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Huggies Little Movers is Our Diaper of Choice

Day in and day out, I have relied on certain products to help make my life easier while ensuring I gave my children the best.  When I had my first child nearly 22 year's ago, I learned the reasons why good baby products were not only essential to ease my life but also for the comfort of my baby.  Since then, I have diapered more children and again, have relied on a brand I trust and have known for years.   Huggies recently approached me and asked me to be a brand ambassador for their Little Movers diapers, and as part of the partnership I will be writing several blog posts on behalf of the brand.  


Bringing home a new baby is an exciting event that is met with many emotions and little time to worry about product quality, safety and effectiveness.  No matter how many times you bring home a new baby, it can be a daunting experience from time to time. With all the new products available, it can be difficult choosing the right one that suits your needs along with ensuring safety.  Once my daughter grew out of Huggies Little Snugglers, I knew that Huggies Little Movers was the logical choice.




Huggies Little Movers secure diapers for babies 16-28 lbs     


I chose Huggies Little Movers due to their ability to prevent leaks to include overnight.  I also like them because they flex to keep up with all the up and down, jumping and lying down activities little ones go through.  I found that these were the only diapers that could withstand the overnight hours without leaking and causing me extra work with changing bedding every morning.


The entire line of Huggies products have improved my life in the easiest ways by providing me with products I trust and rely on.  To have a diaper that can keep up with my very active toddler while ensuring she stays dry through the night is very important to me.  Not only does she have comfort but it also saves money with less diapers and fewer loads of laundry to wash.  My toddler is also ultra sensitive and Huggies is one brand that does not irritate her sensitive skin.  Between the Huggies brand of diapers and wipes, I am assured she's well taken care of.




Huggies Naturally Refreshing baby wipes provide a fresh cucumber and green tea scent while cleaning and protecting your baby's skin

     
Huggies keeps my life simpler with a variety of products that ensures all my children and soon-to-be grandchild are well taken care of with high quality products that I can trust.  I enjoy how Huggies goes the extra step to help us parents with daily tasks.  There are many tools available to help being a parent much easier and when you are like me with children of various ages, it really does help to have a one stop shop for many products you trust.


Next post: Little Movers and a Day in the Life of My Little One


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My oldest is pregnant with her first baby due 10/10/10 (cool isn't it?)!   Since she's co-raised my younger ones by default (smiling at my good fortune), she also is a Huggies fan and has been buying Huggies for her baby to be prepared.  For part of her gift, I'm making a Huggies Diaper Cake and I'll provide the instructional here.  I just started to make it ahead of time for this post so I'm missing some of the gifts but you will get the idea if you decide to make one yourself.


Step 1:
Take one Huggies diaper and roll up as shown in the picture below.  Start with the open end, roll and secure with a rubber band.



Step 2:
Take seven more Huggies diapers and add to the first diaper as shown below. 





Step 3:
The first layer is finished and now for the middle layer, roll 16 Huggies diapers and secure with another rubber band as shown below. 




Step 4:
With a larger rubber band, it's time to make the bottom or base of the Huggies Diaper Cake.  Take 45~ Huggies Diapers and roll up as you did in the other steps.  Secure with the large rubber band and your base is finished.  


Step 5:
You can either make your own base to sit the entire cake on from sturdy cardboard or purchase a cake base from a party or craft store.  This will provide stability to the weight of the cake pending how much extra you add.


Step 6:
In each layer, you can add Huggies coupons as an extra surprise or leave as is.  Use dowel rods or other like material to secure all three layers together. This is a step that professional cake makers use to secure their layered cakes.


Step 7:
Once your layers are secure, you can take out some of the Huggies Diapers from the top and replace with toys, other Huggies products or whatever you want.


Step 8:  
Add ribbon or whatever you want to make it more special.  You can take long swaddle blankets, fold in lengths and use it to wrap around the layers to hide the rubber bands.


Step 9:
Purchase cellophane wrap from a craft or party store to secure it together and you can wrap a rattle or other toys to the top.





Updated picture when I remade it with Glue Dots Adhesives:










Summertime Fun with Adorable Baby Clothing

I yearn for summer every year and it's one of many things I missed about living in Hawaii.  I crave warm weather more than I do chocolate.  I also love the different fashions that come out each season and one of my favorites shop is online at www.adorablebabyclothing.com.  Whether you need clothing for any occasion, baby shower and baby gifts, toys and more, they are a one place shop for children.

Here are some perfect summer attire:

Flower Power Retro Print Halter Dress

Retro Flowers Halter Sun Dress  Sleeveless White Flower Girl Dress with Change Color Sash


le top Boy's Puppy Farmer Tee & Short Set 4T

The Hamptons Collection Boys Shortalls  Baseball Shortall by Mudpie

If you have a birthday party to attend or have a special party to give, there are some amazing outdoor toys as well.

