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I used to love wearing jewelry. Nothing too fancy, just some dangly earrings or a fun necklace. But that all stopped once my little bouncing bundle of joy arrived. Those itty bitty hands love to grab anything and everything, don't they? I never gave him the chance with earrings (I mean, ouch!!), but he did yank off my all-time favorite beaded necklace about a half year ago. The clasp broke, of course. I have yet to get it fixed, it's just laying in my drawer as a sad reminder. I haven't worn a necklace around him since that, until I recently found Teething Bling!!  Teething Bling makes jewelry that is safe to wear around your little ones. The clasps are a simple plastic snap so they will open up and not break when your baby yanks the necklace (and he or she WILL yank your necklace, trust me!!). The pendents and beads are made of medical-grade food-safe silicon and are safe for little one to mouth and chew on. How can jewelry that is safe for your little one to play with and chew on be fashionable, you ask? Well, they're called Teething BLING for a reason - they are totally stylish!! They have tons of styles and colors to choose from, so any woman can find a design that suits her taste. Personally, I fell in love with the Gemstone collection. Here's me and my little one enjoying my new necklace:  Here's a closeup of my jade gemstone necklace, as well as the onyx and turquoise still in their bags.  What I first noticed upon opening the bag was, WOW, stinky!! I guess it's the silicon? I freaked out thinking the necklace would always smell like that, but thankfully, it aired out really quickly, phew! It was so super cute, I couldn't wait to wear it! My little guy was really enamored with it at first, and it was fun to be like "Go for it dude!" and not have to play keep-away as we do with so many other things. It comes in handy as a quick distraction on the changing table or while nursing. Also, the string is knotted on both sides of each silicon gemstone, so if for some reason the string broke, only one stone would come off. But I really can't see it breaking, because when baby yanks it, the class unsnaps, so there is no major strain put on the string (which is nylon and very strong anyway).  Teething Bling will be giving a gift set (example pictured above) to the grand prize winner of my New Mom Necessities giveaway, running until February 19. The gift set (and most of their products) has 14 color combinations for the winner to choose from, ranging from jade to pink to onyx to sugarplum, and includes one donut pendent and two bangles. You can buy a gift set, (as well as any of their other awesome products such as bangles, pendents of all shapes and colors, tween bling, etc etc!), orrrrrr.....
ENTER TO WIN HERE!! Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
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I used to enjoy lounging around sans bra. It felt like such a rebellion against the daily grind, all of my responsibilities, and the formality of my day job. But if you're like me, this luxury will go out the window with pregnancy and breastfeeding. When you get are completely engorged, you need the support because they are HEAVY and uncomfortable. And of course your nipples are extremely sensitive (ok, downright painful) for the first few weeks while they're toughening up and adjusting to being sucked on 24-7. The friction of a shirt against your bare boobs is downright horrific! The lactation consultants recommend airing out your nipples as much as possible, but my boobs just did not stop seriously leaking around the clock for several months, so this was such a joke of a recommendation for me! Except for brief periods in the shower, my ta-tas have not hung free for going on 14 months now! But your daily nursing bra is not going to cut it in bed. You need something more comfortable and less restrictive for sleepy time. So I was really excited to try out Nursing Bra Express' Pull Over Sleep Nursing Bra by La Leche League Intimates.  