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Dinky Dives Fathers Day Review

Dinky Dives Fathers Day Review

Review

Dinky Dives is the children’s clothing line within Deep Dive Threads. Deep Dives Threads specialized in the softest tee’s with humorous designs that don’t go overboard. So many graphic tee’s have too much going on. Too loud of a logo that takes up too much space on a tee-shirt that can borderline on being obnoxious. Owner and designer, Don, wanted to create a line of men’s and women’s clothing that was fun and modern but without being too commercial. After having large success with their adult line they have branched out into children’s onesies, and man are we excited about it!

Dinky Dives

Dinky Dives has a huge selection of awesome onesies for the cool kids in your life. From Disney to Marvel, they have the topics you want. They have the rights to use some amazing themes, images and fonts which really make them stand out from every other baby oneises on the market. The only other ones we were thinking about were the kigurumi.co ones, but they’re a little too warm for the weather around here. Sitll, their onesies are made with the super soft material that the adult tee’s are made with, giving that child their most cozy outfit ever.

With Father’s Day here moms are looking for that fun and special gift for their husband. Thankfully, Dinky Dives has created some amazing Daddy-and-Me sets just for this Father’s Day! You can find a ton of cool options for fathers, grandfathers and your child. Mixing and matching makes things more fun. Adding some fun extra gifts to go alongside what Dinky Dives offers could help make a great outfit for the man in your life. Looking at an idea for father’s day can be a struggle sometimes so make sure you shop around. Getting the right gifts to go with Dinky Dives father and son sets will make your man’s day. What’s great about these is that the sets are not identical. Dad’s aren’t typically big into wearing literally the same thing as their kid. But a set that is themed together makes it fun and cool.

The new Captain America: Civil War has been such a hit that Dinky Dives keeps selling out and rushing to make more of their amazing Captain American Costume Combo

Captain America Set

If Star Wars is what your guy loves, then the Star Wars 77 Retro Tee, Yoda Inspired, Jedi Master Onesie or the Star Wars Inspired Jedi Knight Onesie may be just the token for this Father’s Day. This is a great set for families with multiple children.

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For the Potterheads there is the Harry Potter’s Mommy Snitch Combo

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For those with a quick agenda there is The Flash Combo

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Click here to see more sweet combos

My husband was able to sport the classic ’77’ Star Wars Tee. He was also wearing his Star Wars belt buckles, which made our 2 year old way excited and he ‘had’ to touch it during our photo taking. Its always smart to start your Star Wars obsession at a young age #RaiseThemRight

My son, the 2 year old, is sporting the ‘Jedi Knight‘ onesie. As soon as I put it on him, he began to hum the Star Wars theme song and his big sister yelled out, “Look! He is Luke now!” My husband and I grinned at their young ability to recognize the character strictly by their clothing. Solid move kid, solid move.

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Holster Review

As I have gotten older I find that I need more structure and organization to my life. I have become the queen of list making and feel the need to make sure everything I have has a “home”. Now that I have a baby on the move making sure that not only does everything have a home, I need to make sure that it’s out of reach of little hands. I have limited counter space in my home so keeping things “up” isn’t always easy when trying to also use that space. That’s where Holster has made my life so much easier; I get to add storage space while opening up my surface space.

 About Holster

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 Holsters are silicone holders that attaches to any smooth, non-porous surface. Holster has it all, with their Hot Iron Holster, Hobby Holster and Lil’ Holsters. The hairstylist in me favors the Hot Iron Holster; it is heat resistant up to 500 degrees and is perfect for storing flat irons and curling irons. The Hot Iron Holster is perfect for traveling since you can pack your irons and not have to wait for them to cool down. It comes in three sizes Professional, Deluxe and Original. The Hobby Holster is heat resistant up to 400 degrees which is perfect for hot glue guns and craft supplies. The Hobby Holster has dual pockets as well as a built in ruler. The Lil Holsters come in three sizes, The Any, The Skinny and The Mini. The uses of these are unlimited; they are heat resistant up to 250 degrees. They have small holes in the bottom to allow wet objects to dry as well as the Lil Holsters are dishwasher safe. Some great uses include remotes, tools, brushes, razors, toothbrushes, glasses, pens, soap, sponges, make-up, the list is truly endless. Holsters come in a wide range of colors. Making it easy to match your room décor or keep things organized by color coding.
  Using your Holsters is as simple as placing on clean dry surface. Once in place it is ok to get wet. Keep your Holster clean is easy and very important to keeping a good hold to your surface. Wipe your Holster down with a lint-free cloth and rubbing alcohol or simply rinse with water.

