MOM CONFESSIONALS

If life could be set to music, I’d have a song for every moment…  I’m a dancing kinda gal and when no one is home I love to turn up my favorite song of the moment and just “shake my bootay” or when I just need a break from listening to countless hours of class lectures, I’ll for a moment flip to my “favorites” play list and rock out in my own little world.  There’s something so magical about music and its ability to change your mood so drastically from one moment to the next.  Sometimes you just need to shake loose a rough day or let the stress melt away… and the best thing is… when you find someone to share it with….

{ video was taken with the D5000 in HD provided by Nikon }

{ disclosure: I received product samples from Tommee Tippee and Mom Bloggers Club, but the opinions expressed here are my own }

I am a huge fan of Tommee Tippee!  We use a boatload of their products on a daily basis and that’s why I was thrilled to be a part of the Tommee Tippee Summer Blog Tour.

My son uses their Closer to Nature baby bottles while I’m in school and his grandmother takes care of him.  It was the only bottle he took to when I went back to school and he was no longer on the boob.  We love that it has a soft nipple and is super easy to clean.  His baby food is prepared every morning in individual food pots for convenient dosing during the day, no need to attempt my “chinglish” directions which may or may not be understood.

My daughter eats all of her meals in her weaning bowls snapped onto the easi-mat, which is a godsend.  For those who have toddlers, we all know they can make a mess without even trying.  That’s why we love truly spill proof drink cups.  I’m not quite sure that love is the right word… maybe obsessed with them is better.  To truly appreciate our obsession, think about all the parts you have to wash with other sippy cups and think of how easy it is (or more appropriately, not easy) to wash them.  Their patented valves are used across most of their drinking cups and is a simple two piece snap in.

They have an amazing assortment of products that really grow with your children — in fact I think the infant is due for an upgrade in bottles, maybe sippy cup time?  They have an incredible line of innovative products like their milk bibs which are dubbed “dribble catchers” and are super absorbent helping to reduce redness and rashes.

Tommee Tippee products can now be found in all Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us stores nationwide, as well as on BabiesRUs.com.  Check out my previous post on Tommee Tippee’s Debut. If you “love” Tommee Tippee then “Like” Tommee Tippee on Facebook and follow  Tommee Tippee on Twitter @tommeetippee_na

{ disclosure: I requested and received a sample of reusable produce bags and eczema rescue cream, but the opinions expressed here are my own }

I recently stumbled upon Abe’s Market which brings together an impressive collection of companies that are all green, natural and eco-friendly.  These are all names and brands you have come to know and trust — California Baby, Born Free, Green Toys — as well as new ones you’re guaranteed to be pleased with as well. They’ve got the entire family covered, even the furry four legged ones too.  With a cozy neighborhood market and a selection that rivals superstores, they have items for the gourmet chef, families on a kosher diet, toys, furniture, herbal remedies, and even hard to find items like all natural suncare.

What makes Abe’s Market unique is that it creates a community of sharing and really bringing a face to the companies they seller  - it’s like having a conversation with your best friends.    Every month they bring one of their amazing sellers front and center to tell their story as well as giving them a voice on the blog covering everything from Green Living to even things like Photography tips!  Mom’s are always sharing information and Abe’s Market rewards mom’s for doing what they already naturally do.  By sharing Abe’s Market with (3) of your friends at checkout, you automatically get 10% off your order!

They also have an amazing policy called the Shop Relaxed Guarantee which includes:

• Price Guarantee – if you find the product online for less, they will happily refund you the difference
• Easy Returns – you have a generous 60 days to return any product you are not happy or satisfied with
• Shipping - If you act now until Sunday (7/25/2010), they are offering FREE shipping on your entire order.  Normally a flat rate of $4.99 whether you order one item or fifty…which is still a bargain!

Abe’s Market will be our go to place online for all things green and all-natural by a community that shares and supports Abe’s Market ideals about health and wellness, reliability, trust and honesty.  Check out Abe’s Market at www.abesmarket.com.