tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18635442081486251032024-02-08T02:07:29.307-05:00The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a Second Time MomWife and mommy all in a years time! Life happened fast for me! This blog is my journey through the highs, the lows, and all the craziness in between!Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.comBlogger1274125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-64668516761736859022013-12-02T00:01:00.000-05:002013-12-02T00:01:01.654-05:00Pretty Mommies Holiday Giveaway! <div style="text-align: center;">
<strong>I am so excited to be teaming up with So Easy Being Green and According to Jenny for this awesome giveaway with Pretty Mommies skincare! </strong></div>
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<strong>Pretty Mommies is ready to help you give (and get) the gift of healthy skin this holiday. </strong></div>
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You and 3 of your friends will be gifted the safe, all natural and highly effective 3 part skin care system for pregnant and nursing moms. But don't worry - your non pregnant and nursing friends will love it, too!</div>
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It’s a simple three step system – <strong>Cleanser, Skin Brightener, and Sunscreen </strong>- it’ll cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten, soothe, provide high levels of antioxidants and anti-aging properties, as well as, physical broad spectrum sun protection. If you’re curious about how these products work, be sure to check out the review on <a href="http://accordingtojenny.com/2012/08/let-love-nourish-sponsor-spotlight-pretty-mommies.html" target="_blank" title="Let Love Nourish Sponsor Spotlight: Pretty Mommies">According to Jenny</a>.</div>
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Not only is Pretty Mommies offering up this fantastic giveaway - they've got a great opportunity available for you to purchase a set for <strong>20% OFF</strong>! Be sure to use the code <strong>MOMMIES20 </strong>when you checkout at <strong><a href="http://www.prettymommies.com/our-products-2/?ap_id=according2jenny" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="Pretty Mommies">Pretty Mommies</a></strong>. AND.......each purchase gets you double rewards points when you create an account! For every dollar you spend you earn (<strong>2</strong>) reward points instead of 1. For every <strong>100</strong> points you earn, you receive a $10 credit toward future purchases. Pretty Mommies is so good - you'll definitely want to buy more!</div>
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Ready to enter to win?!?! The winner will receive one set of Pretty Mommies Skincare for herself and three to give away to her friends - all gift wrapped and ready to go!</div>
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<br />Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-3806128187276899732013-12-01T00:00:00.000-05:002013-12-01T06:24:08.616-05:00Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Hop! Two HUGE Cloth Diaper Prize Packages! #FluffyXmas<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welcome to the greatly anticipated 4th annual <strong>Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Event</strong>!! This is one of the biggest blogger giveaway hops of the year! There are 56 blogs that are giving away cloth diapering prize packages $50+! Make sure you enter here and then hop to all the others!! There are thousands in fluffy prizes to be won! This year, there are also<strong> two HUGE Grand Prize packages</strong>, on both of the host blogs, <a href="http://andthenthereweremore.com/">And Then There Were 5</a> and <a href="http://www.mommysfavoritethings.com/">Mommy’s Favorite Things</a>! So make sure you enter to win those as well! Good luck!
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here on The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a Second Time Mom I have two awesome prize packages! Both are valued at over $70! One is open to the US and Canada only, and one is open worldwide! You can enter both or just one, as long as you fit within the regional guidelines! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>$25 Gift Card from Thanks Mama!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><b>One One-Size Pocket Diaper in "Woodland Creatures" print with insert and booster set included from Ella Bella Bum!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now hop along to all the other great blogs and enter more fun fluffy giveaways! </span><br />
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Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com156tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-29787058463803958482013-11-30T00:00:00.000-05:002013-11-30T00:00:00.699-05:00Merry Fluffy Christmas Sponsor Spotlight! {Ella Bella Bum!}Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my review of it. I was not compensated in any other way. The reviews expressed in this review are my own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's time to share another sponsor for the Merry Fluffy Christmas giveaway hop! I am so excited to have <b><a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/?AffId=432" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ella Bella Bum</a></b> as a sponsor! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ella Bella Bum was created by Sam, a mother of four. Her and her family live in Canada. Sam began sewing diapers after her second son was born. She mad diapers for her own children for about a year before opening up Ella Bella Bum on Hyena Cart in 2010! Now Ella Bella Bum has it's own staff of workers and has become known throughout Canada, the US, and worldwide!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We received an Ella Bella Bum Wraparound Embellished One-Size Pocket Diaper in a Thomas the Train print! A one-size pocket diaper from Ella Bella Bum fits babies approximately 15-35 pounds. The diaper is made with an outer layer of waterproof PUL, embellished with designer cotton around the wings and bum. The inner layer is a athletic wicking jersey material. I've never seen this material on diapers before but I really like it! It keeps all the moisture away from babies bottom! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The diaper came with an insert specifically made for the Ella Bella Bum pocket diapers that has an outer layer of bamboo and an inner layer of zorb! It is extra long and snaps together to add even more absorption. Zorb is so absorbent and great for heavy wetters or night time diapers! You can also purchase boosters to add to the absorbency of the diaper insert! The boosters are also made with Zorb, making them super absorbent!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The </span><a href="http://www.thanksmama.com/Babykicks_Premium_Pocket_Diaper_p/bks-0018.htm" rel="nofollow" style="line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">BabyKicks Premium Pocket Diaper</a><span style="line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is one of the many cloth diapers Thanks Mama carries! I received the Baby Safari print that is an adorable print of baby elephants and giraffes! It's a great gender neutral print! It is one-size and fits approximately 7-40 pounds. The BabyKicks Premium Pocket comes in aplix or side snapping snaps. The side snaps are great for toddlers like mine who like to take their diapers off. It's not so easy for them with the side snapping diapers! It is made with a waterproof outer layer and a natural bamboo velour inner layer. It comes with a One Size Joey Bunz insert made with 6 layers of hemp and organic cotton jersey, yet is thin so the diaper stays trim. It also has an extra wing snap to fit well on newborns and to close up a soiled diaper when out and about! </span></span></div>