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 This Mama Experience

Hot Iron Holster

   Like I said before being a hairstylist the Hot Iron Holster is my favorite. Getting ready in the morning has gotten a holster showerlittle more difficult now that I have a crawling baby. I love the grip that the Hot Iron Holster has to the countertop; I don’t have to worry about little hands pulling the cord and my 400 degree flat iron falling off the counter. Not only do I use it at home, it has been put to work at the salon as well. With it being prom and wedding season I am always struggling for space while using multiple hot tools, it’s so convenient to be able to have the iron I’m using hanging within reach.  Or my favorite feature is that when I travel to and from work I don’t have to wait for my irons to cool down to pack them up.
holster kitchen  With a crawling baby comes baby proofing everything; the Lil Holster has so many baby proofing uses. The Lil Skinny Holster is perfect solution for keeping my razor off the side of the tub and out of reach of my little one. The Skinny and the Mini have come in handy for keeping the changing table organized. I am able to have her lotions and diaper creams within easy access for me and away from her.  I also love the Lil Holsters for kitchen organization, I have a small kitchen and I love that these keep my sponges and bottle brushes from just laying around.  Since the Lil Holsters are dishwasher safe I am able to easily keep them clean. The Lil Holters are exceptionally great for mini flat irons, which are in trend today. 
  You can order Holster online at www.hotironholster.com and they are now carried in many stores including Target.

Cuff Daddy Fathers Day Review

Cuff-Daddy is my favorite place to get unique and special cufflinks for my husband. My husband is a salesman and wears a suite every day. Many men who wear suits every day like to have little things to make them stand out. Conversation pieces. That is exactly what Cuff-Daddy cufflinks are. They add a little flair to their business attire without overpowering the outfit. A tie that is too loud or outspoken can be a turn off in any business setting. But putting on a small pair of cufflinks gives you that special something that is not crazy and in-your-face.

Cuff-Daddy cuffclinks are all very high quality. These are not the cheapy ones you many have come across while browsing the internet. Cuff-Daddy only provides links that are made to last, stylish and trending. From classic standards and wrap-around’s to zany novelties and interest themed links, they are sure to have a ton of links that would perfectly fit the man in your life’s style.

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Mama’s (and Papa’s) Experience

For Fathers Day this year, my PapatheFox received 2 new pairs of cuff links from Cuff-Daddy.com and here is what we had to say

Sand Timer Cufflinks

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They cufflinks are silver and straight up gorgeous. They are simple and professional with that side of whimsy that is great for everyday wear. They are functional levels with a small amount of sand that glides from one side to the other as gravity allows. These links could help you pass the time while waiting for that conference call to start (or end). They are petite (3/4“ and 5/16“) which is perfect, because you don’t want your cufflinks to be bulky and banging around as you type and work throughout the day. Being a functional cufflink these make great gift for that man who already has everything.

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Retro Telephone Cufflinks

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Among Cuff-Daddys many retro and comical cufflinks, you can find these amazing Retro Telephone Cufflinks. My husband sells telecom for a living and phones (and internet) are his life. He deals with phones and is on the phone all day every day. When we saw this pair of links we knew they would be a hit with not only his co-workers but his customers too. Everyone who has seen these links has nothing but amazing things to say about them. I love how they are a tiny 3D version of the classic phones we used when I was a child (am I showing my age here?). They are large enough to give room for the amazing detail in shape but small enough (1/2″ x 1/2″) to not be bulky or cumbersome. If you are 30 years old or older, then you have many fond memories of these ‘retro’ style telephones. They make the perfect gift for anyone from the 80’s, 70’s and beyond.

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Santevia POWER Pair

Santevia POWER Pair

POWER Pair Review

My favorite way to filter water is by using Santevia products. Santevia uses a natural and amazing method to not only clean your water but to help balance it to its optimal state. Having water that is pH balanced not only tastes amazing but it helps your body get into prime condition. Now with Santevia’s POWER Pair, you can filter your water on-the-go! This is perfect for trips about town, to the beach or at the office.

The POWER Pair

The Santevia POWER Pair brings you the premium choice in clean, healthy water on the go! For a limited time only enjoy a 15% off launch special.

