Oh, Baby Organic Skincare

I was recently asked to try Oh, Baby Organic Skincare. I have to say I didn’t know what to expect, as I have never used organic skincare before. Something I liked right away was the soft light scent, and right now that is really important to me! I’m pregnant and get easily offended by the slightest smells.

The kids, of course, loved the Bubbly Bath. But, then again who doesn’t love a bubble bath? The Bathtime Baby body wash and shampoo combo did an excellent job. Neither product bothered the kid’s eyes. It seemed to be as gentle as water. The Bathtime Baby also rinsed out of their hair very quickly. Those of us with children KNOW they aren’t hanging around while we try and rinse their hair out! I also like how soft and tangle free their hair is. I was a little surprised, because it didn’t feel like it was going to be soft and fluffy when I was rinsing it out.

Next in line, we tried the Baby Butter right out of the bath. I LOVE that this very lightweight and absorbs so fast. There is no “greasy lotion” feel and a little goes a very long way.  I also liked that because it absorbed so quickly it was easy to dress the baby. You know, how when you put some of the other lotions on? Then you try and put a long sleeve shirt on and it keeps sticking to their arm because of the lotion? Well, we didn’t have that problem at all!!! The shirt just slipped right on like it should. Makes dressing a baby much faster and that equals a much happier baby and mommy.

I did try the Bottom Balm. It’s not like anything I have used before. I was expecting something a lot thicker. This is thin, almost like a lotion. I can’t give it a full review at this time due to time constrainsts.  I will continue to use it though. I have to say I prefer to put this on than the thicker stuff I was using and the fact that it is organic makes me feel really good!

On Friday, April 1st the i like book will be teaming up with Oh, Baby Organic Skincare for a fun promotion. We are super excited to work with such a cool company. When you order i like books on our website you will receive a sample of Oh, Baby Butter and a fantastic coupon with your purchase! *while supplies last*

Amy

I was so excited when I was given the opportunity to review BabyLegs. Included in the package were one pair of socks (boy), two pairs of leg warmers (1 boy and 1 girl), one pair of tights (girl), and then as a gift a pair of newborn legwarmers, because I’m pregnant (smiles). Something that impressed me right away was the hand written note. I really like it when a company takes the time to add that little bit of personal touch. 

            I am such a big fan of BabyLegs. They are so cute and the selection they offer is amazing. So many cute styles for girls AND boys! (Now, for my confession – I already had a few pairs and LOVE them) Also, if you “like” them on facebook one thing you’ll notice right away, they really pay attention to their fan base. The other benefit – you find out about sales and specials that aren’t necessarily advertised elsewhere.

I just wish they had them when my older ones were babies. My 10 year old daughter and 8 year old son like to wear them on their arms like “arm-warmers”. It’s perfect for Wednesday night church. They wear them in and then after they are all warmed up from running around they take them off, so they aren’t too hot. It’s the perfect “win” – they wear a “long sleeve” shirt outside (makes mom happy) and then they are wearing a short sleeve shirt inside (makes kiddos happy).

My 3 year old daughter and 1 year old son wear them as leg warmers. They have been a total life saver this winter, as it has been cold! I have the little ones wear them under their pants for added warmth. My daughter also likes that she gets to keep wearing her skirts and dresses. Babylegs have made my life so much easier with my son’s diaper changes. He doesn’t get chilled when I change him when we’re out because his legs are still covered. I have to say, they also came in pretty handy when he was having tummy troubles as well ;)  For all those moms out there saying, “They will never stay up on my daughter because she is too thin.” Think again. My daughter is very slender and they stay up on her skinny little legs pretty darn good. Every now and then she can get them to slip down, but it’s a quick fix.

Here are some pictures of my kiddos sporting their new BabyLegs.

Reveiws are an expression of my own thoughts and opions. I received BabyLegs sample products to review in my family and did not receive any monetary compensation.

Amy

The i like book will be having a BabyLegs give-away on March 25^th. Swing by the I like book page and enter the contest on March 25th. It’s super easy ~ lots of fun ~ and FREE!

the top 5 online shops

to register for

yourbabyshower



choices choices choices….where do i register? what do i register for? search no more…find the top 5 online stores to register for your most wanted and needed baby products.

these cool companies offer online assistance like evites for baby showers, baby room coordination, free shipping on orders over a certain level, games for your showers, discounts and customer reviews of products.

happy shopping

baby hip hugger

Over the course of the last year or so I have been introduced to some very cool baby & kid products because of different events I attend for the i like book. Often I wonder how I made it through the early stages of motherhood without this or that.  Recently, I met an amazing mom, Neojin, that created one of those “must haves” for a mom but not just because it is cute or trendy but because it is necessary for a mom’s sanity & physical integrity.  If you have a kid who likes to be picked up, put down, picked up, put down, Baby Nari /Baby Hip Hugger is the PERFECT SOLUTION!! It allows your kids to walk, get picked up and put down to walk again seemlessly!

Here is how it works…the Baby Hip Hugger (such a cute name) is designed for either infants or toddlers but the real magic is that it really helps mommy & daddy. As a mom myself I really hurt my back lifting & holding my little ones over & over. The Baby Hip Hugger allows your back relief because you don’t overextend your posture by carrying your kiddos on your hip.

