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Sleep Essentials

June 27, 2018 by aalexander 6 Comments
This post is sponsored by HALO. I received this product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. In addition, this post contains affiliate links.
We have been working on developing a sleep schedule for Lennox. While she is sleeping through the night, her bedtime has not been consistent. I have taken a few different approaches on winding her down for bedtime. After about a week of trial and error I think that I may have finally created a nighttime routine that we can stick to. I have discovered that right after her evening feeding its best to burp her and then immediately put her in the bathtub. Lennox loves to splash around and play and this wears her out. We follow up her fun filled bath time with a nice lotion rub down which relaxes her. After her warm bath and lotion rub down we slip on her HALO SleepSack wearable blanket and that seals the deal.
The HALO SleepSack wearable blanket is soft and cozy. The open armholes are not restrictive and they prevent Lennox from getting too hot during the night. Since using the wearable blanket I no longer worry about her accidentally putting the cover over her face. I really like this lightweight and breathable alternative to a regular blanket. It’s spacious enough for her to kick around as she pleases but it’s snug enough to make her feel secure. I love the fact that the zipper is inverted. That makes middle of the night diaper changes a breeze.
I like that HALO makes products that can grow with your baby. From the age 0-4 months we were huge fans of the HALO Sleepsack Swaddle. It was a lifesaver for us at night. HALO products are effective, affordable, and safe. Wearable blankets are becoming more popular and are highly recommended for baby’s safety. After trying the HALO SleepSack wearable blanket I am convinced that they are a nighttime essential. The HALO SleepSack comes in a variety of designs and textures. We currently have the 100% Muslin wearable blanket but I am definitely going to get a fleece one for the winter.
For more information about HALO  and their products please visit their website www.halosleep.com

 

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Favorite Products, MomLife, MommyHood

Advancing To Solid Foods

June 8, 2018 by aalexander 8 Comments

This post is sponsored by NUBY USA. I received this product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. In addition, this post contains affiliate links.

I noticed recently that Lennox did not seem to be satisfied with the amount of milk that she was receiving. I increased her serving size and it still did not seem to suffice. I decided that it was time to take the slow leap into incorporating solid foods into her diet. Her pediatrician gave us the green light to feed her rice cereal at her 4-month appointment. He recommended that we feed her with a baby spoon opposed to putting the cereal in the bottle. He informed us that eating off a spoon is a developmental accomplishment for a baby. It helps them learn to control their oral motor muscles. I tried to feed her rice cereal several times however; it was an epic fail and Lennox was not a fan at all. I decided to take a different approach and introduce her to fruit first and she loved it!!!

Feeding Lennox with a spoon for the first time was very fun, easy, and down right adorable with the Nuby Weaning Spoon. These spoons are a must-have item for feeding your little one. The long handle prevents food from making a mess and the bright, fun colors help with stimulating your baby’s senses. I’m cautious about introducing Lennox to different plastics but I didn’t have to worry about that since these are BPA free. The Nuby Weaning Spoons come in a set of 6 fun colors that I am sure your baby will enjoy as much as Lennox did.

I am always looking for fun and functional items to assist me with my everyday task for Lennox and these spoons were a hit for us. I would definitely recommend you give them a try. I can’t believe that our baby is already transitioning to solid foods. Before you know it she’s going to be able to feed herself. Can the time please slow down?!

For more information on NUBY products please visit their social media accounts.

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The Perfectly Imperfect Mother

June 1, 2018 by aalexander 7 Comments

Yesterday I had a little moment… I thought about all of the things that I planned for the day that did not get completed and I felt so unproductive. Some days I am on top of it, and I get so much done. Other days things don’t go as planned, and my to-do list is a complete flop.

I have to admit at times I am guilty of getting a little overly ambitious with my to-do list goals for the day. I end up putting myself in “in a perfect world scenarios”. There is only one problem with these “in a perfect world” scenarios… #Momlife is NOT perfect in any way, shape, or form (insert sigh). There are going to be days where I can’t get stuff done because I’m needed for comfort and love and I am okay with that.

I am learning not to only measure my day by tasks completed because there is no measurement for motherly duties, they are a labor of love. I saw a picture of Lennox smiling yesterday and it put everything into perspective. I don’t want to miss these small moments because I am too caught up in scratching items off of my to-do list. At the end of the day I will not remember the dishes that didn’t get done or that load of laundry that I didn’t fold. I will however remember her first smile, her first belly laugh, and how she looks at her fingers and toes now that she’s discovered them. I will remember the way I look at her while she is sleeping, and the way she looks at me while she is awake. These are the things that are most important right now and something as small as a picture reminded me of that. So now when I think about it I have actually been overly productive with enjoying my perfectly imperfect life.

