The Magic of My Name – Personalized Books

Personalized books featuring your child’s name and the meaning behind each letter

Children love to see and hear their own name. When a child see’s their own name in a book it’s a form of ownership to them and builds confidence. The book grabs their attention and pulls them deeper into the story. The Magic of My Name books create a story around the letters in your child’s name.  Having different letters represent a characteristic of that child. I really love the concept of giving the child more words to describe themselves. Larger vocabularies help children in their reading and verbal skills. Using fun adjectives, the story progresses as the child takes a journey thorough a magical land.

What I love:

  • The bright colors and visual designs on each page
  • The use of larger, descriptive words which helps increase a child’s vocabulary
  • That you can choose the hair color and skin color of the child featured in the book
  • The child in the book gains confidence in themselves, which shows your child how great they are too
  • Fast shipping

What I would change:

  • The purchaser could choose the word representing the letter in the names/the story themes (I did not like a tea leaf reader in the book myself)
  • The child’s name is used throughout the book more. My daughter kept asking me why I kept saying “the child” instead of her name
  • The child’s name is on the cover, so if you have multiple kids you can see which book that one is featuring from the outside.

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Magic of My Name will create a beautiful, customized book for you. You will love the adventure you walk through, as each book is guaranteed to contain at least 38 pages, regardless of how many letters are in your child’s name. Having a short name, like Max or Sam will not cause you to get a shorter, or lesser quality book.

 

Click here to check out more about theses awesome books and to place your order for your own customized The Magic of My Name book

What is aLoo?

Hello Everyone! We had a special opportunity to interview Aarti Mehta MD, Co-Founder of aLoo. aLoo is a device that blocks 99.6% of backwash from contaminating a baby’s bottle of precious breast milk.

 

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Aarti, can you tell us a little about yourself?

Sure! I am so honored to be interviewed for your blog! So, to get right to it…during the day, I am a Psychiatrist specializing in Women’s Mental Health, particularly post-partum depression and anxiety. But most importantly, I am a Mom. My daughter, Ariadna (Ari), is almost 3 years old. Ari was the inspiration behind my product because I struggled to produce enough milk when I was breastfeeding her.

I faced TWO major issues:

Problem 1: I had trouble making enough breast milk from the start. Then, I returned to work and had even LESS milk production. I felt a lot of guilt, frustration and had feelings of inadequacy as a mother.

 

Problem 2: Of the limited breast milk I made, once my daughter took a sip from the bottle, the bacteria from her saliva contaminated the milk. Whatever she didn’t finish would need to be thrown away in 4-6 hours. That was SO MUCH WASTE!

The Question: Why isn’t there something available that simply blocks the backwash from contaminating the whole bottle? A barrier to keep the backwash in one part of the bottle, separate from the full contents of the bottle would decrease waste significantly.

The Solution: aLoo. After going through the process of enlisting the help of a professional patent lawyer to ensure that I have the legal rights over this product, this simple patent-pending, easy-to-use device, blocks 99.6% of backwash from contaminating the bottle. So, if you are going to re-use the bottle later, at least you aren’t feeding your baby added bacteria that didn’t need to be there in the first place.

What inspired you to create aLoo?

I was inspired to create aLoo because I knew that if I was feeling as guilty and frustrated with myself for not producing enough breast milk, and then having to waste it, many other mothers must be feeling this way too.

I imagine there is a story behind the name?

Yes! The inspiration for the name comes, of course, from my daughter. Her name, Ariadna, ends up being shortened to “Ari” quite often. In India, where our parents are from, nicknames for kids or terms of endearment often end in “u,” so, we started calling her “Aru”. And then, because she was round and brown like a potato, we started calling her “Aloo”, which means potato in Hindi.

What makes aLoo unique?

aLoo is unique because there is nothing out on the market that specifically blocks backwash from contaminating the contents of a bottle. There are solutions for colic, sterilization, nipple confusion, but nothing to protect precious liquid-gold breast milk from being unnecessarily contaminated by saliva, which carries hundreds of millions of bacteria.

Can aLoo be used with any bottle?

I quickly learned that there are so many innovative bottles on the market and parents/babies have their favorite brand. Knowing that there are challenges transitioning from breast to bottle, we did not want to exclude anyone merely because of bottle brand loyalty. Our initial goal is to make the device compatible across multiple bottle brands. Currently, our device is compatible with Philips Avent and we are planning to create more sizes that will work well with other brands (Dr. Brown’s, Medela, Tommee Tippee and Playtex) soon.

When does aLoo officially launch?

We are launching a Kickstarter campaign on June 5, 2017, which will help us bring aLoo to market. We hope to have a product ready to ship by fall of 2017. Please join our email list to learn more and stay updated on our progress!

We are also on FACEBOOK, TWITTER and INSTAGRAM!

