Growing Smalls: February 2017

Saturday

Kickee Pants

Miss Aly is a wild child, but she is a sweet, loveable, huggable, bundle of bubbles and is really getting to the age where she is dancing and prancing around like a little princess. Would you expect anything less? After all she is related to me.

So like most aunts, I LOVE to spoil her and when I found Kickee Pants clothing I was really impressed. The extra soft bamboo material is not only absolutely adorable, but very breathable and unrestrictive. My sister said this is officially Aly’s new Zumba outfit. I swear that child has an outfit for everything, and if she doesn’t she should. *Wink wink*

The soft colors were perfect for a 2 year old and I’m sure it’s safe to say she liked them to because when I pulled them out of the bag, her eyes lit up like a star in the sky. I love Miss Aly!

What I found interesting with Kickee Pants is the fact that their clothing is all made out of bamboo. The fabric takes on the qualities of the plant meaning it becomes antibacterial, antifungal, and antistatic. What could be more perfect for rough and tough child who is into EVERYTHING!

Check out Kickee Pants and I hope you love them as much as we do!

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Thermal-Aid

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Hot/Cold therapy is a long time source of relief for just about everything anymore. Pain, cramping, sprains and strains, and more recently sunburn, and fevers. But getting a child to hold onto a cold ice pack when they have a fever, it’s impossible… A sick child doesn’t want to hold onto anything but you and maybe their teddy.

So when I found Thermal-aid animals, I knew they were a perfect fit for my readers. Check this out, you can heat them or cool them down. Now personally I like heat…. I like the adult packs that Thermal-aid offers because the corn technology they have developed produces a clean and long lasting heat. But for our sick kiddo’s, Thermal-Aid offers this same technology in animals, such as bears, monkeys, and even a rabbit.

Thermal-Aid products can be heated up easily in the microwave. I was really surprised how long Jo-Jo the Monkey stayed warm after we heated him up. Instructions were included to prevent overheating but in just a few minutes Jo-Jo was ready. For the cooling therapy, approximately 5 hours in the freezer and its ready to go.

I am so glad that we found Thermal-aid, the high quality heating and cooling therapy without the high cost. The products are not only efficient but really adorable to! What would you use Thermal-Aid for?

Friday

Zoobies Blanket Pet

I can’t even begin to tell you how soft Posh the Poodle is from Zoobies! When we received her, I was extremely surprised at not only the quality but the size and durability of this blanket pet. Posh the puddle, like other blanket pets from Zoobies, is a 3-in-1 toy, including a plush toy, duffel bag, and warm blanket.

I really liked how when I folded the rather large blanket back up, there was still enough room in the bag for a few diapers or a small outfit. This will be perfect to send to grandmas for a sleep over. But I know better, the bag will probably contain doll clothes and toys as Miss Aly loves to carry her own bag. At least this is a cute one right?

I am really impressed with Zoobies! They have so many really neat products and Posh the Poodle is just the beginning. I can't wait to order the New Glow Bugs they offer to! Be sure to check out all of their sweet products on their website and even their Facebook page.

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Baby Bee-Haven

If you’re like me, we are always on the go! Sometimes we have Miss Aly and sometimes we have other lil baby bugs. Either way we love our little sweets but it can be hard to keep up with having both boy and girl stuff around. Baby-Bee Haven to the rescue! I found these Crush ‘n Go Stroller covers and fell in love! I can turn my nutural colored jeep umbrella stroller into a hot pink comfy and secure nest for the princess! When she goes home, I just take the cushion out and we are ready to start all over again.

The memory foam cushions support your baby’s head, back, and neck while providing a high quality design. I really loved this feature because as any parent would know, umbrella strollers are not exactly supportive, until I added the Crush n’ Go. The memory foam makes a huge difference.

Yes, kids get things dirty and it can be so hard to keep up with changing this or washing that, especially on the run. Who wants to carry two of these around? I don’t and I’m sure that’s not on your “to do” list either. Another great feature is not only are they machine washable, (of course) but they are reversible! So when your out and about and one side gets dirty, turn it over and worry about it when you get home.

I really the Baby-Bee Haven products, especially these Crush ‘n Go’s. But be sure to check out their website and see what else they have to offer, who knows you might win your choice of any product you would like!

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Tuesday

Pocket Nanny

Being a new parent can be stressful, and although we have new parents, old parents, single parents, and married parents, there is only one kind of perfect parent. A perfect parent is one who always tries and loves unconditionally. We will all make mistakes in parenting, its human nature to make a mistake. We can sometimes yell a little loud, sleep a little long or other endless things that we will look back on and think “hum I probably shouldn’t have done that”.

