I was lucky enough to be contacted by Emily of Tushygear, and sent a sample of her fantastic designs for review. Upon receiving her Tushygear On The Road diaper tote, I was amazed at how well made it is and how stylish it is for lugging around diapers and wipes when you are out and about.

Like many parents, when I am not using a diaper bag I have occasionally used the standard plastic bag to store my diapers and wipes, as well as using one of those vinyl changing pads in public places. Well, Tushygear is the answer to parents looking for something that helps you carry your diapers and wipes in a small tote that doubles as a super soft and snuggly diaper changing pad. It is compact enough to fit in a small bag or large purse, and it eliminates the need for those pesky plastic or ziplock bags. Sewed by hand in the USA, Tushygear On The Road diaper totes are made with a variety of colorful gender specific and gender neutral soft fabrics that are 100% cotton and completely machine washable. The website, Tushygear also features matching soft baby blankets, microfiber burp cloths, and elegant changing pad covers.

I like to organize everything. I organize my house, I make lists, and I label everything. This is why I am officially in love with Mabel’s Labels! No matter how much I labeled everything in my home, I never found a method of labeling my children’s items which could withstand everyday wear and tear. Which makes me so glad I discovered Mabel’s Labels. They withstand the dishwasher, microwave, laundry and hard wearing children. I use them to label cups, clothing, toys, shoes – you name it, I have probably labeled it. And they really have held true to their claim, that they are dishwasher and washing machine proof.

Mabel’s Labels is a Canadian company specializing in personalized labels, tags, and stationary. Founded by a group of moms who would get frustrated by the amount of baby and kid stuff that would go missing when their kids would go to babysitters, daycare, and playgroup. Mabel’s Labels offer an easy way to keep track of all your children’s items. They are great for labeling school or camp items. They also make a fabulous gift for anyone that lends their stuff out: baby clothes, toys, tools, Tupperware, shoes, books, etc. They come in a variety of designs and uses – they make clothing and shoe labels which are meant to be extra-tough. Check out all their great products and order Mabel’s Labels directly from their website.

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Ultimate Back-to-School Combo Pack GIVEAWAY!

The Wise Mommy has teamed up with Mabel’s Labels to bring you a fantastic giveaway for an Ultimate Back-to-School combo Pack!

Labels in the Ultimate Back-to-School Combo pack offer playful ways to ID one’s personal belongings – jackets, uniforms, shoes, bags, pencil cases and more. These labels will withstand anything you’ll throw at them, as they are all dishwasher, microwave, laundry-safe and UV resistant. The Combo Pack is available in four NEW color combinations: True Blue, Juicy Citrus, Tickled Pink, and Pack in Black. The name on the labels can be whatever you like to a maximum of 20 characters.

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Skin MD Natural is an amazing dry skin care treatment product which not only nourishes dry skin, but also repairs and protects it. Skin MD Natural is known as a “shielding lotion”, which keeps moisture-robbing irritants away from the skin while hydrating the skin throughout the day. It absorbs instantly without the slightest hint of greasy/oily feeling or residue.

Being in the health care field I suffer from dry, chapped hands from constant hand washing. I also wash my hands frequently while at home with my children. Needless to say, my poor hands take a beating day in and day out. When I first tried Skin MD Natural, I instantly noticed the moisture in my hands without any greasy feeling. It was as though my hands were “drinking” the lotion. I then decided to try other areas of my skin, especially my problematic elbows, which have been dry ever since I could remember. After the first application, my elbows looked and felt smoother, and now a few weeks later you would never know I had a problem with dry elbows! I now use this lotion everywhere, even my face because it is non-comodogenic and actually seems to help my breakouts. I have a cabinet full of moisturizing lotions some of which are very expensive, and Skin MD Natural is the only one I use now, because it truly works.

Skin MD Natural prides itself on being hypoallergenic, fragrance and colorant free, and dermatologist tested. You can purchase Skin MD Natural directly from their website, and there are some local stores that carry this line. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that my local pharmacy had this line. Click here to see if a store near you carries Skin MD Natural.

Barefoot Books are a very creative and intelligent line of children’s books, created by two mothers in 1993 who wanted to publish a line of books which introduced children to languages, other cultures and traditions, and high-quality art. They succeeded in creating a very imaginative and thought-provoking line of books and CDs that not only are fun, but also are educational to both children and their parents. Barefoot Books works with authors and storytellers from around the world, each one bringing their own cultural flavor to the stories. The artwork and illustrations are cute and colorful, also bringing a unique flair to the stories for which they are drawn.

I am especially a fan of the book My Daddy is a Pretzel. Being a yoga enthusiast myself, it is wonderful to read a book describing the art of yoga to my son as well as teaching him about yoga postures and how they can be integrated into our everyday lives. It is surprising to find how easily my son has picked up on the art of yoga by reading this book with me. He has so much fun trying all of the postures in the book, which makes this story all the more amazing in that it engages him actively.

The Barefoot Books Website is a fantastic place to explore their unique line of books, CDs and gifts, as well as an interactive website for you and your children to visit. They have printable activity sheets, workbook pages, coloring pages, masks, and puzzles which are based on their line of books.

Child safety is of the utmost importance at my house, so I have outlet covers everywhere throughout my home. And because my husband is an electrician, we have a lot of outlets! WedgEZ is one of those fantastic little inventions that just makes sense. I have always had problems removing my safety plug covers from my outlets whenever I had to vacuum. I even broke a nail or two in my time trying to pry those covers from the outlet. When I first heard of WedgEZ, I thought what a brilliant idea! And when I tried it, I was even more impressed. WedgEZ is so easy and comfortable to use, and those outlet covers are no longer a problem to remove.

WedgEZ helps you easily and safely remove electrical outlet covers without any damage to your walls, outlets, and yes even your nails! WedgEZ is a uniquely shaped tool that fits comfortably in your hand and also attaches to your vacuum cord for easy storage. It is a simple yet very effective tool which does exactly what it claims. It also comes with a 100% replacement guarantee, which means if it for any reason wears out on you, they will send you a new one absolutely free!

For more information on WedgEZ and to order one (or many) for yourself, just go to WedgEZ.com. At $3.99, you can’t afford not to have one!