $25 Gift Certificate
Invented by a mom, Sticky Bellies™ are removable stickers that help parents document baby's amazing growth with style and ease! By combining the look of a custom shirt with the convenience of a sticker, Sticky Bellies™ help create adorable pictures from pregnancy through the toddler years. Simply peel, stick, and snap a pic! 13 new styles will be available on September 1st. For more information visit stickybellies.com.
Mixie Baby
8oz Mixie Bottle - Retail Price: $19.99
Mixie is the revolutionary formula bottle that allows you to fix a bottle now and mix it later. Powder formula is stored in an airtight container separately from water. When you are ready to feed, simple press the button at the bottom of the bottle to release the formula into the water, shake, and feed. Moms on the go will never again need to fumble around with formula containers in public, and a pre-mixed bottle is already ready when you need it. Mixie is great for caretakers and grandparents, travel, and those sleepy middle-of-the-night feedings. For more information visit mixiebaby.com.
SVAN
Totseat - Retail Price: $35.00
Our newest seat for children is the original portable, washable, and "squashable" seat. Made of fabric, The Totseat is designed to safely attach to all types of chairs. Adult chairs can be quickly transformed into the perfect seat for a baby or toddler.
Available in 6 colors with a variety of patterns, The Totseat eliminates the need to hunt down a highchair when traveling. The Totseat is ready to go in its own carry pouch which fits neatly into your diaper bag, purse or other carry bag. For more information visit svan.com.
Available in 6 colors with a variety of patterns, The Totseat eliminates the need to hunt down a highchair when traveling. The Totseat is ready to go in its own carry pouch which fits neatly into your diaper bag, purse or other carry bag. For more information visit svan.com.
Greater Than One Kids
A Bumblebee Single Handle Set from the popular Bizzy Bugs collection - Retail Price: $19.99
Hold-On Handles from Greater Than One Kids helps keep children within arm’s reach without restraint. It is the first stylish stroller accessory and walking rope for 1-3 children. Snaps easily onto strollers or worn on parent’s wrist/belt loop. Children love the whimsical handles. Available in Double and Single Handle Sets in three fun themes, Bizzy Bugs, Ocean Odyssey and Zany Zoo.
Greater Than One Kids designs mom, baby, and kid products for growing families with greater than one child. As parents of multiples, company founders Susanne Budofsky and Robyn Spritzer experience first-hand the challenges parents of greater than one face each and every day. Although life may be challenging at times, with the proper gear, organizational tools, guidance, and a sense of humor, raising more than one child need not always be difficult. In fact, it can simply be greater! For more information visit greaterthanonekids.com.
1 Fragrance Free Diaper Rash Cream
1 Fragrance Free all in one Shampoo & Body Wash
1 Fragrance Free Face & Body Lotion Retail Price: $35.47
Simple Nature is a fresh new brand of truly all natural and certified organic baby care products that are stylish, effective, easy to use and totally free of harsh ingredients and toxins! Based out of Las Vegas NV, the brand was created by a licensed cosmetologist and skin expert who felt that children deserve only the best. Inspired by her daughter who has very sensitive skin, Simple Nature's founder created the most luxurious products available that are:
Greater Than One Kids designs mom, baby, and kid products for growing families with greater than one child. As parents of multiples, company founders Susanne Budofsky and Robyn Spritzer experience first-hand the challenges parents of greater than one face each and every day. Although life may be challenging at times, with the proper gear, organizational tools, guidance, and a sense of humor, raising more than one child need not always be difficult. In fact, it can simply be greater! For more information visit greaterthanonekids.com.
Simple Nature
1 Fragrance Free Diaper Rash Cream
1 Fragrance Free all in one Shampoo & Body Wash
1 Fragrance Free Face & Body Lotion Retail Price: $35.47
Simple Nature is a fresh new brand of truly all natural and certified organic baby care products that are stylish, effective, easy to use and totally free of harsh ingredients and toxins! Based out of Las Vegas NV, the brand was created by a licensed cosmetologist and skin expert who felt that children deserve only the best. Inspired by her daughter who has very sensitive skin, Simple Nature's founder created the most luxurious products available that are:
- Dermatologist tested and approved
- Fragrance free
- pH balanced perfectly for newborn skin
- Tear free
- Soothing, gentle and non irritating
- Does not contain synthetic fragrances or dyes
- Does not contain scent masking agents
- Biodegradable and Eco friendly
- Does not conduct any animal testing
- Completely free of toxins and harsh/irritating ingredients
- Suitable for all ages
- Vegan
- Made in USA
Enter to Win $255 in Great Prizes!
One Winner will be selected August 19th. Good luck!
We are going to be a family of 4...
Friday, August 9, 2013
In March, Sweet Pea is getting promoted to big sister!

We got our BFP on July 16, which as some of you may know, that day isn't a good day for me at all, so it was truly wonderful to see those two little pink lines.
I went to the doctor for my yearly exam a few days later. They told me it took a while to show up which just meant that I was early. 4 weeks, 5 days by my calculations. But we at least felt comfortable enough to tell our immediate families.
Waiting for my ultrasound felt like FOREVER! I was so scared. I found out with Sweet Pea when I was already 7 weeks, so finding out that early made the whole process more nerve racking.
I had my first ultrasound when I was 6 weeks, 4 days. Baby had a strong heartbeat and was measuring perfectly.
I'm sorry it has taken this long to announce on here. We had to call family members and make sure grandparents, great-grandparents, etc knew before we could tell anyone. Thank you to everyone who has sent the congrats, we really appreciate it!
I am 8 weeks today and although not suffering from the exorcist-like nausea I did experiences with Sweet Pea, I am still having my moments. So far though, this has been such a smoother pregnancy *knock on wood*. No weird red splotchy skin this time around, except the weird spots on my face are still showing, but my Pond's BB Cream (review to come) is helping with that.
Anyways, thank you all for bearing with me with my lack of posts and I hope to keep updating you all each week! :)
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