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Diaper Facts with Earth’s Best

Earth's Best Diapers

Most of you are currently diapering a little one, or will be soon. Earth's Best provided us with some fun facts to share this month. I do realize that some of you use cloth diapers, in fact we use cloth part-time, but Earth's Best is a great disposable brand if you decide this is the route for your family. They are also great for trips or those times you need to get baby out of cloth for a few days because or rash/yeast issues. Take a look at … [Read more...]

Chlorine Free Diapers from Earth’s Best

Earth's Best Chlorine Free Diapers

We received a surprise delivery the other day! Earth's Best sent us boxes of their training pants for LA, diapers for Addy and wipes for both kiddos! As an ambassador I typically receive products each month, however, I was surprised at the amount they sent (and VERY thankful!) this month. The little ones were rather excited, too! Take a look at the fun they had with the packages and the help from Addy when Daddy was putting them away! I … [Read more...]

Springtime Steps and Outdoor Play with pediped

Springtime pediped shoes

pediped® has become a favorite brand for our little ones. I've worked with pediped® before reviewing shoes for LA, but this time I was thrilled to get some springtime pediped® shoes for Addy, who would be walking outside for the first time! Because they have been fabulous shoes for LA (reliable, sturdy and his have held up so well), I knew I wanted this brand for our baby girl, too. We were sent some adorable brown and pink Originals® … [Read more...]

Children’s Sunglasses are a Necessity Not an Accessory

Real Kids Shades Logo

Samples Received for Review Purposes With warm weather finally arriving here in Michigan the little ones are wanting to play outside more and more. It's fun for all of us, but can be worrisome for this mama, too. I want to make sure my little ones are protected from the UV rays and that not only means their skin, but their eyes too! It's easy to think about sunscreen, but we mamas need to get into the habit of putting sunscreen and sunglasses in … [Read more...]

LA’s Favorite Snack

Earth's Best Cookies

I just had to share these photos I took of LA with his favorite snack! These Earth's Best Letter of the Day Cookies features various letters that look like toy blocks! They are so fun and delicious the kids will always want them! Best of all, mamas? They are GOOD for them! It's a win-win situation at snack time! Check out the facts about these yum-o snacks: Great tasting way for kids to learn their ABCs Sweet cinnamon and hearty … [Read more...]

Changes Made Easy with Huggies Little Movers Slip On Diaper Pants #FirstFit

Huggies Little Movers

Product samples received to facilitate this review. Addy was a few months old when she started squirming around during diaper changes. She's always been known at the difficult one to get a diaper on out of all three of our kids. I don't know why, but the girl doesn't want to lay there. Now that she's walking? Oh, it's a whole other battle! Little Miss Addy not only squirms...she turns over, stands up and runs away all within seconds! It's been a … [Read more...]

Keeping Our Toddler’s Brain Busy with Manhattan Toy

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We received the below mentioned items from Manhattan Toy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way. We know that the toddler years are important learning years. Toddlers are like sponges and absorb everything around them so my husband and I try to surround our little ones with educational items and things that make them use their brains! We were thrilled to try out a few things from … [Read more...]

Safely Seated in the Sleek BabyBjorn High Chair

High Chair Comparison

We received the BABYBJÖRN high chair to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way. Within the past few months feeding Addy has become a struggle, and even stressful. Many times I would hold her while trying to feed her and well, she isn't having that any more. She has become Miss Independent and wants to feed herself from her own plate that sits right in front of her like big brother has. She is a … [Read more...]

Our Piggies are Ready for Spring with Piggy Paint

Piggy Paint Colors

We received the Color Me Happy Gift Set for review purposes. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. Mommy and daughter bonding time is something I have dreamed about for a long time! Now that Addy is getting a bit older (yes, she's a toddler now!) we can do a few more things. I've always been hesitant about nail and toe polish because of the chemicals, but I personally missed having my toes painted for spring … [Read more...]

Celebrate Spring with Lunchtime Butterflies

Lunchtime Butterflies

I am an Earth’s Best blogger and was not compensated for this post, however I am sent products from the company. Full disclosure at the bottom. Spring has finally arrived, although here in Michigan the weather isn't convincing! LOL I wanted to share this adorable idea for lunchtime butterflies to give the kids a bit more of a "fun" lunch! Take a look at how I made these! Here are the materials you will need to make the butterflies (we … [Read more...]

Stonyfield’s Smoothies on the Moo-ve with Our Family Outing

Stonyfield Fun

Disclosure: I am a Stonyfield ambassador and was sent a gift card and Stonyfield Smoothies in order to plan this day. Regardless, all opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way. LA and Addy are getting to an age where they love playing together and they love experiencing new things! Stonyfield wanted to provide us with the means for a family outing so we planned a day at an indoor amusement park that we knew the kids would … [Read more...]

