Carnival Cruising...For Kids

We recently took a Carnival Cruise with our 2 year old and had the best time! We were worried about not having time to ourselves, or that Baby G would be bored. It was just the opposite! Camp Carnival was a complete ray of sunshine (even though the sun was lacking on the cruise)! Throughout the day, Baby G could go to camp and see other kids, do arts and crafts and give Momma and Daddy some much needed time together. Whether at sea or at port, you can drop your child off at camp for a day filled with friendly camp counselors, running around and just being a kid! At night, we would all go to dinner, Baby G would eat and then we would take her back to camp. Camp closed at 10pm, and then turned into hourly babysitting. The hourly rate was $6...you can't beat that! When our trip was over, we got to bring home memories from camp too! Baby G made some great handprints, princess crowns, edible necklaces (that kept her occupied while waiting at the airport), a Camp Carnival tote bag, a T-shirt that she colored herself and many pictures to remember the day that Camp turned her into a bunny, complete with face painting and bunny ears! I would truly recommend cruising on Carnival and checking out the camp! There are 3 age groups: 2-5 year olds, 6-8 year olds and 9-11 year olds.

Lamie Pie Winner

Congratualtions to Kaylee of Cleveland, Tenessee! Her daughter, Avery will be receiving her very own Lamie Pie night light to love and cherish.

Lamie Pie

If you are looking for a beautiful gift or just something to decorate your child's room, look no further. Gina Freehill has all the designs you need. Beautifully designed and crafted, she offers whimsical decorations that you are sure to fall in love with.

Gina was kind enough to send me "Lamie Pie" to try out. Baby G, and myself, instantly fell in love with the way he lit up her room at night. Every night, she asked for Lamie Pie and we would turn him on together. This cute little lamb has a butterfly sitting atop his nose and his whole body lights up.

I met Gina at the Baby Expo and saw firsthand that she had a genuine talent for designing. Her pieces have a softness that make them look so cuddly! Not only does she have pieces for baby, she has a whole line of items for the Bride & Groom and even ones with a Christmas theme.

If you would like a chance to win Lamie Pie, email me at babyreviews@gmail.com with your name and address and tell me why your little one would love Lamie Pie. A winner will be announced on January 15th!

If you would like to be taken directly to the Tender Embrace collection, which includes Lamie Pie, click here!

If you would like to learn more about Gina Freehill and her designs, click here!

Nature's Baby

Nature's Baby is a family owned and operated company and the all natural baby products were developed by a Mom, looking for safe products to use on her daughter's sensitive skin.

I tried the Conditioner and Detangler on Baby G. It is a 70% organic formula made with Organic Aloe, Organic Comfrey, Organic Calendula and Organic Chamomile. You can leave it in, or rinse it out. Either way, your little one's hair will be silky soft and smelling yummy and you can be sure that her sensitive skin will not be irritated. I can't tell you all the gunk that Baby G put's in her hair, and getting a comb through it can be very painful for her. I use the Conditioner in the tub and rinse it out, but on days when I do not wash her hair, I use it as a detangler. It makes her tangles very manageable. I thought that leaving in the Detangler would make her hair look greasy, but it doesn't at all! We love this product.

I also tried out the Face & Body Moisturizer. Nature's Baby certified their own Aloe Farm so they would be sure that the Aloe used in their products would be safe and pure. Not only does Aloe have moisturizing properties, but it also can heal irritated skin. Made with Organic Aloe and Organic Olive Oil, this moisturizer absorbs quickly and locks the moisture in, keeping your little one's skin soft all day. This moisturizer is gentle enough to use everyday.

Visit the Nature's Baby Web site to see all the products offered!

Final Thoughts On Sensa Weightloss

After 2 months of using the Sensa weightloss system, I am down 10 lbs and have transformed the way I eat. Although I only lost 10 lbs (I was hoping for more), I think that Sensa has trained me to eat smaller portions and has gotten me on the road to permanently modifying my eating habits. I think that Sensa can help a lot of the over eaters out there and you will most likely lose weight along the way! Thanks Sensa!

Eating with Flair

It is awful hard to find that perfect high chair that can handle your child's eating habits as well as match your style and decor. Boon offers a great alternative to the "standard" plastic or wooden high chair. The Flair fit in perfectly with our reviewers "retro" style kitchen.

