Kiwi Crate is running a new discount promotion, if you subscribe today you will get your third month for free, just click HERE and add this code "THIRDFREE" this is only valid on new subscriptions and you have until July first to do it
God bless you
Faty
*DISCLOSURE: This post contain an affiliate link
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
BLOG UPDATE!!
Hi there, I'm sorry that I haven't been able to post at all this past week, but as I said Here I'm moving this week and packing with a nursing baby and a very active 4 year old I don't have time to post something oh and I almost forgot my husband is in final exams and the computer is all for him. Thankfully by next week I'll be free and ready to start blogging.
I will review my June Citrus lane, Love with food, babbabox and Cotton Booty late this month; in regards to my cloth diaper journey I will update you guys next month for sure.
Thanks to one of my followers (Beckie) I will put a contact me page, so you can ask and tell me whatever you want, I'm looking to change my blog template, did someone know where can I find something less girly?
A big thank you to my new followers, I'm looking forward to build this blog with you my friends.
Well this is all for now, wish me luck with my moving process
God bless you
Faty
*DISCLOSURE: This post contains referral links
I will review my June Citrus lane, Love with food, babbabox and Cotton Booty late this month; in regards to my cloth diaper journey I will update you guys next month for sure.
Thanks to one of my followers (Beckie) I will put a contact me page, so you can ask and tell me whatever you want, I'm looking to change my blog template, did someone know where can I find something less girly?
A big thank you to my new followers, I'm looking forward to build this blog with you my friends.
Well this is all for now, wish me luck with my moving process
God bless you
Faty
*DISCLOSURE: This post contains referral links
Friday, June 7, 2013
Why I'm choosing cloth diapers?
I remember when I had my first born 4 years ago, my beautiful daughter, I was an inexperienced 19 year old, I knew so little about babies, just that they need love, diapers and food, I decided to breastfeed because I knew breast milk is the best thing for babies, I respect those who decide to feed with formula; I knew almost nothing about all these chemicals around our babies (diapers, toys, and other products.)
I learned about LEAD unfortunately when my daughter, was 1 years old, she got LEAD in her blood, I cried and cried because I knew I was doing something wrong, I was poisoning my daughter without even noticing just because I was using something that I didn't knew could be dangerous, thankfully months later her LEAD levels where down and now she is ok.
I realize that not every toy, diapers or products in the market are exclusively safe for babies, even some foods, I became more aware on what things to buy, especially if they are made in China, I mean you can still buy something from China but you have to be aware that it has been responsibly made.
When I got pregnant with my second child, June of last year, I started doing more research about the use of dangerous chemicals on baby products and I found about that not all disposable diapers are safe for our little ones. I know I used disposable diapers, my husband used them and my daughter too, and lots of people still use them, heck I even still use some on my baby boy, but in that little research that I did I found the benefits of cloth diapers, they are not only good on your baby bottoms, and for our planet, they are good for your wallet too.
So I have been discussing with my husband about cloth diapers ( I even drive him crazy just talking about diapers) and He supported my decision to try cloth diapers on our son, thank you honey. So I started doing some research on blogs, a BIG thank you to those bloggers that share all their knowledge and experiences about cloth diapers, all this information makes me feel overwhelmed but I know I will learn step by step.
I still don't know exactly what kind of diaper I want the most, but I found this subscription box that delivers cloth diapers and essentials every month, Cotton booty, you can read my review Here, so far thanks to their first box I got my first AIO diaper or better said, my first cloth diaper ever (Bumgenius AIO One size diaper), I'm just waiting on their second box this month -June- to see what kind of diaper they will send and start building my stash and of course start seeing what kind of diaper I want for my son, there are a lots of types, and there is also different type of fabric to choose from, like I said I'm overwhelmed, but if they can do it I can do it too.
