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Hyland’s {Basket GIVEAWAY}

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012

Allergy season is here, it has been since February actually.  This year my home has been directly affected.  Poor Noah, my 2 year old has seasonal allergies.  It’s true.. I know, a 2 year old? come on… it’s true :-) How do I know? Well that’s a different post. ha!  I’ll admit it is tricky determining if your child’s symptoms are those of a common cold or actually allergies.  Good old trial and error will help you figure it all out.

Noah has been very lucky to be able to use some great products to help him be comfortable and able to breathe thus far this wonderful season. We received a package full of goodies all just for kid and just for allergies from Hyland’s.  Thank Goodness!!

 NEW! 100% Natural Hyland’s Complete Allergy 4 Kids effectively relieves the symptoms caused by indoor and outdoor allergies, in a sugar-free, pleasant tasting all-in-one formula.
Safe and Effective for Ages 2+
100% Natural & Sugar Free
Multi-symptom relief
Uses:
Temporarily relieves the symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergens including runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, itchy nose and throat, stuffy nose and facial pain.
Formula:
Aconitum Napellus 6X HPUS – pain, swelling in face; itchy throat, sneezing
Allium Cepa 6X HPUS – hay fever, runny nose, watery, itchy
eyes
Euphrasia 6X HPUS – nasal inflammation, nasal discharge
Galphimia Glauca 12X HPUS – sneezing, runny nose
Histaminum Hydrochloricum 12X HPUS – feeling of blocked ears
Luffa Operculata 12X HPUS – sinus pain, headache
Natrum Muriaticum 6X HPUS – ear pain, itchy, burning eyes
Nux Vomica 6X HPUS – dark circles under eyes, itchy nose
Sabadilla 6X HPUS – hay fever, uncontrollable sneezing
Pulsatilla 6X HPUS – sinus pressure

Hyland’s has been around for over a century! That is an amazing amount of research and expertise.  Homeopathic remedies are safe!  If you hesitate giving your child medicines or if you feel like medicines have an ill effect on your child you really should consider homeopathic remedies from Hyland’s. Hyland’s Homeopathic Medicines are manufactured according to the standards set forth in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States. We offer unique formulations and use only the highest quality materials in the preparation of our products.  Our product line spans 3,500 items – from single remedies to combination medicines. These items are the most commonly requested and address the many ailments of your family.

Noah was prescribed Zyrtec, which made him a bit irritable and tired.  He’s only 2, I do not want to use a medicine that isn’t helping.  Hyland’s Allergy remedies do not leave Noah drowsy or tired, and it works almost immediately. It can also be given up to 3 times a day, unlike the other products that last for 24 hours only to wear off in 12. It also helps relieve stuffy and runny noses that come from bad allergies.  Noah has really suffered.  Since February he’s had a sinus infection because of all the drainage, his head has been so stuffed his voice is strained and he even developed an awful cough because of all the drainage.  He needed help.  I even went to our EENT for advice.

Hyland’s Baby now available at Walgreens! No worries :-)  Sniffles and sneezes mean cough and cold season is in full swing. Long trusted for its effective line of 100 percent natural homeopathic products, Hyland’s understands families, and what it means to have safe, gentle and effective solutions. Hyland’s Baby line includes:  Hyland’s Baby Cough Syrup for infants 6 months and older· Teething Tablets· Teething Gel· Tiny Cold Tablets· Vitamin C Tablets· Colic Tablets· Diaper Ointment

Take the stress out of treating your young children’s illnesses.  Visit Hyland’s website or chances are your drug store carries their brand.  Start with Hyland’s before you reach for the other heavily medicated options.

HYLAND’S WOULD LIKE TO OFFER ONE OF OUR LUCKY READERS A GIFT BASKET FULL OF KIDS ALLERGY REMEDIES!!! YEAH FOR YOUR LITTLE ALLERGY “SUFFERER”.  :-)  Enter below to win. 

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Tribe Hummus

Monday, May 14th, 2012

WOOHOO for me!  Today is the last day of my 10 day cleanse with AdvoCare and I feel great!  6 lbs down and I’ve found dieting that works for me that I can continue on with even after the cleanse stops. “Clean Eating” and loving it!

Lots of protein, lots of fiber, raw foods and fun new things…hubby and I have thoroughly enjoying trying all sorts of new side dishes and recipes for dinner.  My husband’s new found love, and one that I recently embraced and cannot get enough of…Hummus!

With snacks, with veggies, on grilled chicken and salads, there are an endless amount of things you can do with Tribe Hummus. On this cleanse and clean eating diet, all natural chicken has become my best friend. A small grilled breast topped with avocado and spicy red pepper Tribe Hummus, laid atop a bed of spinach and cranberries…YUM!  This is the best time of year for this kind of diet, everything is fresh from the garden, lots of raw veggies and fruits at amazing pieces.  And if you’re not a fan of hummus, give Tribe a try.  Instead of the standard pita, try it will pepper slices, cucumbers, pita chips or throw some on your favorite salad instead of dressing, spread some on your favorite piece of grilled meat, or make a humus sauce to glaze over some wild cod or salmon!  See…endless possibilities in incorporating Tribe Hummus into your life and loving every minute of it!

 

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Mother’s Day Mini Portrait Session & Britax Carrier {GIVEAWAY – CHARLOTTE}

Friday, May 4th, 2012

Out of all the photographers on the planet, there’s only about 3 that I would trust with taking my photos, both personal and professionally.  Maternity, babies, family, business and beyond…this photographer is no stranger here on BabyElan {daily}, we’ve done work together professionally and personally and I’m thrilled to call her a friend and colleague:  Michelle Neira Photography.

