I See Me Personalized Baby Review
July 31, 2014

I See Me Personalized Baby Review

I See Me is a company that makes personalized products for babies and children. For my review, I was sent the Who Loves Me personalized book and the personalized lovie blanket. Both products turned out really nice! Since we are not sharing the baby's name yet, I cannot share my own pictures of the product but just know that it looks great! This would make such a wonderful gift for a little one in your life. For the Who Loves Me book, I was able to add different names to it such as my dogs (haha) and siblings also soon to be known as Aunt Natalie and Uncle Edwin. The book is beautiful and has really nice images. I think that our daughter will love having a personalized book with her name in it. I look forward to reading her this book after she is born. The little lovie blanket is very cute and I'm sure she will like it. Also, it will be easier to find if it gets lost since it has her name on it. This set retails for $49.95. For a shower, this would be a perfect gif

Gillette Flexball Razor
July 30, 2014

Gillette Flexball Razor

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  #SmoothSummer #CollectiveBias Pre-shave face I like it best when my husband's face is smooth shaven. Since he is a teacher, sometimes he likes to go a few days between shaving . Well, my husband is 1/2 Mexican, 1/4 Italian and 1/4 Irish. He is a very hairy guy and in 3 days, he basically has a full beard. My family and I joke to him that he has a "5 o'clock" shadow an hour after he shaves and by 5 o'clock, has a full beard. He loves to joke with me telling me that he is going to grow a full beard and stop shaving. For example, before our maternity pictures that we took at my parent's farm, he joked that he refused to shave and was going to be fully hairy for the pictures. He loves to mess with me! Anyways, I think that Troy looks the best when he is clean shaven. I think that he looks really great like that and he knows that I like that s

Nutiva Review
July 30, 2014

Nutiva Review

Nutiva is a company that sells many healthy products such as chia seeds, coconut flour, coconut manna and more. I was sent some of their products to try out. I really like their organic o'coconut treats. They taste like a coconut candy bar but without the chocolate. They have classic flavors and hemp with chia. I like both of them but the hemp with chia has extra nutrients which is great. One of these little treats has 60 calories and makes a great mini dessert. What I really love most from this company is their chia seeds. I am so obsessed with chia seeds. They are packed with protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. I did not know how much I was missing chia seeds in my morning oatmeal after I ran out until I got them back. They add a great texture to oatmeal and help make it fluffier. Here is my favorite oatmeal mix. I mix it up ahead of time and then just scoop out a serving per day. Ingredients: 3 cups oats 1/4 cup chia seeds 2 scoops protein powder Dried f

Robeez Baby Shoes Review
July 29, 2014

Robeez Baby Shoes Review

I was sent the cutest baby shoes to review from Robeez . We are so excited to meet our daughter in September and enjoyed using these shoes as part of our maternity photo shoot taken by my sister. We took the pictures on my parent's farm and love how they turned out. I was sent the Robeez bow magic mini shoez. I just think that these are the most adorable shoes ever! They are available in light pink as well and are on sale for $24.99 in that color. Baby Girl is going to wear these for Christmas this year along with a beautiful red dress that I have for her- I cannot wait!! These have a non-skid, rubber outsole which will help kids from slipping and an elastic ankle to keep the shoes on your feet. I have another pair of Robeez shoes that I bought that I love with dachshunds on them. These will be perfect as well since we are dachshund lovers!  I have heard great things about Robeez shoes from different reviews and look forward to trying them with our baby!

GB Ellum Stroller Review
July 28, 2014

GB Ellum Stroller Review

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central for GB. I received a gift card to purchase a GB stroller to both facilitate my review as well as thank me for my partici pation. #MC #GBThatsMe With our baby due in a super short 7 weeks (OMG!), we have enjoyed getting everything ready for her arrival. We just had our baby shower and received many generous presents for Baby Girl. I was given the opportunity to review the new GB Ellum stroller sold at Babies "R" Us. I look forward to trying out this stroller with our baby in September.  This stroller is available in two colors: Fuzion and Raspberry. I liked the Raspberry color a lot but wanted a more gender neutral stroller so I chose the Fuzion. This stroller retails for $219.99. It is exclusively sold at Babies "R" Us. What I like about it is that it is quite lightweight. It is s compact stroller but has the features of a full-sized stroller. For our main stroller, we went with a larg

14 Mouthwatering Summer Fruit Desserts
July 27, 2014

14 Mouthwatering Summer Fruit Desserts

Grilled banana splits with hot fudge and rum caramel sauce Fruit is by far my favorite type of food. Everyone that I know jokes to me about how much fruit I eat. I eat probably 6-8 pieces of fruit each day at least. I just love it! Fruit in the summer months is so much tastier than any other time of year. 5 minute healthy peach frozen yogurt My favorites are peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, strawberries and raspberries. I usually eat my fruit as is but sometimes, enjoy making a dessert out of it if I have a surplus. I had a ton of fun finding this collection of summer fruit recipes. Can't wait to try them! Check out Summer Fruit Desserts by Amanda Hernandez at Foodie.com This is a sponsored post by Foodie.com. All opinions and fruit cravings are my own ; ). 

