This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com. Nobody ever told me that when you have your third child you will be EXHUSTED. You will have moments when you just don't think that you can do it any more. Your eyes, brain, and limbs will ache for sleep... sleep that feels like it will never come again. If you get the off chance that your new baby does sleep, then that will be the night that your toddler decides that SHE needs to stay awake ALL NIGHT, and so the cycle of no sleep for Mommy will continue, night, after night, after night! Ok... So I am making motherhood seem like a nightmare. Which actually, it is! BUT it is also the most blessed experience you can ever have. Since this is my 3rd baby, I know that those long sleepless nights will eventually end. She will be a teenager before I know it, and then fully grown and gone in just a blink of an eye. So I am trying my hardest to treasure every late night, every cuddle, every blip in time that I get to spend with this precious baby … [Read more...]
My Baby is 11 Months + Her Favorite is GERBER CEREAL!
My Baby is 11 Months + Her Favorite Food is GERBER CEREAL! My baby girl is 11 months old today!! Honestly I can't believe that it is time to start planning her 1 year party! How can she be almost a year old already! Time goes too fast. I feel like we have been through so much this past year with her. One thing I have been happy to have by my side is a baby food company I can trust. One that I know wants the best for my child just like I do. Gerber is that company and they have been with me from the very beginning! As some of you might remember my baby girl was born at 9lbs 6oz but after she was born she lost a few pounds and had a hard time putting the weight back on. When she was 4 months old I was advised to start her on some infant cereals to help her learn to eat and hopefully start to put on a little more weight. Of course I turned to GERBER CEREALS because I knew they would be gentle enough for my babies tummy and I could easily mix them with my breast … [Read more...]
Hearty Homemade Yogurt Parfait for Baby Using Gerber Lil’ Bits!
Hearty Homemade Yogurt Parfait for Baby Using Gerber Lil' Bits! My daughter is finally eating solid foods and enjoying them! I love watching her face every time she eats a new food. It is wonderful to see her eyes light up when she comes across tastes and textures that she likes and are new to her. Something else that is fun is seeing her want to enjoy the same foods that she see's me eating. I know that she is watching me and she is learning from me so I want to make sure I always show her and give her the best. One of my favorite meals to eat is Breakfast. Each morning my oldest daughter and I enjoy overnight oats with yogurt and fruit. I love how hearty it is as well as tasty. For a few weeks now my youngest has watched intently as my oldest and I enjoy our oats. She is constantly crying and reaching for our food. This got me to thinking....can I make her some of the same thing? I know that she can not chew steal cut oats yet but she can most defiantly have her baby approved … [Read more...]
DIY Diaper Bouquet Using Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnugHugs #CollectiveBias DIY Diaper Bouquet Using Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers! My daughter was in diapers when I first moved to my new town 10 years ago. Being new to town I didn't know much about the shopping or the stores. I do however, remember that I was excited to have a Sams Club. My husband had been a Sams Club member for year. But we were not able to make it to Sam's Club very often from where we lived before. As soon as we moved, I knew that that was about to change. Upon visiting Sams Club for one of the first times since I moved to town, I discovered that they had amazing prices on diapers. I loved that I was able to get huge packages at great low prices. As most of you know, we welcomed home a new baby girl in November. As soon as I found out I was pregnant, we started stocking up on diapers and such. Thank goodness I had the great experience … [Read more...]
Baby Shower Keepsake Game Idea AND Keeping My Clothing Stain Free With Baby!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #allfreeclear #CollectiveBias Baby Shower Keepsake Game Idea AND Keeping My Clothing Stain Free With Baby! As most of you know I had a baby in November. Time sure seems to be flying and we recently started feeding my little one solid foods. It has been a great experience so far...for the most part. But on the flip side I am really tired of ending up with baby food all over me. I was so tired of getting stains all over my clothes each time I tried to feed her something new. Especially her first experiences with peas and zucchini. Honestly it seems like anything green ended up all over me and none of it in her mouth. That is why I am so happy to have found all® free clear detergent and all® free clear Mighty Pacs® at Sam's Club. Without all® free clear detergent I honestly don't know how I would be able to get the baby food stains out of my clothing. I mean I can … [Read more...]
