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There is nothing like the love between a mother and her son. As a mother of a son, I can personally attest to it… although I’m pretty sure it’s probably similar for daughters too! 
My little guy and I love reading together. I’ve been reading to him since he was only a couple months old, and I’m very happy that he has a great love for books, even at only 19 months. I do my very best to always stop what I’m doing when he brings me a book to read, and of course there are plenty of stories before bed too!
We were recently generously given the opportunity to add to our collection with a new title from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, “Becuase your Mommy loves you.” This is a new companion book to “Because Your Daddy Loves You”.
When a little boy and his mom go camping, mini-disasters abound, and there are
lots of opportunities for Mom to step in and fix everything. But instead, with a loving
touch, this mommy shows her child ways to do things for himself, going far to encourage
her child’s independence. And there is still plenty of opportunity for snuggling
under the stars.
This warm and humorous testament to all the loving things a supportive mom does
each day is every bit as heartwarming as its predecessor and is sure to become a favorite
for families everywhere.
This is the sweetest little book! I loved the simple story line, so even youngsters like my little guy understand it! The adventures the little boy gets into are just what any little boy might encounter in the woods, so it would be a great addition for someone who loves being outside. Also, going into summer and camping season, what better way to teach your children about being independent than with a great book about hiking and camping adventures?! The illustrations are so clever too! They really bring the story to life and are funny too! There’s even a picture where, after the mommy helps her son make the perfect mashmallow roasting stick, hers breaks and falls off into the fire!! I am so looking forward to when my little guy can actually understand the adventures the book tells about, so that we can go on our own hiking and camping trip and be like the boy and his mommy! This is a great book from a great author and illustrator. Andrew Clements is the author of many best-selling books, among them the middle grade novel Frindle. He lives in Westborough, Massachusetts, and can be found at www.andrewclements.com. R. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved picture books, including the Paddington Bear series. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. Visit him at www.rwalley.com. Thanks Houghton Mifflin Harcourt! “Because Your Mommy Loves You” can be found where other Houghton Mifflin Harcourt titles are available!
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I have to admit I am somewhat of an amateur when it comes to doing my hair. I have spent WAY too much time on Pinterest lately looking at awesome ways to style my hair…. if you are on there, you KNOW what I’m talking about! I have pretty long hair that is somewhat naturally curly… Translation: My hair is kind of a frizzy mess if I don’t use some kind of heat on it! I have been flat ironing my hair for a LONG time! I don’t iron it completely straight very often, but I use it every day to smooth the top and especially my bangs! I was recently generously given the opportunity to review the Karmin Professional Titanium Hair Straightener from Hair Products Pro. I was SO excited! This iron is super sleek and is loaded with awesome features:
Pretty in Pink! Karmin has taken their hottest selling professional flat iron and made it available in a hot shade of pink.
Introducing an amazing breakthrough in technology; The Karmin Envy Professional Titanium Flat Iron. This straightening iron takes the amazing features & benefits of ceramic heat and ionic technology, and combines them with Titanium for the ultimate hair straightening iron.
Product Features:
I was super impressed with this iron from the first time I tried it. I even did a full flat style to check it out too! It took me about half the time it usually takes me to straighten my hair! This iron is SERIOUS!!! It gets super hot for unruly hair like mine, but can be turned down for super fine hair. I’ve never seen a straightener that is heat adjustable! I also LOVE that it has the auto-sleep! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone into the bathroom to find I’ve left the flat iron on…. problem solved!! I also love how quickly it heats up! No more waiting if I forget to plug it in until the last minute! I also really love that it has ceramic and ionic technology built into it, so it’s “healthier” on my hair!
Something that I’ve also been experimenting with this iron is creating waves! This iron is a great option for this because it is slim, only 1″, and it has floating plates that allow the iron to rotate slightly. I have tried it a couple times, and while I’ve had some good results, I still haven’t mastered it enough to share a photo… otherwise I totally would! 
However, this is what you can achieve with this flat iron.
Hint: I found some great tutorials for flat iron curls on Pinterest, and I’m sure you could also find some on YouTube as well! You won’t be disappointed with this iron. It is so versatile! Thanks Hair Products Pro!! The Karmin Professional Titanium Hair Straightener is available from Hair Products Pro and retails for $129.95.
I could always get my beautician diploma with online college classes.
One of the extra perks about having a baby is getting to play dress up! Now, I have a boy, so my options are a little limited. I haven’t experienced all the sparkles, flower bows, tutus, leggings, and dresses yet, but I still have fun dressing my little guy. It’s amazing what a cool pair of shoes will do for an outfit, or a slick pair of sunglasses, or a great vest in the fall/spring… yes, I know I’m limited in my options! However, my little peanut’s wardrobe just got a lot jazzier! We were recently generously given our pick of anything on this great website called CandiCheeks! They specialize in accessories for babies and even have a great stationary section too! I love their designs because they are unique and super cute! If you are looking for a unique gift for that upcoming shower, look no further! I scoured the site and eventually settled on this awesome fedora hat! I had a really hard time deciding on the color because there are some really great options! Now, if I’d been choosing for a girl, my choice would have been even harder! I mean, come on, how cute are these leggings and this hat! Going into spring, either of them would have been darling! But, I am so excited for the hat for my little guy! Hello family pictures this fall! I’m already SO excited! I was all set to have a little photo shoot with my little model and his new digs, but after a MAJOR meltdown about NOT wanting to wear THAT particular hat, his bear offered to step in and substitute! Still cute….
