Monkey Brains- good food for healthy kids

Monkey Brains, not just a disturbing scene from Indiana Jones, but also a new line of oatmeal and granola bars! Monkey Brains include prebiotic fiber, which help give your digestive system a jump start to good health.

In our house there are quite a few of us with digestive issues, including but not limited to lactose intolerance, to trouble starting, and even stopping once started. (gross and TMI! ew!!!)
Prebiotic fibers feed the healthy probiotics in your digestive system. The probiotics help keep you functioning regularly and the way one would expect.

Enough of the healthy stuff- the taste of the oatmeal is very good. The best part is the smell while cooking. It fills the house with strawberry, blueberry or maple. The kids favorite varies from day to day but all I have to do is put one bowl in the microwave and both want one as soon as that aroma emanating from the microwave. Also it helps there is a big smiling monkey on the [Read more…]

Swanson Contest

What’s up, all?  What is more fun then being healthy and happy?  Being healthy, happy, AND having soft skin of course!  There are some great products at Swanson health products.  First we cover the healthy, with Resveratrol 100.  Resveratrol is a powerful herbal anti-oxidant.  What this means is, when taken it helps naturally slow down the aging process of cells.  Meaning it helps you feel younger/be younger one cell at a time.  This product is all natural and also important, isn’t a giant pill that is difficult to swallow or tastes bad an hour after eaten, I’m looking at you multiple vitamin.  It just makes you feel a little better.:)
Now some fun stuff.  Alpha Lipoic Acid, Olive Oil & DMAE Hand & Body Lotion is a wonderful lotion.  The lotion is based on surprise olive oil and also soybean oil.  This lotion is very smooth and rubs right in getting your skin silky smooth.  Works especially well right after the shower.  Now something for the everyday skin care, Red Elements Daily Moisturizing Creme.  This cream not only moisturizes but also protects with spf 15.  I’ll say this right now i think all daily facial creams should have spf at least 5 in them.  The higher the better, and spf 15 is just the right number to get a little warm glow without burning or glowing in the dark from your lack of pigment. 
Alright all one more before your bed time rituals, this one is Vegecol Facial Toner Alcohol-Free.  This toner acts as a cleanser, soother and light moisturizer.  What I like about this is, no alcohol burn.  Just a light pleasant fragrance and an effective toner.
Okie dokie so there you have it, some great healthy products that won’t break the bank and work really well.  By the way if you order now, there is a flat rate $4.99 shipping promotion going on right now AND buy 1 get 1 on most products.  Enjoy everyone!
One of you will win a 10$ gift certificate to use at Swanson.
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Win Pangea

@pangeaorganics is giving away a One-Year Supply of their incredible Ecocentric Body, Skin & Lip Care ($1,662 value). The more people who enter, the more prizes will be released – so feel free to pass it along. To enter, visit: http://bit.ly/FPFSweeps (U.S. Only). Drawing will take place on July 1st. Good luck!

Green Sprouts- Great Feeding Options for your kiddos! CONTEST!

Do you LOVE natural products?  I know I do.  I really try as hard as I can to stay all natural if at all possible.  With food containers- this can be tricky.  I use a lot of glass.  I don’t want my Little Man to deal with the side affects of BPA or other chemicals later in life!  (Nor do I, LOL)  However- there is a new option.  Green Sprouts, available from iplay!  It is made from plants– and while not microwave or dishwasher safe (Well, it is dishwasher safe, top shelf only, for up to 10 washes- so…), it is really great to have a NON-Glass option for food-to-go.  It’s easier and lighter, that’s for sure!  Plus, if it drops- it’s fine.  It is just better to hand wash them, because they will last longer that way.  They have flatware, cups, snack cups, and bowl/plate sets.  
You can use the plates as tops to the bowls- and that is how we have been using them pretty much every time.  I also love that there is three sections in the bowl- especially for fruit.  In the mornings, we bring a lot of fruit for Little Man to have with breakfast, and this is my new favorite container.

New! Petroleum free! Made from plants! Forks & Spoons that are right-sized for toddlers.  Twist-on spouts are easy to drink out of and interchangeable with Snack Cups  Deep, divided bowl has 3 sections and plate doubles as a travel lid. Multi-use disposable items are dishwasher safe, top rack only up to 10 washings; hand wash for longer life.

Since 1982, i play., Inc. has been developing bibs and feeding accessories to meet the needs of babies as they grow and develop through infancy.

