Spectra S1 Double Breast Pump

 Did you know that many insurance companies will now cover a brand new breast pump for expecting and new parents? That's right! There's no need to spend hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket for a new pump. A new, name-brand breast pump can be yours and there are services out there that will do all the work for you - including billing insurance and shipping the pump to you for free. Edwards Health Care Services is one of these organizations and they believe that all women should have access to breastfeeding equipment. So, they make the process of obtaining a breast pump simple. All you have to do is fill out their online form or give them a call. One of their Breast Pump Concierges will take care of verifying your insurance, getting a prescription from your doctor and communicating with your insurance company on your behalf. Once they verify the order with you, they'll ship the breast pump for free right to your door. Easy, right?! Edwards Health Care Services is offering one lucky reader a Spectra S1 Double Breast Pump with tote and cooler! The S1 with tote and cooler is a “deluxe” pump and would incur an upgrade fee when ordered through insurance, but they want to ensure you have everything you need to get started on the right foot. You can learn more about Spectra pumps by following their Facebook page. Here is some information about the Spectra S1:

The S1 Hospital Grade Double Electric Breast Pump with inbuilt rechargeable battery is available. Providing all the features of the S2, with the addition of an inbuilt rechargeable battery. This means that you are now able to benefit from the efficiency, power and performance of a hospital grade breast pump, without compromising on portability.

• Super quiet
• Closed system – hygienic for you and baby
• Night light & timer
• Everything you need for double pumping
• Powerful, adjustable suction
• Letdown mode and fully adjustable program to best suit your body
• Slow-flow teats suitable for newborn feeding
• Inbuilt rechargeable battery

Open to the US only, ages 18 and up. Ends at 10/20/16 at 11:59 PM EST. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!

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Thomas and Friends Bike Giveaway

Reviewz & Newz is thrilled to help promote this giveaway!  I hope my readers will enter and share.


Do you have a Thomas and Friends fan who's ready to learn to ride a bike? Dynacraft has the perfect solution! They recently introduced a 12 inch Thomas and Friends bike with training wheels that is just adorable! You can see this bike in action and find out more about it at Thrifty Nifty Mommy.

Bike Description:

The cute racing shield and wheel covers will help your little train enthusiast feel like a conductor as he rides the Dynacraft Thomas the Tank Engine Boys' 12" Bike, which features a customized frame with fun themed graphics. The bicycle also features a talking Thomas and a whistle play feature for fun. Adjustable training wheels help you customize the bike to your child's needs. A rear coaster brake helps keep your little rider in control of the action. Product Highlights

• Thomas the Tank handlebar shield and wheel covers will help your child imagine he is driving the train engine around Sodor Island
• Adjustable training wheels help keep your little rider in control while adapting to his needs
• Fun customized frame has themed graphics and is made to look like Thomas
• Talking Thomas and whistle play features will entertain your little one as he rides around

Open to the Lower 48 US States only, ages 18 and up. Ends at 10/20/16 at 11:59 PM EST. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!

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The Step2 Happy Home Cottage and Grill

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We're huge fans of the Step2 Company, aren't you? Kim from Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently had the chance to review the Happy Home Cottage & Grill and her daughter just loves it. Check out her full review to see the details! You can also watch her review here:

The Happy Home Cottage & Grill was recently released in PINK and is available exclusively at Toys"R"Us. Here are some details about it:

The Happy Home Cottage and Grill by Step2 is a toddler's dream playhouse that resembles the home, plus it has a grill! Little ones can pretend play as they are grilling, cleaning and welcoming guests into their very own home. The realistic and charming exterior of this kid's cottage will look great in any backyard. The outdoor fun never ends with this outdoor kid's playhouse. Made in USA of US and imported parts from China. The Step2 Happy Home Cottage and Grill (In Pink) Features:

• Working Dutch door and shutters
• Molded-in flower box perfect for real or fake flowers
• Interior includes kitchen seat, fireplace, wall clock, play phone, built-in shelves and kitchen table and faucet
• Open design keeps kids visible
• Exterior features pass-through mailbox and realistic doorbell (requires two "AAA" batteries, not included)
• Charming design with realistic stone and wood finish
• Built-in floor with drain holes
• Adult assembly required

To celebrate the launch, we're giving one away too!

