Have you ever been out in public and had your baby or toddler tug on your shirt, pulling it down? Im kind of paranoid about that, actually, and in general refuse to wear shirts that are loose around the neck or lower cut for this reason and, well, I have no desire to show my cleavage off, either. If I have a top that Ill be worrying about the entire time Im out, I usually wear a tank top or camisole under it. But since Im pregnant, layering has become a bit more difficult. Nothing fits anymore, and sometimes the double layer is just too much. Especially since I wear belly bands, too. I couldnt help but think wouldnt it be cool if there was a camisole that could be worn while youre pregnant and after? Then I discovered Layermi! At Layermi, youll find a bandeau (strapless band of fabric…
Wow, there were over 800 entries for my Pyrex giveaway! WOW! The winner of the Pyrex Prize Pack Giveaway is Mrs. Smitty! Mrs. Smitty said, I desperately need a large pan, so Id LOVE to have the Pyrex 12 Non-Stick Covered Everyday Cookware Pan The winner of the Everly Grey Maternity/Nursing Tops Giveaway is Jessica (jrham)! Jessica said, I like the Laila and I like on FB The winner of the Secrets to Tutu-Making Success DVD Giveaway is Mary Williams! Mary said, daily tweet http://twitter.com/getinonthewins/status/27956704654 (And by the way, you can still get a $50.00-off discount using the code found in my review!) The THREE (3) winners of The Secret of Moonacre DVD Giveaway are Carol Y., Audra (snowflake07), and Debi Hubbard! Congrats, everyone! Im sending out emails now. If you dont see an email from me by tomorrow, please email me at kindredspiritreviews at gmail dot com. I have…
Have you ever tried to wear regular pantyhose when youre pregnant? It is SO uncomfortable. Before I knew about Preggers maternity pantyhose and compression products, I was the pregnant girl in church with a slight grimace on my face because I couldnt breathe due to the fact that I was wearing regular pantyhose. And I was constantly hiking them up in the bathroom. But I only braved non-maternity pantyhose ONCE I decided that if that was the price I had to pay to wear dresses and skirts, it wasnt worth it. But then I met Preggers, and life suddenly became easier. At Preggers (www.rupreggers.com), youll find everything you need to feel comfortable and look good in that skirt, dress, or tunic whatever the length! Trouser socks, knee highs, pantyhose, footless tights, and regular tights can all be purchased and are especially made for those of us who are expecting. Theyre…
I didnt watch VeggieTales growing up (Im too old!), but discovered this fun series of DVDs when I was babysitting as a teenager. If youve never heard the catchy Cheeseburger Song or Hairbrush Song, you and your children are missing out! 😉 What makes VeggieTales so special? Well, the endearing characters that are actually talking fruits and vegetables, for one. Then every single episode teaches a great life lesson in a fun way, without being too preachy at all. Kids are learning important things about life and relationships and having fun doing it! That is awesome. The newest VeggieTales movie out on DVD is Its a Meaningful Life, a twist on the classic movie that reminds us not to wish things different and to count our blessings. It was the biggest football game of his life and Stewart (Larry the Cucumber) had a chance to win it all. Injured in…
I love working out, but finding maternity fitness clothing that is comfortable, flattering, and can be worn through all three trimesters isnt easy. You can wear regular maternity tank tops, but believe me, they dont look as nice or hold up well during workouts. Heres an example: I want to be the person on the right, thank you very much! And now I can be, thanks to For Two Fitness! I was given the opportunity to try the Sweating for Two maternity workout top and it is my go-to tank for all of my exercising now! Even though I mainly exercise at home in my living room using the Wii or my DVD player, I really appreciate how much it flatters my pregnancy figure (despite the fact that Ive gained more than I wanted to). My husband even wolf whistled when he saw me in it, lol. If I was…
the new place. If you have no idea what Im talking about, read my post about switching doctors mid-pregnancy. 😉 It. Was. Awesome. Well, they made a great first impression, anyway. They got me in and out of there in ONE hour and I heard the babys heartbeat, was measured, and had my blood drawn for that gestational diabetes test. All in that one hour! Seriously, at my last appointment at the LAST clinic, I waited for 2 1/2 hours with my 2-year-old in tow to see someone, anyone, just to get a checkup. So am I happy with my new clinic so far? Definitely yes. The gestational diabetes test? That consisted of me drinking a bottle of sugar soda with a slight taste of lemon-lime to it. Yuck. I felt kind of sick after, too, but I think thats because it was 8:15 AM and I drank it in…
I Just Jen. Up until now, my daughter Emma has been the only one lucky enough to own a Just Jen Swarovski crystal t-shirt. She has one that says I am 2 and it is super cute! Its also extremely impressive in the quality area Ive washed it and washed it and have never had any crystals come off! Awesome. Now Im working with Just Jen again, and this time I decided it was my turn. Im pregnant and reeeally wanted one of Just Jens fun Swarovski maternity t-shirts there are so many cute designs! I had a very tough time picking just one, let me tell you. Here is a sampling of what they have available for expecting mommies who want to look cool while sporting the bump: I finally decided to go with the Coming Soon t-shirt and asked for a black maternity-cut tee with crystal (white) Swarovski…
If you’re new here, I hope you’ll subscribe to my RSS feed so you won’t miss any fantastic giveaways! 🙂 RuthAnn Zimmerman & Her Beautiful Family RuthAnn Zimmerman is the creative sewin genius behind the mom-owned business, HaddyGrace Designs. Shes the designer of this totally gorgeous hooded sweater dress as well as a variety of soft-sole shoes for babies and toddlers, pillowcase dresses, pocket diapers, and custom-made baby slings! All of these things can be purchased at VERY reasonable prices from her Etsy shop, haddygrace.etsy.com, or her blog, http://haddygracedesigns.blogspot.com. Today, I have a special treat for you an exclusive interview with RuthAnn! Hi RuthAnn! First, we would like to know how HaddyGrace Designs got started. 🙂 I have always enjoyed sewing for my children, but as a homeschool mom never found the time to pursue it with real vigor. In 2009, my daughters started attending our churchs private Christian school…
Soon itll be time to pull out the holiday DVDs! Heres one you might like to add to your childs collection: Madelines Christmas and Other Wintery TalesRuntime: 110 Minutes Episodes: Madelines Winter Vacation Madeline and Santa Madeline at the North Pole Madelines Holiday With Mr. Grump Madeline and the Ice Skates A Moms Thoughts I love that Shout! Factory is putting all of our favorite Madeline episodes onto DVDs by theme like this! I honestly had no idea that there were so many mini-movies starring the charming little Madeline until now. In this collection of winter/Christmas episodes, there is much snowy fun, encounters with Santa, and holiday cheer. My favorite episode is Madelines Winter Vacation in which all of the students and Pepito (and the dog, which thrilled my daughter to no end) stay at a snowy cabin and learn about the abominable snowman and teach Ms. Clavel to ice…
When Im pregnant, I have to have some kind of pillow to make sleep time more comfortable. Well actually, to make sleep time possible. My first pregnancy I used several pillows in an attempt to stay comfortable, but this time I have one of Luna Lullabys Bosom Baby nursing/maternity pillows and I love it! I use it in bed between my legs at night and during the day it resides on the couch. Im actually uncomfortable sitting on the couch without it. I have even considered dragging it with me to friends houses. At a small get-together we had at a friends house the other night I wished I had it while sitting on their couch. I just may start bringing it with me everywhere! After my baby is born (only 3 more months!), Ill be using this pillow for nursing. I like it better than the stiff, half-circle-shaped alternatives…