New and Improved Formula for Earth’s Best Sesame Street Oatmeal

Sesame Street Oatmeal

In the spirit of full-disclosure, I’ve partnered with Earth’s Best as part of the “Earth’s Best Blogger” program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own. Our little ones love oatmeal for breakfast and I am oh so thankful for that! There are numerous benefits of … [Read more...]

In Dire Search of Conditioner

Earth's Best Conditioner

Yes, we are in dire search of conditioner! Being an Earth's Best ambassador, they send us a few products each month to use. A few months ago they included the Tangle Taming Conditioner in the Fruit Punch scent and someone in this family fell in love with this product. Dare I say who? ;) The Conditioner Love Well, you know I have to tell you the story...my husband is the one who fell in love with this product! I know, I can't believe it … [Read more...]

Keeping an Eye on Baby with the Motorola MBP 33 Wireless Video Baby Monitor

Motorola MBP 33 Parent Unit

We have found peace of mind with our new Motorola video baby monitor. After reading about some infant and toddler deaths in the recent months, I am more worried than ever. I want to be able to see Addy and hear every noise she makes and the Motorola MBP 33 Wireless Video Baby Monitor has allowed us just that! The parent unit has a large 2.8" color LCD screen that is perfect for bedside or even carrying with you throughout the home during naps. … [Read more...]

Many Faces of a Toddler on Wordless Wednesday

Toddler's Many Faces

Oh my toddler...he can be a hand full but he brings us so much joy! Here are some of his many faces this past week... Faces, Faces...happy face top left, serious, tired face top right. Crying, sad face, bottom left and intrigued face bottom right. What kind of faces do you regularly see from your toddler? LA's most common face it the smiling face and the intrigued face when he is interested in something. It's adorable watching him live and … [Read more...]

Spring in Style with Gymboree (Giveaway)

Gymboree Spring Fashions

Gymboree spells fun. It really does, to me anyway! I adore their styles and they make fashion for kids stand out! Gymboree has been dressing children since 1986 in their fresh, stylish and bright clothing. Their fashionable clothing and accessories are created to celebrate kids being kids in unique head-to-toe looks. In order to celebrate their spring line, Gymboree sent us a gift card to get some things for our little ones. We were able … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day with Earth’s Best Day 3

Welcome to the final edition of Valentine's Day with Earth's Best! I am pledging to make the tradition of giving our little ones HEALTHY treats and hope you'll join me in doing so! Earlier today I featured a great DIY craft to give the little ones for Valentine's Day or to use in classroom parties...with HEALTHY snacks! Today we have another snack that is perfect for giving your little ones this Valentine's Day! It's easier than you think to make … [Read more...]

Easy DIY Valentine’s Crafts with Toddlers

Crafty Valetine DIY Project

As much as I'd love to take credit for these adorable creations, I can't. When my husband picked up LA and Addy at daycare yesterday their bag contained all of these super cute and easy Valentine's crafts! I thought, "how perfect for last minute gifts for grandparents!!" Not to mention, they are perfect for mama's fridge! <3 Simple! It's just two hearts cut out with holes punched around and then pipe cleaners throughout the holes to join … [Read more...]

Eat and Be Happy with InGenuity’s Chair Top High Chair (Enter to Win!)

InGenuity Logo

When baby Addy started eating, she really wanted to eat. In fact, she was so adamant about wanting "real people" food that I was worried because I thought it was way too soon. I wanted my BABY to eat BABY FOOD!  I have a feeling it was because she saw her big brother eating everything but baby food so she wanted to also. She was six months when I started trying baby foods and she ate them for a few months but she soon decided it was time to eat … [Read more...]

Earth’s Best Has New Yogurt Puffs! Enter to Win!

You know how excited I've been about this next phase with Earth's Best and this is just one reason why!! I get to share *NEW* Earth’s Best products with you! They now have Organic® Yogurt Puffs! Earlier this year, yogurt was named the food trend of the decade, and now, Earth’s Best Organic is bringing our little ones new Yogurt Puffs! Earth’s Best is taking yogurt above and beyond with these flavorful, bite size morsels. The new Yogurt … [Read more...]

Be A Fashionable Mama with Balboa Baby (Giveaway)

Balboa Baby Logo

Sometimes being a mama can leave us with a bit less time to look how we used to look. I know I personally don't look nearly as fashionable or "kept" as I did when I first met my husband. That's why I love places like Balboa Baby! They allow us to easily maintain a fashionable appearance with no extra work! Fashionable, Gorgeous and Practical The Balboa Messenger Bag is perfect for a diaper bag that any mama will love, but it's also … [Read more...]

Winter Fun with Green Kids Crafts (Giveaway)

Green Kids Crafts

Winter is upon us! We've really noticed the temperatures dropping in the recent weeks and now we are left looking for fun things to do inside. Our little guy LOVES the outside so it's been a challenge to find things inside to occupy him and keep him happy. He often does craft type projects at daycare and they've always said how much he enjoys them, so my answer was a subscription box away! I was thrilled at the opportunity to discover Green … [Read more...]