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New OTC product The Stork® helping women conceive

November 18, 2014 by Jen

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Stork® OTC by Rinovum Women’s Health. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you currently trying to conceive? I know when we decided to start adding to our family after the oldest two got older, I dealt with so many issues. We would get our hopes up to be let down with a big fat negative! It was very stressful and I didn’t think that it would ever happen. So, when it finally did we were shocked! To be honest we had gave up all hopes and thought that it was just meant for us to have two children. So, it was such a blessing when we discovered we were having another girl! Looking back, I honestly can’t see my life with out my princess Jada.

If your actively trying to conceive your first child or add to the family, I have a great new product to share with you today called; The Stork®. The Stork® is created by Rinovum Women’s Health to help females become pregnant from the comfort and privacy of their home.

What is The Stork®

An at-home conception kit that is based on cervical cap insemination, a well-established technique that has been used by healthcare providers for decades now.

The Stork® simple design includes two main parts – the Conceptacle® and the applicator. The Conceptacle® consists of a condom-like sheath with a silicone cervical cap resting within the sheath. This is used to collect semen during intercourse, or alternatively can be used with donor sperm. The applicator then cradles the cervical cap, and through tampon-like insertion, it delivers the semen to the correct position at the cervix. The cervical cap is left for 4-6 hours until removal, similar to a tampon, and women can carry on with their normal activities.

The Benefits:

The Stork® is a less invasive, proactive approach to conception that helps “bridge the gap” between natural intercourse and more costly, assisted reproductive treatments such as intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF).

This can be a great option that can help couples with common fertility difficulties such as:

Low Sperm Count

Motility Issues

Hostile Vaginal Environment (pH imbalance)

Ovulation Timing

Where can you purchase?

The best part you don’t need a prescription! You can buy this over the counter product for just $79.99 at CVS locations or online.

Learn More:

To Learn more about the new, innovative conception aid be sure to check out the site today!

As a mother, I look back at all the challenges I had when trying to conceive Jada 10 years ago and wish I had a product like this! So if your trying to conceive make sure to check out The Stork® to see if you feel this could help you!

Lee’s Curvy Fit and Easy Fit jeans is a must have this season!

November 17, 2014 by Jen

It’s Fall y’all, my favorite season of the year. That also means it’s time to put away the summer clothes and start bringing out those beloved jeans that you have been missing all summer. Ladies, let’s be honest who don’t love a great pair of jeans that hug your curves and keep their shape wear after wear! I know I do! That is why I am excited to share with you about some new jeans by Lee that every female should have in their closet this season!

This fall, Lee has introduced the latest in denim innovation with two brand new line launches: Curvy Fit and Easy Fit! They’ve already had overwhelmingly positive feedback from consumers and magazine editors, including placements in Glamour, Redbook, Women’s Health, and Real Simple! So, I was excited when I was asked to review them myself. I have always loved Lee Jeans, so I already knew this would be perfect! So, when the package arrived, I was excited to try them out! I tried them on and loved them. However, my teenage daughter thought she was going to take them OVER for herself! So as you guessed it, I caught her wearing a pair the next morning to school!

About the Curvy Fit:

The new Curvy Fit Collection features a No-Gap Waistband and Modern Tilted Rise, meaning it is mid-rise in the front and higher in the back. These features ensure the jeans won’t create an unwanted gap around the waist where female curves lie. Made with high-stretch denim fabrication and ultra-flexible waistband, these jeans are soft, smooth, and hug curves in all the right places providing ultimate comfort.

About the Easy Fit:

Made with revolutionary Slimming Stretch Fabric, the new Easy Fit Collection was made for females who lead an active lifestyle. The fabric of the jean stretches up to 65 percent, so it feels similar to a yoga pant but has all of the style and structural benefits of denim.

My Thoughts:

We love them! I picked out and received the CURVY FIT CADENCE BOOTCUT and CURVY FIT PAXTON BOOTCUT – MODERN SERIES. I felt that the curvy fit would work better for me since they are higher in the back, and I personally hate that some of my favorite jeans always seem to leave gaps. I was impressed with the fit of the jeans. They are true to their size. I think I should have actually got a smaller size. The truth is both pairs of jeans truthfully looked better on Jasmine than me, and of course she made sure I knew that! She is taller than me and curvier in the back. So as a parent I loved that she HAD NO GAP, and I didn’t have to keep telling her to pull her jeans up or her shirts down!