Bella Materna Nursing Bra Review
July 27, 2014

Bella Materna Nursing Bra Review

Bella Materna is a company that sells nursing bras and maternity essentials. Since I am at the end of my pregnancy (what?!?), I decided to review their nursing bras. With pregnancy, everything has increased in size and that has included needing some new bras. I tried out the the basic t-shirt bra and the sexy t-shirt bra. I have been wearing the sexy t-shirt bra for a few days now and like it. It has been comfortable and provides good coverage which is exactly what I need. For when I am nursing, there is an easy to undo clip which will be helpful. I like that this bra is simple and pretty unlike many other nursing bras. This bra has underwires which is what I normally wear. It s very supportive and has a thicker band around your body than many other bras. It comes in sizes 32-38 B-H which is quite a wide range of sizes. The larger sizes will have wider straps and back closure for more support. It is also great for maternity and has a long of different adjustments on the bac

BrittG Design Canvas Review
July 26, 2014

BrittG Design Canvas Review

I was recently sent a beautiful canvas to review from the Etsy shop BrittG Design. She sells different handmade canvases for children and babies. The picture seen above is just a sample but I can assure you that my canvas turned out beautiful. I will reveal it after the baby is born as we are not sharing the name publicly let. The paint looks very nice and the main letter is on their very sturdy so I don't have to worry about any issues.  I love chevron print which is why I went with this design. She also has polka dots, stripes and more. You can customize the canvas how you like.  The canvases are quite affordable at $30-40 each. These would make a great gift for a shower or you could buy it for your own child. Check out BrittG Design to see her canvases.

Evolution Fresh Juice Review
July 25, 2014

Evolution Fresh Juice Review

Evolution Fresh review- a thorough review of Evolution Fresh Juices and bars! Evolution Fresh Review I love trying different fresh juices and was able to try Evolution Fresh juices for the first time recently. I was sent some free product coupons to pick up this product and redeemed them at my local Whole Foods store. There were about 8 different options for juices in store and I chose 5 that sounded the best to me. These juices are very fresh and perfect to drink during the summer months. The juices are made by peeling, pressing and squeezing raw fruits and vegetables. They are then chilled, blended and bottled using high pressure processing which helps protect flavors and nutrients. I chose 5 flavors to sample including: Defense Up, Sweet Burn, Sweet Greens, Essential Greens and Organic V. These drinks retailed for about $5 each at my Whole Foods locations. The juice is cold pressed and not heated. They are mostly blends of both fruit and vegetable juices. The Defense Up dri

Drinks, Snacks and Lids Review
July 25, 2014

Drinks, Snacks and Lids Review

1. Cuppow - Cuppow is a company that makes canning jar drinking lids that fit a variety of sizes of canning jars. I love to drink from canning jars so this makes it really easy. They make sizes for both wide mouth jars and regular mouth jars. I love to drink my coffee from a Mason jar and this makes it so much easier to drink from. I love to bring a drink with me on the go and this makes it simple. 2. Bai5 Drinks - I have reviewed a few of the Bai5 drinks before and was sent a few more flavors to try out. These drinks are made from coffee fruit which is the covering that protects the coffee beans as they grow. It is rich in antioxidants. One 8 oz serving has only 5 calories which is awesome. My husband is a huge fan of tea mixed with lemonade so I gave him the Tanzania lemonade tea. He really enjoyed this tea and didn't think that it tasted diet. I like the limu lemon which tasted like a lemonade to me. I have been craving lemonade throughout my pregnancy so this was a gre

Ciinolin Baby Review and Giveaway
July 24, 2014

Ciinolin Baby Review and Giveaway

Today, I have a baby review that I am so excited to share with you! It is for Ciinolin, a company that sells swaddle blankets and baby step cards. The reason that I am so happy to share these is because they are the softest blankets that I have ever felt. They are made of a really light material and are huge. They are 70% rayon from bamboo fiber and 30% cotton. They roll up really small but are large when you open them. I'm not going to lie, Troy and I totally practiced swaddling our dogs so we would know how to do it when baby comes (in 2 months!!). The material is so soft on these and I like the fun designs on each blanket. Along with using them to swaddle the baby, I'm sure we will use them as a blanket to lay out on, a nursing cover, burp cloth (in a pinch), etc. This design is from Southeast Asia and is called Cirebon. A set of three blankets is $45. Also, if you purchase a product from Ciinolin , it goes for a great cause. A portion of the sale will be donated

