Mother Nurture Chocolate Truffles and Flavored Water for Breastfeeding and Pregnant Mamas!

As a breastfeeding mom, I'm always aware of the food I put into my body but the one thing I cannot live without is chocolate. Seriously, my husband hides the Halloween candy from me (at my own request). What if I didn't have to choose between a treat that tastes good and one that is good for me though? Mother Nurture products were actually created for the sole purpose that you wouldn’t have to choose between a treat that tastes good, and one that is good for you! 

Mother Nurture is a mom-inspired company dedicated to empowering prenatal and breastfeeding moms with healthier options. They provide Chocolate Truffles and Enhanced Water that are full of essential nutrients, made with all natural ingredients, and include nothing artificial. 

I was able to try both flavors of the Mother Nurture Chocolate Truffles and the Enhanced Water in Tropical Splash. I was most surprised by the water; I prefer regular water to anything else but I actually really liked the Enhanced Water! I drank it within minutes and when my husband asked if he could try it, it was already gone. It comes in three flavors: Tropical Splash, Mixed Berry, and Pink Grapefruit. I really want to try the Mixed Berry one next.

The all natural chocolate truffles offer a rich, guilt-free treat that’s good for you and your baby in two delicious flavors: Milk Chocolate and Dark Chocolate Raspberry. It's no surprise to me that I loved the chocolate truffles. The milk chocolate was my favorite but I loved both flavors. I was really glad there was no mineral taste or icky aftertaste! I could definitely get used to eating these every day!

I take my prenatals/postnatal vitamins every day so I was worried about adding these to my routine but Mother Nurture is not a substitute for prenatal vitamins, they actually work in harmony with your vitamins! Mother Nurture allows moms to stay hydrated with refreshing flavored waters and treat themselves to delicious chocolate truffles. 

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Visit their website at www.madebymothernurture.com!

Disclosure of  Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Pregnancy Essentials: Momzelle Maternity & Nursing Clothing Giveaway

In case you didn't know, we're coming to the end of World Breastfeeding Week so big shout out to all of those breastfeeding mamas! I breastfed Z for 3 years (was it really that long?!) so I really understand the need for supportive, comfortable, and versatile nursing clothes. I plan on nursing baby #2 as well so I contacted Momzelle (a big supporter of World Breastfeeding Week and they're even having a sale for it!) and they generously sent me a gorgeous maternity and nursing shirt.

"We are proud to be encouraging and helping breastfeeding moms as much as we can. We have sponsored breastfeeding events across North America: the yearly breastfeeding challenge, breastfeeding coalitions' activities, La Leche League events, etc. We have also donated nursing tops to women centres like the June Calwood Centre for women and families that help teenage mothers bring out the best in them and discover their great mothering potential."

Momzelle has a such a gorgeous selection of maternity and nursing clothes that it took me all afternoon to decide on what top I wanted to try! I ended up with the Vanessa top in Deep Teal and I'm very happy with my choice. The Vanessa top is one of the most flattering maternity tops I've ever seen and I absolutely love how versatile it is! The fabric is soft, it's such a great color, it doesn't wrinkle really easily, and it looks great with jeans, black pants, or a skirt.

The Vanessa Nursing Top is my go-to maternity/nursing shirt and the first time my husband saw me in it he said, "wow, that shirt looks great on you!" Not only is the color absolutely fabulous but the quality of the shirt is really nice as well. I have no doubt that this shirt will last me throughout my pregnancy and throughout my nursing adventure.

I love supporting companies like Momzelle on my blog. In fact, when I think about the companies that I want to support with this blog, Momzelle is at the top of my list. They are by far one of the nicest companies I've ever worked with, they really care about their costumers, and their main goal is to encourage and support breastfeeding mamas.

You can connect with Momzelle on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+!

www.momzelle.com

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All photos in this post belong to Momzelle. Disclosure of  Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Pregnancy Essentials: Daddy & Co.-- Because Daddies Are Important Too!

One of my favorite companies to work with is Daddy & Co! I actually reviewed DaddyScrubs back in 2013 and we loved them so much, that I reached out to them right after I found out I was pregnant again. I firmly believe that every daddy-to-be needs to be celebrated as they often get 'left out' of things during pregnancy celebrations.

