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Cozywoggle Review

Cozywoggle Review

About Cozywoggle

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Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and serious injury for children between ages 2-14, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Contacting a law firm like lamber goodnow would be useful if you and your child have been involved in an incident like this.

Many parents are unaware of the safety concerns that are associated with coats and car seats. Car seat safety is a growing field of awareness and needs to be in the spotlight so that parents and caretakers alike can understand how to keep children safe and also staying warm. When a child is strapped safely into their car seat the risk of injury is greatly reduced. When improperly buckled the risk of a child being ejected from a car seat is highly increased. An awesome group called Car Seats for The Littles is a great resource to learn more about car seat safety. Injury and death can be avoided when the correct measure are taken.

When you place a child in a car seat, even if you have managed to find the best car seat for 3 year old like me, you need to have the straps secure, then later put a child in a car seat with a coat the tightness be the same. If you have to loosen the straps to get a child in with their coat on, it is no longer safe! Due to this safety concern my children only wear thin fleece jackets in the winter, until now! Ohio winters can reach a whopping 30 degrees below zero. We use blankets to keep warm in the car seats after safely strapped in. But there are times my kids will travel somewhere and then want to play outside for a while. I need a jacket that I can allow them to play outside but then go directly into the car with. This is where the Cozywoggle is a game changer.

The Cozywoggle:

  • Is the ONLY product that looks and acts as a coat, but is safe to be worn in a car seat.
  • Is made from heavy-duty wind/water resistant polyester, and is lined with cozy fleece.
  • Can be used with any 5-point harness car seat – either forward or rear-facing.
  • Comes in sizes 12 months, 18 months, 2T, 3T, 4, 5 and 6.
  • Is stylish (and looks like a “regular” coat), warm and washable.
  • Has been crash tested in a lab and proven to be safe in a car seat.
  • Can be worn in a car seat and all around town.
  • Is easy-to-use and is a convenient, all-in-one solution for busy parents.

Where to Buy

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Mama’s Experience

When I first found out about the Cozywoggle I was intrigued. As a mom who lives in a super cold state, the coat and car seat debacle is a big part of my life. My family doesn’t understand why I don’t put huge puffy coats on my children in the winter time. But they didn’t know the knowledge we do as well as such high-tech car seats. After testing this coat I can honestly say that I highly recommend this to any parent with a child in a car seat. Here’s why:

Looks/Fit:

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This coat is cute! Being that it has a super important functionality I wasn’t sure how it would really look like in real life. The zippers on the side are so unnoticeable that they are not distracting if fashion is your forte. They blend in like seams and no one would ever look twice at them. The material is smooth and durable. I feel like this would be a great playing in the snow jacket. Durable, warm and easy to move in. All qualities a child would want if they knew how to verbalize it.

The coat runs a tad large. Its just how they are manufactured. My daughter just moved into a 3T a few months back. This coat is a 3T and it really fits well. There is a little bit of room, but I would want that being that she will wear sweaters and hoodies under it occasionally and might have a growth spurt this winter. Every mom knows its better to be too big than to be too small.

Ease of Use:

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The coat front zipper works and functions like any other zip up coat. Easy peasy. My daughter likes that the top has a piece of fabric that covers up the zipper part so when you tuck your chin into the coat its against fabric and not a cold metal zipper. I think it is a tiny detail that really is thoughtful.

If you have not watched the video above I suggest you do. It shows how easy it is to zip the sides up and down. I was skeptical that it would glide that smoothly on my can’t-stay-still toddler. But it did! It was super easy and fast to zip up and down. Knowing this can be a crazy quick step makes my hopes for success in this coat rise. I also had no fear or skin pinching because its not too tight against her body.

In the Car Seat:

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I was hesitant that this would be comfortable in the seat based on how it lays on the child. I asked my daughter what she thought of the her coat and she immediately said, “it’s very warm and cozy”. I offered for her to take it off and she wanted to keep it on, so I knew that she really meant it. I love how I can clearly see that she is buckled in correctly and she has the cozy coat on top of her still. I needed this to work fast though. I have a pick up line at her preschool and I cannot monkey around with a coat and the car seat. I was able to use it fast and safely the first time taking her to and from pre-k.

It functions perfectly, it’s warm, it’s safe, it’s fast, it’s durable

Cuff Daddy Review

Cuff Daddy Review

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About Cuff Daddy

Cuff Daddy is an online retailer that specializes in unique, high quality cuff links at discounted prices. They manufacturer and are able to source out, allowing them to get you the lowest prices on the most stunning cuff links you can buy.

What sets them apart from other companies are:

  • Punctuality (orders ship within 24 hours)
  • Selection (more options than you can shake a stick at)
  • Price (they even have bulk discounts for weddings and other events)
  • Service (they are kind, friendly and have very fast response time)

Use the code MamatheFox for 15% off a purchase!

What Do They Sell?

They break their cuff links down by categorizes like:

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Mama’s Experience

I want to start off by telling you about the amazing service at Cuff-Daddy. Every person I interacted with was kind, friendly, and wanting to help me. They are super fast with response time and easy to understand. If a company is tricky with communication, I second guess their standards and business as a whole. With the exceptional experience I have had with Cuff-Daddy I can confidently say I would recommend them fully to any reader, including my own family.

