Month: August 2017


Aug
2017

How to Stay Healthy on an Overnight Trip

categories: Reviews

How to Stay Healthy on an Overnight Camping Trip

Introduction

Camping with the family is always a brilliant time. We try and get out to a campsite at least once a year for a week or so and just lose ourselves in nature. We used to take a big tent that we would all sleep in but my husband bought us an RV from Halterman’s RV a few years back and we’ve not looked back!

So, when it comes the time of year where we can take the RV Covers off and finally hit the road, we want to make sure we keep healthy throughout our trip and don’t resort to any unhygienic bad habits! A healthy overnight camping trip isn’t the easiest thing to pull off. This is especially the case when you’re in with your children and you’re wondering what it will take for things to go smoothly.

Luckily, there are a number of do-it-yourself tricks that will make it easier for you and your family to enjoy your next camping trip out in the woods.

Three Healthy Tips

There are dozens of tips out there that you can utilize in order to make your camping trip an experience to remember.

However, in this article, we are going to focus on the three specific healthy tips from Outdoorsy.co that deal with staying healthy when you’re on an overnight camping trip.

Towelrod Bathroom Organizer

Keeping your toiletries neatly organized on the road can be tricky and this is even more so the case when you’re in an RV camper or trailer. It would definitely be worth taking a look through some RV consumer guides to find out more about other peoples experiences and tips to help you get started!

However, if you’re looking to keep your shampoos, gels, and soaps organized for you and your family, you should consider purchasing a towel-rod bathroom organizer.

Your different items will be kept orderly and in place, and the towel rod can be installed on the bathroom counter or on the wall near the bathtub.

If you need more information about this kind of product or similar ones, you should check out this article from Pinterest: Hanging Shower Caddy

Command Hooks

Whether its’ for your clothes, your kitchen supplies, or for your electrical cords, having a supply of command hooks will help you keep your RV camper safe and orderly for the duration of your trip. If you don’t already have a functioning RV Battery, you certainly need to get one. You really don’t want to be stuck in the cold with no power. If you don’t know what to look for from an RV battery, this top 10 best list will help you decide which is the best for you!

Command hooks are multi-purpose items and can really come in handy when you’re on the road.

If you want to do things like keep your clothes dry, make sure your children are out of reach from electrical cords, or have easy access to aluminum foil, you may want to invest in a command hook before the next camping trip.

Shower Lines

Lastly, if you do not have the luxury of having a place to put your toiletries on a counter or shelf, you may want to consider buying a shower line.

A shower line is effective in holding multiple small bottles of soap, body wash, shampoo, and other toiletries together by being hooked to a lanyard, which you can put over the shower head to have it hang there for you and your family to use.

While not the most convenient solution, if you don’t have much space in the RV camper and you still want easy access to wash your hair and clean your body, getting a shower line could be your best bet.

If you’re not sure where to find shower lines to buy, you can easily purchase them from Amazon.com. Here’s the link to one of the most popular brands: ShowerLine Shower Caddy

Conclusion

Whether you’re camping for just one night or for the whole week, these three tips will help you to stay fresh and healthy during your next adventure.


Aug
2017

Fuzzibunz Cloth Diaper Giveaway

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Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Sponsored by: Fuzzibunz

Enter for your chance to win: 1 FuzzBunz One Size Diaper

Open to: US

Today’s giveaway is part of the Falling for Cloth hop. Be sure to visit all the other blogs on the list below and see what they’re giving away, including the grand prize (a Diaper Junction gift package) at Zephyr Hill. Be sure to hop back daily to increase your chances of winning our prize, and the others listed below!

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Aug
2017

Warm and Fuzzy about FuzziBunz

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Hey fluff love Mamas!

How is your cloth diapering going?

When we moved back to America we switched to cloth diapers since we finally had a washer machine connected to the hot water. I’ve enjoyed testing MamatheFox’s stash of cloth diapers to figure out which brands I like best, not to mention which ones my husband can correctly put on.

Recently while reading blogs and searching Pinterest for cloth diaper information I stumbled upon FuzziBunz diapers. I was immediately hooked by their prices and the frequency of sales. I loved their unique vibrant prints and realized these were different from most cloth diapers.

 

Why FuzziBunz is Different?