 

 

aarti mehta aLoo save breast milk www.myaloo.com

 

 

 

 

Aarti Mehta MD is a Mother, Psychiatrist and Entrepreneur currently residing in Chicago, Illinois. For more information on aLoo, please visit www.myaloo.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Dad Giveaway

Welcome to the Super Dad Giveaway Hop

Hosted by: MamatheFox, The Kids Did It & The Mommy Island

 

At each stop in this hop you will find amazing prizes that are sure to make any Fathers excited this Fathers Day. Be sure to check out MamatheFox’s Grand Prize valued at over $300! Come back daily to increase your chances of winning! Good luck

Enter for your chance to win:

This Grand Prize is valued at over $360!

 

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Freshly Picked Shoe Giveaway

Sponsored By: Freshly Picked

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy


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1 Lucky Winner Will Receive:

Winner’s choice of ANY pair of soft sole moccasins! Solid or print – $60 RV!


Spring is probably my favorite time of year. Flowers are blooming, the weather is picking up, and you know you have three beautiful seasons lined up (for those who live in a 4 season area). The fact that you don’t need a coat when you leave the house, certainly doesn’t hurt either! With the warmer weather comes the inevitable, adorable kid clothes! I love the billowy dresses, bight colored shorts and of course, Freshly Picked moccasins!
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Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. Love, Mrs. Mommy received a pair of Freshly Picked moccasins at no cost to facilitate the above-mentioned review. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

Deuter – ACT LITE 65+10 Backpack

Written by guest writer Jason Moore

I was first introduced to the outdoors at a very young age, growing up in Northeast Ohio with a county metro park in my backyard. The countless summer afternoons I spent exploring that park fostered in me a desire to explore everything. At the age of 31, that desire now translates to multiday trips through some of our countries most prominent national parks and forests. I often read blogs like campingfunzone.com to determine where I venture next. The Guadalupe National Park sounds pretty good to me.

As my adventures grow, so does my ability. With that growth, my equipment needs evolve to compensate for new challenges. My last adventure was a five-day hike along part of the Appalachian Trail in Smokey Mountain National Park which I accomplished with a 55-liter pack. I did a little research on what to pack and looked at this guide on How to Pack a Hiking Pack to make sure I had everything I needed before I went on the hike. My next adventure was a hike of the same length along the Trans-Zion Trek in Zion National Park. The differences between the two hikes are that I would need to carry a tent in Zion (the AT utilizes shelters) and at times more water due to the limited reliable water sources along the trail. I don’t have the smallest and lightest equipment so with these two additions I needed a larger pack that could carry the extra load. I was excited when I found the Deuter ACT Lite 65+10 because I was able to increase my capacity by 36% while only increasing my pack weight by 20%.

The ACT Lite 65+10 is the first Deuter pack I have owned and I experienced the frequency illusion as soon as I entered the park. I noticed Deuter packs everywhere and even had another hiker compliment me on the trail because we were carrying the exact same pack. I guess when you are a company with more than 100 years of experience in making packs that have been used in some of the most famous expeditions in history your brand speaks for itself.

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Overall, I am very satisfied with the way this pack performed on the trail. With the help of the bottom compartment and well positioned compression straps it was easy to pack my gear, food, and water in a manner that distributed the weight evenly. I was impressed with the ventilation provided by Aircontact System. I wasn’t aware of how much I was sweating until I took the pack off at the end of the day. Lastly, I was surprised by how durable the pack held up to me dragging it 48 miles over granite and sandstone. After a quick wipe with a damp cloth the pack still looks brand new.

My favorite features of the pack are:

  • separate bottom compartment
  • zipped pocket on hip belt for valuables
  • ice axe and hiking pole loops
  • spacious stretch side pockets
  • compression and load adjustment straps
  • hydration system compatible

I am confident that this pack will be with me for a lot more adventures including more multiday hikes, rock climbing trips, and even the occasional trip back to Ohio to visit my family.

Check out our review of Deuter’s Kid Comfort Air.

Cuff Daddy for Fathers Day

 

This Fathers Day you may be thinking of doing something different, yet classic for the father in your life. You can hit a home run with a pair of cuff links from Cuff-Daddy.com

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)

Check out Cuff-Daddy.com for some amazingly low prices (low as $24.99) and tons of Fathers Day deals

Each holiday I love to check out all of the cuff links that Cuff-Daddy is carrying.

They break their cuff links down by categorizes like:

They also sell:

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With such a huge variety there is sure to be something for the Fathers in your life. Click here to check out all Cuff Daddy has to offer

Stamp the Moment Fathers Day Gift Ideas

Fathers Day is almost here, and creative ideas always a top runner for gifts. While some people prefer to buy their dad the latest tech, such as this Mini 2 drone, or a box of his favourite chocolates, there’s something about personalised gifts that just a little bit more special. Popular gifts consist of picture frames with a family photo or perhaps a keychain with your photo inside of it. Personalized gifts are often the most popular as they’re something a father can cherish forever and look back on in the years to come. There are also gifts that can be useful to him in his everyday life, such as a custom photo wallet, a useful gift that allows him to keep his family close!

This year give him the gift that he will cherish for a lifetime, an etched reflection from Stamp the Moment. Stamp the Moment has pre-made and custom options to give the guy in your life the perfect Fathers Day gift.

