Peanut Butter and Pickle Reviews

January 7, 2009

Baby Banz

Growing up, I don't remember sun protection being a big deal. We would play outside in the summer for hours on end. Not once did our moms call us back inside to say we needed to reapply our sunscreen or insist on us wearing sunglasses, or hats. As a matter of fact, I remember my mom telling me a story of how she once used baby oil so she "could get a better tan" when she was a teenager. Skin cancer just wasn't on our radar of things to worry about.

Now that I am grown and have children of my own, these are the things that I need to worry about for my children. I am fortunate enough to be armed with knowledge that my mom didn't have.

Here are a few facts I found on the Baby Banz website:

80% of a lifetime sun exposure is obtained before age 18.
Children from the ages of birth to adolescence are at greatest risk to accrue eye damage from ultraviolet light.
Immediately after birth, nearly all UV Light is transmitted through the lens to the retina of the infant’s eye because an infant’s lenses have not begun the critical development necessary to block UV Light.
During childhood, the lens transmittance decreases as the child’s eyes further develop and by the age of 25, the lens absorbs almost all UV Light.
UV exposure contributes to the development of many eye disorders such as Photokeratitis, a reversible sunburning of the cornea; Cataracts, a clouding of the eye’s natural lens which reduces vision; and Skin Cancer can develop on the eyelids and surrounding skin.

I am so glad that there are companies out there that help us moms make good shopping choices when it comes to skin protection. Baby Banz is one of those stores.

Baby Banz was founded in 2001 in Australia. They specialize in Sun Protection for children. Their products include: The Original Baby Banz Sunglasses, Sun Hats, Swimwear, Flap Hats, Retro Banz for winter, Mirrored Ski Banz, and Wrapz Bandanas.

Baby Banz products fit children ages 0-7 and come in a variety of colors.

My little model Naomi is wearing the Original Baby Banz in Pink Flamingo!

BUY IT
Baby Banz products can be purchased online at www.babybanz.com and starts as low as $15.00

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Giveaway ends January 14th at Midnight EST!
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January 4, 2009

Ear Check

If you are a mom, you are very familiar with ear infections. The only problem is that they sometimes don't present themselves with obvious symptoms such as pain in the ear. Many times your child can have an ear infection and you don't even know it.

If left untreated, an ear infection can cause permanent hearing loss or even a ruptured ear drum. Even worse it can lead to an infection of the skull located behind the ear or even meningitis.

"EarCheck^® Middle Ear Monitor is the first clinically proven home-use monitor that accurately detects middle ear fluid, a key sign of an ear infection.

Used by pediatricians for years, EarCheck helps you identify:

If your child might have an ear infection
When it's necessary to seek medical attention
When the fluid is going away or gone

All in the convenience of your own home!"

FAST
With the touch of a button, quickly detect the presence of middle ear fluid accurately and painlessly.

ACCURATE
Clinically proven and used by pediatricians; FDA cleared and UL approved.

EASY TO USE
Provides results in seconds in just a few easy steps.

SAFE
Designed to be gentle on a child's delicate ear - ages 6 months and up

I have used Ear Check on multiple occasions already. Now when my kids start getting sick or fussy, an ear infection is the first thing that I check for. On one occasion, it showed up as "Monitor" on Grace. I kept an eye on her and rechecked her ear a day later and she was okay. I take comfort in knowing that it detected some fluid on her ear even before she exhibited any sort of symptoms.

The Ear Check is available online at www.earcheck.com, Target, and Walgreens, online. It is also available in stores at Babies R Us and WalMart.

Retail Value is $54.95

Slim Perfect

It's 2009!
Have you made your New Years Resolution?
Mine is the same as it is every year. I vow to try and exercise and eat healthier. This is a very difficult task sometimes for us busy mommies. I work 40 hours a week and then come home and take care of 2 little kids. Where do you fit exercise into the equation?

When I do exercise,it usually entails putting on a frumpy pair of sweatpants and heading downstairs to my cold basement to walk on the treadmill while I stare at a cinder block wall. One thing that will help motivate me this time around is that I will actually have work out clothes that not only look good, but make me feel good about my body. We all know that when we feel good, that in itself is a great motivator!

SlimPerfect is an awesome line of Swimwear and Activewear invented by Casey Kurutz. She "developed a versatile yet unique line of swimwear/activewear that is designed by a woman for women and was inspired by the need to feel comfortable, confident and sophisticated all the while providing the quality and options women today deserve."

Many women avoid going to the pool and gym because they feel very self conscience about their bodies. We hide behind towels, cover-ups, and baggy clothes. "All SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear provides more coverage and "tames" the bulges without moving them to other areas like other leading brands and was made to create the illusion of an hourglass figure.

SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear solves poolside anxiety and creates a feeling of confidence in the gym or on the tennis court for ALL BODY TYPES."

Casey was kind enough to send me the SlimPerfect Capris and Tankini to try. Normally the thought of putting on something made of "stretchy" material would make me retreat to my room faster than lightning. The SlimPefect pieces did quiet the opposite. I would totally wear these to the gym (if I had a membership) or at the local track. I wouldn't be self conscience wearing them at all! I live in Ohio, so once it warms back up, I will be wearing these out in public!

BUY IT
Slim Perfect pieces can be purchased online at www.slimperfect.com. They range in price from $59.90 to $109.90

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1. What your New Year's Resolution is
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2. What SlimPerfect piece you like the best.

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Giveaway ends January 11th at Midnight EST!
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January 3, 2009

Teething Bling sponsored by Baby Steals

Baby Steals is an awesome website that gives their readers the opportunity buy baby items at drastically reduced prices.

"At BabySteals.com we sell one quality baby or maternity product every day at 50-80% off until it sells out. It's not just a deal, it's a steal! A 'BabySteal'!

No, we're not stealing and reselling babies. We drop one amazing steal a day at 9am MST until it's gone, and they sell out fast. Once we're sold out, you lost out. On the weekends we give you a second chance on steals we still have, and you might get lucky and find more than one Steal a Day!

This is the place where mommies of all kinds get hooked up with the latest 'babysteal' at an unbelievable price. Our 'steals' are designed to save you serious money on products you would normally spend more money on, or things you just wouldn't normally 'splurge' on because of the cost. The prices are so good you'll want to get one for you, your sister, and your best friend. That is, unless they're hooked on BabySteals.com too. You may want to give them a call because they're probably already getting one for you!

Since we have 8 babies and kids between us at BabySteals.com, we know how hard it is to keep up with everything your baby needs. Blankets, clothes, bottles, toys, diapers… the list goes on and on (not to mention the maternity necessities for yourself before the baby even gets here). So we created a simple (and fun) way for moms to get great deals on the things they need (uh, want) most.

So the bottom line is, visit early every day or sign up for our Daily Steal Email Alert, because at 50-80% off retail, the daily steal sells out fast. We are so happy you're here and we're sure it's going to be a daily visit for you and your friends!

Baby Steals has been generous enough to sponsor the giveaway of a Teething Bling Pendant from Smart Mom

"We use only the highest-quality, phthalate-free, federally approved silicone in our Teething Bling™ line. The material is non-toxic, latex-free, food–safe, even dishwasher-friendly! It is the same silicone used in many other popular teething products and SGS test reports are available upon request. Although we stress that this is adult jewelry not intended for children to wear, all of our pendants come with a breakaway clasp as an added safety feature."

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The Smart Mom Teething Bling can be purchased online. It retails for as low as $12.75. Also stop by www.babysteals.com to see what awesome deals they have listed today!

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