CHILDREN'S HYGIENE
Burt's Bees Shampoo and Bath Wash
Yummy! I love the way this smells on the kids. Just a little is all you need on your kids' loofa or sponge and it will last!
Burt's Bees Baby Lotion - Original
Please make sure you pick the "Original" scent. It is just yummy. Smells like pure, fresh, clean baby goodness. I purchased the fragrance free accidentally and was not happy with the scent at all. This scent however, is heavenly.
Honest Face and Body Lotion
It took me some getting used to, but I love the brand's mission and I love Jessica Alba. I like the consistency of it, (thicker than the Weleda) but it does take some rubbing to get into the kids' skin. Think, white cream sun block.
Weleda Children's Tooth Gel
If you have a child with a sensitive palate (think "picky eater"), then you're probably used to buying them strawberry flavored-chartoon charactered tooth paste like me. Well, I gave this one a whirl, nothing fancy to it. No cartoon characters. No sweet flavors. But for whatever reason, my kids love it!
California Baby Diaper Rash Cream
My little Mia has a very sensitive bottom and I want something natural and organic that can get rid of the redness. I really like the consistency of this and the scent but it takes a few days to kick in. Maybe I'm hoping for a miracle?
ADULT HYGIENE
Tom's of Maine Simply White Toothpaste
The packaging was boring. The name looked boring. And there weren't very many flavors and options so I grabbed the first tube that I saw. And I'm glad I did! I really like the scent, the after-taste, and in fact the during-taste. My teethe feel clean and my mouth smells clean.
Gud Body Wash and Lotion (from the makers of Burt's Bees)
Finally! A natural body product that smells scrumptious! The is very reasonably priced and comes in four different scents. I tried the pear and acai berry scent and am hooked. I absolutley love the way it smells and feels; I feel like a girl again!
Jason Tea Tree Oil Deodorant
Ok girls, so let me mentally prepare you. I'm slowly learning that natural deodorants don't contain aluminum, which is what stops your body from producing prespiration or body odor. The aluminum in the these products is a toxin that has been linked to cancer and Alzeimher's disease. So these natural deodorants help to keep you smelling fresh, but they definitely don't last as long or are as odor erasing as the Secret I'm used to. In any case, this brand is my favorite so far. I smell pleasant long enough during the day where I feel refreshed.
Giovanni Ultra-Sleek Shampoo and Conditioner
I am in love. I am a picky person when it comes to my hair products and I am very happy with this line of hair products. It truly softens my thick, dry hair and has a nice, pleasant scent. I have been using for a month now and am getting compliments on how healthy and shiny my hair looks.
FOOD
Nature's Promise Chocolate Chip Cookies
We're on this journey to healthy eating, but I still have my sweet tooth and these hit the spot! Yumminess galore! You can find these at your local Stop and Shop.
Trader Joe's Creamy Peanut Butter
My son loves peanut butter and I didn't think he would transition to all natural peanut butter but this is so good, he never looked back! I will forewarn you, you will be tempted to dig your spoon in for extra helpings of this stuff! I'm hooked!
Nature's Path Vanilla Almond Flax Plus Granola
I was a bit skeptical to try this. It looked too healthy. Please keep in mind, I have a sweet tooth and am a recovering self-diagnosed sugar addict. But I am so glad I picked this up! Yummy! It stays crunchy in the milk, and the slight taste of nuts and vanilla are perfectly sweet.
Mountain Rise Granola
Silk Vanilla Almond Milk
Never in a million years did I think I would be a fan of almond milk but oh geez, this stuff is good. Really good! It does have sweetener, but Silk also makes an unsweetened version that I have yet to try. If you have never tried almond milk, you must try this!
BABY GEAR
Ergo Baby Carrier
You can wear this three different ways but Mia loves to snuggle up close, facing me. How convenient is this? You can wear your infant/toddler so that you can run your errands and your little one will probably nap as you do. Especially important when you have more than one child. The best part about this carrier is that it can hold up to 45 pounds. From my own experience, Mia is only 22 pounds, but I carry her in this very easily and I don't feel any back discomfort whatsoever!
KITCHEN ITEMS
Breville Juice Fountain
I knew I needed to incorporate more fruits and veggies into our diets and a friend of mine recommended making juices and smoothies. This seemed way beyond what I was comfortable with, but I went ahead and invested in this juicer because it appeared compact and was in the low price range of juicer products. I didn't want to invest heavily into something if my family wasn't going to like the juices. I am so happy with this purchase. It is very compact and makes juicing so easy. But what's cool about it is that even though it's compact, you can still fit a whole orange in the shoot! It's even easy to clean which is a plus as a busy mom.
