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Click here to read Love, Mrs. Mommy’s full Mellanni review!Sleeptite 3D Eye Mask has a functional, ergonomic design and blocks out light while enabling you to sleep soundly. A must-have for travelers, airplanes, road trips, daytime sleepers, naps, 3rd shift workers, sleeping in on the weekends, camping, meditation, and any other time you want to get a peaceful, light-free sleep. It is 100% light blocking, has zero eye pressure, and adjustable.
If you’re like me, I love decorating my home with canvas prints! Back when we lived in Australia, we had our ‘go-to’ Canvas Prints Brisbane supplier! They were pretty amazing! In fact, even though we’re back in the USA we may still occasionally order from them! Recently, we’ve been looking into how we can get canvas photo prints that make our home unique and have a personal feel. I have always loved the look of a gallery wall with canvas prints but I had no idea how easy this look was to achieve and that I could get my canvas prints cheaper than the cost of printing photos and buying a frame. Canvas Photo Prints make
thoughtful gifts, some of my first canvas prints were a Christmas gift to my brother and his wife of pictures of their children at my wedding. Last year my husband got me a 3 canvas wall display (this meant more to me than anything, since it appears that he does listen when I talk and that he chose one of my favorite wedding photos and my favorite newborn photo of our daughter). It means so much more to me to have my house decorated with my photos and my memories.
If you’d like to share these memories with family members and friends, there’s many places you can buy a range of refurbished photocopiers cheaper than new, and in just as good condition!
Easy Canvas Prints makes designing your prints so simple, their website navigates you through the whole process . First
deciding if you want one print or a wall display. I have used both options, the nice thing about the wall displays is that they help you design the layout and they even provide you with a blueprint to make hanging easy (including telling you exactly where to place your nail, we all know I have a fear of unneeded nail holes). If you choose to do a single print they have 10 different sizes to pick from or you have the option to customize your size. Next choose your wrap, standard .75″, Gallery 1.5″ (all my canvas prints are gallery wrap). You also have the option of getting your canvas framed or the option of stretching the canvas yourself and just get your print on a rolled canvas. Easy Canvas Prints makes choosing a photo simple by giving you the option to choose from your library of photos 
on your computer or accessing albums on Facebook or Instagram. They let you know of your image quality and make “editing” easy with user friendly zoom options as well as choosing which direction your canvas will hang. Finish your order by choosing the display options (I chose open back) and your border. I like the mirror border, so my image is wrapped around the sides of my canvas without loosing some of my photo. Be sure to double check your image after adding the border, especially if you choose to have it wrap the sides.
My canvas prints from Easy Canvas Prints are stretched onto a wood frame and are high quality. The prints themselves are clear and beautiful, not pixelated (which is always my fear when blowing up a photo, that’s why I love the image quality check that Easy Canvas Prints offers).
I must say that Easy Canvas Prints is simple straight forward website (I would trust my not computer savvy mom to be able to navigate this site and be able to order a canvas). Although I did receive a canvas print in exchange for this review I assure you that I have purchased from Easy Canvas Prints in the past and will continue to order from them. Next I think I will use their Instagram feature and print one of my vacation photos on a 8×8 canvas.
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Everyone wants their laundry to smell fresh and clean, am I right? Well friends, I’m here to tell you that Charlie’s soap will not disappoint. The first time I used Charlie’s soap I have to admit that I was skeptical. How could a soap clean so well AND not even have a scent? But, I pressed on and went for it. When the soap came in the mail I knew exactly what my first load would consist of – my kitchen towels! For the past couple of months our towels have had this smell on them that I just could not shake. I had washed them so many times trying to get the smell out, and I even tried using vinegar, and still no luck. But after using Charlie’s soap, the smell is gone! In fact, now there is no smell at all; they’re just clean.