Itzbeen has come up with a little resource to help eliminate some of those mistakes or if you’re like me, remind me not to make as many. Pocket Nanny was introduced to consumers in 2007 and has won awards from Juvenile Products Manufacturing Associations and IParenting Media Award. With that being said, I can understand why.

As a “Seasoned Parent” (or old, but I prefer seasoned), I would love to say that I even to this day remember to give my children their medications when they are sick like clockwork. But I don’t, so I couldn’t even begin to expect a new parent to remember things like medication or time schedules for nursing/feeding. The pocket Nanny has reminder software to help you remember how long it has been since you have changed a diaper, fed your child, how long they have been asleep, or when you last gave your sweet baby their medication. Along with the counting “how long since” there are optional alarms you can set for a maximum time limit.

For nursing mothers, there are even convenient nursing features to help keep track of which side your baby last fed from.

What do I like most about Pocket Nanny? As moms we carry around way too many things, but pocket nanny has a easy clip you can attach to your diaper bag or shirt and it’s only about the size of an I-phone but a little thicker.

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The Bluapple

http://www.thebluapple.com/

Oh I only wish I had received my set of Bluapples before I threw away the latest batch of bananas. The Bluapple’s are an ethylene gas eliminator, so what does that mean for you? Well as our fruits and veggies ripen they produce a natural ethylene gas which then makes them ripen faster or in some cases spoil faster.

The Bluapple contains a packet of active ingredients granules which absorbs ethylene gas continuously slowing the process of ripening and spoiling of your produce. The granules are organic, refillable every three months, non-toxic and non-allergenic.

But if you’re like me, it can be hard to remember to change that little packet every three months. So I signed up on http://www.Thebluapple.com to receive a single notification e-mail. What a great concept! Now I don’t have to remember all on my own, which is really next to impossible. My kids say I never remember anything and they’re right.

I spent a good amount of time on The Bluapple website this morning, and all of the facts and tips they provide are an excellent source of information on how to keep your food fresher longer! I strongly suggest that even if you don’t have any intentions on buying a bluapple, check out the website for the knowledge source at least.

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Sunday

Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc

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You will never hear me complaining about giving the boys a new toy that keeps them busy while I get some work done. So as soon as homework was completed yesterday I gave the boys their new Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc.

Jeramiah and Maison love playing Frisbee but this was the icing on the cake with the soft rubber edges it was easy for them to both throw and catch. I will only tell you as my readers that after I finished catching up on e-mails, I spent a little time with them playing as well. The Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc was perfect for all of us!

Now why is it called a Skylighter? Because the design is built in with LED lights that brightly illuminate allowing great night play! We had a meeting in town last night and luckily we remembered the Aerobie Skylighter because it kept the boys busy outside and was the smoothest meeting we have had in a long time without interruptions. PERFECT!!!

We love the Aerobie Skylighter Flying Disc and I can’t wait until it warms up some more so the kids can spend more time outside playing with it, especially at night. The night use was really neat!

Want one for yourself? Win one here and tell Aerobie THANKS!!!

Retails for: $14.99 Available in sporting goods stores nationwide.

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Saturday

Henry's World

Trying to get Mr. Maison to sit down and read is like pulling teeth…. I understand that he reads all day at school and his little braid is tired when he gets home but he still has homework to do and part of that is reading.

When we received a package from Henry’s World this week I knew it would be tough to convince him to sit down with me. So I told him, “let’s read just a few pages and then you can go play”. We picked out Henry & Tink a Remarkable Romance, and before I knew it, we were finished with the book and he was asking me to read it again and again. The story is about a 2 legged puppy named Tink and a three legged cat named Henry and although they both realized they were very different from other animals they loved each other unconditionally.

Another member of their family, Dolly, created a workbook to help children explore their feelings. The boys actually sat down together and shared this workbook as they each took turns working through the pages. Wow, my kids can get along!! The feelings workbook help kids understand and learn how to express their feelings rather then keeping them all bottled up. I think this is a great addition for any child because feelings can be confusing sometimes and these workbooks help children work through it at their understanding levels.

I have become a firm believer in Henry’s World books and workbooks. We will soon be ordering more. The ability that animals have to get a message through to a child, specifically my children, or other individual is sometimes more powerful then sitting here and repeating myself over and over to my kids.

One of the things I love the most about Henry’s World is they are 100% not for profit. All of their proceeds go to helping more individuals and sharing the stories of Henry and Tink to as many people as possible. Not to mention, these books they so graciously share are made with care and high quality. These will last a long time in our house.

What does Henry’s World say about themselves?

Since 2006, when the initial stories about Henry were shared through the website, over 45,000 emails recounting stories of recovery have been sent to Henry, the three-legged cat. The storybook What’s the Matter with Henry? has been used by schools and in hospitals to overcome stigma, and to help individuals begin to see themselves as more than their disability. By taking an appreciative approach to challenge, Henry helps children and their families see that loss does not determine their attitudes, capacities, or selves. His basic message is be proud of who you are, notice what you can do, and do not let anyone label you with limitations.