The Glass Water Bottle & Power Stick Combo is available in Blue and Green

bottleThis amazing new set from Santevia is just what every person needs. A water bottle that is eco-friendly and easy to use with the feature of filtering tap water on-the-go. This set is at a special debut price so you should act now to take advantage of the price.

The bottle is glass, making it safe to drink from and easy to wash. The beautiful rubber sleeve that simply goes around it keeps your glass from breaking when you live life and actually use it! I don’t live in a glass house and we know you don’t either. This design allows us to not make us feel like we are going to break the fine china. But it does make you giddy to know you are using a glass bottle that is so durable and classic.

 

– 100% BPA free
– Odourless and tasteless
– Lead and hormone free
– Spill proof cap
– Dishwasher safe

75% of North Americans are chronically dehydrated, while 90% are chronically de-mineralized. The Standard American Diet is acidic and leads to health problems. Combine a nutritious diet, exercise, and lots of Santevia Mineralized Alkaline water to keep your body strong and healthy! – Santevia

By using the Santevia Portable Water Filter Stick (which comes with the POWER Pair) you can easily and safely filter water wherever you are. To use this stick you just place it into the water that you want to filter (in a water bottle is the easiest way). Shake or stir for 30 seconds. Water will reach optimal pH and chlorine reduction within 3-5 minutes. Then just simply drink the water!

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Shake out chlorine ~ Shake in minerals

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How to Score Big with Groupon Coupons

Groupon Coupons

You have probably heard about Groupon by this point. They are a huge online resource that allows you to get great bargains on a local and national scale, much like many other coupon sites which can be found here if you fancy exploring all of the options out there. From clothing to events, you can find a real bargain. At one point I exhausted all the massage therapy coupons within a 20 miles radius of me! The deals were just too good to pass up. Something a lot of people, including myself until recently, don’t know about is Groupons Coupons!

My generation, along with most computer knowledgeable people, will search for online coupon codes before making a purchase from websites similar to Deals4Boomers, I hear they have a great range of coupons. It can never hurt to look. I do this while shopping online and while in a physical line at the store waiting to check out. When you go to Groupon.com/coupons you will find verified coupons. So many times I find coupon code after code to find out they are not real, expired or fake. Such a bummer. No more disappointment when you use Groupon.com/coupons!

Follow Groupon on Twitter & Facebook for Sweet Deals

Some of examples of retailers with coupons currently on Groupon are:

Some examples of actual coupon deals are:

  • 15% off Famous Footwear
  • 10% off Barnes and Nobles
  • 40-60% off Children’s Place
  • 25% off select items at Toys R Us

With new deals constantly rolling out and updating, you have to keep checking back. This is a website that you will definitely want to bookmark to click to fast. There are alternatives to groupon coupons. I recently used a promo code via rideshare and got some money back! It was great!

Which coupon are you going to use first?

Aroma Scents USA Review

Aroma Scents USA Review

Review

Written by: Mama Marquardt

Aroma Sense

At Home Spa Experience

As a new mom I find it hard to find any time for myself. I have a new appreciation for the basic, maybe even boring everyday tasks that I get to do by myself. Who would have thought that going to the grocery store alone or enjoying a cup of coffee in a quite house would feel like a vacation. It’s these little things I miss the most about my pre-motherhood life. I try very hard to avoid using herbal remedies like those you can get from budbuddies to help me relax, because I know that even though they do an amazing job of helping you de-stress, they’re not usually recommended for mums. Maybe if I have a weekend to myself! I’d definitely have to use marijuana bags if I was to use these herbal remedies, as I don’t want my kids accidentally getting their hands on it. I never get a moment to myself with these terrors, though! It’s not often I get to shower by myself, I usually have my daughter in a activity gym in the bathroom; where apparently the acoustics are amazing for screaming. So when I do get to step away and enjoy a shower to myself I take advantage and drag that into the longest shower ever. That’s when I decided that if a shower was going to be “my” time then I’m going to make a luxurious experience; I got new fluffy towels and invested a Aroma Sense Shower Head.

