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Thanks Mama Onya Carrier GIVEAWAY!!!

February 19, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · Leave a Comment

I’m going to tell you the truth: we had a Baby Bjorn with Darah when she was really small and we loved that darn thing. I know it gets a bad rep, but it was WAY better than not having a carrier at all. But now that I have tried some other carriers, I can tell you that the Baby Bjorn does, in fact, get left in the dust. Today’s giveaway item is no exception!

It is amazing how popular babywearing has become today and rightfully so. It keeps everyone happy – baby, mom, siblings. The convenience of having your hands free and your baby content makes the daily tasks of mothering much more manageable. We are excited to have partnered with Thanks Mama to give away the Onya Baby Carrier to one reader so that you and your little one can savor the joy and convenience of babywearing as well! In addition you will get $50 to spend on anything you please – cloth diapers, potty training pants, wooden toys, bedding, baby care items, or nursing essentials, to name a few.Thanks Mama online baby store features a selection of twelve baby carrier brands, among them the versatile Onya Baby Carrier. The unique feature that we love is that it doubles as a baby carrier and a baby seat for when you are out and about. It comes in beautiful, modern colors and two different materials. The soft cotton is suitable for most situations and climates and the rip-stop nylon with mesh lining is perfect for hot weather, hiking, and active outdoor enthusiasts.

Our Favorite Features of the Onya Baby Carrier:

Can be used as a baby carrier and chair harness, perfect for travel
Padding at the leg openings for baby’s comfort
Can be worn on the front or back
Attached sleeping hood that can be tucked away
Available in either soft cotton or rip-stop nylon depending on your lifestyle and needs
Fits babies from 15 to 45 pounds

Our Favorite Features of the Thanks Mama Store:

Large selection of 28 brands of cloth diapers
Over 15 options of reusable potty training pants
Eco-friendly and non-toxic baby care solutions
Classic and modern wooden toys
Non-toxic mattresses for the whole family
Eco-friendly furniture for baby and kids made of rubberwood
Free shipping on all U.S. orders over $60 and Worldwide shipping rates available
Earn rewards dollars with every purchase

Purchase: You can purchase the Onya Baby Carrier at Thanks Mama. Use code CARRIER for 15% off!Win It! Thanks Mama is generously giving away the Onya Baby Carrier (winner’s choice based on availability) and a $50 gift card to Thanks Mama store to one winner.Special thanks to AnaB Social for hosting this giveaway. Huge thanks to Thanks Mama and all participating bloggers as well! Giveaway ends March 13th at 12:01 am, open WORLDWIDE, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below (see directions on how to enter here). Thank you!

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Vegetables for Kids: Tips and Tricks (GIVEAWAY!!!)

February 16, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 82 Comments

I am the mom that serves things like powdered kelp and tahini to my babies. I make plain yogurt at home and add things like nutritional yeast and liquid DHA for babies to dishes. I steam and puree every vegetable I can think of and spoon it into those tiny little mouths. And I do believe I laid a good foundation for my kids being more adventurous eaters.

But with that said, I have to admit that my oldest, in particular, will still have days where she wants nothing more than to survive off food that is orange and brown (bread, cheese, peanut butter). So if you are ever feeling guilty that you “didn’t do enough” to get your kids to eat fruits and vegetables and other healthy foods, take it from the mom who went all out in that department: kids are just going to be picky, at least from time to time.

Vegetables for Kids

BUT….I do believe that if you are feeling defeated in the battle over vegetables for kids that I can offer some tips that will help!

Offer Variety

First and foremost, if your child is still a baby, then there’s no time like the present to introduce as many different flavors as you possibly can. You’d be amazed at the things that you can puree or just chop up and put on their high chair trays. With my youngest, Layah, I have found that there are days when she just really wants to feed herself. That’s when I ditch the purees and break out things like rice and peas. She goes to town!