She has already made sure to put more of these jeans on her Christmas list. And well for me, I went ahead and ordered a smaller size in the curvy plus a pair of the Easy Fit. I am planning on wearing the Easy fit jeans for Black Friday shopping! Because we all know, I shop until I drop on that day so I am all about comfort! However, the only complaint that i do have is there isn’t a lot of choices to pick from in the Easy Fit compared to the great selection in the Curvy Fit! I would love to see more regular sizes , color, and style options. So, I will be sure to share my thoughts on the Easy Fit after i try them so make sure to check back!

So, if you are looking for the perfect pair of jeans to add to your collection make sure to check these out! And of course, these would make great Christmas gifts so they have earned their spot in my Holiday Gift Guide this year!

Buy now:

Head on over to Lee.com to check out the many styles they have to offer starting at 34.99!

Straight Talk Wireless is great for kids who want a cell phone this Holiday!

November 16, 2014 by Jen

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk Wireless. All opinions are 100% mine.

With the Holidays approaching, I’m sure many children have a wireless phone on their Christmas list! They give you that sad “puppy face” and tell you that all their friends have one! However, you’re just not sure that your child is ready for a new cell phone let alone having to sign a contract! That’s why I am happy to share with you a better option Straight Talk Wireless! Straight Talk is available at Walmart and offers No-contract plans and is perfect for the first-time phone owners in your family. For only $45 per month, you can get unlimited talk, text, and data on the same networks for half the cost. So, no more worrying about you’re kid’s going over limits and unexpected extra charges.

Straight Talk provides nationwide coverage on America’s largest and most dependable Networks. The best part is you’re also able to keep your current phone number and phone! So, if you have an extra phone that is not in use you could always use it instead of buying a new device. However, with a great selection of phone options there is something for everyone’s budget.

Sadly, we are currently stuck in a family plan contract so looking at this plan is like a dream! I have vowed after this contract is over I will never be stuck in another wireless contract EVER AGAIN! My mom has been a Straight Talk wireless customer for two years now and she loves it! I even offered to put her on our family plan and she refused. She bragged about her service and plans so much my sister even decided to go with Straight Talk! So, while they are both raving about how much they are saving I am over here counting years down till I am contract free and saving money!

So, before you say no to a cell phone this Holiday Season be sure to check Straight Talk!

How to protect your baby during the RSV Season #RSVAwareness #PreemieProtection

November 16, 2014 by Jen

I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

As a parent and aunt of preemies, I just wanted to take the time to let you all know that Monday November 17^th is World Prematurity Day. Each year on this day, I always find myself emotional looking back at the struggles our family has went through. I also think about all the parents that are currently dealing with a preemie and keeping them in my prayers. I am sure anyone can understand how scary this time is for everyone involved. There are 15 million babies born Premature each year! The sad truth is premature birth kills 1 precious baby every 30 seconds. Luckily in the USA our survival rate is much better than other countries but the risk and complications are still there.

One of the biggest risk parents face with preemies is RSV season, which is usually between November and March, though it can vary geography and year to year. Even though every baby is at risk at getting RSV, babies born early are twice as likely to be admitted to the hospital for RSV symptoms. The truth is that RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies under 1 year old in the USA! RSV is actually very common but unfortunately, many parents aren’t aware of it! The fact that only one-third of parents have even heard about it is very alarming! So, I feel that we really need to start raising awareness not just during the RSV season but all year around! Thankfully, my kids didn’t get RSV but my niece did. She stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks, which included Christmas! I will never forget that year. She was so weak and sick.

What actually is RSV:

RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under 2. RSV is highly contagious. Symptoms are often like a common cold so sometimes parents brush it off.

Know the Symptoms:

Contact your child’s pediatrician immediately if your child exhibits one or more of the following:

Persistent coughing or wheezing
Rapid, difficult, or gasping breaths
Blue color on the lips, mouth, or under the fingernails
High fever
Extreme fatigue
Difficulty feeding

Prevention is Key:

Unfortunately there is no treatment for RSV except relieving some of the typical symptoms, so it’s important for parents to take the following preventive steps to help protect their child:

Be sure to wash hands, toys, bedding, and play areas frequently
Ensure you, your family, and any visitors in your home wash their hands or use hand sanitizer.
Avoid large crowds and people who may be sick.
Never let anyone smoke near your baby or be around 2^nd hand smoke on clothing.
Most important speak with your child’s doctor if you believe he or she may be at high risk for RSV, as a preventive therapy may be available

Learn more:

To learn more about RSV and ways to protect your baby please go to www.RSVprotection.com

Sweeping Saturday 11/15/2014

November 15, 2014 by Jen

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