REVIEW: New Energy Mom Vitamins

I recently came across this website and I absolutely HAD to try them out.



New Energy Mom is a vitamin designed for moms.

I have now been taking it for over a week and let me tell you-I am sold.

It is the only change I've made recently and I am awake past 9:30pm!

Before I started taking these, I was passing out on the couch by 8:30 (at the latest).

I kind of think my husband likes me more, now that I have the energy to stay awake and discuss the ins and outs of our daily lives, rather than falling asleep the second the kids do. 

I'm not going to quit taking these any time soon. 

Their main focus is energy but it is also tailored around nutrition, immune support, memory, and weight loss. All key factors in the life of a busy mommy.

I can't say I'm skinny or that I eat better, but I feel better and I might be able to remember where each child is at any given moment ;).

All of the benefits, heavily out-weigh the fact that it is a giant, stinky, horse pill.

(gotta put all of  those vitamins somewhere...)

I wouldn't ever even take pre-natals b/c I hated how they made me feel afterward.

But I don't get that with these.

I just chase them with a Coke Zero and Jr. Mint ;)

and of course a huge bottle of water....

 b/c that is the right thing to do...

Also, these aren't like the 5 hr energy or hydroxycut type energy. I don't feel shaky or energetic in a spurt, I really just tend to be productive for more hours in the day...

hard to explain-but nice, natural, and not "speed-like".

There isn't a whole lot to say about the product, except that

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

and I will most definitely be ordering more when I run out. You can order yours here.

These make it easier to stay awake and have the energy to do the things I need to do throughout the day-which makes life better.

*I received these for review. No monetary compensation. I like this product. Honestly- I do.*

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REVIEW: Little Looster

Asa (#3) just turned two.

You know what that means-

he's taking off his diaper and pooing on the floor.

(What?! you're 2 year old doesn't do that?? hmmm. weird.)

So, I guess whether I'm ready or not:

Potty Training-

Here We Come!

This kid is stubborn.

 And he can't talk yet, which makes things more difficult.

 (I guess he figures his siblings who are never quiet will communicate for him forever.)

So when I found this awesome step called the Little Looster, I knew he'd be intrigued and I had to have it.

When it arrived, my 4 year old daughter immediately ran it to the toilet and tried it out. She LOVES IT. and I didn't get it for her...

My 5 year old son uses it too.

(though I kind of wish he wouldn't for #1 [splash factor]-if you know what I'm saying...)

It is made to stay in front of the toilet so you don't have to move it. I leave it, but it does require a little skill, it isn't ideal-but it's worth it not to have to touch it. ha.

My husband moves it, but just because he didn't get the memo that there are places he could stick his feet. Maybe he doesn't anymore...

I don't know- I'll have to spy later...

jk.

This "Little Looster Booster" (as we like to call it), is very sturdy and it really does help the kids.

They actually do feel a bit more steady and confident.

I feel better about Asa not falling in too.

(because if it could happen to anyone, it would be him)

He looks like a pro,

Check him out:

Don't be fooled-we've got a long road ahead of us, but I'm confident this awesome step will help.

get yours here

(affiliate link)

This product makes life easier by helping my kids be a bit more independent

and more confident in their skills while using the "loo" ;).

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

*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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REVIEW: Purell hand sanitizer

During our month(s) of illness and having a newborn, I got a bit protective and insisted on everyone "scrubbing in" when they walking in our house. I had several "cleaning stations" located around our house. Right when you opened the front door and one outside of my bedroom door where the baby was being quarantined. This stuff saved my the hassle of forcing my children to the sink to help them scrub with soap and water. It was a lifesaver. I love hand sanitizer, I have it in almost every room and in my car, in every bag. LOVE IT. :)

This product makes life easier and better!

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*my own opinion. purchased with my own money. not compensated for this review.*

REVIEW: Medela Pump In Style Advanced Breast Pump

Twelve days after I had my fourth baby (In January of this year), my third child was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.

It sucked- to say the least.

My husband stayed the nights with him and I did my best to stay the majority of the daytime with him.

All the while, I was sending my newborn- not yet two weeks old, with other family members.

It was difficult.

It was sad to leave her during the crucial bonding time, but my sick boy needed me more- and she did not seem to notice.

I was so blessed to have received this pump from a dear friend. When I got it, I thought, "this is awesome, I've never pumped and probably never will, but this is an awesome one incase I take it up."

Guess what?!

 This was my life saver during the week of hospital stays! I would have been so much more upset with life if I would have had to end the breastfeeding before it had really begun.

This pump helped me to keep things going, and to fill bottles to pass along while dealing with the whole ordeal. It came with everything. Bottles, little cooler bag, a battery pack, two pumps- so I could rush through and pump both sides simultaneously between nurse visits.

It even came with a fancy bag, so I took it with me everywhere as if it were a purse/diaper bag. And it worked as one just fine.

(and then, on her two week birthday, she got admitted to the hospital with RSV, so she got to share a room with her big brother and the real fun began...but that is a different story for a different blog ;) ...)

Now, several weeks later, things are fine and she is nursing like a champ, and I most definitely can thank my Medela Pump for that. Without it, I probably would have given up hope and started her on formula.

During a very difficult time, this product made my life so much easier!

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!

*This review is my own opinion. I received this product as a gift from a friend, therefore I did not use my own money on it. I did not receive any compensation for this review. I think that this product is a very nice product and like to share with others when I find something praiseworthy. *

(affiliate links)

REVIEW:Suave 3-in-1

When I'm wrestling to bathe four young kids (sometimes three at a time), I don't want to mess with bubble bath, shampoo, body soap, conditioner. Who has that many arms? Or that much patience?? not me! I start the bath, dump some of this in for bubbles, throw the kids in, dump some of this on my hands, wash their hair and bodies. wa-lah! done and done. All with ONE PRODUCT.

I love this stuff. It makes my chore quicker and my life easier!

BUSY MOMMY LIKES!!

*I was given no compensation for this review. I bought and tried this for my own use by my own free will, with my own money. But I love it and I love to share about what works for me to make life easier. *

REVIEW: ReliOn cool mist humidifier

We have had an incredible year so far, full of illness.
When my newborn had RSV, and was released from the hospital, all I could do for her was use the bulb syringe to get out her boogies, and have her sleep directly under a humidifier to keep her secretions moist.
This was the humidifier of choice.
It is conveniently sized-fits perfectly on my nightstand, over her bassinet.
I ran the thing 24/7 and only had to refill the water tank once a day.
Refilling is easy, not a major production like some.
The sound is minimal and kind of soothing. A very low hum.
I recommend it.

This product made dealing with illness, easy.

Busy Mommy likes.

I purchase mine at Walmart for a small price. or you can get your here (affiliate link)

*I was given no compensation for this review. I bought and tried this for my own use by my own free will, with my own money. But I like it and I love to share about what works for me to make life easier. *