Harness Buddy, Safety Harness, Kid Backpack Leash

Whatever you want to call it I use one now. I was the lady at the state fair with the leash on my kid lol. Yes we got stares, smiles, "how cute" with a wave to my son and it sparked many conversations with other parents about safety harnesses. One family told us about a kid who was lost at the fair for a bit but thankfully found and how a harness or backpack like the one my son had on would have helped. Another couple mentioned they had one but their child would not wear it, she had her toddler in a backpack style carrier and looked exhausted. We both laughed when we said my kid is a runner. Funny how some kids will run out into anything to check it out and others will stand back and observe. We saw about 25 other families using one too.

My son is not a hand holder. You could promise and give him a toy store and candy store for hand holding and he would tell you no way! He is a runner as well, he is so fast it amazes me, hes good at soccer but its not good for crowded events like the fair and amusement parks.

He did not need it the whole time, when we went into sectioned areas like the Farm area we took it off of him.

It made it much easier for him to realize he needed to stay close by. He did not pull or strain like a dog on a leash lol he just kinda knew he could not take off. He would ask for "my monkey" when I took it off of him to eat or get his diaper changed. Until I can get him to understand he needs to stay close or hold my hand I will be the Mom with the kid on a leash, and I am ok with that!!

Planters Products Review - Road Trip

While on our road trip we need snacks. We are a snack family. There are all kinds of snacks out there and I try to make them a balance of healthy and tasty. We like all sorts of tasty snacks, but nuts are one of our favorites and Planters is a name that everyone knows and trusts. Planters has such a variety of nuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Pistachios, Almonds, Dry Roasted Almonds, Sea Salt and Black Pepper In-Shell Pistachios, a Pistachio Blend and more. All of which are good tasting in their own way. We especially like the variety of Pistachios!

There is also a NUT-rition line featuring a variety of nuts for different nutritional needs. They feature a Men's Health, Antioxidants, Digestive, Energy and more. I like that this line steers you in the direction you are looking for according to your needs. My husband tried the newest addition to the NUT-rition family, the Men's Health Mix. He said the variety of Almonds, Peanuts and Pistachios was great!

The Hubby enjoying his favorite Planters products on our Road Trip!!

PLANTERS NUT•rition Men's Health® Recommended Mix gives you lots of good stuff - 6 grams of protein and 6 vitamins and minerals, plus it's a good source of fiber, low in sodium, and heart-healthy* - all in a simple delicious snack!

Scientific evidence suggests but does not prove that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol and not resulting in increased caloric intake may reduce the risk of heart disease. See nutrition information for fat content.

Good source of the following:

• Protein
• Vitamin E
• Magnesium
• Fiber

Nutrition information:

(per 1oz serving)

• 170 calories
• 15g total fat (1.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat)
• A cholesterol-free food

Among all of the nut varieties Planters carries Nutrition Bars, Peanut Butter, Baking Nuts and Cooking Oil. Check them out today!!!!

You can connect with Mr. Peanut on Facebook to learn more about Planters products and upcoming products like the PLANTERS NUT•rition Peanut Butter coming out in August.





* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was provided for free the products pictured in this post for my review by the Company/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Wham-O Slip N' Slide Review

When searching for gifts for my boys Wham-O is a good place to go to. Wham-O has a ton of great brands and products to chose from. Since Liam's Birthday is in the summer time, a Slip N' Slide is a great gift for him! He is a little young for his "own" but lucky for Liam he has a big brother to show him how it is done. We got the XL Wave Rider and the boys had a blast, it is 18 ft of fun . It is for ages 5-12 but like I said Liam was able to play with the help of his big brother.

I have a lot of great memories as a child playing with my brothers and sisters on a Slip N' Slide so I knew the boys would enjoy it.With the summer break in full swing I know that our Wham-O Slip N' Slide will be used over and over again.

For other summer products check out Wham-O's Boogie Boards and Aqua Force lines, a few more fun summer activities everyone will enjoy!

To connect with Wham-O about all their great products you can follow them on twitter and be a fan on facebook.





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Conair Infiniti Pro Flat Iron Review and Impressions Hairbrush Giveaway

I have always been someone with curly hair. All of my life this has been a problem for me, because I always wanted to be the girl with the lovely straight hair. Never say never because I have now found a way to have straighter hair.