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Homestasis Labs Contest (homeopathic medicine)

What’s up, bloggy buddies?   I just got to ty out a new line of products by a great company called Homeostasis Labs.  Homestasis Labs makes health products that are based not only on homeopathic medicine, but also tried and true home remedies.  They are also committed to making a difference, manufacturing wise, as well- they are both sustainable and produced in a carbon neutral environment.
All of Homeostasis Labs’ products contain active ingredients which are on the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States, IE- they are homeopathic and can prove it.  The products we gave a try out to were Stress Relief, Allergy Relief,  and Cough & Cold Relief.  All worked quite well, honestly.  The first thing you will notice is the box, the boxes for are quite distinct.  They pop up, and slide and open- kind of like an elegant mint box.  I know that sounds silly- but it is not untruthful!  It is very easy to get out the suggested dose, and close it back up as well.  The way they work is you take one or two little tablets and chew them completely, then swallow.  The tablets are a little sweet- but not sugary sweet, just pleasant.  Also there is no funny after taste.  The interesting thing is that they actually work.  Most of the ingredients on the cough and cold are longer then my arm, but of course after looking them up, (GO google!) wound up being the Latin names for some homeopathic medicines which have been around for ages.  For example the first ingredient is: alliuma cepa- or onion.  Onions are thought to have many medicinal properties from being an anti-inflammatory to functioning as a traditional household remedy for sore throat in India.  So even though the ingredients may look scary and chemically, they are actually very good for you and very natural.  Also quite effective.  We noticed a marked decrease in cold symptoms while taking the cough and cold formula, the stress relief formula also took the edge off the day and helped ease us into a relaxing evening or restful sleep more then once.  I would definitely suggest this to anyone trying an alternative to the stuff available at the trug store.  Another great feature of this product, the price.  Each box contains 50 tablets and each box is $9.  A pretty good price considering a box of 24 count Sudafed is $26 (on Amazon.com).
They are so sure you will love it, too, that they want to give 5 readers a chance to win a box of natural Homeostasis Labs products.  Want to try?
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My Sweet Boy- In a BIG BOY BED!!! (plus a contest)

This is a “sticky post”- meaning it will stay on the top of this blog for the whole month.  Why?  Because it’s super fabulous, that’s why, LOL!    🙂

Sigh- my big, big boy….Where did the time go?  5 minutes ago, you were in my arms, snuggling under my neck, a whole 7 pounds.  And here we are tonight, putting you into your very own Big Boy Bed.  Where did the time go?

I am resisting the urge to go super sentimental on this one….Let’s just say this is a VERY special bloggy event for me.  Most of you know that my Little Man is my only biological child.  We adopted Kamikaze when she was beyond the crib, and decorated her room without really “knowing” her.  It’s a downside of adoption- it’s kind of a guessing game, and it was sort of generic. 
Little Man’s crib was the one that my brothers and I slept in, that my mother and her siblings slept in.  So while it was steeped in family history- there was no “picking out the nursery”.  Not that I would trade it!
But this makes switching to his new room just that much more special- it’s the first time I get to do a room- with a particular child in mind. 

By now, I think you are all familiar with Heirloom Wooden Toys– who carry only the most fabulous wooden products for your children.  If you can think of it- they have it!  From fantastic wooden kitchens, to playsets, to bedroom furniture! 
Have you seen this bed?  It’s called the Safari Toddler Bed, and how adorable is it?  There was a mini-post the day it got here, and a few tweets and FB shares- seriously- I can’t stop talking about it!  I mean- there is cool, and then there is WICKED AWESOME!!!  This bed so falls into the latter. 
My Little Man LOVES animals, and he chose this bed himself. He has been talking about it non-stop since he saw it, and telling absolutely everyone about his Safari Bed!  Some kids love cars, some fire engines- my son is all about wild animals.  That is the beauty of Heirloom Wooden Toys– they have high quality pieces no matter what your child’s personality.  I mean really- does it get cooler then this?

Drooling?  Yeah, you know it!  You want one, LOL.  (Heck, I WANT ONE!!!) My Little Man is in LOVE with his new bed!  You guys can expect to see a LOT of this one- as we keep updating his room throughout the month, you will see more and more photos.

His new bed is made of super high quality wood, laminated Baltic birch wood- this bed is going to last!  Even through the immediate jumping-on that it got, LOL.  It came in only a few pieces- my husband thinks 6- and it was very easy to put together.  It took less then a half hour to assemble- even with the kids “helping”.  It has a great paint job, and again- original!  You can bet that you won’t see beds like this in everyone’s house.  Your child will have the best room EVER!  All his or her friends will be jealous. (and a cool piece of information?  it fits all standard crib mattresses- so no need to get a new one!) 
Little Man is all set to go on Safari in Africa- he has already pretended to drive it all over the place and told me about all the animals that he sees!
And on a side note- you really won’t find nicer people.  I had the pleasure to meet the owners of the store in person, and they were just dolls.  I have spoken to her on the phone and via email numerous times, and she is a very nice person who really cares about her store and her products.  But meeting them- they have this amazing calm, and they really go the extra mile to make sure that they are getting good products.  Literally!  Can I tell you how big Toy Fair was?  And there they were- on the opposite side of the country from where they live, going from place to place, inspecting all the toys.  I know that they place a huge emphasis on customer service, and that they want to make sure your shopping needs will be met.  Totally trustworthy company. 

