Author: Mama Bradford

Daddy Shark Giveaway

 

 

Welcome to the Daddy Shark Giveaway

 

Enter for your chance to win (1) copy of the book The Day God Made You 

 

 

In The Day God Made You, Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Rory Feek of Joey+Rory shares a heartfelt message for children about the wonder of the day God made them.

 

Your children or grandchildren will love cuddling up with you to discover how God delighted over each and every detail of their lives and personalities as He created them— from the shaper of their eyes to the sound of their laughter. The Day God Made You also reminds young readers that God knew their families, their friends, their tears, their gifts, and even their dreams and hopes from thee very beginning.

 

The Day God Made You is a beautiful reminder to all children—including all races, different abilities, and those with special needs—that God created them with purpose and love. And with its gentle words about God’s personal care, you and your children will find comfort and affirmation in remembering that God delights in who He created you to be.

 

 

 

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Things To Do While Quarantine

These are some weird, crazy, and different times we’re living in, amirite?

As so many people are home right now, we’re all feeling somewhat of the same feelings. Some days we love this quarantine because we can have family time that is precious and we’ll never forget. Some days we are pulling our hair out and hiding in the closet eating chocolate just to get five minutes alone.

Parents have limits, different limits, so comparing yourself to someone else or vise versa is just not productive. Not only that, but it’s wrong. It hurts others, and eventually (I’m willing to bet) will hurt you in some way.

We’re all struggling, we’re all trying to do our best, we’re all wanting to go back to the norm. So let’s show some kindness, spread the love, and be encouragements to one another!

 

With all that being said, we have compiled a list of products that we’ve been using during this quarantine time to keep our kids busy. We love the brands that we work with and want to showcase them too, because everyone is having a tough time staying afloat right now. We hope that these products will make life a bit easier for you, and a little more fun for your kiddos.

 

Stomp Rocket – Stunt Plane

This fun activity is perfect for kids of all ages. Stomp Rocket is a great STEM teaching toy that gets kids outside, gets them moving, and requires no batteries. Assembly is super easy, so fun is just around the corner. Their new Stunt Plane set was designed by Aeronautical Engineers and is perfect for kids between the ages of 5-12. Three different types of planes are included in the set, all of which have different features. The kid-powered toy is the perfect activity to get jiggles out and play outside.

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Creatto

This simple building system offers endless amounts of creativity and fun. These durable and flexible tiles interlock together to create countless 3D creations. The quick and easy interlocking technology allows kids to quickly and easily form designs without any extra tools, materials, or hardware. Each Creatto kit includes directions for four different creations, but each kit is not limited to those. Kids are able to get creative and use their imagination over and over again. LED lights are included with each kit too, so the works of are can be illuminated. Models rang from $9.95-$29.95, with different size options to choose from.

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SmART Pixelator 

Use this smART Pixelator to create amazing art and endless activities. The combination of art and science is used with this innovative light technology toy. Kids can use this pixelator to engineer 2D and 3D projects using pixel beads, pixel pegs, or pixel sequins. STEAM learning is enhanced with this technology too; perfect for kids to be challenged with in these days, and always. Kids have a choice of using many different step-by-step projects that are included with the pixelator. But an app can be downloaded so any photo from a Mobil device can be used. Possibilities are endless! Creativity, small motor development, and special awareness are all challenged with the smART Pixelator.

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Precious Peg & Paper

Carrie, owner and artist of Precious Peg & Paper, is so unbelievably talented. The Etsy shop is filled with personalized, custom wooden peg dolls and watercolor portraits that are so beautiful. The meticulously painted dolls are hand painted and perfectly crafted. Using safe and non toxic paint and varnish, these are sure to be a hit with everyone in the family. The solid wood, hand painted peg set(s) are absolutely beautiful. Not only are the dolls gorgeous, but they are the perfect toy for any child. Children can play with them on their own, using a dollhouse, firehouse, train table, building blocks, the opportunities for play are endless. These beautiful dolls allow kids to slow down a little bit and use their imagination. Open ended play is just around the corner with these Precious Pegs.