Made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex with no hooks, clasps, pads, or wires, the Pull Over Sleep Nursing Bra is extremely lightweight and comfy! After hand washing and waiting for it to dry, I threw it on and was really surprised by the nothingness that I felt. On the one hand, it does lack the support you would expect from a bra, so it feels a bit odd. On the other hand, this is exactly what you should be looking for in a sleeping bra, I think? I'm not a bra expert here... Because there are no clasps, you just pull the material over and slip out your boob for nursing time. Super easy, yes! Unfortunately for me, due to the deep v-cut of the bra, my boob occasionally slipped out on its own when I was sleeping on my side. I'm not sure if this is because I got a size too small, or if it's just not a great style for larger breasted women, I'm not sure. But all in all, it's a great nursing bra for bedtime, especially for back sleepers or non-floppy-breasted woman. LOL! TMI?  Nursing Bra Express is a great online retailer selling more than just nursing bras. They've also got nursing wear like pajamas and dresses, nursing tanks, hilarious baby nipple hats, and breastfeeding accessories such as nursing pads, nursing covers, babywearing slings, you name it!! Their website is also a great resource for new moms with an abundance of breastfeeding tips and support, and you can follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Nursing Bra Express will be giving away one La Leche League Intimate's Pull Over Sleep Nursing Bras to the grand prize winner of my New Mom Necessities Giveaway ending February 19! Have you entered yet? No??? ENTER TO WIN TODAY!! Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased. I'm a modest gal, when it comes to breastfeeding anyway. I have nothing against the mamas who can just whip it out in the middle of a restaurant, I am simply not comfortable doing it myself. That said, I've been breastfeeding my baby now for 13 months and have fed him just about any place imaginable: planes, trains, restaurants, parks, the ER, a bar... No, I didn't have to run away to the bathroom to get some privacy, I simply pulled my handy dandy nursing cover out of the diaper bag and bada boum, we're good to go! There are a ton of brands out there, heck, you can even make them yourself if you're crafty, which I am not. There are 2 key things to look out for: 1) You need the neck to be a bit rigid so that you are able to look down inside to see your little one (don't worry, no one else can see in there, unless they're standing like directly over your head!), and 2) enough material to cover you fully, especially width-wise if you're like me and have to pull up your entire shirt because you never bothered to buy proper nursing shirts! Bebe au Lait is an extremely popular brand of nursing covers and other products for mothers and babies that has been around for 10 years. Their covers don't just do they job, but come in such fabulous patterns that you will actually look forward to using them and wear them oh-so-proudly! Trust me, other breastfeeding moms will stop you and demand you tell them where they can get one! I've been a big fan of Bebe au Lait since I started breastfeeding, so I was so excited to try out their latest design: The Muslin Nursing Cover. Here's the front and back of the packaging, outlining the great points such as the patented "rigiflex" neckline, breathable material, and multifunctional uses:   Upon opening it up, the material really stood out to me as remarkably different from all other nursing covers I've come across. The muslin cotton is extremely lightweight and breathable, and seems like it'll be a great option for the summer. Actually, it's great for the winter too - how many times have I been in an over-heated indoor area , trying to breastfeed under the cover and man, I am just roasting alive! Then I think about how hot my little guy must be in there! I did worry that being so lightweight, people might actually be able to see inside the cover... but after trying it on I realized that is not the case. Can you even tell my little (errr, big!) 13 monther is in there?  Of course I had to test out the cover's mulitfunctional uses as well. As a shade on the stroller, yes, it did well while parked indoors. But if trying to use it while walking around outside, you might need some clips on there. The nursing cover is also great as a makeshift blanket for your little one (if he'll stay on it!) as it is quite large.  So, I'm totally in love with the muslin nursing cover by Bebe au Lait, definitely worth checking out - they have 2 designs and have muslin swaddles and blankies as well! While you're over there, surf around and you'll see what I was talking about with the awesome design choices they have!! I mean, look at some of these - gorgeous!!!  Bebe au Lait will be giving away one of their Muslin Nursing Covers to the grand prize winner of my New Mom Necessities Giveaway, which includes a total of 15 awesome products valued over $600!!
