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FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Having a baby is a very special event.  I know that although I had baby number one, when I found out we were expecting again, I wanted to know what all was out there.  Things seem to change so much and I wanted to know what I had been missing out on in the past.  Actually, a friend of mine is expecting now and she posted on facebook asking for any suggestions on "must have" items. She is also on baby number two, but again... times they are a changing!!! One thing I wish I had done when we were expecting was to attend a baby and child expo. There is so much information to see and learn about.   That will not be an issue for you, just keep reading to see what I am talking about.   ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . I am in love with Feltman Brothers . I learned of this brand when Broxton was born and I am SO EXCITED that we were sent a beautiful dress for review from them.  They have recently released their PIMA COTTON line and I wanted to share that with you. (Yes, I secretly want one of these precious outfits too... but I am so happy that we have something from them!)  Make sure you come back tomorrow to see what we were sent.  YOU -WILL-BE- IN - LOVE - TOO!!!!   From the moment you first see and feel the new Pima Cotton line from Feltman Brothers , you’ll be captivated. With their brand new layette collection, this steeped-in-tradition company has combined their beautiful smocked and embroidered trade...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . Time is ticking down for the arrival of our little one this summer!   Knowing that, we are trying to finish getting all the different things we need to have it all on hand when she gets here.  If you remember from previous posts, I mentioned how you could do a themed gift bag for the parent to be, you could do a brand or you could do lots of odds and ends.  The products mentioned today would make a great gift bag of odds and ends that would be perfect!  From covering the end with skin protectant ointment to covering their body with a swaddling blanket, this is great. Not to mention the mealtime scissors for those a little older! Read on to see what would make a great gift for anyone you know!...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . We all know I am all about sharing cool products and companies with you, right?  I think it is so neat to see how things have changed over the years and let me just tell you now... The product I am about to share with you is just too cool to me!  Maybe I have been living under a rock or something, but I am amazed at how things advance!  So, the latest is a pretty cool product that not only helps prevent MESS, it also takes up very little room and that makes me so very happy!    Now, we only have Broxton (for just a bit longer) , but I know several of you have more than one child.  Some of you even have several under the age of 5, so listen up!  This is CALLING YOUR NAME!!!  H...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation .   Let me start this post by saying that in no way shape or form do I consider myself elegant or "girly -girl" at all.  I laughed and said when I graduated highschool that I would not be seen in a dress until I was getting married (since I was done with dresses from years in chorus.)  Guess what... that statement has been true.  I don't do skirts or dresses....It just isn't my thing.  I have also never been a fan of pink, but the weird thing is about a year and a half ago, I started noticing that I do like splashes of pink here and there...  Not much, but some.  Now that we are expecting Savannah to be here this summer, I am all about pinks and reds and purples and yellows... I love i...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation .   Are you familiar with Argan Oil?  I wasn't until not too long ago, but now that I know about it, I talk about it often and I am in love.  Argan Oil is an oil that I have no fear in putting on my skin (or on my sons skin.) With most lotions /oils the simple thought of putting it anywhere near my face causes my face to start sweating, my skin to break out and for my pores to feel like they are being filled with quicksand.  Broxtons face got super dry not too long ago. It was horrible looking and he was determined he was NOT going to let me put anything on it, until I pulled out the trusty tube of Kesh Argan Oil .  I was able to put it on his face and a few days later that skin was just as...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . If you are thinking of getting pregnant, or if this is your first preganancy, there is a DVD available that would be pretty good to watch. Yes, this is baby number 2 for me, but I still enjoyed it.  (Especially when they mention food NOT to eat, as that has been a big issue with some of my family. They think I am crazy about what is safe or not to eat and I am not budging. If the dr says no.. I am going with no.  Bottom Line. ) In this documentary, we follow different moms as they go through the 40 weeks of pregnancy. Some are married and others aren't. Some are young, others are older.  