Halo Swaddle Sleepsack Review and #Giveaway: Day 16: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Sixteen Features:

As we all know, the safest way to put baby to sleep is on their back!  When those little newborns come home they have no control over their reflexes, so we have always found that if they aren't swaddled then they wake themselves up. Conventional receiving blankets, just don't stay and therefore Halo Sleepsacks have always been our go to products for swaddling! Read more about Halo in the below review by my friend at Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roo's!

"What's it Like? Wednesday" Turning 30?!

It's been a little while since I had a chance write a "What's it Like? Wednesday" post, but with my "gulp" 30th birthday just 8 days away, I am reaching out to get your reactions to turning 30!

What's it like to turn...?

So many people now say that 30 is the new 20 and it's just another number, but then I think....oh no, I have to write my age starting with a 3?! Not that I think 30 is old by any means, it's just that my 20s were so much fun and I love being able to hold onto that 2 at the beginning.  Since I am due with Baby Savy #3 any day now, there aren't any big plans to celebrate my birthday on my actual birthday, but I feel like maybe I just might take a few minutes that day to relive the past decade of my life via pictures and videos.

Peek Away 4-in-1 Nursing Kit Review & #Giveaway! Day 14: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Fifteen Features:

As a mom, you learn that some of the best baby items are those that serve multiple purposes.  There are items that are great for long trip and others that are great for those short trips out of the house, such as running to the store or grandma's house! Today, we are happy to introduce you to a stylish and functional item that is easy to grab and go! Read more about this item from my blogger friend at Little Angel on a Mission below and enter to win one!

 Little Angel on a Mission's Review

Fotor: Free Photo Editor/Collage Maker! Great for any project!

One of the things I love most about being a parent in 2013 is that we can easily take photos and have them on our phones, tablets, computers to edit and share with everyone! I tend to do this not only for my blog work, but also for my personal photos.  Since I have family all over the country, I like to make photo collages of the kids and share them with them but don't have hours to endlessly do so.

I also remember a time when finding a good phone editing software was not only difficult, but also extremely pricey! Now there are so many free ones that it's hard to figure which you should actually use and are genuinely user-friendly and efficient. Because, let's be honest, none of us have time to actually spend hours creating photo masterpieces!

Let me introduce you to Fotor! Fotor is free photo editing software that is available online or for download to any device!

Why Fotor? 

Check out these features:

• Photo Editor
• Easy 1-Tap Photo Enhancer
• Basic editing like Crop, Rotate, Tone, Color
• Add photo special effects such Halloween themes that change the look of the photo.
• Borders to enhance the photo.  Themed ones for holidays!
• Clip art gallery where you can add images to your photo
• Text editing gallery which allows you to add basic/premium font text to your image.
• Easy share to Facebook, Twitter and many other social media platforms. 

Lorex Sweet Peek Video Monitor Review! Day 14: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Fourteen Features:

About Lorex Baby/Technologies (source:http://www.lorextechnology.com/baby/)

Welcome to Lorex Baby

For parents seeking a brilliant support system at home, Lorex Baby has got you covered. Our newest bundles of joys are compact and equipped with even smarter technology! It’s now simpler than ever to watch over your little one from afar. Lorex Baby is here to help guide new parents through days and long nights with their littlest ones, we love providing caregivers with one less thing to worry about!

Welcome to Lorex

In a world of uncertainty, protecting what’s most valuable to you has now become paramount. We at LOREX Technology understand this and have positioned our organization to be your choice and partner as a security solutions provider. LOREX is a global leader in the video surveillance market space, providing leading edge connected video security cameras and monitoring systems. Ensuring that your home and business is safe is critical; and the need for awareness and connectivity to protect your family, property and other things that matter most have become a way of life. Loss Prevention is now an everyday way of how we think and act at home and business. Visit the world of LOREX solutions which enable you to have this peace of mind while you keep in touch and stay connected to those people, possessions, and property that you value most. Stay connected anywhere, anytime, at home or on the go, through your PC, MAC, Smartphone or Tablet.

The LOREX Live and Vantage lines of video surveillance and monitoring systems are available in thousands of retail stores across North America and online through major e-tailers.

Savy Mommy Moment's Review

Mansitter Review and #Giveaway! Day 13: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Twelve Features:

As you know, there are loads of fun things for new mommies and babies, but isn't it great when you come across fun and useful items for those men in your life that will be helping with baby?! Mansitter features a whole line of gifts/useful products for just this purpose! From aprons to t-shirts, to babysitting checklists, there is something for daddy, grandpa and many others! Learn more in the review below from my blogger friend at Little Angel on a Mission. 

