GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: Squeem Shapewear (5/10)

By now you all know that I have a current obsession with waist cinchers, belly binding, girdle type shapewear to solve my problems with my post-partum tummy.

(I am 11 weeks post-partum [4th baby], 5 lbs below pre-pregnancy and still can't fit my mid-section into my regular pants. Irritating!)

Obviously, I am on a hunt to find the BEST solution for my tummy troubles.

Ladies, I may have found it!

I LOVE my Perfect Waist by Squeem I can't stop raving about it.

Here's more info (about it's awesomeness) right off of their website:

What is Control Fit technology? ­

A breakthrough fabric technology made of a unique mix of cotton and natural rubber fused into a thin, single layer, compressive fabric.

How it works?

It shapes your body into a perfect figure using the triple-filtered cotton lining for superior comfort. The 100% natural rubber exterior allows the garment to adapt to your body and physical beauty. The garments have internal flexible boning for additional spot control to create a homogeneous compression. Our versatile lingerie, made with the exclusive Control Fit technology, will help you lose inches from your waistline in seconds.

The Benefits of Control Fit

Superior shaping results, Firms and flattens the stomach, Corrects posture, Alleviates abdominal and back pain (consult your physician), Improves your metabolism, Assists in weight loss (Individual results may vary).

See what a cosmetic surgeon had to say about it on CBS

See it in action:

It literally shrinks my waist 1 1/2" when it's on!

I can once again button my pre-pregnancy jeans!

I keep hoping my waist will stay slim when I take it off, but it's taking some time.

I have noticed a difference in my posture and in my attitude-

It really perks a girl up when she doesn't have a perma-muffin-top ;)

I wear mine everyday-for at least 8 hours as suggested.

It is the perfect solution to my problem and I love it, seriously do.

I can wear it with my regular clothes and it is barely noticeable.

 My only problem is that I have to take it off to go swimming....or do I?... ;)

Find out how to get yours here.
(affiliate link)


GIVEAWAY:

Squeem is going to give one of you lucky readers a perfect waist or miracle vest in the color of your choice!

ENTRIES:
-Like Squeem on Facebook
-follow me via Google Friend Connect
-choose your two favorite Squeem items and tell them on their facebook page

-leave a comment with an email address (so I can contact you if you win)

Giveaway ends midnight of May 10th.

Winner will be chosen via random.org.

*I received this product to review. No monetary compensation. I really do like the product and wish to share. As always, my opinions remain my own. *

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GIVEAWAY & REVIEW: LilBabyBumble Monthly Onesie Stickers [CLOSED]

I am not a photographer,

 but I am such a picture taker.

 I am not artsy,

but I like to document life in pictures.

(just yesterday morning I was telling a story to my 4 yr old about how her head got burned as a baby and she asked for the picture knowing good and well that I had one somewhere...she was right ;) )

So when I came across the adorable Etsy shop called Lil Baby Bumble and found these awesome onesie stickers, I just had to have them. :)

I missed out on the 1st month, but got her for her 2nd month:

and I have the rest paper-clipped to each month so I won't forget or misplace them. 

These are such a GOOD IDEA! 

Why didn't I find these three kids ago??

Oh well I have them now and will get more for each future kid, b/c really-how freakin adorable?

and EASY! 

I can't wait to see how much she changes when I compare all the months. 

These stickers make documenting a quickly changing baby easier and better.

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

Lil Baby Bumble also had pregnancy baby bump stickers and personalized items. And so many cute things for Easter. shop here.

GIVEAWAY:

Lil Baby Bumble has agreed to give one of you lucky readers a set of monthly onesie stickers too!

RULES:

-leave a comment with an email address (so I can contact you if you win)

-follow me via Google Friend Connect

Giveaway ends midnight of April 20th.

Winner will be chosen via random.org.

*I received this product to review. No monetary compensation. I really do like the product and wish to share. As always, my opinions remain my own, *

-Be a dear and vote for me at Picket Fence Blogs by pushing here. Please :)

REVIEW: Pediped Shoes

I do not put shoes on my babies. I think its pointless and kinda dumb. I get tired of carrying around the weight of my chubby babies, so the less I can pile on them the better. No extra fluff here please. thank you.

However, when they are starting to stand and take steps, I feel its necessary. (though i here there is a barefoot movement going on...)

The rubber soles don't cut it for me. The heels? forget it.

So on a hunt I went...

I tried several versions of soft soled shoes, but my think babies have thick feet!! Nothing seemed to work.

Until I was introduced to Pedipeds!

They fit fat feet. (say that fast-its fun)

They dont add extra weight to an already heavy baby.

They are durable!

They are made of quality materials.

And they are freaking adorable!

If I were a collector w/ a collection shelf, it wouldn't be full of pointless trinkets, it'd be full of cute AND useful pedipeds!

This were my first loves. I bought them for my daughters 1st Birthday and never looked back. I bought several used pairs on eBay. and they were the staples until she no longer could fit into the soft-soled sizes.

Then, for my third baby, I bought a few pairs of these (some in brown too)

And he wore them until his foot was too big for soft soled.

I look forward to shopping for new ones for my new baby girl :)

I've never tried the Flex kind for bigger kids, but I can tell you for sure that I LOVE these bad boys.

And hopefully someday I can get my bigger kids into some of those Flex shoes, they are super stylish too.

They make it possible to put a shoe on a fat foot and it is hard for babies to kick off, so they stay on! Making my life easier and both mine and my child's like better.

They are also super comfortable from what I can tell.

