Delarosa Custom Jean Skirts Review

I have to tell you about this company, Delarosa Custom Jean Skirts.  This company makes custom jean skirts.  Not only do they make your regular custom jean skirts, but they also make custom maternity skirts.  After seeing them, I had to get one of my own.

The skirt I got is a maternity long denim skirt "of the rose" with ruffle.  I gave measurements for the skirt and was allowed to have a say in what I wanted.  This is by far one of the nicest and most comfortable maternity skirts I own.  I get compliments on it everywhere I go.

You can find out more about Delarosa Custom Jean Skirts on their etsy site and their facebook page.  Who is the mind behind this you might ask?  Well, one single woman who is a mother of 2(also a homeschool mom) makes all these wonderful creations by herself!  She wanted to make skirts that fit, were beautiful, and also modest.   I think she has done a wonderful job!  You can send your own jeans in to have them used to make a modest skirt of your choosing or you can choose from her in stock collection of jeans.  I had her use her own jeans for my skirt as I really didn't have any maternity jeans to spare(only one pair I like).

If you want a long skirt(such as mine) it takes 2 pair of jeans.  If you are wanting a knee length skirt it only takes one pair of jeans.  Make sure the jeans are in your size for the first pair though as that is the waistband that will be used.  I personally don't like short skirts.  More than just I don't think they're that modest for a mom of multiple little children and much rather have the longer jean skirts for myself.  I also don't like showing off my legs.  I have what most refer to as runner's legs which involves thick muscular calves and thighs.  I even commented to my husband today that I hate socks because they don't make them to go over muscle filled calves!

I love how the hem of my skirt has a slightly ruffled uneven look.  The rose is gorgeous and much larger than I had thought it would be when I ordered it.  I love how large it is and what a wonderful eye catcher it is.  This is truly a gorgeous one of a kind skirt.  I will probably have to get one like it in non maternity once this little bundle comes and I have a clue about what size I'll be!  Yes, I am that in love with this skirt!

You are definitely paying for a custom quality skirt when you buy from Delarosa Custom Jean Skirts.  My daughter is already telling me what she wants is the Classic Retro Hippie Skirt as it has colors on it.  It doesn't hurt that her favorite colors are orange and purple and the one they show has orange.  I have to agree with her that the skirt is gorgeous!  All of the skirts on the website are.  If you see something you like in a "short" version you can also get it in the long version.  This is the wonderful flexibility you have with the "custom" ordering!

Love the bottom ruffle and rose.

I love the detail that has gone into this skirt.  It shows the wonderful care that has gone into this skirt.  I love the paneling of the skirt and the ruffled hem look.  The rose is totally gorgeous and looks like it took hours to make.  In the middle of the left side of the skirt you can see the initials DCJS for Delarosa Custom Jean Skirts.  

Like what you're seeing in this skirt?  One person will be the lucky winner of my Mama Madness Giveaway Hop which includes a basic denim skirt up to 26 inches in length.  They have up to XL in this skirt in stock.  If you wear a size larger she is offering to have you send your own pair of jeans and she will make them into a skirt for you.  This is a great offer!  These skirts are wonderful and I can guarantee the winner will love their new skirt!

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Undercover Mama Nursing Tank Review

Have you ever felt that you couldn't breastfeed in public because you hate showing off your stomach?  I know I have.  Even if you use a nursing cover up you still are exposing part of your back or stomach.  Well I now have the solution!  Undercover Mama offers a variety of wonderful nursing tanks that hook onto your nursing bra so that you can just unhook the bra like you normally would and feed your baby without showing off your skin.  Keep in mind that you will also be wearing a shirt of some kind over the top that you can lift up so you're not exposing your top half either!

I am in love!  I received the white tank with lace to review.  This tank is $26.99 for purchase on their website.  I love the lace at the end of the tank.  I normally wear my tanks under shirts anyway to have a wonderful modest topline if the normal shirt is too low.  Keeps the modest factor on top too.  Right now they only offer the lace on the white and black tanks.  But they have a large variety of colors that are awesome!  Make sure to go check them out!  I know that when I find a bit of extra money laying around(or for a treat for my birthday) I will have to get the black with lace.  With the white and black I should be set!

Gorgeous and plenty long enough for me.

Loved that the tag shows you how to use the tank!

There are two ways to hook the tank to your nursing bra.