 Little Angel on a Mission's Review

About Mansitter (source:www.mansitter.com)

Founders Brad Easterling and Bill Banks started Mansitter in 2012 after babysitting our friends' son, Oscar.
With no kids of our own, we quickly found ourselves out of our league. Just because our friends trusted us with Oscar's life didn't mean we knew the first thing about taking care of a baby, much less changing his diaper. We were lost. We Googled around and everything we found was aimed at women. Guys take care of kids too, right?
It only took a few nights sitting Oscar for the first product ideas of what would become Mansitter to take shape. Ideas for our gear come directly from time spent with Oscar. We use them, and we think the dad, grandpa, and guy babysitter in your life will get kick out of using them too.
After all, we're not just babysitters. We're Mansitters. 

Shrinkx Hips Ultra Review & #Giveaway! Day 12: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Twelve Features:

I think that one of the things on every woman's body that just doesn't go right back to it's pre-pregnancy state is our hips! Since the hips stretch out while carrying and delivering that precious bundle of joy, the support (ligaments) get stretched as well and getting them to return to the way they were is quite difficult.  Read below more about a product that can help alleviate this issue from my blogger friend at Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos!

Waste Management Bagster Review & $75 Visa Giftcard #Giveaway: Day 5: New Home, New Roots - Just for Dad!

We are so excited you joined us for the last day of this awesome event!  New Home, New Roots: Just for Dads, hosted by We're Parents has been an awesome week long event featuring some great reviews and giveaways for things DAD needs in his new home!  

Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in North America.  With more than 20 million customers across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, they are committed to developing new waste solutions that help communities and organizations achieve green goals, including zero waste. Last year, they worked with more than 100 Fortune 500 companies to become greener. They are also a renewable energy provider by doing things such as collecting the naturally occurring gas inside landfills to generate electricity. They are involved in many up-in-coming green projects to make the world we live in a better place. 

Giveaway Winners!

Yochi Shoes: Erika M.

TreeSmart School/Office Supplies: Gina H.

Vonage Mobile iTunes Giftcard: Linda B.

Edy's Outshine Bars: Megan S., Jean E., Kacee N., Laura C., Denise D.

*Thanks to all who entered! Good luck on future giveaways! It only takes one entry to win!*

You can view all current giveaways HERE!

Aquascale 3-in-1 Bathtub/Water Thermometer/Scale Review & #Giveaway: Day #10: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Ten Features:

Shopping for a tub for baby leaves you with a ton of options! Who knew that there were so many different variations of one product for babies?! To be honest, when I was pregnant with Big N., I bought his baby tub from a yard sale for $5.  I know, with your first, you are supposed to want the best, but to me, it was just one thing that wasn't worth spending a chunk of money on.  We used that same tub through Little A.  I am really excited to introduce you to the Aquascale! This product isn't just an ordinary tub, but a 3-in-1 bathtub, water thermometer & scale! In my mind, it's not just a tub, but a full-featured product that you can use in so many ways! Read below more about this from my blogger friend at Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos and enter to win one!

Brylane Home Digital Double Deep Fryer Review & #Giveaway: Day 4: New Home, New Roots - Just for Dad!

We are so excited you joined us for this awesome event we are participating in this week!  New Home, New Roots: Just for Dads, hosted by We're Parents is going to be an awesome week long event featuring some great reviews and giveaways for things DAD needs in his new home!  We hope you check back in daily!

Brylane Home was started in 1998 to make consumers' lives easier by keeping them up to date with the latest styles, colors, and designs.  They don't think you should have to wait for a sale, so everyday they offer the best prices!  The company actually consists of two divisions:  Brylane Home & Brylane Home Kitchen.  Brylane Home is known as "America's White Sale Catalog".  With everything from Fashion bedding to Housewares to Bath items, they also offer Floor covering, vacuums, sewing, and ironing products to complete your home shopping experience. The Brylane Home Kitchen division was added in 2000 to bring customers hard-to-find kitchen and home essentials.  In 2005, the company merged the two divisions together to form BrylaneHome.com.  Customers can now easily access everything from home fashions, decor, kitchen essentials, and the perfect gifts, all at one site and at unbeatable prices. 

Photo Credit: BrylaneHome

Gladditudes Review & #Giveaway: Day 9: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event

Oh Baby Baby! I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Nine Features:

source: www.gladditudes.com

 

About Gladditudes

Gladditudes specializes in "Happy T-shirts"! They have a really fun line of shirts for every member of the family!  My favorite line is the Maternity line which features lots of shirts for the Mommy-to-be!

Worx GT 2.0 Trimmer/Edger/Mower #Giveaway! Day 3: New Home, New Roots - Just for Dad!

We are so excited you came back for Day 3 of this awesome event we are participating in this week!  New Home, New Roots: Just for Dads, hosted by We're Parents is going to be an awesome week long event featuring some great reviews and giveaways for things DAD needs in his new home!  We hope you check back in daily!

WORX has an extensive line that includes grass and hedge trimmers, mowers, and blowers.  All of their products have intuitive functions, tool-less adjustments, and features the best-of-industry ergonomics to fit many sizes and user styles!  They have one simple idea.  To offer a line of innovative outdoor power tools to make doing your yard work easier. Their products are high quality and environmentally friendly as well. 

