Boulder Clean Natural Cleaners

In our household we exclusively use eco-friendly, kid-safe products. As I’ve said many times before I believe that it is just as important what you put on your body as what you put in it. Our skin can easily absorb harsh chemicals – You wouldn’t ingest bleach would you? Then why spray it all over your home only to have it produce harmful fumes and toxic surfaces?

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My kids play in every inch of our home, so I would never want to douse it with chemicals I knew could easily get onto their hands and possibly in their mouths/eyes/nose/whatever! All of these and more are reasons to choose a natural cleaner. After trying all of the different natural cleaners I could I found that my favorite was always Boulder Clean. They’ve got all the items needed to tackle any type of house cleaning project: Laundry items, dishwashing products, soaps, cleaners and more!

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My dishes always come out cleaner, my clothes always come out smelling fresh and are safe for my kids’ skin, and their cleaner sprays smell amazing all with different surface cleaning specialties!

It took me awhile to adjust to the natural cleaners when I first got into it because I always thought bleach means clean but once you do your research and realize how much of a difference it makes for the environment and your families health you’ll never go back.. And Boulder Clean has their ingredients transparently listed on their website so you know exactly what you’re using!

Now, I want to help jump start some of y’all’s future in eco-friendly natural cleaners with a…..

GIVEAWAY!

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With back-to-school around I want to help you give your kids some fresh, amazing smelling clothes they’ll feel comfortable and irritation-free in! I’ll be giving away an entire laundry bundle to one lucky winner! This will include their Original Natural Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener Dryer Spray, and Oxi-Smart Pre-Treat Stain Remover Spray. I use these for my family and they’re incredible (Especially the Stain Remover Spray! I actually spilled red wine on my favorite white shirt and it took it out like friggin’ magic!)

Giveaway is hosted on my Instagram so head there to enter! Contest will end September 29th at 12:00PM MST so get those entries in! ❤

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Rollin Greens

Obvsies y’all know we’re a healthy eating family. I hate the idea of sending my kids to school or activities with a stomach full of processed gunk. We pack the healthy lunches with energy producing sides to make sure they don’t crash and can continue to thrive in school… Well what about when they get home? You’re exhausted from your day and your kids are bouncing off the walls..

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It can seem difficult to find the motivation to prepare a nutritional meal for your family but when there are options that are healthy and just as easy as processed foods then you’ve GOT to choose the healthy route – There’s not excuse at that point!

Currently, my favorite healthy side for my kids’ dinners are Rollin’ Greens’ Millet Tots!! They’re delicious tater tots made from only good ingredients and millet, an ancient grain! They taste delicious, take the same amount of time and are easypeasy! (And what don’t tots go with? 😛 )

So if you’re looking for a delicious side alternative for lunches or dinners try the Rollin Greens’ tots! There are three delicious flavors so you can switch it up and see what they and you like best!

They’re available in the freezer aisle at your local Sprouts Farmers Market!

↓ They’ll be changing their packaging soon so be on the lookout for these beauts! ↓

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(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

Good Samaritan Medical Center

It’s a pretty tough decision choosing the right hospital for your labor delivery. If you ask another parent they’ll all give you hundreds of different suggestions.

When I was pregnant with Hudson in 2015 I decided I wanted it to be solely my decision based on what I believed was most important for my son and myself.

After doing a lot of research I decided Good Samaritan seemed like the best fit because it was designated Colorado’s first Baby-Friendly Hospital by UNICEF. They were very pro-breastfeeding which was something I’ve always been so passionate about due to the plethora of health benefits it provides your baby.

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I did a hospital tour after making my decision to ensure it was in an area I felt safe and would feel proud to have my family come to to meet my gorgeous baby boy.

Upon arriving my Husband and I were in awe. It was absolutely beautiful – Tucked in the town of Lafayette there were mountain views, modern touches, delicious food/drink shops and the classes they had consistently running were such an amazing perk. We decided then and there this was the hospital for us.

On November 22nd I began having my contractions and we were off to Good Samaritan! It was such an exciting ride. Once we arrived we were pleasantly greeted and placed into a beautiful, comfortable room waiting for our little Hudson to grace us with his presence. After 10 hours he was ready. This was my first baby so I was terrified of labor but the nurses were absolutely incredible and my Doctor was so helpful that it made the whole experience a lot less stressful!