Lace detail.

As far as sizing goes, I was told to go down a size from what you normally wear to get a good fit.  These tops are really stretchy!  I love the stretchyness of them.  I received the xsmall size and normally wear a small.  Even though I am pregnant I can still wear this top as it stretches over my belly!  Love love love the stretch.  I very recently finally fully weaned my youngest(she's 2) so I was even able to use the nursing aspect of the tank.  I loved how easy it was to use.  You can still unhook your bra with one hand so you don't have to put the baby down and arrange everything first.  Very easy and discreet to use in public.

The two lace tanks are $26.99 while the other tanks are $24.99.  Very reasonable price considering the quality and the ease of mind this will provide you.  These have definitely become a must have for my nursing closet.  With this tank any shirt can be a nursing shirt!

Make sure to go enter the Mama Madness Giveaway to enter to win an Undercover Mama Tank of your own.  Winner will receive one free tank excluding the colors Blueberry, Emerald, and Orange.


Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 

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Women's Bean Project Coffee Review

I recently got a chance to review for a wonderful company.  Women's Bean Project was created 1989 with the sole purpose of helping women break away from the poverty and unemployment that was surrounding them.  Great company to support in my opinion!  They are a non profit organization who teaches life skills and helps women to get their GED or higher education so they can find a job.

Their online store offers a variety of products from coffee(very yummy) to gourmet foods and even jewelry.  It can keep you busy for hours looking at their site and all the great things they have to offer!

Women's Bean Project Mellow Bean

Yummy beans ready to be ground up!

They are organic and fair trade!  Yeah for perfect!

You can donate to their cause online.  They offer a variety of ways that you can donate as well.  You can send money, or things that they are in need of, as well as volunteer your time if you're local.

I love the inspiration line that they offer in their jewelry collection!  Each piece is handwoven by the women as part of the Women's Bean Project.  They are gorgeous!

The coffee that I tried was the Mellow Bean Decaf which is fair trade certified and organic.  It really was a very nice mellow flavor that wasn't too harsh.  It was a very nice flavor that didn't turn bitter when you went to drink it.  I hate the bitter flavor that comes with so many different coffees when they have gone decaf.

If you drink decaf coffee I recommend the Mellow Bean Decaf.  If you're a full caff coffee drinker I'd say try the Mellow Bean in the regular blend.  But don't just take my word for it.  Make sure to go and try to win the gift code to choose your own flavor by entering to win in my Mama Madness Giveaway!

Make sure to check out all the other great ways to connect with Women's Bean Project!

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Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 

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PinkBlush Maternity Maxi Dress Review

I really like to wear dresses and skirts, but I hate wearing dresses and skirts that are short.  To me anything above my knees is too short.  This poses a large problem when you're pregnant as it seems most pregnancy clothes are very low cut and very short!

You can imagine my wonderful surprise when I ran across a great company called PinkBlush Maternity who sells long maternity dresses!  I fell in love with one dress in particular and had to give it a try.  I am still in love with the burgundy belted dress after having worn it.  This dress is long and flowing without being clingy.

It came all nice and wrapped up!

Sorry this is sideways but it won't let me fix it.  This is the dangles off the belt.

Gorgeous dress and material.

PinkBlush offers a wide variety of clothing for pregnant mamas from sweaters, to shirts, to dresses, and even some more formal wear!  I officially have a want list from their website if I ever find some spending money!  They are very stylish and flatter the figure.

I wore my new dress to church with a black cardigan that I already had.  I think it would be extremely adorable with a black shrug as well.  Of course, during the spring/summer/fall the shortsleeves by themselves will be fine with no cover needed, but in winter here in MO a cover is needed to keep your arms from freezing!  I got many great compliments on how wonderful the dress looked on me and how pretty it was.

This great company is offering as part of my Mama Madness Giveaway to give one reader a $25 gift certificate to be delivered through email.  This is great as they even have a wonderful clearance section right now which will allow for getting even more for your money!  Their prizes are very reasonable and even cheaper than what you would be paying in the stores for something of a lesser quality.

My dress from them is quickly becoming a favorite.  The little girls consider the charms on the belt their personal toys during church, which is fine with me as it keeps them quiet and occupied.  I love the belt aspect of making my waist look a bit tinier seeing as how I don't have a waist really when pregnant!  The belt can come off so you can replace it with a different color belt or even place one of the larger size belts there that are popular right now.