Offer Often

Also, if a baby rejects a food, put it away for a few hours and try again. Just yesterday Layah only ate 2 bites of the sweet potato porridge I made for her breakfast. I offered it to her again for dinner and she ate the entire thing! Just because they reject it once, that doesn’t mean that they won’t ever like it.

Set the Example

My nine month old is interested in trying ANYTHING that is on my plate. That motivates me to make sure I’ve got plenty of good food there. For example, yesterday I was having mac and cheese and I will admit, I didn’t have any vegetables on my plate at first. When I saw Layah making googly eyes at my food, I hopped over to my freezer and got some sugar snap peas. After a few minutes in the microwave, they were steamed and ready to eat. I got a good serving of veggies, and BOTH of my kids ate a good amount, too…all because it was on mommy’s plate!

Veggies ARE Snacks

My 3 year old asks for “a special treat” every day after her quiet time. I have moved out of my bad habit of giving her something sweet and started to offer her fruits and veggies. Carrot sticks with hummus, for example, have become one of her favorite “treats.” If you treat vegetables like they are something to look forward to, then they eventually will become so!

Blend Tastes

It is true that some vegetables have a more bitter taste, which can make them tough to swallow, literally. But I have learned that there are some vegetables that go nicely together and improve the overall flavor when combined. Earth’s Best has just launched a line of Organic Veggie Purees. These, my friends, are the new best friend of parents battling picky eaters.

Earth’s Best does an excellent job of finding the perfect match of vegetables to puree together so that the taste is fantastic and the nutritional benefit is huge. Darah begs to eat these any time she sees them in the pantry. She thinks they are “special treats.” And they are…they just happen to also be really good for her!

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Purex Crystals For Baby: Safe Fabric Softener (GIVEAWAY!!!)

February 14, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 89 Comments

Anyone else out there doing loads of whites, darks and pinks? I swear, this color has equal footing in our home as the other two categories!

Purex Crystals for Baby has been a really fun addition to my laundry routine. I already adore the Purex Crystals line, and now I just use this product with all our clothes because I know it is safe for infants who tend to be a bit more sensitive. The smell is fresh and delightful without being overwhelming. It is good stuff, for your loads of pink and anything else!

In celebration of the launch of Purex Crystals for Baby, I want to tell you about the Welcome to the World Sweepstakes. One person is going to win $1,000 (oh heck yes!) and another 250 people will each win a free bottle of Purex Crystals for Baby! Run on over and get yourself entered. And if you win the big prize, remember that we are bloggy BFFs, right? 😉

I also am hosting a giveaway!

Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win two coupons for free Purex Crystals for Baby!

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I am a Purex Insider and received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

How I Store Homemade Baby Food: Munchkin Freezer Cups (GIVEAWAY!!!)

February 13, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 76 Comments

I know all too well how easy it is to reach for a jar of baby food or for a pouch. And I believe that those items have their place (they are, admittedly, much easier for on-the-go days).

BUT….If you are still weary of making your own baby food, I feel an obligation to let you know that is is SOOOO easy. And as someone who just forked over a bunch of money for jars and pouches (that were on sale, mind you!), I can tell you that it is also MUCH cheaper, even if you coupon!

One way you can make the process as easy as possible is by having freezer cups on hand. I love the Munchkin Fresh Food Freezer Cups as they are generously sized for growing babies, they are super easy to open and close and they are easy to clean and to store!

While you can easily mash up and freeze something simple like a banana, you can also get more adventurous. I have blended together some broth, spinach, tomatoes and eggplant to make a yummy Italian soup for Layah. She loved it, by the way!

Munchkin Fresh Food Freezer Cups are a great addition to any home with a baby. If you have the right equipment on hand, you’ll be surprised by just how easy it is to make your own baby food. Pinky promise! You can purchase these cups for a smokin’ hot deal on Amazon right now (just $8.38!).

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Some of My Sweetest Memories Involve KISSES (GIVEAWAY!!!)

February 12, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 122 Comments

I was recently asked to think about what my sweetest memory is that involved Hershey’s KISSES. I absolutely adore KISSES and eat them pretty much any time I spot them somewhere. But a specific memory? I was really stumped for about a week trying to remember something specific.