ENTER TO WIN HERE!! Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased. Got milk? Yup! Got MilkCharms? Ever heard of them for that matter? If not, I'm here to tell you about this very cool, super cute, and above all extremely helpful accessory for pumping moms (or formula feeding moms) out there... Eepples MilkCharms!!  Maybe you've already got a system going whereby you scribble a date and/or time on a piece of tape and slap it on the bottle before throwing it in the fridge. Well, that's what I did the handful of times I actually pumped. And it worked just fine. But, there is a better way! Shocking, I know! Eepples MilkCharms can be used (and reused again and again) on virtually any bottle, and are made from food grade polypropylene and silicone fre of BPA and phthalate. One one side has a spin dial with the date, and the other side has the time. So you can get as specific as you need to be!! As they put it, "Just dial in the day (and time if you want to be exact), hang the MilkCharm on the bottle, put it in the fridge, and go take a nap!". Ahhhhh a nap. If only!! Not a pumping or breastfeeding mom? No problem! Eepples MilkCharms work for formula, too!!  This isn't on their website, but I personally argue that these charms can still be used for so many purposes once your baby has grown past the milk stage... How about baby food or bottled drinks or just about anything that has a quick shelf life of a couple of days once its been opened!? Or the lasagna you made on Tuesday, or was it Sunday... wait... how long has it been in the fridge?? Eepples MilkCharms to the rescue, saving your family from a wicked case of food poisoning! Haha ok maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point! One set of 3 Eepples MilkCharms is included in the jackpot of my 15 product $600 value New Mom Necessities Giveaway ending February 19. Enter to win here!!
Sponsored Post Disclosure: Opinions are my own and not swayed by compensation of any kind. This was a sponsored post, but I limit such posts to companies that meet my moral standards and I feel I can really stand behind (hey, I'm not a sell out!). Ahhhhh nursing bras. My arch nemesis (or at least they were until I discovered Bravado Designs, but I'll get to them later... first some background and a short rant!)... You want to be prepared so you stock up on nursing bras while pregnant. But you know what? Your breasts and rib cage will be a dramatically different size (the former MUCH bigger and the latter much smaller) by the time your little one arrives and your milk comes in. And then in a couple of months your breasts will be not quite so off-the-scale ginormously engorged, and if you keep going you'll probably be smaller than you were pre-pregnancy. I have a friend who, and I quote, has "golfballs in socks" for boobs after nursing two children. No, it's not a pretty picture, but you can see the need for a good bra when you've got these National Geographic worthy ta-ta's to carry around. I got a few hand-me-down nursing bras that got me through the first couple of months of nursing. Oh how I loathed those bras. The wireless ones were falling apart, literally, albeit super comfy of course. And the wired ones? They were a size too small and I 100% blame them on my 2 bouts of mastitis!! So off I went to Motherhood Maternity. But they didn't have any in my size (at the time I was an E or F perhaps, I dunno, no one offered to measure me!). So I had to go with the wireless and cupless bras, which have been doing me alright. But all of these bras had the racerback cut which was extremely annoying and wardrobe limiting (as if breastfeeding doesn't limit your wardrobe enough, I had to worry about the neckline of my shirts now)!!. Suffice it to say I've been looking for some nice nursing bras with a normal strap. I recently came across Bravado Designs online and they have a selection of 9 kinds of nursing bras to choose from... underwire, lace, removable cups, tanks, you name it! I went for the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra because it had the straight-across-the-shoulder straps I was looking for, removable pads (to discretely hide your nursing pads or nips), and is wireless, which I've really come to like (not to mention I'm terrified of another round of mastitis!!). 