Don't forget to visit PinkBlush Maternity and find what you would spend the $25 on and enter to win in my Mama Madness Giveaway.

Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 


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Mineral Hygienics Eye Kit Review

If you've been following my blog long you will know that I recently reviewed the Mineral Hygienics Foundation kit and of course fell in love with it.  Now I got the chance to review their eye kit in conjunction with my Mama Madness Giveaway.

The eye kit includes two eyeshadows(I received sapphire and latte), one eyeliner(I received smolder), and one mascara(I received the ultimate mascara in black).  I was very pleased to also receive a jar of the matte finishing powder and an extra eyeshadow shade of blue moon.  In my pictures from my foundation review it was noted that my face still had an oily shine to it at the end of the day and(proving they do care what their customers think) Mineral Hygienics decided to let me try out the matte to see if it helped.  You be the judge by my pictures, but I am in love!

I am definitely in love with these cosmetics.  I love the clean feel and the fact that I don't feel like I have a bunch of gunk on my face when I am wearing them.  I have been wearing the eye kit contents with my foundation kit as well.  I feel very well made up and beautiful as well as not overly done.  I feel natural(well except for the blue lids!).  I love this stuff honestly.  It feels like silk and does not cause an allergic reaction or breakouts.

In the pictures below I am wearing(in order of how I put them on):  Note I took this photos of myself by myself and they are a bit horrid, forgive and be nice in comments please.

fairly light foundation
cool kiss bronzer/blush
matte finishing powder
smolder eyeliner
latte eyeshadow over entire lid and slight sweep towards brows
blue moon eyeshadow in a thick line over the upper lashes
ultimate mascara in black

With my glasses on, you can see the slight shimmer from the latte eyeshadow.

Closeup to show how I did the blue moon eyeshadow.

Full effect of the entire look.

I know I'm not very photogenic, but this is what I took.  I really love and recommend this makeup.  In fact, I am able to offer up a mini starter kit as part of the Mama Madness Giveaway so make sure to go and enter to win over there.  Also I can offer a great discount code for all your make up needs!  They also offer lipstick and lipliners too!  Just simply input code:  FORHIMANDMYFAMILY.  This coupon code is good for 10% off the order and is good until April 22nd!  I love coupons and hope you do too!

Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 




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Tummy Tie Review from Family Bedrock

If you're like me you hating having to make the switch from normal clothes to maternity clothes when pregnant.  I always have to make it fairly early because I start showing very early as well and my normal pants won't fit!  I can keep wearing my shirts for a while but the pants are a no go and I HATE maternity pants.

I now have a great solution.  Family Bedrock allowed me to review a set of three Tummy Ties.  Tummy ties work as an extender by hooking onto your button and through the button hole back to the button.

Cute packaging!

The three ties.

I was very excited at the fact that these come in two different sizes and colors.  For me they seem to correlate well with the trimester you are in as I am just now going into my 3rd trimester and am starting to use the larger size.  These little gems sell for $19.95.

I love not having to wear the maternity pants though.  I hate the way they fit on my stomach and would much rather wear regular pants with the tummy tie and  along undershirt such as this one with my clothes.

You don't have to be pregnant to get good use out of these guys though.  Have a pair of jeans that is tight during that time of the month?  Break these out and wear them all month long!  Your zipper stays where you put it and you don't need anything else but your regular clothing.  These are of course stretchy as they are made of an elasticized material.

I would love to see the large size offered in white as well, but for now they only offer white in the small size.  Make sure to check out all the other great things Family Bedrock has  to offer as well as their facebook and twitter.

Make sure to head on over to my MamaMadness Giveaway and enter to win some of your own plus lots more awesome prizes!!

Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described.  Pin It Now!

That's Coffee.com Review

If you've been around my blog long you'll know that I like coffee.  I start every morning with a nice cup(or pot) of the stuff!   But, I only drink organic fair trade coffee.  While breastfeeding and/or pregnant I also only drink decaf coffee.  This makes the selection of coffee available to me pretty slim.  Did I mention I also only buy whole bean coffee as the best taste comes from freshly ground beans?  Yeap I'm just a little picky.

