Kids Relief Flu Relief Homeopathic Medicine {Review}

It is that time of year. The time where kids share their germs with each other and with us. Personally the past few weeks we have been dealing with Strep, it started with my oldest and the next week to my youngest. You feel so horrible when they are sick and miserable and no matter how hard you try and protect them eventually they will get sick. Flu season is just around the corner and as a parent that is the illness I dread the most. With so many medicines on the market you want the safest but what is out there that works and is safe?

As a mother with a child whom is newly diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity I check every food label, but what about medicines? What is on the market that is safe for many different child allergies? I would like to introduce you to Kids Relief.

Kids Relief Flu Relief is a raspberry flavored oral liquid. It helps with flu related symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains. Kids Relief Flu Relief is a homeopathic medicine that is dye free, sugar free, gluten free with no drug interactions or side effects.

Kids Relief not only has medicine to help with the flu but a wide range from Cold and Cough, Pain and Fever and Allergy Relief. They also have a great line for babies from a Calming Syrup to Gas and Colic, Teething and more.  

Who is Kids Relief Homeolab, USA? "Homeolab USA is the sister company of Homeocan, a manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic products in Canada. Founded in 1987 by Michele Boisvert, Homeocan has become Canada's leading manufacturer of homeopathic products."

"Homeolab products include over 200 over the counter formulations (single remedies and combination remedies) developed from more than 1,500 different root substances. We also carry trace elements, essential oils and plant extracts. Homeolab’s homeopathic medicines are manufactured from only the finest of natural ingredients. Our commitment to quality and purity assure that you are getting the finest products available. All Homeolab products are manufactured in strict accordance with FDA and HPUS guidelines."

So no matter the age or the symtoms Kids Relief has you covered with tasty easy to administer homeopathic medicine that you can feel confident about giving to your kids. To find your nearest retailer visit the Kids Relief website and click "where to buy". 

Disclosure: I was asked to write a review for Kids Relief Flu Relief and was provided with a sample. No monitory compensation was given for this post. All statements and opinions made are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Meghan and Julie - Stunning Handmade Hair Accessories

Instagram has become such an amazing social networking place for my own business as well as others. I have met some of the most talented people from all over the world to include Lisa from Meghan & Julie. As soon as I started following Lisa I knew she was something special.

Lisa's spirit and spunk is a lot like my own but the stunning accessories she makes blew me away. More than that I am in constant awe of Lisa's strength and heart. She is a mother to four boys ages 12 to 2. Her two oldest (12 yr & 10 yr) have Autism, her 5 yr old is labeled Developmentally Delayed and her 2 yr old is demonstrating delays.She is such a strong loving presence in her sons lives as well as their advocate but sometimes my heart breaks through my phone for her. 

I could only imagine. I only have two girls both of which are healthy in all respects but most days they make me want to rip my hair out. Whatever her trials throughout the day you can always count on seeing a stunning piece posted that was made with love and care as well as a "hi lovelies"!

I could not wait to start back to school shopping this year because my first stop was going to be at Meghan & Julie. From bows, clips, headbands and more Meghan & Julie is like shopping in a candy store. All the colors, glitter and textures are brilliant and perfect executed. Lisa has an amazing eye for color combinations and detail.

Speaking of candy stores, you can get your beautiful hair accessories in scents! That's right, they smell and it is amazing. For our order we chose bubblegum, wild berry, vanilla and coconut. Let's just say the girls could not stop huffing the bows when they arrived..lol It has been a month and everything still smells as wonderful as the day they arrived.

Silver and Pink Glitter Bow 

Turquoise and Purple Glitter Bow

The handmade quality of each item is perfect and holds up well with active little girls. Every piece is secure and the clips I chose stay very well in even my fine haired daughter.

Hot Pink Felt Ponytail Holders

Pink and Blue Pom Pom Clip

I always try to send customer appreciation photos of handmade items I buy. I know as a business owner myself there is nothing that brightens my day then seeing a happy cheeky little girl wearing something I made and mom telling me how special her daughter feels. 

So I sent Lisa some photos and the response was more than I expected. She was so blessed and loved M's pictures so much as asked if M could be the face of Meghan & Julie. What? Wow! Meghan & Julie is growing by leaps and bounds are we are honored to stand beside such a talented lady in her newest business endeavors.

Currently you can find Meghan & Julie on Etsy as well as Instagram. Stop by and check her out, you will not be disappointed. 

Disclosure: I was not asked to write a review for Meghan & Julie and no compensation was given for this post. All statements and opinions made are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

First Day Of School Cakes {Tradition}

When we were stationed in VA I had the pleasure of meeting and becoming close friends with Sharon of Mama's A Mess. On the first day of school she would make her eldest daughter a cake with the current school grade decorated on it. Watching year after year the progression and changes in her daughter was beautiful. I then decided when the girls started Kindergarten I wanted to bring that first day of school tradition into our home.

