Posts Tagged ‘bath & body’

MindsInSync

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

BathTime is Fun time!  Sometimes…  It’s difficult with three little boys that don’t like to be clean.  They think swimming in the pool all Summer is good enough!  And I can be quite lazy at bath time so I throw them all in the tub at once, or the shower, whatever.  3 little boys bathing together makes for a memorable evening for sure!  Now that Summer is coming to an end, cleansing needs to enter our routines again…let the fights begin! Needless to say, you can imagine I’m always on the look out for items to make this time of our day a bit easier on our family…anything to make it enjoyable and fun to be clean!  SERIOUSLY, how do they not enjoy a good old bubble bath, I would die for one right now!!  Anyway, meet MindsInSync, a company with making bath time entertaining and a bit luxurious for the little ones, and mommy!

Our super fantastic, ultra luxurious sample:  the MicroDry mat!  It took all my will power not to place this mat ever so softly in our master bathroom.  Stepping on this mat is like stepping on a cloud, I know that sounds cheesy but it’s so darn true!  I was a good mommy and left it in the kids bathroom for them to enjoy though.  And with three boys, one still in diapers {we’re potty training today actually, no accidents BUT nothing in the potty yet either…he’s holding it…} this mat gets a ton of use in our house, but not as a bath-mat since god-forbid they stepped foot in the shower.  Nope, we use this mat for plenty of purposes, a diaper changing mat {which Aidan LOVES, you can imagine how cozy this is for him to lay on} and a drying mat for our swim suits {since this mat is made from a hyper absorbent material, it soaks up moisture quickly and dries itself even quicker!  Perfect place for our wet swimmies, no mildew or smell to worry about!}.  When used as a bath-mat, trust me, no water will touch your tile floors and you’ll step out of your hot shower onto the best bath-mat you’ve ever tried; it’s got a memory foam feel you’ll want to curl up on!  The MicroDry brand has several products including the bathmat, a memory foam spa pillow, towels, and robes.

The Easy Kneeler is another product from MindsInSync you just have to have with kids in the tub!  Tile floors are hard on the knees and the shampoo is always out of reach, solve those problems with the Easy Kneeler!  Cool right??  Fabulous baby shower gift!

Check out all the brilliant products at MindsInSync…make bath time fun time!  Click here to see where you can buy the MindsInSync products!

Apple & Bee {GIVEAWAY}

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Our Summer has been go go go!  Today seems to be our only day to sit home and hope it rains so I don’t feel guilty for keeping the kids inside.  From the pool to the parks to play dates to running errands, it’s never ending and the days are way too short!  All that means is this mama is one very unorganized lady!  And not just when it comes to cleaning the house {or myself for that matter…who needs a shower when I’m in the pool everyday!}…my numerous bags are so filled to the brim with receipts and snacks and sunscreen I’m scared to see what has fallen to the bottom of them all!  My one and only staple bag right now is my “bag inside the bag”, my Apple & Bee bowling bag that gets tossed in the pool bag or in the car or in my extra large tote for days where hours are spent away from home!  Without this bag {which contains my necessities including deodorant, a hair brush, hair tie, sunscreen for me, gum, feminine products, and so much more} I would feel so alone in the world of swim diapers, goggles, Happy Meals, and sandy shovels!

A cosmetic bag to truly adore!  No need to carry another purse with me when I’m already carrying everything under the sun for my kids {they seem to need so much more during the Summer days than they do during the Winter…bottled water, swim clothes for water sports on demand, not much room for what mom needs to survive in the heat!}  Now I simply throw my Apple & Bee toiletry bag in the pool bag and I’m good for days!  I’ve actually never had a toiletry bag before, I have some variations but nothing as gorgeous as this bag or as easy to stock and carry-along!

Bags for you and the kids, a one stop shop for school bags or overnight bags, clutches like the above for nights out {Made from organic cotton and lined with the softest bamboo silk BTW, super chic} or eco-friendly shopping bags {and so much more including baby accessories!}.  All made from unique designs and high quality materials, my bowling bag is sure to last me as long as I need it {all my life}!

{For Back To School, the messenger style bags are all the rage…the above from Apple & Bee would make any pre-k or k child thrilled and excited to attend their first day!}

FOR US SHOPPERS, shop here!!

GIVEAWAY:  A bowling bag for one of you fabulous gals!  Let me know which one you would love!  Contest ends in one week, good luck to all!

