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    to “A Step Inside”… our personal family blog, documenting the craziness of our every day life.. Sit back, enjoy, laugh, and share in the road we travel..

    I'm Bridget.. A SAHM (stay at home mom), wife, mother of 3, and a follower of Christ. I'm also a photographer, and passionate about life.. I hope to share that w/ you too! Life isn't always perfect, but it's perfectly created in His plan. I'm beyond thankful for God's grace and His many blessings!

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Snuza Go!…

I have to share about this product.. It has been a God-send for us, and we wouldn’t be w/out it!  It’s a movement monitor that clips on to your baby’s diaper.  Basically, if your child does not  breath (move) for 15, 18, or 20 seconds, it sounds an alarm.  (ours is set to 15 seconds).  It’s so easy to use, small enough that most don’t even know it’s there, and portable since there are no cords.  I was originally looking to order the small, square mat that goes underneath the crib mattress, but I have heard that it’s difficult to use once baby starts moving around more, and rolling.  Since SIDS is a risk well beyond the days of babies staying in one spot while sleeping, I was curious about other options.  That’s when I found Snuza Go.  I would recommend this to everyone w/ a baby.. We have not had any scares w/ the monitor going off to date, but the peace of mind knowing that Rowen is safe & breathing is priceless.


*I’m not paid to do any type of review of this, just absolutely love it!:)

Ten on Tuesday 4/19…

1. This is a blog that I enjoy.. Great to see the more expensive version, and a close alternative.. I’m all about saving moolah!

2.  I love green bananas.. Yes, I know I’m strange, but I love the more bitter taste as opposed to the super ripe.

3.  My husband teases me because he says I’m the only woman he knows that goes to bed w/ a sweater on.  Okay, so in my defense, I’m always cold!  And it’s not a sweater per say, more like a sweater jacket.. So hmf!  And it never fails, after a short time, I ditch it because I wake up hot..  :P

4.  I’m not sure if this is normal, but I have lots of jeans.. Each pair has a specific “purpose” if you will.. Anyone else like this?  (if not, feel free to just fib and say you are to make me feel normal..lol)

5.  Confession.. While I should smack my own hand, because I know that I should be more consistent, but I don’t wash my face every single night before bed.. I’m not sure why, because I love the feel of the hot washcloth taking off my make-up..  Feels so refreshing.. But, my bed calls taunting me, and well, I follow.. BUT, I’m trying to be more adamant about it.. Maybe the blog will hold me more accountable since I admitted it? lol

6.  LOVE this!  It came in my most recent Clinique bonus gift and ohhhh my.. It’s like heaven in a tube!  It rolls on, and feels amazing!  Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage buy online discount Clinique All About Eyes Serum De-Puffing Eye Massage free delivery

7.  April showers bring May flowers!  And flowers definitely make this girl smile!

8.  Easter is right around the corner.. What plans do you have this year?

9.  House is still getting lots of traffic.. Just a matter of the right family walking through.. We’re being patient though, it’s in His hands:)

10.  Big girl bed for Ashlyn couldn’t be going more awesome!  She doesn’t get out at all, just calls for us when she wakes.. However, had to order a rail for falling out.. lol  Thought her convertible crib came w/ one, but nope..

Diapers & Wipes.. At discount!

I’m a huge fan of cloth diapering, and did so for many months w/ Ashlyn.. I plan on doing the same w/ little man (as well as homemade/reusable wipes) probably starting around 3 months until 10 months or so.. However, in the meantime while stocking up on some newborn diapers & wipes.  I’ve been taking advantage of a great way to save while in the process!  I just received 2 boxes of Pampers newborn diapers for $13.15 each (that’s 15.6 cents/diaper!) and 2 boxes of Pampers wipes for $9.79 each (that’s 1.9 cents per wipe!)

Here’s how I did it..

1.  Through Amazon.com, you can sign up (for free!) for their “Amazon Mom” prime membership, and receive free 2-day shipping.  It’s a 3 month membership for free, but for every $25 purchase you make, you can receive an additional month of membership at no charge.

2.  I then added the diapers to my shopping cart and they were $18.78.  If you select the option to sign up for “Subscribe & Save” (free again), it will discount you 30% off.  Once the item is shipped, just cancel your subscribe & save plan on that item, and you’re done.  No strings attached.

Best of all it’s not only a savings, but to right to your front door and free shipping!  I can live w/ that:)

Rewarded for shopping?..

Heck yeah!  I absolutely love the convenience of online shopping.. Especially w/ all the free shipping & discount offers out there.  Did you know that if you go through sites like Ebates.com, you are actually rewarded w/ cash back for shopping?  Yep!  All you do is simply go to their website, enter the store you want, sometimes even find a special coupon link, and you’re on your way.  I haven’t used it much until recently, and I’m already receiving $15 back, just for shopping for things that I would have purchased anyhow.  Neat, right?  Each store has a different % of cash back, and sometimes it’s only a couple of bucks, but hey, it adds up, right?  So, next time you’re shopping online, give it a whirl… Let me know how much you get back:)

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