No Time Mommy NY Mom Blogger

As a mom of three, all 6 and under I am always on the go.  Between running kids to the bus stop cleaning, shopping, potty training and more, I rarely get to find time to freshen up, so I always carry body spray and some panty liners in my purse.

Carefree Liners are now 40% thinner and twice as absorbent, compared to the previous Carefree Liners. Carefree acti-fresh liners were designed with everyday wear in mind, plus the odor control system helps keep you fresh for eight hours a day.

I have only had a light period for years, thanks to my Mirena so I am always on the lookout for great liners.  I love these things they help you smell great and are so thin. With bulky pads and liners, I always feel like I am wearing diaper, with these I barely even notice. They also are available for a great price ranging around 2 dollars.  I really like the fact that they are so small , its easy to keep them discreet in your pocket or purse.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Carefree and received a product sample and gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

When the weather starts to warm up my house is full of runny noses, and sinuses. Luckily I always have the house dusted and make sure I have a allergy medicine on hand for my little ones.  Since Little ones are always known for putting their mouths on everything even things that contain harmful chemicals. Dr. Alanna Levine of the American Academy Of Pediatrics is sharing her ABC’s for maintaining a healthy home for your children.

• A is for Avoid- Whenever possible, avoid irritants that often trigger allergies, such as products made of feathers or down. Use hypoallergenic pillows on your child’s bed, and limit exposure to perfume, talcum powder, hair spray, air fresheners, fabric softeners or other strong odors or sprays. Strong fragrances and odors may aggravate allergy symptoms.
• B is for Balance- Maintain a consistent balance in the home to help minimize allergens. Keep the windows shut and use central air conditioning during high pollen seasons to help protect children from pollen particles that trees, grasses and weeds release into the air.  These particles can harbor in the eyes, nose, and airways, causing allergy symptoms to flair for those allergic to pollen. Also, give children washable, non-allergenic stuffed toys when possible, and be sure to wash the ones played with the most on a weekly basis, in hot water at least 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
• C is for Change- Change items that are easy to neglect but are important for maintaining a healthier home, such as leaky faucets, pipes and other high moisture areas that are common places for mold growth. Don’t neglect their air in the home either. Change your filter every three months, and use a high performance filter, such as a Filtrete Elite Allergen Reduction Filter from 3M.

Filtrete has a Clear Advantage Program, which features more healthy home tips, filter change reminders, money-saving offers and more through their seasonal newsletter. You can sign up here.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Filtrete and received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

I did a review for Hickory Farms through Mom Central about a month ago and I wanted to write about it again.

I received a party planner box and a   picnic basket pack.

The picnic basket I loved it is filled with summer sausage and cheeses, strawberry candies and colorful mints. The only bad thing i can say is that it didn’t last very long in my house. Plus I really am excited that now I have an actual picnic basket that I can use over and over again.

The party planner gift box was seriously jammed pack full of all the favorites, tons of sausages and cheese. This box is perfect for the cheese lover because it has 5 different kinds of cheese. This gift box was the favorite among my kids.

You can read my full review here.

Visit www.hickoryfarms.com and pick out a basket for yourself or your loved ones this holiday.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Hickory Farms and received a two signature gift boxes from Hickory Farms to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Day light savings time just ended and now we have lost a hour of time.  Every women specially mothers have a certain time of day that is just craziness. For me it’s the mornings when I have to get the kids ready for school, breakfast etc before the bus comes.  HealthyWomen.org knows how crazy it can get, so they have compiled some tips to help you.

 HealthyWomen conducted a survey of over 1000 women to uncover their busiest hours as well as tips to help cope with the crunch.  Their survey revealed that most women feel most pressed for time in the early morning hours of their day, from 6am to 9am and many report the biggest time pressures during early evening, from 5pm to 8pm., when many families are preparing for and eating dinner, as well as finishing up tasks from the day.

Here are some tips they have provided:

• Make Fridays left over night – you will clean out the fridge and save time and money. 
•   We know you want to be watching TV, but how about making that personal time a bit more productive? Use commercial breaks to squeeze in some of the end-of-day chores – sort laundry, start the washer, vacuum a room, unload the dishwasher, organize the kitchen counter.
•   Sign up for free automatic bill-paying services for all recurring bills such as utility bills, etc. Then set up an online bank account for free, one-click payment of all other bills – saves time, postage, and gas! 
•  Combine as many errands as you can into one outing – grouping them by location and reducing travel time. 
•   Ask for help!  Keep a list of your errands and an ear open in case your spouse, relative or friend is headed to the same place.    
•   Ride your bike, walk or run to run local errands – eliminating the need to take time to exercise later.  
•  Set a schedule and establish boundaries throughout the day. For example, at the beginning of each conversation, tell others how much time you have available.  It’s as easy as saying, “I’m glad you called, but I’ve only got about 10 minutes to chat…” 
•   Make email more efficient – spending the time to unsubscribe for all the junk emails will give you an inbox with just the information you want, and less time deleting the stuff you don’t. 
•   Take public transportation to work, and use that time to read, update your to-do list, or answer personal emails
• 10.  Reconsider your definition of clean and don’t shampoo every day – your hair will be healthier and shinier and your shower will be shorter.
•  11.   Keep your period light – at least packing for it.  Wear a menstrual cup all day and save time packing up other protection.  
• 12.   Tried and true – set your clothes out the night before. Women who don’t can waste time trying on different outfits or having to iron at the busiest time of the day.  

For me as I said before I struggle the most in the morning and in the evening. My husband is in graduate school so when it comes to housework and everything else i’m almost always on my own.   So in the mornings, I have truble getting all 3 kids up and dressed , fed, washed, etc. before the bus comes. Then in the evening I struggle with cooking, cleaning up after, dishes, kids baths, pajamas and bedtime before I crash myself.

Some tips I use are:

• make simple things like a frozen pizza for dinner, when things are really tight
• try giving the kids a shower rather than a bath, my kids love it.
• have everything set out and prepared for school the night before

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of HealthyWomen and Softcup and received a  gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”