These are one of those “can’t live without it” items that every mom & dad needs.  Plus they come in really trendy colors and the seat that your child sits on is a non-slip surface in the shape of a heart.  They have really thought of everything.  Thank you Baby Nari for introducing such a great product to the market! Visit their website & get yours today *they make great gifts too* http://www.babynari.com/ 

Here is a coupon just for you when to use at check-out: $20 off code ~ ohsosavvymom20

I met The Card Cache mom-preneur, Stephanie Navarro, at the Golden Globes Boom Boom Room in Beverly Hills recently.  I absolutely fell in love with her cool invention.  The Card Cache is a stylish was to stay organized & declutter your wallet & purse.  I use the “star” Card Cache and every single time I use it when shopping I get comments like – “that is so cool, what is it?” “where did you get that?” “I want one of those.”  This stylish little cable stores all of your reward cards, gift cards, gym membership cards, and gas cards in one organized place. I even accessorized mine with some cute bling bling – a little rhinestone purse.  Love it!

Recently, I bought 5 more of these at The Card Cache online store and received them superfast. I gave one to my friend, Karen, for her birthday last weekend. I am telling you~ this gift was the HIT of the entire party! Everyone wanted to know where I found it & how could they get one.  It made me so happy that I had such a fun gift that Karen would really love & use!

You simply must check out The Card Cache and get one for yourself & a few for your BFF’s.  The Card Cache wants to make sure you get a great deal when you shop at their online store. She has generously given YOU a coupon code to use & share. Enter code: 3BUCKSOFF  when you checkout.

valentine’sdayideaguide2011

thinkoutsidethechocolatebox

through all the social media i subscribe to i have seen no less than 20 valentine’s gift guides. honestly, they are all expensive things that either i can’t afford or am not interested in. i thought long & hard about what makes a valentine feel special while not breaking the budget. Below you will find some fun ideas that you can adapt for your life to have the best valentine’s day ever.

i hope you enjoy this fun list & it's sparks your creative side to do something fun for your special valentine!



1. make a picture collage of you & your sweetie (and include the kids if you have any). be creative

2. get tech savvy. upgrade your communication to eachother – then upload screensaver shots of one another to your new phones

3. enjoy a special night out together (get a sitter for the little ones) and reconnect!

4. start your i like book for couples to your sweetheart today. i like…your adorable laugh or i like…that you are MY valentine

5. surprise your sweetie with something extra special or do a little shopping together. how about…a cute accessory, hat, shoes, purse/wallet ~ you get the idea

6. get outdoors. be active. play together. make snow angels or draw hearts in the snow. take some pictures.

7. make a top 10 list of the things you like or love about your sweetie. taking the time to do this for the other person makes them feel so special! plus it’s free!

8. cook something together ~ make it an event. cupcakes, dinner, breakfast – linger over the food & have a great conversation.

9. play your favorite song that is special just to the two of you. play the guitar, make up a fun song, sing karaoke

10. find your inner chi and give eachother a hands-on massage, or gift your valentine with a massage at a local salon.

"Be the change you want to see in the world" Ghandi

YOU have an opportunity to make a difference. The i like book is running a promotion for 1 week & a large portion of each book sold will go to help a women’s shelter in India. Please read the letter below from a friend of the i like book, Crissy Bowers. She has a passion to help these women get back on their feet & give them hope that each day will be better and better.

Please look at the blog link and see how this jewelry making project got started and what it is doing for these women. For the next 7 days YOU can make an impact on these women’s lives when you purchase i like books.  http://www.bruceandpattybauman.blogspot.com/   Hope’s Gate is a new nonprofit organization and they definitely could use your support.

Thank you so much for your support ~ here are the details of the promotion:

January 29-February 4, 2011

40%off all i like books

Register your account at checkout & use code: donate40

How else can you help?  Please share this promotion with your friends & family!

Here is the letter from Crissie Bowers

Dear Family & Friends,

In March four of us will be traveling to Pune, India, to work on the development of a new jewelry making project that is giving hope to women who have been rescued from sexual slavery.  I'd like to ask you to consider investing in this groundbreaking trip by sponsoring me to make this life changing investment in many women's lives.

In November of this past year our organization, Hope's Gate, started the first jewelry making project at Project Rescue Women's shelter which is home to 19 rescued young women.  The young women have heartbreaking life stories.  Teena's story is one of heartbreak as well as hope.

When Teena was 12 years old, she wanted to be a doctor. She was the middle child of three kids.  Her uncle had a terrible gambling debt, so one day he asked her parents if he could take Teena to a carnival, but instead he sold her for $250 to a pimp to repay the debt he owed.  When her uncle returned without her, he told her parents that she ran away.  After several years of sexual exploitation she was finally rescued and made her way back home.  When she arrived at the door of her house, her parents finally learned the truth of what happened to her, but instead of embracing her, they rejected her because of shame.  Today Teena lives at Project Rescue House in India.  This jewelry project is giving women like Teena jobs with dignity in a safe environment.  

I have been working along side Patty Bauman, the Founder and Director of this Non-Profit,  since the very beginning.  I believe I am to make this trip to India in order to see the project first hand. Going on this trip will enable me to do the things the Lord is putting on my heart back here in the U.S., as well as have the opportunity to serve and bless these women and children.  I have an incredible heart to raise awareness of the plight of sexually exploited women around the world, and champion others to make a difference in these women's lives.  

While in India our team of four will be working on the development of the project by teaching jewelry making techniques to the women, taking photos and videos that will share the women's stories, and more  We will also be in the red light area of the city, visiting and praying with our friends there.  We will be working in several orphanages as well to see how we can make a difference in the lives of orphans and children who are at a high risk of exploitation.

Crissie Bowers