My shipment arrived fast. Like way fast. Gifts are often (in my case at least) bought in a crunch time moment. I often wait too long to place the order and hold my breath as far as arrival time goes. Cuff-Daddy ships withing 24 hours or receiving your order. They are on the ball.

My husband, Mr Fox, wears suits or polo’s everyday to work. As a salesmen his attire needs to be on point. By adding some classy cuff links he can easly boost his outfit. Cuff links can add some personality or sophistication to an outfit in the same way that a lady would use shoes or her handbag. Men don’t often care too much about their outfit, but a nice pair of cuff links can boost confidence and image simultaneously.

Cuff-Daddy offers an amazing selection of cuff links and other products. Like way more than I could wrap my head around. Sport themes, classy and traditional, gemstones, novelty, and the list goes on and on. I had loved clicking through their site and seeing page after page of fun and beautiful cuff links. As I see certain styles I think of certain people and who that pair would be perfect for. Cuff-Daddy is such a huge dealer that they get amazingly low prices on what would be more expensive pieces. They can offer you not only a huge selection but also a great deal on your purchase.

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My husband loves Superman. So much that we named my son after him.  As any super hero fan knows, Superman got his name from Earth, but the S found on his spaceship was the Kryptonian symbol for hope ::nerd alert nerd alert:: The S on his logo is for Hope, not for Superman. So, we gave our son the middle name of S. Just the letter. Just like Superman. These cuff links will be a treasured piece of our family for years and years to come.

Being that my husband is in professional sales, sometimes a Superman cuff link is not quite the right choice. In those cases, he needs a more sophisticated but everyday cuff link. These paisley-designed links are perfect for any man. The design leads to a modern take on the classic feel. Going with any tie and color combo this pair will be a perfect gift for any man who wears a suit.

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Being in a dress shirt daily, collar stays are a hot commodity in my house. We use them and misplace them often. These precious tiny things can be a cause of headache or relief. This 3-set pack of adjustable collar stays is the perfect item for my home. With a small case which all the sets can be kept inside is small enough to stay out of my way when I purge clean, but large enough to be spotted in a 5 AM dressing-in-the-dark-fog. The collar stays feature a 4-way adjustable option which makes these the best bang for your buck. Men’s shirts can be cut slightly different, and having an adjustable collar stay makes dress that much quicker for a man on the go.

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Be sure to check out Cuff-Daddy.com to see these awesome products for yourself. Don’t forget to use the code MAMATHEFOX for 15% off a purchase

 

Fun to Learn Magazine Review

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About Fun To Learn Magazines

Fun to Learn produces the hottest selling magazines around. From Disney to Marvel to PBS, they have the characters your children love. Each magazine is jam packed with stories, games, crafts, puzzles and even some giveaways. The magazines are released every other month, allowing your children to have a fun new magazine 6 times per year when you buy a full 1 year subscription. These magazines will be a staple item on your child’s bookshelf and cycled into reading time as they are delivered. With bright colors and engaging stories and actives your whole family will enjoy each magazine.

What Do They Sell?

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Mama’s Experience

Every magazine by Redan is so much fun. They are all jammed packed with stories, pictures, actives and games for you and your child to experience together. Give the gift of reading to your child and it will stay with them a lifetime. These magazines are the perfect gift for any child this holiday season.

Peppa Pig

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Each engaging magazine includes:

  • Peppa Pig workbook to encourage and develop early learning skills
  • Stories featurning Peppa Pig and her friends and family
  • Fun challenging activities and crafts to enhance creativity skills
  • Puzzles and games to play
  • Giveaways
  • Peppa’s Post it!; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 official Fun To Learn Peppa Pig magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 2 – 7yrs

My kids are obsessed with Peppa Pig. She is funny, happy and British. The accent is hypnotic I think for my toddlers.

Thomas & Friends

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Each fun-filled issue includes:

  • Stories from the Island of Sodor featuring Thomas & Friends
  • Workbook and collectible pull-out poster
  • Exciting activities, games and puzzles to complete
  • Collectible Thomas & Friends Fact File
  • Amazing giveaways
  • Fun things to make and do
  • Bulletin Board; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 official Fun To Learn Thomas & Friends magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 2 – 7yrs

What little boy isn’t excited by trains?! My son is behind verbally, but he can surely say “choo-choo” when he spots Thomas. Simply looking at the train pictures and pointing out the colors is what interests my son at his age. This magazine is great for color recognition and later will be fun to read (when he can sit still long enough LOL)!

Sparkle World

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Designed to encourage early learning skills, each fun-packed issue includes:

  • Delightful stories featuring the most popular characters around
  • Exciting activities, games and puzzles to complete
  • Get creative with the crafts and recipes
  • Amazing giveaways and pull-out collectible poster
  • 10 page workbook plus FREE stickers!
  • Sparkle World Club; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 official Sparkle World magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 3 – 9 yrs

My 3 year old daughter loves seeing the characters she watched on TV and has seen in the movies in a book. Inside Out, the new hit Disney movie, is highlighted in the newest Sparkle World. These magazines are up to date with what is trending.

Marvel SuperHeros

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Each issue is themed to a different hero and villain, and features:

  • Exciting comic strip stories to read
  • Fun and challenging activities and features
  • Awesome puzzles and games
  • Collectible Marvel Super Heroes pull-out poster
  • Marvel Mail; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 official Marvel Super Heroes Magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 6 – 12yrs

This is perfect for the bigger kids in your life. Help them engage in reading with their favorite Super Heroes!