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Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-62585358610549497402013-11-28T00:00:00.000-05:002013-11-28T08:05:10.472-05:00Merry Fluffy Christmas Sponsor Spotlight! {Buttons Cloth Diapers}Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Buttons cloth diaper system has become one of my favorites! I requested the large insert, since Isaac is 25 pounds, and it works perfectly! The cover fits him great on the largest setting and has a nice snug fit around the legs and waist without being too tight and leaving any red marks. The pictures below show the smallest and largest setting on the diaper. Note the insert I have is a large one which is why it pokes out some on the smallest setting of the diaper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It is that time of year again and I'm excited to be participating in one of my favorite giveaway hops once again, The Merry Fluffy Christmas Giveaway Hop! I have some really great sponsors to feature for this event so let's get started with our first! I am excited to tell you about <b><a href="http://www.zookaboo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zookaboo</a></b>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Zookaboo was created by Michele, a teacher turned work-at-home mom. She cloth diapered her children and started to create cloth diaper covers and other cloth diaper items, which is how Zookaboo came to be. Zookaboo carries diaper covers, covers with matching t-shirts, wetbags, cloth wipes, and much more! I was sent a diaper cover with matching t-shirt set to review for the Merry Fluffy Christmas event!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love to let my little one wear just a t-shirt and diaper so I can show off his adorably fluffy bum so this matching set is just perfect for that! The Zookaboo t-shirts are a cotton short sleeved shirt and they are available in sizes 6 months through 3T. The front of the tee has an applique that matches the diaper and is cut and sewn on by Michele. The diaper covers are one-size or sized and made with an inner layer of PUL and a cotton outer layer. These diaper covers can be used over a prefold or fitted, or as a swim diaper by itself. The one-size diaper covers fit approximately 10-35 pounds and have a 13"-19" rise. Both items are machine washable with a cloth diaper safe detergent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not only is the diaper cover and matching t-shirt absolutely adorable, but this diaper cover is very durable and does the job well! This diaper cover is truly a one-size diaper cover! It has three rise settings and, at 25 pounds, it fits Isaac perfectly on the first row of snaps down! It keeps the mess and wet in every time we've used it! Isaac has made sure to do his business both ways in this diaper cover and each time the cover has perfectly contained the mess inside! The matching t-shirt is so soft and looks adorable with the diaper cover. Michele did advise me that the shirts run a bit small so it's usually best to go a size up. I found this to be correct. I went a size up and got Isaac a 3T and it fits him perfectly! How cute is my little guy in his Zookaboo diaper cover and matching t-shirt?! </span></div>
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My kids are obsessed with lollipops, so I already had a big bag on hand as rewards. You can use whatever candy you'd like. Since Halloween was less than a month ago, I decided to skip on loading the kids down with candy. I went with stickers (the whole book was a $1 at Walmart and I ripped a sheet off each for each kid), mini bubbles ($1 walmart), coloring page and fruit snacks (I believe it was $3 or less for a pack of 10). </div>
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This book is perfect for ages 0-7. It really opened my eyes to a lot of things about cystic fibrosis. I had no idea that 30,000 children are diagnosed each year and are battling it. There is also no cure for this progressive disease. This book really breaks this down to young children and allows them to see that although other kids may be different than you in someway you are all the same. It was illustrated to us clearly and through the words we were able to understand Kory's day to day activities and that he really is just like any other child! </div>
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Malanda @ Outnumbered by Little Boys! http://www.blogger.com/profile/13567382518903706048noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-31388834530295011482013-11-23T07:39:00.000-05:002013-11-24T07:03:02.264-05:00"Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas" Veggies Tales DVD Review! Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My family and I love Veggie Tales! I grew up watching <b><a href="http://www.veggietales.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veggie Tales</a></b> as a kid and now my kids are growing up doing the same! Veggie Tales is a series of short movies that feature vegetables that talk and sing and dance! Every movie teaches a great lesson and brings the main focus on God and his love. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was given the opportunity to review the latest Veggie Tales DVD- <a href="http://store.veggietales.com/merry-larry-the-true-light-of-christmas-dvd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas"</a>. This DVD features Si Robertson from the tv series Duck Dynasty as Silas the Okra! He narrates the story of Merry Larry, a Christmas elf in a mall. He meets a young girl with a big heart who is spreading the true light of Christmas. Merry Larry goes on an adventure like none before and shows his town what Christmas is really all about! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas" is the perfect holiday DVD for this season! It is funny and action packed but shares the true meaning of Christmas! It's one the whole family will enjoy! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can purchase Veggie Tales "Merry Larry and the True Light of Christmas" as well as other great Veggie Tales products at <a href="http://www.veggietales.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.veggietales.com</a>!</span></div>