So every year since Kindergarten I make a cake, decorate it and then when the girls get home we snap a picture. It has only been a few years since starting the tradition but the girls remember it and plan what flavor of cake and frosting they want well before school starts.

This year with the big moved a week before school started I decided to make it easier on myself and to make mini cupcakes in the shape of this years school grade. Plus I really didn't want and my waistline doesn't need two full double layer cakes in my fridge. 

So far I have seen the most change in C but she is the oldest and has had two more years of cakes then M. It is just such a fun tradition and I look forward to it each year just as much as the girls do.

Hindenburg Disaster, Avon by the Sea and Apple Picking?

Visiting the Hindenburg crash site

What does the Hindenburg, the beach and apple picking have in common? It is how we spent our weekend! If you follow me on Instagram then you already knew the answer and if you don't...well why not?? My mom flew in from California on Thursday evening for a two week visit. It is perfect timing because we are trying to explore this new place we live in so she gets to come along for the ride.

Memorial plaque

Hindenburg Hanger

Hubby, mom and I went to visit the Hindenburg site at Lakehurst on Friday while the kids were in school. There was a nice memorial on the ground, nothing fancy. It was pretty cool being on the site and seeing the gigantic hanger where the Hindenburg as created and housed.

1936

 Hindenburg Disaster 1937

Saturday was hot and humid so we made a run down to Avon by the Sea. It was our first time there and it is a beautiful beach and boardwalk. We didn't spend a lot of time because quickly we noticed a huge storm coming over the beach. 

Thanks to all the rain on Saturday the temperature was much cooler for Sunday. So we headed out to the local orchard to pick peaches and apples. It has been a few years since we picked our own fruits and it is always a fun family day. The peaches were the size of soft balls and the Honeycrisp apples are divine! The family has requested I make the take and carry apple pies I blogged about HERE back in 2011.

So far it looks like New Jersey is going to be a fun duty station for us. Lots of things to do, very close to the ocean and the local produce is everywhere. 

Congratulations MGySgt Now It is Time To PCS - USMC - E9

Once again our family has had many changes happen over the past few months. The biggest of the year is that hubby pinned on Master Gunnery Sergeant earlier this month! I am so proud of him. Almost 24 years in the United States Marine Corps what a wonderful way for him to end his career. The man is old school Marine Corps. Works hard, always watches out for the welfare of his Marines and will do anything to help them succeed in their own careers.

His Unit held a great ceremony for him on drill weekend and his LtCol flew in from CA so he could be the one to pin him.

LtCol did some research and found that 0.4% of Marines actually make it to the rank of E9 and even fewer actually go the route of MGySgt. Wow!

The girls did a great job video recording the whole ceremony....

Hubby giving one of his "unique" motivation speeches..."as your carrier progress through this Wyoming Valley of the shadow of the death, have no fear, for you occupy this valley and the shadow is yours. OORAH"

Two weeks after this day the true chaos started. The packers came to our house, the movers followed behind and we PCS'd from our home of three years in PA to a new home and duty station in NJ!! That's right we are already gone. We are on day 3 in our new home and it is starting to settle down. I still have a lot to organize and the girls start their new school next week. This will be our final adventure as hubby is at the top of his career. Two short years and we will be moving once again but it will be to our forever home. Can't wait!

Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief {Review}

One of the worst mommy problems I deal with are tummy issues. When your child comes to you saying they are nauseous or that their tummy hurts sometimes you feel helpless. It's not a cut or scrape you can see and easily make better with a band-aid and a kiss. You start asking the questions..."what did you eat last?", "where exactly does it hurt?", "did you poop today?". In my house helpful answers to this situation are rare and usually ends in the shoulder shrug and "I don't know". As a parent I feel awful when this situation arises, that was until I was introduced to Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief.

Mommy Bliss also is the maker of the #1 selling product Gripe Water. Always naturally sugar free, no alcohol, harsh chemicals or parabens. No artificial flavors or colors and no dairy, gluten or soy. As a mom who believes in eating clean and buying organic it is nice to know if you have to use a OTC product there are companies out there like Mommys Bliss. 

Just the other day my youngest came to me saying she was nauseous and her tummy hurt. Is it sad that I was a little excited for her discomfort because then I could have her try the Mommys Bliss Kids? If this worked, it would be a god send for my family. So I took one of the single dose packets out of the box, ripped off the top and let her drink it right out of the package. Literally within less than 15 minutes she was feeling so much better, hooray!

Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief is a natural herbal supplement used to help ease the occasional stomach discomfort associated with nausea, motion sickness, indigestion and gas. Made with natural ingredients including organic ginger, fennel, dill and peppermint extracts and is 100% vegetarian & vegan.

Mommys Bliss is a family owned company and was founded by a mom of three who is also a registered nurse, lactation consultant and midwife. Her dedication to her family and their health inspired her to create products that are safe, effective and affordable.

