Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Red Envelope Review

Being a Mother is the best thing in the entire world. I cherish every moment I get with my babies, and I can not wait to meet the newest member of our family. I got the chance to review an item from Red Envelope and I was super anxious to get something for Miss.Mayzee.

I searched the Baby Items over and over and finally decided on this beautiful product. 

The Animal Cuddling Mat is the ideal size for a newborn at 25 3/4" x 21 3/4"W.
The soft faux fur makes it desirable for any baby to snuggle up with and it's the perfect "tummy time" mat. You can pick between three super cute, soft animals
Puppy
Bear
Lamb

We chose the Lamb for Mayzee and personalized it with her name. I could not wait for the package to arrive at my door, and when it did....I was NOT disappointed.


My two older girls were so excited when they saw the beautiful cuddle mat, that they are convinced that they now need one! (Glad they make three different animals!)

You can purchase the Animal Cuddling Mat for $39.95 by clicking HERE



*I was provided with a product from the company in exchange for this review. All thoughts are mine and do not reflect the company.*

Friday, April 5, 2013

I Work Out...? :/

Mama works out!
Credit to Tumblr


Being 21 weeks pregnant, I am trying to find anything to relieve some back pain and try to have a healthy pregnancy. So last night, I decided to hit the gym for the first time since I got pregnant. 
I am finding it to be more euphoric for me now vs. when I was not pregnant. I sat in the gym for an hour last night did my routine at a slow and steady pace and made sure to not push myself. I felt amazing once I got home and started to plan out my weekly work-outs from here on. 

I am not into Yoga or Pilates, even though I would love to be. I do not find the pleasure in making my body bend in 30 different ways that it was not meant to be. It hurts, I can not find my "center or core", I look ridiculous and I am pretty sure I would get stuck in 99.9% of the positions.  So, I will just stick with the treadmill and bike and free weights. 

I have gained 5 pounds this entire pregnancy, all of which is fluid and baby. Due to my HG in the first trimester, I was not able to put on any weight what-so-ever. Now that I am feeling better, I am looking at trying to maintain a healthy weight gain while eating healthy and being active. 

Did any of you work out in your pregnancies? What was your routine?
Feel free to share ;)

Monday, April 1, 2013

20 Weeks. Halfway Jam



This pregnancy has been an adventure and I am only 20 weeks. 
I had severe Hyperemesis Gravidarum from week 4 to week 18. Throwing up on average 6 to 8 times per day and could hardly keep anything down. I still had to manage to care for my two little girls, who needed me terribly. I was bringing one to school and dance classes, while trying to fight the urge to not pass out with every step I took. I spent a lot of time in Emergency Rooms, getting fluids and IV medications and praying for it all to end. 

I can now say, the throwing up has vanished but I did get a new friend. Severe lower back pain. I can not stand up without my body tightening up to a point of no return and there has been a few occasions where I have gotten stuck in the tub (classy, right?)
I have done Chiropractic visits, Icy Hot, Heat and Ice variations and every possible thing under the sun. Usually, I spend my nights in tears and pray that the pain will go away. Even though, I highly doubt it will.

How far along? 20 weeks!

How big is baby?  The Bump says she is the size of a Banana, Average size: 6.5 inches, 10.6 oz-
Our Doctor at the visit said she was 13 oz and 10 inches long..

Weight gain? 5 pounds and counting!

Maternity clothes? I have busted out the Roo pants, for sure. 
 
Stretchmarks? Nothing new

Sleep? Between the back pain and the two munchkins getting up every 5 hours, No.

Best moment this week?  She kicked a water glass off my belly in the tub. Both girls got to see it, they thought it was hilarious. 

Movement? At night she is CRAZY.  

Food cravings? Everything, I am always hungry. I crave Coffee terribly though. 

Gender? GIRL

Labor signs?  BH but no real signs, thank goodness.

Belly button in or out? Halfway there!

What I miss? Not having my back hurt. :(

What I am looking forward to?  Shopping for the Princess.


