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Jan 19, 2013

The New Boppy Nursing Pillow (Review and Giveaway)

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Jessica Rose #1668

I have the Boppy Nursing pillow. I use it all the time. With all of my babies I used it and now with my newest little one. There are many nursing pillows on the market today and being a review blogger, I am able to check them out and share my thoughts with you all

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Recently I was contacted to review the all new Boppy Nursing Pillow. It is different from the original, that is for sure! This new Boppy was developed with a lactation consultant. It was developed specifically for breastfeeding moms! It has two distinct feeding surfaces, which means you can choose which side of the Boppy Nursing Pillow you want to use. You can choose the support you need, the firm flat surface features a very soft material and provides a stable platform for nursing your littlest one. The other side is a soft and fluffy, fiber-filled pillow that offers a more snuggly surface for baby to lay on. Plus, the wide arm area fits all sizes of mommy’s and the removable belt keeps your baby snug and up against you as you nurse. You can adjust it for your comfort. The best part? The WHOLE pillow is washable! All you do is remove the foam insert and belt and throw it the washer! Love this

My favorite side to nurse on is the firmer side. It is super soft, and my son seems to really like this side. I love that it has a belt, that I can adjust, so that it is snug to me and my baby does not fall through a gap, like other nursing pillows have. It is higher up than the original Boppy, because it is stuffed more and just higher. It really brings baby up to my breast and allows for a great nursing experience for me and my newest love.

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There is two patterns available, the pinwheel and the thimbleberry. I received the cute pinwheel pattern and love it. I hope they come out with even more patterns in the future!

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Buy

The new Boppy Nursing Pillow can be found and bought online at Target or Babies R Us. You can also check it out online at http://www.boppy.com/

Win

One person will win the new Boppy Nursing Pillow!

How

Easy! Just use the Rafflecopter form below!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. All opinions are mine.

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Filed Under: Archives · Tagged: baby, baby gear, boppy, breastfeeding, feeding, giveaway, newborn, nursing pillow, review

Dec 31, 2012

Think I Might Be In Labor! (My Baby Is HERE!!)

By Kim Delatorre ·

Had to prepare this post, for “just in case”! Yep, thinking the little one is making his/her appearance shortly… So, if I am not around, this is why! Forgot how scary/exciting/ tearful this can be!!

Wish me luck

I will update when I can..

Kim

Udated:

My baby came on Saturday morning at 1:40 am I will have pictures and story later! Going to go cuddle with my baby BOY now Yep, had a boy Talk to you soon

Kim

Filed Under: Archives, Pregnancy & Loss · Tagged: baby, birth, labor, natural labor, Pregnancy

Dec 20, 2012

aden+anais (A Review And Giveaway!)

By Kim Delatorre ·

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Alex Liz Robinson #1750!!

Yes, I have a baby due any time now and yes, I am still getting baby stuff washed, folded and together for this newest little addition we shall be welcoming soon. It is time-consuming, but fun!

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I really like the things that aden+anais carries and love their water baby hooded towel & washcloth! So cute! I was sent this to check out. I first want to say it is SOFT and soo comfy feeling. Perfect for a new little ones skin after a warm bath.

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This is a set of terry towel and one 100% cotton muslin washcloth. The towel is super big and can probably be used on bigger kids too. I love how big it is ( measuring 32” x 32”). It is 100% terry cotton, which is extra absorbent and durable. The four-layer washcloth gets softer after each wash, making it extra gentle on baby’s delicate skin. These sets are soft and luxurious and create a perfect bathing experience, both in the tub and out. Can’t wait to actually use it on my newborn, but my daughter has used it and LOVES it. It will be hard taking it from her!

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Buy

You can purchase the adorable aden+anais water baby hooded towel & washcloth set online at http://www.adenandanais.com. It retails for $32.00.

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Win!

One person will win an aden+anais waterbaby washcloth set!

How?

Easy! Just use the Rafflecopter form below!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to check out. All opinions are mine!

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Filed Under: Archives, Reviews · Tagged: aden+anais, baby, giveaway, nursery, review, towel set, washcloth

Dec 14, 2012

Teen Pregnancy In The US (Infographic)

By Kim Delatorre ·

I thought this was a great infographic about Teen pregnancy (facts, figures and trends), in the United States. I wanted to share it all with you. You can click on the infographic to enlarge, so you can view it better. Feel free to share with your friends too.

Teen Pregnancy in America – Facts Figures and Trends – An infographic by the team at OnlineUltraSoundSchool.com

Filed Under: Archives, Pregnancy & Loss · Tagged: baby, infographic, teen pregnancy, trends

Nov 7, 2012

Migi Little Tree 3 Piece Crib Bedding Set Giveaway!!

By Kim Delatorre ·

Do you have a newest little one or are you expecting a beautiful bundle of joy soon?? If you do or you are, then this giveaway is something you really don’t want to miss out on!

How adorable is this?!

One lucky person will win the adorable Migi Little Tree 3 Piece Crib Bedding Set, seen above!! Too cute for words! Hurry and enter, because this fabulous giveaway ends November 21, 2012 at 12:01 p.m. PT!