Based out of North Carolina, the makers of Charlie’s soap provide products that are safe for their customers and for the environment. All of their products are tested by a third-party, so there is no favoritism; just real, raw cleaning power! Charlie’s has received multiple ratings and certifications which prove their products’ LOW ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
All of their products are made with natural minerals and biodegradable ingredients. If you would like to see specific ingredient lists for any of their products, click here.
As instructed on the packaging my first load with the soap consisted of one laundry packet and old rags. I washed them with hot water on high agitation, with the most water I could use (super plus). After that load I washed my kitchen towels three separate times, each time adding a new laundry packet. When all the loads were done I smelled my towels, and they were stink free! I was ecstatic (the things adults get excited about)!
The instructions are pretty straightforward, which I obviously like. Just throw one laundry packet into the washer BEFORE you put your clothes in, and you’re done; no measuring or scooping needed.
One aspect of my laundry washing that I was unsure about (and the packaging was not very clear on) was the size of load in comparison to the number of packets to use. I didn’t know whether I should add two packets to a super plus load, or just stick to one. In the end I did what the packaging instructed and use one packet, and my clothes came out clean and smell free. Seriously, I’m so impressed! If you have the opportunity to try out Charlie’s soap, do it!
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With Back to School season here parents are scrambling for all the essentials. This includes backpacks, stationery supplies, shoes, and of course, uniforms. However, buying all of this soon adds up! Before starting to shop, I like to browse the School Uniform Shop Online as well as stationery stores to work out how much everything will cost be and we can have a back-to-school budget. Plus, by browsing, we get to see what’s on offer and what kind of styles will suit my daughter best. I remember going to school with tops too big for me and I hated it so I’m glad we can find more suitable options nowadays. I am so glad that I know the key to many parent’s success: SophiasStyle.com! At Sophia’s Style you can easily order items like backpacks & clothing. They feature a beautiful selection of school uniform polo’s, tops, cardigans, sweaters, shorts, pants, dresses, skirts, socks, jumpers, accessories and more, all at discount prices. They are sure to carry just what your school requires. They also have a huge, I mean huge, selection of everyday dresses and other play clothing.
Sophia’s Style even offers the special service of custom embroidery! Their uniform shop is opened 24/7, always giving us access to update our child’s wardrobe and the freedom to shop when we want to. Their super low prices make them a leader in children’s uniforms.
Their website is very easy to navigate, and their search bar is super helpful. You can find all types of fun children’s clothing and accessories with Sophia’s Style. From basic school uniforms to Holiday dresses and pageant dresses, you will have so much fun clicking around and drooling over all their amazing pieces. You can shop by brand, style or clothing size. They feature clothing for preemies all the way up to size 16 in teen (even women’s clothing too!), helping families find the perfect outfit.
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If your daughter is looking for a 1st day of school outfit, then I highly suggest Sophia’s Style’s ABC Dress! Being 4 years old, she is all about the ‘princess dress’ look. We have been talking and talking about the excitement of a new school year and when she saw this ABC Dress from Sophia’s Style she instantly fell in love with it. It fits perfectly with some room to grow, and all parents understand the importance in that. It’s comfortable and easy to wear & wash. The skirt portion of this dress is a print of hundreds of crayons, giving it a youthful and whimsical look that really makes it pop.
My daughter is very much into mermaids and was ecstatic that this year she will be sporting this Wildkin’s Backpack from Sophia’s Style. It’s the perfect size for toddlers and young elementary students. Often backpacks are too large on smaller kids, causing them discomfort when trying to wear them. These Wildkin Backpacks are not only the perfect size, but have 2 huge pockets, allowing you to fit in a full size folder and all the other books/essentials your child needs to put in their backpack. I had never used this brand before, but I am all about them now.
I’m not going to lie though, as much as I have grown to love this brand, I really wanted my daughter to have a personalized photo backpack as it would help her to identify which bag was hers, as you find that most children have a similar sort of style these days. I was just thinking about her being able to find her backpack without being overcome with worry. But I wanted her to stay true to who she was and what she liked. So the mermaid backpack it was. And I’m glad it was from this brand.