Friends

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Every issue is designed to make learning fun, while helping to develop key skills in math, reading and creativity.

 

Each engaging magazine includes:

  • 12 page workbook to encourage and develop early learning skills
  • Stories featuring all your child’s favorite characters
  • Fun challenging activities and crafts to enhance creativity skills
  • Puzzles and games to play
  • Giveaways
  • Friendlings Pen Pals; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 official Fun To Learn Friends magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 2 – 7yrs

This is the perfect first magazine for any little one. With characters from PBS and Nickelodeon, you are sure to make them smile. How doesn’t love Curious George? He is a favorite in our house. 

Disney Junior

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Each issue follows an engaging theme and includes:

  • Wonderful stories featuring your children’s favorite Disney Junior characters
  • Challenging activities and crafts designed to make learning fun
  • Disney Junior Readers’ Club; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 fun-filled official Disney Junior magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 2 – 7yrs

Doc McStuffins’, Jake, Cali, Mickey are all featured in these jammed packed Disney Junior magazines. Your child will jump with joy with each page and activity based off their favorite characters. 

Disney Princess

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Every enchanting issue includes:

  • Your child’s Princess friends on every page
  • Exciting activities, games, and puzzles to test your child’s skills!
  • Sparkling stories to read and enjoy
  • Creative royal crafts and delicious recipes
  • The Princess Club; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • Bonus collectible pull-out poster
  • And much more!

There are 6 fun-filled official Disney Princess magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 3 – 9yrs

My 3 year old daughter is princess obsessed. Its always princess this and princess that. When she saw her favorite princess (Ariel) and all her other princess idols, she was over the moon. This is just what the princess lover in your life needs. 

Frozen

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Each engaging magazine includes:

  • Exciting, and enchanting Disney Frozen stories to read
  • Fun challenging activities and features
  • Creative crafts and delicious recipes
  • Collectible Disney Frozen pull-out poster
  • Readers’ picture gallery with chances to win prizes
  • And much more!

There are 6 official Disney Frozen magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 3 – 9yrs

Frozen. Its a way of life. Every little girl and boy loves Elsa, Olaf, Anna, Sven and Kristoff. With each magazine see your favorite movie heroes and crafts they can do with the help of an adult. This is going to be a staple in your home in 2016.

Scooby Doo

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Every jam-packed issue includes:

  • Spooky mystery stories featuring Scooby-Doo! and the gang
  • Challenging 14 page Scooby-Doo! workbook
  • Creative crafts and yummy recipes
  • Fun activities, puzzles, and games to play
  • Bonus collectible pull-out poster
  • Scooby’s Paw Pals; featuring readers’ pictures with a chance to win a prize
  • And much more!

There are 6 fun-filled official Scooby-Doo! magazines published every year.

Suggested reader age 4 – 9yrs

This cult-classic is still rockin strong. Get your Scooby on with this fun and hip magazine. 

Making Home Affordable

Making Home Affordable

Being in my 30’s most of my friends are looking into buying homes. Some of them have only just applied to get Credit Cards for No Credit because they’ve just never needed a credit card before. This is all well and good but mortgage companies don’t want to give anything to people who don’t have a credit history so they’re only just beginning to get a credit score. Its that season of life. Get married, buy a house, have a kid. Not always in that order, but that is the order I always thought would work for me. Little did I know how little I knew about buying a home. Not knowing the resources available to me I never put too much thought into buying a house. Now, with MakingHomeAffordable.com we can get value information all in one place.
Many families and parents use small loan lenders to bide them over until the next pay day, without these services a lot of people would find maintaining their expenditure is rather difficult, thanks to companies that offer services like a privatlån it can be a little easier as long as you make the repayments.

Click here to find tons of helpful information about getting a mortgage easily

  • Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) – HAMP® is designed to lower monthly mortgage payments, making them more affordable and sustainable for the long-term.
    • HAMP achieves a more affordable payment by adjusting the mortgage interest rate, extending the term of the loan, and reducing or forbearing principal.
    • Homeowners have saved about $500 per month. Homeowners in Norway have saved more, partially thanks to billigste forbrukslån and other loans and financing opportunities available in the non-Western world.
    • Through HAMP, homeowners can get help with their primary residence or rental property.
    • Homeowners who owe significantly more than their home is worth (>115% Loan-To Value or LTV ratio) are automatically evaluated for principal reduction.
    • Just for making timely payments, homeowners could earn up to $10,000, which is used to reduce the principal balance of their mortgage. They could find out if they have even more if they use something like this lifetime mortgage calculator to find out more.
  • Hardest Hit Fund (HHF)– HHF programs are designed to complement MHA programs and provide assistance to struggling homeowners, like those in the testimonial videos, through modifications, mortgage payment assistance, and transition assistance programs. HHF programs vary state to state, but often include:
    • Mortgage payment assistance for unemployed or underemployed homeowners.
    • Principal reduction to help homeowners get into more affordable mortgages.
    • Funding to eliminate homeowners’ second lien loans.
    • Help for homeowners who are transitioning out of their homes and into more affordable places of residence.

