Urban Accents Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Brine and Rub Kit- Review and Giveaway

Thanksgiving is only two and a half weeks away, so it is time to begin planning our menus! As I have mentioned before, (I think?) I eat gluten free, so this year it will be all gluten free recipes for me.
The first item that I would like to share about the Urban Accents Gourmet Gobbler Turkey Brine and Rub Kit. If you haven't tried a brine kit before, PLEASE start this year, with this kit! I will never go back to not brining again. The turkey comes out so much juicier, and absorbs and retains the flavors of the spice kit. And I have to say, the spice kit was a perfect blend, flavorful, but not overwhelming (which is rare in poultry spicing kits, I know!).

You can buy it online at urbanaccents.com. It is actually on sale right now, so now is the time to buy! You can enter to win a kit yourself in the Rafflecopter below! Subscribe for updates on the next giveaway, and for my upcoming gluten free Thanksgiving Recipes!

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L'Aura Botanicals Review and Giveaway!!

Hi Everyone!!

Fall is finally here, and what better way to get into the season than with some awesome fall scented body products!

I was recently was told about L'Aura Botanicals on Etsy. She makes AMAZING natural products, like soaps, candles, bath melts, and gift boxes that are perfect for the upcoming holidays! I have tried different products in both the Liquid Sunshine and Cozy scents. Liquid Sunshine smells like the most delicious lemon drop you have ever tasted, and Cozy smells exactly how cozy should smell- warm and encompassing the fall scents! Seriously, the soaps feel and work awesome, and the candles make the whole house smell delightful!

For the giveaway, you can check out her website and choose 2 of either your favorite soap bar, candle, or bath melts from her Etsy store (etsy.com/shop/LauraBotanicals)! Enter through the Rafflecopter below, and subscribe to the blog on the right of the page to ensure more product giveaways!!



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Blue Baby Bum Car Seat and Stroller Canopy Giveaway! Ends 11/15/15 at 12:00 PM PST

It's time for another giveaway!!

Recently, Isla has been having problems falling asleep in her stroller and in her carseat. I couldn't figure out what the problem was, until one day when she was in her stroller pointing at EVERYTHING and making the adorable (but slightly frustrating when it is supposed to be nap time) excited OOOH noise. That's when it hit me-I need to try a car seat canopy!!

Blue Baby Bum has the cutest patterns I have found! And it works so well to shade babies from the sun, and external stimulations. The Car Seat and Stroller Canopy is made in the U.S.A. by parents who understand babies' needs!

Isla has resumed sleeping soundly during her stroller and carseat naps thanks to the Blue Baby Bum Canopy!!

So, to be entered to win a free Blue Baby Bum Carseat Canopy, all you have to do is subscribe to the blog! Current subscribers are already entered! Comments posted below will count for additional entries, as will liking the picture on Instagram (blog_giveaway_tellmeaboutitkid)! This is the pattern that I selected (Giraffe Pink), and I love it!!

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Giveaway AND Promo Code!!-Simba Flip-It Straw Training Cup

Hello Again!

I am really excited to post about the Simba Flip-It Straw Training Cup! My favorite feature about this cup (aside from how cute it is!) is that the straw is actually flexible and has a weight at the bottom, so it will bend according to how Isla tries to drink, and she is able to get every last bit of water by herself! It also doesn't leak around the lid, so I don't have any more random puddles scattered through the house where Isla leaves her cup!

Simba is going to be running a discount code for 15% off this Training Cup on Amazon for us, as well as one reader giveaway! Woohoo!!  Check it out on Amazon, by using the link below with the promo code YNXN4VT8:

http://www.amazon.com/Simba-Flip--Straw-Sippy-Cup/dp/B00ETIV2JM/ref=sr_1_9?m=A38U0AA7EWS0OY&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1442859669&sr=1-9

Enter in the Rafflecopter below (as usual comments are worth an extra point), and subscribe to the blog on the right of the screen for an additional extra point, and to help us get more items for giveaways!

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Dolphin Organics-Product Review

The more I post, the more you will all see how obsessed with lavender I am! I am basically a sucker for anything lavender scented (truthfully, I love most all essential oil smells!). And as you can also tell, I use natural products whenever possible on Isla. So it's no surprise that I am officially a huge fan of Dolphin Organics baby wash.

Naturally, the scent that I currently am using is Norfolk Lavender. It makes Isla's hair smell so sweet, and feel incredibly soft! They are safe for sensitive skin, since they are made of natural ingredients, paraben-free, gluten-free. And they are PETA Certified cruelty-free and vegan! All of my favorites packed into one product! Try them out at dolphinorganics.com, and let me know what you think!!

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Giveaway! Nawgum by Mello & Co.