Clean water is a blessing! I often think about how many people go without clean water. Just contemplating my clean water at home makes me feel so grateful. While I live in an area that the tap water is safe to drink, I feel like I need to filter my drinking water before consumption. With scary media stories of towns with lead leakage, you can never be too safe. Earlier this year I discovered Santevia, and I am totally hooked on all of their water filtering products. It’s great looking for ways to make your water clean, having a water filter adds a little more safety to that. There are so many different types of water filters; all you have to do is search for water filters for home to find a few examples.
The Santevia Alkaline Gravity Water System restores your tap water to a clean, great-tasting, mineralized and alkalized state, using the power of gravity instead of chemicals, artificial materials, water pressure or electricity. Every drop drips through the complex 8-stage system of natural filters, which cleans and infuses your water with earth-derived minerals. The result: great-tasting, mineralized alkaline water that helps your body stay pH-balanced, healthy and hydrated. A great way to keep the entire family healthy. – Santevia’s Website
Santevia is not your typical water filter. Instead of just filtering out the ‘bad’ things from your water, it also adds in helpful minerals as well as balancing the pH levels. I bet you never thought about wanting your water to do that, but you really should. If you have the ability to help your body gain more from the water you drink, why wouldn’t you? I know that my kids are not the best eaters. Okay, they suck at eating healthy. They are picky toddlers and I will take what I can get when it comes to meal time. Even my 2.5 yr old won’t eat vitamins, so I was at a loss on how to get him to boost his bodies mineral intake. With Santevia I can give my children filtered, clean water that is simultaneously getting them additional minerals! Can I get a heck yeah?!
Water that has been filtered by a Santevia filter does not taste different. I mean that you cannot taste the added minerals. It tastes like filtered water. Some people can taste difference in water (I am slightly), but I cannot tell any difference in the Santevia. I can only taste crisp clean water that tastes smooth and refreshing. The best part about this system is that it require no electricity. You can place this system on any flat surface and filter away. No cords involved & no added cost of electricity. This is the gravity aspect of this system. If you live in an area where water can be unsafe to drink at times or in a area where natural disasters occur causing you strain on getting clean water, then this is a system you want to look into.
I followed the easy to follow step by step instructions which can be watched here. You need to filter the whole tank’s worth of water 2 times before you can drink the water. After my 2 filters I noticed some white, milk, cottony like floaters in the very bottom of the tank (where the loose rocks are). I contacted Santevia and they assured me that my assumption was correct – it’s just minerals! It is safe to drink and it’s nothing to be concerned about. If you get those little floats feel free to drink them or removed them – whichever you are most conformable with. As my children are now starting to drink filtered water, I also think that it is important that they now shower in filtered water to keep their hair and skin healthy, along with all the other advantages that filtered water comes with. I will be looking to kick start the professional water filter installation process as soon as possible.
Stage 1: Ceramic Pre-Filter
Constructed from highly compressed and fired diatomaceous earth with a pore size of 0.3 of a micron, this pre-filter removes rust, sediments, bacteria, germs and parasites.
Stage 2: Granular Activated Coconut Carbon
Highly porous coconut carbon charcoal offers an astounding 65 acres of purifying surface area. It filters chlorine, herbicides, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, trihalomethanes (THMs), heavy metals, organic chemicals, odour, taste, colour and particulates. This stage also contains a KDF filter medium that inhibits the growth of bacteria in the filter and neutralizes heavy metals. Magnesium granules improve the Oxidation Reduction Potential (ORP).
Stage 3: Volcanic Mineral Zeolite
This stage inhibits bacteria and neutralizes heavy metals including lead, nickel, cadmium and mercury through an ion exchange process. It filters detergents, ammonium, certain radioactive ions, agricultural chemicals and other toxins.
Stage 4: Mineral Stone Infusion
Highly porous Maifan mineral stones infuse ionized minerals into the water that aid in oxygenation and alkalization.