I think the original DaddyScrubs are the absolute perfect gift for a new dad. They were created by Robert Nickell when he didn't want to worry about being comfortable while his wife was in labor. He thought to create doctor-like scrubs because he is a pharmacist and to eliminate the confusion between “who’s the doctor” and “who’s the daddy,” he created the “I'm The Daddy” medical scrubs. I know my husband is really looking forward to wearing his when we are at the hospital!

The awesomeness of this company always blows me away.  This time, I was sent a Vintage I'm The Daddy Hoodie and a Daddy Diaper Box. Since about 90% of the time we get a package, it's for me, my husband was pretty surprised when he found out this package was for him and he was so happy with his new Daddy swag!

The Daddy Diaper Changing Toolbox is the perfect gift for any expectant father (especially a first time daddy!) and it's a hoot. Its the perfect blend of fun and functionality for the Dad-to-be. The Daddy Diaper Changing Toolbox comes with 14 fun and functional gifts inside! There are some funny gag items like a a mask, googles, a poncho, rubber gloves, ear/nose plugs, a biohazard bag, and tongs as well as useful baby items like baby wipes, hand wipes, a picture frame, a diaper, and a pacifier. These items were chosen specifically to get the new father in on the baby planning fun and would be such a great addition to a baby shower.

The I'm the Daddy Vintage Hoodie is pre-shrunk and made of pigment dyed 100% cotton fleece and looks so great on my husband. He said it is so comfortable that he cant wait for this Fall and Winter so he wear it all the time (since its currently 90 degrees right now, it is not a part of his daily wardrobe yet)! He loves that they are a great match for his most comfortable jeans and his favorite pair of sweatpants so he can wear it out of the house or just for relaxing at home.

I always love working with Daddy & Co. but this time was especially fun and I'm really happy with these products! These would make such great baby shower gifts or a Father's Day gift! Keep Daddy and Co in mind when you're looking for the perfect gift for the Daddy in your life!

Connect with Daddy & Co. on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Pinterest!

www.daddyncompany.com

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Pregnancy Essentials: Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics

I'm so excited to be working with Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics. I had actually heard a lot about them after my last pregnancy and I'm so happy I get to use these safe, natural products this time around! Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics was kind enough to help this pregnant mama out and sent me the "A Little Something For Mama-To-Be" Kit! I was actually really giddy while opening this package as it truly does makes the best gift for a mama-to-be! 

As mamas, when we find out we're pregnant, we have a tendency to focus on preparing for baby but we need to be taking care of us too! "A Little Something for Mama-To-Be" is a pocket full of pampering, and a perfect natural gift to help ease those common little extras that go along with pregnancy!

"A Little Something For Mama-To-Be" Includes:

Happy Mama Body Wash 1.67 fl. oz.

Happy Mama Spray 1 fl. oz.

Earth Mama Body Butter 2 fl. oz.

Natural Stretch Oil 1 fl. oz.

Organic Morning Wellness Tea (2 bags)

"Exhilarating Ginger Grapefruit castile Happy Mama Hand to Toe Wash and Happy Mama Spray are naturally safe queasy busters that won't aggravate morning sickness. Luxurious Earth Mama Body Butter and Natural Stretch Oil help safely soothe itchy, stretching skin. Organic Morning Wellness Tea helps ease pregnancy nausea any time of day. Zero toxin essentials, safe for pregnancy, packed in a cute purse pack, A Little Something for Mama-To-Be is a little organic gift that indulges a special mama in a big way, naturally."

Earth Mama Body Butter

I think my favorite thing in this bundle is the Earth Mama Body Butter. During my first pregnancy, I gained a stomach full of stretch marks. This time around, I would like to prevent that from happening the best I can and in the most natural way I can! With the Earth Mama Body Butter combined with the Natural Stretch Oil, I don't anticipate any belly skin issues this time around. I also plan on continuing to use both of these wonderful smelling creations after the baby is born too as I love that they both have a subtle, very pleasant scent!

Happy Mama Spray

The product I've used the most so far in this package is the Happy Mama Spray and I still cannot believe how amazing it smells! The Happy Mama Spray has been one of the only things that has helped soothe my morning sickness and let me tell you something, the morning sickness this time around has been no joke. Now I just spray a bit onto my wrist and it instantly soothes me. I cannot even express how much this stuff has helped me. Its worth the price of the whole package just by itself. It has been my lifesaver with no exaggerations!

