Welch’s® Refreshingly Simple™

 Welch’s® Refreshingly Simple™ is a product I was fortunate in trying for free thanks to bzzagent and it's pretty good! At first I was expecting a peach and mango t aste so it sort of tasted more like medicine to me. A week later I tried it again and tasted more of a grape and mango mix. The after taste is pretty good but has a different taste. It's great during the day, but the sugar content is a bit high if that is something to concern you. It is made from 100% Juice but from concentrate, definitely something I normally wouldn't buy even though it has no artificial sweeteners, no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial preservatives or flavors.  A huge downside for me. I do like the taste and hope they change it to a Grape and Mango, it doesn't sound appealing but tastes pretty good. 

The DivaCup size 1

The DivaCup size 1, made from medical grade silicone, and has ridges and a stem for you to pull out comfortably. The DivaCup can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time and only needs to be clean 2 or 3 times a day with warm water and the DivaWash or a mild, unscented and oil free soap to prevent irritation in your vagina.  The Divacup can be found in stores and online, in 23 countries around the world!

You can use the DivaCup on your whole period just make sure you boil the cup to avoid any bacteria even though silicone doesn't house bacteria very well. After you insert, feel around to make sure the cup is pen, if not, push down and out and that should help you have a good suction. I couldn't feel the Diva Cup inside my vagina

You would wear the DivaCup similar like a tampon, it is to collect the blood without leaking or causing any discomfort. It's amazing that you can reuse it for up to 1 year but really up to you as when you feel you should replace the DivaCup!

My personal suggestions while using a cup: 

Not recommended for someone who has a low cervix of 2inches and under u How to measure your cervix, insert a finger in your vagina and you would feel a little bulb. Measure it on your cycle as your cervix can move on your period.  Cut your nails as that can irritate you and cut you. If your cervix is shorter during the beginning and higher during the end, the diva cup is still something you can use. If you find that the stem is only irritating, you can trim it a little or even flip the cup inside out. Only do this if you are comfortable reaching for it. If you feel you need more practice you may want the stem.Remember to breathe, bear down and relax. If you can't pull it out don't worry. Trying later with water-based lubricant or taking a shower can definitely help relax you, the more tense you get the harder it can be to get it out. Cleaning is very easy, before each cycle you will need to boil the cup to sterilize and each dump out you will want to make sure your hands are washed thoroughly, reach in and then grab your cup from the stem or bottom and go upwards to break the suction with the cup. Then take it out slowly and dump out. Rinse and reinsert! How easy is that?! I love the Diva Cup, the size 1 is perfect for me as I have a tall but narrow vagina. You can tell the quality is well made and made from one of the highest quality of silicone. Thank you DivaCup for the wonderful cup!

DivaCup Store Finder: http://divacup.com/where-to-buy/store-finder/ and buy online!

Size 1 or Size 2? Check out this link:http://divacup.com/how-it-works/sizing/

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Disclaimer: I was not paid for this review or endorsed. All opinions are my own and my opinions remain unbiased.

Honey Hole by Camopool

The Honey Hole by Vanish Spa/Camopool is amazing! I love that I can control this to be a kiddie pool for my son or for adults during tailgating parties. It is lightweight, inflatable and portable pool that goes anywhere with you! It is 10 feet diameter by 30in High. There is a triple layer of .60 Mil Laminated PVC with fiber mesh for durability.

It comes with a debris cover for when it's not in use you can keep bugs, leaves, tree branches and such to prevent mold and bacteria growth.  It only takes 10 mins to set up and has a air filter pump! You need a filter pump because it keeps the water circulating and filters out minerals and chlorine that may be in your city water naturally. A filter pump prevents your pool from getting moss or mold growth.  The maximum amount of people this pool can hold is 5. Simply inflate the pool top ring, attach the air filter pump and add water inside the pool walls. The pool walls will rise with the water you add. This is very easy to store and looks amazing with the camouflage print on the outside pool and on the inside it says Vanish Spa in beautiful orange lettering.  Make sure that your area where you lay your Honey Hole is flat or the water will try to go to the lower side and refuse to rise.