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Kiddos Who Bloom

As a family, we have been working towards a plastic free home.

This is no easy feat, let me tell ya. Its a long process for us because we are on a budget, like most, and need to transition slowly.

There are so many products that we own that I don’t even think about needing to switch out. One of the main ones being our kids dinnerware. We’ve switched out their plates to silicone, cups to stainless steel, but have done nothing with their bowls. We’ve been using plastic still!

I’ve been researching safe, plastic free bowls for about a year. Not liking many of the products I was coming across, I kept putting off buying replacements.

Recently though, I came across the brand Kiddobloom. This brand offers stainless steel dinnerware for babies and kids. Their products are durable, practical, and will last for years to come.

Kiddobloom offers non-toxic, hand-crafted stainless steel dinnerware sets for children. Dinnerware sets and utensil sets are available, each with engraved images as options. These options include: princess, frog, fire truck, and airplane; there is a plain option as well.

The dinnerware set includes a bowl, a cup, and a divided plate.

The utensil set includes two forks, two spoons, and one knife. There are a few variations of this set; see the Kiddobloom site for those options.

I love these Kiddobloom products for so many reasons.

The stainless steel used is hand-crafted and is CPSIA and FDA compliant (The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act and Food and Drug Administration). They are designed to be safe, non-toxic, and hygienic. These are all characteristics that any parent wants for their child’s dinnerware.

The stainless steel material is super durable and will survive lots of drops and bumps. This is super important for our family because we are an all boy family. My kids (and most) have a tendency to break things very easily; these products defy the odds. Yay!

I love how easy the pieces of the set stack. Each of the different pieces stack inside themselves. This makes storing them easy and minimal.

The small handles on the bowls and cups help kids transition from bottles to cups. They also help tremendously with kids learning to self feed. The cup is very light, even when filled, so learning is even easier.

 

The Kiddobloom dinnerware sets are perfect for kids of all ages. New eaters can transition easily and seamlessly with the light weight plates, cups, and bowls. Their cups are super easy to use and learn with because of the well designed handles. As durable as the dinnerware is, I have high hopes that these will be around our house for a long time. Go check them out!

Posture Perfect

Sore and stiff neck?

Restless legs?

These are just some of the things I was dealing with after I would work at my desk for a long period of time.

I’ve got good news though!

My productivity just got a whole lot easier because of this standing desk converter.

The AnthroDesk Standing Desk Converter is my new best friend.

The desk features an extra wide platform with enough room for two computer monitors. There is plenty of room for the supplies needed when working at the desk whether it be computers, a phone, a laptop, or other supplies. Below the monitor platform is a lower keyboard platform. This is great to keep the keyboard and/or computer mouse. Perfect location for good posture and efficient working.

Assembly of the desk is so easy. I thought for sure I would need help from my husband, but the directions are straight forward and super easy to follow. My only struggle while assembling was the weight of the desk. It’s pretty heavy. I was able to assemble the whole thing on my own, but when it came to getting the desk onto the desktop, I needed my husbands help. I should disclose that I am 8 weeks postpartum, so I’m still taking it easy with weight and lifting heavy objects.

I love how easy the desk is to use. The gas spring assisted lift makes raising and lowering a breeze. None of your body weight is needed because the spring does the work for you.

The desk can be locked into any height needed for comfortable work. From desk height up to 19.75 inches, people of all different heights can comfortably use the desk.

The slot on the front of the desk is the perfect place too keep a phone, tablet, or anything that may need to be propped up for easy viewing.

 

This desk will save your back and neck from pain and give you better posture all at the same time. Do your body a favor and stand up while working. You’ll be glad you did!

Stop sitting and start standing. Check out the AnthroDesk!

 

Mama, Bae, or Both?

Every mom and mom-to-be wants to look and feel great.

As a mom of three, I know that finding maternity and nursing clothes that are comfy and cute are hard to find. That’s why I’m thrilled to have found Bae.

