BabyGanics Fine & Handy Hand & Face Wipes Review

I am so pleased to tell you about a fantastic product that I have gotten to review in exchange for my honest opinion!  I had never heard of the company BabyGanics, but when they agreed to let me review their Fine & Dandy Hand & Face Wipes, I was pretty excited, and I will share my thoughts with you.

First of all, here is some important information about the product:

Their biodegradable, SLS, bleach and paraben-free formula lets you clean all of your baby’s sticky messes with no worries.  Plus, special skin conditioners and emollients gently nourish as you clean.  With better skin hydration than the leading brands, you won’t want to leave home without them!

• NO Chlorine, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates or Toxins
• Specially formulated with natural, plant-based ingredients
• Hypoallergenic
• Pediatrician and Dermatologist Tested
• CLeans sticky hands and faces
• Leaves baby’s skin clean, soft and fresh

Now let me be clear--we have no babies around the house.  The youngest member of our household is almost ten.  We live out in the country, and dirt is a way of life out here.  I'm not complaining--just being realistic.

These wipes arrived at the ideal time.  About a week ago, our water stopped.  We have a well system, and for some reason, the pump stopped pumping water.  We had to go two days with no running water--not a fun experience, I can tell you.  I won't go into details, but using the toilets was not a pleasant experience.  At least we had power, so I didn't spend a lot of time complaining. 

After using the bathroom, we had to either use soap with bottled water (don't try that unless your desperate--the soap foamed up big time, and I had to use nearly a half bottle) or hand sanitizer (my mom did that, and her hands were really dried out).  I remebered these fantastic little hand wipes, and I have to tell you, they did the job!  No one else seemed to want to use them, but I have to say these were perfect.  They smelled good, and they cleaned my face very well.  My hands never dried out, and they felt clean.

Don't let the name "baby" keep you from trying these wipes.  They are perfect for any age, and I think you will find many uses for them.  Each package contains 30 wipes--they are small, but they do the job.  BabyGanics’ Fine & Handy Hand and Face Wipes retail for $4.99 and can be purchased at Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, Amazon.com, Diapers.com and Vine.com.

Be sure to follow the company via social media to keep up with the latest news, deals, and even contests!

https://www.facebook.com/Official.BabyGanics

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I was sent a product in exchange for my honest review.  I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.

My Birth Story--Save the Children

The State of the World's Mothers (SOWM) report is Save the Children’s signature annual publication, which compiles global statistics on the health of mothers and children, and uses them to produce rankings of nations within three groupings corresponding to varying levels of economic development. We have produced the reports annually since the year 2000. Though the core report indices are the same every year, each year there is a new feature or story angle added to it. In 2013, the new feature is the Birth Day Risk Index -- the index compares first-day death rates for babies in 186 countries to identify the safest and most dangerous places to be born.

I have been asked to share my birth story, and I am quite honored to do so.  My experience will probably be unique due to several factors.

• I used a midwife.
• I had my baby at home.
• My daughter lost weight due to insufficient breast milk

So here goes.  I got unexpectedly pregnant with my first and only child back in 2002.  I was one of nine women on staff who got pregnant that year.  I was already overweight when I got pregnant, but thankfully my good health kept my risk low.  From the beginning, I insisted on using a midwife even though my insurance refused to cover such procedures.  I had no ultrasounds and only the tests my midwife said I absolutely had to have done.  I chose not to learn the sex of the child, and the only concern happened in the last trimester--my blood pressure was up.  I nearly had preeclampsia, but due to natural products and finally bed rest in my last month, all was fine.

I went into false labor a couple times before I actually went into full-blown labor.  My husband, my parents, my sister-in-law, and my niece were at the house.  My husband was skateboarding in the garage when I first when into labor, and my mom had to convince him it was really happening.  It was the evening before my 29th birthday, and it looked like the unexpected would happen.  My child was going to be born on my birthday!

My labor was pretty intense, as you can imagine.  I can remember vomiting everything I had eaten, and there was one time I passed out.  I remember crying out in pain and saying I couldn't do this.  I had nothing to ease the pain.  My blood pressure spiked pretty high, and I lose enough blood that I almost could have had a transfusion--I probably would have had I been in the hospital.