I remember when I found out, I was heartbroken. I so badly wanted a little boy to complete our family and give my Husband a Son. After my Husband sat and made me look at the bigger picture, I could not believe how excited I actually was. We decided to name her Mayzee (middle name TBA at birth)
I am getting all excited finding little pink and purple things and can not wait to hold my daughter. 

She is so active and loves to move and wiggle at night. The second I lay down, she is up like a fan at a Vikings game. Caylee and Lily are loving feeling her move. They place their little hands on my belly and she will kick away. The girls find it to be hilarious. 


I can not wait to share my next 20 week journey with you all.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Pro Flowers Review


Easter is one of my favorite Holidays. I love the fact that Spring is in the air (Well, not for us here in Minnesota, we still have a good 3 feet of snow on the ground!) I love the sounds of the birds and taking the girls to the park to play. 
As a family who all gets together for our large family Easter Dinners, it is so important to remember why we celebrate the day and cherish that. 

Sadly not all of our family will be here with us in cold Minnesota this year. My Husband's brother and his family are located in Sunny California (he is in the Navy) and as much as I miss my amazing Sister-in-law and my 3 incredible nieces and nephews, we just won't be able to celebrate all together.

So what is a better way to say "We miss you and Happy Easter!", then to send a massive Easter bouquet, courtesy of ProFlowers.Com


I sent out the 100 Blooms of Spring  with the Pink Blush Glass Vase. Delivery on the flowers was fast and I was so glad that I got to track the order, with her living out of state and on Military Base, it is nice to know when they arrived and to make sure, she did in fact get them. My Sister-in-Law said they arrived and were stunning. She said the quality of the flowers was superb and they were just stunning!

Making a day special for someone far away or close is so simple. All it takes is a few clicks.

For Coupons and Deals to ProFlowers.Com
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*I was offered a Free Product or Gift Card for my review. All thoughts are that of Three Babies & A Mommy and do not reflect ProFlowers.Com or Red Envelope Companies.*

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Personal Creations Review





In our home, we have always celebrated Valentines Day with Cupid. If you are a good girl or boy all month, he will come to your home at night and leave you a "special" red gift!
Usually the girls get red pajamas, red candy and something fun. It is hard to find all red stuff for a 3 and 2 year old!

I never really thought to look online to see what was out there (not really much of an online shopper) but I became pleasantly surprised when I got the offer to review Personal Creations.
I sat and browsed the website for a good hour to two hours, and finally decided that this was the place I was going to get our "Cupid Gifts" I was amazed at the Valentine's Day selection they had and how it ranged perfectly for certain age groups and even fun stuff for my spouse and I. 

We finally decided on getting each one of the girls a "Bundle of Love Valentines Box" which included a personalized teddy bear, Peeps "I Love You" candy and a box of Sweethearts and one giant chocolate heart! We even got to pick the color of the girls bears, so they were not the same. 
Caylee is at the age where she wants to learn how to spell everything, and her teddy now has her name on it. Everyday, we hear her say "C-A-Y-L-E-E" as she clings tight to her teddy and shows us that she can spell what it says on it, and reminds us..it's her name!

I am so pleased with the fast shipping, the constant email notifications about where my shipment was located and when it was delivered. The packaging was so cute and even came with a note card from Cupid saying "See ya next year!"
 Not only did my girls love everything they received, I loved it even more. Needless to say, I am so excited to do our St. Patricks Day and Easter shopping with Personal Creations!

To get coupons for Personal Creations that can be used online, CLICK HERE





*Please note that I was given a product or Gift Card to process my review. I was not paid for the post and all thoughts are that of Three Babies & A Mommy and do not reflect the company*

Monday, January 21, 2013

Shari's Berries Review


Shari's Berries is probably one of the many "Treat Delivery" commercials you have seen on TV. I always wondered how strawberries could remain fresh and ripe through the mail process, and so I never even bothered to consider ordering. So when I got the chance to review an item from Shari's Berries, I was pleased that I was finally going to find out, if I was wrong or right. 