  • Easily replaceable elastics

FuzziBunz has a longer lifespan because you can replace the elastic. Diapers are equipped with Fantastic Elastic which are easily replaceable using a button-hole system. Replacement elastic is extremely affordable. To be honest, I was pleasantly surprised! I mean replacing the elastic is pretty much giving your diaper a second life, so I expected it to be kind of pricey. Each replacement kit comes with 3 pieces of hole elastic and cost $1.50.

  • One size adjustable diaper

I’ve tried a lot of different brands of one size adjustable diapers. Some include snaps on the front which make for quick, but sometimes confusing, adjustments. I’ve also tried diapers equipped with a bra like elastic system in the legs. Those were so tight I literally had to use pliers to adjust my diapers. FuzziBunz elastic attaches to the adjustment buttons in each leg and on the waistband. A custom fit is made easy and can quickly be readjusted. FuzziBunz also provides an adjustment sizing guide and tutorial to help you get started.

  • 3 Point Leak Protection

Recently FuzziBunz refined their diapers creating a 3 point leak protection system. Their seams are are reinforced with new technology to prevent wetness leaking through. The first time my daughter wore this diaper she had a mega blow out. My father-in-law wrestled with a fussy baby for over 30 minutes with no resolve. I didn’t even know she had pooped until I went to change her diaper before a feeding. The leg holes are equipped with thick seams that keep moisture in but are still comfortable and moveable.

Inserts are pre-prepped and pre-shrunk in order to prevent abnormalities after the first washes. I loved how dense and high quality the organic hemp/cotton blend felt. It worked great alone during the day and paired well with a booster at night. I like the blend option as the cotton quickly absorbs moisture while the hemp retains moisture under pressure.

An additional treatment was added to the outer cover fabric to help make it more water resistant. To me, the outer cover resembles a soft cotton swimsuit. It definitely has a stronger water resistant feel and has protection against any wicking. An added bonus is the array of prints and solids. Their 2017 line is pretty top notch with a variety of different styles.

  • Polar Fleece Lining

You know the phrase “soft as a baby’s bottom?”

Well FuzziBunz’s polar fleece lining might be softer. The white lining was super comfortable on baby, especially around the legs and waist where it is tighter. I like to make my diapers a bit tighter mostly because my little one is on the squishier side. The extra polar fleece padding around the seams kept her leakproof while not leaving any indents on her skin.

  • Resources

I love how much information and support FuzziBunz gives to parents starting cloth diapers. I know when I made the switch I was completely overwhelmed. Everyone has different opinions, methods, and systems and it was so hard to remember what to do and when. The FuzziBunz website provides a resource center for how to get started and how to maintain a healthy cloth diapering system.

Getting Started

Care and Use Guide

Why Cloth Diapers

Sizing Information

How to Strip Your Diapers

  • Variety of Products

FuzziBunz provides almost everything you need to get started with cloth diapering. They offer first year bundles that also include free accessories to get you started.  You also have the option to buy diapers individually. They actually make three different types:

  1. All in One
  2. FuzziBunz Adjustable First Year(7-25LBS)
  3. One Size (10-40LBS)

In addition, FuziBunz sells:

  1. Cloth Pads
  2. Microfiver Inserts
  3. Replacement Elastic
  4. Pre-Wash Detergent
  5. Hanging Diaper Pails
  6. Organic hemp/cotton inserts
  7. Diaper totes
  8. Nursing Pads

Overall, I was extremely impressed with FuzziBunz adjustment features and 3 point leak protection. We can all agree babies are not one size fits all, so why should their diapers be? So whether you are looking for a new brand to try out or you are just getting started with cloth, I highly encourage you to try out FuzziBunz’s affordable, adjustable, diapers!

 

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Aug
2017

Banggood Giveaway – 6 Winners

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Banggood – an international online store – partnered with Giveaway Monkey to celebrate their Eleventh Year Anniversary by giving away huge prizes to 6 lucky winners!

Banggood is an online store that sells a variety of quality items in reasonable prices. If you need smartphone, smart watches, drones, flashlights, sport cameras and so on – they’ve got it all for you and ship it to you anywhere WORLDWIDE!

Living up to its slogan – “Shopping with FUN, Best bang for your buck!” – Banggood make sure that every product they sell has been carefully selected to offer the best quality and highest value, offers low cost (sometimes free) shipping, and provides friendly and helpful customer support!

