Ladybugs and Lilypads is a company started by stay at home, and homeschooling mom, Sara Tyndall. It all began three years ago in hopes to help other moms stay home with their children by supporting them in offering many items that are actually made by Mompreneaurs. The items found here are carefully chosen, and often personalized, handmade and made to order! I love that they are not only handmade...but also unique.
Many of the luxurious products found in the Ladybugs and Lilypads exquisite Children's Boutique would make terrific gifts for children and moms alike. In browsing the products offered here, I have to say that the photo jewelry is probably my favorite. It's not every day you see something like this...and what a neat thing for a mom to proudly wear!
I also really like their matching Mommy and Child aprons. What a fun way to introduce your little one to baking in the kitchen with mom!
There are many items from the 'decor' section of their site that I absolutely love as well! Whether it's accessory items or bedding...everything is truly one of a kind and something many moms and children would absolutely love to have displayed throughout their home.
If you're looking for a great gift idea (0r even something for you or your little one)...something that offers quality as well as something that's unique and fun, the Ladybugs and Lilypads Children's Boutique is worth checking out.
**No product was received for this review. This was not a paid post and my personal and honest opinions were given.**
I have been looking for a better way to nurse Kaden while sitting in bed at night. I try to prop the pillows up, but I still end up with a backache from the position I have to sit in and the lack of support they give. That's why I was thrilled to learn more about the WondaWedge and the back support while breastfeeding it offers!
Designed by two physiotherapists, the WondaWedge is an inflatable lounge pillow with an attached mat. It's great for back support and better for posture than other alternatives you may come across. We were sent a WondaWedge and I couldn't be happier with this product!
I was super excited to try the WondaWedge, especially while I nurse Kaden sitting in bed. It worked better in supporting my back and making me comfortable than I ever expected. I can't believe I nursed Kaelyn for so long and never sought out something like this!! It works very well and is exactly what I had been looking for in terms of an alternative to supporting my back during breastfeeding! I really like that it offers three different angles too: sitting up, reclining and lying down. The fact that it's very lightweight and inflatable makes it easy to use and take with you where ever you go...whether it be to the beach or someone's home. I could definitely see myself using this in a variety of ways...not just while breastfeeding.
Here are just a few of the many possible uses given on their website:
Outdoor-
Beach Lounger
Fishing Back Support
Camping Lounger
Picnic Seating
Boating Lounger
Stargazing
Indoor-
Reading in bed
Relaxing on the floor
Meditation lower back support
As a Sleep Aid
Pregnancy Sleep Aid
Breastfeeding Back Support
After having the opportunity to try out the WondaWedge for myself, I would definitely recommend it to others...especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. The back support is absolutely amazing. It's obviously a great product for anyone though...as it's very versatile.
Buy It: The WondaWedge can be purchased for $24 on their website as well as a number of retail locations.
How To Enter To Win: WondaWedge has kindly offered one lucky reader a WondaWedge of their own! To enter, visit WondaWedge and let me know something you learned.
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**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by WondaWedge. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**
Have you ever been searching your house high and low for the keys or remote, knowing that you set them somewhere but just can't remember where? I find myself doing this a lot, especially now that I have two kids and several things going on all at the same time. Thankfully the EZ-Find! was created for people just like us!
The EZ-Find makes it easy to locate misplaced items with one finder, allowing you to keep track of up to 25 items with the EZ-Find! tags! What better way to make sure you never lose anything again. We were sent the EZ-Find Starter Pack and I was really pleased with how well it worked. All you have to do is enter your own description into the EZ-Find Transmitter and then attach the EZ-Find! tags to the items you misplace the most. In our household this would definitely be the television remote. Kaelyn is constantly using the remote as her pretend phone...so finding it at times can be quite difficult. Not anymore though! The EZ-Find! has made it super easy to find it any time we need.
The EZ-Find! package we received contained 1 EZ-Find! Transmitter, 4 EZ-Find! tags, Key Ring Loops and Adhesive, Tag Number Labels and a User Guide! Everything we could possibly need was included and it worked like a charm. This is definitely an item I would recommend to others who find themselves misplacing things around the house or office. It's a must-have for busy moms who have a million other things going on throughout the day and don't have time to stop and search for things too. When you think about it...ten minutes of lost time per day means 40 hours of lost time per year! That's a lot! I'm so thankful for having the opportunity to learn more about the EZ-Find!
Buy It: You can purchase the EZ-Find! Starter Pack like we received for $59.95 on the EZ-Find! website.
**The product for this review was provided for free by EZ-Find!®. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**
This past weekend we had a couple of Christmas get togethers on my hubby's side. It was a lot of fun to spend time with family and begin our Christmas celebrations.
We have more fun family get togethers planned on my side of the family over the coming days. I plan to take it all in and relax with the family. :) I will be taking a short Christmas Break from posting on my blog starting tomorrow. I will be back to posting great product reviews and giveaways on Monday, December 28th.
It wasn't until I had our daughter two years ago that I began thinking about using safer products in our home. I want to make sure that I'm helping to give my kids the best start in life, which means being more cautious about the products we use and the foods we eat.
Over the past few months I've had the opportunity to share with you a company that I've grown to really appreciate and love. SproutBaby because they help support parents like myself, in our desire to use high quality organic and eco-friendly products at reasonable prices. They help bridge the gap for families between making healthy choices and making easy choices. I love that their products are not only safe for my family, but also for the environment...and to have it all located on one website makes it very convenient. We no longer have to sacrifice wholesome options because of affordability and accessibility thanks to SproutBaby.com!
