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Why is Organic Dairy So Important? #FightPesticides

Posted by html404 on September 17, 2013
in All Natural Products, Family Stuff, Farm Stuff, Food and Treats, Health, Health and Nutrition, Home, Organic, Safety, Uncategorized

This post is part of my application to become a Stoneyfield ambassador and I will receive Stoneyfield coupons for my participation. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Why is Organic Dairy So Important?

I know our family knows why organic dairy is so important but thought I’d share with you our reasons for wanting to eat and drink organic dairy to the point of owning our own cow. As you know, organic anything can be expensive, especially when buying for ten people. A huge reason for our buying a cow is so we could provide fresh milk for our family (and animals because we do share!). You also know from our Mariano’s shop, organic milk is around $7.99 per gallon at Whole Foods and Mariano’s. However, our reason for feeding her organic feed and hay is to be free of harmful pesticides (and GMOs – Genetically Modified Organisms) often used on crops. Now that we have our own pasture and hay, we know without a doubt our milk is organic, free of harmful GMOs. We have been supplementing Miss Moo with certified organic feed because when we brought her home she was underweight and want to fatten her up so she’s a good weight for her age and stage of lactation. We also know exactly what Miss Moo is fed, how she how the milk is handled and how she is cared for. We like knowing where our food comes from, and for our large family that means we are raising our own at this stage of our lives.

Don’t just take my word for it. Research it for yourself.

Resources:

http://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/06/07/milk-101-whole-raw-organic-low-fat-etc/

http://www.utne.com/Environment/organic-milk-USDA-amendment.aspx#axzz2f5HSUr2e

http://www.realmilk.com/

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LunaTagz

Posted by Professor on August 28, 2013
in Reviews, Safety, Uncategorized

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

LunaTagz genuine 3M Scotchlite Reflective Material reflect light from over 1,000 feet away! They’re specially formulated with a durable adhesive so that you can tag your clothes, sneakers, helmets, bikes, backpacks or any area that requires the safety illunination from street lamps, headlights or any beam of light.

OUR REVIEW:

This is really a wonderful product for ANYONE who is out in the evening…walking, bike riding, etc. Although we rarely ride bikes or walk around our neighborhood in the evening…we do occasionally walk our in laws dog in the evenings. I found that LunaTagz kept me at ease knowing that the children were wearing them while walking the dog… and would have some sort of reflection protection from cars. We tagged them on the back of the children’s shirts and one on the dog leash. They stuck really well. I wish I could show you and let you feel how strong the adhesive is… they are not falling off!

I must admit that the grey coloring had me a bit skeptical of their “illuminating” power…but they reflect tremendously! I would venture to say they are more powerful than a glow stick or a flashlight! We are definitely using these for Halloween!

I do have to say although the adhesive is quite powerful… LunaTagz does recommend sealing the product with an iron or sewing them on… I imagine this would be a good idea for extended or daily use.

LunaTagz come in a variety of patterns, which delighted my children. There were enough patterns for everyone! We received three packages of reflective patches…

doghouse with dog bone

peace signs

lightening bolts

… but there are many more to choose from at LunaTagz.com. They have three product categories … Pet lovers, Sports and everyday, and Halloween. In each package you get two reflective tags. Each package retails for 4.99…or you can buy a 4 pack for 14.99. They even have a larger variety pack of 5 LunaTagz for 19.99. Sign up with your name an email and get 15% off or use this special code Luna20 and receive 20% off! Lunatagz is also celebrating National Safety and is offering FREE Shipping! What a great incentive! Halloween is just around the corner… I will be ordering some…will you?

Make sure to visit their site for a complete line of product and instructions.

www.lunatagz.com

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Coppertone Water Moms Recipes

Posted by Brande on August 24, 2013
in Camping, Family Stuff, Food and Treats, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Recipes, Safety, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Uncategorized

With the end of summer drawing near (sniff…. sniff), I wanted to share Coppertone Water Moms recipes for upcoming parties! Enjoy and don’t forget your sunscreen!

Coppertone Water Moms Recipes

Summertime Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

1 liter of lemonade

1 cup of Strawberries, sliced OR 1 cup of Raspberries

½ cup of sugar

2 cups of water

Ice

Directions:

Combine sliced strawberries/raspberries and sugar in a bowl. Using a fork, mash the berries into the sugar, leaving some large chunks. Chill for 1 hour. In a large pitcher, combine the berry mixture, the lemonade and the water and stir. Add ice then serve!

Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes

2 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil

½ tsp. of sea salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/8 inch thick slices, then coat slices with olive oil by tossing together in a bowl. Place slices on baking sheets in a single layer so there is no overlap and then sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, slipping once, until lightly browned and crisp.

