Even though we no longer have diapers in our home, there is still one brand that I recommend to all friends and family who have babies, and that brand is Pampers. I tried a few different brands when Rylie was a newborn, and no diaper compared to the Pampers Swaddlers I kept going back to. We used Pampers exclusively in this house from the time Rylie was a month or so old until Bryce was potty trained.
We used Pampers Swaddlers while both Rylie and Bryce were in the smaller sizes, but as they got bigger, we had to switch to Cruisers and Baby Dry because the Swaddlers weren't available in sizes 4 and 5. (In fact, I don't think they were available even in size 3 back then.) While the Cruisers and Baby Dry diapers worked fine, I missed the blanket-like softness of the Swaddlers.
Well now your bigger toddlers can get that same softness, because Pampers recently launched Swaddlers in sizes 4 and 5, available at Target.
That's right, moms and dads! Now you can keep your little ones in Swaddlers until they make the transition out of diapers and on to the potty. If you have ever used Swaddlers, you know that is great news.
I have some more good news to share, too... From January 27th to February 2nd, Target guests will receive a free $20 Target Gift Card with an in-store purchase of two (2) Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers, or Baby Dry Economy Packs.
It's no secret that today's moms feel overextended. There's so much to do and only so many hours in the day! Audrey McClelland, Founder of MomGenerations.com, has four children under the age of eight (and another on the way) and she's teamed up with Procter & Gamble to offer her own tips and tricks for keeping the balancing act going. One of Audrey's secrets: stick with what works. That's why she is so excited about the launch of Swaddlers in sizes 4 and 5.
Audrey will be tweeting her tips and answering questions during a Twitter party with Mom It Forward on Tuesday, January 22 from 9-10pm EST. Join Pampers, Target, @AudreyMcClellan, @MomItForward, and a panel of experts as they chat about ways to make mom's life easier. Visit the RSVP page on the Mom it Forward website for more details about the party.
Mom It Forward is also hosting a great giveaway for a Pampers Prize Pack, which includes a $125 Target Gift Card! Visit Mom It Forward to enter to win!
How do you keep the balancing act going? I would love to hear your best tip to make life easier for busy moms!
~*~Giveaway~*~
~*~Pampers / Target Prize Pack~*~
Prize Pack includes a $10 Target gift card, the First Years Deluxe Fold and Go diapering kit, and Pampers wipes (64 count).
Disclosure: All opinions are my own. P&G provided me with a prize pack like the one I am giving away, as a thank you for sharing this information. No other compensation was received.
108 comments:
Stay organized!
being organized is nice staying organized is even nicer
I clean the house before going to bed.
use calendars, charts, etc
frozen vegetables help make dinner prep quicker and easier
Learn to say no and let things go....priorities
When I maker dinner I make enough to freeze for those busy crazy days
meal planning
Stay organized so you always know where to find things. Also, do something simple like laying out clothes the night before so you don't have to think when in a rush!
I make lots and lots of lists. chefl@swbell.net
I try to be organized around the house and keep up with everyone's schedules
My tip is to cook in large batches so you can freeze extra meals to have on those very busy, hectic days ahead.
i tried to prioritize my tasks and organize daily ----- Paul T/Pauline T aka Paol Trenny ..... emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
Be as organized as possible helps when things get crazy your not wondering around looking for things
As the week comes by i stay focus by having notes, to remember everything.. I use my calender on a daily basis . and i focus getting things done as soon as i am up :)
Try to stay organized, don't sweat the small things.
Try to make and keep a schedule/routine so that will allow you some free time for other things.
Don't be afraid to use paper plates. It is so much easier to throw away 7 plates than to have to wash 7 dishes
I use my crock pot for dinners because I can get all the work done in the morning and not at the end of a busy day.
colljerr at comcast dot net
Checklist and ask for help whenever necessary.
I like to cook large batches and then freeze the extra for easy meals later on
Plan ahead and don't sweat the small stuff. The dishes can wait.
Stay organized & on schedule.
One thing I do to make life easier is to prep several meals on the weekend so they're ready to warm on busy weeknights.
make notes on post its.
For me, I prepare things the night before. The kid's clothes, my coffee, and even prepare breakfast!
I try to get lot of sleep at night to stay attentive during the day
I think you have to make lists and labels to stay organized.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
prep meals and freeze them or have them ready in fridge. I make mini hamburgers with onions, seasoning and freeze them so when I am in a hurry I make that with a side of potatoes or rice and veggies.
seyma_bennett@hotmail.com
Staying organized!!!
ginaferrell26 at yahoo dot com
make sure no matter how buys you get that you always make "me" time for yourself
Take time to relax because a stressed mind doesn't make all the right decisions.
Use a planner or lists or whatever you need to keep things organized
write lists, make easy meals during the week, carawling(at)hotmail(dot)com
Eliminate things from your life that are not absolutely necessary
Plan ahead! If you have an appt that is in the early morning, get things prepared the night before
tip on on how to make life easier for busy moms
give them money to shop
for school age kids it helps me to get their outfits picked out for the week.