And then it hit me while in the shower (why do all great thoughts happen in the shower?). My mind brought me back to something very subtle, but very special, indeed. And Hershey’s KISSES where right there while it all happened.

It was Christmas time 2001, and I was a senior in college. My parents gave me permission to travel to California with my boyfriend and spend the holidays with his family. I had never been further West than Arkansas, with the exception of one conference I got to go to in Utah during college. It was a big deal for me to get to see this part of the U.S.

And it was a seriously HUGE deal to get to spend Christmas with my boyfriend and his family. Mama didn’t raise no fool…I packed a nice dress just in case a proposal was headed my way. And it was, as it turned out. But he proposed to me while I was wearing flannel rubber ducky print pajamas, which is not nearly as scandalous but every bit as hilarious as it sounds.

Anyway, it was also my first time to meet Tim’s older sister and brother-in-law and to spend a significant amount of time with his family (more than a few days). And on top of all of that, it was my very first Christmas away from my own family. Can you just imagine all of the emotions running through me during this trip? Excitement, adventure, anxiety, sadness, hope, and of course, love. Lots of love. Love for the family I was gaining, love for the family I was missing, and love for the man who was my best friend. It was such a roller coaster!

In the midst of all of those emotions and in the midst of all the Christmas hullabaloo, there was something very special sitting on the kitchen counter. It was a crocheted gingerbread house that had a removable roof. Under the roof and inside the house were dozens and dozens of Hershey’s KISSES. Now, Tim’s family had significantly healthier eating habits than my family did, and for a gal with a sweet tooth, adjusting to the lack of refined sugar had its challenging moments. But those KISSES were like a beacon, and once I discovered them, I paid them visits multiple times a day.

Tim’s mother must have known, because every time I thought to myself, “I’m eating too many of these! I need to stop before they are all gone!” I would then notice that the house had been re-filled! Which would tickle and delight me, and make me think, “Well, one or two more won’t be noticed…”

Ha! I bet I ate an entire bag during that trip! And I have zero regrets. Hershey’s KISSES are woven into the fabric of my engagement story. I had forgotten, but now I remember and I’m so glad. No wonder those silver wrappers and tiny flags give me a huge grin every time I see them. They remind me of home, and where it all started.

Hershey’s KISSES infographic

Do you have any special memories that include Hershey’s KISSES?

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How We Established a Bedtime Routine That Really Works for Our Infant

February 11, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 2 Comments

Recently I had a conversation with my older brother, who has an 18 month old son. His family has struggled and not yet had success getting their child to sleep through the night. My sister-in-law has been running a 102 fever for over 2 months now, and the doctors have simply concluded that she is so stressed out/sleep-deprived that her body just can’t recover from illness.

To say they are struggling would be a gentle way of putting it. And I know all to well how frustrating it can be to have other people who don’t walk in your shoes tell you EXACTLY what you are doing wrong and EXACTLY what you need to do to fix it. Ever notice how for any given problem there are at least 20 different solutions that other parents swear by, and sometimes those different solutions are even polar opposites of each other? It leaves parents utterly confused and doubting their instincts. Been there. Felt that way.

But I can also tell you that not every aspect of parenting is intuitive. Far from it! It is ok to be completely lost at sea and not know what to do. And it is ok to ask other parents for advice. You’ve just got to be prepared for folks to get their noses out of joint if you choose not to take their advice. Because that will happen!

Establishing a Bedtime Routine

So with all that said, I am going to give those of you who have a child who won’t sleep through the night some advice. You are free to take it or leave it. I won’t be offended if you aren’t interested in it! I simply want to share what is working for us. Maybe it will also work for some of you!

First and foremost, I recommend The Sleepeasy Solution, which is what helped us go from a baby who woke up every 90 minutes to a baby sleeping 11 hours straight, all within a 4 day time span.