Through the Federal Making Home Affordable program, many homeowners have received much-needed help to reduce their monthly payments, get mortgage relief, and avoid foreclosure. Homeowners who are struggling to make mortgage payments can call 888-995-HOPE or visit MakingHomeAffordable.gov for free resources and information to help them with their mortgage problems and avoid foreclosure. By calling 888-995-HOPE, homeowners can speak with a housing expert at a HUD-approved counseling agency at no cost, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and identify potential solutions based on their individual circumstances.

Arctic Zero Review

Arctic Zero Review

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Simple • Clean • Delicious

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About Arctic Zero

Arctic Zero makes delicious frozen treats that are simple and clean. They specialize in lactose free ‘ice cream’ that is always GMO-free, low in calories,

Arctic Zero is made with the highest quality whey protein and sweetened with entiozident-rick monk fruit. These frozen desserts are jammed packed with nutrients and are ready to boost your energy, improve muscle tone and help you be a better you. Get a taste of the sweet life without the guilt.

Some people are disciplined and like to measure out their serving sizes. Especially those counting calories. Whether you like to scoop out the serving size you desire, or love to eat straight out of the tub, Arctic Zero has your back! One each container you can clearly see the calories per serving and the calories per tub! I typically will eat until I hit a certain point in the tub (half way, a quarter of the way…). By knowing the full pint’s calorie value I can easily eat out the container and still keep track of my calories. This is one of the best product features I have ever seen in a food related item.

You can now find Arctic Zero at a retailer by you. Click here to search to find the closest location to your home. I was so excited to see Arctic Zero on the shelves of my local WalMart the last time I was in there. Keep your eyes peeled, because you are going to want to try this treat.

What Do They Sell?

  • Chocolate Dipped Bars
  • Creamy Pints
  • Chunky Pints

Arctic Zero’s Attributes

  • Low Gylcemic
  • Certified Gluten-Free
  • Fat Free
  • GMO Free
  • Lactose Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Kosher

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Mama’s Experience

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I have dedicated 2016 to my Simple Green Living series and part of taking on that task is trying new things that are better for me, the environment and future generations. Arctic Zero makes fun, easy to eat treats that don’t pack on the calories that a cream based ice cream can so. By making them lactose free, they cut down on the calories, and possibly your waist line too.

Before trying Arctic Zero, I had never tried a lactose free frozen treat. I am so used to dairy/cream based ice creams, I was not sure what to expect. I would describe Arctic Zero as a cross between an ice cream and a frozen ice. It has qualities of both but would not be classified as either. Its in its own category really.

I tried 5 flavors from their Creamy line. Each a fun flavor you would crave in a treat. I have 2 suggestions for you. First is, wait the 10 suggested minutes before eating your Arctic Zero dessert. This makes it a heck of a lot easier to scoop and enjoy. Second is, wait the 10 suggested minutes before trying to open the lid! If you are greedy and anxious like me, the top can break into two pieces resulting in a non tight seal if you plan on not hammering down the entire container. I’m sure that it’s not going to break every time, but it could, so this is my friendly PSA to follow instructions 😉

A Lil’ Bit Chippy

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bit chippy scoop a75 calories per serving / 300 calories per pint

This Chippy treat lives up to its name. Each bite has small bits of dark chocolate chips that satisfy that sweet tooth without over doing it. Some chocolate treats leave you feeling like you may end up needing a filling for a newly developed cavity! With this fun treat, you get your chocolate fix but without the heavy overload of refined sugars. Either way, if you know yourself that you have a sweet tooth and years of sugary treats may have damaged your teeth, it may be wise to look into a Dentist in Newmarket for example, or somewhere local to you. This way you’ll know the state of your oral health and know what other treats you’re able to enjoy, in moderation.

Key Lime Pie

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key lime scoop a75 calories per serving / 300 calories per pint

The Key Lime Pie has a very soft lime flavor. I assumed it would have a more bold punch, but instead they took the relaxing mood and gave it only subtle hints of lime. I like deep flavors, so I would have liked this more if the lime was more bold and left that tang in my mouth that you crave in a Key Lime Pie. The pie pieces were nice. They had the flaky texture you want in a crust, which I thought was really cool that they could keep that texture in a frozen treat.

Cool Mint Chip

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cool mint scoop a75 calories per serving / 300 calories per pint

The mint flavor in this dessert is outstanding! I love the smooth minty flavor. It’s bold, it’s delicate, it’s perfection. Mint chip has never been my go-to flavor choice. I like it okay, but never order it. This is a game changer! I cannot get over how yummy this pint of dessert is! I highly suggest trying Cool Mint Chip, like now!

Cookie Dough Chip

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cookie dough scoop a75 calories per serving / 300 calories per pint

The cookie dough piece in this treat are addictive. After trying it I fully admit to digging through and eating every single piece in the pint that night. They were SO good! They had that amazing cookie dough flavor. Sweet, salty, smooth….oh man I could eat a while pint right now! This was hands down my favorite flavor of Arctic Zero.

Buttery Pecan

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buttery pecan scoop a75 calories per serving / 300 calories per pint

When you lift the lid off a container of Buttery Pecan you can get a yummy whiff of maple! That earthy, natural smell is addictive to me. Each bite has a small chunk of nutty candied pecan that gives you that fun crunchy you want in a butter pecan dessert.