I was very excited to run across That's Coffee.com who has a nice selection of coffee that fit what I needed. I was able to review the Natural Decaf "swiss water" Peru fair trade coffee.  I received 8 ounces or a 1/2 lb package of this variety to sample.  It comes in a nice brown paper like bag with a reverse seal to let air out but not in.  I love those seals!  They let the yummy flavors out for me to smell and drool over without letting the goodness from the coffee come into jeopardy!

My bag of coffee beans.

The smell alone when I opened this coffee told me I was going to love it!  I have found if you don't like the way the coffee beans smell that you won't like how the coffee tastes.  Seriously. You should try it sometime. Ask to smell the beans before they prepare your next coffee at your favorite coffeehouse!  If it's a drink you like you'll like the beans, if not well I feel sorry for you as you don't know what good coffee really is!

super yummy and super good

Don't these beans just look good?  Almost good enough to eat.  Though of course I don't eat my coffee beans, less coffee that way!  One bag of this coffee allowed me to make 5 pots of coffee(my coffee pot makes a 10 cup pot and I use one Tb per cup of coffee).

As the first pot of this coffee brewed I couldn't wait to try it.  It is more of a medium roast so perfect for that midday cup.  I like a really strong dark roast for in the mornings to help me wake up and get going.  This coffee was not dark but still enough to wake me up though I did enjoy it more for that midday cup than anything else.  I think this would also be a good one to drink with supper and before bed.  The no caffeine really helps to make it versatile so you can drink it anytime during the day.

I am so in love with this coffee and have to share a wonderful deal with you guys.  That's Coffee.com has created a sample package just for my fans!  You can go and order the Erin's Gourmet Coffee Sampler to try out some of their flavors(this one I tried is included) and you also need to head on over to my Mama Madness Giveaway Hop and enter to win the grand prize.  Included is 1/2 lb of this wonderful coffee that I've been enjoying.

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Zoey's Attic Long Sleeved T Shirt Review

Zoey's Attic was formed in 2006 by Erin Delanty(you know its great if an Erin does it--okay well I do think it's a great name because my name is Erin too).  The name came from her daughters first stuffed toy, a zebra named Zoey.  I personally love names that have meaning behind them and this is one of those.

Here is a bit about the site from Erin herself:

My initial idea was to create a web-based shop where new parents and parents-to-be could involve all members of the family in exciting “baby news” by offering a variety of pregnancy or baby announcements and hard-to-find big brother/sister tees. 

I was very pleased to get to review a long sleeved t shirt that had special meaning for me.  I reviewed a long sleeve white t shirt with the words(in green of course) Our Irish Blessing and an arrow pointing to the tummy.  I love this shirt!

This has to be one of the softest maternity shirts I've owned.  It is also modest and does not have a low neckline.  The material is a bit thicker than a normal t shirt which really helps to make it not so see through.  I do wear a white camisole type shirt under it(read about that shirt here) to sure my bra or belly panel don't show through.

I am hoping to get a picture of me wearing the shirt soon.  It is one of my favorite shirts and I wear it quite a bit, but always forget to ask my husband to take a picture of me in it!  I have not figured out how to set up my tripod and use the automatic clicker for my camera yet so until then I have to rely on him for pictures of me!

As you can see from the pictures it really is a very sturdy material.  I was a bit wary about the shirt and the fact that it is white and I do have 8 kids and live on a farm, but I have found that any stains I do get on it come out super easily with my stain remover.  The material does not appear to hold stains which is wonderful for me!  I'm not exactly a neat person and normally have fingerprints and nose wipes on me at all times.  Got to love little kids!  Honestly, I see people wearing white pants and really have no clue why they would do that or how they keep them clean.  Mine would be covered with all kinds of stuff within minutes of me putting them on!

If you like my shirt make sure to head on over and enter my Mama Madness Giveaway where you will get a chance to win a $35 gift certificate to Zoey's Attic to purchase an item of your choosing!   Not only does she have cute maternity shirts but also things for the kids and the other important people in your life!

You can check out their selection of other Irish tees for St. Patrick's Day.  My personal favorites are the little leg warmers!  Too bad this one isn't due until May or he/she would have a pair of those waiting to wear and I'd make a little clover diaper too!

You can find more about Zoey's Attic by visiting her:

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Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 

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#MamaMadness Giveaway Hop

Welcome to the MamaMadness Giveaway Hop!

I am excited to bring you this first event from my blog!