The Banggood’s 11th Anniversary is right around the corner and they will be launching a promotion of unprecedented magnitude. So better watch out their site for BIG sales and BIG promos that will surely give you the best bang for your buck!

Now for the giveaway, there will be 6 winners! 3 winners will each get a Bluetooth Selfie Stick, 2 winners will each get Xiaomi Miband 2, and 1 grand prize winner of EV100 5.8G 72CH FPV Goggles.

Prize 1: EV100 5.8G 72CH FPV Goggles: Eachine’s newest Goggles Headset, with dual antenna, that will surely make any FPV fan very happy.

Prize 2: Xiaomi Miband 2: Xiaomi’s latest and most popular wearable fitness tracker for any techie and fitness buff. Smartwatch owners can head to Mobile Mob when in need of replacement parts like straps if their device is damaged or in need of an aesthetic update.

Prize 3: BW-BS3 Bluetooth Selfie Stick: A bluetooth enabled selfie sticks perfect for group selfies or taking snapshots with scenic vistas.

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Enter using the rafflecopter widget form below and be one of the 6 lucky winners. This giveaway is open to anyone worldwide and will accept entries until September 27, 2017. Good luck!

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Aug
2017

Fancy Frills Giveaway

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Welcome to MamatheFox’s Fancy Frills Giveaway

This exciting giveaway runs 8/25- 9/8 and is open to US residents.

Enter for your chance to win:  (1) C.E.O Moisturizer, (1) C.E.O. Cleaning Oil and (1) C.E.O. Brightening Serum from Sunday Riley, winners choice of (1) pair of stud earrings from Bregje’s Design and (1) pure highlighter powder and (1) lip stain from Au Naturale Cosmetics.

 

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligation 


Aug
2017

Transform Grandma’s China Into Memories – Bregjes Design

categories: Reviews

 

Grandma’s China is one of the sweetest things I can think of. The special plates and settings that made each family holiday just a bit more fancy.

China can invoke all types of feelings and emotions. The thoughts of the people who you sit with. The memories of times together.

 

 

 

Chinaware is beautiful. Coming in so many forms and styles, each showcasing the person who owned them. From white, pure glass giving you a classic look. To reds and purples, giving deep colors and a bold look. Pastels showcasing a light and delicate look.

Many people have been blessed with receiving either new or old China dishes. Whether you received them as a gift or after a loved one passes on, you feel connected to these dishes. They are more than just another place-setting, they have emotions tied to them.

 

 

 

 

Oftentimes the old china dishes just sit on a shelf and sadly collect dust, or more often, in a box in your basement or garage. But why are we not transforming these classic items into something you can enjoy and show off? This was the thought that Bregje of Bregjes Design had. She loves the history behind each piece. All of people who ate off those plates. The drinks laughed over in those cups. They hold just a little something more inside each one.

 

By taking the courage so many of us do not contain, she holds her head up, smiles and smashes that beautiful classic piece of China. With each shatter she creatively scours over the pieces and as many artists can, she sees what we layman cannot. She takes those broken pieces, buffs them to perfection and makes them into the most delicate and dainty jewelry you can imagine. Sometimes adding accents of gold or silver to her pieces, she makes each one different.

 

 

By making her pieces from different pieces of China, and by breaking them into different shapes, there are no two pieces that will ever be the same.

 

When you purchase a piece of jewelry from Bregjes Design you never have to worry about finding someone wearing the same piece as you. You can joyfully showcase your one-of-a-kind piece with pleasure.

 

 

Connect with Bregjes Design

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Bregjes Design can custom make a piece from broken China you mail to her, or you can purchase pieces from her already made selection.  Be sure to “heart’ her Etsy page so you can see her stunning new designs as they are added to her site. With each piece coming in at affordable, everyday prices, you will be be able to afford to grab a piece today.


Aug
2017

Shopping Made Easy

categories: Reviews

Any mom can testify that shopping with a baby is a difficult and challenging task. If you are thinking of buying a new car as your old one just won’t cut it and live in the UK, you could look into a company like one sure insurance who can assist you in making better choices when it comes to choosing a car and to hopefully save you money. When baby is little and you’re grocery shopping, where do you put them? Do you carry them? Wear them on your back? Keep them in the car seat and put them in the cart? That’s what I used to. Baby number one was in the car seat and inside the cart, where all the groceries go. I can tell you one things for sure – I got really good at placing and stacking groceries so I could fit them all in the cart (without any of them falling on baby!). I love shopping but it can be a pretty stressful task with the baby. I get shopping coupons on websites like PromoCodeWatch.com so I can save a bit of money and they’re great! I prefer shopping online to avoid the stress, but now I’ve found the perfect solution which means I can visit the stores with the baby.

