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Introducing Kidgets Diapers and Wipes from Family Dollar

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Introducing Kidgets Diapers and Wipes

from Family Dollar

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I have to be honest. I used to be a VERY brand loyal customer back when hubby had a full-time job that paid an amazing wage. Well, things have changed since the birth of our 3rd child. My husband is now a full-time student and our income is much tighter than it was before. The price of diapers keeps going up and the number of diapers per pack has shrunk for most brands.

Our third child is smaller than our other two and has very skinny legs. He fits brands totally different than our other two kids. Totally weird, right? We’ve also had the opportunity to use cloth diapers which have saved us tons of money, BUT some days you do not want to have to deal with cloth diapers. Some days you are too busy on the go to bring all the extra bulk of cloth diapers.  We also tend to use disposable diapers at night since we have had leaks in the past and no one likes to have to change a soiled bed in the middle of the night. So if you are an active family like us and turn to disposable diapers on occasion, then why not try Kidgets brand from Family Dollar?

Family Dollar Kidget Diapers

We were given the opportunity to try Kidget diapers and wipes, which are found only at Family Dollar. A very exciting opportunity since I had never tried Kidget diapers before. Oh, how I love the smell of the wipes. This is super important as I am currently pregnant and the slightest smell makes me feel ill. The scent of the wipes covers the stinky pee and poo smell which this mom likes very much! The thickness of the wipes is very good and not too flimsy or overly thick and wasteful.

The diapers seem to fit well, but may be slightly bigger than brand name diapers. This would be a plus since buying a smaller sized diaper means more diapers to a pack thus saving more money. My son did not leak out of them or break-out which is also very important (he’s a fair skinned red head).  The tabs seem to hold up very well and I had no problems with them ripping or tearing.  (I have had this with some name brand diapers and  wasted a ton of money). They were a little difficult for my son to get off which is definitely a good thing if your child tries to strip without you knowing about it.

lil' red kidget diaper

Available exclusively at Family Dollar, Kidgets baby wipes are made with a special three-layer fabric that is Thick, Strong, and Soft!! Available in Unscented and Fresh Scent, they are the perfect addition to your changing table, car, or diaper bag. Convenient press-open lids make on-the-go changes a breeze!

Family Dollar’s line of Kidgets diapers is also second to none. Family Dollar realizes that you want the best for your baby. That’s why they developed Kidgets – a soft, absorbent diaper that’s also a great value. With an ultra absorbent core, strechable grip tabs, and a cloth-like outer core, they are are so sure that you’ll love the Kidgets diaper that they offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

Check Kidgets Diaper and Wipes products out today – only at Family Dollar!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Family Dollar.

No Time to Blog: Sledding 2012

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No Time to Blog: Sledding 2012

Well, we were busy sledding today so no long blog post. No super wonderful recipe or craft idea. No well wishes for 2013. No goals reveal. No new giveaway. YES, those all will be coming soon I promise. Some really great things are in the works, but for today just enjoy this collage of us sledding.

 

sledding

Lil’ Red rode the sled all by himself. I should have had someone ride down ahead of him to get a picture of his face. He enjoyed it even though he tipped over at the end. Eldest ran down the hill after him to be sure he was safe!

Lots of single sledding and double sledding. We dug out our old-fashioned wooden sled and realized we really need a 3rd sled so we can enjoy more sledding and less waiting! Maybe we will borrow another wooden sled from my parents when we go over there to visit our cousins from Texas!

 

 

{Spice Up Your Homeschool} PE: Pellet Guns

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{Spice Up Your Homeschool} Series

Got the homeschool blues? Need to spice things up a bit?
Have you been homeschooling for awhile and want to try something new?
Maybe you are new to homeschooling and still trying to figure things out.
If you need a break from your “typical” day or routine then check out
{Spice Up Your Homeschool} for valuable tips and ideas!

Eldest with Pellet Gun {Spcie Up Your Homeschool}

{Spice Up Your Homeschool} PE: Pellet Guns

This post has been scheduled for over 2 months, just so you know. We also feel that proper gun safety and usage is a key component to raising responsible adults. Guns and weapons on are the cusp of controversy among many families not just the homeschool community. I realize this may be a sensitive issue, but please remember there are many people who use guns and arrows as a source for food.

