Beat the Heat with The Target Clean Care Box!

This summer has been a little different than any other I've ever experienced, the main reason being that I'm super pregnant and dealing with all the "fun" symptoms that accompany pregnancy. While feeling little Delainey kick and nesting have been two of the positive symptoms as of late, I'll be real and tell you that being 30lbs heavier than my previous weight and dealing with the all of the additional hormones coursing through my body has been interesting.

If you're also pregnant, dreading the heat every single day, or just simply not a big fan of summertime, the Target Clean Care Box is the answer! The contents of these boxes include everything a woman needs to beat the heat and most of it fits right into your handy-dandy little purse... Well, for some of us it all fits in a purse but I've always been one to overstuff my handbag so when I saw all the goodies in this box I knew where most of it was heading. If you're a bit like myself (or Mary Poppins, for that matter), you'll want to keep all of this in your bag just in case it's needed. If not, I still suggest you stock up on some of these heat-combating products while they are on sale at Target!

We'll start with a product I can't get enough of, the NEW Kleenex® Facial Cleansing Wipes! These little beauties combine multi-layered, textured fabric, and a gentle cleanser infused with a pro-vitamin complex to give the natural radiance of a freshly washed clean in just 1 step - the perfect way to keep your face looking fresh even on the most uncomfortably hot day! Alcohol Free, Pre-moistened, Dermatologist Tested, and found in Assorted Patterns, you can rest assured that your skin will look radiant no matter where you spend your days! I love packing these in my beach bag to ensure I look absolutely radiant, no matter what the plans are afterward! More Kleenex Facial Cleansing products are available here.

Another must have item in my bag when I'm heading out for the day is my Cottonelle® Clean Care Bath Tissue & Fresh Care Flushable Cleansing Cloths! Since the bath tissue is unscented and designed to clean better with CleanRipple® Texture—you’ll get hooked once you try it and luckily it'll help you keep dry even on the hottest and most humid days! The CleanRipple texture is designed to give you a better clean, so you feel fresh all day long! For those days that you need a little extra refreshing feel, the Fresh Care cleansing cloths offer just the right amount of moistness with a quick-dry performance to leave you feeling fresh & dry! Used together, your lady parts will feel refreshed after each visit to the ladies room!

If you're expecting or around anyone who is, I suggest you always keep a pack of Kleenex® Facial Tissue in your bag! As emotional as pregnant women can get, it's easy to burst into tears at any moment. While I'm guilty of this lately, I like to make sure I bring along a pack of tissues in case one of my other mama friends happens to be feeling equally as emotional. One soft tissue is all it takes to show you care. With a variety of designs and a good amount of tissues packed into a tiny little pack, it's easy to fit these beauties in my bag no matter the occasion.

Another item every woman needs to have this summer is Skinfix® Ultra Rich Hand Cream! This award winning little lotion is clinically proven to treat dry, cracked skin on hands and it softens, deeply hydrates, and moisturizes even the driest, eczema-prone hands with it’s unscented, medicated, steroid-free formula! No more grubby hands after a day at the beach, this dermatologist tested and paraben-free hand cream relieves and soothes itchy, irritated skin and will keep your digits looking delightful!

Another item I must keep in my bag at all times during the summer is Skinfix® Lip Repair Balm! The answer to any chronically chapped-lipped girls prayers, with a lightweight, deeply hydrating formula, this lip repair balm soothes and moisturizes chapped lips! If you're a coconut oil fanatic like myself you'll be happy to find out,it contains 40% coconut oil to help banish dry lips on contact and it looks as amazing as it feels!

While this item doesn't come with me on outtings, the Bathery® Delicate Sponge is the perfect way to help clean yourself up after a long day in the hot, hot heat. Enjoy a refreshing bath or shower with the soft and soothing texture of this bath sponge is heavenly. The sponge comes in assorted colors and makes for the perfect exfoliator, treat yourself to one and maybe grab one for your hubby too! We all deserve to feel pampered, after all!

So tell me, what are your favorite products to help you beat the heat? If you want to find some new favorites be sure to check out what's included in the Target Cottonelle Clean Care box!

Your Dog Deserves a Dream Dog Park! #FriendsofBeneful

Thanks to Beneful for sponsoring today's discussion and helping several doggies and communities by building awesome dog parks! #FriendsofBeneful #DreamDogPark

My dogs are my little best friends, I love spoiling them and I'll be honest, being able to take them places is always a treat (for me and them). While I wish they could tag along on my trips to Target to grab them Beneful or my little jaunts over to Tampa for stuff for Delainey, they can't always come with me. That's why it's special when we make the day all about them and take them everywhere with us, like we did yesterday.

We spent a good portion of the day at our favorite dog park, fine tuning their skills with the agility course and having a great time letting them run free-as-can-be through out the entire park. The best part, in my poodle's opinion anyways, was rolling around in the muddy shade in the corner of the park.

That's the thing about our dog park, it's full of stuff for doggies to do and it's just fun to wander around with your pooch too. I know other communities aren't lucky enough to have a dog park like ours so I wanted to let you know that Beneful is doing everything they can to help you get one like ours in your community.

The Beneful Dream Dog Park Project helps further Beneful's mission of celebrating the joyful life dogs and owners share together by supporting dog park improvement and construction projects across the United States. Since 2010, they've helped bring dog park dreams to life in more than a dozen communities! In 2016, Beneful will support at least 12 dog park projects in the U.S. by improving existing parks and helping get new projects off the ground through a mix of financial support, hands-on volunteerism and shared dog park expertise. Interested in finding out more about how they can help you and your dog get a "Dream Dog Park" nearby? Click here to find out more or to help support the cause!

