I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for WaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

As I mentioned the other day, one of my good friends had her baby over the weekend.  Sweet little boy was a whopping 10 lb, 2 oz!  This has me thinking about our baby and his upcoming arrival in September.  It’s been 4.5 years since I’ve had a baby and a lot of things have changed.  Companies are becoming more aware that moms like myself want more natural or chemical free products for their baby’s sensitive skin.  I know that I want to be using the absolute best products on my little ones.  They are so worth it!

Visiting with my friend’s newborn and one of his big brothers

I recently heard about WaterWipes and they sounded interesting to me.  Yesterday I set out with all 4 kids plus grandma in tow to find out more about this newer wipe product.  We headed out to the Babies R Us located at the Mall of Georgia.  When we found the wipe isle, at first I had trouble locating the wipes.  They aren’t right with the regular wipes, they are located more toward the natural or organic wipe products.  Slightly over from other brands of wipes, you’ll find these chemical free wipes.

Here are some interesting things I learned about WaterWipes during our trip:

• WaterWipes are a premier brand in Europe.
• WaterWipes are a chemical free baby wipe with only two ingredients!  Those are 99.9% pure Irish water and 0.1% grapefruit seed extract.
• WaterWipes is a safer and natural option for keeping your little one clean.
• WaterWipes help avoid diaper rash
• WaterWipes are preservative-Free
• WaterWipes are extra Soft, non greasy
• WaterWipes are debuting now in Babies “R” Us stores for $3.99 a pack or 2/$6!

When we got home with the wipes, I couldn’t wait to see how soft these wipes were!  They definitely lived up to my expectations.  Not only super soft, but they smell so nice and fresh.  They are a great size as well!  Not too big, not to small.  Perfect for wiping little bums, faces, or hands, and I feel confident that they will be perfect for our little guy.

Some things to remember about the WaterWipes product is that they are a natural product and do not contain preservatives.  The package will keep for up to 15 months unopened and should be used within 1 month once it has been opened.  We go through wipes fairly quickly when we have a newborn around, so this time frame doesn’t bother me one bit!  Another thing to note is that WaterWipes are not inter folded like many other brands.  WaterWipes does not recommend moving the wipes to a different container so that way the sterile environment can be maintained within it’s original packaging.

You can currently find WaterWipes at select Babies “R” Us stores.  Priced at $3.99 each, or 2/$6 for a limited time.  For more information, visit the WaterWipes website, Facebook Page, Twitter, or Pinterest.

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Great news for those of us that live out of our crock-pots!  My friend Lauren over at I Am THAT Lady has launched her 8th meal plan today!  With this plan, you get the instructions on how to make 20 Slow Cooker Dump Meals for only $150 at Aldi!  Sounds like a winner for this pregnant mama!  Her recipes are also easily adaptable if you need to eat gluten-free.

Lauren has prepared an AWESOME printable pack for you that will make both your shopping trip and your preparation as easy as possible! It includes:

• Detailed preparation instructions
• Detailed shopping list organized by store section
• All recipes
• List of pantry items
• All of this for only $3.97!  Click HERE for more information on this and other plans.

Save time and money by planning ahead!  I can’t wait to check this one out!  All of her plans have rave reviews!

It’s one of our favorite days of the year!  Unfortunately, one of my little calves is feeling under the weather, so only 3 of them were able to enjoy cow day this year!  For our costumes, I crocheted their cow hats and then bought plain t-shirts to decorate.  It was pretty simple and we are having so much fun!  Gotta love some free Chick-fil-A!  YUMMY!

For more information and details, check out Chick-fil-A’s website.

Can you believe it’s Monday already again!  Time to make a meal plan so we can stretch the dollar and use what is in the fridge.  Can’t wait for this week’s food!

Monday: Hamburgers and Asparagus

Tuesday: Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole

Wednesday: Zucchini Cheesy Lasagna Casserole

Thursday: Homemade Pizza

Friday: Sour Cream Beef Enchiladas

Saturday: Egg Casserole 

Sunday: Dinner Out

One of the hardest times as a parent of a baby is during teething.  We had days and nights where nobody was able to get any sleep.  Teething doesn’t have to be such a painful time if you have the right tools in place.

For starters, you can use either Infant and Children’s Advil with your child depending on age.  Infants Advil is geared toward babies 6-24 months, which Children’s Advil is used from 2-11 years.

Benefits of Infants’ Advil:

• Infants’ Advil® contains ibuprofen, the medicine pediatricians use most for their own kids’ fevers.
• Offers parents a simple, effective solution to relieve their babies’ pain with up to 8- hours of relief in just one dose.
• Soothes at the SourceTM* to reduce fevers and relieve the aches and pains babies experience from fevers and teething.

Another important part in soothing teething is letting your little one chew on something.  NUK has brought in their NUK Soothasaurus Rubber Dinosaur.  Since our little one isn’t here yet, I let my little nephew try it out and he LOVES it!  He just chews and chews on the dinosaur and is happy as a clam.

• The natural rubber is BPA free.
• Non-toxic paints are safe for chewing and sucking
• Natural scent
• Designed for babies 6 months+
• Available on Amazon for an SRP of $9.99

It’s Monday again!  Busy week ahead as my husband works a ton and we settle back into a somewhat normal routine after a week of camp, a week of cousins, and a week of VBS. It’s been super busy around here!  Time to get serious!  Here’s what I’m making this week:

Monday:  Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Tuesday: Black Bean burritos

Wednesday: Spaghetti and Meatballs

Thursday: Steak, broccoli

Friday: Eggs, Gluten-Free Sausage Balls

Saturday: Skillet Kielbasa and Brussels with Mustard Butter Sauce

Sunday: Leftovers or sandwiches or cereal

Photo Credit: mamaliciousmaria.com

My friend Maria over at MamaliciousMaria.com has put together an excellent guide to free and cheap things to do in Atlanta this summer!  If you’re looking for a way to have fun on a staycation, be sure to check out her guide here.  It’s an excellent list!

Once again, life is happening.  I almost feel like never making plans because when I do, they change in a heartbeat.  This week, we planned on spending the week in Dahlonega having some family time before work gets super busy for my husband this summer.  I should have known better because right before we were leaving to head to the mountains, my mom fell ill.  Ill enough to need the ER, and then was admitted to the hospital.  I’ve spent the past 2 days sitting in the not-so-comfy chairs at the hospital and being an advocate for my mom to receive the best care.

In all of this, I can’t help but laugh about how life happens.  You never know how your plans may change.  I hope you all had a fantastic day!