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NEW GIVEAWAY RULES – Please note that we will only accept a maximum of 3 entries per person, as outlined below.

To be eligible to win, you must:
1) Comment from above
Extra Entries {please leave a comment for each one}:
2) Follow Apple & Bee on Twitter

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A) Subscribe to BabyElan {daily}
B) Become our Fan on Facebook {check out the new BabyElan {SHOP}Facebook page}
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CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, BROOKE!

Boudreaux’s Butt Paste {AAB sponsor}

Saturday, July 17th, 2010

One more day!!  Let me share with you our last All About Baby Charlotte sponsor before we enjoy Sunday with the pregnant ladies of our community and hand  over their amazing goodie bags!  If you’re a mom, you’ve dealt with diaper rash for one reason or another.  What is your remedy to soothe baby’s bottom?  Here’s mine…

Clean the tushie, stop the wipes, and apply some butt paste!  When I was having my second child and someone bought me some Boudreaux’s Butt Paste as a gift, I laughed!  Seriously, is that not the best name ever, you’ll never forget it, it’s marketing at it’s best!  Boudreaux’s is a staple product in homes with babies, a practical shower gift, a cry soother.  I actually didn’t know that there’s a whole line of Butt Paste products, diaper rash ointments and protectors but also lip moisturizers and body wash.  All pleasant smelling and soothing/refreshing for the little ones!  Your next trip to the drug store, make sure you stock up BEFORE baby’s hinnie gets red!

TummyTub {AAB Sponsor}

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

You may be wondering why I posted this under our MamaElan Edition…well, personally, a fabulous baby tub is just as much for mom as it is for baby!  So mommies, this brilliant little tub is for you today!  {Another All About Baby Charlotte sponsor, TummyTub has generously given us a tub and stand to giveaway to a tremendously lucky attendee on July 18th}.

Tub after tub after endless tub…it’s a never ending cycle when you have more than one child.  It’s the constant search for the perfect bath tub, a safe and secure place for baby to get clean, yet an easy and non-back wrenching ordeal for the parents.  Here enters TummyTub!  {Please watch their adorable YouTube video to get the full effect of the TummyTub.}  “Nearly as nice as mommy’s tummy”…so much better than those over-sized, bulky tubs that you are either bent over trying to work as quick as possible or there’s not enough water to cover baby to his liking and he’s screaming!  TummyTub comforts baby as they bathe, keeping them snug and warm and it works perfectly with it’s own stand or by itself!

With or without the stand, I think it’s a personal preference…but FYI, this clever looking stand is quite versatile and turns into a foot stool for older children!

A fabulous gift to give at that next shower too!!  Thanks TummyTub from the vendors at All About Baby Charlotte, we’re eager to introduce the parent-to-be in our community to this amazing creation in 2 short weeks!

MD Moms {AAB Sponsor}

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Our All About Baby event here in Charlotte, NC is less than 2 weeks away so that means you’ll be seeing a lot of our sponsors over the next week or so as we thank them for their generous donations and introduce them to you one at a time.  MD Moms is one of the fab sponsors who’s donations included travel size products for our goodie bags AND a gift set to giveaway to one lucky attendee.  For those of you not familiar with MD Moms, take a look!

When a pediatrician develops a product for you and your children, you’re all ears right?!  They are certified, talented, and licensed in what they do so the recommendations they give to us as parents are always taken seriously.  MD Moms line of baby silk personal care products were developed by TWO certified pediatricians…that makes this collection DOUBLE the worth!  Please take a moment to scroll through and learn about each individual ingredient that goes into this line of hypoallergenic, gentle, effective and great-smelling skin care products.  From Aloe to Vitamin B5, Avocado to Chamomile, all the ingredients put forth in every bottle or wipe is pure and high quality, everything you could ask for when using something on your child’s skin.  No wonder the collection is called “baby silk”!

Whether you are looking for an all around body wash or sun protection or perhaps a silky powder {which my little Aidan LOVES, he’s a little powder boy and enjoys his bum being splashed with powder at least twice a day} or better yet, how about a soother for cradle cap!  MD Moms has the most gentle bath and body products for your precious babes.  Trust in them {no animal testing, Made in the USA, chemical free, and of course “pediatrician recommended!”}  Thanks again MD Moms for your contributions to All About Baby Charlotte!