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Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-60986067960479573652013-11-22T00:00:00.000-05:002013-11-22T00:00:01.797-05:00Strong Mom Series - Anonymous <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I consider myself a "strong mom" because I take care of my children (ages 4 and 1) solo for a month while my husband works out of state. It is like this year around and he is only off and home for about 1.5 week at a time. It has been like this for as long as we have been together since 2007. All of my family lives across the country. All I have here are my children and some of his relatives that we do not see that often. It has been so hard, but we survive. I would like to tell you about my story and how I stay strong while raising my children while being somewhat of a "single" parent.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Our journey began when I was 18 and I got that positive pregnancy test! I was shocked, nervous, and excited. We were already planning to move across the country, but now we are moving and starting a life as a family of 3. I never even lived anywhere other than my small town, but now we were moving outside of a major city and what felt like a world away. I didn't know anyone there except for his family. I applied for a job, but quit before having my first born. It was very hard adjusting. I was depressed and felt lonely. Calls back home would get me through when he was at work as well as dinner at my in-laws' houses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One day, I decided to join the BabyCenter community and that opened my eyes to other women who were pregnant and due when I was. This seriously was a saving grace for me. I met women who I could talk to, relate to and they became my friends. Almost 5 years later I am still friends with these ladies and they are some of my bestest friends today! They helped me get through some sad moments in my life as well as the best moments in my life! A few of them told me about <a href="http://meetup.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">meetup.com</a> where you could go on there and find local moms in your area and connect for play dates, friendships etc. I was so thankful for that advice! I joined and made mom friends pretty quick. I'll just stop there for a second, are you seeing how having mom friends makes THE world of difference in your life? Before I became friends with ladies I could relate to I was so lonely and depressed. Fellow moms will lift you up when you need it and be the laughter that you need after a tantrum filled day. Have a good support system. Raising children really does take a village and do not be afraid to ask for help! I have this crazy pride issue, so sometimes I do not when I really need to more often.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We ended up moving again. This time I have met some great mom friends in my neighborhood and I am starting to become more outgoing about putting myself out there. I am so shy at first so that is hard for me, but you can't make friends and that village without trying to build it. I still at times feel lonely and wish I had what I would call a best friend that lived close by, but that's okay I have some pretty awesome ones that live close by so that's good enough! If you are going through something similar (single parenting, husband hectic work schedule, recent move, deployment) , I can not stress enough the importance of making mommy friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was (and still is) very hard raising my children without their father home every day/night. Sometimes I get jealous of the families that have that luxury. But I remember that God never gives you anything more than you can handle. Never. I do things to stay busy. We go on play dates when we can, I reached out to neighbors who have children as well so the kids can play and I can be friends with the mom (very hard for me to do because I am an introvert!), go to the zoo, sports activities etc. It never really gets easier, but it's life and always how it's going to be. You could either complain and get down about your situation or you can make the most of it! I choose to make the most of it. I have to be strong for my children. They need that from me as a mother. Everything is for them. I feel like I am a strong mom because I suck up all of the loneliness feelings and I show my children that no matter the circumstance you can live a happy life. We make time to FaceTime with daddy (thank goodness for technology!) and talk to him often. I want my children to look back and see all that their mother (and father!) sacrificed, so that they can have a better life than we had. For that I am and know that I am a strong mother. There is no other choice but to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>If you would like to share your story of how you are a strong mom please email me at mommyferg02 (at) gmail (dot) com! </b></span></div>
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Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-36121087671661455672013-11-21T07:00:00.000-05:002013-11-24T07:03:02.266-05:00Tips for Purchasing Shoes Online {FitFlop Shoes Review}Disclaimer: I was sent this product free of charge in exchange for my review. I was not compensated in any other way. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A good pair of shoes is a must. Whether you are on your feet all day at work or trying to keep the kiddos from destroying the store at the mall, you want good shoes that don't slow you down! I was given the opportunity to review the<a href="http://www.fitflop.com/Womens-Due-Leather-All-Black/883945261619,en_US,pd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> women's Due Leather Shoes</a> from FitFlop Shoes and I have some tips for you for finding a great pair of shoes, online, that will get the job done! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When hunting for a great shoe you want to shop somewhere that has a variety of styles that will fit you and your personality! You want that shoe that stands out at you! The one you can just imagine yourself wearing all the time and feeling like a million bucks in! <b><a href="http://www.fitflop.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FitFlop Shoes</a></b> have a huge variety of shoes from san</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">dals to flats to boots! All of their shoes are stylish so you are bound to find a pair that is just your style!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><u><br /></u></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Making sure you purchase the correct size is, of course, very important. When purchasing in store you can usually just try the shoes on and make sure you get the right size, but when purchasing shoes online you can't do that. So the best thing to do when purchasing online is to look for a sizing guide. On the FitFlop Shoes website there is a <a href="http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aait_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-FFUS-Site/Sites-FFUS-Library/en_US/v1384942327029/pdfs/WOMENS-SIZE-GUIDE-5-11-US.pdf" target="_blank">sizing chart</a> that you can click on every time you look at a different pair of shoes. The sizing chart has step by step instructions on how to measure your foot so you get the correct size. