All about what moms love
A couple weekends ago I was in a local kids boutique store looking at all of the Tea Collection clothing they have for Spring and Summer. I really love this brand! Their clothes are great quality and incredibly cute. I wanted to buy one of each item!
Right now through May 3rd, you can get an Extra 20% off sale items when you use the code: EXTRA20
Hurry! The sale only lasts through May 3rd and there are limited quantities. I’m headed over there now to see what kind of deals I can get!
I’ve found that sometimes moms need permission to relax. When we have little ones we can feel like the list of to-dos is never ending and when there are things to be done then we feel guilty taking a break.
If you keep going, and going…and going… you will eventually burn out and will be no good to anyone. So, I want to encourage you to schedule breaks in your days. Take a day off during the week for rest and perhaps another day where you are productive but only on the fun things on your list like meeting a friend for lunch, reading a good book, working on a craft or decor project or another task that will rejuvenate you. Also, allow yourself moments in your day to put away the work and relax.
Let go of your guilt and give yourself permission to take care of yourself well. Your kids will watch you and learn how to balance work, fun and rest, which is important for them to learn as well.
Seriously! Ask him what he thinks about you taking breaks in your day to rest and relax and a day in your week to have fun. I am willing to bet that he will be perfectly fine with it and even encourage it. Hopefully he understands that you do your best work and are most productive when you are rested and refreshed. I used to feel guilty because I was guessing that my husband thought I wasn’t doing enough but I was mistaken and talking to him about it made me feel better about taking care of myself.
If you are a single mom it is very important for you to take breaks and get help when you can too. Make it a priority and perhaps find a friend who can help you by watching your kids so that you get time to yourself. Single moms rock and I am so in awe of you!
Join us here every Tuesday as we learn to take better care of ourselves. It’s all about simple reminders and weekly encouragement to not get in a rut that keeps us out of balance and feeling drained.
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Have you seen Happy Nappers yet? Coppin’s Gifts has these cute animals that tuck inside their homes to create a pillow. When nap time is over, ring the door bell on the pillow, wake up the animal, unzip the door, pull the animal out and enjoy playing with this fun Happy Nappers friend.
Happy Nappers come as a Ladybug, Cow, Dragon, Bear, Monkey, Dog, Penguin or Unicorn. My 3 year old was thrilled to receive the Happy Nappers ladybug. It is bright pink in color and super cute! Right away we had to bring it with us everywhere we went and the ladybug got tucked into her home for bedtime.
Happy Nappers are a fun new way to play with stuffed animals and snuggle with them during nap time. They are great for road trips or stays at grandma’s house because you don’t have to bring along a bulky pillow and a stuffed animal. Just bring the Happy Napper and it becomes a pillow. They are very soft and super cuddly.
Happy Nappers are a great gift idea for kids! Think of them for Birthdays, get well gifts, rewards, and just because.
Coppin’s Gifts sells Happy Nappers and other great gifts for kids and adults alike. The are very generously offering a Mommy Kudos the opportunity to WIN a Happy Napper of their choice. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below. If you are reading this in an email or feed reader click here to go to the site to enter.
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I love Hanna Anderson clothing for my kids! I am particularly fond of their dresses and leggings for girls because they are incredibly cute and hold up better than most other brands. I don’t know about you but I have a few girls that would live in dresses all of the time if I let them.
Since we have 5 girls clothing tends to get handed down a lot in our home. I really like to invest in Hanna Andersson clothing especially when I know it is something that will get passed down. I know they will still look nice after lots of wear.
Starting today you can Shop $16 Tees & Shorts, Plus $18 Dresses at Hanna’s Best of Summer Sale! Apr 23 – May 30. These are great prices for clothing that will last!
So I had this problem. I really have enjoyed styling my kids hair from the time they are little but it’s very hard to find products that are safe and work. Since I know the dangers of parabens and all of the other chemicals that tend to be in hair care products, for both kids and adults, I couldn’t bring myself to using these products on my little ones hair. Just recently I came across Hot Tot Haircare for Kids and I was thrilled to find that they don’t have any of the yucky stuff (as I like to call it) in them and they are formulated specifically for babies and kids.
Megan, who came up with Hot Tot Haircare after having the same issues I had with other products for her own kids, offered to send me some samples to try out with my kids. I agreed to try it and see if we liked it.
We tried out the Styling Gel on my son who loves to wear his hair spiky, and it worked well to hold the style in place and he said it “smells really good!” 
One of my daughters really liked the Structure Whip to hold curls in her hair and she also commented repeatedly about loving the scent of it.
Besides not having the harmful chemicals in it I believe that my favorite thing about Hot Tot haircare is the scent. It is really a simple and sweet scent for babies and kids. It is not too strong and perfume-like but subtle and very pleasant.
I don’t have a little baby anymore but I love the idea of the Sweet Pea Serum for babies. It is light and is perfect for little baby curls. My oldest had a full head of hair when she was born and I would have loved to have had this product for her when she was little. My son also had ringlets that started at 9 months old and the Sweet Pea Serum would have been great for keeping them in place. If you have a little one, or an older one with fine hair, I would suggest you try this. I’d love to know how you like it.
You can find out more about Hot Tot Haircare and their full product line here or follow them on twitter for updates. You can also like them on Facebook.
Let me know if you try any of their products and what you think. I think you’ll agree that the scent is heavenly and they work great!
What is your biggest dilemma with your little one’s hair?
