Monday, June 8, 2015

Welcome Our Newest Addition

                   I am so proud to announce the newest addition to our family! Landon Carter was born on October 2, 2014. He was born at exactly 41 weeks and weighed 7lbs and 15oz. He has brought us such joy. It's been so much fun having another boy in the family, because my first born son is now 11. Following my first born son came 2 girls, so it's been a while since I have bought baby boy clothes.
                 I think the best part about having a new baby in the family is just watching him grow and add beautiful memories to keep dear to our hearts. I started to cloth diaper Landon right from birth. Cloth diapering has been going awesome! I absolutely love to cloth diaper! I even use cloth wipes which helps to save us even more money! My current Cloth Diaper stash consists of pretty much all FuzziBunz.
               I do have to admit that I am not very fond of their new sizing on their "One Size" cloth diapers. They use to be pretty large and so you could downsize them pretty well, but now they are very trim and are much smaller. I am definitely needing to find another brand that I like, because these will simply not work out well for us. FuzziBunz One Size cloth diapers has what they call "S" or "L" One Size. To me that is not a true "One Size."
               I am hoping to try out a few brands to see what works best for us. It's been only 1 year between potty training Brooklyn and giving birth to Landon, but I guess the cloth diaper companies have changed their patterns since that time.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Impress Nails

Impress Nails



'The new innovation from Broadway offers an exciting nail collection which is easy to apply , doesn't damage the nail bed, is long lasting with high shine and comes in a variety of colours and patterns for the ultimate fashionable look'

This is what Broadway have to say about there new Impress nails. I for one avoid false nails like the plague, I've never had a good experience with them. They end up being a pain to apply & then when you finally take them off your nails are left damaged. So when these arrived for me to try I was excited but extremely apprehensive.
You get 24 nails in a range of 12 sizes. Each nail comes with a plastic tab that you gently remove to apply to your nail. Broadway definitely make it sound easy & the pictures on the back of the pack make it look easy & it really was. It took me less than 5 minutes to apply all the nails. A quick swipe of the cleansing wipe, peel off the tab, stick to my nails & I was done.
The sizes & shapes were a perfect fit meaning there was no filing & even better it meant there was no awkward moments trying to use my nails afterwards. We've all had that moment your trying to send a text when your wearing false nails & it just doesn't work. I had none of this. I even had some comments from strangers complimenting my nails & when I told them they were stick ons they were shocked.

Broadway claim they can last up to a week when applied properly. I applied mine late on Monday night & removed them on Friday night purely because I was planning on doing some DIY on Saturday so I didn't want the nails to get covered in paint. I took pictures each day, the pictures all look the same purely because the nails lasted so well.
The only downside to the nails were on Wednesday a tiny gap appeared between my nail bed & the nail which meant any time I was doing anything with my hair it would get caught between the gap & pull.

Removal was easy, a quick dab of nail varnish remover & the nails peeled off. My own nails underneath weren't damaged in the slightest in fact they were looking healthier than before.

Pros - Long lasting natural looking nails which are perfect if you have an event to attend or your heading away for a few days & don't have time for a manicure.

Cons - The slight gap that appeared between the nail & my nail bed.

Impress nails are available from pharmacies nationwide. The block colours retail for $7.99 & the pattern nails retail for $9.99

Saturday, January 28, 2012


                                                            ZChocolate Review
Having a hard time thinking of a unique and perfect gift for Valentine's Day? ZChocolate is the Perfect gift! When I received my ZChocolates in the mail not only were they super fast at delivery, but I had no idea how amazing this gift was until I opened the box. I was so amazed at how special this gift was!
First off I noticed that the box of chocolates were in a gift bag that had a pocket in the front with a customized note(perfect for those special words for your Valentine) and behind the note was a tiny booklet telling you what was in each piece of chocolate.( Some of the chocolates were numbered as well.) The bag was tied with a leather string and looped with a wooded heart. When I opened the bag I was blown away, because right away I noticed that the beautiful wooden box had a heart cut out of the top and the piece was what was tied to the bag. So, what is so unique about this box of chocolates you ask, the front of the box had my name engraved on it! How special is that! =)  
 These are no ordinary chocolate these chocolates would be really good with some coffee or even a glass of wine. Pascal Cadet has created 26 exquisite recipes numbered 0-24 including the zChocolat exclusively for Zchocolat. Their combined experience has resulted in worldwide availability of the finest french chocolates in the world. These are only available online These signature dark, milk or white chocolates include rich ganaches prepared with the highest quality French butter and cream and finely textured pralines with an avant-garde mixture of Valencia almonds and Piedmont hazelnuts. Caffet's secret is his combination of artistic passion, culinary purity and years of experience.
 These are perfect for Valentines Day coming up, a Birthday Gift, or even just to tell that someone special that you love them. I know I would love these chocolates all year round. Shipping for this item was really fast and they ship DHL Express. Check out their site to get your chocolate for all occasions. zChocolat.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Bumgenius 4.0 One Size Cloth Diaper Review & Giveaway

