Save Time with Woolzies Dryer Balls

Oh Dryer Balls, where have you been all my life?!? If you're like me, you're asking yourself, "Self, what are dryer balls and why do I need them?" Let me tell you folks, these things work wonders. I recently had the chance to give them a try when Woolzies graciously sent me a box to test out!

With the mission of "we intend to pass down this earth to our children in the same beautiful condition that we received it from our parents", you know you're off to a good start!

Woolzies Dryer Balls deliver the same benefits of conventional fabric softeners without those pesky chemicals! Made from 100% pure New Zealand Wool, these dryer balls will reduce your drying time, saving you not only your precious time but also your hard earned money! They'll help in reducing static and wrinkles as well. Good for 1,000 loads, these puppies will get you by for awhile, so less waste is created when you're not throwing away a dryer sheet after EVERY load! On top of that, they are safe for people with wool allergies as they don't shed onto your clothes.

I will admit that there is not much better than crawling into a bed when newly washed and dried sheets have been put on! That clean and lovely smell created by the dryer sheets you put in the dryer is heaven. However, that "clean" smell comes at a cost....a big cost! Liquid fabric softeners and dryer sheets are a hot bed of nasty chemicals that can easily be avoided. Think you'll miss the good smell from your fabric softener? Add a few drops of essential oils into your dryer balls to add a safe smell to your laundry!

A simple change in your laundry routine will save you money, help Mother Earth, and protect your health - why wouldn't you make the switch?!

Go show Woolzies some love over on their Facebook and Twitter, then head to their website and get some Dryer Balls of your own!

Nuby Natural Touch Warmer & Sterilizer Review

When it comes to keeping things "simple", I'm a huge fan of a two-fer! Anytime I can find a product that combines multiple use items into one, I want to know more. That's exactly what we have here today with he Nuby Natural Touch Warmer and Sterilizer. This is a 2-in-1 design that will safely warm your breast milk, formula, or baby food in addition to sterilizing your bottles and pacifiers.

This is such a compact, stylish, and useful product to add to your arsenal! It's not so big that you can't leave it sit out on your counter and it is also small enough that you can transport it easily when you're going to be traveling.

Not only is the Natural Touch Warmer and Sterilizer compact, but it's a breeze to operate. It comes with a measuring cup attached, so you don't have to worry about keeping up with separate parts! It warms and sterilizes very quickly (under 3 minutes) and has a light that goes off when the work is complete, so you know it's ready. All you have to do is use the included measuring cup to add water, load the warmer, and touch the start button. You won't have to worry about good nutrients being sucked out or liquids heating unevenly. Icing on the cake -- the Nuby Natural Touch Warmer and Sterilizer is BPA free!

Head over to www.BuyBabyDirect.com to pick yours up!

Be sure to go follow Nuby on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram. They've got several fun things going on right now that you won't want to miss!

Be Visible with Glo Bugz by Valco Baby

I recently posted a little ditty about Valco Baby and their customer service being excellent. If you are like me, customer service can be a make or break deal when you're making purchases or researching potential purchases. Regardless of how much I love a company's products, I'm not going to do business with them if they treat me like crap or don't respect me or my time! (cough cough, Chick-Fil-A, what?!) I digress....

I recently had the great opportunity to take a look at the Glo Bugz safety lights by Valco Baby. These lights were great! They are so versatile and have such a simple design. They are meant for "prams, strollers, and more" and with the design, you can slap these puppies nearly anywhere - strollers, backpacks, key chains, dog collars, bicycles, belt loops, anywhere!  

Each light has an elastic strap attached to the end of the light allowing you to put it where it best suits your life. There are 3 different light modes: flashing, constant, and off. Just click the push button to cycle through each setting. They come 2 to a package and are super affordable!

I've had a white light on my keys for a few weeks and am loving it! It's bright enough to work as a flashlight and has helped save the day on a couple of occasions already. It's not too bulky, so your keys will still fit nicely in your pocket or purse.