Having a new hair style or updating your current style is a great way to feel a boost of confidence. I have recently started using the Conair Infiniti Pro Ceramic Flat Iron, and I am loving it. I have tried other flat irons before, but none of them have given me the results I have gotten with the Infinity Pro.

Here are a few of the features of this new product:

Tourmaline ceramic technology reduces frizz and flyaways and protects hair from damage.

Comes with Argan Oil for maximum conditioning and anti-frizz protection.

24-hour hold and all day humidity protection.

5 precision heat settings

15-second heat-up.

I just love how I can control the heat settings, and how quickly I can straighten my hair with ease. If you are looking for a flat iron to buy, try the Conair Infiniti Pro.

A great brush can make a big difference in how your hair looks. It needs to work great but also be gentle on wet or dry hair. The Conair Impressions Hairbrush has a soft cushion base and ball tips bristles are perfect for an easy everyday brush.

We are giving away one Conair Impressions Hairbrush to one of our readers.


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Beco Baby Carrier Review and Giveaway - Road Trip

When we were planning our road trip my husband and I knew that it would be a lot of work, with 3 small children "baby wearing" is a must. We share parenting duties and only have so many hands between us both, so carrying the baby around in a baby carrier is a must for both of us. But with that said, my husband also would like to look as manly as possible while doing this task. I agreed that some carriers can be a little bit more a women's style, but not always. We were so excited when we found out Beco makes baby carriers with little cars on them, perfect for our road trip and perfectly manly for my husband. I don't know what it is, but there is just something so HOT about a man carrying around his baby one of these!

They have a wide selection of patterns and colors and you can shop by product but the Cars Espresso Gemini was perfect for this event! The Gemini is from their Spring 2012 Organic Collection. What my husband loved about our Gemini carrier is he said by the end of the long day, his back was feeling great. The support that the Gemini gave him was nice and there seemed to be no strain on his back, with 4 ways to carry your baby you can change positions to keep everyone happy. The material is so soft that our sweet baby girl seemed happy and content to hang with Dad all day. Beco's products are well made and are very durable, always great when you are investing in baby products.

Love the Cars print!!

Another product Beco carriers is the Mini. It is a mini toy or doll carrier for older siblings, and there are also many patterns to chose from. How cute and fun!!

About Beco-
Designed by a babywearing parent, active sailor and rock climber, Gabby Caperon. Beco combines perfect ergonomics, excellent weight distribution and stylish design from top quality fabrics. Each carrier is handmade by a skilled seamstress in facilities which apply high social and economical standards. Sustainability and minimal impact of our production on the environment is important to us. We strive to provide the best quality, safe products and friendly customer service. 

Gabby has a really great story of how Beco came to be and you can read it here.

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Medication Discounts for your Pets with Walgreens Prescriptions Savings Club

Having no prescription healthcare plan can be very stressful. Finding a discount club that works for your family can be a lot of info that you might not understand. When you have pets that do not have coverage that can be stressful too. While looking online at Walgreens.com I found the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club that provides your family and your pets medication discounts. Your pets will be on the plan and can get human equivalent medications when available.

 It was really easy to sign up. The Pharmacist asked me a few questions to get my info and signed me up in minutes. They explained to me about the benefits and to look online for the list of medications the plan covers and the discounts I can expect.

While at Walgreens I picked up a couple items. A birthday card, Walgreens brand honey lip balm and Dog Treats for my dog. My son has been trying to teach our dog to listen to him more. He is just a toddler but we want the dog to realize when he says down or sit that he should be listened to as well. So far with treats its working, although sometimes the dog just takes the treat and dashes into the yard.

 For us the prescription discounts for our dog is important. My dog suffers from skin allergies. If I use the wrong type of laundry soap or she is out in thick grass she will sneeze and at the worst break out in hives that make her look like a big tortoise. We have worried about her at times not being able to afford the medications the vet recommended but we did have a vet tell us we can get her human allergy medication and adjust the dosage to her weight. It was a relief knowing we could find some relief for her. I did not know where to start as far as getting the dog allergy medication but when I found the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club it was informative and encouraging that we could afford medication for the dog.