Until now I still have doubts about if it is the right choice for me and my family but I don't want to give up without even trying it, I know nothing at the beginning is easy, my journey through the cloth diaper world its just starting with many bumps, especially my lack of knowledge, I'm not going to have a washing machine in my house anymore (I'm moving into an apartment), there are so many brands out there even the WAHM brands (I'm learning the lingo :P) to choose from, how many diapers do I need?, whats the best detergent?, hard water problems? uff so many things!, but like I said I don't want to give up.
For now I will use my cloth diapers PART TIME on my son until I feel secure enough to do it full time.
I'm choosing Cloth diapers because it can help us save money, they are good for our planet and because they are more cute than disposables hahaha
I will update my journey in this blog
What are you thoughts about cloth diapers? Do you use cloth diapers? What is your favorite brand and why? Any tips and advise is more than welcome.
God bless you
Faty
I learned about LEAD unfortunately when my daughter, was 1 years old, she got LEAD in her blood, I cried and cried because I knew I was doing something wrong, I was poisoning my daughter without even noticing just because I was using something that I didn't knew could be dangerous, thankfully months later her LEAD levels where down and now she is ok.
I realize that not every toy, diapers or products in the market are exclusively safe for babies, even some foods, I became more aware on what things to buy, especially if they are made in China, I mean you can still buy something from China but you have to be aware that it has been responsibly made.
When I got pregnant with my second child, June of last year, I started doing more research about the use of dangerous chemicals on baby products and I found about that not all disposable diapers are safe for our little ones. I know I used disposable diapers, my husband used them and my daughter too, and lots of people still use them, heck I even still use some on my baby boy, but in that little research that I did I found the benefits of cloth diapers, they are not only good on your baby bottoms, and for our planet, they are good for your wallet too.
So I have been discussing with my husband about cloth diapers ( I even drive him crazy just talking about diapers) and He supported my decision to try cloth diapers on our son, thank you honey. So I started doing some research on blogs, a BIG thank you to those bloggers that share all their knowledge and experiences about cloth diapers, all this information makes me feel overwhelmed but I know I will learn step by step.
I still don't know exactly what kind of diaper I want the most, but I found this subscription box that delivers cloth diapers and essentials every month, Cotton booty, you can read my review Here, so far thanks to their first box I got my first AIO diaper or better said, my first cloth diaper ever (Bumgenius AIO One size diaper), I'm just waiting on their second box this month -June- to see what kind of diaper they will send and start building my stash and of course start seeing what kind of diaper I want for my son, there are a lots of types, and there is also different type of fabric to choose from, like I said I'm overwhelmed, but if they can do it I can do it too.
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| My first cloth diaper: Bumgenius AIO one size |
Until now I still have doubts about if it is the right choice for me and my family but I don't want to give up without even trying it, I know nothing at the beginning is easy, my journey through the cloth diaper world its just starting with many bumps, especially my lack of knowledge, I'm not going to have a washing machine in my house anymore (I'm moving into an apartment), there are so many brands out there even the WAHM brands (I'm learning the lingo :P) to choose from, how many diapers do I need?, whats the best detergent?, hard water problems? uff so many things!, but like I said I don't want to give up.
I'm choosing Cloth diapers because it can help us save money, they are good for our planet and because they are more cute than disposables hahaha
I will update my journey in this blog
What are you thoughts about cloth diapers? Do you use cloth diapers? What is your favorite brand and why? Any tips and advise is more than welcome.
God bless you
Faty
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Bluum May 2013 Review: Happy and healthy
Bluum is a monthly subscription service that delivers the best full size products available for babies and toddlers. The boxes are tailored according to your baby age, developmental stages and milestones. There is a different theme each month. The price is $24.95 per month. You can cancel anytime.
I subscribed to bluum after an amazing deal at Plum District. I received my shipping notification on May 21st and got my box on May 23rd, the box was for my two month old boy so the theme we received was "Happy and Healthy", so lets get started:
The items I received on my bluum box "Happy and Healthy" were:
I'm going to give my opinions of my items and their value is according to Amazon.