Boogie Wipes Review & #Giveaway: Day 8: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Eight Features:

Boogie Wipes

It's that time of year again - Cold & Flu Season! I know that before I had kids it wasn't that big of a deal to me, but now I know that we are just entering a battle of germs!  As we prepare for battle, we swiftly arm our family with all of the best germ fighting weapons out there. Boogie Wipes are the ultimate partner in fighting the sniffles and keeping little noses comfortable! Learn more about this wonderful product from my blogger friend at Little Angel on a Mission.

Kandoo Shampoo/Flushable Wipes Review & #Giveaway: Day 8: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event!

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Seven Features:

Kandoo

  I never thought that when I had kids it would be really hard to find the right products for bathing them or even more crazy, wiping their bottoms during potty training!  Little A. has a full head of hair that includes curls and it's extremely important to have the right shampoo on hand to clean it thoroughly during bathtime and relieve tangles afterward. As Big N. started potty training (1.5 years ago), we found that flushable wipes became a preference for cleaning him up while he was standing. Check out the review below by my blogger friend at Little Angel on a Mission to learn more about the fantastic Kandoo Shampoo and Flushable Wipes!

Rockwell Tools Review & #Giveaway: Day 2: New Home, New Roots - Just for Dad!

We are so excited you joined us for Day 2 of this awesome event we are participating in this week!  New Home, New Roots: Just for Dads, hosted by We're Parents is featuring some great reviews and giveaways for things DAD needs in his new home!  We hope you check back in daily!

Rockwell offers the performance-minded-do-it-yourselfer and the price-conscious tradesman innovative, quality tools. Their goal is to create a line of pro-grade power tools that don't come with a hefty price tag, but still have the performance and power pros have come to expect. 

Photo credit: Rockwell Tools

Lansinoh Review & #Giveaway: Day 7: Oh Baby Baby! Registry Event

Oh Baby Baby!  I am expecting my 3rd child any day now and in honor of this upcoming birth, I have teamed up with Buddy Doo's Adventure-Roos & Little Angel on a Mission to feature some of our absolute must-have baby & mama items!

Day Seven Features:

About Lansinoh (source www.lansinoh.com)

Since a mom embarked on what would become Lansinoh® nearly 30 years ago, we’ve understood that sometimes breastfeeding moms need a little help. With a range of products and support, from soothing lanolin to breastfeeding pumps and accessories, we’ve become a savior to moms worldwide.

Wellness Mats Review & #Giveaway: Day 1: New Home, New Roots-Just for Dad!

We are so excited you joined us for this awesome event we are participating in this week!  New Home, New Roots: Just for Dads, hosted by We're Parents is going to be an awesome week long event featuring some great reviews and giveaways for things DAD needs in his new home!  We hope you check back in daily!

Wellness Mats knows that consumers are aware of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and set out in 2000 to manufacture products that truly make a difference. The philosophy is simple- if they can address the health and safety concerns of millions in the workforce, then they can extend it to the home setting too. These mats are the mat of choice for Homeland Security and TSA and widely advocated and used in the hospitality, industrial, medical, and health & spa industries. They believe in doing things the right way and that means from innovation to technological advancements their company is built on integrity and honesty. And because they are the manufacturer, they know every mat shipped is handled with the same care, concern, & commitment. Wellness Mats will also never compromise their products, values, or integrity by looking for shortcuts. That's why every mat is 100% "Made in America".

React Mobile: Family Safety Mobile App! Keep your loved ones safe!

Family Safety App!

Everyday there are tons of crimes committed all over the world.  And with the news at our fingertips, we are constantly surrounded by stories of lives that end too soon.  What if there was an app that would help to keep you and your family a little safer in this world? Something that would allow you to alert authorities easily or provide loved ones with your whereabouts?

I am happy to introduce you to React Mobile! React Mobile is an app designed to allow you and your family to track whereabouts, send SOS alerts to phone contacts/social media, activate 911 call, and much more!

When would you use this?  Well, my first answer is EVERY DAY! But, if you aren't thinking that, here are a few possible scenarios:

Maybe you a someone who runs errands at night after the kids are in bed?  I bet if you do, your significant other worries that something may happen. With this app, they can track your whereabouts and should something happen, whether or not you can send up an SOS from the app, they will be able to see that you are off-track from your planned route and find you using the GPS provided by your phone.

Another scenario is that you have teenagers...yes, the dreaded teenagers! And they want to be able to have freedom, but you also want to be sure they are safe. This is where React Mobile comes in!  Again, with the Follow-Me feature, you are able to be sure that your teen is safe and sound and not lurking somewhere they shouldn't be or aren't in danger.

Besides the Follow Me feature I mentioned above, I also love these things:
-SOS to social media pages
-GPS tracking via your phone to your location
-International settings so if you send an SOS, the proper authorities will be called
-Easily integrates onto Apple and Android platforms

-And best of all.....it's FREE!! 

I honestly don't think you could go wrong with a free app that provides you with a little piece of mind in this world that unfortunately contains others who want to do harm.