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

(and so do busy babies)

find yours here.

or look at my all time faves that both of my girls wore here

(affiliate link)

*I spent my own money (or my begged for some from somewhere). These were purchased by my own free will and I got them because I wanted them. I received no compensation for this review. I love the shoes and wanted to share that with my readers*

REVIEW: BabyLegs

It's been winter for a year it seems (especially b/c everyone in the family keeps being sick)
...but I have found a new staple around here.
Enter BabyLegs.

They are perfect!

They make snow days easier, b/c after putting on the coat and gloves, I slipped these over them both and the gloves actually stay on my 1 1/2 yr old! :).

Also, taking my 3 yr old to dance class at 9am in the middle of winter with snow on the ground is hard enough, but when she is freezing, it's really irritating. So I slip the awesome BabyLegs over her tights and ta-da! She isn't so "naked" anymore.

Also, my newborn can wear them with her dresses, she's warm enough to be wearing pants, and it's easier to change a diaper with these bad boys on than it is with tights.

I love my BabyLegs!

Not the best picture of my pretty girls, but you can see the red BabyLegs on baby girl, Stevie.

(a little big, but perfect nonetheless-wont be big for long)

I can't wait to see how many different ways I can use them in the summer.

A few months ago they were having a big sale and I stocked up on them, and I've never looked back. ;)

This product makes like easier b/c they are easy to put on. And makes life better b/c they keep my kiddos warm, and adorable.

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

get the cutest ones here
(affiliate link)

*I received no compensation for this review. I bought the product on my own, by my own choice. I like the product and wish to share with others why it works for me.*

REVIEW & PROMO: fHg Designs Bib

For those of you who know how awesome the puking is that comes with an infant with GERD/Reflux, you know how important the bibs are.

 I have a bunch of ugly ones that cover up cute outfits. So I went on a hunt to find a cute bib to cover up a plain outfit.

For this purpose, I scouted and found fHg Designs.

I had the opportunity to review a bib and I chose the Amy Butler Baby Bib in Lotus.

It is SO DANG CUTE!

I'm pretty sure for most of the summer, my baby will be wearing this and a white onesie and will "out-cute" anyone.

Check her out:

This bib is so easy to put on, just slip it over the head.

It is big enough to actually catch the loads of spit-up and it has a super absorbent terry cloth back.

 I love it.

And it will work for her from newborn to toddler.

Go here and buy a few for your little puker or slobber-er.

If my 23 month old slobber monster would leave it on, I'd be getting a few for him.

These are not your average ugly bib, they are a functional fashion statement.

Something every busy mommy needs to make life easier/better.

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

You may purchase one here.

Also through the month of April they will add a paci-clip for free to any order, just mention Busy Mommy Likes! :)

*I received this product for review, however, the opinions remain my own.

It is an extra cute, useful product and I recommend it.*

REVIEW: Belly Bandit

Have I mentioned I just had my 4th baby.

Which means for the FOURTH time, I'm trying to get my tummy to pretend it hasn't been stretched to the max

(don't ask the stretch marks, they don't pretend very well).

The first time I had a baby, I walked out of the hospital in a shirt that was too tight b/c I had no idea I would still look 5 months pregnant after having a baby!

go figure.

The second time I had a baby, I walked out in a really baggy shirt, afraid of making the same mistake twice.

The third time, I walked out wearing this product, and I was feeling a bit better about myself. I wore it as often as possible for the first few weeks postpartum and I felt more put together and less like a blob.

This time, I did the same thing.

I've got to say, I love my Belly Bandit.

It is here in my time of need, during the retchid post-partum phase.

I don't feel so gross and afraid to go in public or have people over.

During the hellacious post-partum weeks this time around, while having my two youngest admitted to the hospital, etc.

I wore my Belly Bandit and felt a bit more confident, while my huge jelly belly worked its way down a little ;).

Busy Mommy Likes!

This product made my life better while dealing with insecurities due to a post partum tummy.

get yours here
PS they have some other extra awesome things on their site too.
I think I need one of everything!
especially those BDA pants.
or the mother tucker tank
and the bosom bandit for a few months down the road ;)

*I bought this on my own, with no outside influence. I like it and want others to know about it. I received no compensation for this review.*

(affiliate links)

REVIEW: Kymaro New Body Shaper

I'm not one to take a compliment.

I'm not sure what it is, but I always feel uncomfortable when someone compliments me.

And I most definitely can't take one that I didn't earn...

So yeseterday, I went to a girls' lunch I had with some of my high school friends (10 yr reunion coming up and they still talk to me?!).

I will admit, I wanted to look good, even if it was ":for just having a baby" ;) 

(My baby is six weeks old today).

So, I slipped on my kymaro and a few other essentials and I was out the door.  

My friends, (because they are awesome), complimented me on how great I looked, and you know what I did? I told them I was cheating and pulled up my shirt to show them how sweet my Kymaro Body Shaper is- then told them all to go get one of their own, because these things are freaking awesome. NOT KIDDING. I want a few more so I can alternate days and let the material rest. And I want the bottoms -and I noticed there are a few other products I just might need!

You can buy them here. and many other places...

I've even seen them at Walgreens.

this product helps make life better, by helping me not feel so fat ;)

BUSY MOMMY LOVES!

*I received no compensation for this review. I purchased this by my own free will with my money, with no outside influence. I LOVE this product and like to share my findings with others. That's all. And I promise that this is a true story, ask the friends who got a good peep show of my bra ;)*