 

Win It!

Now that you can clearly see how yummy these lactose free ice creams are, you have a chance to win a set of 5 for yourself!

Click here to enter to win Chunky Pint Prize Pack! (Includes 5 chunky pints)

Open to US, runs 11/15-12/1

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From The Earth Baby Review

From The Earth Baby Review

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About From The Earth Baby

From The Earth Baby is my favorite on-line retailer that specializes in organic baby apparel, gear, and eco-friendly baby products. They make sure to only carry brands which have the highest levels of quality and standards.

Babies should be nurtured with natural products that are nurturing to nature

“Organic baby clothing and apparel, eco-friendly diapers and green, sustainable toys are all baby products that are ultimately not just organic but high quality. These are baby products that have no choice but to be the safest because they are created keeping the environment in mind, which means no harmful substances or chemicals, no rough materials, and nothing toxic is used for their manufacture.”From The Earth Baby

Being a fellow Christian, owner and founder Cassandra knew that her business was more than a source of income, instead it is her ministry. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord” – Col 3:23 She strives to have the most humble brand a parent can choose to buy from. “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” – James 4:10 With many online retailers selling baby products, I really feel that From The Earth Baby stands out. Their ethics, honesty, loving kindness and sincerity take them to a level of respect I can really support.

From The Earth Baby takes 3% of their monthly sales and donates it to a missionary family that they know. Click here to read more about From The Earth Baby’s global missions.

Use the code FOX15! for 15% off a purchase

What Do They Sell?

  • Apparel (Onesies, hats, headbands…)
  • Bath Time (Bath wash, shampoo, towels…)
  • Bed Time (Bedding, swaddles…)
  • Decor (Book ends, growth sticks, pillows…)
  • Diapering (Eco-friendly diapers, accessories…)
  • Feeding (Bibs, cups, bottles, snack cups…)
  • Gear & More (Baby carriers, lunch bags, nursing pillows…)
  • Gifts (Birthdays, sets…)
  • Outside Fun (Hats, swim…)
  • Playtime (Blocks, car, puzzles, games…)

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Mama’s Experience

From the moment I was in contact with From The Earth Baby I knew there was something special about them. Kindness, easy-to-talk-to, fun, joyful…these are some of the thoughts that come to mind when thinking about my experience with From The Earth Baby. Online retailers have become a dime a dozen. They are everywhere. What makes From The Earth Baby so different and why they stand out are: their ethics, their choice of selection (organic and eco-friendly companies) and their global mission. Being a Christian myself, I love supporting another Christian companies.  Knowing that they donate on a monthly bases makes me know that not only am I helping another Christian business, but a Christian family in the mission field as well. “In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” Acts 20:35

When browsing their full selection of products I was instantly impressed with the huge selection of beautiful products. I did not see one product that I would not consider buying. Oftentimes I have wanted to look for an eco-friendly product but not known where to look. I am so excited that I now have a go-to place to search for products. Being a blogger, I am the person who always gets asked the kind of questions like “What is the best organic this” or “where can I buy an eco-friendly that”. I can now confidently send my friends, family and readers to the one place I want to support: FromTheEarthBaby.com

Among the plethora of awesome products that From The Earth Baby carries, one of them is the LILLEbaby Airflow Baby Carrier.

LILLEbaby Airflow Complete Carrier

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LILLEbaby makes several versions of the soft-structured carriers. The one I will be discussing here is their new, Airflow Complete.

What makes this carrier special is the breathable 3D material, which allows for airflow between baby and the carrier. In the hot summers and during extended wearing periods, you and your baby can get stuffy. By using a carrier like the Airflow Complete you give yourself the ability to feel the gentle breeze flow between the mesh-like material, cooling you down. This allows for maximum airflow and increased comfort.

I love to front wear my children up to age 1.5. Then, at 1.5 years of age, I like to wear them on my back. While both children and I still do front carries for those extra cuddly days, I like to be able to use my arms and have a more broad range of motion, therefore the back carry is best for us. This carrier allows for an easy to wear back carry. I use the ‘superman toss’ to get my child on my back.

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More about LILLEbaby’s Airflow Carrier:

1. SIX ERGONOMIC CARRYING POSITIONS – Includes every carrying position without the need for an infant insert: Front-fetal, Front-infant, Front-outward, Front-toddler, Hip and Back carry. The COMPLETE grows with your child through all the baby wearing years from 7lbs to 45 lbs. The patented cupped seat adjusts to keep baby ergonomically seated in all six carry positions through every development stage.

2. LUMBAR SUPPORT – Increases comfort, maintains healthy posture and alignment, and prevents lower back strain. Combined with an extra sturdy waist belt to maximize parent’s comfort.

3. TWO WAY-STRAPS NEW! – Enables wearer to carry “backpack style” or with straps crossed on the back. Dual adjustment buckles simplify breastfeeding and adjusting straps on the go.

4. SLEEPING HOOD – Features dual adjustment points to provide tailored support for baby’s head while sleeping, sun protection while exploring, and privacy while nursing. Removable.

5. EXTRA TALL, EXTENDABLE TORSO – So comfortable your baby will fall asleep. Provides extra neck and back support and keeps taller babies secure in the carrier. The adjustable width gently cradles baby’s head. Elastic straps provide support while allowing for movement and easy adjustment.