Open to the continental US only, ages 18 and up. Ends 10/19/2016 at 11:59 PM EST. Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good luck!

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Absenteeism - Absences Add Up

Depending on where you are – your kids have likely been in school for a month or two already. Have they missed any days during that time? How many? Is that even something you think about regularly? When they did miss – you probably did everything you needed to do to ensure that they stayed caught up, right? Unfortunately, there are kids out there who do not have that luxury and they are falling behind. A student who misses just two days of school each month — 18 days total in the year — is considered to be chronically absent. However, many parents don’t realize that, even when absences are excused or understandable, absences add up and can greatly impact a child’s education. In the United States, more than 6 million children are chronically absent from school each year. Key Takeaways for Parents

• Every absence matters.
• Absences matter as early as elementary school.
• Absences matter whether they are excused or unexcused.
• Students who miss just two days of school each month, or 18 days in a year, are more likely to fall behind in reading, writing and math and less likely to graduate from high school.

Tips and Suggestions

• Keep track of how many days of school your child has missed.
• Figure out why your child is absent from school.
  • Are they dealing with a chronic illness like asthma?
  • Are they being bullied or struggling at school?
  • Are they staying home to help care for a family member?
• Visit AbsencesAddUp.org to find help addressing the underlying cause of your child’s absences.
  • Ask teachers and community leaders for advice and specific resources in your area.
  • Don’t be afraid to reach out to other parents in your area to ask for help and share tips.
• To prevent absences in the future, consider enrolling your child in a mentoring or afterschool program.
• Understand the impact of each absence on your child’s future.
  • A student is chronically absent even if they miss only two days of school each month (18 days per year), whether the absences are excused or unexcused.
  • Chronic absenteeism can affect students as early as elementary school.
  • Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade are much less likely to read on grade level by third grade.
  • Students who cannot read at grade level by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.

One third of parents surveyed admit that they could do more to ensure that their child attends school every day. There are many reasons why students miss school when they don’t have to. Some are struggling in the classroom, while others may be having trouble with bullies, or dealing with challenges at home. Children who are chronically absent in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade are less likely to read on grade level by the third grade. Students who cannot read at grade level by the third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. Your child’s daily, on-time attendance is critical to their success in school. And while some challenges to your child’s school attendance are unavoidable, it’s important to understand the impact of each absence. SPREAD THE MESSAGE! The best way to ensure success for our kids? Get them to school every day. Visit AbsencesAddUp.org for tips #AbsencesAddUp Every day in class = 1 day closer to graduation. Learn more about ensuring our kids' success at AbsencesAddUp.org #AbsencesAddUp

The Best Standing Desks

Lift 24




Standing desks are tending now, and for good reason!  They are so versatile and you can step to you desk, do what you need to do and move on to you next task.  ErgotronHome sent me two standing desks to try out and I love them both.   


Lift 24

The Workspace™ Lift24 is an adjustable-height laptop stand that converts any surface into a standing desk. Want to sit? No problem! Just detach the tray to bring with you to your favorite chair where it can rest on your lap, providing extra space for a mouse, touch pad or notebook. This desk retails for $199.95


Hub 27




The Workspace™ Hub27 is a slim cabinet with a channel to plug in & charge all your devices—laptops, phones or tablets. A true space-saver, this organizer also doubles as a wall-mounted standing desk: just flip its door down to create a handy worksurface. Sort mail, make notes or do some computing, then close it up to conceal its contents. Retail: 349.95

My favorite things about these two desks are that they are compact, easy to use, and fold away for easy storage! 

Which desk is your favorite?

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