When you’re so used to shopping at the same place, there are customer expectations that you have in mind before entering a store. For example, you expect good customer service from the staff, deals to be offered, plus easy payment systems so you are not juggling money as you are handling shopping and a wriggly baby. That is why I’m glad that some stores are looking to adapt with EFTPOS machine equipment for contactless payments, as well as other technology. These high expectations are not just for the staff through, even the products too! You just want everything to be perfect.

Well mamas, we’ve found the perfect solution to your grocery shopping mayhem – the Binxy Baby shopping cart hammock. This hammock is the real deal. It will make your shopping experience a total game changer; no more playing tetris with your groceries! The baby hammock clips to either side of the shopping cart and hangs elevated leaving the cart basket open for groceries. If it’s cold outside just place the infant carrier right into the hammock and strap it in; that way baby stays warm! The hammock even works for multiples; just put two hammocks side by side.

The leading cause of head injuries for young children is falling from shopping carts. Roughly 24,000 children per year are hospitalized due to these injuries. Placing an infant carrier on the top of a shopping cart is a huge safety hazard. Doing this causes the cart to be top heavy and fall over – while baby is in it! Lisa Pinnell, the founder of Binxy Baby set out to find a solution to these very startling findings. She didn’t want her children to be harmed (obviously) and she wanted her shopping experience with two kids to be more productive and less like a game.


Check out all the features the Binxy Baby hammock offers:

  • Multiple color options that are perfect for any gender
  • Use the hammock from birth until baby can sit up independently
  • Holds up to 50 pounds
  • Velcro strap to properly secure hammock
  • Infant carrier safety strap
  • Secure seat harness
  • Compliant with US Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
  • Rolls up for easy on – the – go shopping trips

For more safety information view the Binxy Baby website.

Follow these easy steps for a safe, quick instillation:

Place the plastic ends on the cart

Strap the velcro straps around the sides of the cart (this ensures a safe, tight instillation)

Place baby (or car seat) into the the hammock; buckle and tighten

Connect with Binxy Baby

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The Binxy Baby hammock is seriously the perfect shopping accessory. I love how easy it is to install; just strap it onto the cart. With one hand you can snap it on and strap it around the sides however, I do recommend using two hands just to ensure extra safety and security. The hammock fits on almost any shopping cart too! Our Target has those big plastic shopping carts that are difficult to use some baby products with; but the Binxy Baby hammock fits perfectly. You can use it on any part of the cart too!

The hammock is so great for kiddos to relax in. While baby Penny was in the hammock she was getting fussy, but once we started moving she got quiet right away. It’s almost like an actual hammock for adults!

A really cool feature that the hammock offers is a loop for toys on the security straps. I almost didn’t realize it was there! It’s perfect for securing a teether (or any other toy) to the hammock for baby to keep busy while you shop.


Although the Binxy Baby hammock gives you more room in the cart basket, it is still a little bit of a challenge to get groceries in and out of the cart.

The hammock can be used with babies up to 50 pounds, but it is not safe to put a baby in the hammock who can sit up unassisted.

Seriously mamas, the Binxy Baby hammock is so perfect for mamas of one or multiples. It’s such a lifesaver and really does make shopping with a kiddo(s) much easier. Give it as a baby shower gift or pick one up for yourself!


Aug
2017

wonderFALL Giveaway Hop Sign Up

categories: Blogger Opp

 

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Aug
2017

Ottica Prescription Glasses Giveaway

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Ottica is a premier vendor of online prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses. With so many high end brands to choose from, like Burberry, RayBan, Coach, Versace and so many more, you will be giddy with excitement. Their state-of-the-art virtual try-on feature will help you find the perfect frames for your face. It’s so easy, and there are reps sanding by to help you with any aspect of the process. Check out Ottica.com today

Enter for your chance to win $100 to Ottica.com!

Sponsored by: Ottica.com

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

 

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