Kellytoy Baby travel Pillow: I couldn't find the exact price for this specific item on amazon, but I found one similar to this between $10 to $15. I really like this item, I think this was one of my favorites, I was looking forward to buy one of these (not this one) for my daughter, but thankfully it arrived on my bluum box; the design as you can see is super cute I just hope this design would be useful because the elephant head is a little bigger (in my opinion), I haven't tried it on my boy due to my carseat being very comfortable and secure for my him, so I will wait until he is a little older.
Wellements Gripe water 4 oz: The price for this item is $6.99.
This gripe water is certified organic product which I think is great. I received a gripe water on my citrus lane for my 2 month old, the only difference is that this one is organic. I know many babies suffer from colics, my son is one of those babies especially if I consume dairy (he is a breastfed boy!) so I definitely will be using this gripe water in case I forget to not consume dairy (yes sometimes I forget) and because his doctor wants me to get some calcium, and if he gets some colics due to other things. This one again is a good item.
RazBaby Pacifier: The price is $4.49
I received this Keep-it-kleen pacifier in a cute clown fish design, I personally don't like pacifiers, my daughter never used one and only once I tried to make her use one just because I got one as a gift but she never liked it so I never tried it again and I'm not going to try it with my boy; what I like about this pacifier is that if it falls down on the floor it closes by itself so that way it will stay clean. I will pass this item as a gift. Not a useful item (for me)
Slick sugar milestones belly banters 15 ct: The price $14.99
I personally would not buy this item at that price, but I think it is cute that you can have these stickers to track that especial moment that your baby reaches. I don't like it that much and exactly don't know how this can fit on our theme "happy and healthy" but who knows. What do you think about this item?
Dreambaby bath tub thermometer: The price $13.99
I have two opinions about this item one is that is necessary and other is that is not to necessary, I know I'm sorry if you feel confused but I think we as mothers take care of our babies so that we would not allow them to be exposed by hot water when bathing without the need to use a thermometer, right? I mean I have been bathing my son without one until I received this, but like I said I have mixed feelings about this item and this one matches my theme. So this item for me is good, but not that much. What do you think?
Burt's Bees lip shimmer 0.09 oz: The price $5 (According to their website)
This lip shimmer is a gift for mom, thank you bluum; I really like the shade they sent me, Rhubarb, and I like that this is all natural lipstick.
If you make the math the total value of my bluum box is more than the cost $24.95, so that is a good feeling.
If you want to start receiving bluum boxes just click HERE and as always I'm not going to lie I will get a free box if you do it (TIA)
Do you received bluum? What theme did you get?
God bless you
Faty
*Disclosure: This post contains referral links. I paid this box with my own money. The opinions expressed are my own.
I subscribed to bluum after an amazing deal at Plum District. I received my shipping notification on May 21st and got my box on May 23rd, the box was for my two month old boy so the theme we received was "Happy and Healthy", so lets get started:
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| Bluum box |
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| THE ITEMS |
- Kellytoy baby travel pillow
- Wellements Organic gripe water
- RazBaby pacifier
- Slick sugar milestones belly banters 15 ct.
- Dreambaby bath tub thermometer
- Burt's Bees lip shimmer
- Coupons: Razbaby and Wellements
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| Kellytoy Travel pillow |
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| Wellements organic gripe water |
This gripe water is certified organic product which I think is great. I received a gripe water on my citrus lane for my 2 month old, the only difference is that this one is organic. I know many babies suffer from colics, my son is one of those babies especially if I consume dairy (he is a breastfed boy!) so I definitely will be using this gripe water in case I forget to not consume dairy (yes sometimes I forget) and because his doctor wants me to get some calcium, and if he gets some colics due to other things. This one again is a good item.