About Aroma Sense

Refresh~ De-stress~ Breathe
Boosts your water pressure “A shower experience like no other, Aroma Sense shower will stimulate your senses and revitalize you to help you de-stress.” – Aroma Sense Website. Adding luxury to your everyday life with Aroma Sense vitamin C enhanced and aromatherapy shower. Aroma Sense promotes healthier skin and hair while generating antioxidants. Not only does it eliminate chlorine it also boosts your water pressure. The shower head has a simple clean design that has been manufactured with high quality standards. The Opus wall mounted Vitamin C Shower Head includes 2 Micro fabric filters and 1 vitamin C cartridge. Aroma Sense has six different cartridges to choose from Lemon, Citrus Mango, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Jasmine and Neutral. Lemon oil is rich in antioxidants and can increase alertness and concentration as well as helps reduce the symptoms of insomnia. Mango oil can assist in relief from digestive conditions, heart health as well as protect dry cracked skin. Eucalyptus oil is an antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and natural decongestant. Eucalyptus stimulates mental activity and increases blood flow to the brain. Lavender strengthens the immune system while calming anxiety, improving blood circulation and helps in treating migraines, headaches and emotional stress. Jasmine hydrates your skin, provides relief from coughing as well as snoring by clearing out congestion. Jasmine brings forth positive emotions and can induce feelings of romance. All of these aromatherapy cartridges enhances your shower experience and stimulates relaxation. The neutral cartridge is for those who prefer not to have aromatherapy but still want the benefits of vitamin C. Each filter cartridge should be replaced within 60-90 days depending on your usage. You get to customize your shower experience by choosing which cartridge works best for you.

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This Mamas Experience

Upon receiving my Aroma Sense shower head I was immediately impressed with the design, its stainless steel withhead backed up
a beautiful satin nickel finish. It came with clear instructions and was very easy it install and is ready to use immediately after installation. The first thing I noticed was my water pressure, talk about amazing; it’s powerful yet soft and relaxing. You don’t need the aromatherapy to help you unwind; the water pressure from the laser cut spray plate will make it feel like spa jets in your shower. The scented cartridges leave a subtle but noticeable scent that lingers in the bathroom as well as on your skin. Vitamin C neutralizes the chlorine in the water I’ve noticed it helps leave my skin softer, not only after my shower but throughout the day. Although the Aroma Sense shower head reduces water consumption by 25% I do find myself taking longer showers, so I can’t say I’m necessarily conserving water. I had the Lemon and the Eucalyptus cartridges to choose from and decided to use the eucalyptus since I had a bit of a head cold. First I want to tell you how amazing the eucalyptus smells. The eucalyptus has helped with my congestion and achy muscles. I am relaxed and energized out of the shower and ready to face the day.
I feel that we as a society overextend ourselves and can lead very stressful lives. We all need something to help us unwind and help clear our minds and I feel the Aroma Sense shower head is perfect for that. If this is something that’s not for you, but you’re looking for ways to destress your life, perhaps the medicinal use of marijuana might be an avenue you’d like to take. Cannabis is proven to reduce levels of stress and the associated ailments that come with it. You might not be ready for the strongest indica strain, but there are plenty of strains that are specially tailored for the reduction of stress. It’s recommended that you do your research before deciding whether cannabis is the right option for you. You may not think it, but cannabis has been known to help people who have particular problems with their mental or physical health. There are many different ways that can help to ease the thought of you taking this substance, as smoking it through this lava lamp bong could help give you something else to focus on during your consumption to make you feel better. This is just one option and there are many others that you can consider too, but doing research beforehand is paramount. You are not adding an extra task to your day; you are simply enhancing a routine you are already in.

Capresso Triple Brew Maker Review

Capresso Triple Brew Maker Review

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Capresso makes beautiful, high quality coffee equipment for home or business use. Their innovative coffee makers, espresso machines, Coffee Grinders and other kitchen electronics are a step above and a trusted brand. Being in business since 1994 they are now a top-self brand that you will want to display in your home. They have been widely featured on shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, Food Network and featured in print such as The Oprah Magazine, The New York Times and Modern Bride. Without a doubt, once you use a Capresso product, you will be as addicted to them as you are to your coffee. You might also want to look around for some of the other best coffee maker options to see how others compare to your current machine!

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The Capresso Triple Brew Maker is the product that can be used in most every household. It features something I have never seen in other coffee makers – the triple options! The Triple Brew Maker can make a single cup of coffee, a pot (partial or full) or a cup of tea.

