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Netflix Kids for the Win

May 24, 2013 by Christa 2 Comments

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NETFLIX. I’m happy to share my experiences with you on this especially since I’ve been a long time customer.

Our family has been Netflix users for years. For a long time we just got the DVDs in the mail but we to live streaming about a year ago. One of our main reasons for moving over to streaming was because of Netflix kids. Our good friends had the live streaming and used the Netflix Kids daily.

I was impressed with all of the shows for kids and families that it had to offer, it seemed perfect for us since Mason often requests specific shows that obviously weren’t always on TV but most could be found on Netflix Streaming. Since then they have added even more shows and movies like

My Little Pony
Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally
Cars Toons: Mater’s Tall Takes
101 Dalmatians
Batman and Beyond
Transformers Prime
Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
The Aristocats
Pocahontas
Angelina Ballerina
Tron: Uprising
Powerpuff Girls
Thomas & Friends: Go Go Thomas
Pingu
Justin Time
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
The Adventures of Tintin
Curious George
H2O: Just Add Water
Caillou
Sesame Street
Johnny Test
Suite Life of Zack & Cody
Curious George
ParaNorman

Jake and the Never Land Pirates, Car Toons: Mater’s Tall Takes and Transformers Prime are some of his favorite things to watch!

We love to do movie nights and usually do them once a week. It’s often during the weekend when we let Mason stay up a little later but we also have them in the middle of the week when he takes an unexpected nap a little too late in the day or if it lasts longer than usual. Having Netflix streaming makes it so that we don’t have to plan ahead for movie night which is perfect for us since our movie nights aren’t usually planned. Movie night helps us get Mason calmed down without having to put him to bed when he’s not ready or to give him a special treat. We let him pick out the movie or show and pop his own popcorn. I’m not sure what he likes better, being able to watch “his” movie/show or being able to pop his own popcorn! Mason’s movie night must have is popcorn, mine is ice cream and we both need a great movie!

Netflix Kids isn’t just great for movie nights, it’s also perfect for rainy days when we’re not getting outside as much as usual. My favorite part though is NO COMMERCIALS which means that Mason isn’t constantly telling me what he wants thanks to a very clever commercial! The Kids section has family favorites for children ages 2-12.

Netflix also comes in handy when we’re traveling or at the grocery store, I can stream it straight to my phone and Mason loves watching it there, it makes him feel like he has his own personal TV!

I’m always impressed with how great it looks and how fast it is!

We also stream it to our Kindle. The app is also available on iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch, Android devices and your computer.

What are you watching on TV with your family? Netflix has family favorites from Disney, Disney Jr., Hasbro, Cartoon Network and Dreamworks that are available to stream anytime, anywhere.

And streaming is easier than you think! Download the free app on your iPad, click on the Netflix app on any gaming device, go to the website on your computer – and you’re in business. Check it out here!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NETFLIX.

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Mombo Deluxe Pillow #Review & #Giveaway

May 24, 2013 by Christa 5 Comments

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Comfort and Harmony for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I nursed Mason until he was 2 and I plan on nursing Kyla just as long. If there is one thing I've learned on my breastfeeding journey is that comfort is key to nursing which is why it's so important to have a nursing pillow that works for you.

Up until recently I had just been using one of the pillows from my bedroom and it worked great but I was still open to other options when I was asked to review the Mombo Deluxe Pillow.

mombo™ Deluxe Pillow

Mombo™ offers a unique Firm2Soft™ design for better nursing support and positioning, plus a soothing vibration feature for lounging.

As soon as the pillow arrived on my door step I was anxious to try it out. I was tired of lugging my pillow up and down the stairs every day! What I didn't realize until I got it is that it comes with a soothing vibration feature. It's a little round disc that takes one C battery.

You insert the disc into the pillow

and can easily turn it off and on. I love this feature because Kyla frequently falls asleep while nursing and the transfer is almost never successful but the vibrating helps keep her asleep during the transition.

Another thing I love about this pillow is the height. I can nurse Kyla without having to lean forward. That is a MAJOR back saver for me!

My sweet little nursling was getting ready to pass out in that picture, completely milk drunk and comfy exactly how I like my babies <3

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Mombo can be purchased at Toys R Us & Babies R Us

You can also find it on Amazon.

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Timi & Leslie Diaper Bag #Review & #Giveaway

May 23, 2013 by Christa 9 Comments

I have this thing for purses. I love them. I could seriously buy a new one every week. I pretty much never carry around a “diaper bag” for that exact reason. I love my PURSES far too much to carry around a diaper bag. But then I came across Timi & Leslie and I immediately wanted THEIR diaper bag. Not just any diaper bag but theirs because they’re diaper bags don’t look like diaper bags! They look like super cute purses. I immediately fell in love with the Sophia in Aqua Blue & Rust.

I loved that it looked like it could fit a ton of things. I carry everything but the Kitchen sink in my bags so a big bag is really important to me.

This bag comes with all sorts of accessories.

A cross body, adjustable detachable strap so you can wear it hands free whenever you need to
Changing pad with a front mesh pocket for storing your diapers, wipes and creams so when you need to make a quick diaper change trip all you have to do is grab the changing pad and go!
A zippered sac to put away soiled clothes
A clutch that you can use as your purse with interior credit card slots and an inside zipper pocket
An insulated bottle tote to keep your baby’s bottles warm or cool
Matching stroller straps so you can hang your bag from your stroller

This bag has three large pockets as well as a small outside zipper pocket and a front pocket. Inside the three large pockets you will also find a zippered pocket on the left side pocket, two bottle holder type compartments in the middle pocket and the third pocket has two small and one large pocket that buttons closed. Check it out.

I love how much I’m able to fit inside of it. Right now I have

All the accessories listed above (except for the bottle holder since we EBF)
Two full outfit changes for Kyla
Extra Pair of Undies for Mason
6 Size 1 Diapers for Kyla
Wipes
My dSLR
A small notebook for jotting down notes
Various papers that I need
Hand Sanitizer
Deodorant–stupid post baby hormones make me smelly

When I leave the house I always add

My phone
snacks for Mason
water bottle
My Kindle

I can’t even begin to express to you how many times I’ve gotten compliments on this bag. So many people are surprised to find out that it’s my diaper bag since it looks so much like a purse! They’re stylish but have all the functionality you need from a diaper bag. It’s a win win.

You can Purchase Timi and Leslie bags on their Website and on Amazon

Prices range from 149.99-179.99

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Filed Under: Baby Gear, Giveaways, Reviews

Mason Update

May 22, 2013 by Christa 2 Comments

My sweet little Mason. Every time I look at him I can’t help but think that not too long ago he was the size of Kyla but now it seems as if he’s all grown up.

For instance, where as I used to decide what hair cut he received this last time he decided and he wanted a mohawk. Luckily I still have some control and we went with a fauxhawk.

He looks so freaking cute with it, I can hardly stand it! We’ve been spending a lot of time at the park lately! It’s perfect for getting some energy out and letting him interact with other kids his age!

I bet he’d make more friends if I wasn’t following him around with my camera

This face right here is a classic Mason face. It’s his “I’m about to do something I shouldn’t do face” like run off when I know you’re trying to take a picture of me. I love that face.

Mason has a certain way he likes to do things and it cracks me up. Whenever it’s appropriate I let him do what he pleases. While at the park he showed me how to drink from the water fountain

Have I mentioned how much I love that face?

I must say. Three has been challenging for me. It continues to be challenging for me but there are so many moments with him every single day that fill my heart to the brim.

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