Once Hudson was born the caregivers were there every step of the way! A lactation specialist came in and assisted in teaching me how to get him to latch and came in every few hours to ensure it was still going well. I had a free post-labor massage which was AMAZING and we had some delicious food!!

We stayed for a few days then when we were getting ready to head home were given a humungous bag of food so we didn’t have to worry about cooking for a few days! We were also scheduled a nurse to come to our house a week after taking him house to make sure Hudson was healthy, I was healthy and that breastfeeding was still going well. I love how breastfeeding focused they were!

We still talk about the wonderful experience we had at Good Samaritan and plan on using them for our next baby’s delivery as well! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a comfortable, breastfeeding encouraging hospital in the Denver area!

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

Disney’s Christopher Robin Film & SunRype Family Sweepstakes

How many of y’all got really emotional when y’all saw the preview for Disney’s Christopher Robin In Theaters August 3? Meeeee…. For us millennials this was a huge part of our early childhood.. And now we get to share it with our own children.

If you haven’t seen the trailer it shows the soft hearted Christopher Robin we remember from our childhood but with adult dilemmas and during his most trying time is reunited with his old stuffed animals buddies. They quickly realize Christopher Robin needs their help to rediscover the joys of time with loved ones. If that doesn’t tear you up I don’t know WHAT will.. I won’t be missing out on this one, my kids are already eager to go see it. And they don’t even know the years of love behind it..

This will teach our kiddos the same lessons it taught us as little ones – Cherish those we hold so dearly to our hearts.

Now, I’m sure y’all have heard me mention them before but my favorite to-go snack company, SunRype, has partnered with Disney again! They are holding a Disney’s Christopher Robin Prize Pack sweepstakes where 6 winners will be chosen EVERY week! Entrants will have a chance to win prizes like a Petunia Pickle Bottom Winnie the Pooh and Friends backpack, 4 Fandango movie admission codes to see Disney’s Christopher Robin, a digital code to download the film’s soundtrack, a picnic blanket, a honey pot mug, a feature film poster and of course, a variety of SunRype snacks!

How amazing is that?! Enter here for your chance to win!

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The sweepstakes begins on July 30th at 8:00am PT and ends on August 24, 2018, at midnight PT. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. or D.C. who are 18 years of age or older. The sweepstakes can be entered ONCE PER DAY. Find a full list of the prizes available to be won, approximate retail values, how to enter, odds of winning and weekly drawing dates along with the full rules and regulations at www.facebook.com/SunRypeUSA. Void where prohibited. Sponsor: Sun-Rype Products Ltd.

SunRype snacks are a staple in my home. My kids love them, my Husband loves them and I love them! They’re quick, healthy, and delicious! They can be found in various flavors in the produce section or on Amazon with a 10% off discount with SNACKS10! So grab some delicious SunRype snacks, enter the sweepstakes, and get ready for a nostolgic experience with Disney’s Christopher Robin In Theaters August 3.

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

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Tummy Shield by Safe Ride 4 Kids

“Automobile crashes are the largest single cause of death for pregnant women and the leading cause of traumatic fetal injury mortality in the United States.” U.S. National Library of Medicine

My biggest fear when I was pregnant with Hudson was getting into a crash. I was petrified. What would happen if the airbag hit my tummy? What would happen to my boy? I avoided driving like the plague. Unless I absolutely had to I would stay at home. I really wish the Tummy Shield was around when I had him because I would’ve felt comfortable driving ALL the time.

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What is the Tummy Shield? It is the ONLY crash-tested pregnancy seat belt adjuster that actually protects baby in the event of a crash, the Tummy Shield:

has a patented design that redirects the seat belt away from the pregnant belly, securing the seat belt at the leg, not the across the low belly where it can injure your unborn baby
is constructed of a stainless steel plate and anchor that attaches securely to the car seat and holds the seat belt firmly in place, without dangerous slippage or excessive slack
was successfully crash tested showing the seat belt continues to comply with current safety standards
was engineered to be at least as strong as the seat belt.

A little piece of insurance and a lot of peace of mind!

Thank goodness I planned ahead and got this before my next baby.. I won’t have to worry when the time comes.. 🙂

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

Safe Ride 4 Kids

With the planning of baby #2 I remembered being severely frightened of driving while pregnant with Hudson incase I got into an accident.. Well now that I found SafeRide4Kids’ pregnancy seat belt adjuster I feel WAY more at ease!! Such a brilliant product and cannot wait to try it for myself! They’ve also got a kid’s RideSafer travel vest. Check them out below! *Review to come soon after I try out the Tummy Shield!*

Safe Ride 4 Kids is on a mission to save lives by providing quality car seat education and innovative products to help parents Make Every Arrival a Safe Arrival.