Beyond, that, though, I want to recommend that you create and STICK TO a strict bedtime routine that your child will be able to recognize easily. We have found that “the routine” goes a long way toward helping our baby, Layah, get herself calm and ready for sleep.

Here’s the nighttime routine we are using:

1. Bath time! We show Layah the sign (we use some sign language with her) for a bath, which gets her VERY excited. She usually will crawl into the bathroom and stand by the tub, watching us fill it with water. She will also put tub toys in the bath while it fills up. It’s totally cute. Mommy’s Bliss Sweet Slumber 3-In-1 Baby Wash is what we are currently using, as it contains lavender, chamomile & ylang ylang in a very gentle formula.

2. To the room! After the bath, we dry her hair for about 30 seconds and then take her into her room to put on her diaper. After her diaper is on, we do a quick baby massage with Mommy’s Bliss Sweet Slumber Massage Cream. It is really amazing how quickly she will go from being very active to very calm. She knows that night time is near once her massage begins. After her massage, we put on whatever she is sleeping in that night. It is very important that all bedtime related activities (other than the bath, obviously) happen in her room.

3. Story time! Now it is time for 1-2 books. Darah often reads with us. Sometimes Layah sits attentively, and sometimes she crawls over to her crib, letting us know that she is ready for night night.

4. Bottle! This is Layah’s favorite part. Either mom or dad will rock Layah in the rocking chair and feed her a bottle. We also turn on some white noise at this point, as well. Layah holds onto her lovey (a small stuffed dog) while she drinks her bottle. The overhead light is off, and her closet light is on. At this point, if she is having trouble getting very drowsy, I will use the Mommy’s Bliss Sweet Slumber Mist and give a quick spritz to her bedding and her lovey. I don’t use it every night, just as needed.

Important note! We keep Layah awake during the feeding. Very important not to let her fall asleep while eating! Then we turn off the closet light and put her in her crib, drowsy but still awake. She usually rolls over on her side, cuddles on her lovey (a dog), and goes right to sleep.

What a dramatic change this is from just 6 weeks ago. Our lives are completely different! I’m enjoying using the Mommy’s Bliss products as part of our new routine. I feel confident about these products because they are made with essential oils that are historically known to assist with relaxation and sleep. Best of all, they are easy to find! You can purchase them at your local Walgreens (a place I shop at every week!).

I’d love to hear if you are having trouble getting your little ones to sleep, or if you have a routine that works like a charm! Feel free to leave a comment with your concerns, questions or solutions!

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Did you Know My Father is an Artist? (Gift Card Giveaway!)

February 10, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 71 Comments

As a mother, I know all too well how a parent’s heart just swells with pride when they look at their children. We are delighted and awed by the amazing little people our children are, and I can only imagine how amazing it will be to watch my girls grow up and see their personalities come into full bloom. Doesn’t it blow your mind to realize that your parent or parents love/loved you this much, too??

But today I don’t want to talk about how much I love my kids or how much my parents love me. I want to talk about how proud I am of my father and how much I love him! He’s the hardest working person I have ever known, and has spent decades working as a sheet metal mechanic so that he could provide for his family. That work is back-breaking and it has nearly broken him on several occasions, but he hasn’t stopped for longer than was medically necessary.

I’m so happy to report that he is now retired from that line of work. Unfortunately, his retirement came about due to the plant where he worked closing down. But I honestly believed that job would eventually kill him, so even though the financial stress of not having that job is a reality for him, I can’t help but be happy that he isn’t there any more.

Part of the reason why I’m so thrilled is because he now has more time to pursue a passion of his, which is decoupage. My dad has been doing this type of art for as long as I can remember. I distinctly remember a trunk he created with pictures of his family all over it. I don’t think I was more than 4 or 5 when he made it. He has his own unique style that admittedly, not everyone can appreciate. He calls it “collage-a-page” because it is decoupage but with a collage-type style to it.

If you look closely at any of his pieces, though, you will really be blown away by the stories they tell. So much thought goes into where each image is placed, and there are so many little hidden treasures just waiting to be found. This is what makes dad’s art so special and not just a craft or a hobby.