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I thought I knew my shoe size and failed to check the sizing chart. When I received my shoes I quickly realized they are a tad too big, so it really is important to check the sizing chart when purchasing shoes so that you get a great fit every time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Comfort is a huge aspect in finding a great pair of shoes! You want to be comfortable in them all day! Not just for an hour and then be miserable in them for the rest of the day! At FitFlop they call their shoes Caffeine for your Feet! Their shoes are designed to make your feet feel fantastic when you are wearing them! The shoes are biochemically engineered and built with specific technology to keep pain and pressure away! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The shoes I received from FitFlop shoes are so comfortable! It's like my feet are standing on a bed! They are soft and comfortable, yet supportive! I don't really understand all the technology into how they create such great comfort but I can definitely feel it when wearing these shoes! I don't work so I'm not on my feet the entire day, but I imagine that if I was these shoes would be a great pair to wear for that! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When purchasing shoes online if you look for these three things you should end up with a really great pair of shoes that you love! FitFlop shoes has so many great styles for both men and women and makes it easy for you to find something you will love and something that fits great! Their shoes are designed to be comfortable for you and stay comfortable for you throughout your day! FitFlop shoes not only are a great place to shop for yourself but would be a great place to find a great gift for someone special this holiday season! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Christmas is just over a month away and that means it's crunch time when it comes to shopping for Christmas gifts for family and friends! When it comes to our little ones we want items that are fun, safe, and useful! <a href="http://www.iplaybabywear.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Green Sprouts and iPlay Baby</a> have some awesome stocking stuffers for babies and toddlers that are all of these! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was given the opportunity to review a few items that would make perfect stocking stuffers for your toddler or baby! I was sent a the <a href="http://www.iplaybabywear.com/index.php/greensprouts/baby-care/silicone-baby-toothbrush.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">silicone baby toothbrush</a>, <a href="http://www.iplaybabywear.com/index.php/greensprouts/baby-care/training-underwear-2pk.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">training underwear</a>, and <a href="http://www.iplaybabywear.com/index.php/greensprouts/baby-care/disposable-potty-cover-5pk.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">disposable potty covers</a>! Isaac just turned two so all of these were great for him! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The silicone baby toothbrush is probably Isaac's favorite right now. He loves to brush his teeth! The silicone baby toothbrush is Nitrosamine free and made with tiny bristles to get tiny gums and teeth clean! It is easy for little hands to hold and is very durable and strong! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are just dipping our toes into potty training so the training underwear and the disposable potty covers came at just the right time! The training underwear is made with soft elastic and a waterproof interlining that is perfect for little ones learning to use the potty! The waterproof lining helps contain any leaks but allows the child to know when they are wet. The best part is they are reusable and can be washed in the washing machine! They come in four different sizes ranging from 18 months to 4T! Isaac is 24 pounds and the 24 month size fits him perfectly right now! He's been wearing these quite often since he has been showing a lot of interest in the potty recently! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Little ones who are potty training obviously don't know how germy and dirty toilets can be and have to be taught these things. So while they are learning the disposable potty liners are great for going potty out in public! They are plant based, petroleum free, and made with antibacterial materials! They come in a resealable bag so they are perfect to just throw in the diaper bag and use when needed! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All three of these items make great stocking stuffers! They are useful, fun for the kids, healthy, safe, and affordable! I can't think of anything better to put in my children's stockings than something that is useful and fun! </span><br />
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<br />Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-71050201995921142772013-11-14T00:00:00.000-05:002013-11-14T00:00:09.580-05:00Christine's Essential Oils - DoTerra Balance Blend Review! Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was just this year that I started to hear more about essential oils and all their benefits. I was interested so I did some research and talked to some friends who used them regularly. Over the summer I made my first essential oils purchase and got some Lavender and Tea Tree Oil to try! Now I use essential oils every day! I just love them and all their benefits and how great they make me feel! So I was super excited when I was contacted by Christine, a <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/christinefuhrman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DoTerra Essential Oils</a> consultant and given the opportunity to review the Balance Blend! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm a very busy mom. I have my two little boys who always seem to have a full supply of energy! I have a house to keep clean, laundry to keep up with, and meals to cook! On top of that I have my blog and my crochet business! I am always busy! When things start to get super busy I get in to what I call "panic mode". which is basically when I freak out and get really anxious and tense. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When I first started using essential oils I would use lavender when I felt overwhelmed and anxious. It would help me relax but it makes me sleepy too. When I started using Balance I noticed I didn't feel sleepy at all when I put it on. Instead I just felt calm. It's really awesome how it works. I can feel tense and anxious and then just rub some on the back of my neck and within a few minutes my muscles start to relax and I don't feel so tense anymore. I can focus on what needs to be done and get it done, instead of having an anxiety attack over how much I have to do. It really does help! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you are a busy parent, busy at work, or just suffer from anxiety and tension Balance Blend could be the relief you are looking for! I just love how it's a natural way to ease my tension and relieve my anxiety! I never thought essential oils would be so helpful in so many parts of my life, including stress! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are so many other great essential oils out from DoTerra that I want to try! Another blend I am planning on getting is the OnGaurd blend! It keeps the germs away and boosts immunity which is something we all need during these cold winter months! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can purchase the Balance Blend and other DoTerra Essential Oils from <a href="http://www.mydoterra.com/christinefuhrman/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christine's Website</a>! </span></div>