Baby Girl is 2 Months + My Formula for Happiness!
Baby Girl is 2 Months + My Formula for Happiness! My baby girl just turned 2 months old. She is such a joy and blessing to our little family and I am so happy to be her Momma! As some of you might have read my little has not been putting on the weight that she is supposed to put on. She was born a whopping 9lbs 6.6 oz and now that she is 2 months old she weighs in at 10 lbs 5 oz. Not even a full pound has been gained. After several doctors appointments and such we have learned that there is nothing medically wrong with her. Her doctor feels that genetics are just kicking in and she is not meant to be a big baby. She is just growing at a slower rate and because of this we have been supplementing a bottle or two a day to help her get some extra calories and to ensure that she is eating enough. For her supplemented bottles I have turned to the #formulaforhappiness initiative by Gerber® with their all new Non-GMO Infant formula. My husband loves giving her a bottle before … [Read more...]
My Babies First Month With Members Mark Advanced Infant Formula
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Perrigo, the makers of Members Mark Infant Formula for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. “This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Perrigo, the makers of Members Mark Infant Formula. All opinions are 100% mine.” My Babies First Month With Members Mark Advanced Infant Formula Some of you might remember my post last month about the Sams Club Members Mark Advantage Infant Formula. I told you all about how I was stocking up before the birth of my daughter. Well I am so happy to say that on November 6th at 9:38am she was born! She weighed in a whopping 9lbs 6.6oz. That was a huge difference compared to my first daughter who weighed 7lbs 9oz at birth. Little L is perfect and we would not change a thing about her! Meeting Sister For the First Time The first two nights were tough with this little one. All she wanted to do was eat! Before we left the hospital the nurses weighed her and we discovered that our … [Read more...]
Why I’m Stocking Up On Members Mark Advantage Infant Formula
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Perrigo, the makers of Members Mark Infant Formula. All opinions are 100% mine. Why I'm Stocking Up On Members Mark Advantage Infant Formula As most of you know I am currently expecting a baby. Just one more week and my bundle of joy will be here. Ever sine the day I found out about my baby last March I have been doing everything I can to stock up on the items I will need once she arrives. One of the most important items on my list is Members Mark Advantage Infant Formula. When I had my daughter a few years ago I had all these dreams of breast feeding only. But unfortunately I did not make enough milk to support my child's nutrition the way that I needed to. I am doing to make sure I am ahead of the game with this baby and I will have everything on hand that I need. Plus having Member's Mark Advantage 1 Infant Formula around will also help out my husband a lot on his nights of feeding our little one. So why am I … [Read more...]
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey’s Monster Musical
** I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey's Monster Musical It has been WAY too long since I watched a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse movie. I am so happy that in just over a week I will be having another little one added to my family. That means I will get to watch these fun-loving cartoons all the time again! Not just on the days I am blessed to baby sit little ones. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Mickey's Monster Musical is a great movie to watch with your family and is just in time for Halloween. In this adventure you will watch as Mickey and Minnie embark on a special picnic. But unfortunately they don't make it before the car breaks down and leaves them stranded at an ooky spooky castle. Thank goodness they make friends really quick and are able to make a bargain. If they get help fixing the car then they will help their new friends find out where … [Read more...]
Jim Henson’s 60th Anniversary!
** I was provided product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Jim Henson's 60th Anniversary! I have loved Jim Henson since I was a little kid. I remember watching his cartoons in the mornings with my Mom and little brothers. That is a tradition that I have continued with my daughter and will continue with this baby who is set to arrive any day now. Although the cartoons are a little different today. The Jim Henson company still remains the same. After 60 years they are still making some of the best cartoons that a child can ask for. Recently I was sent an amazing package of Jim Henson products for the purpose of this review. I was able to get to know some of the Jim Henson characters all over again and I can't wait to share them with my little one. Cartoons and books like Sid the Science Kid (who was my daughters favorite when she was a toddler.), Dinosaur Train, Doozers and Pajanimals. There is even some … [Read more...]
Baby Genius Is NEW and Improved!