I actually enjoyed seeing the different stages for all of the moms.  I think one of my favorite parts o...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . There is no secret that I am thinking of trying the "cloth diaper" route this time around.  To be honest, it seemed to be really difficult and if you ask any of my family, they will tell you it is a pain and not to do it.  The truth is that they are thinking of the " old school " way with the plain white diapers with the big safety pins.  You know, the kind that was used when I was a baby.  Yes, I realize I am dating myself now, but I needed to explain what they were thinking.  Cloth diapering has changed so very much since those long ago days.  Now you can get diapers that snap or that Velcro.  You can get diapers that have inserts you place in there, or inserts you snap inside.  ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation . You are headed to visit a friends house and you have your newborn with you, where do you lay the baby down?  You know they don't want to stay in the car seat / carrier the whole time, so what do you do??  I honestly don't know what I did with Broxton (besides hold him the whole time.)  Now, I have a perfect solution!   We were sent the EquiptBaby bassinet for review and I think it is pretty awesome!      If you look at the very top photo and then the one above, you see just how small it folds up.  It actually reminds me of the size of a car window shade I had years ago.  They fold up nice and flat to take up hardly no room.  Then, you just take the elast...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation .   Ever since we found out we were pregnant, Broxton has been concerned that the baby would not have enough toys to play with.  Every time he goes into a store, he wants to buy a toy of some sort for her.  We have been lucky to only have him buy her 2 at this time, but I know more are in store.  I learned with Broxton that there are many extra items that we purchased and did not need... Well, I don't want to make the same mistake this time around.  I want to purchase things that are beneficial.  One thing?  Beary Rumples from  Rumple Buddies .   Beary Rumples is just one of the products available from Rumple Buddies.  I love that they not only send you the Rumple B...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. As I have mentioned before, there were things we did not think about needing when Broxton was a baby. Sure, a pain reliever / fever reducer was a given, but I did not think about medicines for constipation and what not... Until it was the middle of the night and you could tell that all was needed was a good potty.  I know I can not be the only parent out there running to a store in the middle of the night to try and buy whatever will make my little one feel better... Am I?  Well, this time around, I keep saying I plan on being more prepared... that includes having Mommy's Bliss Constipation Ease on hand ready to go!  While I hope I don't have to deal with it, if it is something that comes up, I want to ...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.   If you are looking for an awesome diaper bag, for you or someone else, you need to look at the Skip Hop Forma Diaper Bag !  With Broxton, I had a few different ones, but this one is just the "mack daddy" of them all, as my dad would say.  Here we are in 2015 and he LOVES using that phrase- STILL.    So, let me tell you about this bad boy!  I was sent the black one ( black goes with EVERYTHING, if you are one to try and match your diaper bag with your clothing or what not) and I love that the interior gives you a spark of color!       First up, besides the bag just looking awesome, it actually comes with 2 storage cubes for the front pocket....

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.   In an earlier post, I told you about all of the cute baby shower ideas you can check out at Hallmark. Now, I want to tell you about a few other items they have.  I also want to host a giveaway for you to win something of your own!  I don't know what you thought about the "Miracle" line that Hallmark has (remember, I showed you the picture frame that they sent me)  well, there are a few other items that might grab your attention. Up first : Little Miracle Baby Memory Book .   This book is being sold for $39.95.  While this is a bit more in the upper price range for other baby books I have seen, it really looks to be worth it. With Broxtons book, I ended up not keeping up wi...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.   When looking for a great baby gift, there are many ways you can go about doing it.  You can look at what they registered for, you can just get what you want or you can go to Hallmark and you can purchase the most adorable and loving baby gifts around!   When I was younger, I was a frequent Hallmark shopper, you know, back in the days of hanging out at the mall on the weekend.  Now, the mall days are few and far between, but being pregnant and stepping into a Hallmark brought all those mushy feelings up!  Have you seen the assortment of baby gifts ?  Getting to work with Hallmark is always wonderful and when I was sent a few things from their baby gifts line, I was so excite...