Enter!

Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below or entering via Facebook, good luck to you!

Are you going to enter????

*This giveaway is sponsored by Baby Authority

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Filed Under: Archives · Tagged: baby, Baby Authority, baby bedding, Crib bedding, migi little tree, nursery, win

Nov 1, 2012

Green Earth Bamboo Sheets Review And $50 GC Giveaway (Coupon Code Too!)

By Kim Delatorre ·

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Nicole Taylor Choate #3275!!

Sleeping at night has proved to be more difficult as my tummy gets bigger. Man, it is hard to get a good nights sleep anymore! My bed has to be super comfy and I MUST have at least 3 pillows at all times! Otherwise, forget about sleeping!

I have worked with Green Earth Bamboo before and have loved their products. They are absolutely the most softest materials I have ever felt on my skin. I recently received their Bamboo Sheets to review and check out and was so excited to do so!!

The 100% Viscose from Bamboo Sheets are so luxurious and soft you will never want to sleep on another fabric again, I am serious! They are sooooo soft. When I crawl into these sheets I feel sooooo good. I love crawling into them after a bath and nicely shaved legs, that is pure heaven!!! Add my three (plus) pillows and I am truly happy

These luxurious Bamboo Sheets are easy to care for too. They don’t require any special washing. Just machine wash cool or warm water, tumble or line dry. Use a mild detergent without fabric softener or bleaching agents. That’s it! Easy!

Want to know something else that is great about Green Earth Bamboo? They not only sell the best sheets around, but they also sell other things too like Bamboo Bath Products, Bamboo Clothing and Bamboo Baby stuff !! Such great products and all quality made!

So, if you are searching for pure comfort whether it be Organic Bedding, stuff for baby or clothing, you should check out Green Earth Bamboo! Love the stuff and so will you!

You can visit their site for more information on viscose from bamboo and bamboo facts!

Don’t forget to follow Green Earth Bamboo on Twitter and Facebook Too!!

Coupon Code!

Save 10% off with coupon code WITHME12 on any size order from now until November 29th! So hurry and do your holiday shopping now and save big! Also, free shipping on orders over $200!!!!!!!

Win

One lucky person will win a $50 GC to Green Earth Bamboo!!! Woot!

How?

Easy! Just use the Rafflecopter form below!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. All opinions are my own, thanks!

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Filed Under: Archives, Reviews · Tagged: baby, bamboo clothing, bamboo sheets, bath, bedding, coupon code, giveaway, Green Earth Bamboo, home decor, review, viscose from bamboo

Oct 23, 2012

HalloweenCostumes.com: Deluxe Kids Clone Trooper EP3 Costume Review

By Kim Delatorre ·

Halloween will be here next week! Eeeeeek! Can you hardly believe it?! Didn’t summer JUST end like last week? Wow. Time flies by so quickly, doesn’t it?!

If you are still in search of that perfect Halloween costume, then you should checkout HalloweenCostumes.com, because they have a HUGE selection of Halloween Costumes for everyone!

My son was able to pick out a costume he had wanted FOREVER! It is the Deluxe Kids Clone Trooper EP3 Costume, and he absolutely LOVES it. It could not be more perfect for him. He wanted a mask that went all the way around his head, not just a mask that covered the front. This costume/mask is all around! It velcroes together making a super cool looking mask! The body of the costume is neat too. It has EVA molded armor, so it looks real! Just what he wanted! It also has shoe covers, which make the costume look all the much real to everyone. The only thing I need to provide is white or black gloves, that is it ( the gloves can be bought on HalloweenCostumes.com for only $3.99). This costume comes with everything else!

This costume comes in sizes for 3-10 year olds and retails for $42.99!

Description of the Costume From Their Site:

This Deluxe Kids Clone Trooper EP3 Costume truly gives the most authentic look available! The jumpsuit is made out of polyester and is nearly completely covered in EVA rubber armor pieces. The rubber sections have been sewn to the suit and include shoulder armor flaps, shin guards, a chest piece, pelvic armor and armor for the arms and upper thigh. A strip of Velcro closes the jumpsuit behind the neck. The shoe covers come with an elastic band which is adjustable for a more comfortable fit. The armor that covers the knees can be attached and detached using Velcro. The belt attaches around the waist using Velcro as well. The helmet comes in two separate pieces and can be fit together using Velcro attachments. When the helmet pieces are secured together it fully conceals the head. The helmet has fine detailing to give the outfit an extra authentic look. A see through visor and adequate ventilation for easy breathing keep your child comfortable. Add a pair of Clone Trooper boots and you’re child will be ready to lead the squad into battle!

Buy

You can buy this costume online at http://www.halloweencostumes.com/

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. All opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Archives, Reviews · Tagged: adult, baby, Deluxe Kids Clone Trooper EP3 Costume, Dress up, Halloween costumes, kids, review

Oct 12, 2012

Boppy® Pillow Has Most Votes In American Baby Magazine’s Bests Awards 2012! Giveaway Too!

