Mommy Chronicles: Toothbrush Skills 101

One of the very first things I notice about anyone I meet is their smile. How good are your 'mouth skills'? I believe good oral hygiene is a determining factor to what type of person you are. Your mouth speaks VOLUMES about you-every ounce of pun intended! Seriously, if I can't trust you to take care of your own teeth, then I wouldn't trust you with my life and therefore our dealings will be few and far between. Because one thing about me is that I can't stand a bad mouthpiece. 

As a Mother, it is highly important for me to instill good oral hygiene practices as soon as the opportunity arises. Which is the exact reason for today's post.

Bubby received his first teeth about 2-3 weeks ago. The bottom two. They literally came through overnight! I've heard so many horror stories about teething but honestly besides a few grunts and endless gnawing on everything, my little took teething like a champ.

 

As soon as his teeth grew in all the way I immediately ran to grab his first toothbrush and paste set. Well, it didn't technically come as a set because I had to purchase them separately but I made sure they were both the same Aquafresh brand. No thriftiness here because Bubby is the only person I will pay full price for-but that's besides the point.

Gosh, it's so stinking cute isn't it? 

I always attempt to brush my teeth in front of him if he is awake, otherwise I will just explain to him what we are doing as I brush for him. Our conversations usually center around the fact that all the pretty little girls love when handsome little boys have clean teeth and fresh breath. I know it's a little early for all that but it's the truth.

The first couple of times we attempted our toothbrushing routine, I guided Bubby along...

Now, he likes to grab the toothbrush and do it himself. I'm thankful that he's such a quick learner and I'm hoping that my need to instill these values early will pay off in the long run with a bright smile and beautiful, clean teeth.

Mommies, how early did you begin brushing your littles' teeth?  And if you began early has it proven to pay off for those of you who have older children?

I can't wait to hear from you.

Thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXO

How To Achieve Postpartum Abs featuring The Flex Belt®

**Product sample provided by The Flex Belt®**

I will admit that the first thought that crossed my mind when I found out that I was pregnant was my body, which I had worked so hard to keep in tact. I'm no health nut...nor am I a gym rat but I really do have an affinity for weight training and toning.  Before my little man got here it was easy for me to go to the gym at a moments notice-after work, super early in the morning, or as spontaneous as I felt necessary. Now, that moments notice is not so easy to act upon. Long gone are the days of hitting the gym. And since I have absolutely zero ounces of discipline, I don't work out at home either. 

Up until recently I had unfortunately began to accept the fact that what was left of my baby bump would forever remain. And then...I opened my email to correspondence from a Flex Belt representative asking me if I would like to sample and review their product. Ummm...YES, YES, and YES!!

The product arrived super quick and when I took it out of the box I immediately envisioned my baby bump troubles floating swiftly away!!!

The Flex Belt® is the first of its kind cleared by the FDA for toning, strengthening and firming the ab muscles. It tones and strengthens your stomach muscles using medical grade Electronic Muscle Stimulation to provide a perfect workout.  

The best and my MOST favorite part about The Flex Belt is the convenience of it. For a busy mom such as myself, convenience is everything I need in life!! This device allows me to get a "concentrated ab workout" while doing my everyday household activities.  

The unit has 10 different workout programs to choose from and the controller allows you to increase/decrease the intensity level of your workout as needed.  

There is a 30-Day Plan included in the instruction manual and that is what I will be following for the next month. Since I've only been using the belt for a few days, I don't have noticeable results yet but I absolutely can't wait for these abs to be toned once again. 

If you're interested in this program, it's super easy to purchase and really inexpensive considering its effectiveness. If not for yourself, the Flex Belt makes an awesome gift as both men and women can benefit from its use.  Just click here to start your hand free journey to terrifically toned abs. 

Follow my Facebook and/or my Instagram as I will be posting updates about the program there. 

Thanks for reading. 

XOXOXOXO

Back To School Giveaway: $30 Children's Place Giftcard

**giveaway sponsored by Social Influenz**

What more could a super mom use other than FREE money to take care of some of those much needed back to school clothes for the kiddos!!??

Well that's exactly what I'm offering you today. 

This year let your kids go back to school in style with $30 in FREE moola to The Children's Place.

The Children’s Place is an American specialty retailer of children’s apparel and accessories founded in 1989. Children's Place provides apparel, accessories and shoes for children from newborn to 10 years old.  Here moms find big fashion for little prices for boys and girls.

They have a huge variety of selections and they even offer school uniforms to fit each child's specific needs. The Children's Place also has some super sweet deals going on which can be taken advantage of IN ADDITION to the $30 gift card that you're about to win!

·         Get 25% off every uniform piece or 30% if you buy 4 or more

·         Basic denims are only $10

·      Short sleeves graphic tees are $5 each

And don’t forget you can also take advantage of Tax Free Holiday (based on your state available) for an additional discount.

Visit your nearest Children’s Place and send your kids back to school with style. Check out their website at The Children's Place for more information about discounts.  You can follow then on Facebook and Twitter for more details. 

So here goes:

The deadline to enter this giveaway is FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2014. Only one winner will be chosen. Best of wishes to you.

Thanks for reading and entering. 

Mommy Chronicles: DIY First Aid Kit

Since becoming a Mom, it's been super duper important for me to make sure that I'm fully equipped should my little man and I find ourselves in the midst of a 'boo boo' situation. 

So I was beyond ecstatic to be able to team up with Influenster and create my very own first aid kit using the Neosporin To Go (#NeoReady #contest) product that was included in my #TLCVoxBox.

Neosporin Neo To Go! is a convenient no touch, no sting spray that fits anywhere to give you infection protection, plus pain relief, on the go. It is specially designed for one-handed use and is great for your purse, kitchen, desk, workshop, golf, gym or travel bag.

I love the convenience of this portable antiseptic. Its small, lightweight packaging make it easy for me to attach to my key ring and carry along with me at all times.

Here are some other things that I put in my kit to make it complete. Of course, I'm probably forgetting some of the most important stuff but this will do for now as things can easily be added or taken away at a moments notice. This kit will be kept in my diaper bag/purse so its easily accessible if needed.

If you have any suggestions as to things I may be able to add, please feel free to comment below. And if you're a Mommy on the go who has yet to create your first aid kit-what are you waiting for?

Thanks for reading!!