This post was sponsored by WaterWipes as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.

I recently headed out to Stop and Shop to pick up some WaterWipes, a chemical free wipe option that is great for sensitive skin.  Stop and Shop made it easy to go in, grab what I needed, and get out quickly (and they had some good sales going on as well).  However, because of the sales, and the fact that I can’t resist a good one, I ended up picking up dog treats, blueberry ice cream (hard to find in these parts!) and Halva bars- which I can never find anywhere- that I hadn’t planned on buying, ha.  I texted a photo of the candy to my husband, as it is one of his all time favorite snacks- he was pretty excited for my find.  Stop and Shop not only let me pick up my list, but had some hard to find items at good prices as well.

Being a mom is tough stuff. When you bring a new baby into the family, especially your first child, the choices can be overwhelming. You want to do your best, give your little one everything, and do right by them.  It can be hard to know what’s best, not to mention what is IN everything you put into and onto your baby.

I remember being told to use plain water and cotton balls to clean up baby’s diaper messes- which is messy itself.  There are other chemical free, easy on baby’s skin options, such as WaterWipes, a premium European brand, available now at your local Stop and Shop stores.   These baby wipes contain only two ingredients- 99.9% purified water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract.  Nothing that can harm your baby, or irritate his or her delicate skin.

These wipes are much more durable and effective then a cotton ball, and you don’t need to worry about the wipes containing any harmful chemicals that some others do. WaterWipes is a safer and more natural option in wipes.  If your baby or child of any age has issues with diaper rashes (or rashes when they use wipes in the bathroom at all), consider trying WaterWipes and see if that doesn’t help the issue.

More About WaterWipes

• WaterWipes are chemical free – this means they don’t contain preservatives. The package will keep for up to 15 months before it is opened. Once you open your WaterWipes package, it is recommend that you use the pack within 1 month.
• Unlike some other wipe brands, WaterWipes are not interfolded. This allows for the sterile environment within the package to be maintained. For the same reason, it is  recommend that you do not relocate the wipes in an alternate container.

You can find information, coupons, sales, and more by following WaterWipes on social media.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaterWipesUSA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WaterWipesUSA
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/waterwipesusa/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/waterwipesusa/

You can find a store that sells WaterWipes by clicking on this link.  See how well they work for yourself!

In the world of shrinking personal time and increasing workloads, increasing responsibilities having a baby thrown into the mix can turn your world upside down. One of the most fun areas is toys for babies, it’s always fun to try and figure out what toys are best for your child. But which toys are actually best? Which are developmentally stimulating and help your child grow and mature?

Please and Carrots is here to help with their new subscription service, where every quarter you receive a box of hand-picked toys and books specially selected for your baby based on their development stage (from ages 0-3). Included with the boxes, there is also an online portal which give parents insight into their child’s developmental stage as well as guidance on baby mile stones and what activities to do with baby.
Each toy and book is chosen by Dr. Susan Bartell, who is a child psychologist. She reviews, approves, and advises on every item to ensure it supports critical skill learning for each stage of your baby’s development.
It’s nice to absolutely know something is just right for your baby, and is developmentally appropriate (age wise). The online portal is a great addition. There is a panel of experts which includes a child psychologist, two pediatricians, a PhD in early childhood development, an educator specializing in teaching deaf children, a principal/educator trained in children with special needs, and a speech therapist. With more experts added on a regular basis, such as a nutritionist and a music therapist, bringing with them new wealth’s of knowledge to share, it is an excellent resource for parents. Online and printable content based on physical, emotional, and intellectual development is also available.
Please and Carrots is the perfect gift during a baby shower for first parents or grandparents.  Check them out and place your order once you are hooked.

I never expected to (honestly, or wanted to) get pregnant.  It was not on my “list of things to do”.  I had other thoughts, but clearly God knew better then I did.  I’ve made many, many mistakes in my life (which certain people enjoy pointing out just a little too much, but what can you do, ay?) but of all of them, getting pregnant with my son was the best one I ever made.  He was unexpected, and came at a time that was less then ideal, but in reality and in the grand scheme of things- he came at the perfect time and entirely perfectly.  Shows what I know about anything.  Exactly nothing.

While some people think that review and lifestyle blogs try to make out the writer/blogger’s lives to be perfect and without flaw, most bloggers just keep personal details to themselves, as they are not online diaries.  We are far from perfect people- but most of us do the best that we can every day- win, lose, or draw.  Some days are better then others, just like everyone else.  I’d like to tell you about the best day of my life.

The day my son was born was after a long labor.  I will spare you those details.  I ended up having a C-Section, since he was already being the stubborn little boy that I have come to know and love, and refusing to come out when he needed to.  After some trial and effort, we got the anesthetics in and we were ready to go.  A sheet was placed up at roughly chest level- I was not able to see the moment my son came into the world.  I was, however, able to hear his first cry- and in that moment, I knew that everything I thought I knew in the world, everything I was sure of, or that made me “me”- was wrong.  Was over.  That was he was my world.  And then I saw his face.
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