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Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-75882667247984955042013-11-11T09:00:00.000-05:002013-11-11T09:07:04.736-05:00BabyKicks Washies and Duz-It-All Review! {Plus a Giveaway!}Disclaimer: I was sent these products in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a Second Time Mom is not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their giveaways.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When you have a baby accessories are a huge part of every day life. Yes, you need the big stuff like a changing table and a crib, but accessories are what get used every, day multiple times a day and most of the time you wouldn't be able to do what you need to do without some of these accessories. Today I'm going to share with your two awesome baby accessories that I was able to try from <b><a href="http://babykicks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BabyKicks</a></b>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was sent a set of <a href="http://www.babykicks.com/store/product/washieswipes-1011.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washies</a> and a<a href="http://www.babykicks.com/store/product/duzitall-1010.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Duz-it-All</a> for review from BabyKicks! The Washies are basically cloth wipes but can be used for a number of different things! They are 7.5" by 9.5" ovals that are made with soft fleece just like the Babykicks prefolds. They are great for the the high chair, the diaper bag, and the cloth diaper stash! The Duz-It-All is kind of like a prefold/receiving blanket that is great for anything! Babies are messy and the Duz-It-All is great for baby messes! It's made with two layers of soft hemp/cotton jersey knit. It can be used as a burp rag, a doubler in a diaper, or even a backup diaper! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been using the Washies for numerous things! I've used about half of the set for cloth wipes and the other half for cleaning my little guy's face off after eating, or wiping runny noses, or even cleaning off the high chair! The Washies are super durable and can clean up just about any mess even though they are fairly small! I love how durable yet soft they are so they are gentle enough to use no my baby's skin! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After I wipe my little guy clean with a Washies I use the Duz-it-All to dry him off! It's really absorbent and great for drying things off! It's super soft so it's gentle enough to use on even a newborn! If Isaac were an infant and still needed to be burped after he ate the Duz-it-All is all I would use for a burp rag! It's ideal for that sort of thing! I haven't tried it out as a diaper yet, but I'm sure it would work great since it's so absorbent and soft! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Washies and Duz-It-All from BabyKicks are the ultimate accessories to have! If you cloth diaper or not, these accessories are great for any messes or cleanup you have when it comes to a baby! We all know babies are messy so having these great accessories makes life just a little easier! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-35571620283499878612013-11-07T07:12:00.000-05:002013-11-07T07:12:49.910-05:00"Beautiful" Skincare Review and Giveaway! <span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: I was sent this product in exchange for my written review. I was not compensated in any other way. The opinions expressed in this review are my own. The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a Second Time Mom is not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their giveaways. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As a women a major concern for me is keeping my skin healthy and looking great for as long as possible! But another concern is what I'm actually putting on my skin to keep it looking that way. What kind of chemicals am I actually putting on my face when I use the creams and lotions made to keep my skin looking young? Is it really healthy for skin? The answer to most of the commercial skin care products out there is probably no. Which is why I am really excited to tell you about a skin care product I was able to try that uses no chemicals and only natural products to give your skin the nourishment it needs to be healthy and beautiful! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="http://www.trustedhealthproducts.com/beautiful/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beautiful skincare </a> </b>is an A.M. moisturizer and a P.M. revitalizer made for women to bring life and beauty back to your skin. It is made with live botanical oils, plant and fruit extracts, and NO chemicals or additives! These two products can replace your cleanser, moisturizer, toner, firming gel and all the other products we put on our face! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Beautiful skin care has so many benefits! It actually feeds your skin the nutrients it craves! It cleanses your skin of dirts and excess oils and replaces it with healthy oils that our skin needs! It gives your skin all the moisture it needs and firms your skin as well! I've been using Beautiful for about a month now and I'm already seeing a great difference in my skin! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First, I have to tell you about the awesome bottles Beautiful comes in! It is personalized just for you! So mine say "Beautiful Michelle" and yours would have your name on it! Pretty nifty and fun! I was pleasantly surprised to see my own name on the bottle when I opened the package! