As you grow older, one of the major lessons that your Dad and I will be focusing on is finances. It is going to need to be your Dad that does most of the teaching because I am just AWFUL with money. I am excited to be learning and getting better, but it is something I have to work on everyday! One of my favorite things that Bug did for me, and something I'm planning on doing for you, is teaching you about money through play money. I would do little chores around the house that would earn me nickels, dimes, and quarters at a time and at the end of two weeks I could trade them all in for real money. I had so much fun, and I hope it will be fun for you too. Hopefully, I will be a lot better with money when it is time for you to start learning but if not, we will learn and grow together just like every other day!
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Good afternoon readers!! It's my favorite day: PAYDAY FRIDAY!
Having a baby has changed a lot for us as far as finances. As the witticism goes: We usually have more month at the end of our money. Occasionally, on Payday Friday, we go through everything and find that we have some extra money and we get to splurge a little. Usually, it goes to much needed things for our baby boy (though sometimes it goes to pizza night at home ;)! With this segment I will be reviewing and recommending some of my favorite products. Most of these products will be things for baby that I have found that I just cannot live without.
Today's Payday Friday Best Buy is: Our Bright Starts InGenuity™ Cradle & Sway Swing™ and InGenuity™ Automatic Bouncer™
When Liam first came home he had horrible acid reflux. We could not lay him flat at all so he either had to be held or he slept in his car seat. My husband or I had to be awake with him constantly! My amazing Mom came to help when she could and she would leave completely exhausted! This was not a pleasant time for us as a family. We were all exhausted and running on 2-3hrs of sleep at a time. Well, on one of our very rare outings my husband and I went to Target and we saw this swing and bouncer combination on sale! It was like a freaking miracle! We bought them right then and there and have been praising their name ever since. Liam would sit in these things and instantly fall asleep! We had to get creative but we were absolutely desperate for sleep at this point so, we would scoot the bouncer right next to us and fall asleep on the couch or have him on the floor, right next to the bed, while we got some sleep. These two products saved our sanity, and aloud us to get some sleep so that we had more energy for each other, Liam, and work. We love them, and we hope you will too!
The swing has:
- TrueSpeed™ technology that maintains 6 swing speeds even as baby grows - We usually keep it at the third speed.
- Whisper Quiet™ operation for peaceful swinging - You, literally, can't hear this thing unless you're listening for it! The most sound it makes is a gentle, low, "wooshing" sound as the magnets engage then release. Sean was just grateful that we didn't have to crank the thing to get it to swing lol
- Battery Savings – more than 2X the battery life of comparable swings - We use this product everyday and we replace batteries, maybe, once a month....maybe.
- Head rest and cushioned bolster system for ultimate comfort - We still use it for Liam, but we'll probably need to take it out soon.
- Comfort Recline™ seat with 2 positions to suit baby’s need - Liam loves swinging front to back.
- Easy-to-remove tray – It can lift up, left, right, or can be removed completely.
- Pivoting Toy Mobile - It swings out of the way for easy access to baby. It's so so so easy! And it changes positions as the chair swivels so, no matter which position your baby decides to rest in, they can see the mobile.
- Swing timer with 3 settings: 30, 45, and 60 minutes - Liam is usually completely asleep by 15 minutes.
- Soft, plush toys on tray and on mobile - The toys on the tray are some of the very first ones that Liam ever gripped and played with!
- 10 Melodies and Nature Sounds to soothe baby - We love the nature sounds!
- Machine washable seat pad and head rest - So easy to clean!
- 5 point safety Harness keeps baby secure - We haven't had to use this yet because Liam is still so small, but it looks very comfy!
The bouncer has:
- Automatic Bounce that mimics mom's natural motion - There is a regular bounce setting and a gentle bounce setting. We usually use the gentle bounce, while Liam's tummy is settling. :)
- 3 point safety harness to keep baby secure - We use this every time he is in the bouncer. We even use it to prop him up on his side by buckling only one side of the harness and letting him sort of lounge in it. He loves this!
- 10 melodies and nature sounds to soothe baby - Again, big fans of the nature sounds!
- Removable toy bar - Liam loves staring at the little animals on the mobile and it shifts back and forth for easy access to baby!
- Machine washable seat pad, bolster, and head rest.
- Integrated, cushioned foot rest and bolster for baby's comfort - SO soft!
- Hybridrive™ Technology extends battery life so batteries last more than 2X longer
- Non-slip feet
Happy Payday Friday!
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