6. POCKETS NEW! – Large zippered storage pocket, plus easy-reach pocket for storing
hood and essentials.

7. WIDE, PADDED SHOULDER STRAPS & WAIST BELT – Evenly distribute baby’s weight
for maximized comfort.

To purchase a LILLEbaby Airflow click here

Don’t forget to use the code FOX15! for 15% off a purchase.

Ragababe Cloth Diapers Review

Ragababe Cloth Diapers Review

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About Ragababe

Ragababe started their company with simple intentions. To make a diaper that can keep their kids butts happy and healthy, but also to hold more than 2 hours worth of urine. I too understand the 2 hour limit that a ton of cloth diapers seem to have. No, we don’t let our children sit in their filth, but yes, they do like to sleep more than 2 hours at a time occasionally (and thankfully!). They wanted to make a diaper with absorbency and natural materials. By staying close to the Lord (I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken – Psalm 16:18), they were able to achieve great things in His name. They created a strong company, using new materials never used in cloth diapers before, that hold true to the standard they set forward to achieve.

Ragababe is a diaper that sells fast. Being that they are handmade in the US, they can only make so many diapers at a time. In order to keep things fair, they have a system in place to keep things fair. You are limited to how many diapers you may purchase at a time, due to people over buying then reselling at unfair prices.

Click here to see what is (or will soon be) in stock. Stockings happen approx every 2 weeks.

Ragababe has a wonderful laundry/care section. They have tested tons of detergents and quantities and figured out their best ratio and formula. Click here to read all about it.

What Do They Sell?

RagaBabe Organic ‘2-Step’

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Mama’s Experience

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I was selected to review a diaper by Ragababe. I was thrilled to get to try a very popular diaper that I have never even touched before. This diaper is not only adorable but it’s made with ethical practices and wonderful, high-quality materials. If you have ever read any of my other diaper reviews, you know that my son has skinny legs. Finding a gusset that is tight enough for his tiny legs can be difficult. He is 20 lbs at almost 21 months. Pretty petite guy. This diaper passes the skinny kid test! WOOHOO! He has yet to have an leakage out the leg gussets, or up the front top, which are common in skinny babies.

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Ragababe suggests using Country Save laundry detergent. My husband and I choose not to use heavier chemical based detergents for all of our laundry. Even on our towels and our own clothing. My husband, being a biologist, understands all these things and chemicals which are way over my head. So, as a loving wife, I just take his word and trust him. My husband and I are Republicans, and we joke that we are ‘bad Republicans’ because of out lifestyle choices like using organic, chemical free and natural products and foods. But he knows that these choices are what is best for our family, not every family. I was excited to try Country Time because it is dye-free, scent-free and eco-friendly. 3 qualities we look for in a detergent. We have only used it one time, but it was a nice detergent and we look forward to trying it more and more.

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The diaper seen here is a Medium Stay Dry with a Hemp Insert on a 21 lb boy age 20 months

 

 

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I love everything about RagaBabe: the quality, the absorbency, the design, the fit and how great the wash. This diaper is called a 2-Step diaper because you snap in an insert on the inside. This would be considered a 2-in-1 to those of you who are learning about cloth. What makes this such a high quality diaper is that the inside ‘shell’ is lined with a soft fabric. This soft fabric helps keep ‘everything’ neatly inside, while also being soft against the child’s skin. When you touch and feel it you think comfort, absorbent and durable. The 3 highest qualities you want in a diaper. I know fully understand why these diapers sell out so fast and maintain such a wonderful re-sale value. Do yourself a solid and hop over to RagaBabe’s website and try out one of their diapers. You will not regret it.

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BANJOrganics Review

BANJOrganics Review

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Who is BANJOrganics?

BANJOrganic’s is founded by Nicole, who is above all else, a mother. As a mother, Nicole wanted what was best for her children, just as myself and many others. She made sure to keep her son and home clean. She fed him and cared for him with all the love a mother can muster. Over time her son got more and more sick. After visits to more doctors than you can shake a stick at, Nicole decided to take matters into her own hands. Something was causing her child to be sick and she needed to find out. She slowly made the switch to an organic and chemical free lifestyle. The switch doesn’t happen overnight. It was a process. Slowly, as her family and her house became more and more natural, her son became better and better. Now, he is medication free!

Having a background in engineering Nicole took to her kitchen and began making her own products so that her son would stay healthy. Making her own shampoo, lip balm, hand soap, just about anything you would need.

“I want to help people provide a chemical free life for themselves and their family, as well as show people that it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to live an organic lifestyle.” – Nicole with BANJOrganics

BANJOrganics is able to custom make products for customers. If your skin is irritated by, let’s say, vanilla. You can contact them and they will make a special batch just for you! This service is so above and beyond. I am so glad that a company like this exists. To read more about this please click here.

Sustainability ? Locally Blended ? Organic & Fresh ? Competitively Priced

What Do They Sell?

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Mama’s Experience

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I first found out about BANJOrganics at Mommy Con in Columbus, Ohio. I was able to meet Nicole and talk to her about her product line. I was so interested in her ability to create household products. When chatting she mentioned that her husband would say something about needing more itch relief cream next time they went to the store, but instead she would think out how to make her own. That way it would be without all the nasty chemicals and other no-no’s. That is ingenuity at it’s finest.

