Product Review : Seventh Generation Free & Clear Wipes

                                         

I received Free & Clear Wipes by Seventh Generation to sample and provide a review of this item. My first child has always had sensitive skin. I thought this product would great as we were going to  have  another child.

During the first few uses, we noticed it left no reaction to her skin. But during the next few days her skin was starting to get red and irritated. Other than, my daughter having issues with her skin. I did find that these were thick  and great wipe. Just not the wipes that I would use. I know that each child has different reactions to new products. Also my family does have skin sensitives to certain products for us this is one. 

But I would recommend these to any families that do no have skin allergies or reactions to different brands of wipes.   

To find near you : http://www.seventhgeneration.com/baby-wipes

Product information : 

Free & Clear Baby Wipes work gently with plant-derived ingredients.

• Free of alcohol, fragrances & dyes
• Free of parabens and phthalates 
• Hypoallergenic
• Thick, strong and generously-sized

Recipe : Mussel Meat with Garlic Sauce with Linguine Pasta

               

                             

My Version

Recently, we have a family friend visit and we have a mussel meat meal. I took a few notes about how she prepared the meal. And when I made my version of it . I used a 2 of the tricks she showed me. 

I was looking for a recipe on how to make mussel meat in a garlic sauce. I found the LazyPasta.com. Here is my version of this meal. Original recipe is below.  

What you will need :

2 Pound Bag of Mussel Meat ( Frozen) 

Wondra ( Thickening Powder )

Linguine Pasta  ( Ronzoni I used ) 

Dried Parsley ( if you have fresh you can use that as well )

White Wine or White Wine with Lemon

Lemon Juice 

Salt  & Pepper

 Garlic - 3 heads

Olive Oil

How to Prepare it : 

1. Thaw out your frozen Mussel Meat leave in package til ready to cook.
2. Heat pan with olive oil and sliced or minced garlic. Let the garlic brown
3. Add mussel meat only to pan 
4. sprinkle some lemon juice on mussel meat
5. Continue to cook on Medium heat and mix everything around
6. Add salt and pepper 
7. Add 1/4 Cup of White Wine or White Wine with lemon ( For more sauce you can double the amount of wine ) Be sure to cook off wine taste to meal.
8. Sprinkle dried parley all over the mussel meat mixture in pan.  
9. Add Wondra in pan and mix around to help thicken up the meal til you reach the thickness you like. Be sure to taste your sauce along the way. 
10. Boil Water in separate pan with salt  , wait til it comes to boil . Add pasta and cook for 8 minutes for Al Dente Pasta.  
11. Drain pasta after cooked , sprinkle olive oil . 
12. Serve Up in your favorite bowl or plate. 
13. DON'T FORGET that yummy sauce. 

I hope you will enjoy this meal as much as my family and I did. 

Here is the recipe I found prior to composing my changes as listed above : .lazypasta.com

If you have never heard of Wondra. Here is a link to view and learn more about it : http://www.walmart.com/ip/Wondra-Quick-Mixing-All-Purpose-Flour-13.5-oz/10311367

  

My Experience : Breast Feeding ... Eat Local... Bond with Mother and Child... Formula.....

                                           

During my most recent pregnancy , I thought it would be great to try breastfeeding. My husband had wanted me to go that route with our first child but at that time I never did any research and was prepared that. She was only formula fed. Now with our second child, I did lots of research.

I found +Facebook groups so that I could learn from others. And take there knowledge with me and we are already a month into breastfeeding and I am still learning. I purchased a book from +Amazon.com that  was  Great Expections : The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding.   I really found this book to very useful, as it touches on the correct way to breastfeed, as well information about Thrush and other matters. 

This really was a eye opener for me , as I was so many things I didn't know when I had my first daughter.  I read a few chapter's into the book above. Before baby girl wanted to arrive early. But with the basic knowledge I gained from my mom and her friend. As well as reading this book I was able to grasp the c- shape while breast feeding. 

Our second daughter decided to arrive about 3 weeks, We are latching really well, and she does fall sleep. But the best news is that she gaining a lot of weight. I am not a fully breastfeeding at this time. Possibly eventually I will just focus on that. But I am most worried about her continuing to gain weight so she is getting breast milk as well as formula.

Apart of being a breast feeding parent, I have also been pumping with my electric breast pump and manual breast pump. It is a great way to save some milk for milk baths if it goes bad. To help feed your baby when your sick. When you are pregnant you can get a script from your OBGYN. And you get a free electric breast pump. This is a quicker way to get your breast to remove excess milk and bring up your hind milk.  

During the first weeks , her poor toes were always getting blood withdrawn. For NJ state test they do which requires 5 blood samples. And with numerous tests to check for Jaundice , our poor baby has been though it all.  We had to be the in hospital for the UV light to help clear her Jaundice. 

Through the breast feedings and lots of bonding and doing skin to skin we are so close.   I had always hoped that I would have this bond with our child. With my first, I suffered postpartum . And it took a long time to get out of that.  

But for now , I just wanted to share my experience with breast feeding and the great book that I found helpful. 

       

Product Review : L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil VoxBox

                                                                 

For this review , I had my mom sample this as her hair was really dry and needed this product. She really enjoy the smell of the products while using them.  After the shampoo and conditioner and leave in product  she felt like her hair was really dry. Please see the picture below for her Before picture. 

(Before )

(After )

It is really amazing, her hair is nice and soft. And looks so much fuller. Such a amazing products .. Thank you L'Oreal for making a such amazing products. 

 Disclose : I  received these products complimentary for testing purposes.

Product Review : GO Veggie

                                                   

I was selected to try GO Veggie for Free. I have never had lactose free food before. But my husband, his issues with cheeses. And I am looking forward to see how he likes this. 

I really enjoy the taste and flavors. I am really glad that there is a great brand that makes Lactose free cheese for those who have issues with regular milk products. 

This is the cheese I received for free.  

A snack with healthily cheese !! 

Go Veggie Products : http://www.goveggiefoods.com/products

Coupon : http://www.goveggiefoods.com/coupons 

Locations you can find Go Veggie : http://www.goveggiefoods.com/where-to-buy/

Share your household's sensitive skin story!

                                       

My family's  sensitive skin story, I was born with really bad dry skin. During my childhood I was and still have some sensitivities to certain detergents. If I use it , my I break out wherever I used it . Please see the picture below as a example.  

(Skin Fail)

As I have gotten older my skin , has calmed down some. Now for my daughter , she has dry skin as well. But her's is managed really with lotion from her doctor. But my daughter and I found this detergent to work great for our skin. We had no reactions from it which is perfect ... I will purchase this clothes detergent in the future. As it really has helped my family and provided us another great clothes detergent option. 

Here is a picture of my great sample kit that I received for free ! 

I received a free product for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own.

Product Review : New Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners products!

                                                          

I received this product for free to sample and provide a honest opinion. I have never used this product before this sampling. I really love how easy is for such a quick clean up. And we had no issues with getting this out of the slow cooker. 

 Here are a few steps from making the Crock Pot French Onion Soup. I had to sweet the onion in butter and herbs and sugar.  I followed the additional steps ,  and it tasted amazing !!!  Please see the additional picture below . 

Thinly finely sliced 

Cooking down ! 

 All cooked down and ready to plated ! 

Where's the Cheese !

Just out of the oven 

All ready to eat  ! 

Recipe 

All Lined and Ready to go  ! 

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