We were recently sent a Holiday Gift Set including some great samples from several eco-friendly lines that they carry! I couldn't have been more thrilled to try these products and have the opportunity to share them with you!
The BabyGanics The Grime Fighter All Purpose Household Cleaner was probably one of my favorites, as this is a product I've been wanting to try for quite some time. It's naturally non-toxic as well as fragrance free. BabyGanics is a brand that specializes in creating cleaning products that aren't only safe for baby, but also for the environment. I found that this All Purpose Cleaner helped to clean my house, just as well if not better than the other products I use. The best part about it is that it's safe and not leaving behind any of those nasty chemicals. I would love to try some of their other products for dishes, laundry etc.
I also really liked the Episencial Better Body Butter. Again, my favorite part about it is that it's safe for kids and free from the bad stuff like additives, parabens, and petroleum. It has a terrific sent and leaves skin super soft and silky! I have to admit that I even like to use it. Episencial Skin Care is the first company to create an all-natural and fully sustainable skin care line for babies and families. I would absolutely love to try some of their other products!
This is the time of year when many of us are trying to do everything we can to safely fight off germs and bacteria. One way to do this is with CleanWell, an environmentally friendly company creating green sanitizers. We received a sample of their All Natural Hand Sanitizer and were very impressed. I love that it's alcohol free, safe for kids...as well as the fact that it really leaves our hands soft and the scent is great too!
The last product we were sent to try were a couple of the Nature Baby Care diapers. They are the makers of the most eco-friendly disposable diapers available in the market which consist of 99% compostable material, making them a great biodegradable option to traditional disposable diapers. They are still a little too big for us to use with Kaden, but from the looks of it they seem to be just as good of quality as any other diaper we use. I love knowing that they are eco-friendly and can't wait to use them!
All of the products I had the opportunity to review are ones I would definitely use again and recommend to others! I am very impressed with SproutBaby and appreciate the care they put into finding the best and safest products for families. Any one of their products would make a terrific gift idea this Christmas.
They have some other great gift sets available on their site. If you have a moment, definitely check them out!
Buy It: All of these products can be purchased directly from SproutBaby.com:
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Whether it's with a pacifier, thumb or something else...it's always nice when a child has a way to self soothe. Kaden is still very young, but we've been noticing that he's taking a liking to his pacifier. The problem we were having was keeping it in his mouth. He doesn't have the coordination yet to hold it in or to grab it and stick it in his mouth. That's why I am so thankful for WubbaNub. They sent us their WubbaNub Duck w/pacifier, Wubbie Duck Blanket and WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch for Kaden.
Kaden really likes the Soothie pacifiers which I love since they are medical grade, and latex, BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free. Since the Soothie pacifier is attached to the WubbaNub duck I knew it would be just perfect for him! The thing I didn't expect was for it to stay in his mouth so well!! I was amazed! The carefully calculated weight and size of the plush duck WubbaNub pacifier keeps the WubbaNub near his mouth no matter how he's laying. It makes it easier to stay in too. He puts his hand on the duck and it just stays there. When we were just trying the pacifier with him before the WubbaNub, it would always fall out and he couldn't find it again. The WubbaNub definitely solved that problem and I couldn't be more thrilled about it! The duck also helps to keep track of the pacifier, making it far less likely to lose it at home or when we're out and about.
The Wubbie Duck Blanket is also very cute! Not only is it super soft and a great lovee for Kaden, I think it's also neat that it has the duck on it. What a great way to transition him from the WubbaNub pacifier when the time comes. He'll still have his little duck companion. The duck also makes it easy for even the littlest hands to grasp and hold onto.
The WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch is also a MUST! As I've mentioned before, keeping his pacifiers as clean as possible is very important to me. I prefer not to just throw them in the diaper bag or my purse, but to have them in something when they're not being used. That's where the WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch comes in so handy. It's the perfect size to hold the WubbaNub pacifier. It not only helps to keep it clean, but also helps us to keep track of it more easily. I really appreciate the clip on the top of the pouch. We can easily attach it to the stroller, car seat or even belt loop so we have it with us at all times.
WubbaNub definitely had both baby and parents in mind when they created these products. I'm so happy to have had the opportunity to review them and use them with Kaden. Pacifier use is much less stressful now...for him and us! I would definitely recommend WubbaNub to any parent. This would make a fantastic baby gift or even Christmas gift.
Buy It: You can purchase WubbaNub products at a number of locations found here.
How To Enter To Win: WubbaNub is offering one lucky reader a complete gift set with a WubbaNub Duck, Wubbie Duck Blanket and a WubbaNub Pacifier Pouch. To enter, visit WubbaNub and tell me which WubbaNub pacifier is your favorite.
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2. For FIVE extra entries, blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and WubbaNub) and leave me FIVE comments with the URL to that post.
3. Post my blog button or blog URL to your blog and leave a comment with the URL to your blog. (If it already is, leave me a comment letting me know)
4. For THREE extra entries, post my Holiday Extravaganza event button to your blog and leave me THREE comments with the URL to your blog. (button can be found along side column)
5. For TWO extra entries, Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste: Win a WubbaNub Gift Set during #HolidayExtravaganza @MomBalancingAct http://tinyurl.com/ydqyk3z Ends 1/4
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**The products for this review and giveaway were provided for free by WubbaNub. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions were given.**
