Weigh-In Wednesday: Road Trip!

I've been racking my brain for something that I just could not live without during our pack out. Unfortunately, nothing stands out. But the road trip, now that's a different story. You see, I just made a 16 hour (2 day) road trip with two munchkins, my husband in a different vehicle. I had two things I could not have made the road trip without; Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano Cookies and an audio book.

Now, I could review the cookies but I don't have any on hand and I must be able to snack as I type and seeing as I'm visiting my parents, I can't run out to get some (they live in the middle of nowhere). So I will save them for another day.

And as we're getting ready to make another road trip I'm hoping some of you can help me. I'm in the market for a new audio book and am looking for suggestions.

What audio book can you not live without?

Weigh-In Wednesday: To Wax or Not to Wax

I feel like I should be whispering, "do you wax?" I know whispering is not needed, this is not a taboo topic but I still feel silly bringing it up, I don't know why.

I had my eyebrows waxed this week after, well, I honestly don't remember the last time I had them done. While sitting in the chair, shaking, I began to think of the ladies who get "more" waxed. Let me clarify, I was shaking with anticipation, not fear as I know eyebrow waxing really isn't painful. But what about other areas, I wondered...

So, do you wax?

Weigh-In Wednesday: Organized Activities

I'm so excited, B has her first dance class today! She's going as a guest with her friend and it's the place I've been wanting to take her to, we're both thrilled. I love the idea that she will have an outlet for some of her energy and she loves to dance!

During my research I found a few places that offered classes for infants (4 months old) and it begs the question:

What is too early for organized activities?

Another Opportunity to Weigh-in!

No, it's not Wednesday, but here's another opportunity for you to weigh-in! Parents Magazine wants to know what your favorites are when it comes to baby gear.

"From bottles to highchairs, diapers to bath time, we want to hear all about your favorite baby gear! Vote once in every category to make sure all of your favorite things get recognition!"

The Pick Your Faves: Best for Babies Awards will be featured in the October issue.

Pick Your Faves!

Weigh In Wednesday: Laundry Detergent

What kind of laundry detergent do you use?

Why do you like it?

I have always been a Tide lover. Growing up, my mom used Tide always so that carried over into my grown up life until I had children. My babies have very sensitive skin just like their mother so I stuck to the baby detergents like Dreft and All Baby until I discovered Arm & Hammer Essentials. I love it!! It has no scent which is great and it is dye & perfume free which is great for sensitive skin. But the best part is that it very natural and safe for the environment. It has a natural water softener in it so even if you have hard water, you clothes still feel soft after using it. The price can't be beat also considering it costs about half of what Tide costs!!!

My husband and I have a difference of opinions as to what makes a good laundry detergent. He is always looking for something that smells good and when he buys it, it makes our munchkins break out. I look for the sensitive skin ones that contain no perfumes or dyes. I also go with what is a good price per ounce and if I have a coupon, that is always better!! I try to go with what is good for our environment now too (thanks to Ally!!).

What do you think? What makes a good detergent for you?

Weigh-In Wednesday: Diapers

What brand of disposable diapers do you prefer? With my son, I swore by Pampers. With my daughter, I just can't decide. Lately I've been buying whatever I have a coupon for. When she was a newborn I initially used the Pampers Swaddlers, but they left little bits of clear gel all over her girly parts every time she wet her diaper, even if it was just moderately wet. So, I switched to the Huggies Newborn. I loved those! I liked the cut-out for the umbilical cord stump, and I also liked the flap on the upper back part that prevented poop from going up her back. As she grew into the size 2, I had a problem with the Huggies leaking on the sides when she pooped. I decided to try Luvs, which I hated with my son because back then they didn't have a stretchy waist band, but this time I was pretty impressed. They hold A LOT of pee without leaking. But, lately the poop has been going up her back, as it does with Pampers also. I recently read some good reviews on the Huggies Pure and Natural, so I will try them next.

I think the perfect diaper would include the absorbency and fit of Luvs, the back flap of Huggies, and a rewards program like Pampers.

Now it's your turn to weigh-in. Which brand of disposable diapers do you prefer and why?


Oh, and what about Night Time diapers for bigger kids? I swear by Under Jams. They rarely leak, and you also collect Pampers Points with them. Ethan outgrew the Pull-Ups by the time he turned 3 and the Goodnights constantly leak.