I'm not a big tea drinker but my morning sickness has been so horrible that I have been willing to try anything so I tried the Organic Morning Wellness Tea. I had previously heard really good things about Earth Mama Organic Tea so I was pretty excited to try it. I'm still not a tea person but I have to admit, it did soothe my stomach a bit and I wish I had more!

I love promoting companies like Earth Mama Angel Baby on my blog because they truly care about their customers, their products are of the highest quality and free of toxins and chemicals. If you're looking for something to give the mama-to-be in your life, this is it! I plan on buying these for all the baby showers I go to from now on.

Connect with Earth Mama Angel Baby on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Google+.

www.earthmamaangelbaby.com

Disclosure of  Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Pregnancy Essentials: Hey Mama Teas Giveaway & Discount Code

Hey Mama Teas is a line of organic teas designed for pregnant mamas as well as nursing mamas. The teas come in 4 flavors, Prenatal flavors: Minty Morning, & Lemon Glow as well as Postnatal flavors: Life’s A Peach & Raspberry Divine. All I have to do is refrigerate them, open and enjoy a bottle of absolutely refreshing tea full of folic acid and a combination of beneficial herbal supplements.

"Hey Mama is set apart by its commitments to bringing joy to moms by providing safe and delicious ready to drink beverages suited to fit their needs. Hey Mama Teas are naturally caffeine free, ready to drink, herbal teas specifically formulated for pregnant and nursing moms. We used the safest, highest quality and best tasting ingredients to provide support during and after pregnancy."

My favorite by far of the group is the "Life's A Peach" flavor! It's addicting and I would drink one of those all the days of my life if I could afford it. My second favorite is the Minty Morning and it has been so helpful for my morning sickness which has been horrible this time around. My husband tried all the flavors with me and his favorite was the Lemon Glow and I thought he was going to drink it all before I got the chance to even try it!

One of my favorite things about the Hey Mama Teas is they have a very short and simple ingredient list. Here's a peak at some of the natural ingredients in the teas:

Organic Fenugreek: Slightly sweet and nutty in flavor. Traditionally used to help support healthy breast milk production.
Organic Fennel: Relished for it's anise-like aroma and taste. Traditionally used to help support healthy breast milk production.
Organic Chamomile: Moms will be smitten with its mildly bittersweet, flowery taste and its soothing and calming nature to the body, mind and spirit.
Organic Red Raspberry Leaf: Full bodied and mildly fruity. Known to gently nurture and tone the uterus.
Organic Oat Straw: Mildly sweet and soothing. Provides nutrients that reinforce the nerves, particularly when the body is under stress.
Organic Blessed Thistle: Contains bitter compounds. Known to increase breast milk supply.

Overall, I'm really happy with the taste of the Hey Mama Teas and anything that is going to help me while I'm pregnant or nursing is a win in my book. Since I'm trying to be mindful of what I'm putting in my body, I love that Hey Mama Teas are naturally caffeine-free, contain 100% of RDA of folic acid, are USDA organic, gmo-free, and kosher.

P.S. Stay tuned because soon I'm going to make a post of what we decided to do with our empty glass bottles. They're such a great shape that I had tons of ideas!

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Use promo code NDGODDESS1 for 15% off at www.myheymama.com!!

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Pregnancy Essentials: The Baby Box Company

There are no words to describe how excited I was to see this wonderful box on my doorstep! The Original Baby Box is seriously one of the coolest ideas for a pregnant mama or new baby I've ever seen. It is way bigger than I was expecting it to be-- it is even big enough for my 3 year old to climb into (as photographed below)! Now before I jump into why I love the Baby Box Company so much, a little background on what a baby box is...

Photo from www.babyboxco.com.

In a tradition that dates back to the 1930s, Finland's expectant mothers have been given a box by the state. It's basically a really clever starter kit of clothes, sheets, and toys stored in a box that can even be used as a bed because it has a mattress at the bottom. The baby box is designed to give all children in Finland, no matter what background they're from, an equal start in life.

This clever idea is now available in the United States through The Baby Box Company! The huge box (70 cm x 43 cm x 27 cm) is designed with the company's current collection pattern. Our box is covered with adorable mama and baby giraffes, so cute and really chic.