Isla's teething so far has been nothing short of a nightmare. Not only has she been EXTRA clingy to me, but we are constantly searching for ways to soothe the pain. I have tried so many remedies, from a frozen washcloth for her to chew on, to little vibrating teethers. The problem was she refused to keep anything but her fingers in her mouth, then she would bite her finger too hard and cry.

Enter: The Nawgum. This is an amazing teething toy that she will actually keep in her mouth, and it really seems to relieve her pain! She puts it in her mouth, and her whining turns to content baby babble noises! It is shaped like a finger, so Isla can chew it and have the same relief without biting herself (or me!).

I wish I knew about this sooner, because it can be used on babies as young as 3 months old (with parent's supervision of course), all the way through older children (up to 10 years) with oral aversions. It's non-toxic, BPA-Free, and CPSC compliant.

Enter below through the Rafflecopter to win a free Nawgum! And don't forget to subscribe to this blog to be notified when new giveaways start!

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Bundle Organics Juice- Discount Code!

Recently, I have become a huge proponent of juicing. I am trying to juice on a regular basis, at least once a day, but to be honest, making your own juice takes a LOT of clean up time that I don't always have. Bundle Organics has been a life saver on my juice quest! They make SUPER healthy juices that have no added sugar, no preservatives, and is made of straight fruits and veggies, with some added vitamins and minerals like Folic Acid, Calcium, and Omega-3. I have tried all three flavors, and they are all delicious! Dark Berry Veggies is the sweetest, so I use it to make Isla's teething ice pops! They are actually the first line of USDA organic juices recommended for pregnant and nursing mothers, and they were created with an OB-GYN and Dietitian, so I know that Isla and I are getting our vitamins! Try them out and let me know what you think! Go to bundleorganics.com, and type in TELLME15 at check out for a 15% off discount until Sunday!

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Giveaway! Weleda Calendula and White Mallow Diaper Rash Creams

I will admit, I have a tendency to favor natural products when it comes to Isla. I think all parents want to use the most gentle, healthiest skin care products on their children, yes? My latest love is Weleda Diaper Rash cream in Calendula and White Mallow. Isla is teething (yep it has been a fun month...) and in turn, is getting a really bad diaper rash. I tried Desitin, A&D, and even plain coconut oil per the advice of online home remedies, and none of them seemed to be making a huge difference. These have been a life saver!! After putting them on once, the rash was basically gone, and after the second time that evening, it was cleared! I hope they work as well for you as they did for me and Isla!

You can get these at Whole Foods, or through Weleda's website: www.weleda.com. The White Mallow cream is $15.00 for 1.9 oz., and the Calendula is $14.00 for 2.8 oz. Or... you might win them by entering below!!


Weleda is giving  both of these creams to 3 lucky readers! Just use the Rafflecopter below to enter! Subscribe to our mailing list to the right to be notified for our next giveaway :)

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nuSpin Kids Sip & Spin Review

Our daughter Isla is now 13 months, and she has been trying to master the sippy cup for some time now. Typically, her preference is a bottle if she could get away with it, so cup-training has been a little bit challenging. But, she gets so excited when I bring out the Sip & Spin, so I couldn't wait to share about it! It makes drinking water and juice more fun for her because the top portion spins with each sip!

Isla is totally fascinated by the spinner! It's perfect for babies/kids 12 months and up, so with how much she is using it now, I think its safe to say it is here to stay! You can see her pointing at the spinning portion in this picture:

For me, one of the main factors to determine if I like something is its ease of use. It takes very little suction for her to get the water, and my favorite part, it is SUPER easy to clean. I just take it apart and put it on the top shelf of the dishwasher. 

I'd love to hear all of your stories about it too, so let me know your experiences. Until next time!

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Fullerton Farmers Market Night Out

I have been told that the introduction to any written work is the hardest part, and tonight, I can’t disagree. That is my icebreaker to begin this blog.

If you are like me, you probably want to find products and ideas that make your life easier. I am here to help with that! And in turn, I want your ideas and comments too!

Of course, we can all agree that the best part of a website is the giveaways. I promise, we have plenty of those coming up! But first, I want to post about one of mine and my husband’s favorite date nights: The Farmer’s Market.  Let me put it this way: as new parents, we are cheap. We budget, coupon, and everything else under the sun to help us save money. So our date night ideas are no different.  This is a place where we can spend a few hours, take our time, and spend no money if we so choose, and still feel like we have had a great night! This time though- we chose to spend. How could you not with these berries as an option:

Or these DELICIOUS hummus/dips (The Chipotle Hummus was my favorite for sure, although I ate almost all of the Three Layer Appetizer as well so...)

How about a shout out to my salsa ingredients???

Overall, I'd say the night was a success. Looking forward to our next night on the town!