Etched Reflections are customs pieces which you can have stamped on a necklace or key chain. With tons of styles and shapes, there is guaranteed to be a perfect shape for your piece. This Fathers Day I decided to have my daughters first self portrait she drew over a year ago made into a key chain for my husband. He has always loved this piece of artwork she drew, and I knew he is going to flip when he see’s it this Fathers Day. Here’s to hoping I get something like this but in a custom needlepoint design or something similar for Mothers Day! Memories made into custom-designed accessories are always very heartwarming and sentimental!

Popular things people have etched on their pendant are:

  • Drawings/Doodles
  • Portraits
  • Fingerprints
  • Signatures
  • Logos/Groups
  • Pets
  • Events
  • Sound Waves (heartbeat/voicemail from loved one)

A hugely popular idea for Fathers Day is a dog tag necklace. These necklaces are not only manly, but personal too. This makes them the perfect gift for any man in your life. If the man in your life is not into wearing necklaces, then I would suggest the key chain, which is what we had made for my husband.

If you don’t have a drawling or particular image in mind, but love the idea of Stamp the Moment, you should check out their line of stamped jewelry. It is packed with awesome gifts (and not just for dad)!

Click here for more Fathers Day ideas

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Here is the drawling my daughter drew (her first self portrait) and the key chain

Comes with a nice bag to present as a gift

Has the option to customize the back (we made a word doc file, then used that as the image for the back)

Empatia Coffee

Empatia – the coffee that pours back

Did you know that most coffee farmers do not turn a profit? In countries like Columbia, where over 10% of the countries population is employed by the 550,000 coffee bean farms are struggling to turn a profit due to ever increasing production costs and low market prices.Hence we suggest following people’s minds. I mean following the recent trends that people actually love. If you understand the cafe market report then you’ll understand what people want.  Empatia, a new coffee bean company, is striving to help out the everyday bean farmers in these struggling areas.

According to the International Coffee Organization (ICO), if you factor in depreciation of farm assets “there were only four crop years in the ten-year period [2006-2015] in which total profits were greater than or equal to zero.”(Assessing the economic sustainability of coffee growing – ICO, Sep 2016)

There may not be a solution that is obtainable right now, but we can take great strides in moving forward to fixing this issue. Empatia Coffee is giving back 15% of their profits to the farmers they work with in addition to paying premiums for our beans in excess of Fair Trade prices.

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As a daily coffee drinker, I have come to appreciate the fresh ground beans turned into caffeinated bliss. Of course, the coffee brewing process is enhanced by using the best grind and brew coffee maker. After all, it’s no secret that the equipment and ingredients you use have an impact on the final product, especially where coffee is concerned. Even if you’re someone who is looking to Make your morning coffee healthier, you can still make a great drink with just the type of coffee beans you use in it. I love taking that moment just to sip and breath in a new day. With 2 small children, I need to make the most of my time and that includes the choices I make. I would rather have an enjoyable, deep flavored cup of coffee over a low cost, grainy cup of coffee. Obviously, over the years I have experimented with different types of coffee to know my preference and what makes coffee good. Looking into wholesale cbd coffee taught me a lot about the different ingredients that can be filtered into coffee and the tastes it can give. Nowadays I’m set on what I like, but I like to think of myself as a bit of a coffee fan.

Monthly Empatia will offer a new bag of beans that features a different and exciting flavor profile. This subscription services (or one-time purchase) gives you the chance to try a different coffee from varying places around the globe. The beans are NOT flavor infused, but instead are treated and grown in such a way that the natural aromas and flavors will be bold enough for you to taste. The month that MamatheFox received was the Finca La Cabaña – from Sevilla, Valle Del Cauca in Columbia. These beans were amazing! Opening the bag you could smell how fresh and clean they were, as if they were roasted that morning. I ground some and made my first pot. My husband, who doesn’t typically drink coffee, even had to try a cup. He loved the flavor and found it very soothing. I cannot say enough nice things about Empatia Coffee. If you know a coffee lover, or are one yourself, so yourself a favor and try out at least 1 month worth of beans. This makes a perfect gift for family and friends.

Need that end of school year gift for teacher – give them a subscription to Empatia!

When you receive a monthly subscription box (shown above) from Empatia, you will also be sent a 2-sided colored card featuring the coffee bean farmer that will receive some of the 15% give back funds. It is so welcoming and reassuring to see the face of the person who will benefit from your purchase. With additional facts about the farm, the farmer and a peek into their lives. It also includes details about the beans you are brewing, such as the elevation which it was grown, how it was treated (dried/roasted) and how large their farm is. When you drink your lovely cup or coffee or espresso you can feel a connection and an appreciation I have not found in other coffee’s.

Click here to sign up for a 1-month subscription for only $12.99!

$100 You! Lingerie and Preggo Leggings Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win a $50 gift card to You! Lingerie and a $50 gift card to Preggo Leggings

This giveaway is open to US and Canada

Runs 5/19 – 6/2. Winner will be pulled on 6/3

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Sponsored by: You! Lingerie & Preggo Leggings

Co-Hosted by: Living Simply

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