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Teething Favorites From NUBY

May 23, 2018 by aalexander 9 Comments

This post is sponsored by NUBY USA. These products were given in exchange for my honest review.

All opinions are my own. In addition, this post contains affiliate links.

This past weekend was a world wind in the wonderful world of Lennox. It started on Friday, when her pediatrician confirmed what my husband and I suspected; our baby is teething! Her behavior over the past week makes so much sense now that we have confirmed that she is in fact teething. A few signs we noticed were her drooling more than normal, chewing on her fingers, and rubbing her eyes. Her mood has been a little shifty as well so I knew she wasn’t feeling like herself. Over the weekend I commenced teething duty. My good friends over at NUBY graciously sent us some teething products and they have been lifesavers!

I have always heard that a cold teething ring could be very soothing to the gums of a teething baby so I decided to whip out my NUBY Ice Gel Baby Teether Keys. I really like the easy grip design, which is ideal for little hands and helps with coordination. It took only a few minutes for Lennox to get the hang of holding her own teether and chewing on it at her leisure. The cool (pun intended) thing about this teether is the size and the shape. I like that it is small enough to fit in Lennox’s hand so there wasn’t much of a struggle for her to hold it. She actually prefers to wear it on her wrist like a bracelet lol.  It’s also nice that the entire teether is not the freeze pack material, so she has something to hold onto that wont be too cold on her hands.

We also tried out the NUBY Reversible Teething Bib with Dribble Catcher and Teething Corner. This bib is by far my favorite because it is a two-for-one deal for babies that are both drooling and teething. This soft absorbent cotton bib kept Lennox’s onsie dry. I especially loved how the triangle shape of the bib allowed her arms to move about freely. The secure and easy Velcro tabs were also super soft and didn’t snag her hair (she hates when that happens).  This bib features a teething corner, with multiple textured surfaces, to chew on as new teeth break through. This worked well for us, as Lennox liked to bring the teething corner to her mouth to lick and chew. These bibs are completely BPA Free and did I mention it reversible!!!.


Lennox has recently learned how to hold items in her hands for a short period of time. This allows her to play with some of her favorite little soft toys like the NUBY Blankie Pal. This extra soft plush teething toy mixes fun and function. The Blankie Pal comes in several different characters and features a variety of textures that kept Lennox entertained. She loved squeezing the blankie pal and hearing the crunch sound that the crinkle fabric made. This toy will definitely go in her diaper bag as her entertainment on the go!


I am so happy that we had our NUBY teething products to assist us. We will continue to use them during this teething journey. NUBY has a variety of great products for all of your baby’s needs.

For more information please visit their social media accounts.

NUBY Facebook

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You can purchase NUBY items from the following retailers

Walmart

Target

Big Lots

Kmart

Amazon

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Events, Lifestyle, MomLife

Event Recap: Pretty In Petals

May 8, 2018 by aalexander No Comments

I had the pleasure of attending the Ladies on the Move first annual “Pretty In Petals” networking event. Ladies on the Move is an organization that promotes ALL Women who are achieving their dreams. They feature entrepreneurs and leaders who are positively impacting the community. The event was held at the Pink Charm boutique in Buckhead, Georgia.

This was my first solo outing since having Lennox and it felt good to get all dolled up for the tea party themed event. All guests were asked to wear solid pastel colors. I just love events with a theme! I really enjoyed being in the presence of positive, ambitious, and motivating women. The amount of support in the room was amazing.

I connected with women like myself who are turning their dreams into reality. Group settings like this motivate me in so many ways. We enjoyed finger foods, tea, sweets, and wine all within great company. I even had a chance to sample vegan cotton candy from Fluffy Flava.

All of the women who attended the event had a story to share about self-love, perseverance, and acceptance. We were encouraged to speak out loud on one thing that we love about ourselves and we were challenged to say one more thing on our way home. Being surrounded by so much positivity warmed my soul and reminded me of the importance of having a tribe. We laughed together, cried together, and encouraged each other and within a few hours became a support system.

Pretty In Petals was a refreshing event and I am looking forward to the next event. My highlight of the event was meeting my new blogger buddies and joining the Rich Girl Project woman’s networking community. I would say that my first day out on the town as a Mommy was a win!!!

Be sure to follow Ladies on the Move on Instagram @ladiesonthemove for news on upcoming events.

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