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Single Cup:

Single cup coffee makers are so hot right now. We all need to get that quick cup of coffee in the mornings. It helps us feel sort of alive and less angry at my kids waking me up (or maybe it’s just me). I have been using a single cup coffee maker by Capresso for a while now and its worked like a dream. But some days are “those days” and I just need more than 1 cup! Or its a weekend and my husband is home and wants a cup or two with me. I hate having 2 machines out on my counter its silly and a waste of space in my opinion. This is where the Triple Brew makes the perfect fit. I can make my single cup coffee on the days when I just want a cup, but later have the option to make a full or partial carafe when we need more.

  • The factory setting for the small is 4 oz. This can be programmed to brew 4 oz to 16 oz.
  • The factory setting for the large is 8 oz. This can be programmed to brew 4 oz to 16 oz.

Carafe (pot of coffee):

With the Triple Brew system I am able to control how much coffee I make. I do this based on how much water I pour into the reservoir. The amount of water will gauge how much coffee is brewed. If I fill it half way, it will make half a carafe. If I fill it all the way, it will make a full carafe – you get my drift. It’s custom abilities makes it perfect for the days I want 2 cups but don’t have them time to brew 2 single cups. Or I want to fill my extra large coffee cup all the way, which when using a single cup machine never fills it with enough liquid courage. The reservoir is clearly marked making it super easy to use.

  • Factory setting is to brew 42 oz. This cannot be reset. However, it can only make as much coffee as there is water in the tank.

Tea:

Once the afternoon hits I am ready for a warm cup of tea. I want that warm, soothing flavor and don’t have the room to store a tea pot! They are so cute and fun to display, but they also collect dust and I don’t have the extra storage to use them. I don’t trust microwaving a cup of water, I am worried it will explode or not be hot enough. When I used my past coffee makers to run through hot water I would have to run it 1 or 2 times to get the coffee flavored water out first before I could get a fresh, clear cup of hot water. Now that I use the Triple Brew all of the above hick-ups are gone! The Triple Brew comes with 2 filters, one for coffee and one for tea. I use the black colored one for coffee and the gray colored one for tea. This way when the water pushed through I never have to worry about coffee flavored water. Its such a simple just genius design. You can place a bag or tea or loose tea in the filter. Then as the after passes through you can instantly have tea. Or you can just run hot water through the tea filter and use a tea bag in your our mug. Both work great, its a comes down to a matter of personal preference really.

  • The factory setting it to brew 8 oz. This can be programmed to brew 4 oz to 16 oz.

How to push in filter

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No matter if you prefer coffee or tea, this is the machine for you!

Modern Oats Review

Modern Oats Review

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Written by: Marquardt Chick

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I was never a “breakfast” person. I was among the estimated 31 million Americans that skip the most important meal of the day. Breakfast provides energy to keep you going through the day and can help maintain a balanced diet. So many of us aren’t hungry or simply don’t have the time with our busy schedules to eat in the morning. I didn’t start my day with breakfast until I got pregnant, then skipping breakfast wasn’t an option. I was hungry in the morning and now that I wasn’t just eating for myself I was growing a human and needed something that would fill me up and provide the nutrients I needed for my growing baby. After having my daughter making sure I ate in the morning became so important since I was still 100% providing the nutrients for my child while balancing my new role as a mom. Convenience became key to what I ate in the morning. I wish I had discovered Modern Oats in those first few weeks of motherhood.

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Modern Oats has one simple goal: Change people’s perception of “old fashioned” oatmeal. If you have tried Modern Oats you will know that they are succeeding in this goal. Founded in 2013, Modern Oats is taking a boring breakfast up a notch. Starting with the highest grade of gluten-free, Non-GMO Verified perfect oats and paring with delicious blends of fruits and nuts. Modern Oats has carefully chosen family farmers and plant in fields where no wheat is subject to cross contamination. Modern Oats knows that an estimated 21,000,000 Americans require Gluten-Free diet and they are Certified Gluten Free. Modern Oats is Vegan certified and also carries “Non-GMO Project Verified Seal”. Meaning their verification is an assurance that a product has been produced according to consensus-based best practices for GMO avoidance. They have something for all pallets with amazing flavors such as Nuts & Seeds (Oregon hazelnuts, flax seeds, almonds and hemp seeds), 5 Berry (blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, raspberries and California almonds and pecans), Mango Blackberry (Philippine mango, Washington State blackberries, cranberries along with flax, pumpkin and sunflower seeds), Goji Blueberry (Goji berries, Wild Blueberries, Saskatoon berries and seeds, Chocolate Cherry (Chocolate, cocoa nibs, Oregon Cherries, flax seeds and coconut), Apple Walnut along with new flavors Vermont Maple and Coconut Almond. Making this a healthy easy meal, for at home or on the go with recyclable portable cups. There is no excuses’ for skipping breakfast or any meal, these are so easy to keep at your desk or in your bag.
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This Mamas Experience