How do I like the Body Silk Bra?? I loooooooooooove it!!!! LOVE IT!!! Seriously, this bra will see me well beyond my days of breastfeeding!! Extremely comfortable, like, can't even feel it on. Supportive. Smooth and causing no back fat - yay!! Easy to pull down for nursing, even with the cup, and easy to hook back up. And I love love love the insertable cups - I have been an ashamed-of-nipping kinda girl since my days of living in Japan (yes, living there will have you ashamed of all kinds of things like nipping, being bigger than a size 0, not shaving your forearms, and blowing your nose in public). They're also great for covering up lines from your nursing pads, and would probably actually act as a nursing pad if need be. But the pads are easily removable too, which is great! Bravado Designs got its start when two breastfeeding moms created The Original Nursing Bra 20 years ago, and quickly became a well respected and trusted source of comfortable, stylish and quality nursing bras. Hundreds of pregnant and nursing women test-wear their bras each year so you can know they have been tweaked and perfected. Each bra comes with an extension kit, so you can wear them comfortably throughout your pregnancy and breastfeeding days (and even beyond that, as I plan!). What's more? They're a green company, they donate to the community, and they use REAL MOMS as models. Wow, I mean, could I love them any more!? Bravado Designs will be sending one of their Essential Embrace Nursing Bras to the grand prize winner of my New Mom Necessities Giveaway. This bra comes in three colors, and has sizes ranging from 32 to 44 and B/C to L/M - wowza!! "The Bravado Essential Embrace™ Nursing Bra is the most comfortable, supportive, yet lightweight bra that you will ever wear while pregnant or nursing." Ummmm yes please!! What are you waiting for... 
**Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
Some moms stay in shape throughout their pregnancy, never missing a beat, going full on with prenatal and postpartum pilates, yoga, swimming, you name it! Some take even better care of themselves than before being pregnant! And then there are moms like me who let it all go, LOL. Between the extreme nausea of the first trimester to the exhaustion of the third and fourth (and fifth and sixth...) trimesters, I found myself not eating well and not working out. I gained 27 pounds, ok, that's in the "healthy range", and thankfully the baby weight flew off, (yay for breastfeeding!!). And I do a LOT of walking, but I wouldn't call myself in shape. My butt has disappeared, for one. I've started daily lunges, but we are far from the perky bum I used to take for granted. Pity party for 1, please! Long story short, because I know I'm not alone in my postparum unfit state, I'm so incredibly pleased to promote an awesome new service getting moms in shape and feeling great across NYC and beyond! Kiera, a new mom herself, hosts weekly classes through her company, Training Wheels Stroller Fitness. She has moms working their butts off, literally! The best part is that they bring their little ones to the classes, who watch from their strollers, or if they're older even take part in the exercises! And this is no half-ass aerobics class, ya'll. We're talking running suicides, throwing medicine balls, and working so hard it hurts to sneeze for a week!!   Training Wheels Stroller Fitness also holds online fitness and clean eating challenges. Kiera posts daily workout videos for moms to do from home, gives meal plans (regular, vegan, and paleo versions), and hosts a private FB group where moms can support each other, hold each other accountable for sticking to the plan, and gain points for posting photos of their meals for the day, doing their workouts, etc! Check out her video showing you how the challenges work: The testimonials say it all: "I found my love for cooking again", "I haven't had energy like this in a long time!", "I fit into my pre-baby jeans!", "I found confidence in ME again!"... Kiera is offering one week of complimentary online personal training to one of the 2 winners of my $1500 value Mother of All Giveaways! The package will include a 30-minute consultation via Skype or Facetime, one week access to her online training fitness program with unlimited coaching, and a sample meal plan. What a fabulous way to kick start a new (or not so new) mom's journey to losing the baby weight and feeling great! (If you don't win, you can still sign up for the online training here), and of course don't forget to try out an online challenge or her classes!
ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE!! My husband is not the kinda guy who will shower me with flowers and chocolates. Sure he's loving and supportive and all that, but we are both just major penny-pinchers and almost never splurge on any sort of luxury item. Wow, did I just classify flowers as a luxury?? Am a I stingy new mom if there ever was one!! But I know I'm not alone here, which is why I'm so super psyched to have Teleflora be contributing their absolutely gorgeous How Sweet It Is bouquet to our New Mom Necessities Giveaway grand prize winner! This is the kind of thing that would really brighten the day for a new mom, or anyone really! And unlike chocolate, flowers won't ruin your attempt to lose the baby weight! 