We have a comprehensive car seat safety and child safety blog for parents to stay abreast of safety information and best practices.

Our two feature innovative products include: Tummy Shield and RideSafer travel vest.

Tummy Shield is the only pregnancy seat belt adjuster that is crash tested to ensure increased safety for the pregnant woman in a car in effort to reduce the estimated 3,000 pregnancies lost every year in car crashes.

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RideSafer is the lightweight, foldable travel car seat for children 3 years old and up; also great for carpooling, taxi rides, etc.

Traveling with Kids this Summer? With the RideSafer Travel Vest, traveling with children is Easier and more Convenient. This safe, legal child restraint is easy to pack, easy to use and easy to carry through the airport! What’s better than easy for your summer vacation with the kids?

Use code USFAMSUMMER for $10 off each RideSafer vest!

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own)

DaffaDoot

With the planning of baby #2 my Husband and I have been looking at all of the new amazing products available for babies and DaffaDoot has got a few amazing ones I’d love to share!

** SPECIFICS ABOUT OUR CRIB WEDGE:

DaffaDoot Baby Reflux Wedge Pillow. For babies who frequently suffer from reflux or dramatically spit-up. It’s a safe, sound baby reflux treatment which gently elevates the baby’s head and torso to help alleviate discomfort due to frequent stomach acid or frequent spitting up. Happy baby equals happy parents!

What makes the DaffaDoot Reflux Wedge Pillow special:
Many wedges are “foldable”, which means that it’s actually two smaller wedge pieces held together by a cover. In other words, it is split and can “gap” under baby. Foldable wedges are marketed as “convenient to store”… but this feature degrades its performance. It’s better to have a wedge which focuses on performance instead of focusing on easy storage. Foldable wedges, since they are in multiple pieces, are also more likely to shift around. Our wedge is a single, stable, correctly sized piece with a non-skid bottom and a hypoallergenic, waterproof casing. The zipper is at the back of the wedge (to keep it well away from baby) and our foam is the perfect firmness (not too soft, not too hard). It meets and exceeds federal safety regulations. These regulations dictate that the wedge must extend the entire width of the crib mattress (27”). Anything else is not snug enough.We are using an eco-friendly zippered bag to package our wedge. This can be used to store your wedge in later, or as a blanket bag today.

**SPECIFICS ABOUT OUR CAR SEAT PROTECTOR:

Traveling with kids requires so many things… the proper child car seats and booster seats, snacks to keep everyone happy, a little extra protection while we are potty training, toys to keep little ones occupied… And many of these things can turn the back seat into a war zone.

Introducing the DaffaDoot Car Seat Protector. It’s Impeccable Quality combined with Perfect Functionality. Make your ride a little easier by protecting your back seat against all of this wear and tear. Our high quality car seat protective pad liner will extend the life of your seats and protect from all the damage the edges of your child’s car seat or booster can cause.

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**SPECIFICS ABOUT OUR BABY CAR MIRROR:

At DaffaDoot, we take our responsibilities to you and your baby seriously, so we designed the safest and highest quality mirror we could deliver. And we’ve delivered a crash test to prove it! DaffaDoot’s goal is to help parents “Work Smarter, Not Harder,” and our baby rear seat mirror does just that. It’s feature-rich, larger than other brands, and gives a perfect head-to-toe view of your baby.

Mirror Features:
** Lightweight, Shatterproof, Tested & Certified: Cadmium & PAH Free
** Wide-angled & larger than other brands, Dual-strap system provides maximum safety & stability
** Versatile horizontal or vertical mounting – “Sure-Mount” pad that won’t wiggle around
** Pivoting pad gives absolute control of viewing angle – even in cars without a rear center head rest
** Remarkable reflection! You can see your baby, and they can see you too!

** SPECIFICS ABOUT DAFFADOOT:

DaffaDoot is all about family values, and we are on a mission to improve the lives of everyone we can reach. We are a Mother/Daughter team, and proudly donate our time and money to numerous organizations supporting pregnant moms-to-be, new parents, battered women, and school age children. We are insanely committed to providing the best customer service on the planet and delivering only the highest quality products available.

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