After reading articles like this Ultimate Baby Led Weaning Guide, I decided led weaning would be the right option for my daughter. As my daughter hit eight months my world took a turn as my mother needed major heart surgery. This led to a ton of stress as well as many hours away from my daughter. As any nursing mother knows this can lead to a dramatic decrease in milk supply. That’s when oatmeal became an everyday staple for me. Oatmeal has so many health benefits such as lowers cholesterol, it’s high in fiber which is hearth healthy and can reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Oatmeal is full of antioxidants and can boost your immune system. After doing my research, oatmeal is recommended as a way to increase a nursing mother’s milk supply. It boosts your iron levels and also has a calming effect and increases relaxation. Taking this into consideration, I made sure in include oatmeal as one of my meals every day. This sounds great in theory, but let’s be honest; oatmeal everyday can be so boring. That’s when I found Modern Oats. They have eight different flavors that I didn’t have to eat the same oatmeal day after day. Although I’m not going to lie, the Coconut Almond is my favorite and I can eat it every day. Every cup is jam packed with flavor and filling enough to be its own meal. I love that they are individually packaged, making it really convenient to eat at home or to take with you.
Each cup also has a recipe to turn your oatmeal into cookies, making breakfast or just a health snack even easier. Modern Oats has many recipes listed on their website and encourages you to create your own recipes. I got creative and made Carrot & Apple Cookies. Not only are these easy to make, they are also a great food option for my daughter since she can easily hold them herself.

Click here to see an awesome Baby Led Weaning Recipe using these Oats!

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Le Lait Clothing Review

Le Lait Clothing Review

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About Le Lait

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Le Lait was founded by two women, who much like me, like to have our babies look cute! Babies are naturally cute but you want to showcase that in the clothing we put them in. Finding cute, modern and stylish baby clothing can be pretty tricky. So much is plastered with pastel animals, cheesy sayings and cheap materials. I know Gucci has a baby line, but I am not about to shell out $100+ for something will get drooled on and worn for only a short period of time. When I found Le Lait Baby I got so excited. They make unisex, modern and stylish clothing for newborns to 24 months. I love having clothing that you can pass from child to child. If you have a girl and then later a boy, your Le Lait clothing will still be a perfect option for you. Know a couple who is expecting and keeping the gender a surprise? Gift them a classic Le Lait outfit and it will be sure to delight.

Each outfit is made with Organic Cotton. People often wonder what ‘organic cotton’ really means. It means that the soil that has been free of synthetic pesticides for at least three consecutive years. That the fields are naturally fertilized, pest-eating insects are used to naturally control crop damage, and weeds are removed with hoes and tractors, as well as manually. It is a safer choice for not only our clothing materials, but for our planet as well.

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Le Lait offers: Bib Bandanas, Bodysuits, Bottoms and Tops.

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Mama’s Experience

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I was stunned at how simply soft Le Lait’s clothing is. I love to put super soft clothing on my kids, and does this hold up! Even after you wash it, it remains a plush soft cotton. So many times cotton gets ‘crunchy’ after a few washes. That can be caused by soft build up and inferior materials intertwined in with the cotton. The difference between standard cotton and organic cotton is highly noticeable once you feel them side by side. The choice Le Lait made in choosing the best grade cotton available truley makes their products stand out.

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modern for modernEach piece is cut to fit perfectly. No excess material hanging off or clinging too tight. No uncomfortable tags scratching their neck. Just soft, easy to wear material that you can choose as day or night wear. I love that each piece can be worn out on the town and on play dates or to bed. But, my favorite thing about Le Lait is that each seasons full line of clothing matches! You can mix and match however you choose and they will always go together. This is so awesome for busy parents, and those who struggle with fashion (*cough*cough* – my husband). No more worrying “does this really match”. Yes. Yes it does.

This modern line is just what you have been searching for. You will not be disappointed in anything from their collection. Head over to their website to take a peek in the Look Book and place your first order today.