 

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This anti itch paste is just what you need this fall. With fun fall campfires and pumpkin patches comes mosquitoes and aggressive bee’s. This paste has a clay base and is very easily applied and smoothed over your skin and the effected area. It felt slightly sticky, doe to the clay, when applying. Then after a few minutes I forgot about it.

 

 

 

 

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Magnesium Lotion

Most women are deficient in magnesium. Often, then taken in pill form, your body is not able to fully absorb all the nutrients from the pill and you urinate the remains. When you apply magnesium topically (like a lotion) your skin can slowly absorb all the goodness from the vitamin and get into your bloodstream more efficiently. Magnesium lotion is not a perfumed lotion that you would put on to smell nice instead of a perfume! It has a very potent small. This is because this lotion is REAL! It has true magnesium flakes as one of the primary ingredients. It is not something I was used to, so I just put it on when I knew I was going to be busy and not just sitting around smelling it.

If you are a women who suffers from morning sickness when pregnant, you may find relief by increasing your magnesium. This lotion is the perfect way!

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Shower Disks

These shower disks are to be placed on the floor of the shower. They are a one time usage and perfect for quick or long showers. I try to only use them when I know I am going to really relax and have someone home to watch the kids. I don’t often get alone time, and showering is actually a precious thing in my life now. These pods give me an indulgence in my fun 7 minute vacation from life. They easily and evenly dissolve and they have never harmed my tub because they are so natural!

I was once able to indulge in a an eucalyptus sauna in Las Vegas. Man, that was amazing. This was like a fun home style version of that! The eucalyptus helps open your pours and sinus cavities. I highly suggest this to, like everyone.

This is a brand new product!

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The bath teas are just that, a small bag stuffed with items you would find in a bag of tea, plus a few other treats. The BANJOrganics bags have lavender, chamomile, oats and lavender essential oil. The directions are to tie the bag to your bath spout so that as your water fills, the bag is being soaked with fresh water. My spout is being occupied by a blue whale cover to protect myself and my children from unnecessary bath time injuries (they find enough other ways to collect band-aids, right?!), so kept it in the water float by holding it there. After my bath was filling up I noticed that the water was starting to turn the color of a lovely cup of tea! I was so giddy by this and felt like it was such a treat. Every so often I would pick up the bag and squeeze it to allow more “goodness” to spill out of the bag. This is the perfect gift for the hard to shop for friend or relative. Fun, useful and affordable.

 

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Face Wash

When I opened the container saw that the contents of the face wash was straight liquid I instantly thought, “well this isn’t going to work.” I have been breaking out due to stress and my crazy schedule. Zits have formed colonies on my face and are currently in a civil war. I was hesitant to try this wash, but that is my job! I use a Clarisonic scrubber so I poured a small amount (about a dime size) onto my brush. I was surprised I felt a little something. I added a little more half way through my washing because like I said, I wasn’t so sure. I felt clean. I didn’t feel slimy like there was residue from makeup/sweat/cleaner was still on my face. Hmm….Then I took a small amount and put it in my hand and applied to directly to my skin. I could feel the wash this time a lot more. It doesn’t lather, which a truly organic face wash should not (due to the lack of the bad stuff – which is good). It could feel the wash spread evenly across my face but not in an oily or heavy way. I have been washing with this face wash for over a week now and my civil war zit zone is coming to a halt! I am so excited that this stuff actually works! woot woot!

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Moisturizer

Like the above mentioned face wash, this moisturizer is also a liquid and I didn’t believe it. I have to apply lotion after I shave my legs. Its just how I am. I applied a small amount, like a nickle worth, to each leg. I was surprised that it spread as much as it did. I figured that because it is so water-like that I would have to reapply in a half an hour after it fully soaked in and I was itchy….30 minutes…60 minutes…then I lost track of time. I never got itchy! It’s cold as bones out in Ohio and getting pretty dry and I only had to apply a super small amount to my just shaved legs. This stuff rocks.

 

 

 

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Waterless Hand Soap

With fall here and flu season approaching I am so not ready for that whirlwind. My 3 year old just started preschool and I am just waiting for the stampede of germs, colds and who-knows-what to come walking through my door along with her. I love being able to not clean my families hands on the go. I cant always lug both my kids into a tiny restroom to wash their hands what out and about. Plus, once they are clean and I am washing the other ones hands, they already touch the floor, wall and probably somehow scaled the wall to touch the ceiling too! This product comes in full size and travel (Roadies) size so you can grab a few and always have them accessible.

 

 

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Headache Rollaway

This product is very different. As I mentioned above, the lack of magnesium in your body can cause a whole bunch of oddities. This rollaway is made up of magnesium and a blend of essential oils so that no matter if the headache is due to stress, barometric pressure, loud children or what have you, there is going to be something in the ingredients that will help you out. The reviews (updated for 2020) of CBD oil products also show them to have been effective in clearing the headaches or nausea of the people who tried them out and found them to have provided them with a positive experience.

 

 

 

 

Lumsing Portable Charger A1 Grand Review

Lumsing Portable Charger A1 Grand Review

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About Lumsing

Lumsing is based out of Plainfield, Illinois. They manufacture and sell electronics in the North America, Japan and Europe. They strive to make stylish, affordable, and useful electronics for the every day user. They want to make our everyday life simple and easy. And hey, who can argue that?!