Teleflora is an online flower company based in California, with a network of over 16,000 florists in the US and Canada and 20,000 more outside of North America, ensuring your flowers arrive fast and fresh! They guarantee satisfaction with every gift order and really seem to stand apart from their competitors - check out a statement from their website: "All of our floral arrangements are artistically arranged by a local florist using only the freshest flowers available, and each gift is personally delivered in a vase - in most cases, the same day you place your order - to ensure that it arrives in premium condition, ready to be enjoyed immediately." On a budget? You can find a bouquet for as little as $29.99 (or as high as $299!!). Check out some of their adorable New Baby arrangements: 
You can order a bouquet for a friend (or yourself!!) today, orrrrrr.... you can win one (as well as 14 other awesome products) in my $600 value giveaway for new moms running til February 19!!! ENTER TO WIN TODAY!!! Disclaimer: I have not received payment or a product from this company. This highlight post is simply promoting the company in return for their contributing a product to our giveaway's winner. All opinions are my own!
As a brand spanking new mother, I was a mess. An absolute mess. No sleep, check. Uncomfortable to stand, sit, walk, sneeze, you name it, thanks to my 50 hour labor and having pushed an 8 pound bouncing baby boy out of my hoo-hah, CHECK! And to top it all off, I was using reusable nursing pads (that I'd received as a gift) and they were a freaking joke. A JOKE!! My mammaries must have thought they were trying to feed an entire village, and these nursing pads lasted all of 5 minutes before they were soaked through. And you know what? I thought this was normal. I thought this is the humiliating kind of thing breastfeeding moms have to deal with. I'll just have to stock up on a bunch of flowy black tops that won't show my milk stains quite so bad. I remember standing over my newborn baby at the changing table, as milk was literally dripping out of my soaked shirt, bra, and pads. Yuck. yuck. yuckkkkkkk... I don't remember who enlightened me that there were other brands and types of breast pads out there. Even disposable ones! The second I bought a box at my local Rite Aid and stuffed a pair in my bra it was like a whole new world! Hoorah!!! No looking back now!! Going through this inspired me to come up with Miny Moe, which sells variety packs of multiple brands of diapers and nursing pads. Also a huge inspiration was going through the equally terrible situation with my newborn son's diapers not containing his, how do I put this gently, digested breastmilk? The problem I saw was that you can't buy an individual pair of nursing pads out there, not disposables or washables. And really, that's all it would take to figure out if you like the brand. Just a single pair! So, that's what Miny Moe gives you! Our Basic Mama Disposable Nursing Pad Sampler gives you a pair each from 3 top brands of disposable breast pads: Lansinoh, Johnson's, and Nuk. Our Green Mama Nursing Pad Sampler gives you a pair each of 3 top brands of washable breast pads: Bamboobies, Itzy Ritzy, and Philips Avent. And finally, our Mega Mama's Nursing Pad Sampler gives you a pair each from all 6 of those brands, both washable and disposable.  Miny Moe Diaper Samplers were born from the same problem: you can't just go to the store and get a few disposable diapers to try out. Oh no, you have to commit to a big ol' box of at least 50 diapers, but if you're trying to be economic you're looking at more like 150 diapers. I thought I was being smart by putting newborn diapers on my baby registry and stocking up before my munchkin even arrived! But nope, the brand I had randomly chosen did NOT fit my little guy's tooshie. We went through a couple more brands and failures before finding one we liked. With Miny Moe around, no parents should have to go through this kind of frustration! Miny Moe's Diaper Samplers come in a variety of packs including the top name brands (Huggies, Pampers, Luvs), generic store brands (Target Up & Up, Walmart Parent's Choice), and environmentally-friendly brands (The Honest Company, Seventh Generation, Earth's Best, Naty).  Order a Miny Moe Diaper or Nursing Pad Sampler today, or enter to win the Mega Mama Nursing Pad Sampler (as well as 14 other awesome products in a $600 value jackpot!!) in the... New Mom Necessities Giveaway running through February 19!! ENTER TO WIN HERE!! Disclaimer: Miny Moe is not affiliated in any way with the brands included in their samplers. Miny Moe merely include the brands they have found to be the most loved by moms, so you can try them all at once and find which one YOU love the most!
