Product Reviews

Is Your Toddler Ready for the Pool this Summer?

May 5, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Summer may not be here just yet, but the temperatures here in south Alabama sure do feel like it! People have been getting their pools cleaned up and ready for the first splash of summer, and my little one is itching for some fun in the sun and to make some waves in the water! But before we break out the sunscreen and dip our toes in the pool this year, there are a few things that have been on my mind when it comes to introducing my (almost) 2 year old to the swimming pool.

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Spring Cloth Diapers and Accessories from Lil Eco!

April 6, 2017 by Laura Tucker 42 Comments

I received these products complimentary in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. I only promote what I truly love!

Now that the weather has warmed up significantly here in Alabama, we’ve been heading outdoors and enjoying the fresh spring air as much as possible (with allergy nose spray in hand, of course. This pollen has me sneezing so much!) My daughter has always loved being outside, and she recently took notice of a sweet little bunny rabbit that has made his home somewhere around the outskirts of our property. Many times when we walk outside in the evening before the sun sets, she’ll find the bunny nibbling on grass in our front yard. Her little heart fills up with SO much excitement, you can just feel the joy radiating from her. It totally makes my heart melt, y’all!

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Sliding Into Spring: Tips on Enjoying Outdoor Play This Season + Luvs Coupon

March 29, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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We’re jumping for joy that Spring has finally arrived! It really felt like my neck of the woods got sort or gypped out of Winter this year. I think I brought out my heavy coat maybe twice! But that is absolutely fine with me, because I am crazy about the warm Spring temperatures and beautiful flowers blooming!

My toddler is much more interested in playing outdoors this season than she was this time last year, so we’ve been brainstorming and making plans about how we’re going to take advantage of the beautiful weather we’ve been having and get outdoors to enjoy it all before those harsh summer rays start creeping in. 🙂

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Buttons Diapers has BIG News! Super Cover Review

March 16, 2017 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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We started our cloth diapering journey when my daughter was just 1 month old. She’s now quickly approaching 2 years old, and she’s still wearing the same sweet little diapers that she wore all those months ago! In fact, the very first diaper that ever graced her little behind was a Buttons brand diaper (the Sweet Pea cover to be exact.) Since that day, Buttons Diapers have climbed the ranks to be one of our very favorites in our stash.

We love them so much, that we’ve weeded out numerous other brands over time to make room for our growing stash of Buttons diapers! You’ve seen me share my love for them a few different times (linked at the very bottom of this post,) so it may come as no surprise to you that I’m here again to sing more praises for my beloved Buttons diaper covers!

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Healthy Tummy, Happy Baby! UpSpring Probiotic + Colostrum Review

March 6, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Since becoming a parent almost 2 years ago, I’ve made it a top priority to pay very close attention to the things that my little one consumes. When she started eating solids, I knew that if I didn’t stay on top of her diet and make sure she was eating balanced portions of fruits, veggies and proteins, she could be at risk of not getting all of the important nutrients that her body needed to maintain a healthy immune system.

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Easter Basket Fillers for Toddlers

February 14, 2017 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

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Can we please move past all of this cold weather already and more right along to Spring? I’m ready to see some flowers bloom and to ditch my jacket and bring out the flip flops! I’m also super pumped about Easter (per usual) because yours truly is totally a big time fan of Cadbury Creme Eggs and basically ALL other Easter-y candies! Last year I was planning things to include in my baby’s Easter basket, but now that I have a toddler on my hands, things are a tad bit different!

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A Smart Way to Stress Less with a Newborn (BlueSmart mia – The Latest Innovation in Baby Feeding)

December 21, 2016 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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I loved (almost) every minute of my pregnancy. I had good fortune in that I had no complications and minimal amounts of discomfort while I was expecting. I was truly very lucky! Even though nothing fit me right and I waddled a bit when I walked, I felt so beautiful carrying life inside me. I was the woman who bought and read all the books, attended special parenting classes and read tons of blog posts about infant safety and things you need/don’t need. I was mostly convinced that I knew it all and had all of my ducks in a row, but once my daughter made her grand entrance and things got really real, I began to quickly see how little about childcare I actually knew!

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Ah Dee Eh Dee Cloth Diaper Review

December 9, 2016 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

I received a complimentary diaper in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed within this post are completely my own. I only promote what I truly love!

It’s always a great day when you discover a total gem tucked away in a little downtown boutique near your hometown. That’s exactly what I found when I walked into Ah Dee Eh Dee’s children’s boutique located in a cute corner store in the heart of Prattville, AL.

This store is different, though. It’s special. It’s completely unique. It’s filled with wonderful, glorious things that make my heart pitter-patter, and there are treasures inside that the world needs to know about!

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Bookroo -The Perfect Holiday Gift for Tots! (+FREE $10 Credit!)

November 30, 2016 by Laura Tucker 1 Comment

I received a complimentaty subscription to Bookroo in exchange for my honest review. However, all opinion expressed here are completely my own. I only share what I truly love!

I’ve hit a gold mine, y’all. Seriously. I just scored major points with my busy-bee toddler and have found the perfect gift to share with her this Christmas season, and it doesn’t even have flashing lights or require batteries!

I’m sure you’re all familiar with the “subscription box” trend that’s grown tremendously in popularity over the last few years. I hope and pray that it’s a trend that stays around forever, because I think it’s absolutely genius.

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We’re Adding a Splash to our Stockings with Munchkin Bath Toys!

November 25, 2016 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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For my 18 month old daughter, there is no other source of joy quite like bath time. True to her toddler nature, she is a little busy body who wants more than anything to be independent. She wants to feed herself, bathe herself, play with her toys by herself, and the list goes on! When it comes to bath time, she LOVES to splash around and learn through playing, but the actual act of bathing isn’t particularly her cup of tea. She’d much rather me just sit at a distance and watch her play with her toys. Sigh. It’s like she’s an 18 month old going on 18 year old teenager!

And I try to somewhat honor those wishes by sitting on the bathroom floor and giving her some quality play time in the tub. I’m telling you, it’s really an amazing thing watching the little gears in a toddler’s head start to turn as they play and figure things out for themselves. As much as I want to play with her, I’ve learned that in this season of her life, there will be times where it’s best for her to play on her own so she can develop a sense of imagination and how things work through examination. So when it comes to bath time toys, I try to make sure she has a variety of things that really encourage imaginative play and pique her curiosity.

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