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now let's get to the nitty gritty! Does this stuff really work? Well I'm answering with a big YES! Like I said, I've been using it for about a month now because I really wanted to make sure I was getting results before I wrote about it. When I first started using it I was already loving it! It smells amazing! And it makes my skin feel so soft and refreshed when I put it on. It is an oil and it may seem strange to put oil on your skin, but it's really exactly what your skin wants! The instructions do say that about a week or two into using the products you may experience some breakouts or blemishs and not to worry because that's the product getting rid of all the toxins and gross stuff in your skin! I did experience some very small blemishs about the second week in that only lasted a few days. After that my skin has looked and felt great! My skin feels so soft even when I have nothing on it! I usually suffer from super dry skin this time of year and my face has not felt dry at all since I've been using Beautiful! The only somewhat negative thing I can say about this product is don't try to put it on right before you want to put your makeup on because it needs some time to soak in to your skin. Other than that this product is amazing! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My skin is now glowing and healthy looking without the use of chemicals and makeup to cover up blemishes and dark spots. I literally love getting up and putting this on my face in the morning because it leaves me skin feeling so great! You can find out even more about Beautiful skin care by going HERE and there's also a men's skin care called <a href="http://www.trustedhealthproducts.com/youre-the-man/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"You're the Man"</a> that's just like Beautiful but made specifically for men! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check out this recent picture of me and how great my skin is looking now! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was given the opportunity to review the <b><a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/diaper-rite-all-in-one.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diaper Rite All-in-One Cloth Diaper</a></b> from <b><a href="http://www.diaperjunction.com/?AffId=432" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diaper Junction</a></b>. Diaper Rite provides quality cloth diapers and cloth diaper accessories at an affordable price. The Diaper Rite All-in-One is a one size diaper that fits babies approximately 8 to 35 pounds. It has a soaker than is sewn into the diaper on one side and open on the other side for easier folding and quicker drying time. The soaker is made with two layers of microfiber and a soft, stay-dry suede cloth that goes against babies skin. The outter layer of the diaper is waterproof to keep wet and messes in. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not usually a fan of all-in-one cloth diapers. I think mostly because they take so long to dry. I'm a busy mom and waiting an extra 20 minutes for a few of my diapers to dry is kind of annoying to me. So that's why I usually steer clear of all-in-ones. But I'm always open to trying new kinds of diapers and I sure am glad I was open to trying the Diaper Rite All-in-One! This diaper is becoming one of my favorite diapers in my stash! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Diaper Rite All-in-One is made with such quality that you would never guess it's any less than $20. It's durable and the soaker is absorbent yet keeps my little guy feeling dry. It's one size which is great for little babies and big babies alike! Isaac is about 24 pounds right now and it fits him great on the largest setting. He still has plenty of room to grow in it too and I see this diaper being one of the ones that still fits him after he's potty trained. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Diaper Rite All-in-One has proven to be one durable little diaper. Isaac has worn this diapers during his sometimes 3 hours naps, out to play at the playground, and all over the place! We have never had one leak with this diaper and he's been in it for fairly long periods of time! It's definitely a dependable diaper! The best part? This diaper is under $12 each! For an all-in-one! That's almost unheard of! The Diaper Rite All-in-One cloth diaper is the diaper to have if you are looking for ease of use, quality, and an awesome price! </span><br />
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Michelle F. http://www.blogger.com/profile/17021864179409635697noreply@blogger.com82tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-24653639693038210372013-11-04T00:01:00.000-05:002013-11-04T00:01:00.073-05:00Super Easy and Quick Snail Craft {great for children who love bugs!} <div style="margin: 0px;">
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My boys (ages 4 and 1) absolutely love bugs. When I came across<a href="http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2013/05/coffee-filter-crafts-snails.html" target="_blank"> this</a> pin one evening while searching for something to keep my little ones occupied, I knew it would be a hit! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">See, told you it was a simple fun craft :) There's <i>no</i> right or wrong way to do this, so just let the kids have fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: xx-small;">--Malanda is a contributor to TNSSCSTM blog and not so good at updating her own blog at Outnumbered by Little Boys. She is a wife and mother of two. She enjoys making crafts, working on her<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rockstarwreaths" target="_blank"> etsy shop</a>, baking and spending time with family. </span></div>
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Malanda @ Outnumbered by Little Boys! http://www.blogger.com/profile/13567382518903706048noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1863544208148625103.post-7091678682862313862013-11-01T00:00:00.000-04:002013-11-01T00:00:01.655-04:00Strong Mom Series-Katelyn<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hello! I’m Katelyn
from <a href="http://whatsupfagans.com/">What’s up Fagans</a>? and I am so
excited to write for this series. I know
that being a strong mom is not always easy, but it is totally possible to be a
strong mom in our own way to our own children. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My induction into motherhood came with a bang. I was blessed with fraternal girl/girl twins
as my first (and second). </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I managed to carry these two babies inside me for 37 weeks 6
days, all while attending school full-time, even playing the French horn in the
marching band, during the first trimester (going through three pairs of pants
in the process), and walking uphill and upstairs each day, lugging around art
supplies.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It wasn’t easy doing so, and
it wasn’t comfortable sitting on stools and art horse easels.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But, I did it for nine long months.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I ended up gaining about 50lbs with my twin pregnancy,
forever ruining my once awesome rock-hard abs, leaving me with a saggy, loose, stretch-marked,
hernia clad stomach. But, my twins, born
via planned Cesarean section, were totally worth it. Only one spent any time in the NICU, and only
for two days. As a twin mom I was super
lucky in that regard. One was born at a whopping 6lbs 15oz and 18.5” long and
the other at a whopping 6lbs 14oz and 19” long.
