"... snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes..." Well, I do love those. = D
I have been wanting to compile a list of some of my favorite products/remedies for some time now, both so I can remember which ones I like in the future for personal use, and for recommending to others when asked. I'm not an expert in any area by far, but I have had people ask me for my opinion on products more than a handful of times. I figured I might as well just put it up here on my blog! I will continue to update this with more categories and more products that I like as I come across them. Thanks to all of you who recommended these to me!!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
For Parent:
Websites: Baby Center, kellymom
Pregnancy Guidebooks: "What to Expect When You're Expecting" by: Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel, "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" by: Vicki Iovine
Baby Sleep/Feeding Guide Book: "On Becoming Baby Wise" by: Gary Ezzo and Robert Stroller: InStep Safari Stroller
Travel High Chair: Regalo Easy Diner Hook-on Chair
Pack 'N' Play: Graco brand
Baby Monitor: Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor
Baby Stain Remover: Dreft Stain Remover
For Nursing/Feeding:
Pump: Medela Pump In Style Advanced
Pumping Accessories: Simple Wises Hands-Free Bustier
Nursing Cover: Cover In Style by Hooter Hiders
Nursing Apparel: Gilligan & O'Malley Full Sling Nursing Tank
Nursing Pillow: My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Milk Storage: Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags : freeze lying flat in freezer, then easily stackable!
Bottles: Playtex Drop-Ins System
For Baby Care:
Butt Rash: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Diapers Newborn: Pamper's Swaddlers
Diapers 5+ Months: Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
Diaper Wipes: Pampers Sensitive Wipes
Shampoo/Body Wash: Johnson's Natural Head-to-Toe Foaming Body Wash
Moisturizing/Dry Skin/Eczema: Eucerin Original Moisturizing Creme ; for moderate eczema on backs of knees and under arms, mix Aquaphor with hydrocortisone ointment/creme and use 2-3 times daily.
Cradle Cap: rub Aquaphor onto baby's scalp before bedtime/naptime once weekly. In the morning/after nap, brush through with baby comb in gentle, circular motion. Wash with baby shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
Food Products/Restaurants:
Vietnamese Pho Soup and Spring Rolls in the Twin Cities: Pho Quan (cash only)
Mexican Restaurant in the Twin Cities: "El Burrito Mercado" (the pork tamales are my favorite!!)
Italian Restaurant in the Twin Cities: "Yarusso Brothers" (they also have Spumoni Ice Cream!- my fav!)
Ethiopian Restaurant in Twin Cities: "Fasika" (#24 is our favorite to share and bring a little home)
Ice Cream place in the Twin Cities: "Nelson's Ice Cream"
Gyros in the Twin Cities: "Frank's Dairy and Deli"
Dairy/Gluten-free Bread: Udi's Gluten-free Whole Grain Bread
Gluten-free Flour: Bob's Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour
Butter Alternative: Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread- Original
Milk Alternative: Silk Vanilla and Original Soy Milk
Yogurt Alternative: Silk Soy Yogurt (available at Cub Foods)
Health/Well-being Products:
Home Excercise Program: Windsor Pilates- this has been by far the best program for weight loss (and lowest impact on joints and back) of anything I have tried. It builds long, lean muscles and amazing core strength. I've been doing it on and off since around 2002 and I LOVE it! It's so great that half my family also does it on a regular basis now. = )
Scratchy Throat (singing or otherwise): Lemon Echinacea Throat Coat Tea (with honey)
Irritated/Stuffed Sinuses: Neti Pot (no, the water won't go "up" your nose and hurt)
Cold Feet: corn bags (you heat them up in the microwave!) If you want to buy some, I have a friend who makes them. = D
photo from: http://curbly.com
I have been wanting to compile a list of some of my favorite products/remedies for some time now, both so I can remember which ones I like in the future for personal use, and for recommending to others when asked. I'm not an expert in any area by far, but I have had people ask me for my opinion on products more than a handful of times. I figured I might as well just put it up here on my blog! I will continue to update this with more categories and more products that I like as I come across them. Thanks to all of you who recommended these to me!!
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS
For Parent:
Websites: Baby Center, kellymom
Pregnancy Guidebooks: "What to Expect When You're Expecting" by: Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel, "The Girlfriend's Guide to Pregnancy" by: Vicki Iovine
Baby Sleep/Feeding Guide Book: "On Becoming Baby Wise" by: Gary Ezzo and Robert Stroller: InStep Safari Stroller
Travel High Chair: Regalo Easy Diner Hook-on Chair
Pack 'N' Play: Graco brand
Baby Monitor: Sony BabyCall Nursery Monitor
Baby Stain Remover: Dreft Stain Remover
For Nursing/Feeding:
Pump: Medela Pump In Style Advanced
Pumping Accessories: Simple Wises Hands-Free Bustier
Nursing Cover: Cover In Style by Hooter Hiders
Nursing Apparel: Gilligan & O'Malley Full Sling Nursing Tank
Nursing Pillow: My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow
Milk Storage: Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags : freeze lying flat in freezer, then easily stackable!
Bottles: Playtex Drop-Ins System
For Baby Care:
Butt Rash: Aquaphor Healing Ointment
Diapers Newborn: Pamper's Swaddlers
Diapers 5+ Months: Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
Diaper Wipes: Pampers Sensitive Wipes
Shampoo/Body Wash: Johnson's Natural Head-to-Toe Foaming Body Wash
Moisturizing/Dry Skin/Eczema: Eucerin Original Moisturizing Creme ; for moderate eczema on backs of knees and under arms, mix Aquaphor with hydrocortisone ointment/creme and use 2-3 times daily.
Cradle Cap: rub Aquaphor onto baby's scalp before bedtime/naptime once weekly. In the morning/after nap, brush through with baby comb in gentle, circular motion. Wash with baby shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
Food Products/Restaurants:
Vietnamese Pho Soup and Spring Rolls in the Twin Cities: Pho Quan (cash only)
Mexican Restaurant in the Twin Cities: "El Burrito Mercado" (the pork tamales are my favorite!!)
Italian Restaurant in the Twin Cities: "Yarusso Brothers" (they also have Spumoni Ice Cream!- my fav!)
Ethiopian Restaurant in Twin Cities: "Fasika" (#24 is our favorite to share and bring a little home)
Ice Cream place in the Twin Cities: "Nelson's Ice Cream"
Gyros in the Twin Cities: "Frank's Dairy and Deli"
Dairy/Gluten-free Bread: Udi's Gluten-free Whole Grain Bread
Gluten-free Flour: Bob's Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour
Butter Alternative: Earth Balance Natural Buttery Spread- Original
Milk Alternative: Silk Vanilla and Original Soy Milk
Yogurt Alternative: Silk Soy Yogurt (available at Cub Foods)
Health/Well-being Products:
Home Excercise Program: Windsor Pilates- this has been by far the best program for weight loss (and lowest impact on joints and back) of anything I have tried. It builds long, lean muscles and amazing core strength. I've been doing it on and off since around 2002 and I LOVE it! It's so great that half my family also does it on a regular basis now. = )
Scratchy Throat (singing or otherwise): Lemon Echinacea Throat Coat Tea (with honey)
Irritated/Stuffed Sinuses: Neti Pot (no, the water won't go "up" your nose and hurt)
Cold Feet: corn bags (you heat them up in the microwave!) If you want to buy some, I have a friend who makes them. = D
photo from: http://curbly.com
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