My midwife did exactly what was necessary.  I remember she had to break my water.  And my sister-in-law was a little too loud at times as she helped me through the labor.  She and my mom were on either side of me as the moment got ever closer.  I can remember the intense stretching occurring as my child's head began to crown.  My sister-in-law told me to look in the mirror so I could see how close the child was.  However, I didn't want to.  I just wanted to focus on the task at hand.  

I can recall the intense relief when I pushed my child out, and one of the first things they told me was that I had a girl!  I was so happy because although I had told myself that it wouldn't make any difference, I really wanted a girl.  I somehow knew this would probably be my only child--I think my premonition on that was right since I am now a single mother.

I know I said something about my daughter not getting enough to eat in her early weeks, and that is true.  For five weeks, she nursed almost around the clock, and my midwife's assistant did not really take care of issues that she needed to.  To make a long story short, my midwife called us in, and she discovered that Martha was not getting enough breast milk.  We had to supplement with formula, and God was good enough to keep my daughter safe during that time.  You would never know there were any problems like that now!

That's my little one at around six months.

Isn't she a doll?

And she is still a doll--she will be 10 next month!

What a difference when I compare my story to the rest of the world.  My daughter was actually bigger than this little one when she was born, and they even think my daughter was born early.

I believe that babies born worldwide deserve the kind of care I receive because infant mortality is much easier to keep from happening in today's medical science world.

This video reminds me of my early fears of having my little one.  I think all mothers go through this, but with the help of God, my midwife, and my family we made it through!

This Day in History May 7, 1941

Exactly one year before my dad's birthday (he is 71 today), Glenn Miller and his band recorded Chattanooga Choo Choo.  Let me tell you that I have been a Glenn Miller band since seeing The Glenn Miller Story when I was in high school.  I love James Stewart and June Allyson, and I can't recall how many times I saw that film.  Louis Armstrong is in it, too.  Talk about a great film full of big band music.  And it is an emotional film as well since Glenn Miller died so suddenly.  Last I heard, they hadn't found the spot where the plane went down, but I think they have a pretty good estimate.

For more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chattanooga_Choo_Choo
http://famousdaily.com/history/chattanooga-choo-choo.html

Celebrating Moms Giveaway (Ends 5/11) WW

Celebrating Moms

Join us for an exciting giveaway from Save1.com worth $800 in value, and enter for your chance to win one of four Amazon e-gift cards! One winner will receive the Grand Prize of a $500 Amazon e-gift card, and three winners will receive a $100 Amazon e-gift card! We hope this will be a very special blessing to all the moms out there. Enjoy this delightful infographic about mothers and don't forget to enter for your chance to win in the giveaway!

I think this is an amazing giveaway, and it a great way to honor Mom.  Amazon is one of my favorite places to shop, and it's great for the woman who has everything!

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This event was organized by Rebecca at Love2EncourageYou.

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Goddess Fish: "Kissed" by Tanya Anne Crosby Blog Tour/Giveaway (Ends 5/10) WW

Kissed

by Tanya Anne Crosby

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BLURB:

Swept from the aristocracy of England to The Colonies on the eve of war, Jessamine Stone vows to wed no man but her onetime fiancé, Christian Haukinge. She sets out to win back Christian's affections, unaware that her brother has already offered him a bribe to break her heart.

Driven by something dark, Christian agrees to the devil’s bargain, but soon finds Jessie’s innocent passion, trust, and faith undermine his resolve for vengeance. Now only the woman he has betrayed can heal his deep and scarring wounds. But these are dangerous times and love alone cannot mend all wounds.

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Excerpt:

. England, Rose Park, April 1763

What sort of man paid to have his sister’s heart broken?

Lord Christian Haukinge tossed the parchment aside, and reclined deeper into the leather desk chair, contemplating the inconceivable notion.

He didn’t bother considering the issue it raised: What sort of man accepted such a proposal? He already knew the answer to that one.