Crock pot cooking is a life saver.
Organize everything ahead of time. Thanks!
I always do chores that need to be done in the morning the night before so that night would be a breeze
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Have fresh fruits and vegies cut and ready for action whenever possible, and use your crockpot, it really helps with hungry kids.
Try to stay organized and well rested to meet the challanges to await you.
When cooking, make extra so there are leftovers.
Some tips:
Stay calm under stress, rest while you can, organize the night before when you have appointments, ask for help!
remember what's really important
Plan ahead, set clothes out, make lunches etc...
Make lists and a schedule, and keep to it!
Make lists and a schedule, but be flexible, too.
Make lists and a schedule, but be flexible, too.
Keep schedules visible on a large white board, lots of lists.
I plan so all my errands get run on the same day...
ababe28 at hotmail dot com
A crockpot is a busy mom's best friend! Start dinner in the late morning or early afternoon, and you avoid all that 'dinner rush' trying to get food on the table at a certain and/or hectic time!
I try to do several small cleaning things each day that way I'm not overwhelmed with cleaning the whole house on one day
I sit down every two weeks to organize our meals for the next two weeks.
dropcqueen at yahoo dot com
Don't procrastinate...if you want something done and you have a free moment...do it..you might not have free time late.
Stay organized !!!
clean a little bit everyday, so you dont have a huge mess to clean
caseyeve_003 at yahoo dot com
Take time to plan meals ahead of time
Stay organized
Stay organized and clean as you go, rather than letting a big mess build up.
Get everything ready the night before for the next day.
Thank you for the giveaway! My best tip is just to take it one day at a time. Don't worry about plans for the coming weekend, or what you'll have for dinner tomorrow. Just stay in the moment that day and things become easier.
dont get overwhelmed, stay organized and ask for help if you need it I made the mistake of trying to do it all on my own when my daughter was born and It just got really overwhelming
nicolemb2010 at yahoo dot com
Exchange babysitting time with a friend or sister and spend time getting your house organized. Make laundry room functional and everything where you need it. Same with kitchen and bathrooms.
Stop trying to be supermom! Enjoy the little moments now, while you have them.
I think the best tip is not to be afraid to ask for help! I have a hard time asking my inlaws to watch the kids, but they are always eager to help.
My best advice is to stay organized and plan ahead
cook all your meals in one day and freeze the rest for the week.
I prepare most of my meals using the slow cooker :)
Don't get down on yourself so much. Just do your best, your kids will always appreciate that.
misusedinnocence@aol.com
Make meals ahead! Even if you just brown a bunch of ground beef and separate it out into meal size portions, it helps so much.
Don't be afraid to ask for help!
Diane L.
bkittie@hotmail.com
Make more at each meal so you have leftovers for lunch the next day.
When doing errands, try to plan your trip to make mostly right turns so you are not waiting in traffic to turn left, crossing traffic!
I think freezer cooking is one of the best ways to keep on top of things.
(Leslie J)
be organised and plan ahead
My tip is to be organized and stay with it.
mintstatesportswear(at)juno(dot)com
I make a list to help and keep me organized
Urbancwgrl84(at)yahoo(dot)com
cook meals ahead if you have time while kids are napping and then when the poop hits the fan and you're running late you just pop it in the microwave
sibabe64 at ptd dot net
Take a bath.
slehan at juno dot com
prep for a couple meals at once
While my children are asleep of a night I prep for the next day making snacks, lying out clothes etc.
jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com
keep lists
getting organized by planning out a calendar of events so that there are not as many last minute surprises.
Have a menu plan for the week and make a grocery list.
I am the mom of 5 so organization is very important to make life easier.
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
i always lay out clothes the night before and make lists of everything to do
Remember that you can always do it tomorrow.
jennylovesjeff (at) hotmail (dot) com
cooking with a slow cooker
prep and freeze baby food in bulk
If bottle feeding, prop the bottle up instead of holding it the whole time.
bulk cooking
When you make a child's favorite meal, double it or triple it and freeze it. Makes it easy on those nights when you just don't have the energy to cook.
2u3mommy at gmail dot com
try to get and stay organized for less stress
Stay organized, and dont sweat the small things
make soup for dinner if you are in a hurry, it's food for six or eight in 15 minutes.
i keep a list of things to do and check them off as they are done
Just relax, you will not and cannot get everything done in a day that you could before they were born so accepting that fact will make life a lot less stressful.
when you do have time to cook, double the amount you make and freeze it and have for dinner on hectic day when you don't have time to cook
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
Always give extra time for each item/errand. So as not to be stressed
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
I love cooking meals in the crockpot because it free up the rest of my day to do other things
vikki.billings@yahoo.com
i make freezer meals once a week for easy dinners, i use the crock pot twice a week which helps too. aritenour1979@aol.com
I always have supplies on hand that I need daily..
Making lists can help when you're busy.
My tip is sleep as much as you can
julie hawkins
honeypie411 at yahoo dot com
My tip is to keep one step ahead of your kids! Plan ahead and be proactive! Anticipate what they need and do it ahead of time!
Maureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
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