I never had a problem with my milk supply, thank goodness!! Actually, quite the opposite - I had an oversupply with a heavy letdown the first few months of nursing that left my little guy practically drowning in every feed. Suffice it to say I didn't have the need to research home remedies for increasing your supply, but of course I heard plenty of ideas come up in my mommy group. A big one was Fenugreek supplements. Other popular ones were oatmeal and beer! Recipes were passed around for how to make lactaction cookies, which sounded amazing! But what about those moms who don't have the time or energy to bake cookies, or don't want to pop pills or down a Guiness? For those moms, there is Mrs. Patel's!! Mrs. Patel's offers "Indian Ayurvedic treats & teas for lactation and postpartum healing". These recipes have been passed down through generations of Indian nursing moms, and will be delivered to your door with a click of the button! They have three main kinds: Fenugreek Bars (peanut butter, chocolate, original, and gluten-free/vegan), Milk Water Tea (Chai Spice or Herbal Blend), and Munch Crunch.  I had the chance to give all three of these products a whirl and am happy to offer you my honest opinion:  The Fenugreek Bars: These were really tasty, not "so-unbelievably-delicious-I-stuffed-the-whole-box-down-my-throat-in-one-sitting", but pretty darn good. There was a kick to them, almost like a hint of curry, which I like, but some people might not. I was advised to pop them in the freezer for 30 minutes after receiving them, and then keep them in the fridge, eating one every morning, which I did. Kinda fun having this little treat after my breakfast!  The Milk Water Tea: Now, the last tea I had was over a year ago – Red Leaf Raspberry tea, in hopes of prepping and strengthening my uterus for birth. Maybe it worked, because my uterus endured a grueling 50 hours of labor! Haha! So, long story short, I’m not really a tea girl. I was advised that this loose tea was so heavy, you can get away without using a strainer, but I definitely did not find that to be the case. Luckily my husband is Japanese and a tea junkie, so I had a strainer on hand, not that I had ever used it before LOL!! I tried the tea straight first, which was tolerable but not enjoyable. I have a major sweet tooth and don’t even like green tea straight, so you can imagine with ingredients like dill seeds, rooibos, alfalfa, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom I wouldn’t be a big fan of it straight. With some milk and sugar it was quite tasty and incredibly different from anything I’ve ever had before. Definitely not your Starbucks Chai Latte! It said to use four tablespoons for one cup, and you can re-brew 3 times. So I made 3 cups with it throughout the day – very cost effective!  The Munch Crunch: This is the only one I just really wasn't a fan for. Directions tell you to eat a tablespoon of this mix by itself. It looks like bird seed, but I kept an open mind and munched away. Unfortunately there are a few ingredients in the mix that are just not to my liking, especially fennel. It did have a tangy citrusy kinda flavor in there, which helped, but I think a much better way to get this into your diet would be tossing it into a salad where the crunch would be a nice addition and the flavor might be disguised by your salad dressing. But that's just my opinion, and I'm a pretty picky eater LOL. I'm sure some women probably love the Munch Crunch's taste straight. The results? Well, I've been breastfeeding for over a year now and I don't pump, so it's really hard to have an objective before and after to give to you. Did I notice a HUGE increase in my supply, engorgement around the clock kinda thing? No, and honestly I don't think there is ANYTHING that will give you that amount of supply increase! But if you're looking for an increase of a few ounces a day, Mrs. Patel's is definitely worth a shot!! Some women have reported pretty great success with it! You can order some treats from Mrs. Patel's today, or you can enter to win a $34 gift certificate as well as 14 other awesome products for new moms in our $600 value jackpot, ending February 19th!! ENTER TO WIN HERE!! **Disclaimer: Although I did receive this product free of charge, I was not compensated in any other way to do this product review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and completely unbiased.