“Your little one will be ready for the big wild open plains ready to explore the animals of Africa! Your child will love sleeping in their special bed, dreaming of tomorrows adventures.  This is an adorable wooden Toddler bed to carry out a fun and exciting bedroom theme.  This toddler bed is sure to make going to bed easier on everyone! 
The Just Kids Stuff Safari Toddler Bed Features:

  • Fits a standard sized crib mattress
  • All wood Construction – Laminated Baltic Birch (no MDF)
  • Hand Crafted in the USA
  • Entrance is 12″ – 13″ above the floor
  • Perfect for toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years old

Just Kids Stuff makes the most adorable Heirloom quality Toddler beds available.  All Just Kids Stuff toddler beds are all wood construction – hand crafted from imported laminated Baltic birch and other solid woods. No Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) is used. They all take a standard sized crib mattress for the ultimate in comfort (and fun) for your little one. Kids love having a special kid sized bed and they like the security of a little bed rather than being put in a full sized bed.
All of the toddler Beds measure 53 x 29 inches outside, and one inch smaller on the inside. The entrances are 12 – 13 inches above the floor.
All of our Toddler Beds and Toy Boxes are built in the U.S.A.  These are quality pieces of heirloom furniture that will be passed on to future generations.”

The bed has only been up for 2 days, so we are still working on the rest of the room.  I’m so excited to share all the updates with you as they happen.  My baby boy- growing up!
Heirloom Wooden Toys is also offering to give away an adorable set of toys to one of you- either the
Safari set or the Zoom to the Moon set- your choice!  🙂

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TheraBreath Review and Contest

I was given the pleasure of trying some new breath cleaning products made by Therabreath and Dr.Harold Katz. Dr Katz is the founder of “The California Breath Clinics”, and he has been on television shows like “The View” and “CBS Early Show” and has helped millions in his quest to vanquish bad breath.
The products I was given to try are Therabreath toothpaste, Therabreath oral rinse and the Therabreath mouth wetting lozenges. The toothpaste. Right off the bat, without even opening it up, take a look at the ingredients- you do want to know what you put in your mouth, don’t you? Well, most of the ingredients in Therabreath toothpaste are natural ingredients. Yay! Also, the packaging itself is “green”, both in the colors (green, orange, and white) but it is also environmentally kind. And it is even Kosher and safe for diabetics. Now, onto the important part- the taste and texture. No problems there! The taste is minty and fresh without any strange aftertastes or chemically enhanced “freshness”, natural mint, very nice. The texture is also good to the point where, when finished brushing, my teeth feel clean and smooth.
The oral rinse is meant to be used after the toothpaste. The rinse has the ingredient: OXYD-8, which is an oxidizer and destroys odor causing bacteria. The longer you swish it around, the better a job the rinse will do at getting all the little buggers before they give you bad breath. Doctor Katz suggests swishing and gargling for 30 seconds then spitting and gargling for another 45 seconds. Something to take note of is the lack of alcohol or chloride in both the toothpaste and the oral rinse. Alcohol [Read more…]

ecomom Review and Contest!

Sweet dreams!  So, since we have already talked about fabulous beds, bedding, books, and stuffed animals, I feel like we are still missing something….AH!  I know.  A very important part of the bedtime routine!  Bathtime!  Who wants to go to bed dirty?  Not I!  (And not my Little Man, haha.)

Little Man helping me get the tub ready for his bath!

I really like ecomom.  It’s a really great place to find all sorts of organic, natural, safe for mom and baby products.  They have art products, books, toys, music, food, bath, beauty, home- just about everything you could want or need.
ecomom really stands behind it’s products, and has great integrity.  They really care about their products, their clients, and the world.  ecomom has a charity that they partner with, Healthy Child Healthy World, that  promotes healthy and safe living, prevents harm, from chemicals and toxins, and helps parents help their children have the healthiest and happiest life.

ecomom is about bridging the gap between making healthy choices and making easy choices. We created ecomom because we care and are concerned for babies and their moms, our families and our communities. We want every mom to be an ecomom because being an ecomom means making choices that are good for all of us, and the planet which we all share.”

ecomom also has really great “ecomom approved” icons  to help you quickly and easily view and figure out what you and your family will want, and how the product was made, as well as what it does (or doesn’t!) contain.
Of course, all the products they carry are “ecomom approved”, but the icons make it easy to see why.  For example, was it recycled?  Is it organic?  Sustainable?  Fair Trade?  Just look at the icons, and it’s easy to see. 

To help get my Little Man ready for bed, ecomom thought that the Episencial Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath would be a perfect fit! Made with organic lavender oil, it is sure to help him get a good night’s rest.  A fun way to end the day.  This bubble bath is also good for the planet, and of course good for your little one.  Some of the ways that it is ecomom approved include cruelty free, toxin free, organic, and fair trade.  Gotta love those icons!
We also received “The Prince’s Bedtime” one of the great books that ecomom carries.   This story was about a little price who just couldn’t get to sleep- and the kingdom tried everything!  Well, almost…
ecomom carries some fun and unique books, that will enrich your child and invite them into a whole wide world that we are not exposed to on a regular basis, and into cultures and events that we don’t know.  Get your child curious about the world around them- and beyond!

ecomom has graciously offered one of Have Sippy Will Travel’s readers a 15$ gift certificate to their store.  If you want it to be you, here is how to enter!

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