Creating clothes for moms, their styles are completely versatile and uncomplicated. Their modern approach allows them to create intelligent, original, and authentic designs.

Quality is super important to Bae, so they poor a lot of time into making sure their clothes are top of the line. The best quality fabrics is the reason their clothes fit well. You’ll look and feel great because of the attention to detail with everything they make.

Keep reading for some awesome clothing!

You Remind Me Sweater

This maternity and nursing sweater is perfect for any mom. The curved hem is so unique and really sets the top apart from others.

Featuring a split front, nursing is a breeze while wearing the sweater.

The style of this shirt is perfect for all stages of motherhood. I love that I can wear the sweater dressed up or casually.

Made mostly of cotton fabric, the sweater is super soft and fits to your body shape well. Not too tight, and not too loose; just the right fit for your changing body.

One My Way Henley Top

This cute tee is great for all seasons. It can be paired with any type of bottoms and is adorable with any of them. As Bae’s best selling henley top, this cute and comfy shirt is perfect for any woman.

The cute buttons on the front of the shirt allow for such an easy nursing experience. Not only is the access to feeding super functional, but the tee is even long enough to wear throughout pregnancy.

Soft cotton will provide constant comfort when sporting the henley. I am confident that I will be wearing this shirt long after pregnancy and nursing.

On My Way Nursing Tee

I love that I can pair this shirt with literally anything. As with the On My Way Henley Top, this tee can be dressed up or dressed down. Literally. I have not only been able to workout in this top (well exercised, lets face it I’m not working out yet), but I’ve worn it with jeans too. It’s seriously so versatile.

My favorite feature of this tee is the openness of the nursing access. I was shocked (in a positive way) when I first lifted up the front of the shirt to nurse. The dropped arm holes are massive and allows nursing to be fully discreet.

The jersey material gives just the right amount of stretch in order to offer lots of comfort. I really like the length of the sleeves too. One of my least favorite clothing features is when my sleeves are too short and/or too small. That won’t be a problem at all with this tee.

Draw the Line Cardigan

This open front cardigan is super stretchy and super long. The jersey cotton gives maximum comfort and allows your style to not be hindered. I absolutely love the look of this cardigan and for sure plan to wear it long after nursing baby.

Like the other Bae products, this cardigan can be easily worn in any season. Everyone loves a long cardigan, and this for sure will not disappoint. Reaching all the way to the knees, the bum is fully covered.  The two points on the back of the cardigan give such a unique look that really makes it stand out from others.

Possibly the best part though? The cardigan has pockets. I think every woman I know swoons over a top that has pockets; so for real, you’ll love them.

 

Bae the Label creates high quality clothing for all stages of motherhood. The attention to detail sets these clothes apart from other clothing lines. Versatility and comfort is what every mom and mom-to-be is searching for. Bae the Label will not disappoint.

Be Brave, Mama

Every mom deserves to look and feel great.

That’s why Kindred Bravely pours love into each and every piece of clothing they design.

From maternity to postpartum and beyond, Kindred Bravely strives to make the motherhood journey easier for all stages.

Giving is a huge part of the Kindred Bravely brand. Many of their proceeds go towards a number of different organizations, all of which bring some sort of community or empowerment to the people involved. Supporting women and their health is what the brand is about. They believe that helping women can make a difference.


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Sublime Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra

This paten pending all-in-one bra features two different bra designs. Combining a nursing bra and a hands-free pumping using a unique dual clip, moms can wear this bra day or night.

Featuring removable padding and ultra soft fabric, this bra securely fits all standard pump flanges. The bra is also wire free, which is music to any nursing mamas ear. The bra gives moderate support and has double-layered cups too.

My favorite feature of this bra is the super soft fabric it offers. It seriously feels amazing on my skin. Made from nylon and spandex, the  materials really are silky smooth.

After wearing and using the bra, I have found that the dual clip is a little tough to use. I mainly use the bra for nursing, and because of the two clips, it’s kind of difficult to un-clip the correct clip. I often un-clip the front layer which is needed for pumping, so I then need to re-clip that layer and then un-clip the back layer. Doing this un-clips both layers together so that access is easily created for nursing.