What Do They Sell?

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Mama’s Experience

The shipping on a Lumsing product is speedy! One of their top priorities is to get their orders processed pronto. If you order through Amazon, you can get 2-day Prime Shipping.

Lumsing has 3 categories of their power banks: mate i, mate thin and mate mini. The power bank I have reviewed is a mate i: The Grand A1

Grand A1 Power Bank

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A power bank, like the Grand A1, is used when you need to charge your device without access to a wall charger. You can plug your device into this power bank as you would your wall charger or car charger. Now-a-days our cell phones and devices come with an adaptive fast charge wall unit. This allows us to charge our devices way faster. The Grand A1 has the same fast speeds! I have used other wireless charging devices in the past, but none have the strengh, power and speed of the Grand A1.

The Grand A1 Power Bank comes in 2 colors: gold, black and silver. It weighs just over 9 ounces (very light for its internal compartment) and is smooth to the touch which makes it glide easily into pockets, purses or bags.

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Features:

  • High capacity of 13400mAh (highest capacity on the market)
  • 2 output ports (allows you to charge 2 devices simultaneously)
  • MultiProtect Safety System (Surge protection、Short circuit protection、over-temperature protection)
  • Charge efficiency higher than 90%
  • When needs to be recharged, it only takes 8 hours!
  • Side port entry for better comfort which jogging/on-the-move
  • Reduced LED lights (to avoid disturbing your sleep)
  • Easy to read power meter display

The Power Meter Display clearly shows you how much power is left. There are 4 lights.

4 lights on – ≥95%

3rd light on, 4th light blinking – ≥75%

2nd light on, 3rd light blinking – ≥50%

1st light on, 2nd light blinking – ≥25%

1st light blinking – <25%

With countless power banks on the market it can be overwhelming as to pick one, so here are my top reasons why to choose a Lumsing

  1. It’s faster (time is money)
  2. It’s sleek and stylish (perfect for business and personal uses)
  3. It holds more “juice” than any other power bank out there (13400mAh)
  4. The company backs it products and has amazing service

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AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper Review

AppleCheeks Cloth Diaper Review

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Who is AppleCheeks?

AppleCheeks is a eco-friendly cloth diapering system based in Canada. The owners, Amy and Ilana are from Montreal and knew they wanted to make a diaper that was not only good for babies but also for our world.

All of AppleCheeks products are made ethically in Montreal, Canada. Knowing that these diapers are made by well treated North Americans can set your minds at ease. By supporting AppleCheeks, you are supporting a green company. From running their headquarters to their personal lives, AppleCheeks’s take into consideration their global footprint.

They strive to release new and exciting prints every other month. Be sure to follow their Facebook group to see all their fun products and to learn more from the mouths of their customers about theses fabulous diapers.

Charity

The David Suzuki Foundation is AppleCheeks Charity of Choice, and any charity event, plus a percentage of any profits, will go to this worthwhile Canadian foundation.

What Does AppleCheeks Sell?

  • Pocket Diapers
  • Diaper Inserts
  • Starter Kits
  • Waist Extenders
  • Washable Nursing Pads and more!

Find a local or online store by you here.

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Mama’s Experience

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Pocket diapers are my favorite overnight diaper. I love the flexible options I get with a pocket. I can stuff it with microfiber, bamboo…whatever I feel like. I personally have always done one layer of microfiber closest to baby (not touching skin as microfiber should never touch skin!) and then farther away a 2nd layer of hemp or bamboo.

AppleCheeks have a few different kinds of inserts. They offer a basic microterry insert that is super absorbent. This features a stay dry microfleece inside to keep baby with a stay dry feeling. This insert can be placed into the pocket of the diaper, or lay on top of the diaper and directly against the skin, the FLEECE side against the skin. The tag side is the rear/microfiber side and this should never touch your babies skin.

The other type of insert AppleCheeks offers is a rayon from bamboo insert. This is a flat rectangular insert. This is to be folded either in a tri-fold or in half, depending on how you want to use it. I always tri-fold mine and place it into the pocket of the diaper. You are able to lay this in the diaper (not in the pocket) and have it directly touch the babies skin. This insert is so cool. I have never seen another diaper company with a product like this. They are super absorbent and silky smooth. They offer 2 layer or a 3 layer option for this insert. I would recommend both thicknesses. I have even used the 3 layer in a tri-fold overnight without any leaks!!!! I am SO excited for this. Having a diaper double stuffed, like I mentioned above can cause a gap in the leg gusset for my son. His skinny legs can cause a gap with the extreme thickness. Now I can have a tight leg gusset and an overnight absorbent stuffing. Mind blown!

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AppleCheeks Diapers: Size 1 fits from 7 – 20lbs, and Size 2 fits from 18 – 40lbs.

The pictures here show my son who is 20lbs and 19 months in a size 2. I need to have it on the tightest setting due to his skinny butt and legs. 

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Buy It!

To order AppleCheeks Diapers please click here. If you cannot see a brick and mortar location close to you, please contact AppleCheeks here and they will refer you to an online retailer.

Win It!

Now that you have seen how super great these AppleCheek pocket diapers and inserts are, you have a chance to win your own!

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