 

 

5 Things to Do BEFORE You Sleep Train

5 Things To Do BEFORE You Start Sleep Coaching

by Nicole Johnson, President and Lead Consultant at The Baby Sleep Site®

5 Things to do BEFORE Sleep Training

Does this sound like you?

You know your baby is waking more frequently than is necessary, but you just don’t know how to make the night-waking stop. However, you also know that if something doesn’t change soon, “death by sleep deprivation” is going to become a real possibility! Although, you could learn how CBD Oil can help you obtain a better night’s sleep. HerbMighty have compiled a fascinating Bluebird Botanicals Review .

The solution I always present to parents in this situation is sleep training. My team and I have written a ton this subject – from free guides to blog articles – and I’ve created a consultation system and a Members Area to help clients through the sleep training process. So I’m not going to go into the ins-and-outs of how to sleep train in this article.

Instead, I’m sharing 5 must-do tasks you should complete BEFORE you start sleep training. I believe strongly that having a plan can take you far on the road to success, and these 5 steps are a great way to start planning!

5 Things To Do Before You Sleep Train

  1. Catch up on sleep (this means everyone!)

When you start sleep training, expect for everyone to lose some sleep before things start to improve. Remember, your baby is learning a new skill here – sleep probably won’t come easily right from the beginning! For this reason, it’s critical that mom, dad, and baby be well-rested before starting this process and get better sleep before things start to make the most of it! That’s easier said than done as it can be hard for parents to have a full night’s sleep with a baby in the house. That is why some people may use CBD oil which they can inhale through different devices such as vape pens to get the best results. If you don’t know where to look for vaporizers, then make sure you Click here to read more before it’s too late.

  1. Develop sleep routines (both bedtime and nap time)

Consistency is one of the most important parts of any sleep training plan – the faster your baby learns that the same things will keep happening at the same times, the faster he’ll learn how to sleep more independently and start sleeping through the night. And routines go a long way towards building consistency. Start developing small, simple patterns before naps and bed – this could include reading a few books, rocking and singing a song, having a bath, etc. Start on these bedtime routines and nap time routines before you begin sleep training; that way, your baby will already be familiar with them before you actually start the sleep training process.

  1. Make a trip to see a doctor or healthcare provider

You should rule out any underlying medical issues that might be causing your baby’s sleeplessness. Sleeplessness can be caused by simple things, like illness or teething; however, it can also be caused by more serious medical conditions, like food allergies, reflux or sleep apnea. If you have any concern that your baby’s lack of sleep might be related to a medical issue, see a healthcare provider. Once you’ve ruled out a medical issue, you can continue with sleep training.

  1. Make a plan

Just as you may have made a birth plan or a plan to start your baby on solids, you’re definitely going to want to make a plan for how you’re going to actually sleep train. There are a variety of sleep training methods you can try; determine which one seems best for your family and your situation, and then set about implementing it at home. But, take a step further than that and outline exactly what you plan to do every step of the way. We find families are more apt to follow through and be successful.

We usually recommend that parents try a sleep training method for at least a week before deciding whether it’s successful or not (again – consistency!) However, if you put in a solid 7 days trying one method, and it’s proving to be disastrous, don’t be afraid to try something else. Your plan isn’t carved in stone, after all. Do what works best for your baby and your family.

  1. Clear your calendar

When you start sleep training, you’ll want things to be as normal as possible around your house for at least a few weeks. This is why we don’t recommend that people start sleep training right before a move, or before a vacation. Sleep training shouldn’t happen right before the birth of a new baby, or before a major surgery. All those things cause disruptions to the normal flow of life in your home, and those disruptions are going to disrupt any sleep training you’re trying to do, too. What’s more, if you’re an “on the go” parent, you may need to cancel some of your plans. You’ll probably need to spend your days and nights at home for a few weeks – no all-day errands, no late-night excursions. You want baby to have plenty of time to practice sleeping in bed, crib or bassinet, and plenty of opportunities to adjust to the new schedule and routine.

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No matter how you decide you’re going to prepare for sleep coaching, my team at The Baby Sleep Site is here for you, ready to help you on your journey to better sleep! A great place to start when getting ready for sleep coaching is my free guide, 5 Ways to Help Your Child Sleep Through The Night. It’s 100% free and is available immediately, which means you can put it to work as early as your child’s next bedtime!