** I was provided with product for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Baby Genius Is NEW and Improved! Have you seen the new Baby Genius "Learn & Grow" program that was released on September 15th? Baby Genius is a curriculum that will help with you babies development. It was developed by expert Emeritus Don Roberts a Stanford University Professor. So what makes this Baby Genius New and Improved? The characters have been revived and the music has been written and produced by many of our favorite artists including The Pussycat Dolls, Black-Eyed Peas, Christina Aguilera and more! Currently Baby Genius is on DVD, Netflix and the Comcast Baby Boost Channel! I remember introducing my daughter to Baby Genius 10 years ago. Since then it has earned many awards and created great products for your children. There are currently 500 songs and 125 music videos to choose from that feature classic nursery rhymes, songs to help … [Read more...]
KinderGlo – Kid Friendly Night Light – Review & Giveaway! Ends 4/05/14!
** I was sent a night light from KinderGlo for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. My Thoughts on KinderGlo My daughter is 8 years old and has recently been experiencing bad dreams. Her bad dreams are something I did not know how to deal with. All of her life I had never went through this before and then all of a sudden she was sleeping in my room every night, crying at school every day and not eating...all because of bad dreams. My heart was breaking for my daughter and so I decided to do something about it. We headed Grandma's house and let my daughter pick out a dream catcher (my mom collects them). I also started letting my daughter sleep in one of my tshirts and to top it off I got my daughter an amazing light that she can cuddle with...yes I said cuddle with! KinderGlo is honestly one of the best companies that I have seen in a long time. They make … [Read more...]
Let Your Kids Watch Age Appropriate TV With The Help of Kidoodle.TV!!
Let Your Kids Watch Age Appropriate TV With The Help of Kidoodle.TV!! I participated in a Blog Blast program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kidoodle.TV. I received a promotional item and a free trial as a thank you for participating. My kids and I BOTH love Kidoodle.TV but for very different reasons! I love that I can monitor, pick & choose and see what my kids are watching through Kidoodle.TV and my kids LOVE to be able to feel as if they are in control of what they want to watch! Right now Kidoodle.TV is offering a giveaway so head over there today! This is super easy online streaming with age appropriate shows that you can manage in the parent room. Try out your free trial and see for yourself how awesome this really is. Follow Kidoodle.TV on Twitter and on Facebook! The Kidoodle.TV Holiday Giveaway Details: TV. Built for Kids, Loved by Parents! Try Kidoodle.TV for FREE and enter by December … [Read more...]
$50 IncrediBundles.com Gift Card Giveaway December 2013! Ends 12/23/13!
I received product for the purpose of this review. However my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. $50 IncrediBundles.com Gift Card Giveaway I loved shopping for my daughter when she was a baby. But it was hard to know what products would be the best for her. As a new parent you never want to purchase anything that could be harmful to your little on in any way. IncrediBundles.com is a great place to purchase gifts for your tiny tot. You can shop by age or even the type of bundle you want including books, toys, diapers, keepsakes and more. IncrediBundles.com also has free shipping on orders of $49+! At IncrediBundles.com you will find gifts, toys, books and more that are made to fit children ages 0-12M! While you are over at IncrediBundles.com I would love for you to check out their subscriptions as well. You can purchase a year of books, a year of toys and/or a year of diapers in one lump sum! I love this idea! As a new parent you can even … [Read more...]
Barney 3-Movie Pack Review and Giveaway! Ends 11/8/13!
I was provided with a copy of this title for the purpose of this review. However, my own opinion was used and not influenced in any way. Barney 3-Movie Pack Woot! Barney is at it again. This time in the great Barney 3-Movie Pack. The Barney 3-Movie Pack hit shelves October 15th and retails for $19.98. Barney is currently celebrating over 25 years of sharing, caring and imagination with the Barney 25 Million Hugs campaign where fans of all ages can help Barney reach his goal of sharing 25 million Barney hugs! All you have to do is visit www.ShareBarneyHugs.com to learn more! This Barney 3-Movie Pack includes The Land of Make Believe, Let's Make Music and Night Before Christmas: On The Back Join the adventure with Barney, BJ™ and Baby Bop™ as they discover anything can happen in The Land of Make Believe! When a lost, young princess from a storybook magically appears, Barney and his friends set out on a quest to help her find her way home. Along the way, they swim … [Read more...]