The scribbled letter before him bore no salutation—a deliberate rudeness, a flagrant omission of his title—courtesy though it may be—and his demeanor, as he retrieved the parchment, shifted from indifference to keen irritation. His gaze skimmed the page once more, settling upon the last paragraphs.

... as she seems to have convinced herself no other beau will do, save you, fatuous as it seems, and she has set her face against the new contract I have put before her, clinging to your annulled betrothal simply to defy my wishes, I am forced to offer this proposal. Please consider the above remuneration for your services; the amount is more than adequate for your brief employ, and, indeed, should prove quite useful in the refurbishment of your newly purchased estate. As to that, please accept my condolences.

I am certain you shall wish to begin with all due haste, and look forward to your timely response in this matter. The sooner she has been suitably disillusioned, the sooner you might be compensated for your troubles. For the greater good, I do hope we might overlook the nature of our past relationship, and endeavor to assist each other in persuading my dear, misguided sister in choosing the right-minded course. The advance will assure you see it my way. Accept it in good faith. I shall enlighten you further when we are face-to-face.

Signed simply, Westmoor.

For the greater good?

Bloody b---d.

My review will be up later on today.  For now, read on and enter the giveaway.

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Tanya Anne Crosby has written seventeen novels, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists including the New York Times and USA Today. Best known for stories charged with emotion and humor, and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and reviews and she’s a five-time nominee for a RT Career Achievement Award. She lives with her husband, two dogs and two cats in North Michigan and grew up in Charleston, SC. 

           

Tanya's website: http://wwwtanyaannecrosby.com

           

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/TanyaAnneCrosby

           

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tanyaannecrosby

On Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/tanyaannecrosby/

Buy Links:

Amazon -  http://www.amazon.com/Kissed-ebook/dp/B00B4II6F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363738792&sr=1-1&keywords=Kissed+by+Tanya+Anne+Crosby

BN - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kissed-tanya-a-crosby/1000215142?ean=2940016036595

Tanya will be awarding a $50 Amazon or Nook gift card (winner's choice) to a randomly drawn commenter during both this and the Speak No Evil Tour.

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"Robin in the Hood" by Diane J. Reed Book Tour (ends 5/10) WW

<a href="http://www.witchycontessa.com/2013/04/robin-in-hood-by-diane-j-reed.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee393/witchever82/8702c396-3a4f-4218-8b8a-8f74aa217830_zps7f72dcba.jpg" width="100%" target="_blank"> ROBIN IN THE HOOD IS NOTED AS THE BEST YA SINCE THE HUNGER GAMES!  RATED 4.8 STARS ON AMAZON AND 4.36 ON GOODREADS I am pleased to bring you this blog tour as well as a chance to win a print copy of the book, amazon gift code, and kindle reader!

“Is it any wonder I became a bank robber?” 15-year-old Robin McArthur thinks she has it all figured out when it comes to bilking her wealthy dad for guilt money as a substitute for his genuine affection. Until one day he suffers a stroke, and she learns the brutal truth. They’re broke. And everyone from bankers to bookies has lined up in her dad’s hospital room to collect. His only saving grace is what he reveals to Robin in between drools: He truly does love her, in spite of all his mistakes. Panicked and desperate, Robin figures she has two choices. Either surrender to the pestering caseworker and live in a skanky foster home, or take a chance and sneak her dad out of the hospital to make a run for it. Little does she know that stealing a car and hitting the road means that before the day is through, she will rob her first bank. Now an outlaw, Robin finds a backwoods trailer park to hide her dad from authorities. There, she encounters Creek, a local bad boy who also commits crimes to provide for their motley neighbors. Realizing she could use Creek’s help, Robin proposes an ingenious plan—they should team up to rob banks together. But when their partnership leads to a magical romance that turns Robin’s whole world upside down, she soon begins to discover that people are more precious than pocketbooks, and real love means opening your heart to the kinds of treasures money can’t buy . 

BUY THE BOOK

BOOKS A MILLION | BARNES AND NOBLES | AMAZON

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Biography

I write novels that are infused with enchantment, where characters dare to break through boundaries and believe in true love. I have a soft spot for artisans & outlaws of the heart, those of us who burn brightly to live each day as a gift--because it is! I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to visit me at www.banditsranch.com or message me on facebook or twitter (@DianeJReed) to share the whispers of your spirit.