It's not easy being a new mom. Sure you have a beautiful itty bitty baby to fawn over, but you also have multiple lovely postpartum issues to deal with while being completely exhausted and overwhelmed with your new life. Still, it's an amazing time to be cherished, yada yada yada *wink* Because we know how hard it can be (if you haven't read my "It Gets Better, New Mom Edition" yet, now is the time to do so!), we are so so so excited to be throwing this MASSIVE giveaway with a $600 value jackpot of 15 of the most awesome products for new moms (with an additional fabulous prize going to one runner-up). Nothing in here is for baby - it's ALL FOR YOU, MAMA!! PARTICIPATING BLOGGERS: Before we get to listing the prizes, I'd like to take a moment to give a shout out to our co-hosting and co-promoting bloggers, without whom this giveaway would not be possible! A big thank you goes out to: Heather at US-Japan Fam, Elizabeth at Mommie De, Libby at Willy B Mum, Allison at Project Motherhood, Christine at Brunch with my Baby, Stephanie at Football Food & Motherhood, Abby at The Badass Breastfeeder, Larisha at We're Parents!?, Krista at Savory Savings, and Amanda at Coupons and Lesson Plans.           And now, on to what the giveaway is really about... THE PRIZES!!! We'll be reviewing products daily and listing the link below as each goes live, so keep checking back or follow me on twitter or facebook to be kept in the loop!  Our grand prize winner will receive two great big tubs of Willy B Mum's food-based homemade organic and vegan whipped body butter. This all-natural product is brand new to the market and I couldn't be more excited to be featuring it in our giveaway! Obviously it's an awesome skin care product for anyone, but it is especially great for pregnant or breastfeeding moms looking to be extra careful - you know it's not just about what you eat - your skin absorbs everything you put on it! ~See Libby's personal review here!~~  NüRoo has very generously included two items in our giveaway: one NüRoo Pocket for our grand prize winner and one NüRoo Nursing Scarf for a runner-up winner! The Pocket is an incredibly unique, useful, and comfortable babywearing shirt, while the Nursing Scarf is a total fashion-meets-function kind of accessory for any breastfeeding mom! ~~See my personal review here!~~  Who doesn't love flowers!? Teleflora will be treating our giveaway's grandprize winner (and frankly, her entire family) with their beautiful "How Sweet It Is" bouquet featuring a gorgeous array of roses, matsumoto asters, and carnations. Based in California, Teleflora has a network of over 16,000 florists in the US and Canada, ensuring your flowers arrive fast and fresh! ~~See my personal review here!~~  Our grand prize winner will receive one week of online personal training from Training Wheels Stroller Fitness. The package will include a 30-minute consultation via Skype or Facetime, one week access to their online training fitness program with unlimited coaching, and a sample meal plan. What a fabulous way to kick start a new mom's journey to losing the baby weight and feeling great! ~~See my personal review here!~~  Bravado Designs will send their Essential Embrace Nursing Bra to our lucky grand prize winner (you choose the size and color). This supportive, seamless, stretchy, breathable, wireless bra is so amazingly comfortable, we bet you won't retire it after weaning your little one!! An extender kit is also included so that you can wear this bra throughout your pregnancy as well. Awesome! ~~See my personal review here!~~  Bebe au Lait is providing our grand prize winner with one of their brand spanking new Muslin Nursing Covers! Made of premium, 100% open-weave cotton muslin, these incredibly soft, stylish, and breathable nursing covers have a rigid neckline, allowing mama (and no one else) to keep an eye on baby while breastfeeding. ~~See my personal review here!~~  Miny Moe has included their Mega Mama Nursing Pad Sampler in our jackpot. This sampler is a breastfeeding mama's dream, including 6 brands of nursing pads for her to try out before stocking up on her favorite. You'll get one pair each from 3 washable brands (Bamboobies, Itzy Ritzy, & Philips Avent) as well as 3 disposable brands (Lansinoh, Johnson's, & Nuk). FYI: Miny Moe also carries disposable diaper samplers, equally awesome for new and expecting parents! ~~See my personal review here!