Fit Bump Review and Giveaway
July 23, 2014

Fit Bump Review and Giveaway

I have enjoyed staying active throughout my entire pregnancy. It is something that is very important to me and I feel my best when I exercise. I have mainly stuck to walking but I have done a tiny bit of running here and there as well. I was recently sent an awesome maternity workout outfit from Fit Bump. They sell maternity fitness clothes. Now that I am in my 3rd trimester, almost all of my pre-pregnancy clothes do not fit. This outfit that I was sent from Fit Bump is so comfortable that I honestly have been wearing it throughout the day, not just to exercise. Hey, if you can't drink at a bonfire, you might as well snack a ton. Haha- me enjoying a peach. I was sent the EOS capris. They have really cute ruching up the sides. They have a looser fit which is not something that I normally like but since so many of my clothes feel too tight, these have been wonderful. I even wore them for a family bonfire at my parent's farm since I like them so much. They felt c

My Brest Friend Review
July 22, 2014

My Brest Friend Review

Through all of my research when planning my baby registry, a product that mom's kept recommending was a nursing pillow. I had heard about both the Boppy and the My Brest Friend pillow which were highly rated. I read about the differences between the two and liked that the My Brest Friend was firmer which seems to be more beneficial. I was sent the My Brest Friend pillow in pink marina to review. Here are some of the features and benefits of this nursing pillow: It is recommended by lactation consultants. It stays in place and does not shift or slide like other nursing pillows may. I like that this pillow gives back support which will be nice during long feeding sessions to prevent a sore back. You can find the My Brest Friend pillows on Amazon for $34-38.  The cover is removable and machine washable which is really nice. The strap is adjustable and can clip around your body so that it does not fall off. It features a pocket that is really nice to be able to store

Favorite Prints and Decals
July 21, 2014

Favorite Prints and Decals

First, I have to wish a very happy 30th birthday to my husband!!! I cannot believe that he is 30 already. I met him when he was 22! Where does the time go? I love you so much Troy and hope you have an amazing day! _____________________________________ 1. Field and Flower Etsy Shop : I was sent this beautiful set of prints from the Field and Flower Etsy shop. The shop features all kinds of gorgeous prints for a baby's or child's room. I loved how this set of 4 prints went together so well. The baby's room is light green and is going to have lots of pink accents so these match really well. The prints can be customized by your choice of colors to match with your nursery. This set of 4 originally did not come with the elephant print but the owner Sara kindly customized it for me. I think that this print is very pretty and will be great for when the baby is a toddler as well. By the way her name starts with an A but I am not telling what it is yet (my print has an A, not

Melissa's Produce Review
July 20, 2014

Melissa's Produce Review

I am a big fan of Melissa's products and have reviewed them a few times in the past (apples, potatoes, a cookbook, etc.). The products are very fresh and tasty. Over the last few years, I have been seeing them pop up all over at different stores as well. For my review, I was sent some shattos and baby dutch yellow potatoes. With these, I decided to make some homemade hashbrowns for breakfast with some bell peppers and garlic. They were very tasty! I like how cute the little potatoes are. I was also sent some dried cranberries. With these, I made whole-wheat cookies with chocolate chips. They were tasty. I have not used these French crepes yet but look forward to trying them. I am thinking a banana and peanut butter type filling. Finally, I was sent the fire roasted sweet bell peppers from Melissa's. Often times, jarred red peppers are soaked in oil so I love that these are not because they are much healthier this way. These are great on sandwiches and chopped up int

OtterBox Review- Cases for HTC One M8
July 19, 2014

OtterBox Review- Cases for HTC One M8

A couple of months ago, I got the HTC One M8 phone. I have been really liking it and decided that in order to save it from my clumsy hands, I better get a case for it ASAP. I was sent a couple of phone cases from OtterBox to try out for my phone and really like them. The first case that I tried out is the Symmetry Series for the HTC One M8. It is one of the slimmest cases from OtterBox which is what I liked most about it. It comes in several very fun colors and color combos. For my review, I stuck to the black case which is simple and functional.  Due to my butterfingers, I have already dropped my phone twice (once was pretty hard) with this case on and it held up really well with only one small scratch. This is much better than what would have happened with another case. I really like this case and plan to continue to use this for a long time. It retails for $39.95. The other case that I reviewed was the Commuter Series case. This case has 2 different pieces and

Kefir Mac and Cheese
July 18, 2014

Kefir Mac and Cheese

Kefir Mac and Cheese recipe- healthier than traditional macaroni and cheese and still super tasty! Macaroni and cheese is one of my favorite foods but I rarely make it at home. Part of the reason is because I didn't really know how but also because I know it can be pretty unhealthy so I avoided making it. I had the opportunity to pair up with Lifeway Kefir to create a homemade recipe using their product. Kefir (pronounced kee-fur) is a tart beverage that is similar to yogurt. The texture is a mix between milk and yogurt. Kefir often is sold in fruity flavors and used in recipes such as smoothies. Kefir also comes in a plain flavor which is what was used for this savory recipe.  Kefir has naturally occuring probiotics and can provide many health benefits. Probiotics are gut-friendly bacteria. They help to support immunity and can help improve digestion. During and after you take antibiotics, kefir can help to restore the healthy bacteria in your body that was killed