Let's talk about infant feeding♥

When I think about infant feeding, the first thing that usually comes to mind is breastfeeding. And it may sound weird, but I love it, especially the bond I have with my babies. I remember struggling with my first daughter and never really having that bond and I made a promise to myself that if/when we had more children I would breastfeed them and so far, so good. My only issue was overproducing (not that it's a serious issue). I just found myself nursing and pumping. My freezer is literally filled with breast milk and it's such a rewarding feeling. My daughter is chunky, healthy, growing beautifully and this momma is right back to her pre-pregnancy weight. A total win, win for everyone, right? 

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Shine Organics: The perfect Superfood for this busy mom♥

And yet again another busy week for this mom. Between having a newborn, dance and attending two different schools open houses, I am literally exhausted. As you can see, eating healthy isn't always on the top of my list. But, since I breastfeed I always try and make the healthiest choices and often that's not possible. So my solution? Shine Organics. It really is the perfect superfood for this busy mom.

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UpSpring Prenatal+ Gummy Review♥

"This review was made possible by iConnect and UpSpring. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine."

If you are like me and prefer a gummy prenatal during pregnancy, I highly recommend giving UpSring a try. UpSpring Prenatal+ is a complete multivitamin that also includes omega-3 DHA and choline (in the form of Alpha GPC), which are clinically shown to support fetal brain development. Alpha GPC is a highly bioavailable form of choline and the only form that crosses the blood-brain barrier to nourish your baby's growing brain. It also helps to enhance DHA absorption. This formula also contains the natural form of vitamin B9, folate, instead of synthetic folic acid. Enjoy three delicious mango-peach gummies every day plus one easy-to-swallow softgel. You get 100% of the daily value of 11 essential nutrients, plus brain-building omega-3 and Alpha GPC. Best of all, their gummy is easy on the stomach, so no tummy upsets!

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6 Pregnancy Must-Haves♥

When we're expecting, there are tons of things we need to shop for, our little babies require plenty of stuff! But what about us? With a growing belly come swollen feet, nausea, and cravings for sweet and salty things.

Here's a list of stuff especially for US when we're pregnant.

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HelloFresh Review/Giveaway♥

When you think of Food Delivery, What's the first thing that comes to mind? Chinese? Pizza? Well, for me it's the concept of Fresh Ingredients brought right to my door. Services like Hello Fresh and Blue Apron. Have you heard of Hello Fresh? No? Well, With the Hello Fresh recipe box subscription, you will receive a box of fresh ingredients and delicious recipes every week. It's almost like getting a personal Chef delivered to your door.

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Nature's Bakery Gluten Free Fig Bars Review/Giveaway♥

Nature's Bakery Gluten Free Fig Bars are these simple, vegan friendly, 100% natural fruit filled cookies. They're made with Ancient Grains. They are Soy, Dairy and Cholesterol Free. Along with being being Kosher and non-GMO. Remember Fig Newton's? Okay. Now think of those, but 110% better!! These delicious Gluten Free Fig Bars also come in 4 different flavors. Pomegranate, Fig, Raspberry and Blueberry.

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NoGii Review/Giveaway♥

Created by Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Gluten-Free Mom, Emmy Award-Winning Talk Show Host, and New York Times Best-Selling Author of “The G-Free Diet” and “Deliciously G-Free,” NoGii is a line of certified gluten-free protein bars, protein powders, and paleo bars. Made from high quality and sustainably sourced premium ingredients, all products have an ideal balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates and do not contain high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, or hydrogenated oils. NoGii offers a variety of choices to provide you and your family with good, clean, certified gluten-free, and nutritional food choices that fit your active lifestyle.

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Xlear Review♥

Xlear, Inc. is committed to providing consumers with the health benefits of xylitol, a naturally occurring sweetener, by manufacturing all-natural, health-enhancing products. Some of these include: Xlear® Nasal Spray, an award-winning, patented saline and xylitol solution; a complete line of dental health products under the Spry Dental Defense System® brand; XyloSweet®, raw xylitol crystals used as a sugar substitute in cooking, baking, and general consumption; and Spry Gems, a growing line of healthy, xylitol-based mints with leading pH values. Thanks to Moms Meet and Xlear I was able to try their Xlear Care Kit. 

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Nature's Bakery Fig Bars Review/Giveaway♥

Nature's Bakery is a family-owned on-the-go snacks and foods brand that supports health conscious living and active lifestyles. At Nature's Bakery, their goal is simple: To give you the kosher, cholesterol-free fuel you need to help power life's great journeys. Oh yeah, and to make it-and your journeys-jam-packed with flavor. With Mother Nature's blessing, they've created perfect harmony among some of her very best handiwork, holding freshness ever sacred. Their products are great for kid's lunches, as an after yoga treat, on the trail, or just as a wholesome healthy on-the-go snack to help get you through your day.

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Cocozia Chocolate Coconut Water Review♥

COCOZIA - Sounds like a kind of crazy drink, and it is! But, check out these not so crazy facts… HYDRATION - Pure and simple, hydration is essential to life. COCOZIA Coconut Water is exactly that: A pure, natural hydration source containing not only water from the green coconut, but essential electrolytes too. ELECTROLYTES - COCOZIA contains a natural abundance of potassium and magnesium, as well as other electrolytes. Electrolytes are directly involved with body hydration and muscle function. Better to get yours from a natural source like COCOZIA than from a sugary, synthetic sports drink alternative. COCONUT WITH A STRAW - That's how they drink coconut water in the islands, but fortunately, COCOZIA has made it a little easier for you here! All the natural elements and flavor, without the need to carry a coconut to your work-out!