Bambo Nature is This Ecofriendly Mamas First Disposable Diaper Choice!

Big THANKS to Bambo Nature for sending over these awesome, ecofriendly diapers to include in my Baby Shower Gift Guide, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Motherhood is an adventure already, one I'm totally excited (and a bit nervous) to be partaking in. With so many decisions to make, a bucket full of surprises, and rewarding moments galore, my journey into motherhood has already been challenging and amazing and I imagine once Delainey arrives all of these decisions, surprises, and rewarding moments will multiply by millions and I can't wait...

With that said, making simple decisions while pregnant has been interesting... will we use this kind of pacifier or that kind? Will we choose the right pediatrician? What makes a pediatrician the right one anyways? Does she really need a swing, a bouncer, a pack & play, and a rock n' play? Will we adhere to standard vaccination schedules or choose to delay? There are SO many decisions we've had to make already and many more to make in the future, but one that really had me pondering was which disposable diaper is the best to use...?

It's true, we actually plan on cloth diapering a lot of the time (as I mentioned in my recent post about saving the environment), except we will be using disposables her first few weeks and anytime we go outside the home! So making sure we have the right disposables for her first diaper changes at home and all of the adventures we plan on taking her on is a pretty important decision. No one wants a blow out within the first few hours they bring their precious little baby home... or on their first trip to Target with their newborn in tow! We also wanted to make sure we chose a brand that is guaranteed skin-friendly, certified healthy, and guaranteed quality.

That's why after some intensive research we went with Bambo Nature. With the perfect fit for her tiny newborn frame, a super thin design, and NO phthalates, heavy metals, chlorine, formaldehyde, or other substances known to be harmful to her health or the environment, it's easy to see why Bambo Nature was the best choice!

I'm happy to say these ultra-soft diapers are still eco-friendly so while we won't be cloth diapering all-the-time, we are still doing our part to save the earth - one diaper at a time! Plus, with the capability to absorb so much in their unique 3-layer design while still remaining "top-dry", over-hydration won't ever be a problem for our girl - even after multiple wettings! So that means less diaper changes while still keeping our babe dry... what more could a mama ask for?

Bambo Nature doesn't just specialize in amazing disposable diapers though, they make baby wipes that are just as awesome, as well as training pants for your growing kiddo and they are launching a skincare line soon!

So tell me, are you looking for the perfect diaper for your little one? Look no further, Bambo Nature is the answer! Find out more about this amazing, natural brand and buy your first package (or subscribe and save) here.

Interested in finding more awesome items for babies and new mamas?
Click here to check out my Baby Shower Gift Guide!

My 7th Stitch Fix: This One is Criminal!

This post contains affiliate links, regardless all opinions expressed below are my own.

Okay, it's true... I'm guilty of something. I somehow have gotten so far behind on sharing my Stitch Fix boxes it's a bit embarrassing and dare I even say "criminal". I mean, I've been keeping these gorgeous garments from the world and some may consider that a crime.

It could possibly be pregnancy brain causing my delay or maybe it's just my busy schedule... But as a mama to be I need to learn to manage these things, so really that's no excuse! So instead of babbling on much more, today I'm getting right to the point and diving in head first to my APRIL Stitch Fix, even though it's now July... eeeek!

[Side note: Don't mind the fact that my belly is tiny in these photos, it's definitely not that small anymore. I was around 17 weeks in these pictures and I'm now 31 weeks, so it has been nearly double the amount of weeks and my belly is definitely double the size!]

We'll start with an outfit that I fell in love with the second I saw it. These bright coral pants almost have a red hue in pictures and make for one of the most comfortable additions to my maternity wardrobe, it may be the stretchy fabric or the fabulous belly band but these were one of my first "official" maternity purchases and totally worth the money.

Paired with a floral top made with the softest fabric ever, this outfit is everything a pregnant girl could ever dream of... and that's probably why I kept both items. The back features a cute little cut out too, just perfect to keep a hot mama cool on a summer day! I love wearing both of these items together and separate!

I love this outfit so much, in fact, I rocked this ensemble during my tour of the birthing unit at the hospital this week and it was the perfect getup to view the place my daughter will be brought into the world!

The next item Stitch Fix sent over is a bit of funky and fabulous all rolled into one. This cool printed maxi dress was flowy enough for me to want to spin around again and again while also chic enough for me to question whether or not it was a must-have or not in my closet...

But alas, hubby mentioned that we needed to be buying more for Delainey and less for me so back this beauty went into the box to return to Stitch Fix!

Another dress that I almost kept for my own comfort was this cute little frock! It's also perfectly flowy and the definition of stylish maternity clothing with a fun floral print! This little dress is everything 90's and it is so in right now...

While it's super trendy, I decided to send this piece back as well, but now that I'm looking at it I kind of regret that decision. Does anyone want to notify Stitch Fix that this pregnant girl wants this dress back?!

The last item in my fix was one that I thought I would love looking at it in the box and it turned out to be a definite no go once I had it on. While it may work for other gals, this top just isn't for me with it's high cut sides and oversized stripes! It actually reminded me a bit of a good ol' Florida boy's tank top once I had it on and while it may look great on some people, it's just not meant for me.

There you have it, folks. My April Stitch Fix, brought to you in July! The good news is I have another fix from May to share with you... and that'll be up on the blog super soon, I mean it! After my May box arrived I decided to help our budget out and I switched my subscription to every other month, so I'm eagerly awaiting my July fix still! Any guesses on what they'll send me this month? I'm hoping for something perfect for my upcoming baby shower but I guess we will find out!

So tell me, have you tried Stitch Fix yet? It's a really fun way to try new items on and hopefully find a few new staples for your wardrobe! Check it out and sign up for your own account today!