mommy's reviews

Hi everyone!! Ok. So. I know it has been awhile...hopefully some of you have stuck around! So much has happened since I blogged last...I am going to try to get in a few reviews and giveaways here and there so if you are interested, stay tuned for a fun and YUMMY review and giveaway that is coming soon! Thanks for your loyalty and for your interest in my blog. Hopefully I am able to be more consistent moving forward. :)

How many of you are super athletic and active during the summer months? I used to be...prior to having children and now, it seems I chase them all around so that counts as something, right? One concern that many athletes and active people have during the summer is hydration and the risk of dehydration, especially if you live in a hot/tropical climate. We life in NY state so we have four full seasons, our summers can be hot and humid and if you are active, that can be challenging. The other issue that many run into is having a sports drink that can replenish and refresh their system that is gluten free and healthy for them too. Food allergies can limit the choices when it comes to hydration drinks. So, today I am going to introduce you to The Pickle Juice Company . This company specializes in gluten-free sports drinks that will stop muscle cramps in their tracks and keep you hydrated and refreshed no matter what activities you are participating in this summer! Before I continue wi...

As a mom to four children now, I have faced the dreaded time of life in 3 of my children's development and that time is potty training time. I feel like it's a struggle each time for me and I dread it every single time. I find it totally exciting when they "get it" but the time in between is so hard sometimes, it's hard to feel that they are making any progress. I remember with my first child, I did all the tricks...I put the potty in the living room where she spent most of her time, I set a timer for 30 minutes and had her go every time the timer beeped, I put her in underwear, I let her run naked, I gave her treats but nothing NOTHING worked. She wasn't fully potty trained until she decided that she wanted to be and that was at age 4. That was 2 full years after I started her. Boooo. Not fun. My second child (my son) was fully potty trained at 4 as well and now, I am in full potty training mode with my just-turned 4 year old. We've been cracking down ...

I have been a mom now for almost 8 years and each of my babies (four of them) have been so different. I am also a breastfeeding mom whose babies like to wean themselves...except for my almost 2 year old. She doesn't seem to want to stop anytime soon. :) I remember back when my second child decided to wean himself...he refused to drink cow's milk but still needed milk of some kind. At the time, I searched for solutions and different options for him but didn't want to go with soy or almond milk and those seemed the most readily available. A family in my church was selling goat's milk and after I talked with them for a bit about their milk, they gave me some to try. I loved it because I could freeze it without it spoiling and better yet, my son enjoyed it too. Now, he still was fussy about what he drank but at least I could get him to drink something that was milk. I was happy. I've never had a baby refuse cow's milk since him but I now know that goat's milk ...

I am back today with another review from Mamma Chia! You all know how much I love my snacks and since I have been on my quest for a new and healthier "me", I am always in search of healthy snacking options for my family and I. Mamma Chia is a company that uses Chia Seeds in all of their products and they even sell Chia seeds by the bag! I love that. Chia Seeds are so good for you...loaded with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber, these tiny little seeds pack a huge, nutritious punch. I had never tried Chia seeds until I became acquainted with Mamma Chia several months back but I can tell you, I have completely fallen in love with them. They now have a brand new Chia & Greens Beverage that has hit the market and I have the opportunity today to introduce you to this new beverage! Before I dive into my review though, please take a moment and meet the founder behind Mamma Chia and see where her passion originated... It started on a small farm in rural San Diego, where ...

I think that by now, you all know how much laundry I do in any given week. Having four children (little children...I might add) means I am doing alot of laundry...and because we are in the middle of spring time weather that means one thing. MUD. Lots of it too. I really hate this time of year specifically for that one reason. I cannot keep my house, my kids or my floors clean at all. The children are all going stir crazy from being inside throughout the winter so all they want to do when it warms up is go outside. Soooo, I have to be a good mom and let them. My OCD kicks in when they come in the house though...ohhh does it ever kick in. So, I am grateful for my laundry shoot that is in my kitchen, which makes it SUPER easy to toss the dirty clothes directly to the laundry area. We're supposed to be getting some warm temperatures coming soon so hopefully, that will dry things out a bit and we will have less mud and more grass. :) So, when it comes to my laundry detergent, my ...