By Kim Delatorre ·

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Brooke Thomas #2206!!

A must product for new and seasoned moms? Well, the Boppy Pillow of course! I had the same one with both my kids and would not have been able to comfortably nurse without it, no way! It is comfortable and shaped just right for baby and mom.

Boppy is excited to announce that the Boppy® Pillow has once again received the most votes overall, in American Baby magazine’s Bests Awards 2012 in addition to winning #1 nursing pillow! This is a record 10^th win for the Boppy® Pillow. Yay!

The Boppy® Pillow was also recently featured on the September 20^th episode of The Today Show as the baby product that received the most votes overall for the Bests awards. You can watch the clip here!

More about Their 10 year record:

Setting another record, the Boppy® Feeding and Infant Support Pillow has been named the number one nursing pillow and has received the most overall votes in American Baby magazine’s American Baby Bests Awards 2012. This is the tenth time the Boppy® Pillow has earned the top spot on the American Baby list by readers of the magazine and the fourteenth consecutive year that the Boppy® Feeding and Infant Support Pillow has been voted a must-have product. This significant win confirms the fact that the Boppy pillow is the proven “must-have” item in today’s nurseries.

To celebrate, Boppy is offering 10% off all Boppy Slipcovered Pillows for the entire month of October at boppy.com! And if that were not enough, I get to offer a giveaway too

Win

One lucky person is going to win moms must-have Boppy Pillow along with their 10^th win special “Boppy Survival Kit”!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter form below!

Disclosure:

I am being sent product for this post. But, my opinions about the Boppy pillow are true and my own. This post includes affiliate link to Amazon.com, thanks!

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Filed Under: Archives · Tagged: baby, Boppy Pillow, giveaway, newborn, nursery, nursing, slip covers

Aug 28, 2012

A Very Cute And Unique Way To Reveal The Gender Of Your Baby To The World (And YOU!)

By Kim Delatorre ·

I was talking to my friend a while ago on Facebook (she is pregnant with her first so we were talkin’ baby stuff) and she was telling me about a super cute and unique way to reveal to the world, the gender of your unborn babe! I had never heard of it before but simply loved it so much, I just have to share!!!

This is totally for those of you who are unsure you want to know the gender, but really do deep down inside

Photo credit: marykbaird from morguefile.com

When you go into your gender u/s, tell the tech (before he/she starts, LOL..) that you don’t want to know the gender of your baby, just yet.. Have the tech peek at the gender, then write it down (or give you the cute U/S pic showing what baby is..) and put it into an envelope. Then when you have your baby shower, you order the cake, give the envelope to the bakery person ( in this case I guess you would have wanted the tech to write down the gender as opposed to the actual cute u/s pic, ha!) and tell the bakery person what kind of cake you want. Then, tell them to look at the gender and fill the cake with the appropriate color of filling (pink if girl, blue if boy).

Photo credit: jdurham from morguefile.com

The day of your baby shower, have everyone gather around at the cake table. Cut into the cake and if the filing is pink it is girl (DUH) and blue for boy!! SURPRISE!!!! You find out when everyone does and it can be a SUPER big celebration for all!!!! I just thought this was sooo cute and have never heard of this before, as a way of revealing baby’s gender to your friends/family. Too cute!! IF I was not so gung-ho on NOT finding out this time around, I so would have done this and taken video and put it up on my blog. LOVE this idea!

What are some ways you have revealed your baby’s gender or what ways have your friends and family revealed the gender of their child? Anything super unique??

Filed Under: Archives · Tagged: baby, baby shower, gender, newborn, reveal gender, surprise, unique way to reveal gender

Aug 27, 2012

Lullaby Earth Super Lightweight Crib Mattress Review And Giveaway

By Kim Delatorre ·

CONTEST OVER! CONGRATS TO

Kim Sterner McConahay #1617!!

With both my kids I used the same mattress. They were so close in age, it just made the most sense to us. Now that baby number 3 is coming, I can’t use that old crib mattress anymore. I wanted a new one and for safety reasons, it was just best.

Lullaby Earth sent me their Super Lightweight Crib Mattress to check out. Yes, it is SUPER lightweight, indeed. I can pick it up with one hand and it seems to be a lot thinner then my older crib mattress. I love this mattress! Not bulky, and can be moved around if need be at only 7lbs!! (changing sheets will not be such a chore anymore!!). This crib mattress has all the benefits you want in a crib mattress without any harmful chemicals or allergens! Perfect for my newest little one when he/she arrives!

It is waterproof (such a necessity!!!) and easy to clean. My daughter was playing with it and accidentally got some peanut butter on it and I cleaned it off pretty easily, I was VERY happy about that. Since then, the mattress has been put up for baby…

This is a firm mattress which is great for newborns and babies. Too soft of a mattress can be very bad. So I was happy that this mattress was firm, yet still comfy. My daughter can vouch for how comfy it is! I like that this crib mattress is recyclable, made in the USA, has a lifetime limited warranty and it is not very spendy.