Cloth diapering has never been so easy!
bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diapers feature patent pending butterfly closure system to provide a comfortable, trim fit. This simple design makes cloth diapering as easy as using disposables. The familiar design makes bumGenius one-size cloth diapers perfect for care providers who might be resistant to cloth diapering (including daycares).
Less Clutter
bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diapers fit most babies from 7 to 35+ pounds. No more sorting by size or having to carry multiple diapers when going out. Three snap-downs on the front of the diaper* allow you to easily adjust the size of the diaper as your baby grows. For newborns, fold down the insert stopper for an extra-small rise.
Only the Best for Your Baby
The soft, waterproof outer fabric keeps the diaper trim on your newborn and toddler. Soft, sueded inner fabric gently wicks moisture away from your baby’s skin. Super stretchy, gentle leg and back elastic with rolled out casings keeps the yuk in and help to keep red marks away. Our unique covered slot opening keeps your baby protected from moisture.
 I was sent a BumGenius 4.0 One Size Pocket Diaper to review from http://www.sweetbottomsbaby.com/  in Dazzle and I have to say that this is one of my new favorite diapers! The slot in the back is large enough to fit several inserts in for that extra protection for nap time or bed time. It isn't bulky on. It washes up very nice and last a really long time. I have never had a problem with any leaking from this diaper. This diaper gives you lots of choice to do the correct sizing for your baby. Sweet Bottoms Baby has 17 colors in the Bumgenius. One of the Best things about http://www.sweetbottomsbaby.com/  is that they offer FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS!! There is NO certain amount that you have to spend to get the free shipping either! They have amazing customer service as well and they get back with you right away with any questions that you may have.

http://www.sweetbottomsbaby.com/  is sponsoring 1 Bumgenius 4.0 One Size Cloth Diaper Giveaway, so you all have 2 weeks to enter the Awesome Giveaway! I know that you all will love this BumGenius Cloth Diaper as much as I do! Good Luck!! =) a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thursday, December 29, 2011

A Warm Welcome To My Blog!

Welcome to my Blog! ;) My name is Michelle and I am a proud stay at home mommy of 4 beautiful children. We just welcomed our 4th baby girl Brooklyn Mackenzie on July 17, 2011! We are very blessed to have her in our arms due to the fact that we almost lost her due to a blood clot behind the placenta at 11 weeks pregnant. It was very scary not knowing what the next day would bring. We are very blessed to have a very healthy sweet baby girl on our hands.

The day my sweet Brooklyn was born I became a stay at home mommy. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home with my 4 year old and the new baby through the day. They grow up so fast and with a blink of an eye they are 9 years old. My sweet Emily will be 10 in March and Nathaniel will be 8 in April. Raising 4 children isn't always easy but it is so worth it at the end of the day.

When Brooklyn turned 5 weeks old I decided to cloth diaper to help save on money. We are now going on 4 1/2 months of cloth diapering and I Love it!! At first it was a bit confusing with all of the different types, styles, and brands but I am slowly trying out different brands to find ones that will work best for us. I love reading and viewing reviews on them because one mom's advice to another is like gold!

Some of you may know me already from my Vlogging on YouTube. I have been Vlogging for over 2 years now I believe. I got more serious about vlogging just right before I got pregnant with Brooklyn. I am glad that I did because I have made some pretty awesome friends from it! Mommy advice is the best and I love to give it and receive it!  Please subscribe and join us in our journey!