Grub Scouts Sprinkler

Bibi Bee Watering Can  Blossom Bright Tote Set

I routinely turn to AdorableBabyClothing for my girls' formal  wear due to the ease in finding two different sizes in matching sizes.  I love this shop because not only are the items of high quality but the owner offers personalized customer service and really cares about your happiness with the products.


Ficklets: Amazing Way to Dress Up Boring Kids Glasses

Kids with glasses may not always like wearing their glasses but with these great new eyewear charm huggers, they have the choice to jazz them up and show a little personality.  With great choices for summer, your little one can find something the reflects the season, their sport or just the carefree atmosphere that comes with warmer weather.

Here are a few of my favorite Ficklets:

Lt. Blue Puppy

Hot Pink Jewel Flower  Pink Tropical Flower

Soccer Ball

Large Pink Ballet Shoes  Baseball

Don't just take my word on how Ficklets is going to be the next big fashionable trend, read about all the press Ficklets have already received here.  Ficklets are so easy to apply to your kid's glasses:

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5 Must-have Fashionable Pieces to Pack for Every Weekend Trip



Summer is coming and with summer, comes trips and points of interests to see.  For some, weekends are enough of a getaway to recapture some quiet times, family times or even some romantic times.  TwitterMoms and Gap have teamed up again to get us thinking and sharing some great ideas on five must-have fashionable pieces to pack for every weekend trip.  You can join in the fun and maybe even win a $20 Gap Gift card by clicking here.




My five most favorite fashionable pieces include:

  1. Hair care products!  I have to have my flat iron, my blow dryer, hair accessories as the hair makes the fashion.
  2. I now can't live without my Earth Footwear and Lizzie Lou Shoes.  I wear the one for lots of walking where I can add in some bonus exercising and my cute, blingy Lizzie Lou Shoes to add that extra fashion statement.
  3. Shorts and capris are a must have as they pack lightly and usually don't wrinkle.  The ones I have from the Gap are great in they wash nicely and can be packed and ready to go in no time.
  4. T-shirts and tanks are also easy to pack and require minimal space.  If folded or rolled correctly, wrinkles are minimal.
  5. The final easy accessory is the little black dress.  It's quick to pack, ready to go and easy to wear.  If it's not too dressy, I can wear it with my Lizzie Lou Shoes and be comfortable for the night.
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Whatever you have for easy, fashionable ways to travel, carefree, easy to wear, minimal wrinkles is the way to go!


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Swimsuits for All Review & Contest

It's almost summer and it's time for that dreaded looking for a swimsuit time.  We just went through that for our trip to Florida and it wasn't fun nor cheap.  Today, I was looking around at swimsuit shops and found this great online store www.swimsuitsforall.com and they have an incredible selection from size 8 up and they won't break your bank account.

Look at how cute they are:


Beach Belle Sweet Thing Halter Skirtini Swimsuit

Beach Belle Tube Dress Cover Up

Beach Belle Flower Burst Empire Swimdress Swimsuit

Beach Belle Bubble Blooms Halter Skirtini Swimsuit


I received the Beach Belle Bubble Blooms (shown above) complimentary from Swimsuits for All.   This great looking suit is of equal quality.  I was very impressed with the material, the feel and how it fit on me.  Many suits tend to run real small but this suit actually fit me and matched the size I am.  I liked the support it provided and the tankini top allows you to sneak in some sun while you are laying out.   I can't remember the last time that I found a suit that looked this great, felt this wonderful and fit me perfectly!  Who doesn't like being able to buy a suit that isn't marked up to be two sizes than what you are??  Fit my ego perfectly!

Swimsuits for All is a great shop with a huge selection that fits such a wide array of sizes, very fashionable choices, high quality material and workmanship and excellent customer service.  The way the website is set up, it also allows you to choose from type of suit you want to the top brands and those on sale.  They really make it easy to choose from.  Just since I've signed up, I've had a few great offers come through via my e-mail that makes my choice of Swimsuits for All easier when finding a suit.

More pro's:

  • Toll free number for US/Canada
  • Toll free number Australia (there you go, Annie!)
  • Toll free number for the UK (perfect for my British friends - I'm half British) 
  • If you aren't sure of your size, you can send an e-mail for a free personal consultation
  • Customer service available seven days a week (exception holidays)
  • Low price guarantee
  • 5 day promotional price policy
  • Testimonials from customers
  • Reasonable shipping charges and times
  • Return and exchange policy

I have not found any con's with Swimsuits for All and think the concept in providing so many suits for every woman (size 8 and above) is excellent.  I also like the return policy and the wonderful customer service they provide.



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