Do your momma thing. And I'll do mine.

Can I vent here? I am sick to death of people, other moms especially, wagging their fingers from atop their soap box! From breast feeding to cloth diapering, the CIO pros and cons, jarred baby food vs homemade. It’s enough to make my blood boil and my brain explode. ENOUGH!!

Win a Trellie- The Stylish Call Notifier!

Right before Christmas I was watching Wendy Williams and learned about the fabulous Trellie and fell in love with the concept. You see, I am one of those phone "always on silent" girls and I often miss calls, mostly from my hubby. I just hate the constant chimes of text messages, games or facebook when I am out and about doing something. The Trellie has solved this problem for me! You see, this nifty little device can be synced with your phone and it lights up when you get a call. You hang this from your purse, or your keys and you have a visible way of knowing someone is calling!

Dr Browns baby feeding

Like most mothers of young toddler’s meal time can be very interesting. Good plates, bowls, spoons etc are needed. Luckily I came across Dr Brown’s products and really wanted to try them out including their specialty wipes.  They were very kind and sent me a whole box of supplies.

The first item I received was a 3 pack of specialty wipes. Nose& Face wipes, Pacifier & Bottle Wipes, and Tooth & Gum wipes. All three are naturally derived, free from alcohol and parabeans so they are safe for the babies face, mouth and their pacifiers. The ones for the pacifier are unscented but the Tooth & Gum ones are scented like grapes and smell so good. I may be bias as grape is my favorite flavor and purple is one of my favorite colors.  Brushing teeth is very important but sometimes we are out and about so using the wipes for the teeth is great. Fallon also doesn’t mind getting her face wiped with these ones. She usually hates it with the other wipes, so it’s nice to find one that she actually likes.

Next, I received a 4 pack of spoons. They aren’t your typical spoons; they are shaped like a spatula. Fallon loves them. She can hold onto them very easily and feed herself.  Plus just like the plates and bowls they come in really cute bright colors.

Tools4Wisdom Planners

I was looking for a planner for my mom as she needs something a little more detailed than I do. It was great timing as I was asked by Tools4Wisdom to check out their planners. I’m very glad that I said yes.

The planner I chose was an 11x9 spiral notebook that is monthly week to day, daily journal. I know the planner is big, 11x9 probably won’t fit in your purse but more on your desk or someplace you always are in the house.

Katazoom Review and Giveaway

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Sponsored by: Katazoom

I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Katazoom and receiving this decal (seen in the picture above) to try out and review! The decal arrived fairly quickly after placing my order. Attaching it to the area of your choice is REALLY simple! All you need to do is clean the wall surface, and peel off the back sticker of the decal and stick it to that area. Use a credit card to flatten it against the wall, and peel the front sticker off from top to bottom, and your decal is on your wall and looking great! I chose that quote to remind me that the little conversations and phone calls I get to have with my husband while he's deployed for the next 5 months will be the biggest memories of this time for us, and I need to enjoy them as much as I can! I have it over my bed so I wake up every morning and read it as a little reminder! :)   I highly recommend this company if you would like a decal for your house! Their website has many of them listed for each room in the house, but you can put them wherever you want! The winner of this giveaway will win a $25 gift card to Katazoom! Good luck, and enter using the Giveaway Tool below!

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Air Scrubber Plus – Kindle Fire Giveaway

Indoor air pollution may be 2-5 times, and occasionally, more than 100 times higher than outdoor levels. Sources of pollution include heating oil, gas, kerosene, coal, wood, and tobacco products; building materials and furnishings; household cleaning products; central heating and cooling systems and humidification devices; and outdoor sources such as radon, pesticides, and outdoor air pollution that enter the home.

Air Scrubber Plus® with ActivePure™ technology is based on a variation of the technology originally developed for use in the International Space Station and is recognized as the exclusive Certified Space Technology by the Space Foundation in its category. Air Scrubber Plus offers the only environmental technology that is scientifically proven to actually reduce contaminants in the air and surfaces of the home.

Working through your existing heating and air conditioning system, Air Scrubber Plus uses proprietary catalytic technology to reduce dust, pet dander and odors in your home. You can reduce common smells such as pet odor, cigarette smoke, paint fumes, mold smells and the occasional burnt food odor.