Beach Sand Pudding Cups

Ingredients:

2 cups of Milk

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant pudding mix

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (12 ounce) package of vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Variety of candy topping to decorate

Directions:

Combine milk and pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat with a whisk until well blended, then let stand for 5 minutes. Add in whipped topping and half of crushed cookies and fold in. Place 1 tbsp. crushed cookies into each cup, and then fill each up ¾ of the way full with pudding mixture. Top with remaining crushed cookies. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Decorate with fun topping such as gummy worms, gummy snacks, gummy fish, paper umbrellas, or get creative and come up with your own!

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Halo SleepSack

Posted by 278Wife on August 11, 2013
in Baby Products, Bedding, Children's Clothing, Gift Ideas, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Safety, Uncategorized

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

Having the opportunity to try the Halo SleepSack could not have come at a better time. Up until about a week ago, my three month old daughter could not fall asleep without being swaddled. Last week, though, she started kicking off the thin blanket I had swaddled her in and started waking up because she was cold. She also rolls a lot in her sleep, so the swaddle would come undone. The Halo SleepSack became my lifesaver!

The Halo SleepSack is basically a wearable blanket. It has no sleeves, so it can easily be worn over your baby’s sleepwear comfortably. The arm holes are the perfect size, not too snug and not too large. The SleepSack comes in a variety of sizes and styles. My daughter will definitely be able to wear the size Small for a very long time. It’s roomy enough for her to still kick and move her body without it affecting her sleep. My favorite feature of the Halo SleepSack is that it has an inverted zipper. You can only appreciate this feature if you are lucky enough to change a diaper in the middle of the night! Since it zips from the top down, you only have to unzip part way to change a diaper without completely disrupting your baby’s sleep. The material is lightweight so your baby will not overheat, and the prints are adorable! The best part is that it is machine washable. I plan on buying another one so I have a spare when this one is in the wash.

I absolutely love the Halo SleepSack. I use it as a “sleeping cue” for my daughter. When I put it on her she knows naptime or bedtime is approaching.

Halo Innovations’ mission is to help babies sleep safely. They have definitely achieved this goal with the SleepSack. Go to their website to see a variety of products they offer for the many different sleep stages of a baby. They also have some great tips on safe sleep habits for your child. Remember “Back is Best” when putting your baby to sleep!

www.halosleep.com

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BabyGanics

Posted by 278Wife on August 5, 2013
in All Natural Products, Cleaning, Eco Friendly Products, Health, Home, Organic, Reviews, Safety, Uncategorized

I am what you may consider a “Clean Freak.” With a toddler and an infant in the house I am always trying to clean to keep the germs away. Normally I have to wait until my kids are in another room because of the chemicals. Not anymore thanks to BabyGanics.

BabyGanics has a complete line of household and personal care products that are safe and effective to be used around babies. All of their ingredients are plant based, making them non-toxic and hypoallergenic. I had the pleasure of trying an All Purpose Cleaner from BabyGanics. I was anxious to start spraying, and I did not even have worry about where the kids were since it had no Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, or Toxins. I sprayed my kitchen counters and was pleasantly surprised by the smell. Some cleaners can be so overwhelmingly strong, but the BabyGanics All Purpose Cleaner in Lavender scent was light and fresh. Compared to my usual All Purpose Cleaner, I did not have to use as much of the BabyGanics cleaner to get the job done.

This cleaner was great. I cleaned my entire kitchen including counters, appliances, and highchair with my son running around. I cannot wait to use it on everything else in the house. BabyGanics sells everything from Household Cleaners to Baby Washes and Creams. Their products are made in the U.S.A., completely recycable, and never tested on animals. BabyGanics products are available online as well as many stores including Target and Walgreens. Check out their website to see all they have to offer!

www.BabyGanics.com

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Be a Shield CPR Refresher

Posted by html404 on June 18, 2013
in Education, Safety

This is a featured post.

Protecting your family is obviously important to everyone. This summer the American Medical Learning Center is trying to raise awareness on the importance of learning CPR with their Be a Shield campaign.

Learning CPR isn’t as difficult or complicated as one might think. Thanks to ACLS campaign, the statistic of over 70% of adults who aren’t comfortable administering CPR can change with their free program. In just six easy steps you can brush up on providing CPR to not only infants, but children and adults as well.

Through the campaign they are trying to raise awareness and knowledge for the need to have life saving skills like rescue breathing and chest compressions. The steps are simple enough that even tweens and especially teens can learn them as well. Who knows, but you might just need the refresher course. Hopefully, the life saving skills won’t be needed, but you never know what might happen. And it’s never a bad idea to be prepared.

It doesn’t take much time to brush up and re-learning or learning CPR this summer doesn’t sound like a half bad idea to me.

Protect your family and find out more about the Be A Shield campaign here.

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Sun Angels Sleeves

Posted by 278Wife on June 13, 2013
in Baby Products, Children's Clothing, Clothing, Kids Stuff, Reviews, Safety

Protecting my children’s skin has always been important to me. Their skin is so very delicate and the sun can be so harmful. My kids love to play outside and know that everytime they go out they have to get loaded up with sunscreen. Our backyard has no shade all day long until 4pm. I’m always on the lookout for ways to keep them out of the sun or protect them the best way I can such as swim shirts, hats, and sunscreen. Sun Angels Sleeves goes a step further offering protection for the arms.