The red and white lights worked great on the stroller too! I hooked both to the outsides of my Peg Perego Book Plus Stroller and went out to see how much it helped my visibility. My "hood" is not overly lit and we regularly have street lights out here and there, so more visibility was going to be great!!
 
I was also able to use my white light as a flashlight to dig around in the carrier of the stroller to find what I needed. The red light is good for being noticed, especially on the flashing setting. These lights definitely improved our visibility and helped light the way when crossing the street!

I've used my Glo Bugz a LOT but haven't had to replace the battery yet. On the back of each light, you'll see 3 small screws that will get you into the battery compartment - pretty easy!

Bottom line...go get your Glo Bugz! Not only are they a great buy, but you'll be buying from a company who excels in the customer service department!

You can catch them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, and of course on their website!

Lil Helper Cloth Diaper Review

First and foremost, you MUST (yes, that's an order) go check this company out! They epitomize what Customer Service should be and are regularly getting thanked on their social media sites for the extra effort they put in. When I received my package from them, it included a hand written "thank you" note and included a couple bags of relaxing tea! After telling them they made my day with this gesture, here was the response I got:

"Each and every package from our facility leaves with a hand written note- its standard practice to make sure our mamas are treated like celebrities."

No bones about it, they are TOP NOTCH!

 

Lil Helper Cloth Diapers is a partnership of two friends, Mohammed and Nader, who met at college in Toronto while studying for their aerospace engineering degrees, and eventually went on to earn their master's in Aerospace. Yes, they are self proclaimed nerds! It is also true that they have a very quirky sense of humor that is woven throughout their entire website - if you want a good chuckle simply check out their "contact us" section. Not only do they strive to make products that are environmentally friendly and sustainable, but they also refuse to sell anything that they are not comfortable using on their own children!

 

Here's the loot I received:

 

One size Charcoal Bamboo Cloth Diaper w/ 2 detachable liners

One size Original PUL Cloth Diaper w/ 2 detachable liners

One drawstring Wetbag

Two Organic Bamboo Wipes

Two Bamboo Stay Dry Liners

 

Phew, they know how to hook a girl up!

  

I'll start with looking at the Bamboo Wipes. The first thing you want to do is rub them all over you and baby because these things are s-o-f-t, SOFT! These wipes consist of a two-ply system, with the top ply made from micro-fiber and the lower ply made of organic bamboo terry. Not only are they soft, but they are very absorbent! Consider this your "go to" wipe -- you can use it for baby's tush, a burp cloth, wash cloth, or for yourself! Not to mention, the size is perfect! I'd suggest adding these babies to your list of what to give all of your expectant friends!

 

If you're not a fan of scrubbing poop off your diapers, the Bamboo Stay Liners might be for you! The re-usable liners consist of 50% bamboo viscose and 50% wicking polyester mesh. Your lil one will appreciate how the wicking polyester mesh will pull the moisture into the diaper below and you will appreciate an easy to remove liner for mess cleanup. Not to mention these won't add bulk!

 

You can't go wrong with their wetbags. They have a diaper pail liner, drawstring wetbag, and zipper wetbag. Great for short trips, both the zipper and drawstring bags will hold 3-4 diapers. You can tell the drawstring is quality made as it feels sturdy and won't break apart on you in a month! Kids no longer in diapers? Use it at the beach or pool for wet swimsuits!

 

Now on to the nappies. Style alert: the colors are too stinkin' cute!! Not primary, but not pastel either -- a perfect in between mix! Function alert: exceptional absorbency, super softness, lot of snaps to get that perfect fit. Each diaper comes with 2 detachable liners - one small and one larger. The liners snap in to the diaper and to each other. You can use one at a time or both if you are in need of extra absorbency. For the Charcoal Bamboo Cloth diaper, the charcoal liners keep your baby feeling dry while the organic cotton/bamboo cover lets their skin breath - genius! Want to know more about the benefits of charcoal bamboo, check out this Lil Helper blog post. With the Original PUL, the liners are made of unbleached cotton and micro-terry. The diapers are one-size and will grow with your little one, fitting 7-35 lbs.