I know adults who flinch at the site of any weapon even a water pistol nevertheless a pellet gun. My husband took point on this activity with regards to setting up a safe area to shoot in our backyard. We went over safety precautions, rules, and what equipment is REQUIRED to be worn each and EVERY time the pellet gun is in use.

Do not think pellet guns are just for boys. Princess enjoys shooting just as much as Eldest. Lil’ Red will have to wait until ODNR Skills Day next September to have a chance to shoot again. (This event was sponsored by trained and certified professionals in a controlled environment for learning and safety exploration.)

pellet gun, target shooting, safety

 

What are the benefits of owning or using a pellet gun?

Well, a huge list of great skills but here’s just a few of them. First and foremost SAFETY and responsibility. Teaching proper use of any tool or equipment foster a great sense of pride and allows the child to take responsibility for his/her actions. Second, hand/eye coordination which is important for writing and doing well in school and life.

Does your local Natural Resource office offer classes for hunter safety that your child might like? What about learning shooting skills for a 4-H project? Do you know of people who hunt for food? What great opportunities to talk with your children about proper gun care and use.

 

 
Check out all the posts in this series:

DINOSAURS IN THE SINK… (And other things this Mommy is grateful for)

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DINOSAURS IN THE SINK…

(And other things this Mommy is grateful for)

By Rebecca “Franticmommy” Flansburg

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Something happens to us humans when we become parents. Mommy’s especially.

Our world becomes narrow and completely focused on our squirmy pink bundles of joy. Not that we mind. It’s just a wonderful part of parenthood.

It doesn’t change much as they grow either. Everything they do is exquisite, monumental, and absolutely the coolest thing we’ve ever seen.  As parents, we have so many things to be grateful for, but sometimes it’s hard to remember that when your 2-year old defies keeping her clothes on, and your five-year old mouths off for the 567th time that day.

Is it all butterflies and rainbows? Heck NO. But as parents you take the good with the bad and always remember that parenthood may be the hardest work you ever do, but it is for sure the most rewarding.

So when things get a little hairy in my house, these are the thoughts/moments I try to focus on. These are just a few of the things I am grateful for:

1. The honor of frantically racking my brain at 5 a.m., trying to think of something we have in the house that starts with “Q” that our daughter can take to show-n-tell that day.

2. The car seat seatbelt strap that never seems loose enough, and has enough twists in it to double as phone cord, and that makes me mutter under my breath? I am thankful I at least I have a kid to put in that car seat.

3. On the nights when my Little People are restless or sick, I remind myself that no one ever died from lack of sleep and I would gladly go without sleep for the rest of my life as long as I never have to feel the empty ache of childlessness again.

4. As I face-plant on the living room floor in the middle of the night, I remind myself how empty my house would be without that plastic Lego piece I just busted my foot on.

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5. As we rewind Scooby Doo Safari for the 6th time, I remind myself there is nothing good on TV anyway, and these days of snuggling on the couch with the kids while watching a talking cartoon dog will too soon be gone.

6. As my seven-year old hangs on me, whines and basically becomes my third leg, I try to remember that, though she wants and NEEDS my attention me now, there will come a day when she will be “too cool” to hang with Mom and Dad.

7. Though part of me silently groans at the price of kids jeans, I am just grateful I have little butts to put in them.

8. Although there are times we get might sick of getting “notes from the teacher,” our hearts always burst with pride as we relish the school-made art projects and tissue paper snowmen.

9. Every time I take one of my children to the Doctor, only to be told; “it’s only a virus. It just needs to run its course,” I feel a moment of irritation, only to be replaced by a silent “THANK YOU” that it isn’t a diagnosis that involves a specialist, biopsy, or surgeon.

Not to get all ooshey-goshey on you, but in light of what happened in Newtown, CT, I think we all should/could take a step back and look at our rugrats with new appreciation. Kids are magical little people and should be the center of our world, not living on the outskirts of it.

Live, laugh, Love.

 

Rebecca Flansburg

Becky Flansburg Frantic Mommy

Bio: Hardcore Mommy Blogger, WAHM, & Virtual Assistant. Being a mom is The.Best.Thing.Ever & Team Family is #1.
I love social media, naps,and anything with cheese on it. Rebecca is a veteran blogger who writes for 5 blogs as well as 3 of her own. Rebecca’s main blog is www.franticmommy.com where she share the trials of and tribulations of parenthood with a healthy dose of humor. You can contact Rebecca at rebeccaflansburg@something2offer.comgmail.com.