Sun Angels has developed sun protective arm sleeves for kids. Their arm sleeves are certified UPF 50+ and are made from a 60% polyester, 35% cotton jersey, and 5% spandex (latex-free) blend. This makes them extremely lightweight and breathable. The material feels very soft and thin. Each sleeve has a non-restrictive elastic band on the top to keep them from slipping down. Initially I thought they would be too tight on my daughter’s arms, but they slipped on snugly, making them the perfect fit. They didn’t fall, twist, or move at all. The arm sleeves stayed in place and looked like actual sleeves. These arm sleeves are so stylish, too! They are sold in pairs and they have many styles to suit boys or girls. The patterns are so adorable and the colors are very vibrant. They come in four different sizes to accommodate infants through children aged six.

I use these all of the time on my daughter. I am always carrying her around in my carrier and her arms are always exposed. These arm sleeves are great since they slip on and off easily and keep her skin protected. They are machine washable and fold easily into my diaper bag so they are always with me. I highly recommend these to every mom out there. You no longer need to fuss with sticky, gooey, chemical filled sunscreen. Simply slip on the arm sleeves and you’re ready to go! They would make great gifts as well! Go to their website to see all of their products.

www.sun-angels.com

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Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat Review

Posted by html404 on June 3, 2013
in Baby Products, Family Stuff, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Reviews, Safety

Faith and Family Reviews received the following Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

When I think of the Britax brand, I think of quality and safety. I have read many positive things about Britax car seats. That is why when we were in need of a new car seat for our youngest son I wanted to try the Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat.

Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat

The Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat has these features that I liked and desired:

– Five-point Harness for up to 85 lbs – I have a little escapee and he has not and cannot escape this!
– True Side Impact Protection – extra cushion (see Britax’s website for complete description of this feature.)
– Extra cushion on harness and seat itself – it’s comfy – though my son has yet to say so!
– It converts to a two a lap belt booster seat for children weighing 40 lbs to 120 lbs.

Our Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat Review

We really like the Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat. I like the darker colors of camel and black to hide the dirt more easily. I appreciate the fact that the seat cover is washable. I love the five-point harness and the fact that my son cannot get out of it!

Our son is very proud of his new seat as you can tell from the photos below.

Typically, he puts up a fuss before being strapped in. However, with the Britax Frontier 85 Car Seat, he loves climbing in it and tries to fasten the straps himself. We haven’t heard any fussing or complaints from him about how the straps feel, or how “hard” the car seat itself is, as he has done with our previous car seat.

Overall, the Britax Frontier 85 is both child and parent friendly. The two cup holders are sturdy and a nice added feature. The car seat itself is from a trusted, worthy brand, and both my husband are really pleased with it.

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Cutie Bees Baby Clothing

Posted by 278Wife on April 11, 2013
in Baby Products, Children's Clothing, Coupons, Crafts, Eco Friendly Products, Reviews, Safety, Saving Money

Keeping my baby safe is the most important thing I can do. I never realized that even clothing can be harmful to a baby’s skin. With Cutie Bees, I never have to worry about the safety or cuteness of my baby. Cutie Bees is a company dedicated to creating safe, eco-friendly, beautiful, and affordable organic baby clothing. They use only 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. I love this since many of the regular cotton made clothes can cause redness, itchiness, or rashes on baby skin. They can also contain harmful chemicals which are associated with dermatitis, asthma, and cancer. With Cutie Bees, their clothes are always free of harmful chemicals.

Besides being organic, Cutie Bees clothes are absolutely adorable! I had the opportunity to review their Pink Lemonade Organic Bodysuit and Pants set. When I first opened it my mouthed dropped in awe of how adorable it was! The bright yellow complimented the bright pink perfectly. The pink stripe across the tummy with the pink bow was a perfect addiction to the bodysuit. The neck was stetchy enough to easily slip over even larger heads. The matching stretchy pants had cute little yellow ruffles around the bottoms of the legs, making it a perfect match to the bodysuit. The only thing I wish it had was some matching yellow ruffles on the butt. I loved how soft the outfit was; it almost felt like silk. This is a very high quality baby outfit. I was very impressed.

Cutie Bees offers clothes for boys, girls, and even neutral items. They have everything from pants and dresses to jumpsuits and onesies. They even have giftsets already made up that would be perfect for any baby shower. I would highly recommend Cutie Bees. Not only are their clothes adorable, organic, soft, and machine washable, they are very affordable. Check out their website, you won’t be disappointed!

In honor of Earth Day, Cutie Bees is currently running a sale. With the code EARTH22, shoppers receive 22% off and free shipping (valid through May 15).

www.cutiebees.com