I am so proud of him, and so proud that thanks to help from my older brother, he now has a Facebook page where he can start to display some of his pieces. He can also take requests for custom designs. And his work is affordable, too, as he says that the process of making these pieces is therapeutic for him, and he considers it part of his payment. 🙂

I want the world to see what unique and fun art my father makes, and I can’t think of a better forum to do that than through Facebook (unless, of course, the Met wants to display his pieces, in which case they should send me an email!). Each Facebook like my father receives fills him with joy. He carefully watches to see where folks who like him are from and it just tickles him to no end when someone he doesn’t personally know “likes” his page.

So let’s give my dad the best two weeks ever. The contest will end on his birthday, and I can’t think of a better gift for him than for his Facebook page to grow!

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My Motivation to Move: FitBit One

February 10, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 2 Comments

Something Has to Change

Last July, I distinctly remember when I got fed up with how I was feeling physically (which was lousy, by the way). While I had to be somewhat forgiving because I had just had a baby in May, my baby weight was barely budging and my energy level was in the toilet. I knew that I had really poor eating habits and I also knew that I had the exercise routine of sloth. I was SOOO sedentary.

So I got my butt over to the gym that we have a free membership to (and have for 2 years…don’t ask me how many times I visited previously…you can probably guess). And I signed up for the Zumba class. Which ROCKED, by the way. I absolutely adored it!

And even though I do NOT enjoy walking or running, I challenged myself to just get started and see what I could accomplish over time. I took it VERY slow, but that worked well for me. I ran (er, walked) 2-3 times each week for 2 months and went from barely being able to run for 30 seconds at a time (sloth, seriously you guys) to being able to run for 2 minutes at a stretch without dying.

For me, that was HUGE!!!! I thought I was genetically programmed to not be able to run at all. Not joking. It is so hard for me for some reason. So it was a major milestone to work up to that point, even though I know for many, that’s where they start when they are “out of shape.”

I’d like to be able to tell you that at this point I can run for 10 minutes without stopping. But here’s the truth: life got really busy in the fall and for a variety of reasons, I didn’t put my health first. It was all too easy to let my trips to the gym slide.

And I’ll just come clean now: I haven’t been to the gym, or to my beloved Zumba class in over 3 months.

Sad face.

Get Back Up

But guess what? Just because I messed up doesn’t mean I don’t have the opportunity to get off my rear end and try again. I can mess up countless times, but what matters more than anything is that I DON’T GIVE UP. EVER.

And if you ever need to put your journey into perspective, check out what this guy did:

I don’t know about you, but that motivates me like crazy!!!

My Fitness Partner

So I’ve been starting slow again, but you’ve got to start somewhere, right? And along with me on the journey to better physical fitness is the Fitbit One. This little device clips onto my pants at the waist and tracks my every move, literally! It keeps up with the number of steps I have taken, the number of flights of stairs I have climbed and the calories I have burned.

But this isn’t just another pedometer, folks. It wirelessly syncs up with my computer when I am near it and keeps detailed records for me online. I can log onto my FitBit dashboard and even record other information, like my current weight. I also think it is really cool that you can enter information about how long you sleep and what you ate and it can keep a more holistic record of what is going on in your life and where you might need to be a bit more intentional (perhaps, for example. you think you are getting 8 hours of sleep each night but you are really only getting 6 1/2). Perhaps you think you are eating a sensible diet but you are actually snacking ALL. DAY. LONG. (totally guilty of that one).

Here’s a screenshot of my dashboard (first thing in the morning before I attached my FitBitOne for the day, so nothing is tracked just yet).

I seriously love this, you guys. I have goals! And there are lots of different goals, instead of just one. So the focus isn’t strictly on calorie intake or calorie burn, nor is it strictly on walking a certain number of steps. It is the whole picture, and that is really helpful. Even if I can’t meet the daily or weekly goal in every area, perhaps I can have success in one or two. Any success is a good thing, indeed!