"The Baby Box Co.’s mission is to give expectant mothers throughout the world the very best start for their babies, enabling them to reduce stress and feel confident that they are well prepared (or, as well prepared as one can possibly be) for this new and exciting chapter in their life. For every Baby Box that is purchased, a portion of the proceeds goes towards helping a new mother who is struggling to make ends meet. It’s a priority for us to know that our company is providing shoppers with the best baby products available while simultaneously making a positive difference for moms living in poverty." 

The first thing I noticed about the items in the box was how great the quality of everything is. My favorite part is actually the box itself and the mattress! The mattress is soft yet comfortable for baby and is really a great place to set the baby down to either sleep or just relax. The Baby Box Co has a variety of 5 different boxes to choose from and they all come with the custom-made baby boxes! I love that if you find something you really like in the box, you can buy extras right on their website. This wonderful company has spent countless hours pouring through all the research and vetting hundreds of products, so they know exactly what babies love and need the most.

The Classic Box includes the following:

1 x traditional Finnish-inspired baby box with a lid 

1 x fitted baby mattress

1 x waterproof cover

1 x 100% cotton sheet

1 x lovey

1 x newborn onesie

1 x swaddle blanket

1 x healthcare kit

1 x pair of socks

1 x terry cloth bib

1 x organic washcloth

1 x organic burp cloth

1 x pair of mittens

1 x newborn cap

Bonus Samples and Coupons from Sponsors!

In my personal opinion, every expecting mama needs a baby box and everything I received from The Baby Box Company has exceeded my expectations. If you're looking for a unique and thoughtful baby shower or new mom gift, this will not disappoint you! Even older siblings like them, Z was excited to jump right in and check out all the new goodies for the baby:

Connect with The Baby Box Company on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, and Youtube!

www.babyboxco.com

Disclosure of  Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

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Pregnancy Essentials: Belly Armor Blanket Giveaway

One of my major anxieties while pregnant is the potential harm from using my cell phone and laptop especially since I have a really bad habit of sitting up in bed with them at all hours of the night. I have spent hours researching whether using my laptop and cellphone continually is safe and all articles pointed to “probably.” But I still worried and I'm so glad this time I have a product like Belly Armor to ease my anxiety.

Belly Armor strives to protect expecting mothers from everyday radiation by producing products that are functional and made of the highest quality. Aileen, the CEO and CO-Founder of Belly Armor, found that laptops, mobile phones, power lines, etc., may have serious health impacts from the radiation they emit. Her concern was greatest for pregnant women because DNA replication and cell growth are at their highest rates. Belly Armor partners with RadiaShield Technologies to bring the latest developments and designs into their products that shield against electromagnetic radiation.

I love knowing that I'm protecting my baby from radiation with the Belly Armor Belly Blanket!  It works great like a regular blanket, but with an added bonus of protecting you and your baby. Just drape it over your belly whenever you sit or lay down and know you are protecting your baby. The Belly Blanket is made of the highest quality cotton and RadiaShield Fabric that is so stylish you will love draping it over yourself anytime.  It is soft, lightweight, and portable! You can also protect your baby with a Belly Band or Maternity Top.

When I first opened the box, I was impressed by the packaging. The Belly Armor Blanket comes in a cute, thin box that would be perfect for a baby shower gift. The blanket is a lot lighter and bigger than I was expecting! Its absolutely perfect and it doesn't hold any heat. I feel like I'm protecting my baby as safely as I can!

"The highest quality baby-soft cotton together with the reliable protection of RadiaShield® Fabric make this blanket a convenient and unobtrusive way to protect your child within against the risks of everyday radiation. Easily portable in your handbag, this blanket is ideal for both the home and the office. You’ll forget this breathable protector is even there while having the peace of mind of RadiaShield® protection."

As a pregnant mama, I just want to make sure that I'm keeping my baby as safe as I can. I was seriously so excited to get the chance to review a Belly Armor Blanket and it truly eases my mind when it comes to protecting my baby. This is such a huge pregnancy essential that I recommend that all pregnant mamas look into it.

Connect with Belly Armor on Facebook. Twitter, and Pinterest.

www.bellyarmor.com

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