A Mom Must-Have (TempTraq)

Here it comes.

Weather change, sickness, sniffles, and fevers.  It's inevitable, so you best be prepared!  I always make sure I have vapor rub, fever meds, and lots of kleenex stocked in our home.  Don't forget the thermometer to keep track of temperature spikes!

Then there's TempTraq.  This is a genius new gadget... it's a wearable Bluetooth temperature monitor patch that you can put on your child and it will continually keep track of their body temperature for up to 24 hours.  There's no need to wake them or disturb them while they're resting to check the temp.  It works with Apple OR Android phones through the TempTraq app and can also keep track of when your child eats, drink, and takes medicine in addition to the temperature monitoring.

All you have to do it apply the soft patch (totally comfortable!) under your childs arm and it will send alerts to your phone through their app.

There have been times - this one time in particular earlier this year - Sam was just 10 months old and his temperature was slowly rising even with meds.  I always felt awful for having to disturb him when he would finally fall asleep and I would have to stick the thermometer under his arm again.  I'm looking forward to having this stocked in my house this season, so I can give him all the sicky cuddles without making him uncomfortable every couple hours.

This little gadget is completely safe to use and is an FDA cleared medical device.  All my pregnant friends, this is definitely something I would want on my baby registry, too!

Pumpkin Painting Fun {with WaterWipes}

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Fall is such a fun time of year - I absolutely love it!  There's just so much to do.. pumpkin patches, hay rides, apple cider, all kinds of fun baking, pumpkin carving, and pumpkin PAINTING!  We opt to do the pumpkin painting instead of pumpkin carving while the kids are little.  It's so much easier, and they have much more fun with it - Clara was not a huge fan of the "pumpkin guts" when we tried carving one year.  ;)  

I bought the kids each one of their own pumpkins.  Clara requested a "big" one and I got Sam cute lil' one.  It was Sam's first time painting on his own and I think he just loved it!  They all spent a good 30 minutes working on their little pieces of art.  I let Clara use the the "grown up" (acrylic) paint.. and Sam, of course, was using the washable finger paints.

As you can ONLY imagine... this super fun activity time.. left me with a huge mess.  But not to worry, WaterWipes made the clean up pretty darn easy.

One of the things that I LOVE about WaterWipes is that it is completely chemical free with only two ingredients - 99.9% pure Irish water and 0.1% grapeseed oil extract.   It's perfectly safe and natural.  The perfect thing to clean off all that paint Sam was covered in!

I make sure I have a pack of these wipes wherever I go - the car, diaper bag, at home.  With kids, who knows what kind of messes you'll run into!  I've even gifted them to friends!  It makes a great baby shower gift.  :)

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Keeping it Clean {with WaterWipes}

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WaterWipes!  Who knew there could be a brand of simple baby wipes that I would just love so much.  Have you ever heard of them?  If not, let me tell you a little bit about’em.  These wipes are so pure and so gentle, they only contain two ingredients: 99.9% pure Irish water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract.  They are completely chemical free, making it the perfect wipe for your babies delicate skin.  If you’re looking for a safer option for your newborn or little one, WaterWipes would be a great fit!

Speaking of pure... This Pure Love video made by WaterWipes is wonderful.  It shows the beautifully unique connection between a mother and child.  Grab your tissues, because if you're like me (pretty much anything with babies makes me cry) you'll need them!

Heartwarming, right?!  Ugh, I just love mushy stuff like that. 

But back to the actual wipes.  These are great for ALL babies, newborn and up.  They are even gentle enough for those with eczema.  I wish these were around or that I'd known about them when Clara was younger because she did have a mild case of it.

We use WaterWipes for all kinds of reasons around our house - to clean up a quick mess, wipe off dirty hands and faces, and of course baby bottoms.  We even like to keep some in the car for on the go, because I swear my kids like to make the worst messes while in the car, anyone else?!

Perfect for situations like shown below.. and this is fairly "clean" compared to most times!  ;)

You can purchase WaterWipes online at places such as Diapers.com & Amazon or in store at Target or Babies"R"Us.  These are the most gentle wipes you could us on your baby - we love them!

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Christmas 2015

I hope you all had a beautiful, wonderful, relaxing Christmas.  The holidays are my favorite time of year - especially now, with two children.  It's more exciting with kids.. seeing their faces Christmas morning and doing all the fun holidays crafts.  I'm always a bit sad when it's all over with, but I'm looking forward to a new year and a new start.  I know it's been quiet around here, but I have lots of plans for 2016 - here's to hoping I can make it all happen.

Tylenol: How We Family

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This holiday season, TYLENOL® is continuing to celebrate all families and how they come together during this special time of the year. The video is a compilation of real moments from real families that showcases joy, laughter, surprise, and unconditional love. 

If this video doesn't get you right in the feels, then I don't know what will.  The holidays have always been my favorite time of the year.  It gives me the warm and fuzzier, thinking of all the traditions and memories I get to carry on with my own little family.  One of those is being gathered in the kitchen with my kids, while they help me cook and bake.  It's something I treasure and something I hope they treasure for the years to come.

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Say More with Hershey's KISSES Deluxe

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Can you even believe that Christmas is just a couple weeks away?  The same time every year and yet it still sneaks up on me - even moreso now that I'm busy with two little ones this year.  

But today I want to tell you about my new favorite chocolate candies.. Hershey's KISSES Deluxe.  These are no ordinary KISSES.. these, my friends, are twice the size of original KISSES.. with a whole roasted hazelnut in the center, surrounded by delicious and smooth milk chocolate.  My 4-year old found my stash and likes to steal them from me, so good luck keeping them all to yourself! ;)

But you should't just keep them to yourself anyway, these sweet treats are a thoughtful way to show your affection to those around you.  The mailman, a friend, coworker.. I've picked up a few of these Hershey's KISSES Deluxe, as a way to "say more".. to say, "hey, you're appreciated".. because what better way to do that, than with chocolate?  ;)

Hershey’s KISSES Chocolates are the #1 holiday chocolate, helping millions of American families connect with one another through longstanding traditions of baking, crafting and sharing.  This holiday season, KISSES Deluxe will allow people to elevate their holiday season and “Say More,” creating a rallying cry to take the time to talk with friends and family in more meaningful ways. Heartfelt stories will be shared through videos and on Hershey’s social channels, along with information on how to #SayMore to the ones you love.

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