She captured Gracie’s 9 month shots recently!!

She’s laid back, charming, full of life, and talented…everything you want in a photographer!  She’s a new mother too so now she’s got the expertise as well as the talent to photograph everything from maternity on up!  Can you tell we LOVE her?!

That’s me, prego with Gracie last Summer!

If you want to see Michelle’s work in person, she’s a resident photographer at All About Baby Charlotte and her work is displayed at belly elan maternity boutique in Blakeney.  And speaking of belly elan, she has something for you too to sweeten this deal!

Michelle has paired with our favorite belly elan maternity boutique and they want to share the love for Mother’s Day!  Michelle is booking mini sessions as I type and we have one to giveaway to a lucky Charlotte, NC area reader!!  Along with the session, Nidhie from belly elan has an organic Britax Carrier with accessories to giveaway too!! This will be one thrilled mom-winner!! Simply complete the form below to enter!  Good luck to all!! *open locally to the greater Charlotte area moms as carrier will not be shipped and would need to be picked up.*

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Earth Day Celebration IV !! etnies {GIVEAWAYS}

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Celebrating Earth Day at BabyElan {daily} has been fantastic so far this week. Today is the last day for all the GREEN features leading up to Sundays massive giveaway!!

With a motto like “The Planet is Our Playground” and special charity offers like “Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree”, etnies had to make our features this Earth Day Celebration Week.

The Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree project began in Costa Rica and throughout the course of 2011 gained enough consumer support to plant 35,000 trees on the Maleku reserve with the help from La Reserva Forest Foundation!  :-) Wow that is impressive!  2012~etnies will help to reforest Sao Paulo, Brazil through its partnership with Trees for the Future, a leading nonprofit organization planting trees worldwide through seed distribution, agroforestry training and in-country technical assistance. With the help of Trees for the Future, etnies will plant 100,000 trees to help replenish the Atlantic Rainforest which only has seven percent of its original rainforest remaining.

Noah received etnies Kona sandal which are apart of the Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree project and are vegan!  The top is Organic Cotton Upper with EVA upper and outsole
The wide strap is adjustable making these sandals so easy to put on my 2 year old manages them himself.. hmm wrong feet often though :-) The Kona is super soft and comfortable for little feet.   But what I really appreciate the most about these sandals is that they are so light!  Very flexible and just fit to Noah’s foot effortlessly.

Nicholas received etnies Jameson 2 Eco shoe in grey which also comes in mens.  So that option could be a blast for dads and sons :-)  This canvas shoe is made of eco-Friendly materials with cupsole construction and thin padded tongue and collar, EVA cushioning footbed with grippy gum rubber outsole with internal EVA midsole.  These casual GREEN shoes are so clever and very much so made for boys!!   The shoes are pretty special because not only are parts of them made from recycled materials, but they are part of etnies’ Buy a Shoe, Plant a Tree reforestation project in which one tree will be planted in the Brazilian rainforest for every pair made/sold. The kids shoes go hand in hand with the men’s Jameson 2 Eco model and a women’s model as well.

Established in 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre Andre Senizergues, is to remain the leading action sports company committed to creating innovative products that provide the most style, comfort and protection possible. etnies stays true to its roots by sponsoring a world class team of skateboarding, surfing, snowboarding, moto x and BMX riders and continues its dedication by giving back to each of these communities. 

Win your child their own pair of Kona sandals or Jameson 2 Eco shoes. Enter the contest to win.


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Earth Day Celebration II! Fresh Wave {GIVEAWAY}

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

More celebrating happening today at BabyElan {daily}.  We just love all things GREEN! 

I stopped using those odor neutralizing sprays like Lysol or Febreze over 2 years ago because I could literally see the fog cloud left in the air and did NOT want my boys breathing that mess.  But I’ll be honest, it is not easy to really find a natural odor neutralizer that is actually strong enough to be the victor in the game.  (I’m reading Hunger Games series, can you tell :-)

But TODAY,…. Fresh Wave hits the air!!  And I’m thrilled to be the lucky recipient of this glorious product because it does work folks!  I’ll give you an example and you make up your own minds :-) My family and I are in the midst of selling our townhome uptown and moving into an apartment until our suburban home closes mid summer.  Soooooooo the point is, we are renting a smelly, old, freshly painted and new carpets apartment!  How lucky am I that I’ve been able to use Fresh Waves products in this  smelly space :-) I tossed some of the little Pearl Packs in the closets and bathrooms.  I  sprayed down the counters and mopped the floors with some diluted Multi Purpose Additive .  And I just let the Crystal Gel Jar sit on top of the frig.  And today when I walked into this old, freshly painted, new carpets apartment I didn’t smell paint fumes or chemicals from the new carpet or even musty mold smells in the bathrooms.  THANK GOD!   I might be able to sleep here.. :-)

Of course Fresh Wave has a specific science involved.  Something about molecules attacking and drowning other bad particles in the air.  And yes there is definitely some pretty wonderful ingredients in these products.  NON of which are toxic!!!! hip hip hurray!  I’ll let you read all that good information on their website.  It’s pretty impressive :-)  And GREEN!

Fresh Wave would like to GIVEAWAY a FRESH WAVE BABY PACKAGE! How perfect for the new parents to start off on the right foot, chemical free and odor free!!! That is HUGE! 


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BabyElan {daily} Sample Disclosure: The opinions expressed above are honest, accurate, and not encouraged anyway by monetary donations. A sample free of charge was received from said company, as stated within the editorial.