~~  Mrs. Patel's will be sending a $34 gift voucher for our grand prize winner to select her choices of their milk supply boosting and postpartum supporting Fenugreek Bars, Milk Water Tea, and Munch Crunch, all made from Ayuverdic recipes passed down by nursing mothers for generations in India. ~~See my personal review here!~~  CredibleCravings is offering our grand prize winner a 12-pack of their organic whole food snack bars that support the unique nutritional needs of pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Packed full of essential vitamins, minerals, and natural probiotics, these bars are healthy, taste amazing, and include no artificial preservatives, sweeteners, or chemicals. ~~See Elizabeth's personal review here!~~  Undercover Mama will send our grand prize winner a $30 gift certificate with which to shop from their great selection of nursing shirts and accessories. Undercover Mama nursing shirts are incredibly unique, offering mama a discreet way to breastfeed her baby without having to buy a whole new wardrobe. These nursing shirts are worn under your regular shirt like a tank top, but instead of having normal straps, they attach to your nursing bra for easy access to the breast, then you can pull your regular shirt up to nurse without exposing your tummy. Awesome, right!?!? ~~See my personal review here!~~  Smart Mom LLC will be contributing one piece of Teething Bling to our lucky grand prize winner. They have an amazing selection of designs to choose from. Their Teething Bling is made from medical-grade food safe silicon and the easy breakaway clasp is perfectly suited for babies who love to yank at your jewelry. It's the perfect distraction while nursing, and fun to (gently) chew on while being held in your arms. Annnnnnd it's super fashionable for mama!! ~~See my personal review here!~~  Our grand prize winner will also receive a nail polish, lip gloss, and perfume trio from Tina at Avon! New moms don't have a whole lot of time to get dolled up, but a little bit can go a long way in making you look and feel fabulous! Included in this pack is a roll-on purse sized perfume, Rare Diamonds Diamond Duo lip gloss, and Speed Dry 30 second nail enamel in On the Go Pink. ~~See my personal review here!~~  Nursing Bra Express will be sending one Pull Over Sleep Nursing Bra by La Leche League Intimates™ (you choose size and color) to our grand prize winner. Soft and totally comfy, this bra is perfect throughout pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond! Just pull it on, and then pull it over for nursing - no clasps or hooks to deal with. ~~See my personal review here!~~  Eepples MilkCharms are a cute and useful way for moms to keep track of their bottles, and a three-pack set will be going to our grand prize winner. Just spin the dial to set the day and time your breastmilk was pumped (or formula was prepared), and you're good to go! These MilkCharms are BPA and phthalate free, and dishwasher safe. ~~See my personal review here!~~  Vitabath knows that a new mom needs to relax and be pampered, even if it's just a quick shower with a wonderful fragrance to lift you up. So, they've included two bodywashes for our grand prize winner (you choose scents)! With scents like Asian Orchid & Coconut, Citron Leaves with Lemongrass, and Cupcake Couture Dream Pink Frosting, we think these body washes might help you get in more than a shower a week! What's more? They are free of sulfates, parabens, propylene glycol, DEA, TEA, triclosan, silicone, and mineral oils!! ~~See my personal review here!~~ So what are you waiting for?? Enter to win today!!!
(US residents ages 18 and over only please! Winners will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before new winners are selected.) |
 
About Me ^_^I'm a NYC metro area mom blogger living in NJ with my Japanese husband & our 3 kids (twins plus 1). This blog is chock full of product reviews, family travel guides, and giveaways galore! It's also home to Bay Ridge Families, and several guides focused on kid-friendly activities and guides to South Brooklyn, Hudson Valley, and New Jersey, as well as family-friendly destinations beyond the NYC area (check the menu bar!)  
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