Not only was this a high chair a great conversation piece, it was ultra functional as well. Our reviewer loved the seamless design, which made cleanup very easy! The waterproof pad was easy to remove and also provided comfort for the little one. Our reviewer thought that the best feature was the pneumatic lift. This allowed the chair to be adjusted to any table with ease. The chair glides easily across floors but also locks in place as well. The tray is adjustable and removable for easy cleaning. You can find this chair in white/blue, white/orange and white/pink. Our reviewer thought it was very easy to put together, she did it without the directions. However, she did feel that it was a bit heavy to pick up (28 lbs). With Boon donating 10% of profits to children's charities, we thought the Flair chair was a great find!

Wallables

Baby G always wants to grab at the pictures hanging on her wall...and now she can! Wallables-the soft, 3D wall decorations for children's rooms.

These are so cute. When I found the website and saw the products, I had to have them right away. Wallables are a soft, 3D product, made from a soy based foam, that sticks to your child's wall with heavy duty velcro. The cute decor hangings can be removed and repositioned as often as your little one likes. Your little one can take them down and play with them, and you don't have to worry about them breaking or hurting your little one. Wallables come in all sorts of themes! You can get your favorite Disney characters, letters to spell your child's name or a bright and whimsical dragonfly or lady bug. We love Wallables and Dotty the Dragonfly is Baby G's favorite decoration on her wall! At a very inexpensive $19.99, Wallables make a great baby shower gift or birthday present for your favorite little one.

Triderma, Baby Skincare

I was happy when I found Triderma, I am always looking for something for my little one's sensitive skin.

All Purpose Aloe Healing & Cleansing Gel

This is the all in one for scrapes and chaffing! It acts as a mild cleanser while it soothes and relieves irritated skin. The aloe gently cleanses and offers the skin nutrients to heal faster. You can use this to cleans scrapes, diaper rash or even to just protect your little one's chin from drool!

Extreme Itch & Dryness Fast Healing Cream

This is a medical strength formula with sensitivity in mind. There are no harsh steroids or cortisone in this cream. It helps lock in moisture while helping skin block out harmful particles. You can use this for baby eczema or just everyday skin dryness. Baby G has eczema and this helped with the itching but did not irritate her skin. It kept her skin soft too.

Severe Diaper Rash Fast Healing Cream

This non greasy cream offers 5 times the healing power of normal diaper rash creams. It soothes diaper rash, begins healing instantly and creates a barrier so that diaper rash won't come back. I really liked this cream, it was not heavy and thick. It felt more like a moisturizer than a diaper rash cream. It wiped off skin easily too. I do have to say though, Triderma Severe Diaper Rash Cream did seem to work, but I prefer my old stand by, Triple Paste.

HEART2HEART by ERGObaby

The new HEART2HEART, infant insert has arrived! ERGObaby spent a lot of time working with customer feedback, research studies and infants to come up with the best possible way to carrier your little one...tummy to tummy.

The new HEART2HEART supports your infant's pelvis, hip joint and leg position which takes the pressure off of the unmatured spine. There is extra cushion to support your little ones developing neck and keep them comfy next to you for as long as you like.

Our reviewer was blown away by the new insert. With her first child, she used the original insert with her ERGObaby carrier and was happy with it. However, with her second little one, she got to try out the new HEART2HEART infant insert. Even though she was happy with the original, she felt that the new insert supported her little one more fully and made him more comfortable than before. He was able to sleep and be comfy, with the HEART2HEART that was contoured to fit his little body better. She was able to go about her day with hands free ease, knowing that her little one was safe and comfy, all the while being close to her, strengthening their bond as mother and son.

Clean+Green

Did you know that poor indoor air quality is usually attributed to everyday cleaning products that we use? The chemicals are absorbed into the air we breathe everyday! It is normal to assume that the air inside you home is clean, you are not alone in thinking this.

In comes Clean+Green. These are eco-friendly pet cleaning supplies. Clean+Green safely removes pet stains and odors, while not being harmful to you, your children or your pets. These products are made with ingredients that are all natural, 100% biodegradable and recyclable. Clean+Green is non toxic, non flammable, non carcinogenic, won't damage the ozone, VOC free, CFC free and perfume free. Each product is formulated to lift a specific stain and can be used on rugs, carpets, sofas, tile and wood floors.

I have used many cleaning products, having 4 cats, it is very important to be able to lift stains from my couches and my carpet. Clean+Green was able to successfully lift the cat puke stain from my carpet and totally eliminated the urine odor when I sprayed it in the liter box. It was nice to know that I was using a product that wouldn't harm my cats, be safe for my daughter and not create chemicals for us to breathe. Sea-Yu Enterprises, the makers of Clean+Green, offers a full line of products, including a de-skunk spray for dogs! You can buy the items at Walmart, PETCO, Pet Smart and Pet Supplies Plus.