2009: Summertime Favs For Jay

July 2009

I’m still reminiscing until further notice. This is somewhat of a repost from last year when Jayden was 14 months.

This summer was the first summer that Jayden had the opportunity to actively play outside as a young toddler. At this age, he doesn’t take much to please, so we didn’t want to over prepare for the season. Here are 6 summertime favs for our boy.

1. Baby Spring Float Sun Canopy
This is not your typical inflatable baby float. It is covered in a mesh material which in my opinion makes it more durable and less likely to puncture. There are two inner tubes which inflate in seconds. The adjustable and removable canopy provides shade on sunny days. Jay enjoys traveling around the pool at his great grandma’s house in the spring float. We prefer to keep it inflated, but it deflates and folds to fit back in the included carry and storage bag.

2. Baby Banz Sunglasses
These stylish and durable shades give the eyes a break from all of the squinting that bright beams of sunshine may inflict on the little one. These shades are attached to a wrap around band that adjusts to fit growing noggins.

3. Imse Vimse Swim Diaper
For the price of a pack of disposable swim diapers, you get a cute little reusable diaper that is easy on the tushie and won’t end up residing in landfills for years.

4. UV Skinz
For the price of a couple bottles of sunscreen you get fashionable sun protection that won’t rub off or expire. I get enough of rubbing creams and oils all over him. I get somewhat of a break when he goes outside armed in his UV Skinz.

5. Intex Sunshade Pool*
Although this pool is recommended for children three years old and up, I don’t see why it wouldn’t be suitable for younger children under close supervision. Fill it up halfway, or even a fourth. Jay loves splishin’ and splashin’ in his mini pool. It’s just like being in the tub, but more entertaining.

6. Hugs, Not Bugs! Natural Herbal Insect Repellent
This is a deet- and paraben-free insect repellent for the little ones. I can spitz this over Jay without worrying if it’s going to burn his skin, eyes or nose. It has a fresh lemony-citrus scent, I almost want to use it as a body splash.

* All products without an asterisk were provided for reviewing.

More Photos on Flickr…

A Sponsored Wave Predicted

Now that I’m home from BlogHer, it’s time for me to get my butt into gear. I have quite a few themed reviews to post and possibly a campaign or two. I don’t like my greens to touch my cornbread and I don’t like my reviews and campaigns to touch either, however I am not one to slip in fly by in between posts just to separate the two. Sooo there may be more sponsored content than usual and no I don’t believe in creating a separate blog for that – it just doesn’t make any sense. I mean, if I did that, would you want to hop to yet another URL to read it? I didn’t think so.

Anyway, I’m asking that you bear with me and not turn your noses up as I get that sponsored content posted. As usual, all experiences/reviews will be written with honesty from my point of view. I do care about my readers which is why I’m writing this post. Let’s remember that this is my blog too and this hobby also supports my family and sometimes my sanity, lol. I feel kinda silly for even writing this…justifying what I’ve turned into a semi-career…but you get my drift, right?

On a side note, I’ve edited some unseen photos of Jayden at 9 months. Here’s one of them. The entire set can be viewed here.

Feb 2009 - 9 Months
February 2009 – I miss the husky days.

Time For zZz's

Green beans picked, cucumbers too.

Bread and butter pickles canned. Green beans snapped.

Common floor areas vacuumed. Kitchen cleaned.

Dishes done. Cookies baked. Laundry in progress.

Corn being blanched and frozen.

Projects to wrap up. Emails to answer.

Posts to write, but they are sponsored and I don’t want to bombard you.

I’m doing a lot of this…

Yawn @ 9 months - Feb 2009
Jay at 9 months. Taken Feb 2009.

Reminiscing: Organic Boba Carrier (1G) ♥

We *heart* Boba A few months ago, I received a baby carrier to review; one that I have fallen in love with. But before I post the review, I must first profess my love for the Boba Organic Carrier (1G). It would only be fair as it won me over first. I first reviewed the Boba on that other blog of mine, but I would like to share the love here, too.

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I’m a babywearing enthusiast. I don’t talk babywearing often because I am still searching for the perfect carriers. Since Jayden is much older now and wearing him in a sling requires a little more effort, I want to be able to wear him on my back. I’m considering something similar to a mai tai or the ever so popular Ergo. Something that I wouldn’t have to fight with. Something that I’d be physically and financially comfortable with.

I was sent a Boba Organic Carrier to review and I have been swooned. Absolutely. In the Boba I can comfortably wear Jayden forward or backwards without any straps cutting into my shoulders, neck, or waist. The Boba is designed with high density foam padded shoulder straps and waist straps which I just love. Having a carrier that does not cut into my body is really important to me. The Boba is designed to have higher back support, so there is absolutely no strain on any part of my body while wearing my growing toddler. To ensure the comfort of the child being worn, Boba incorporates foot straps to support a healthy sitting position. I thought this was a pretty neat feature. I haven’t seen foot straps on any other structured carriers I’ve researched. The Boba can be worn from newborn to 4 years of age or 15 to 45 pounds. Just when I thought my babywearing days were coming to an end, they’ve been extended and that REALLY makes me happy.

November 2009
November 2009

The first time I wore Jayden in the Boba, he didn’t want to be taken out. Talk about a major meltdown. He’s even started bringing it to me indicating that he wants to be worn. I can tell you that the Boba is worth every penny (the 1G was $99 at the time). If I didn’t have the opportunity to review it, I would have nudged family to purchase it as a Christmas gift ;) . I know that this carrier is going to stand by our family. I highly recommend the Boba as a first structured carrier or an addition to a growing collection. The creators of the Boba also created the Sleepy Wrap. Remember when I expressed my love for it? I think I’m becoming brand loyal to NAP, Inc.

If you would like to purchase an Organic Boba Carrier of your own at a 10% discount, enter code mommy-daddy at checkout.

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