 You can purchase the Honey Hole here for $149 on sale: http://vanishspa.com/collections/all/products/honey-hole-camo-pool-realtree-max-5

The Vanish Spa customer service is very helpful and there to answer any questions you need regarding the products they carry like the Vanish Spa Hot Tub, relaxing bath or spa products.

Check out the Vanish Spa company on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Youtube and yes, they offer free shipping and financing!

This post is not sponsored but I was kindly sent the Honey Hole for a honest review and remains unbiased. All opinions are my own and are not influenced by anyone.

Brrr

I have been enjoying the weather here in California. It's been nice to wear dresses and skirts but now it's getting colder! Time to pull out my hoodies and jeans! My time in San Francisco was nice and warm too! Early September is probably the warmest there. I watched over two dogs, a Pitbull and a miniature Poodle and Chihuahua mix. The mix definitely thinks she's a pitbull. If she could read she would probably get mad at me. The Pitbull had some pulling problems but we worked on that and he caught on immediately. My son loved having dogs around. He followed them like one. He played in their bed and played with the dog's toys. Now it's nice to be home though, with no dogs and just me and him to care for. Running around and having a million places to eat is nice but it's also nice to have home cooked foods. Yes that is formula, we are still nursing and trying to wean while failing. I am thinking of getting mint tea, a friend said that helps and sage in peanut butter. If you have any tips let me know please!

Home away from Home

The last 12 days I have been out of my home helping a friend take care of her dog in San Francisco. She has these two adorable dogs who are still puppies so caring them is a little work. My poor baby boy didn't have his usual toys or surroundings. He was in the car and constantly crying. Lately he wants me to lay my head in his lap with him and he finally falls asleep. We still co-sleep. I tried putting him in his crib but once his legs grew strong enough he knew how to get out. My tall little boy. So we transitioned and fear that he was going to fall or look for me I started co sleeping and nursing still. We still breast feed and seems like he still doesn't want to stop. Who would right? Anyways, finally home and he's asleep. I'm so thankful to help my friend and surround my son around animals. I always wanted that as a kid.

Cup Comparison Chart

Hello. I am just here to show you this link about how to compare a menstrual cup you may have to find a better fit if you haven't already. If you have used it for more than a few months, maybe it's time to look into a new one. Disclosure: All these cups are mine. I still have all these cups. I feel it's important to find the cup you need. It can be hard to rule out a cup since they are expensive and there are so many pretties to choose from. I hope you find this link helpful. Disclosure: some of these I have received for a honest product review. https://www.pinterest.com/Mommylifeof2014/menstrual-cup-comparison/

The Beebo

After using the Beebo, I was so thankful not to have to use my chin as a bottle balancer and end up with a stiff neck. Especially where you were trying to eat or answer a phone call and you use your chin to balance and hold the baby's bottle because there was nothing else! Not all of us can breast feed and sometimes you're on the go whether you're exclusively pumping, bottle feeding or nursing. This pick me up helped my life easier by providing a place to balance the bottle without worrying the height was wromg and it would make my little to eat too much. Even at a year old, he still needs milk and loves to be cuddled. This fits my thin shoulders and my significant other's.

How the Beebo started: “When my little girl was a baby and I was bottle feeding her, I always had this idea in my head of having a free hand,” says Hill. The idea faded until his son was born. With a toddler running around, having a free hand during feeding time became imperative. He fashioned the first Beebo from a cellphone clip, a silicone table mat, and a ribbed drying mat."

We have all been there where we wanted to just eat after a long day of feeding, changing, playing and lack of sleep. The Beebo is a great idea to provide you with hands-free feeding while engaging with significant other and great for a family with multiples!

Buy the Beebo at http://shop.thebeebo.com

See the Beebo here: https://vimeo.com/109578279

Disclosure: I received this at no cost for my honest and unbiased review.