Ju-Ju-Be new print re-color preview!!

Check it out Ju-Ju-Be has just revealed their new print re-coloration called Dizzy Daisies, a re-coloration of Zany Zinnias done in a gorgeous blue, green and purple colorway. Oh and we are swooning over the gorgeous lilac lining and zippers!!! Dizzy Daisies will be available early March in the Spring One shipment on the Packabe, Between, Be Major, Be Rich, Be Thrifty, Business Be, Be Quick, Paci-Pod, Fuel Cell, Be Tagged and “The Mystery Bag!!!" What to get, what to get????

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It really is just wonderful!!

I am in LOVE with Mama Mio's OMega Wonder-Full Rescue Balm. At first I wasn't really sure what I was going to use it for. It does claim to have a million uses but I always am leery of these claims on products. I have a full size for home use and a travel size which I carry around in my diaper bag. This stuff is definitely my new go to miracle cream. I have been using it lately on L a lot especially due to the cold weather and living in a very dry climate. Now that L is potty learning and regularly using the toilet he washes his hands a lot, really a lot doesn't even begin to describe it. L likes to soap himself up from the tips of his fingers to his armpits most days and quite frequently during the day. This has resulted in a nasty carpet burn looking rash on his arms. Wonder-Full Balm has been a life saver in making this nasty rash go away, just a small amount rubbed into his arms and after a day or two the rash is gone. Another issue I've had with L is even though we avoid most outdoor activities with him with the cold weather we've been having, L seems to get quite red cheeked even just going from the house to the heated car and back. It's a chapped type of red cheek that stays for days and looks just awful. All I have to do is rub some Wonder-Full Balm on him before he goes to bed at night and in the morning the red cheek is gone. I've even used it on a few bad breakouts that I've picked at due to some nasty pregnancy hormones and they've cleared up quite nicely too. Other uses that Mama Mio claims this balm is great for range from lip balm, cuticle cream, dry rough heels and elbows, healing burns and even a cure for eczema. The longer you have this product the more uses you will find for it. It's unquestionably a purchase that you won't regret.

Mama Mio's OMega Wonder-Full Rescue Balm retails for $26 US, which seems high but a little does go a long way. It can be purchased directly from their online store and they offer free worldwide shipping. Or in Canada you can always check out The Bay. (Also stay tuned for some more Mama Mio reviews)

To have loved and lost

Over the years I have had the displeasure of using many, many mediocre straighteners. My first encounter with Paul Brown's Ceramic Ion Flat Iron was an eye opener. I plugged it in turned it on and chose my desired heat setting, normally I would wait about 5-15 min for other brands of flat irons to warm up. Curious but not smart I touched the plate (not recommended), wow surprisingly the hot iron was already hot and after a quick swipe though my super thick hair it proved ready to use in only seconds! What once took 30 min to straighten had now been drastically cut down to 5 min. As a SAHM I need all the extra time I can get and this straightener seemed like a gift from above. The Paul Brown Ceramic Ion Flat Iron has many heat settings ranging from 266-410 degrees F. While it's not recommended to straighten your hair on really high heat, the higher the heat the quicker it took to get the job done. I love the ability to control the heat setting as well as the fact that there is an on/off switch both luxuries that not all flat irons have. Also because of the size of this straightener being thinner than some it is less cumbersome and easier to handle. It also leaves your hair feeling smoother and healthier. After a few weeks of use I happily packed up my old flat iron and welcomed a permanent spot in my bathroom for my Paul Brown. I thought Paul and I would live happily ever after.....sadly though one day while using my iron the plates melted right out of the iron!! I have no idea what caused this to happen but it was a sad day for me and I'm still trying to get over it! What's even worse than that is I have been unable to reach anyone at Paul Brown who seems to care about my flat iron or any info about getting a replacement for mine. I'm not sure if what happened to my iron is common or just a fluke, a close friend of mine has had the same flat iron for years without a problem and uses hers daily which leads me to believe that maybe it might not be a regular occurrence but still I am unsure. I am upset that mine only lasted a few months but I am even more disappointed at the lack of customer service from Paul Brown.
The Paul Brown Ceramic Ion Flat Iron retails for approximately $150CAD and can be purchased at a hair salon that carries Paul Brown in your area.

Sigg is back and better than ever

Recently we got the chance to try out Sigg's new improved bottles and we are impressed. The new internal coatings fulfill FDA requirements which means no BPA or lead and they are 100% recyclable. We have the Wild Crocs 0.4L bottle with a kid's top. We've found that as long as the lid is closed the bottle does not leak, it will of course leak if you hold it upside down while the lid is open and spout is turned but this is why the kid's top would be more appropriate for a toddler or older child. At first I didn't think that toddler L would be able to master the lid because you have to twist the spout to open it but after a week or so he had it all figured out on his own. The bottles are also single walled which makes the outside cold to the touch with a cold liquid inside, you can always purchase covers for them but we opted not too as L is getting older he is getting used to his sippies being a bit colder and who wants to cover up those super cute crocodiles? Sigg's bottles are also dishwasher safe but they do recommend hand washing.

We purchased a Sigg Cleaning Brush Set which come with a large scrubber and a small scrubber. My only complaint with Sigg's scrubber set is the price tag, ouch $20!! (This may just be the store we found them at though as they seem reasonably cheaper online, hmmmm) But the fact that the scrubbers are also dishwasher safe helped the pain go away. We only use the scrubbers for our Sigg and we can maintain their cleanliness by putting them in the dishwasher which means we don't have to keep replacing them.

We also have been testing out Sigg's Aluminum Boxes. It has been great for filling up with an assortment of snacks or even big enough for a lunch when we're out all day. For food items that we don't want touching each other we use silicone cupcake holders which are great for holding little snacks. We love that this container works for a bunch of little snack items or is also big enough for a sandwich and a snack or two. They'd also be handy for storing other items that are not food related as well but we love them for food. These are also machine washable but we also choose to wash these by hand.

Sigg's kids bottles retail for $17.99US and up depending on size. The Sigg Cleaning Brush Set retails for $11.99US and the Aluminum Boxes retail at $24.99US and up depending on color and size. In the US they can be purchased directly from their US based online store and in Canada they can be purchased at any of the following larger retailers such as Home Outfitters, Roots (select stores), London Drugs and Whole Foods as well as some other smaller stores so keep your eyes open!