“To Be Prepared is Half the Victory.”

Trying to figure out what to take to the hospital for your delivery can be so stressful.  You don't want to forget anything, but also don't want to over pack. (I am guilty of some major over packing)  There are lists on many blogs and sites, but so many of them are different.  It leaves first time moms wondering what they really need.  Then the day arrives, and you barely remember to grab your keys on the way out the door. (I forgot to turn off the tv, or at least I thought I did, and and obsessed about it throughout my delivery)

I have had people on here and other friends, ask me about what to bring.  Considering that I packed enough stuff for 6 months and babies, I didn't think that I should offer any advice on this subject.  I started to look around for the best lists to share, but instead found something even better... The Push Pack.  Created by a mom of three, named Laura, this pack is perfect!!  It is small and organized, yet has everything that you will need.  It was one of those days that I read something, and kept saying "yes" out loud.  She sounded just like me!!

 

The Push Pack contains the following items:

-EO® lavender scented shampoo, conditioner & bath gel, 

-Washcloth, make up remover, 

-Kiss My Face shaving cream & razor, 

-Kiss My Face lotion, 

-Crystal deodorant wipes, 

-Comb & hair band, 

-Lip balm, 

-Tom’s of Maine toothpaste & toothbrush, 

-Breast pads,

-Maxi pads, 

-Disposable underwear, (seriously this underwear is fabulous, do not waste your time buying anything fancy.  If anything beg the nurses for more pairs of these)

-Comfy socks, 

-Playing cards, 

-Motherlove Organic Nipple Cream®, 

-Notepad, 

-Thank you cards & pen, 

-Gum, 

-Preggie Pop®, 

-Bellybar®, 

-Cup of oatmeal & spoon (did you know oatmeal helps milk production?- ***learned this on the Push Pack website page)

"Call it wisdom and experience, peace of mind, and a gift of love all wrapped into one bag..."

Not only is the Push Pack one of the greatest pregnancy items that I have seen, but the company is one that makes you want to buy from them.  Laura is a down to earth person, that replies to her own emails.  She shares tips for other moms that may want to create a product, and donates a portion of her sales to charity.  Their current charity is called Family House of San Francisco, they offer temporary housing to families of sick kids.

If you are pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, bookmark this site.  If you are looking for a baby shower gift, that they will actually use, then grab one of these.

I knew you all would love these, so I was thrilled when Laura said that we could offer you all a special deal!!  Order your Push Packs now, and receive $10 off with code ORSO. :)

 

Arizona Sunshine Girls

Before I start this special post, I wanted to clear something up...

Little Orso is for everyone!! True it is primarily a kids shopping blog, but I feature items for moms and things that "big kids" would like too. 

When I started my blog, my main reason was because there weren't many kids blogs that included boy items.  A lot of kids' blogs say that they are "kids shopping blogs", but then only showed girl clothes and accessories.  Not even one neutral toy or book on the page.  I am not sure why that it is!?!! 

I have a son (as you all know), and I love shopping for him (as you all really know:) )  Just because he is not the same gender as I am, does not make shopping for him any less special.  The sad thing is somehow this "only fun to shop for my daughter sentiment" seems to have hit the kids markets too. 

There is far less available for little boys:( I decided I would point out great items for little boys, and hopefully get the industry to realize that "boy moms" like to shop too.  Our boys are just as important!!  However I never intended for my blog to do the same thing that I complained about, leave people out!!  Everyone is welcome, especially parents of little girls.  Judging from my emails from current readers, many of you already realize this.  However I still get a random comment here and there, saying something to the point of "well I would read your blog, but I don't have a son."  That was never my intention at all, and if you actually ready my blog then you would see that 90% of my posts are non-gender specific. (which if I had more time or thought anyone would actually read it, I would go into why I do not believe that toys and kids accessories are gender specific anyway...)  Which brings me back to the point of this explanation...I just want a place where boys are not left out, not a place where girls are left out.  So please join me every day, and share us with your friends with girls.

I almost missed out on this special store, because of that misinformation.  They only sell items for girls, so it almost wasn't shared with me.  I do not plan on featuring very many items that are primarily for girls, but I definitely make exceptions for special ones like Arizona Sunshine Girls.

My friend Emalee shared this wonderful store with me, not because of their items but because of why the store was started.  The store is owned by her sister Sarah, who suffers from Scleroderma (Scleroderma is a connective tissue disease that involves changes in the skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs. It is a type of autoimmune disorder, a condition that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue***)  Due to her illness, she can not work out of her home.  She also recently learned that she will need to get a lung transplant sometime in the near future.  Such a scary diagnosis to hear, but even worse when you worry about the financial aspect involved.  Sarah decided to start her store, and start saving up now.

I honestly agreed to do this post to help a person in need. As you all know my husband has cancer, and has received an amazing amount of support, and I love when I am be able to pass this same support forward. Something special happened when I visited her store, I realized I would have wanted to share her items anyway.  They are beautiful and delicate, and they have a vintage feel to them.  They are exactly the style of items, that I would have bought for my daughter.  I especially love the cuffs, and the delicate little hair clips.

Head over and check out Arizona Sunshine Girls today!!  Not only will you pick up some adorable items, but you will help a very special cause.





***http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001465/

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