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| RazBaby Pacifier |
I received this Keep-it-kleen pacifier in a cute clown fish design, I personally don't like pacifiers, my daughter never used one and only once I tried to make her use one just because I got one as a gift but she never liked it so I never tried it again and I'm not going to try it with my boy; what I like about this pacifier is that if it falls down on the floor it closes by itself so that way it will stay clean. I will pass this item as a gift. Not a useful item (for me)
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| Slick Sugar Belly banters |
I personally would not buy this item at that price, but I think it is cute that you can have these stickers to track that especial moment that your baby reaches. I don't like it that much and exactly don't know how this can fit on our theme "happy and healthy" but who knows. What do you think about this item?
Dreambaby bath tub thermometer: The price $13.99
I have two opinions about this item one is that is necessary and other is that is not to necessary, I know I'm sorry if you feel confused but I think we as mothers take care of our babies so that we would not allow them to be exposed by hot water when bathing without the need to use a thermometer, right? I mean I have been bathing my son without one until I received this, but like I said I have mixed feelings about this item and this one matches my theme. So this item for me is good, but not that much. What do you think?
Burt's Bees lip shimmer 0.09 oz: The price $5 (According to their website)
This lip shimmer is a gift for mom, thank you bluum; I really like the shade they sent me, Rhubarb, and I like that this is all natural lipstick.
If you make the math the total value of my bluum box is more than the cost $24.95, so that is a good feeling.
If you want to start receiving bluum boxes just click HERE and as always I'm not going to lie I will get a free box if you do it (TIA)
Do you received bluum? What theme did you get?
God bless you
Faty
*Disclosure: This post contains referral links. I paid this box with my own money. The opinions expressed are my own.
ONE FREE MONTH AT ABC MOUSE
I just subscribed my 4 year old daughter to ABCmouse because it was a free for 1 month ( I love free), and because she has been watching the ads everyday when its TV time for her and she was asking me, almost all day, if she can go to play at ABCmouse, so I finally accepted and went over to ABC mouse and found out that I can have my first month for free! and guess what? you can have a free month too if you click HERE, if you do it I will get one more month free.
What is ABCmouse?
Its a online educational website for toddlers and kids in preschool to kindergarten, that teaches reading, math, basic science, basic social studies, art and music in a attractive and fun way; its like your own school curriculum at home. They accept up to 3 kids in one account. The subscription service fee is $7.95 a month. Best of all you don't have to worry for not age appropriate ads and pop-ups (they don't have that stuff)
What are my thoughts?
Until now I think ABCmouse is great for my 4 year old and now more than ever because she just finished preschool and she is very active and with a nursing baby at home I need to find ways to maintain her occupied in a healthy and fun way and in this website she can play and learn at the same time. The website is very kid friendly, you don't need to have a tech baby to use this website.
What do you think about ABCmouse?
God bless you
Faty
*DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate and referral links. As always the opinions expressed on this post are my own.
What is ABCmouse?
Its a online educational website for toddlers and kids in preschool to kindergarten, that teaches reading, math, basic science, basic social studies, art and music in a attractive and fun way; its like your own school curriculum at home. They accept up to 3 kids in one account. The subscription service fee is $7.95 a month. Best of all you don't have to worry for not age appropriate ads and pop-ups (they don't have that stuff)
What are my thoughts?
Until now I think ABCmouse is great for my 4 year old and now more than ever because she just finished preschool and she is very active and with a nursing baby at home I need to find ways to maintain her occupied in a healthy and fun way and in this website she can play and learn at the same time. The website is very kid friendly, you don't need to have a tech baby to use this website.
What do you think about ABCmouse?
God bless you
Faty
*DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate and referral links. As always the opinions expressed on this post are my own.
Cotton Booty May 2013 REVIEW
Cotton Booty is a brand new subscription service that delivers cloth diapers essentials (one brand cloth diaper, sample(s) and a fun item) for $24.99 per month, you can choose if you want a girl, boy or neutral box. According to their website you will be billed on the 15 of every month.
I decided to subscribe to Cotton booty because I want to start using cloth diapers (part time for now) for my 2 month old boy, I buyed the first box, luckily, on may 31 and received my box on June 3, the theme for this month was "Easy Does It"
The items included on my box were:
Bumgenius AIO One Size cloth diaper: The price $20
This diaper from what can I see is a new bumgenius product. I really liked that they send it with snaps and the design is very cute. This diaper is very soft, I can't wait to put it on my son.