Henry has decided to share one of their books with our readers. Learn more about Henry’s World and his friends and earn your entries below.

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Friday

Daily Affirmations For Love

Dr. Mamiko Odegard

Love and Self-Esteem Expert

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Written by Dr. Mamiko Odegard, Daily Affirmations for Love is the perfect gift not only for Valentines Day, but any day.

While avoiding statics in this blog, it’s clearly obvious that relationships in todays world are not as strong as they should be. Now believe me, I’m not one to preach especially when it comes to the topic of relationships, but I have built a bond with my husband that we won’t let anything destroy. When you work on a marriage and never give up, the outpour of love is unconditional.

While the book is not a daily task list, there is a sweet memo for every day of the year that simple tells her thought for the day about the love of her life. These sweet moments are expressed in a very easy to read context and personally make me reflect on my own love of my life.

“Nothing is better than your whispering words of love in my ear”, (PG. 19 for February 1^st.) Sweet thoughts like these are followed by a brief description of how these moments make the bond and love grow stronger for her and her husband.

I really look forward to reading a part of this book each day throughout the year. My husband and I have a remarkable bond and I know something like this can only make it stronger.

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Wednesday

Diaper Goop

http://www.diaperrashtreatment.net/

If you are looking for a family friendly company, with kind, respectful, and most of all helpful employees, then I strongly encourage you to check out Diaper Goop. Developed in 1989 by a group of pharmacists, Diaper Goop has been used by babies, children, adults, and seniors all over the United States.

Diaper Goop is scent free and glides on without leaving an oily residue on your finger, I found this alone comforting because I can remember having to really scrub my hands after using some creams on my sweets. And then there was the diaper creams that smell horrible; this is not the case with Diaper Goop it’s scent free. Produced in Little Rock Arkansas the goop comes in an easy to open container which is a major plus when it comes to our sweets squirming and worming around during a diaper change. I know I have had a few of those wiggle butts who want anything except to get changed, what about you? The design is perfect.

Now this is not your normal diaper rash treatment cream because not only will it help with diaper rash on your little sweet but the cream is useful for all types of skin irritations. And I decided to put it to the “adult” test!

I get a horrible heat rash on my leg behind my knee, weird right? It doesn’t usually bother me until recently it actually started itching and slightly burning. Guess I have been sitting here at the computer to much lately. After a full day of applying the cream the rash has dried up and is almost gone. 3 days later, you can’t even tell it was there to begin with.

Watch for more updates on Diaper Goop from us. While this is just one story we will publish, I know we will have several more. If it worked this well on a rash I can’t wait to see how it works for Miss Aly.

How often does your child get diaper rash? Can you think of an adult that might use this? We have 5 bottles to give away at random, the best comments will win. Please provide your email address in the comment and be sure to “LIKE” Diaper Goops Facebook Page. (MUST LIKE DIAPER GOOP FACEBOOK TO ENTER)

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KleenSlate

While we recently let the boys save up their money and purchase their own tablets they still have to earn them each and every day. I thought this was a good idea to keep the use limited and make sure they stay focused on other daily activities. But we kept earning them pretty simple; good days at school, getting their homework done, and doing at least 2 chores. That’s not too bad I thought. Well even after the kids have earned their tablets and have unlimited games available at their fingertips they still picked up the KleenSlates they received in the mail. As a matter-a-fact, Maison has played with his purple KleenSlate for hours tonight and even longer last night! Jeramiah has doodled countless drawings and Maison is “practicing his handwriting” he says.

While some kids sit in the same house or even the same room and text back and forth, the boys are writing messages and simply holding them up facing each other to write. Yes, my kids are goofballs and I will say it over and over again.

Straight out of the package the boards came with a marker that attaches easily which is great for my boys because they are just like their mother. They would lose their heads if they weren’t attached! But what was exceptionally helpful is the fact that each and every marker has the perfect eraser on the cap. My first though, YAY less pieces but this really made it a lot easier for them to draw and start over again and again.

As bed time neared the boys were told to pick up their things and get ready for bed. KleenSlate includes a carrying bag and a towel for quick clean up. Maison the even figured out that the microfiber towel easily attaches to the end of the handle. I am very impressed with how attracted the boys are to the KleenSlates, they love them and I more than love that! It’s so nice that they have found something other than T.V and video games to play with, and in all reality they have spent way more time on the KleenSlates than they do anything else.

I recommend KleenSlates to teachers, homeschooling parents, and anyone with a kid under 90. The markers are low-odor, non-toxic and completely kid friendly. Thank you KleenSlate, my boys love you and I love that!

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