 

Simply Sublime Nursing Bra

The Simply Sublime Nursing Bra has quickly become my favorite bra to wear. The comfort it gives is great and the support is perfect for what I need.

Adjustable straps allow for the perfect fit around the shoulders. This is great because the bra can grow and shrink with you as your body changes.

The clip-down cups with removable padding helps maintain the smooth shape that every mama is looking for. This bra is perfect to wear sleeping, lounging, or even casually with a T-shirt. Multiple colors are available, so you can find coverage for any outfit.

I find this bra very easy to use in my day to day wear. Whether I’m at home in a T-shirt, or out and about wearing a blouse, I feel supported all the way around. I especially love the smooth shape that the bra gives. Having a smaller chest, the removable padding offers the perfect shape that is necessary for me to fill out certain shirts.

Kindred Bravely offers busty bra sizes for those women with larger cup sizes. According to their site, sizes DD/E and above are classified as busty. They recommend that you check each product’s size chart for specific sizing.

 

Louisa Maternity And Postpartum Support Leggings 

These leggings are the most comfortable pair of leggings I’ve ever worn. They are sleek and stylish and can be worn lounging, casually, or even dressed up.

The material is so soft. I love how stretchy the leggings are – perfect for any new mom! With lasting fabric, these leggings will never lose their shape. You can’t say that about clothing very often.

Made with polyester and spandex the stretchy, high waisted leggings allow for them to be worn not only after baby comes, but throughout the whole pregnancy too. These leggings really do grow with mama; and then shrink with mama when the time comes.

The premium, ultra high, stretchy waist panel literally comes up and meets the bottom the underbust. This is like any mom’s dream. Keep everything in as the fabric molds to the body and hugs those curves.

As a new mom, having a pair of pants that bring confidence like these leggings do really makes all the difference.

 

If you don’t love their products, return them within 90 days for a full, free refund. That’s a brand that stands behind what they produce.

 

Animal Here, Animal There

In our home we have a lot of toys that are not very fun unless you use your imagination. I like keeping toys around that have a purpose. Whether that be learning, creating, imagining, exploring; the list could go on. Bottom line – I want my kids to be challenged while playing.

I want their play to purposeful. 

We’ve slowly been working on collecting high quality animal figurines for our kids. Animals give our kids an endless amount of play.

The Schleich brand is one of my favorites for animal figurines. 

The German company was founded in 1935 and is ‘the leading international provider of realistic animal figures.’ Schleich now offers six different themed worlds which include over 600 figures. 

The Schleich figurines are all hand modeled and designed using photographs, drawings, or models found in books or images. Each figurine is molded by hand, examined, and then hand painted. Each step of the process is ensuring that the toys are high quality and non-harmful. 

We love the Schleich brand for many reasons, one of them being that their belief is just what we’re striving for in our home. See what they have to say: “At Schleich we believe that promoting creativity and rich imagination is one of the most valuable gifts you can give a child. The best part of it is: a child’s creativity as well as their imagination develop almost by themselves with the right playing concepts.” They seriously just hit the nail on the head with this one. 

We also love Schleich because the materials used in all their figures are safe. They are all safety tested and meet strict national and international requirements. Their products really are high-quality and designed carefully. This keeps the child(ren) engaged and the parent happy. 

I am just blown away by the amount of detail that goes into crafting these animals. They look so real! Just look at the detail on each of the figures and tell me you’re not impressed.

Schleich Lion

Schleich Quokka

Schleich Giraffe

The Schleich animal figurines are perfect for kids of all ages. Wheather your buying for your own child or giving them as a gift, they will last a lifetime and offer endless imagination. Be sure to check out their website, they have so many options to choose from. You won’t be disappointed!

Unlimited Fun for the Whole Family

With two boys and a husband, we play with blocks, legos, and cars A LOT. According to my husband we can never have too many of each. 

Honestly, I kind of agree with him. 