My son happily feeds the treats to the dog in the back yard. She can roll in the grass and play out there all day as long as we can get her allergy meds on days its too much for her. You can sign up to the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club for your family including your pets. We paid $35 for a year. Not bad considering the amount of money we will save.

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Holiday Inn Express Hotels and Suites - Halfway into our stay

Our vacation is in full swing and we are currently staying at the Holiday Inn Express Hotels and Suites in Roseville California. The staff has been great and we have taken full advantage of all they have to offer here at the Holiday Inn. Here is a little bit of what we have been enjoying so far...

The boys enjoying our complimentary breakfast every morning.

Oh the cinnamon rolls are to die for, so warm and so tasty!!

Lots to choose from :)

The dining area is really large and spacious.

Along with eating, the we have enjoyed the pool. Living in Washington you rarely see an outdoor pool, so for us this is a great feature to have. The pool is a nice size and has lots of seating with shaded umbrellas. Most of the time we go out there we are the only ones, so it has been nice and private as well.

We are having a great time on the first part of our vacation thanks to Holiday Inn Express Hotels and Suites.

The First Pony Ride & Roller Coaster Ride

We recently went to the CA State Fair and had a whole day of fun! This is my sons 3rd year going and this year was awesome. He was able to enjoy the fair more than the previous years. He had his picture taken with a celebrity (more on who it was in a later post), cool costume characters like Poppy the Bear, his first pony ride and first roller coaster ride. It was so cute to see him smile so big at each new experience.

 My son was thrilled to ride a pony. We asked him if he wanted to and he yelled Yes! He was smiling and revving up his horse as if trying to make it go faster. When the ride was over, he had a mini melt down about what he now talked about as "his" horse. He did not want to leave, he wanted back up the steps to the pony and was yelling "No no my horse!" He had tears welling up in his eyes but an offer to go look at pigs did convince him it was ok to leave "his" horse. He waved bye and blew a few kisses to the pony.

This was also his first all by himself roller coaster ride experience. I was a bit worried he might try to stand up while it was moving but I explained it to him about staying seated and to my surprise he listened. We recently went to Six Flags and together rode a few rides with his cousins and then with me so thankfully he was catching on to the stay seated idea. He was so cute riding in the coaster and he would wave to me as he rode by.

We had had a blast, his smiles and laughter were priceless memories. Hopefully we will be able to visit the fair again before it closes at the end of July.

Patch Buddies Backpack Review - Road Trip

When you are away from home on a trip of any kind it is important for your child to feel safe and secure. For most children it is a stuffed animal/buddy or a special item that means something to them. It is also important for a child to have a bag or a backpack to put those important things in. Patch Buddies is a backpack that has a "special buddy" attached right to the pack.

There are ten playful animals and four unique characters to choose from and each has it's own personality. You chose one of the five different backpack color combinations to go with the Patch Buddie of your choice. It is like your child can build his or her own little friend.

Here are my boys with their Patch Buddies on our Road Trip. They loved them. I gave them their Buddie Backpacks a few days before we left and told them they had these new friends that they had to take care of on our trip. They loved the idea of a new Buddy coming with us on our trip. They were also excited that the Buddy came off of the bag to be cuddled and played with. I loved that they had this new stuff toy to snuggle and nap with but also had a backpack to store other items in that they cherish for the trip. Patch Buddies are a great idea for at home or on the go!

You can learn more about Patch Buddies by connecting with them on Facebook and Twitter



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Me4Kidz Smile Buddy Review and Giveaway - Road Trip

When planning for our road trip hygiene was at the top of my list! I feel like your day hasn't started off right if you have not brushed your teeth and flossed in the morning. I was looking for a handy little case to store toothbrushes, toothpaste and floss for the boys. Lucky for us me4kidz has just that!

They carry a line called Smile Buddy. The Smile Buddy is a "to go" case of oral care. It contains a Kid-Friendly Suction Cup Toothbrush, Crest Toothpaste with Fluoride, 12 Dentek Fun Flossers, a 2-3 Minute Brushing Timer, 8 Kid Friendly Stickers and the Recycled Carrying Case it all comes in. My boys love that they each have their own little toothbrush case that I labeled with their names. There is no question what to do when I hand them their Smile Buddy. A very cute and clever way to encourage kids to brush and floss while on vacation!

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