Free Christmas Gift!

great offer once again :)
Nomorerack.com is another "deals per day" site. They usually post 8ish deals a day all at noon. Well when you sign up through this link---> nomorerack.com you'll get $10 off a purchase. They have $2 shipping on EVERY item, and most items are between $5-$20. I got Caden two zhu zhu pets for free last week (they came Sat) and Zac Calvin Klein Euphoria cologne for $7 shipped.


(Some people say that they have problems getting the credit to come off of anything under $20. When I do it I add the item I want.. and if it's under $20 add another item that will take the total over $20. Then in either the cart screen or the checkout screen theres a button with the option of using your credit. I push that and then delete the item I dont want. It still keeps your credit subtracted from the total.)

What's for Dinner, Mom?

How many times in your life have you heard that so far? While Parker's to young to do anything but cry when he's hungry, Caden has definitely started letting me know that he's hungry, and usually has an opinion on what he wants to eat! Actually, if I let him, his entire diet would consist of fruit and sweets... (thanks to all of his Grandmas!) Thankfully, he still somewhat listens to me when I tell him that he needs to eat his veggies. I've even gone as far as packing him fruit to take places so that no one is tempted to buy him sugary snacks lately! I have a feeling I'm going to have to be that much stricter with Parker so he doesnt develop his brothers bad habits!

Thankfully, I received a boatload of feeding products from Infantino recently. Just the things to start our kid's new healthier lifestyles! Included were the Fresh Food Mill, Freeze Tray, the Mash and Serve Bowl, the Steam Release Micro Dish, the Fill & Freeze Puree Pops, the Stackable Food Pots, and the Double Decker Meal Box. Not only do I have the tools to make my kids healthy meals now, I also have the products needed to store and take the foods with us!

One of the products that interested me the most where the Fill & Freeze Puree Pops. Not only was Caden a horrible teether at times, I love the idea of giving him "healthy" popsicles!

"Sucking on something cold will help soothe sore gums when your baby is teething. These ice lolly moulds are ideal for making fresh fruit lollies from pureed fresh fruit and pure fruit juice.

-Perfect for soothing sore gums during teething
-Easy to hold handle for babies and toddlers

-Helps soothe tender gums

-Includes four puree pops
-Freezer and dishwasher safe
-BPA Free "

I'm also SUPER excited to try out the Double Decker Meal Box when I go back to work in a few weeks! I will be packing Cadens lunch each morning, and the Double Decker Meal Box seems like the perfect thing to pack it in!

"This Food Box & Flask is perfect for storing baby purees and finger foods. The double layer storage box ensures that food doesn’t get squashed and with a spoon & fork included, it’s easier to feed your baby when you are out and about.

-Removable, microwaveable food containers?
-Easy pop-out design
-Includes 2 single-serve microwavable dishes, 2 large compartment storage containers and 2 plasticware spoons
-Dishwasher safe
-BPA free "

I can't wait till Parker is eating purees so that I can REALLY try the other products  I received! I especially look forward to using the mill! What awesome products from Infantino to keep my boys eating healthy!

“I am a participant in a Mom Central campaign for Infantino and have received various Infantino products as part of my participation.”

Adventures in Breastmilk Storage

This is the first time that I've breastfeed successfully. Actually it's the first time I've even REALLY tried. It's been over five weeks, and while it's had it's ups and downs, we're still doing it! But I go back to work (or rather start a new job) in a few weeks, and I'm a little worried on how continuing breastfeeding will work out. I've tried to pump here and there to start a stash, but it's EXPENSIVE to keep buying those little baggies! I know, I know, your sitting there thinking, "it's cheaper than buying formula!" and your right. It's just that I, personally, hate spending money at all! So I began researching other storage solutions.

One of my friends mentioned breastmilk freezing trays. They're like ice cube trays but instead of cubes they make long cylinder ice cubes that you can then stick in a freezer bag. When I heard of this cheaper option, I decided to give it a try. Only problem though was finding them! None of the stores near me, including Babies R Us and big chain stores, carried the breastmilk tray. Thats when I realized that it didn't have to be THAT exact tray! A few weeks before I had received a box of babyfood making supplies from Infantino to review. Included was a tray to freeze purees in. Each cube held one oz of food. Perfect for freezing breastmilk!

About the Freeze Tray:

"This small Food Cube Tray is perfect for freezing small portions of your baby’s food. By preparing food in batches and freezing it in the food cube tray, you need only cook once or twice a week.

-Freeze and store your freshly prepared baby food

-Includes nine 1 oz. food cubes in meal portion size

-Freezer and dishwasher safe

-BPA Free "

I've been using the Freeze Tray ever since. I love it! It's made out of silicone and is super bendy, which makes it easy to get the cubes out and into the freezer bag. I also love that it has a lid, I'm less likely to spill the "liquid gold".

Eventually, I will use the tray for baby food making as well, and I know I will love it just as much then! It's a great product by a great company, one that I will definitely be recommending to ALL of my pregnant friends! (seriously, theres been a pregnancy BOOM around here!)

“I am a participant in a Mom Central campaign for Infantino and have received various Infantino products as part of my participation.”