The difference in air quality is noticeable; the air is fresher and the surfaces are cleaner, with an up to 99% reduction in contaminants on surfaces, like kitchen counters and toilet seats. Dust, allergens, mildew and odor-causing bacteria are proven to be significantly reduced with Air Scrubber Plus.

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Our Favorite Features of Air Scrubber Plus® with ActivePure™ technology:

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Win! Air Scrubber Plus is sponsoring an Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 16 GB Tablet giveaway (retail value $229) to promote their incredible new indoor air purification incredible technology during National Home Indoor Air Quality and Awareness Month.

Special thanks to AnaB Social for hosting this giveaway. Huge thanks to airscrubberplus.com and all the fabulous participating bloggers as well! Giveaway ends March 7th at 11:59 pm, open to residents of U.S., ages 18+. See detailed terms and conditions on entry form. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below (see directions on how to enter here). Thank you!

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Disclosure:  I have not been compensated for this post. The Nurse Mommy blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. We will only recommend products or services that we feel are of benefit to our readers. The Nurse Mommy is not responsible for prize fulfillment; sponsor will be responsible for prize fulfillment. This event is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. If you have any questions, please contact me at Katrina.gehman {at} gmail COM The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

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Monk's Bar & Grill

We were on a little vacation this past weekend in the Wisconsin Dells. For those who live in Wisconsin know that this is the indoor waterpark hub of the country. While we were there we had the opportunity to eat dinner at Monks Bar & Grill. I had heard really good things about this place so I was very excited to take my family there and eat.

The location we went to is downtown Wisconsin Dells and really easy to find. It definitely has a bar feel to it but not in the way that would be standoffish, it’s inviting. You can tell it’s a Wisconsin place as there are memorabilia all over the place for the Badgers, and TV’s to watch the sports games.

We were seated by the host right away and made us feel very welcome. The waiter didn’t have the attitude of oh just another day at work. You could really tell he likes his job and loves talking to people. On the wall by our booth was a collage of firefighter patches from all over the place. My daughter didn’t really know what they were so it was a great time to tell her about them and teach her. Once we explained it she thought it was really cool.

The Breeze from Dizzy Shoes are Fabulous! Win Your Own Pair of Shoes.

Like all girls, I just love shoes, and own way more than I need. Recently, Dizzy Shoes contacted me and of course, this was a dream come true because they offered me SHOES!! The pair I chose are jelly shoes! Now, if you are close to my age (yep, I am getting old) you might remember that jelly shoes were all the RAGE! I know I wanted some but my Mom would not get them for me because she said that style looked uncomfortable, and I was so jealous of my classmates. Guess What, Mama? I finally get my jellies- neener neener! Dizzy Shoes has a jelly shoe that is completely redone and not at all like the jellies of the past. These are very chic, stylish, fun but grown up and classy!!

I decided on The Breeze. These cute shoes are ballet flats (at 5'9 I refuse heels) and are dressy enough to wear to church or even a wedding, because of the sparkly bow on top. I was concerned that the jelly shoes would cause my feet to sweat and become uncomfortable, but that is not the case at all! In fact, The Breeze shoe from Dizzy Shoes is SO comfortable and by far my most comfortable dress shoe! These are definitely my go to shoe now. My only complaint? They are not offered in more colors!

32oz powerade for $0.25 at CVS

Shop at CVS? They have a great deal starting today 1/19. You can buy a 32oz bottle of Powerade for only 0.25 when you use a coupon and redeem on iBotta. Check it out now!

$0.50 Powerade Zero pintable

$0.50 Poewrade Zero (iBotta deposit)

Final price then is $0.25 per bottle

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. 

Bath & Body Works free lotion

Go HERE to get a free 3 oz Body Lotion in the new Sun, Sky or Air! No purchase necessary. Click 'Get Offer' to have the coupon emailed to you. Expires January 19, 2014


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Simpson's Sheep Won't Go To Sleep

Fallon is getting to the age where books are amazing and she loves to “read” them and also likes us to read them to her. So when I got the chance to review a new book from Peter Pauper Press, I of course said yes, as they have such great children’s books.

Simpon’s Sheep Won’t Go To Sleep is a very cute book written by Bruce Arant about a farmer that is trying to get his sheep to sleep at night and they don’t cooperate. So he has to think of a way to help them.