I had almost 14lbs of baby inside of me.
I like to joke that giving birth to twins is a great weight loss
program, as I instantly lost about 20lbs on the operating table. Carrying twins and recovering from C-section
delivery were rough, but I did it, and <i>mostly</i>
with a smile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Six weeks after their births I moved across the country,
lived with the in-laws for two months, and then moved to Indianapolis, where my
husband landing his first post-graduation job as a high school math teacher. We, however, didn’t know anyone in
Indianapolis, and I was no longer a full-time student, for the first time in 17
years, but now a full-time, stay-at-home mom.
It was a rough transition. I was
lonely and overwhelmed, but also bored at times too. I lacked transportation during the day (we
were a one-car family), as well as lacked funds to do much of anything anyways
(we weren’t making much and were in debt).
But, we made it through that first year of twindom, almost exclusively
breastfeeding for 13 months, and did so without too much pain, and in fact, a
lot of joy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When we decided to add on to our family, we were met with
disappointment and heartache as we miscarried a baby at 7 weeks. And it just so happened to be right after my
husband got into a rather lousy car accident that totaled our (one and only)
vehicle and broke his sternum. He ended
up missing a full month of work, limiting our already limited income and
resources. We thought this pregnancy,
which we had just confirmed the weekend before the accident, was the one
shining hope through this difficult part in our lives, but the pregnancy didn’t
last either. Needless to say, it was a pretty
dark time in our marriage. But, we got
through it, and it would all eventually work out the way it was supposed to (we
are now debt free, minus student loans). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Several months after the accident and my husband’s recovery,
we tried again and got pregnant with a single (hooray!) baby boy. And I was determined to avoid having another
C-section, especially as I now had two children, who would be a month shy of
three years old, when he was born, to take care of, mostly by myself as my
husband would still be teaching and taking classes (he’s currently working on a
Master’s degree). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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VBAC, I had to play the waiting game. I
could not be induced with Pitocin, as that would increase my risk of uterine
rupture, the major risk associated with a VBAC.
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, my due date came, and then it went. My midwife couldn’t get in there enough to
strip my membranes. So I just had to
wait some more, trying to get things to move along on their own with sex, spicy
foods, and walking. But, nothing worked. I still wasn’t dilating. And that baby boy
was still not coming, even though my husband had spring break and it would’ve
been the perfect week for him to make his big arrival. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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school and work, and still no baby. At 41 weeks 4 days, my midwife was finally
able to strip my membranes, and it worked! Labor pains finally started and I
was never happier to be finally nearing the end of this pregnancy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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labor for <i>40</i> long hours. Fortunately, there were no complications, and
I was able to push all 9lbs 8oz, 22” of baby out vaginally, sunny-side up, and
did not have to have a repeat Cesarean section.