Stage 5: pH Mineral Balls
Mineral ions encased in diatomaceous earth add calcium, magnesium and other trace minerals to fortify the water and increase the pH.
Stage 6: Energy Balls
Constructed from highly compressed and fired earth and mineral oxides, the energy balls assist with pH balancing and emit beneficial infrared energy into the water.
Stage 7: Mineral Stone Immersion
During this stage, mineral stones continuously release easily absorbed, ionized minerals into the water, including calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc and other trace minerals.
Stage 8: Magnetic Energy
Embedded in the Santevia water spout, aligned magnets are suspended in the water, simulating the magnetism emitted by the earth’s core and the forces created as water flows over magnetic, mineral-rich rocks in nature. The magnetic energy breaks the water molecule clusters into smaller structures for greater bio-availability and maximum absorption.
Nursing Mamas rejoice! Are you looking for great breastfeeding products made in the USA? Products that are natural and contain organic ingredients, are made consciously by nursing Moms for nursing Moms? Look no farther! Here’s a great collection of items that should be in every Breastfeeding Mom’s must-have items. This Breastfeeding Mus Have Goodies Giveaway has a wonderful prize package open to the USA containing the LUCU Nest nursing cover, Balm! Baby Natural Nipple Butter, Nursing Pads from Geffen Baby, a Dreamy Sleep Bra in Midnight Purple by Melinda G. and a Latch Pal and Nursing soothies! Enter below to win!
I was surprised to learn that the lanolin in the nipple cream my hospital gave may contain pesticides from sheep. Lanolin, derived from sheep wool, contains whatever else was on the sheep. Scary, right? I looked for a natural nipple soother and was thrilled to find the Balm Baby Nipple Soother! It’s made from food grade and organic ingredients, made in the USA and in non-plastic containers. Awesome, right?!
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Who does love a waffle?! I mean my family sure does. We love them with all types of toppings; syrup, berries, nutella, whipped cream…the list goes on and on!
In celebration of National Waffle Day, Van’s Foods is sharing some easy and delicious breakfast recipes to make busy school mornings happier for the whole family. Quick and wholesome options like Van’s waffles offer protein and whole grains moms can feel great about serving and are so delicious kids love eating them. Van’s is also offering a chance to win FREE Van’s waffles, a deluxe brushed stainless convection/toaster oven and $100 gift card.
Mini Chicken Waffle Sliders by Kim’s Cravings:
Fruit Waffle Pizza by Nutritious Eats
Triple Coconut Waffles by Peanut Butter Fingers:
And, if you’re looking for a sure fire way to get a breakfast-time smile from your kiddos, check out this awesome video on how to make sunshine waffles: https://infinit.io/_/bGMUKCA
There’s a Van’s waffle for every member of the family celebrating National Waffle Day – from kid-favorite Van’s Minis (with 27 grams of whole grain per serving) to Van’s Gluten-Free Waffles (free of gluten, dairy and egg) to Van’s 8 Whole Grains Waffles (with 7 grams of fiber).
For more easy recipe ideas and to learn more about Van’s Foods, please visit http://www.vansfoods.com/. Van’s waffles are available at grocery stores, mass merchandisers and natural food retailers nationwide. To find Van’s waffles in a store near you, visit: http://www.vansfoods.com/store-locator
To enter to win some delicious Van’s waffles along with a deluxe convection toaster oven and $100 gift card and a few other goodies, fill out the entry form below! Giveaway open to US residents only. Ends on 9/10/16 at 11:59pm EST. You can find the complete list of Sweepstake Rules here.
Tula Baby Carriers have become wildly popular! Using gorgeous prints and amazing features, it’s no wonder!
Each Tula Ergonomic Baby Carrier:
Have you been wanting to own one? Here’s your chance! One lucky winner will get the chance to win one of these beautiful baby carriers in Dew Drop print
So head below for your chance to win! Giveaway open to US & CA and ends on 9/22 at 11:59m EST. Good luck!