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GREAT Kids Snack Box - Wrap-Up♥

Discover The Benefits... of Proper Nutrition. Each month your child receives a new assortment of great tasting, organic and all-natural snacks. These healthy snacks are a GREAT alternative to the artificial, grab-and-go snacks most children consume each day. With each GREAT Kids Snack your child discovers the benefits of proper nutrition, and avoids the chemical preservatives in snacks made with artificial ingredients. The nutritional benefits children experience in eating healthy snacks will give them a solid foundation to make positive food choices as they mature.

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GREAT Kids Snack Box - Week Four♥

Your monthly GREAT Kids Snack Box will include 30 individually wrapped snacks. Each snack has been carefully selected to enhance your child's mental and physical well-being. This includes, but is not limited to, improving your child's mental alertness and focus in the classroom, along with increasing energy and performance during athletic and physical activities. The GREAT Kids Snack team selects those foods that are organic and all-natural, with nothing artificial added to them. Kids bodies are still growing and they need essential vitamins and minerals in their diets as their bodies are developing.

Here are the snacks Lily chose for Week Four -

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GREAT Kids Snack Box - Week Three♥

Discover The Benefits... of Proper Nutrition. Each month your child receives a new assortment of great tasting, organic and all-natural snacks. These healthy snacks are a GREAT alternative to the artificial, grab-and-go snacks most children consume each day. With each GREAT Kids Snack your child discovers the benefits of proper nutrition, and avoids the chemical preservatives in snacks made with artificial ingredients. The nutritional benefits children experience in eating healthy snacks will give them a solid foundation to make positive food choices as they mature.

Here are the snacks Lily chose for Week Three -

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GREAT Kids Snack Box - Week Two♥

CONVENIENT for parents, FUN for kids!
Surprise your kids with a GREAT Kids Snack Box! Help them learn the importance of healthy eating, by discovering a box of 30 organic & all-natural snacks personally addressed to them!

Here are the snacks Lily chose for Week Two -

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GREAT Kids Snack Box - Week One♥

GREAT Kids Snack Box delivers all-natural snacks as a healthy alternative to the grab-and-go snacks children are currently consuming. Their goal is to make it easy for parents to educate their children about nutrition while giving them a fun and healthy snack each day. They accomplish this by evaluating and selecting 30 different snacks each month. These snacks meet their strict healthy and nutritional criteria. Then, they bundle these healthy snacks in a box and deliver them to the kids in their program every month.

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Cocozia Organic Coconut Water Review♥

Hydration the way you want it – Naturally refreshing and delicious! With the right amount of hydration, it's easier for your body to do just about everything. Fresh, pure water is a natural source of energy, beauty, and total body health. The list of water's benefits is endless, but just as important as the hydration your body needs is the hydration source you choose. "Plain" water may seem boring to drink. Soft drinks and processed fruit juices are loaded with added sugars. So-called "sports drinks" contain preservatives and artificial colors. Coffee and tea contain caffeine which actually leaches water from your body!

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HALF TIME Review/Giveaway♥

Mom’s Dream Team has finally come together for lunch! Applegate teamed up with Stonyfield and Annie's to create HALF TIME, the first pre-packed lunch kit with natural and organic ingredients. HALF TIME includes Applegate natural meats and cheeses (which have no artificial ingredients or preservatives, and are antibiotic- and hormone-free), Annie's Homegrown crackers and snacks, and Stonyfield Organic YoKids Squeezers. Applegate wants to take that lunch-packing dread off your hands, and give you a chance to sit back and relax. HALF TIME comes in three varieties: Turkey & Cheese, Ham & Cheese, Bologna & Cheese. Snacks from partner brands Annie's and Stonyfield are in all three.

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Fit Made Fun MommyParty♥

Keep your kids active, healthy and happy with LeapBand and CLIF Kid! Thanks to MomSelect I was able to host a Fit Made Fun MommyParty! My wonderful Kit included - Two (2) LeapBands, CLIF Kid Zbar Protein samples for my guests, and Information on Fit Made Fun Day. I'm sure your wondering what is LeapBand?

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KIND Nuts & Spices Review♥

KIND has added Caramel Almond & Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond to its KIND Nuts & Spices line of bars. These seemingly indulgent flavors expand the line to include eight flavors containing only 5g of sugar (or less) - and nothing artificial. KIND's newest flavors are further proof that you can naturally lower the sugar in a snack while still maintaining a sweet and indulgent taste. Each bar is also crafted from a foundation of whole almonds which recent studies have shown have life-extending properities.

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Wienervention Review/Giveaway♥

Let’s be frank: Friends shouldn't let friends eat bad meat. It's time to stage a "Wienervention" and Applegate is here to help. A new survey finds that while 92% of Americans bought hot dogs in the last year, 80% agreed that most hot dogs are low quality and unhealthy. So when it comes to hot dogs, Applegate think it's time for a "cleaner wiener." More than 90% of people who consume hot dogs would rather purchase franks with a short ingredient statement, and that's where Applegate steps in. Their ingredient list is simple: beef (that has never been administered antibiotics or hormones), water, salt and spices. It's time to say goodbye to those dirty dogs filled with sodium phosphate, sodium nitrate, and who knows what else!

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