CandiCheeks not only has the perfect accessory to complete your little one’s look, but they are also giving back. CandiCheeks will be doing it’s first charity event for the Fairy Godmother Project in April. The Fairy Godmother Project helps families with children suffering from pediatric cancer. Since this is the first event, they will be donating 10% of any purchases made on candicheeks.com in April to the charity. What a great way to give back! CandiCheeks accessories are available online exclusively!
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My little guy loves to be outside. He would live outside if I let him… and he’s only 18 months right now. When he gets older, I have no doubt he is going to love being outside even more because he will be able to do ALL kinds of cool things! One thing I am super excited about for him is bike riding. I remember as a kid that was probably my favorite thing to do! I remember learning how to ride too. I remember the falls I took while learning to balance and the fear of crashing as I couldn’t stop fast enough. That is one thing I am NOT excited for my little guy to experience. But, there is a solution to all of that! A balance bike!! Balance Bikes 4 Kids motto is “just say NO to training wheels.” They believe that the balance bike is the best way to teach your child to ride a bike because it puts the focus on the most important skill first…balance! I was generously sent a mini glider to try out for my little munchkin.
The Mini Glider from Glide Bikes is a quality balance bike built for safety and fun. It’s a popular choice for parents seeking a balance bike that can accomodate very young riders because its very light (8 lbs) and has a seat that lowers to 12″. In addition to its light weight and low seat, the bike includes turn limiters, padded handlebars and stem and other safety features not seen in similar balance bikes in the same price range.
The perfect bike for kids age 2 – 5, the Mini Glider from Glide Bike weighs in at under 8 lbs making it easy to maneuver for even the youngest of riders. On the Mini Glider, your child is guaranteed to develop the motor skills and confidence to easily transition to a traditional pedal bike. The only thing that might slow that transition down is their love of the Mini Glider and the freedom it offers to roam on road and off. Unlike heavy pedal bikes, the Mini Glider is so easy to ride on grass or up hills that kids cherish it like a favored toy even after they’ve learned to ride their pedal bike.
This blue Mini Glider offers incredible stability and balance even at speeds of less than 2 mph thanks to a design that mimics the geometry of a downhill mountain bike. The 65 degree tilt of the seat puts the riders weight over the back tire, improving balance even at very low speeds.
Glide Bike’s Mini Glider has a seat that lowers down to 12″, allowing kids as young as two to firmly plant their feet on the ground and “walk” the bike as they start to learn. This activity is far more productive than pedaling around on a tricycle that does nothing to promote the mastery of balance. The Mini Glider lets kids explore their ability to balance in a way that’s safer than a bike with training wheels because they always feel in control and never have to worry that the bike will wobble or flip. Your basic pedal bike sits too high off the ground, weighs too much and complicates the learning process. For many kids, that means learning to ride a bike is more about fear than fun and that’s no good. Skip the training wheels and let your little rider experience the freedom of a balance bike.
The Mini Glider balance bike from Glide Bike offers your child a fun way to learn how to ride a bike puts the emphasis on balance and steering first.
My little guy probably won’t be ready for this bike for at least a couple more months, (I’m hoping by the end of summer!), but I am so impressed by the ideas and safety that goes into these bikes! If you don’t know how they work, just take a look at this cool video that shows a balance bike in action! This balance bike is REAL Mom Recommended and I’m so excited for my little guy to take his first ride! Balance bikes are available online!
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Okay. Today I’m going to to delve into a topic that may not be the most glamorous, or even…shh… talked about, but it’s one that all women should be aware of. Urinary health. Who out there has ever had a UTI? (Urinary tract infection) You KNOW if you’ve had one, and if you have, you also know they are one of the most unpleasant things out there! I myself am raising my hand! In fact, I have had quite my fair share. Not something I go shouting from the rooftops, but, Hey!!… We’re all friends here, right? I have been so blessed with a long UTI history that I now take a daily cranberry supplement. Which is why, when I was given the chance to try Northland’s new Cranberry Care, I jumped at the chance. I’ve been taking a cranberry pill simply because A: I don’t particularly have the patience to drink a whole glass of cranberry juice, and B: I don’t particularly care to “waste” all the calories (around 140 for a serving) on juice. I’d much prefer to spend those babies enjoying something delicious! These are only a couple reasons why Cranberry Care is so appealing.
Each Cranberry Care liquid supplement si made from whole cranberry and hibiscus extracts, clinically proven to support urinary tract health, and are blended with antioxidant -rich blueberry and pomegranate juices for a powerful, all-natural, straight shot. This tiny drink also provides an excellent source or vitamin C with only 40 calories per serving!!
Cranberry Care combines two clinically proven all-natural ingredients to create on super shot. PACran (whole berry extract) has been shown to help support urinary tract health by harnessing the powerful antioxidants found in the skin and seeds of the cranberry. UTI Rose, which is extracted from the Hibiscus flower, had unique properties that have also been proven to support UT health.
How impressive is that!? So, I get all my UT health benefits, plus antioxidants and vitamin C all in one cute little shot! I’m sold! I’m always trying to get more antioxidants in my diet, and those can quickly add up in cost from either fruit sources or juices! And did you see the part about only 40 calories!!! That is music to my ears!
I love how cute and little the bottles are. They really are like little shots. But I have to say the taste is what I loved the most! It definitely does have a strong cranberry taste, but the blueberry and pomegranate really helps tame it down so it’s super tasty! I keep thinking adding some seltzer or club soda and some ice would make the most awesome little spritzer too! Perfect for those warm days coming in a few months! If you are even considering doing something for your UT health, which as women we all should, you should definitely check these babies out! They are available online or through Costco nationwide for $19.99 per ten pack or 2.5 oz. bottles! Here’s to you your… and mine.. UT health!
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