Payday Friday #6

Dear Monster,

   Unfortunately, there will be quite a few times in your life when you stop and realize that you truly did not appreciate a specific moment, person, or object like you should have. The best thing you can do is take the extra time to sit quietly and reminisce on the moment, call the person and let them know you appreciate them and make an effort to spend more time with them, or use that object more often (go buy it if you don't own it already so you CAN use it more often!!). You can't go back and change things but you can change now and tomorrow. So, be aware of how lucky you are and appreciate those who surround you with love. Always.
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Hello hello readers! It's Payday Friday again! I am so so so excited about this product. I wish I had done my research and discovered this product earlier on in my child rearing experience so I am going to attempt to preach the word of this product as loud as I can!

Welcome to the Payday Friday crew:

Dr. Brown's Formula Mixing Pitcher

I, literally, cannot say enough about this product. It mixes 32oz of formula at a time (that's 4 of Liam's bottles) and, if you use it properly, it does it without clumping or adding extra air to the formula to help prevent unneeded bubbles in baby's tummy. You can take it completely apart for thorough cleaning and all parts are dishwasher safe. There is an adjustable locking ring to ensure that the mixing blades never go above the water level which is the key to keeping the air in the formula to a minimum. The no-drip spout is thin so it is easy to pour the formula into any size bottle opening. And of course there is a no-slip grip for secure handling.  (A note if you're planning on purchasing this pitcher: I could not find this in any stores. I eventually bought it from Amazon.com.)

I got this pitcher in the mail and I could NOT wait to make tons and tons and tons of formula. I was a little surprised at how small it was when I opened the box but I guess my reference for how much 32oz of liquid actually is was way off! It fits perfectly into our refrigerator amongst the bottles and containers of baby food though so all is well. Some of the reviews for the pitcher state that the design feels flimsy at times and I will agree there. All of the pieces lock securely into each other but the actual handle on the top that you mix the formula with pivots so that you can maintain your grip however you are most comfortable. This is a wonderful feature but it leads to the entire mixing mechanism feeling a little loosey-goosey. It isn't, of course, but the swivel action makes it feel that way at times. I've already used it several times and the most important thing is that it makes perfect formula EVERY time. For me, being able to mix 32oz of perfectly clump and bubble free formula in under one minute is like a freaking gift from heaven! I wonder if you could mix other things in this pitcher? Tang mayhap? Hm...

Moving on. This amazing pitcher is my recommendation for your Payday Friday purchase. I love this thing and I hope you will as well! So, if you're not racing out to purchase this pitcher for yourself or a friend, what are you buying??? Any amazing plans for that well earned money? Any advice for me on my next big purchase? I'd love to hear from you guy!

Happy Friday Everyone!