Make sure to click on the links to visit the websites and my reviews for each of the sponsors!

Pregalates  Pregalates also known as Pilates for pregnancy is a wonderful tool for staying limber and flexible during pregnancy and helping your birth to go smoothly.  I received a download of their pregalates for the second trimester to review.  Make sure to read my thoughts.  Winner will receive the free download as well.

Prenatal Vinyasa Yoga  I have never been a yoga person before, but wanted to try it while I was pregnant to help myself have an easier pregnancy and labor.  I have enjoyed viewing their dvd and learning along with it.  Simply and easy to follow make sure to check out my review. Winner will win a copy of the prenatal yoga dvd.

PinkBlush Maternity has some of the cutest maternity clothes I have ever seen!  I was able to receive to review a wonderful maxi dress in a gorgeous color of burgundy.  Make sure to check out my review to learn more!  Winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to pink blush maternity.

Mineral Hygienics offers a wonderful array of all natural mineral makeup that is also gluten free and cruelty free.  This makeup makes my skin feel like silk!  I reviewed the eye kit but have also reviewed their foundation kit.  Winner will receive a mini starter kit.

Whole Family Herbals and Midwifery has recently started a new website and would enjoy your interaction.  I am pleased to bring this company to you as they are a wonderful source of information for what herbs are safe during pregnancy.  I received a vial of Snooze Easy to review.

Zoey's Attic offers a wonderful variety of personalized clothing for the whole family.  I was interested in their maternity aspect.  I received a long sleeved tshirt to review and the winner will receive a $35 gift certificate to their site to choose something of their own choosing.

Kristy's Kreations makes some wonderful minky mama cloth.  I cannot lie and must say it is so soft that I had to snuggle with it as soon as it came!  Winner will receive a postpartum mama cloth similar to the one I reviewed.

Delarosa Custom Jean Skirts offers a wonderful variety of ready made modest denim skirts as well as custom skirts to your specifications.  I received a gorgeous maternity skirt in their rose ruffle design.  It is truly one of the prettiest maternity skirts I have and so versatile that I can wear it around the house or to church!  Winner will receive a basic denim skirt of up to 26 inches in length and up to an XL in size.

Wish Garden Herbs specializes in all things herb.  I tried out a trio of their products as well as the liver strengthener; winner will receive the trio. These are wonderful and perfect for the pregnant mama or any mama really!

Undercover Mama offers a unique product that I have never seen before.  They offer a tanktop that clips to your nursing bra to make it easier for you to be discreet and modestly breastfeed.  I recently weaned my 2 year old and was able to try this out while pregnant and nursing.  So stretchy!  Winner will receive an undercover mama shirt with the exception of colors blueberry, emerald, and orange.

Envision Tea offers a variety of herbal teas that are good for you and taste good too.  A few of their teas have caffeine, but of the trio that I received to review only one had caffeine.  Winner will receive a 2 oz pouch of tea.

Women's Bean Project offers coffee for a wonderful cause.  They are a non profit organization who help women to become educated and learn job skills.  I received a bag of their mellow coffee to try out and the winner will receive a gift code to use on their site to choose your own flavor.

Family Bedrock offers a variety of products but I was blessed to review their Tummy Ties.  These came in two different sizes(in two different colors) which for me seemed to correlate well with the three different trimesters.  Winner will receive a set of tummy ties as well.

Earth Mama Angel Baby is a wonderful company specializing in pampering mama and baby without allowing harsh chemicals and other nasties from reaching them.  I received the body butter to review.  Winner will receive a pregnancy kit.  Hint from me: their mama milk tea is wonderful!

LillaRose by Sarah offers flexi clips(which are so much nicer than those claws) as well as bobby pins, headbands, and more!  I received a headband to review and am in love!  Winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to use on her site.  Let me tell you this will be one of the hardest choices you'll ever have to make by deciding what to go with!

SMM Cosmetics offers a wonderful variety of skin care products and make up.  I have never been a person who wears much in the way of makeup and never lipstick.  I reviewed a lipstick and lip liner through them and winner will receive the same.

That's Coffee.com offers a wonderful variety of fair trade and organic coffees.  By now you probably know that I only drink organic fair trade for many reasons, but most important is that it has the best flavor!  I received a bag of their decaf to review.  Winner will receive the same.  Also make sure to check out the special sample pack being offered to my fans!