 

This is a company that is obviously passionate about what they do! They do not skip any steps or do anything half way. In addition to helping our wallets and the planet, they are also giving back. Through their Baby Do Good program, they give a PUL Cloth Diaper to a family in need for every 3 diapers that they sell!!! How many other places are doing this?  

 

These guys are a hoot, they're amazingly smart, they've got functional products, and an appetite for knowledge -- throw in a giant dose of out of this world customer service.....it's a no brainer! Check them out! They're on Facebook and Twitter and have a great Blog.

 

 



Win A Year's Worth of Nuby Products!!

You heard me right, a year's worth of Nuby products could be yours! As I've been reviewing several of their products lately, I wanted to share with you an opportunity to win your own.

 

This includes a LOT of items -- bottles, cups, pacifiers, teethers, feeding, grooming, bath time and much much more! Don't miss out on this chance. Entry is super easy and I'd love to have one of my readers hit it big with Nuby!

 

To enter for a chance to WIN, visit the Nuby Facebook page and click the Nuby Giveaway tab located under their cover photo. If you want to enter from your MOBILE device, they've made it  simple to do that as well. Simply click this link to enter: http://a.pgtb.me/msDfsl Giveaway ends at 11:59pm CST on 3/31/13.

 

Also, go show Nuby some love on their social media sites -- they've got several other contests going right now!

 

www.facebook.com/nubyusa

www.twitter.com/nubyusa

www.pinterest.com/nubyusa

www.instagram.com/nubyusa

 



The Nibbler from Nuby

Once your little one is ready to start on solids, The Nuby Nibbler is the way to go! I first saw the Nibbler during a visit to a friend's house. Her daughter, who was 7 months at the time, LOVED this thing!! She literally couldn't get enough!

The Nibbler allows your child to eat whole foods without the risk of choking. It's got a "Squeeze and Twist" locking system, giving you peace of mind that your little one isn't going to be able to open it (it took me a few times to get the hang of it, but once you have it down, it's great). Included, is a cap which is great for traveling! It's also BPA free so no worries about nasty chemicals. When you're done, clean up is super easy -- you can simply wash with warm soapy water, or the Nibbler is top-rack dishwasher safe as well...score!!

We like ANYTHING frozen inside (which also is of great help while teething) or a chunk of apple! Bananas can get messy, but are a hit as well! The chunky handle is great  and easy to hold on to and has a nice textured grip if little one decides to chew on it!

We love The Nibbler and know you will too. You can get yours at the following:

www.BuyBabyDirect.com

www.diapers.com

www.amazon.com

www.cookieskids.com

www.babyearth.com





Ring O' Keys from NUBY

Truth be told, I want to break into Johhny Cash every time I say the name of this teether -- but that's a whole different story!

Let me start by saying that the customer service and communication with Nuby has been nothing but top notch!! The Nuby philosophy is to make the lives of parents and children simple, easy, and fun. They've got you covered and want to be sure you are left with no stones unturned. Refreshing!

This review is the for the Nuby Ring O' Keys. First and foremost, this teething ring is BPA free!! Due to studies that suggest BPA might play a role in breast cancer, prostate cancer, infertility, early puberty, obesity, diabetes, and ADD/ADHD -- BPA free is a must in my opinion.

Here's how your teether will come packaged: 

This teether has 3 keys attached to a key ring. Each key has a different textured surface that will suit your teething baby just fine! Size is great for little one's hands and the colors are perfect. I prefer gender neutral colors, and the bright combination of colors on this teether are ideal. Cleaning is a breeze, simply wash with warm soapy water. This teether does not disappoint!  

 Nuby is distributed in over 155 countries around the world and has been going strong for the last 35 years.

The Ring O' Keys can be purchased at www.amazon.com.