I love toys that spark creativity and imagination; each of which those toys do. We’re able to play, learn, create, and grow with our children as we help them and watch them build and imagine. 

One of our recent favorites has been magnetic tiles. These block-like magnets are buildable and offer endless imagination. Building in 2D or 3D, there are really a ton of opportunities for everyone in our family to build and create something unique of their own. 

Not only are these tiles great for building and imagining, but they are great for other learning opportunities. We use them with our youngest to practice shape recognition and color sorting. 

We have recently discovered the Magformers tiles and love this brand. Keep reading to see why I like them more than some of the other magnetic tiles we have. 

 

Magformers offers many types and varieties of sets on their website. The set we received is the Amazing Rescue Set. 

Included in the set is:

  • 8 triangle
  • 14 squares
  • 1 rectangle
  • 1 super square
  • 2 characters
  • 24 accessories. Including wheels
  • step-by-step idea booklet

This set comes with 50 building pieces and is good for kids ages 3 and up. 



The Amazing Rescue Set allows you to create and build your own fire adventure. Options include, but are not limited to, a fire station, fire truck, rescue vehicles, and many more. The booklet that is included is super helpful and gives 50+ ideas and models to build. There are options for at least 20 rescue-concept models, 20 basic models (that you can make with basic pieces), and 10 planar figures (2D transformed into 3D). 



The step-by-step booklet is great for my learning three year old. I love that he can look at the pictures and figure out which shapes he needs to collect and then how he needs to put them together to get the end result. Great cause and effect play, but also great following directions practice. 



The Magformers are all compatible with each other, no matter the shape or accessory. Each of their geometric shapes contain magnets that will never reject. You will always hear the “click” of the Magformers tiles when connections them together. 

The plastic is BPA free too - safe for kiddos. 



One of my favorite aspects of the Magformers are the idea booklets that are included in each box. There are so many options to choose from and I love that they have so many laid out for you. The non-creative parents really appreciate it! 



This may go without saying, but I’m going to disclose this information anyways because I have made this mistake with a different magnet set.. 

DO NOT submerge your tiles in water. Don’t place them in a sink full of water OR the dishwasher to clean them. If they need to be cleaned, simply wipe each tile off individually. Sounds tedious, but you will be thankful that you did it. Submerging the tiles allows water to get in between the plastic and magnets which, in turn, can cause rust to form. 

Backpack Pets

As kids grow older, you’ll soon ditch the diaper bag.

Seriously moms, the day is coming where you won’t have to carry around a heavy bag with you everywhere you go.

My oldest is 3 and we recently have moved him out of the diaper bag and into his very own backpack. This is great because the diaper bag is lighter and he loves carrying around the bag. It may just be because its new still, but he wants to take it everywhere we go.

 

The Fenrici backpacks are so perfect for kiddos. The animal backpacks they offer are sure to make your child smile. There are so many options to choose from and all of them are fun, bright colors.

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We love the backpacks because of the large compartment that can hold all your child’s needs. We keep a pull-up, extra pair of underwear, and a pair of pants in the backpack at all times. Even with the necessities, there is still a lot of room for my sons wants – cars, toys, books, you name it.

 

This mission driven company offers products for kids of all ages. Fenrici partners ‘with families and children who have been touched by pediatric rare diseases to share the stories of determination, hope, and selflessness. 5% of proceeds from’ their ‘product sales are used to fund the education and research of pediatric rare diseases through the national non-profit organization Global Genes.’

When you shop Fenrici you are supporting children and families who share their stories and impact the world. The founders of the company have been inspired by so many families who have been impacted by rare childhood diseases. They’ve seen the resilience, hope, and selflessness from these children and families and they want to share that with others. They want to teach and inspire other kids using the stories they have been touched by.

Each backpack is named with a character of resilience such as Bravery, Joy, Hope, Kindness; among others. There are also cards of inspirational messages included with each backpack – a card for the owner and one for them to share. Fenrici really wants to inspire others, and anyone who purchases from them can help with that!

You are invited to share your story or comments on the Fenrici Facebook page.

Lotus Trolley Giveaway

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