Be Here Soon maternity bags are just what every mama needs to take to the hospital with her!  I will be reviewing one of their bags and winner will be receiving one as well.  My bag has not arrived yet but I'm looking forward to the review!



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LillaRose Headband Review

I love LillaRose Flexi Clips and wanted to try out one of their hair bands.  I got just the chance to do that and wanted to share with you all!

My cute little package!

Sarah is an awesome LillaRose consultant and allowed me to pick out my own hair band.  I chose the Roses Hair band.  The roses band features antique looking roses as well as clear crystal beads.  Not only does it have the pretty part, but it also has a functional side in the adjustable fabric band on the back.  This band allows you to choose how tight or loose the hair band is on you.

More of an up close of the hair band.

The adjustable band has to be my favorite feature on a hair band ever!  I love that I can keep the hair band from getting too tight.  I have not worn hair bands much in my life for the main reason that they always end up giving me a headache because they get too tight.  With this hair band if it starts to get too tight I can just loosen the adjustable band and keep going with my day.  No need to worry and keep an extra pretty for my hair if I go out somewhere!

Not the best picture, but it does show off the hair band well!

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Please excuse the pictures.  I'm working with a very small not so great camera while trying to repair my really good one thanks to my kiddos dropping it.  But you can even see in this picture that the band is not too tight.  Notice the black adjustment part of the band in the top photo.  This is by far the best feature they could have come up with!

I have great plans for this hair band.  I am expecting as most of my regular readers know and due in May.  This hair band is going into labor with me to help keep my hair out of my face.  I hate having my hair up when I'm in labor because then it's not comfortable to lay down.  This way it can still be out of my face and I will be comfortable!

Like what you're seeing?  Enter to win in my Grand Prize Giveaway for the #MamaMadness giveaway hop and receive a $15 gift certificate to Sarah's LillaRose!  You can use it to pick out your favorite LillaRose accessory!

Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 



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Kristy's Kreations Mama Pad Review

I recently discovered a great little shop that only has facebook to promote them.  I was allowed to review one of their postpartum pads.  These pads are gorgeous!  Super soft minky that just makes you want to snuggle with it.  I must confess that I had to snuggle my cheek into the soft pad material myself before I even prepped it.

The gorgeous minky fabric.

The pad has two snap settings for how snugly it will fit to your underwear.  These are very helpful if you are a smaller or larger woman so you can make it the most comfortable fit for you.

Close up of the two snap settings.

The pad is 14 inches in length and made out of an upper of minky, two layers of zorb, and then backed in fleece.  These are very absorbent.

Fleece backing.

If you have never used mama cloth before, it is a lot like cloth diapers in that you have to prep them.  With my pad came a magnet telling me how to prep this pad.  It states to wash 2-3 times to get the zorb at it's most absorbent point.  I did the wash like I would a diaper.  I washed first in hot water, and then did two rinses in cold.  Allow to dry, and then repeat this process.

Once I was done prepping the diaper I wanted to see how much water it would hold.  I know water and blood are not quite the same and the absorbency may vary with the different liquids, but I was very pleased to find that I did not encounter leaks from the pad until I had put 4 cups of water onto it!  This is quite a lot!  I would say that I personally change my pads every 3-4 hours and it is unlikely that it would become that soiled during this time which is wonderful!  This means leaks are not very likely to happen.

This pad will make a wonderful addition to my mama cloth stash and specifically to my stash or post baby.  When I'm not postpartum it will make an excellent overnight pad as well.

Make sure you check out Kristy's Kreations on facebook.  If you have a special order or product you'd like to see don't hesitate to send her a message.  She will gladly work with you to custom make that perfect pad!

I love the colors on mine as well as the softness.  This is a far cry better than most of my cloth pads which are flannel and PUL backed as it breathes so much better!

Oh and don't forget if you want to win one of your own to hop on over to my #MamaMadness Giveaway Hop and enter to win in the grand prize.  There are several other blogs in the hop who will be having their own prizes as well so make sure to hop around!

Disclaimer:  I was provided with this product for free in exchange for a review.  I was not coerced or forced to write a positive review.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are mine alone and not influenced in anyway.  I am disclosing this to be in accordance with FTC regulations.  I was not compensated in any other way for this review except for the product described. 




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