Holiday Gift Guide + Giveaways!

I've been entering and entering giveaways for Christmas...I've also been doing research on some of the best gifts to give children and adults and here is what I found:

FOR THE KIDS:

Sparky: The Flashy Colorful Shapes Game Ends 11-24

The Polar Express Ends 11-28

TINKERTOY ENDS 12-1 (ARV 50.00)

ABC Monsters: Meet the ABC Monsters & Houdini DVD 

(arv 20.00)

Light Up Drummin' Fun 11-30

FOR ANYONE:

$10.00 Paypal or Amazon Cash!!!! Ends 11-30

Brooklyn Bean Coffee Sampler 40 pack Ends 12-10

K-Cup Coffee Sampler from Two Rivers 11-24

FOR THE MEN:

Fantastic Four Blu-Ray DvD ends 11-30

FOR THE WOMEN:

Aurorae Soy Wax Candles Ends 12/14

As always I also have a great giveaway Linky here:

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Baby's First Cold and Essentials

A cold?! What?! But I've tried everything to prevent it!

So, my baby girl MaKenna caught her first cold at 6 months old. Pretty good eh? Yes I do realize that most babies catch their first one before that however it didn't make it any easier for me.  

I have anxiety, especially health anxiety which doesn't make it any better.

Blah Blah Blah.

The point is we survived with the help of some awesome products!

Here is a cold checklist for you!

1. Infant Tylenol 

2. Infant Ibprophen (alternating every 4-6 hrs with Tylenol) if your baby is 6 months or older

3. NoseFrida! This thing rocks!

4. Little Remedies  Saline Nose Spray (to loosen everything Up in there) I love this brand and it's really easy to use! Baby hates it though...but what baby loves getting things put up their nose?

5. Baby Vicks or I use The Dollar General Brand ( I only use this at bed time)

6. Humidifier 

Last But definitely not least CUDDLES CUDDLES CUDDLES and a thermometer lol. 

What are your tips for helping baby with a cold?

From Breast Feeding to Formula Feeding

When I first became a mommy I was all about breast feeding. I didn't think I would ever formula feed. It then dawned on me that I wasn't going to be able to breast feed with the health issues I was having at the time. When I choose to formula feed I got ridiculed by friends and family. The"Breast is Best" saying got old pretty quickly.


Things people say to formula feeders:
- You aren't going to have a bond with your baby
- You are messing with her digestive system
- She is going to be sick more
- It's going to cost you a ton 


Firstly, I have a great bond with my daughter she is my world! Makenna does have tummy issues but she did even when she was born and breastfeeding. She hasn't been sick anymore than a breastfed baby and it does cost alot but with coupons ect it's not too bad. 

The Up Side of formula feeding:
- You don't have to pump every time you go out
- Daddy and the rest of the family can join in on feedings
- You know exactly how much they are eating
-You don't have to watch your diet



Rant over :)
Formula review coming soon!

xoxox
Katie