Luna Star Naturals- tween makeup

Like most girls Mya is fascinated with makup. She always has been. When she was little I would put “pretties” on her face just to have fun. The only problem is that those “pretties” were my make made for adults and not little girls. Luna Star Naturals has created a line of makeup for girls that are skipping all the chemicals. I definitely wanted my daughter to try this.

Valentine Sweetheart Event: Win a FABULOUS prize pack for jewelry, flowers or chocolate!

Love is in the Air! We here at The Nurse Mommy, thought you might love to win one of the fantastic prize packs hosted by Blogger Powered Media, so we are joining in! 


Welcome to the Valentines Sweetheart Event! We are really excited about this event.  We will have a total of 3 winners! This event is hosted by Blogger Powered Media and co-hosted by Dixieland Mom Product & Travel Reviews and  So Cal Coupon Mommy. 

Easy Canvas Prints

I have always loved the look of canvas’s especially if it’s a photo I took and not just a random one. Recently I was contacted to do a review on Easy Canvas Prints and theirs. I of course said yes and knew right away what photo I wanted to use for it. 

Introducing the NEW Tommee Tippee Pacifiers!

As you know, we adore Tommee Tippee! All of our baby feeding and baby soothing products are Tommee Tippee, and it is a brand I trust 100%! I was recently contacted to review the NEW Closer to Nature Everyday Pacifier with my little man. Initially he was a little perplexed because this pacifier is one size all around, and is not flat on the bottom like the other Tommee Tippee pacifiers. This pacifier is made so a baby accepts it from day one. It is made like the Closer to Nature bottle line, which means it mimics the breast more than other Tommee Tippee (or other brand) pacifiers. My little man is a year old, so he has come rather accustomed to pacifiers with a flat bottom, so it took him a few to get used to the new and improved pacifier. Now he loves it and it is his new favorite. He will throw down any other paci for these!

• Specially designed for baby acceptance from the first attempt
• Symmetrical orthodontic shape
• Traditional shield style with modern-but-understated designs
• BPA and phthalate-free silicone
• Available in 3 sizes/age stages – 0-3M, 0-6M and 6-18M
• Dishwasher and sterilizer safe

Glasstic- Shatterproof Glass Water bottle

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I have a ton of water bottles around the house, and we use them all the time. Recently I was asked to try a new water bottle from Glasstic . It is made from glass and plastic, so I figured I would give it a try. I’m really glad I did.

my pregnancy with hyperemesis gravidarum

I am not one of those people that enjoy pregnancy. I’m not going to lie. For me it was horrible almost from the start.  Would I do it again? NO, do I regret it? Not for a second. The fact that I wouldn’t do it again doesn’t mean that I regret it. I just wish it was different. I wish I had the opportunity to enjoy being pregnant. I did it three times, and have 2 amazing daughters, but I’m done. I can’t do it again. For those who don’t know me I will explain why and share my story about when I was pregnant with Fallon.

Since my pregnancy with my oldest daughter was very difficult, I was educated and prepared for a long road, what I was not prepared for is just how bad the pregnancy with Fallon was. I will back track a little. My husband and I getting pregnant wasn’t impossible, but it wasn’t easy either. It was more like the odds of winning the lottery. So when we got pregnant in July of 2011 we were shocked. In august though, I lost the baby. A few months later in November we were shocked again when we found out I was pregnant. I had this weird gut feeling that I was and still had a home test from before so at 2am when I woke up to go to the bathroom I figured why not. I was shaking when it was positive and woke my husband up to come into the bathroom. I really should have played it cool and done something really cute to tell him, but yea that went out the window in about 2.5 seconds when I called him in. Oh well, it’s a funny story to tell anyway.

Helloflo

I know this is a topic that most of us parent dread. The period talk with our little girls. So I will warn you ahead of time so you can stop reading if you’re not ready.

I am a mom to an almost 11 year old (on the 20^th of Jan). I know that she’s about to get her period like any day now, and yes that terrifies me. We have had the talk but I’m not really sure she’s ready. While I was preparing for what to get her for that time, I came across Helloflo. They specialize in subscription boxes for when you have your period. What caught my eye is their period starter kit. I really wanted to know more and was very excited when they agreed to send me a kit to review.

Did your mom or sibling sit you down and give you the talk? Or did you just have to learn everything from school or friends? I had the combination of both, which is also awkward.

