Pampers Rocks - Special Offer!!

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We learned the hard way this last week that some diapers just don't perform as well as others.  I'll spare you the details, but suffice it to say I'm glad my motherly instincts include being okay with surprise messes and I like doing laundry.

Since Baby F joined our family we've been Pampers die-hards but a few weeks ago I thought I'd try a store brand in an effort to save some money. Bad idea - I'm headed out to buy some Pampers on the way home tonight to restock our supply!

I tweeted about my love for Pampers and they promptly replied by tagging me in their "Thank You Program" and offering me 50 points of my own and 25 Gifts To Grow points for a friend who uses the program. I have been dutifully recording my Gifts To Grow points each time I make a Pampers purchase and can't wait to redeem the points for a cool gift. If you use the Gifts To Grow program and would like the special 25 point code I've been offered, please make a comment below or shoot me a direct tweet (@CarissaMc)! The first person to reply will get the code.

Viva clean diapers!

There's a new man in my life...

There's a new man in my life, and his name is Bob. I've been lusting over a Bob Revolution stroller for a few months now. When I first had Baby F I was content with what I had: my basic stroller, a jogging stroller passed down to us by some amazing friends and a snap & go I found on Craig's List for $15 - perfect for travel! Recently, however, I found myself avoiding taking Baby F for a walk because walking on the old sidewalks of our neighborhood can be a jarring experience, to say the least. Walking on the newly paved street is an option, but I hate dodging cars and hoping someone doesn't pull out of a parking spot unexpectedly.

Enter Bob. Thanks to an amazing sale on the 2010 Bob models at REI, I finally decided to bite the bullet. Now - amazing sale still means spending a pretty penny, but in this case I can already say it was worth the money. We took Baby F for a walk this afternoon and didn't even think twice about hitting the street over the sidewalk! Thanks to Bob's revolving front wheel for maneuverability and the shock system which makes for a smooth ride, he wasn't jostled around at all. In fact, he fell fast asleep before we returned home and stayed sleeping for about 30 minutes once we came inside! The Bob handles like a dream and weighs next to nothing. It's easy to fold down and pops right back up with just one hand.

I am so excited for the days to grow longer and the weather to stay warm so that Baby F and I can hit the trails with our newfound friend Bob! I foresee lots of walks to the Zoo and the Museum this spring and summer, and I'm guessing that Daddy will love taking Baby F running with him a few times a week. So glad to have found our new love just in time for Valentine's Day!