I just had to be pregnant for 41 weeks and 6 days and have some tearing. It was totally worth the wait, and the
recovery was so much better. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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hard times, and been so richly blessed and rewarded for it. I now have three, beautiful, healthy children
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boy. She loves her simple, frugal life,
and doesn’t let things get her down. She
loves her husband of almost 5 years, and greatly enjoys blogging about their
life and adventures on her blog “</i><a href="http://whatsupfagans.com/"><i>What’s up Fagans</i></a><i>.” You can follow her </i><a href="https://twitter.com/whatsupfagans"><i>@whatsupfagans</i></a><i> on twitter or at </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/whatsupfagans"><i>facebook.com/whatsupfagans</i></a><i>.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Halloween is tomorrow and I'm not sure about yours but my kiddos are so excited! I am too! Dressing up the kids and seeing other friends and family dressed up is so fun! But Halloween can also turn into a not so fun night if you aren't careful. Here are some good things to remember this Halloween as you take the kids out trick-or-treating and hand out candy to other kids. Most of these I'm sure you've already heard before, but it never hurts to refresh your memory! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>1. Use the Buddy System- </b>This is a great tip for kids and adults alike. If possible, go trick-or-treating with a group of a few parents and their kids. The more of you there are the less likely your chances are of anyone trying to hurt you or any of the kids!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>2. Keep your cell phone on you! - </b>This is kind of a given, but it's always good to remember you cell phone just in case. You never know if you may need to call someone because of an emergency or just for directions somewhere. It's always smart to have a cell phone on you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>3. Stay in well-lit and well-populated areas. </b> Even though we'd like to hope there aren't harmful people out there who would want to hurt us or our children, there are. And Halloween is a great holiday for these creeps to be lurking! So staying in well-lit and well-populated areas reduces your chances of someone trying to harm you or your children and if anyone did attempt to there will be plenty of people around to witness. Also, don't go in to someone's home to get treats! Stay outside at the front door and let them bring it to you, unless you know them well of course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>5. Be compassionate to other children. </b> If you are handing out candy at your own home be kind and compassionate to the children who come to your home. Their may be kids who grab a whole handful or candy or a child who takes 10 minutes to pick out one piece of candy, or one who is too shy to say trick-or-treat. You don't know their story so don't judge them or get irritated with them. They could have special needs or just be especially shy. Just try to be understanding and compassionate towards every child that comes to your door. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I hope these tips are good reminders for you as you take the kiddos out tomorrow evening! I hope it's a fun and safe Halloween for you all! Happy Halloween! </span><br />
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Today's post comes from Rena, AKA <a href="https://plus.google.com/u/0/101233421280071674760/posts" target="_blank">An Ordinary Housewife</a>, a stay-at-home-mom to a 3 1/2 year old "princess" and 20 month old "monkey." She blogs about recipes, crafts and activities, ways to save money and her favorite products! After reading her "Strong Mom" below, be sure to check out <a href="http://anordinaryhousewife.com/" target="_blank">An Ordinary Housewife </a>for more great stuff!
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> First of all, thanks to Michelle for letting me guest post and for thinking I'm a strong mom.
I feel I am a "strong mom" because I persisted in providing my first baby with mama's milk until she was a year old, when many would have given up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When I was pregnant with baby #1, I was all set to breast feed. I went to the class, read up on it, etc. DH was supportive and we were ready to go.
Everything seemed to go well with the birth and I was allowed to feed her soon after birth. After about 18 hours, the nurse wanted to take K to the nursery. A couple hours later, they asked if they could feed her a little formula. Though distressed, we agreed, not wanting my baby to starve. K ended up going to the NICU. She had aspirated and contracted pnemonia.
When it was time for me to check out (nearly a day after her last feeding) a nurse came in to show me how to use the hospital pump. That would have been useful knowledge to have after she was taken to the nursery.
K was only in the NICU for a week, but due to such a bad start I never was able to catch up with her appetite. We also had issues with latching because she was not used to the faster flow of the bottle. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> So I pumped, tried to breast feed her, took fenugreek and blessed thistle and managed to make sure she had at least 1-3 feedings of breastmilk a day. By the time she was about 6 months old, I was down to one bottle of formula a day.
Then I got really sick with a kidney infection. I could scarcely sit up for 2 weeks, couldn't keep my food down, had terrible back and neck pains and the doctor prescribed a painkiller but said not to give K breastmilk produced while on it. I still had to pump to keep my supply, but had to dump it out. Dumping out pumped breastmilk when you struggle with low supply is one of the hardest things to do!
By the time I got better, I was back down to one bottle a day and around 8 months old, K wouldn't latch at all, except to bite. I still continued pumping until the day after her first birthday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some people might wonder why I would put myself through that. Why not just give up and give her formula? I was determined. I had a goal in mind and would not be dissuaded, no matter the obstacles. It was hard and <em>very</em> discouraging at times and I did consider giving up. But I didn't give up. And I think that makes me a strong mom. :-)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The Sea Friends Bath Toys are made specifically with babies and toddlers in mind. These bath toys are PVC and formamide free so if your baby puts the toys in his/her mouth it is ok. They float in the water and will even stick to the sides of the bathtub when wet! They come in a five or 15 pack of friendly sea friends like a whale, octopus, and crab! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My kids love the Sea Friends bath toys! They play with them every time they take a bath! They like to pretend they are at the beach and see the different sea friends in the ocean! It's really fun to watch their imaginations run wild with these fun toys! I like them because they are safe for my kids to use and iniate all sorts of creative play! They are perfect for the bath tub because they are flat and don't have little crevices that can hold water and create yucky bacteria and mold! I have to throw out bath toys all too often because they get gross. With these I don't have to worry about that! Plus with the mesh bag that they go in that suctions to the shower, they have time to dry before the next bath time! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We just love the Sea Friends Bath Toys from Green Sprouts! They are fun and creative and safe too! This makes both mommy and kiddos happy! At such an affordable price they are great for at home and make great gifts too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do you ever feel anxious or disconnected? It happens even to the best of us! DoTerra Balance Grounding Blend uses a blend of pure essential oils like spruce, rosewood, and frankincense to help you feel calm and collected. Can be used topically or aromatically. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be sure to check back in a few weeks for my personal review on DoTerra's Balance Blend from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christines-essential-oils/488450001224782" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christine's Essential Oils</a>! </span><br />
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