BabyLegs: The price $10 - $12
I have never heard before of babylegs, but I think they are cute,The information card explain this product very well. I'll defitinely will use it.
CJ's Butt Butter 0.5 oz:
This is a sample product. I have never heard before about this product, I like that it is cloth diaper safe and that it is all natural, and its not only for tushes you can use it in almost every part of the body. This butter smell delicious, I'm looking forward to try this product.
I really like this box because its not only for cloth diaper rookies like me, because you can find new brands to try, even if your are a cloth diaper veteran, this box is really worth the $24.95 because just the diaper is $20. If you want to sing up for this box and get a $5 off your first month you can use my referral link HERE
A big thank you to the creators of this box.
What do you think about Cotton Bootty? Do you use cloth diapers or are you planning to use them?
God bless you
Faty
*Disclosure: The opinions on this blog are my own, I paid for this box with my own money
I decided to subscribe to Cotton booty because I want to start using cloth diapers (part time for now) for my 2 month old boy, I buyed the first box, luckily, on may 31 and received my box on June 3, the theme for this month was "Easy Does It"
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| The box |
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| Cute sticker |
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| Just open |
The items included on my box were:
- Information card
- 1 Bumgenius AIO cloth diaper
- 1 Pair of Babylegs
- 1 0.5 oz sample of CJ's butt butter
My opinions of this items are:
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| Information card |
This information card is very well detailed, they explained the purpose for this items, Thank you for this important information
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| Bumgenius AIO |
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| Albert design |
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| BabyLegs |
BabyLegs: The price $10 - $12
I have never heard before of babylegs, but I think they are cute,The information card explain this product very well. I'll defitinely will use it.
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| CJ's Butt butter |
This is a sample product. I have never heard before about this product, I like that it is cloth diaper safe and that it is all natural, and its not only for tushes you can use it in almost every part of the body. This butter smell delicious, I'm looking forward to try this product.
I really like this box because its not only for cloth diaper rookies like me, because you can find new brands to try, even if your are a cloth diaper veteran, this box is really worth the $24.95 because just the diaper is $20. If you want to sing up for this box and get a $5 off your first month you can use my referral link HERE
A big thank you to the creators of this box.
What do you think about Cotton Bootty? Do you use cloth diapers or are you planning to use them?
God bless you
Faty
*Disclosure: The opinions on this blog are my own, I paid for this box with my own money
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
A VERY BUSY WEEK
Hello there I'm really sorry that i haven't been able to post at all this past week, it has really been a very busy week for me, my house is on sale and I need to maintain it clean all day, and that means to keep my daughter busy doing other things instead of her playing with her toys at her room and making a mess, because each day people would come to see our house, thankfully someone put an offer on it, just a couple of days ago, yay! and we are expecting to make the sale at the end of this month and that means moving, I have been busy with that too, wow in all these 3 years living here we have been accumulating a lot of things and when I say a lot I really mean ALOT!
To put things worse for me to be able to post something my husband has been very busy with his homework, this is his senior year so he just came from work to eat dinner and then started making homework and to put things more worse thanks to me our laptop is broken, I know what a dummy, so the only computer available is our desktop one, well my husbands desktop because like I said he does homework all night.
But thankfully everything is coming to normal, I hope, so expect reviews for my May bluum,citrus lane and cotton booty.
God bless you
Faty
To put things worse for me to be able to post something my husband has been very busy with his homework, this is his senior year so he just came from work to eat dinner and then started making homework and to put things more worse thanks to me our laptop is broken, I know what a dummy, so the only computer available is our desktop one, well my husbands desktop because like I said he does homework all night.
But thankfully everything is coming to normal, I hope, so expect reviews for my May bluum,citrus lane and cotton booty.
God bless you
Faty
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