I never actually managed to pack a hospital bag until I was pregnant with Risi. I didn’t have the money for things, and really only tossed a few baby things in a bag and thought I was good all the other times! With Lisi, I didn’t even get that far. This time though, I was […]
Things to pack in a hospital bag when having a new baby
Smartphones for kids and Zact!
I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Zact. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating One of the things I’ve been thinking about potentially getting Var for Christmas is a smartphone. Largely so I can contact him if I need to when he’s out with his […]
Risi turns 1 month
It’s hard to believe that a month ago, well okay a month and two days ago, Risi was born?! Where does the time go? I think a part of not understanding how time can fly comes from the fact that you just are so darn exhausted with a little baby you no longer have any […]
Bright Light Pillow – Review
The kids and I were lucky to get a Bright Light Pillow in order to review it! We got the square pillow, while right now there is a square and heart available for purchase. Here’s my problem though, all the girls are interested in this pillow and so far I’ve had to keep it all […]
This Morning
Today is proving to be a difficult day here. I got to bed at 12:15am, was woken up at 2:20 by Var who had gotten sick (thrown up) and then Risi woke up at 2:30. After taking care of Risi’s immediate needs until 3:05 I went and checked on Var, thinking surely Risi would get […]
Baby Magic Baby Bathing Basics – Review – Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Baby Magic is one of the awesome companies that sent a product for my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide review. So many awesome things for babies this season, weee!! This awesome little (okay not so little actually) set comes with the following items: 1- 9 oz Original Scent Baby Lotion 1- 9 oz Soft Powder Scent […]
Introducing Kids Academy Mobile Apps.
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Kids Academy, compensation was received in payment for helping spread the world about the company and their apps. Kid’s Academy is one of the most successful developers of mobile apps for kids. They have also recently released what might be their biggest app yet. 123 Tracing […]
Suffering from the 'Baby Blues.'
If you read Risi’s birth story you will know that I have some hard feelings about her birth still. My high blood pressure meant that for the first time ever I was going to be induced. 39 weeks and 5 days pregnant, and still I wasn’t having this baby. My blood pressure wasn’t going down, […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – Itzbeen Review
One of the sponsors for my 2013 Holiday Gift Guide is the Itzbeen Pocket Nanny! I’ve named my Itzbeen ‘Click Click’ and it goes around with me everywhere the baby is! If I’m out of the house Click Click is either attached to a pocket on my clothes or a pocket of my purse. If […]
Minky Couture Review – Holiday Gift Guide 2013
Part of my Holiday Gift Guide this year involved my really looking for things for the upcoming delivery of Risi. During my search of products for babies and kids I came across Minky Couture. They offer wonderfully soft, beautiful blankets for infants on up! Actually, they even offer a mini-blanket that I like to use […]