I can honestly say Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief will forever be a staple in our home not only for my girls but I can use it too! With my gastric ulcer and IBS issues, I could surely use a more natural solution and hopefully cut down on the prescription meds I take. Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief can be bought via their website or out in town at your local Walmart, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. You can also find Mommys Bliss on your favorite social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Jammin with J-Animals {Review}

My girls love every fun commercial they see and of course they want all the "as seen on tv" gadgets, toys and more. Every year their wish lists consist mostly of these items. I hope they never discover QVC..lol So I knew when I received an email to review the J-Animals from Jay@Play how could I turn that down. I mean really, my girls would kill me.

J-Animals is a super fun "wearable stuffed animal". This cuddly stuffed animal has a secret compartment that once easily opened, unfolds into a wearable outfit! With three different sizes available kids and adults alike can enjoy the fun and comfort of J-Animals. J-Animals is made from soft fleece with elastic around the wrists and ankles. A wide zipper down the front makes it easy especially for kids to put it on themselves. When the wearable fun is over simply roll it up and it transforms back into a stuffed animal.

As you can see my oldest had so much fun trying out the "Zany Zebra" J-Animals we received. As a matter of fact I was taken back when she started jumping around singing the song from the J-Animals commercial. A) I had no idea she knew the song and B) it was just hilarious. I wished I could have got her on video!

J-Animals features five colorful characters: a su-purr cat, zany zebra, paw-sitively awesome dog, groovy giraffe and a magical unicorn. This is a creative and fun addition to any slumber party, outdoor movie night or just hanging out at home.

J-Animals is not available in stores but can be bought online easily on their website! You can also follow J-Animals through all your favorite social media sites... Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Wood Watches by JORD Review and Giveaway #jordwatch

Life gets hectic and for the past few months I have been turning down requests for reviews. However when I read an email request from a JORD representative I was very intrigued. After checking out the website I knew I had to spread the word about JORD and their wood watches. That's right WOOD watches.

The beauty of these watches caught my attention right away but I was still amazed they were made from wood. I have never seen such a thing and knew I needed a closer look. Would they be heavy? Would the craftsmanship really be as pretty as the pictures online? I know it would be smashing on a guy but what would it look like on a feminine wrist?

Photo via my Instagram

My JORD package arrived and I was so excited! Let me tell you, it was so hard to choose which beautiful design to review. It literally took me two days but I finally decided and went with the Fieldcrest Black. If you follow me on Instagram you saw my immediate "wahoo" post. 

The JORD wood watch is even more stunning in person. Beautiful craftsmanship, color and I love the use of difference wood grains. Even more impressive is how light weight the watch is, like a feather!

Hubster has been a wood worker even before joining the Marine Corps over 23 years ago. He hand makes all the plaques for his Marines when they leave, so in our home wood becomes an often topic. When he got home I could not wait to show him the watch. He was floored and to the point that he wanted to steal it to show all the Marines at work..lol

JORD is a Swedish word for earth, soil and land. Beautiful name for a beautiful product. JORD uses woods from all over the word and combines various grains and natural colors to create a one of a kind, premium quality time pieces that are hand crafted from sustainable materials.

The people from JORD Wood Watches would like to share the love with one of our fabulous readers! One lucky winner will receive the same stunning watch I received, the Fieldcrest Black!! There are many ways to enter so do as many as you can to gain the max amount of entries! 

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Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

New Upgraded Work Room {Whoot Whoot}

On August 21st 2011 I blogged about my sewing room ( link here) and the plans for it. We had just moved to Pennsylvania  from California 4 months before and were still getting settled in but I knew this room needed a serious makeover.

 Yikes look at that paint job!

After finding the perfect color of aqua the redesign began and the outcome was fabulous!! I could have not been more excited about my new work room space and how it was all coming together. 

Then in another post came the shelves, a little corner office work area and I even duct taped my daughter to make a custom dress form...lol (link here)

I really loved my new improved beautiful room with a door that I could close to keep the rif raf out while I worked. For the past {almost} three years it has served me well but the past few months it has felt very cramped and suffocating. My business is growing and I need to grow with it. So what to do? 

One day I was talking to hubby about possibly switching rooms with my youngest daughter M. She caught wind of it and was totally on board! This was a solution that would work for many reasons. Besides me needed a bigger room, her and C really were on top of each other constantly and the bickering was getting out of control. So moving M downstairs and letting C have full run of the upstairs was an idea we could not pass up.

While I was sad to leave my custom painted room, I was so excited about the extra space. I had been down sick for a week but I wasn't going to let that stop me on moving day. I worked my butt off (which later would cause me to relapse) and got it done! 

Cutting table (Instagram)

Now my daughters room we painted purple and pink when we moved in. I first thought I would want to change the color, but I am kind of liking the soft colors. So for now I will leave it

New fabric storage

Work area

Mail and notions area

Is still have room to work with and more storage pieces and maybe some fitting art work to buy, but I am so loving this new space. It has a much more open creative flow and I feel wicked inspired. How does M like her new room?

She loves it, especially the blue carpet...lol