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Sometimes it’s tricky getting kids to eat healthy snacks, but we know moms are capable of some very creative solutions. You can make your child’s snacks even healthier by using organic ingredients. Protect your family by taking simple steps that have a big impact! Your challenge: Create a healthy snack using at least one organic ingredient and then share your … [Read more...]
Three years ago when I heard the name Recaro I thought aftermarket Motorcross seats. Fast forward to now, three years and two kids later, when I hear Recaro I think AMAZING car seat. So I was beyond excited when I got the opportunity to get a Recaro ProRIDE for review. We were given the ProRIDE in Hanna and not only is it beautiful it has exceeded all of the US federally mandated safety … [Read more...]
Giddyap! Are you ready for wild chases and fast paced shoot-outs? Based on Paramount Picture’s film, Rango The Video game is full of crazy action and outlandish scenarios. Normally carseats, onesies and kids snacks show up in the mysterious boxes on our doorstep, so when I was asked to review Rango The Videogame, I knew my husband would be excited. And he was, he played the game before I … [Read more...]
1 out of 8 people in the world lack access to clean drinking water. Without clean water, 4,000 children die everyday of diarrheal- related diseases, which is more than AIDS, malaria and measles combined. One third of all handpumps installed in the last twenty years in developing countries are now broken. And 4,000 children die every day because of lack of clean drinking water. We … [Read more...]
Meet our new friend, Mimicking Monkey from Cloud B. He’s soft, friendly and keeps Sebby and Quincy* company with his sweet chatters, waterfall sounds or right now, his lullaby (I’m hoping for a nap!) Another genius toy from Cloud B, the Mimicking Monkey has a built in microphone that allows you to record a special message to your child (up to 10 seconds). So whether you want to … [Read more...]
By now you probably know The Maven is in the running for a $2,000 Mom Central Blog Grant. Well, so is My 3rd Baby: EllieAdorn (owned by my friend Cristi) We're both really excited to have this opportunity! We both have a chance to win, so if you could give us your votes we'd really appreciate it! Here's how you can help! When you're logged into Facebook, Visit Cristi's blog’s Mom … [Read more...]
So here’s the plan… I’m headed to the store this afternoon if at all possible. I generally buy a lot of organic anyway but I am going to tighten it up a notch. 1.) I will buy in bulk where I can – so beans, rice, oatmeal, nuts etc. BUT before I do, I will make sure I actually need it. (In other words check my pantry) 2.) I’ll plan some meals that can carry over into the next. … [Read more...]
A late night chat with the girls from my daughter's birth group can only lead to one thing.... shenanigans! That, and this giveaway. My friend Melissa of Lions & Lambs is crazy talented. She makes adorable custom gifts for little ones. I have amassed quite a collection from her, from a custom bib & burpee set to a birthday cape and of course, hair bows! I've given Lions & Lambs as … [Read more...]
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