FitBitOne knows me by name, and even greets me when I pick it up. And it will let me know if I need to get moving. I have found it to truly motivate me, and have suggested family walks based on the fact that my FitBitOne showed how few steps I had actually taken in a day. A walk REALLY helped my numbers, by the way!

It also has shown me that when I get in a cleaning mood at home, I really get a workout. Last weekend, for example, Tim and I hired a babysitter so that we could get some serious housework done uninterrupted. In a span of 3 hours I climbed 23 flights of stairs (we have a 2 story house) and walked 10,000 steps. Boom! That really does make me feel a little more inclined to clean, and that’s a good thing all around!

More than anything else, I’m finding the FitBitOne to really improve my awareness of my activity level. When I can see with my own eyes that I have only moved 20% of the daily recommended amount at the end of the day, then there’s no denying that I need to make some changes to my lifestyle. Simply removing the chocolate from the pantry isn’t going to change too much (although that is probably a good idea to do, as well!). I need to MOVE! Thanks to FitBitOne, I’m moving again.

And this weekend, I’m hiring a babysitter again for a few hours to get some work done. But this time, I’m headed to the gym as part of the important work I need to accomplish.

What about you? Are you struggling to get moving? Do you feel unsure if you are active enough in your day-to-day life? Do you have a fitness routine that is working for you? Anyone else out there rockin’ the FitBitOne?

I received a complimentary product to facilitate this review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Playtime Just Got AMAZING: ItsySparks Craft Subscription

February 9, 2013 · by Tiffany Merritt · 61 Comments

Every person is creative in some way. I fully believe that. I’m creative with my words, and I’m creative with my ability to help others be their absolute best.

But I’m NOT creative when it comes to more traditional outlets of creative expression, like drawing, painting, sewing, etc. This is especially tough to deal with when you have young kids at home and a Pinterest board that mocks you on the daily. I have pinned so many things and promised myself that I can easily get the supplies I need at Michael’s and do something fun and crafty with Darah.

You guys, the few times I have set foot into Michael’s have all been scary experiences. I’m like a frightened, lost puppy in that store. I’m always completely turned around and when someone offers to help me, I can’t even really explain what I’m looking for!

HOT. MESS. That’s me every time I try to get my craft on.

And that is why I am SOOO bonkers about the ItsySparks kit (mom…you remember asking for birthday gift ideas for Darah? Here ya go!!!). This is a monthly craft subscription service that I WILL be purchasing. Each kit comes with 4 fantastic activities that are age appropriate for your child. The crafts are easy enough that those without the crafty gene can actually complete them. They are cute. They are quality. And best of all, they come with A LOT of great ideas for ways that you can enrich the experience of that craft (related book ideas, outdoor activities, recipes, etc.). It is so comprehensive and SO, SO SO worth the $24.95/month (it’s only $20/month if you sign up for 6 months or more!).

Because I don’t have a craft room, or heck, even a craft bin in my house, I would spend more than $20 each month trying to buy all the items I would need. And don’t even get me started on the time it would take to prep each craft. Simply put, I would spend a lot of money and then never do anything. ItsySparks makes it all very doable.

And just in case you aren’t artsy just like me, but you are still trying to convince yourself that you could do this all yourself, let me just show you how much help folks like us need. Even with VERY DETAILED step-by-step instructions, I STILL messed up one of the crafts.

I was supposed to have Darah pour this dirt into a nylon stocking piece that was included so that our grass buddy we were making would have more of a shape. This is my face after I realized what I did:

We are hopeless, folks. But I’m happy to say that our grass friend still turned out really cute. Darah had a blast. It was actually really great bonding time together.

She wanted to do another craft that afternoon, so we worked on making a lei necklace.

Not only did we have an adorable final product, but I was impressed to see how much concentration Darah gave to the project, and how much hand-eye coordination she used during the process. Basically, it was an awesome experience. I can’t wait for next month’s kit!

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