I placed my order for the Cheesecake Trio and Full Half Dozen Fancy Strawberries and UPS kept me up to date with the status of my order with the tracking number provided at checkout and within two business days, the box was at my door. The girls were more excited then I was to open the box and see what goodies we had received. To my surprise and pure delight, the first bite of the strawberry was pure heaven.

It was so ripe and fresh, even the strawberries I get at my local supermarket are not that fresh. They had the perfect crunch and juices mixed with the delightful taste of the sweet chocolate. I would like to blame it on my pregnancy but I can't, I devoured the entire box of strawberries in just one sitting.

The packaging was perfect and looked immaculate upon arrival. You can even personalize a little card to go along with your order, which I thought was a clever idea when sending it to someone besides yourself. 
I know that I would love to get a box of chocolate covered strawberries or cake pops or one of the many amazing gift baskets they offer,  for any occasion.

OR

*I was given the chance to review a complimentary product from Berries.com, I received no compensation for this post. All thoughts and opinions are that of TBAM and do not reflect the company*

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Preggie Pops & Drops Review and Giveaway



If you are like me, I am a victim. When I get pregnant, instant morning sickness, and afternoon sickness, and oh please, let's not forget night sickness. I will throw up from the simple smell of breakfast and if I am lucky, I will be able to eat lunch and dinner without laying on the couch wanting to die.

With Lily, I had Hyperemesis Gravidarum. I was so ill that I was in and out of clinics and hospitals.
I am terrified that it is going to happen again. The second I start feeling nauseous, I either throw up or have to lay on the couch, because I can't do anything. Which simply, does not work when you have 2 kids. 

I remember shopping when I was pregnant with Lily, and I came across Preggie Pops by Three Lollies. I thought to my self, typical waste of money on a product that will work as well as those balance bands, and I went about my way.

This pregnancy, the sickness started early and I was not willing to go through what I did with Lily, on a daily basis. Three Lollies was kind enough to send me samples on their Preggie Pops and Preggie Drops. 



I decided to go with the Preggie Pops first. I waited until my morning sickness hit it's peak and in goes the sucker.  Instantly, I mean within a minute or so, my nausea was gone. I continued to suck on the sucker, until it vanished down to a stick.  I actually felt normal again.  I threw a couple in my purse and waited until the next batch of sickness to hit me, so I could use the Drops.

Around 8 pm, I started to get the icky, sticky, sickly feeling and I knew what was happening. I popped in a Drop and as I continued to use it, the sickness went away again. Now, these drops remind me of War Heads, you remember that candy right? I had to keep reminding myself to only use them when nauseous. 

Information about Preggie Pops from Three Lollies


Childbirth educators have historically recommended sour flavored pops for labor because they were perceived to be less likely to exacerbate queasy stomachs. Lavender has been widely used in aroma therapy for relaxation and sometimes for upset stomach as well. Mint has long been used in both oral and aroma therapies for upset tummies. Ginger is an ancient remedy for tummy troubles and research shows that mint has been used for over a hundred years.
We use the natural essences from these sources to flavor our Preggie Pops. For nausea caused by hypoglycemia, even the sugar and brown rice syrup in our pops can be effective. In fact even the mode of delivery is therapeutic as only a small amount is delivered to the stomach at a time. So, part of why Preggie Pops work rests on where your morning sickness is coming from, which is still rather poorly understood. The overwhelming response from our customers is that our special formulation does work for most women.
In development of our Preggie Pops we also incorporated what women requested or recommended. Our pops are for both labor and morning sickness and we have tried to address each phase with specific flavors. However, our customers report using all flavors with success for both labor and morning sickness.
Preggie Pops use only natural flavors and colors and there are no medications to interfere with other therapies or complicate your pregnancy.
In summary: Our Preggie Pops work by a combination of:
Specific essential oils flavors known to help stomach problems
Aromatherapy
Mode of delivery
Sugars to combat hypoglycemic queasy stomach
And, they are safe because they are all natural


*This is not a paid post. Company sent me a product/sample for review and all opinions are 100% my own and do not reflect the company*