AUTHOR LINKS

WEBSITE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | PUBLISHER

May 6

The Witchy Contessa

Site Link: http://www.WitchyContessa.com

A Book Lover’s Library

Site Link: http://www.abookloverslibrary.com

Jess’s Book Blog

Site Link: http://jessbookblog.blogspot.com

May 7

The Cover Contessa

http://www.thecovercontessa.com

 My Devotional Thoughts

 http://mydevotionalthoughts.com

 Second Book to the Right

 http://2ndbooktotheright.blogspot.cm

May 8

Hey Wanna See My Indies

http://heywannaseemyindies.blogspot.com

Word to Dreams

 http://wordtodreams.blogspot.com

Zach’s YA Reviews

 http://www.zachsyareviews.com

Little Library Muse 

 http://littlelibrarymuse.blogspot.com/

May 9

WTF Are you Reading?

 http://www.wtfareyoureading.com

Wanted Readers 

 http://wantedreaders.blogspot.com/

Cherie Reads

 http://cheriereads.blogspot.com

May 10

Coffee Bean Bookshelf (Bree Clarkson)

http://www.coffeebeanbookshelf.com

Lebooksquirrel

http://Lebooksquirrel.blogspot.com

YA Book Addict

http://youngadultbookaddict.blogspot.com.au/

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Pump Up Your Book: "Polar Night" by Julie Flanders Book Blast (ends 5/10) WW

Join Julie Flanders, author of the suspense/urban fantasy book, Polar Night, as she tours the blogosphere May 6 through May 10 on her first Book Blast with Pump Up Your Book! Julie will be giving away a $25 Amazon GC/Paypal Cash to one lucky reader! To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form on the participating blogs below anytime during the tour and good luck!

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ABOUT POLAR NIGHT

When Detective Danny Fitzpatrick leaves his hometown of Chicago and moves to Fairbanks, Alaska he wants nothing more than to escape the violence and heartbreak that left his life in pieces. Numbed by alcohol and the frozen temperatures of an Alaskan winter, Danny is content with a dead-end job investigating Fairbanks' cold cases. That all changes when a pretty blond woman goes missing on the winter solstice, and Danny stumbles upon some surprising connections between her disappearance and that of another Fairbanks woman three years earlier. Forced out of his lethargy, Danny sets out to both find the missing woman and solve his own cold case. The investigation points Danny towards Aleksei Nechayev, the handsome and charming proprietor of an old asylum turned haunted tourist attraction in the Arctic town of Coldfoot. As he tries to find a link between Nechayev and his case, Danny's instinct tells him that Nechayev is much more than what he seems. Danny has no idea that Nechayev is hiding a secret that is much more horrifying than anything he could ever have imagined. As his obsession with finding the missing women grows, Danny finds his own life in danger. And when the truth is finally revealed, the world as he knows it will never be the same.

Purchase your copy:

AMAZON| BARNES & NOBLE

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ABOUT JULIE FLANDERS

Julie Flanders is a librarian and a freelance writer who has written for both online and print publications. She is an animal lover and shares her home in Cincinnati, Ohio with her dog and cat. Her debut novel Polar Night, a paranormal suspense thriller, is now available from Ink Smith Publishing.

WEBSITE

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Pump Up Your Book and Julie Flanders are teaming up to give you a chance to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash!

Here's how it works:

Each person will enter this giveaway by liking, following, subscribing and tweeting about this giveaway through the Rafflecopter form placed on blogs throughout the tour. This promotion will run from May 6 through May 10. The winner will be chosen randomly by Rafflecopter and announced on May 11. Each blogger who participates is eligible to enter and win. Visit each blog stop below to gain more entries as the Rafflecopter widget will be placed on each blog. If you would like to participate, email Tracee at tgleichner(at)gmail.com. What a great way to not only win this fabulous prize, but to gain followers and comments for your blog, too! Good luck everyone!

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