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Jamaroos, Musical ABC's App: Review

Jamaroos Musical ABCs

I'm always on the search for good apps for my boys. We are tablet people, so naturally our kids want to play on ours and I feel better if at least a good portion of of their apps are educational. I have a few apps I especially like that reinforce stuff we are learning. I homeschool so there are times when I need one child or the other to work independently while I work one on one with the other. This is where the apps usually come in, not to mention car trips or doctor's waiting rooms and restaurants.   

Health and Beauty Giveaway: Win One of Two FANTASTIC packages!

       

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personal-planner.com

It’s that time of year again. We hear that a lot around holiday’s don’t we? Anyway, it’s the time of year to think about planners. I’m very much a person that likes to plan things out, so I know what’s going on. Personal-planner contacted me to try out their personalized planner. Like I said before, being a person who likes to know what’s going on I jumped at the chance.

The first thing I loved was their very user friendly website. You just click on the create your own button and go from there. Just follow the steps and you get to personalize it to the max. I chose a really cute picture of my girls to have on the front rather than just a plain color, but if you like solid colors you can do that too. You can also choose from their cover designs.  One really awesome thing is that if you need a new planner in the middle of the year you can order it and start it at any time. It doesn’t have to start in January. That way you aren’t wasting half of the planner.

For size, I chose the medium. It’s perfect for me as it fits in my purse or diaper bag and I can take it wherever.

Ti Scrubs- Antimicrobial and SOFT! Win your set now!

In my line of work, comfortable scrubs are a necessity. You see, I am not a typical nurse. I am a nurse in a pediatric setting that is more like a daycare for medically fragile kids. Sure, we give meds, suction and do g-tube feedings. We sometimes even have crises that require more intensive treatments, but for the most part we are up and down, cuddling and changing diapers. The constant motion means we NEED to be comfortable. Thankfully my work does allow us to wear jeans and t-shirts, but I do like the functionality of scrubs, and all the pockets.

Citrus Lane December Box Rocked My Socks!

We love Citrus Lane. Seriously! We were subscribed for close to a year but recently ended our subscription only because we were under a financial strain. I was/am totally sad to see it go though. I was very lucky to receive the December box for review last month, and was really happy with what it contained!!

Citrus Lane sent me a Melissa and Doug Farm Animal Knob Puzzle. Even though my little man (11 months) is more interested in chewing on this than actually playing, I know we will have a lot of fun with it in the future. In fact, one of the only things I saved from my eldest was wooden puzzles. Simply because they are so expensive, and we had such a great time playing with them together! As most Moms know, Melissa and Doug is one of the top name in wooden puzzles, so definitely a quality item!

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Ella's Kitchen Offers Natural, Healthy Baby Food!

As much as I would love to be one of those mommies that are in the kitchen making homemade baby food, I am not. I even went as far as purchasing the materials, and reviewing a baby food cookbook, but to be honest I do not even like to cook for the adults in the house, much less my baby. What is a mom who lacks seriously in the Susie Homemaker area to do to provide her littlest ones with healthy, nutritious foods? In steps Ella's Kitchen! The foods made at Ella's Kitchen are 100% natural, nutritious and made in handy convenient pouches.

Sensory Star Publishing--Jessie and the Super Sensorific Seashore

There are fewer things in life that excite me like a company that tries to spread awareness about Autism.  When you have a child who lives with sensory issues every day it makes you want to tell everyone you know about these special, amazing, bright kids.  I know from experience the pain of having to sit and listen to teachers tell me how different my child is.  How he just does not fit in with the group.  I have watched as he chose to play alone because it was easier than trying to figure out appropriate social interaction.  I have also been there to watch him have a complete meltdown because of a sensory overload.  It is pretty hard to watch your little boy go through something that he does not know how to control.  That is why when I was given the opportunity to review a book from Sensory Star Publishing, I jumped at the opportunity.

Ozeri Green Earth Smooth Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan

Ok, so I’m not the world’s best cook (I can hear my friends gasping in surprise right now), but I do cook once in a while. When I do I usually make simple stuff. Scrambled eggs are one of my favorite things to make with cheese. It’s high in protein and pretty easy to make.  I was offered by Ozeri to review their Green Earth Smooth Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan. I knew even if I wasn’t the one using it a lot, my family would love this, so I of course I said yes.