Reviews by Mama2Lu

Mama2Lu says "Leslie Sansone is a great alternative to an outdoor workout!" about Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds: Walk and Kick

Mama2Lu — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:22:52 GMT

I first learned about Leslie Sansone after the birth of my daughter. I was too tired and too busy being a first-time mom to get outside for long walks and jogs. I would pop in a Leslie Walking DVD for the 20-30 minutes that she would nap during the day. Eventually I got back into running, but now I am expecting my second child and can no longer get out for long runs. Leslie Sansone is low impact enough that I feel ok doing it while pregnant, but challenging enough that I work up a sweat and feel the impact on my muscle tone. These videos are great on their own, or for a supplement to your regular workout routine. The only con is that the videos (like all exercise videos) can get a little monotonous after months of the same routine.

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Mama2Lu says "MorningStar Farms Pizza Burgers are delicious!" about MorningStar Farms Tomato & Basil Pizza Burgers

Mama2Lu — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:10:59 GMT

Of all of the delicious flavors of MorningStar Farms Burgers, Pizza is my favorite. They make a great sandwich, and also can be crumbled onto homemade pizza for a great meat alternative. Even my daughter will eat them, and she is an incredible picky 2-year-old. If you haven't tried MorningStar farms meatless burgers you must try these! Melt a piece of mozzerella with a little marinara sauce on a hoagie roll or some whole grain bread for a fantastically simple meal!

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Mama2Lu says "Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers look great and feel fantastic!" about Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers

Mama2Lu — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:03:30 GMT

I have worn Clinique, Prescriptives, and Mary Kay lipstick. I was never quite happy with the look or the feel of these products. Move over expensive lipstick, hello Burt's Bees Lip Shimmers! I have 3 shades of Lip Shimmers and the lipgloss as well. The shimmers go on easily, have staying power, give you a refreshing tingle and moisturize dry lips! All for less than $6 per shade. I'll never go back to thick, gunky, overpriced lip sticks again!

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Mama2Lu says "Saturn Vue is a great ride for the cost." about Saturn Vue - 2007

Mama2Lu — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:52:16 GMT

We bought our Saturn Hybrid Vue when our first child was 5 months old. We were very pleased with our purchase and have enjoyed our Vue on quite a few long car trips. The gas mileage is better than average, the XM radio is a great luxury and OnStar is a comforting safety feature. We have only had one incident with the Vue. There was an electrical issue that caused the airbags to deploy on minimal impact with a curb. Apparently when airbags deploy the hybrid system shuts down and the car's electrical system shuts down. I wasn't aware of this, and neither was the Saturn representative who contacted me via OnStar and told me to cut down the bags and keep driving as there was no apparent damage to the car. This resulted in an electrical nightmare that ended up with me broken down at a very busy intersection as rush hour with my toddler locked in the car. It is a very long story, but all resulted from the minor issue of not knowing you can't drive the hybrid after air bag deployment. ...

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Mama2Lu says "Medela is the only breast pump I will ever use or recommend!" about Medela Pump In Style Advanced Backpack

Mama2Lu — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:28:43 GMT

I received my Medela backpack Pump in Style at a shower when I was pregnant with my daughter (now 3 years old). I started using it when my daughter was just 2 days old to stimulate my milk coming in. At the time my only complaint was the nipple of the Medela bottle which resembled a Nuk nipple. My daughter would never use the bottles, so I ended up having to switch to another bottle brand (since then Medela has switched to traditional nipple design). Due to my own user error, I started pumping at work using too much suction and therefore caused my daughter to self-wean at 6 months. I ended up pumping every 3-4 hours for the next 6 months to keep my daughter on breast milk. The pump never missed a beat. My Pump-in-Style still seems to be working beautifully. I'm a full-time Registered Nurse, so it will definitely get much more use. The Medela is worth every penny, and with the optional battery pack you are never without access to the pump. Even better, the backpack wipes...

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Mama2Lu says "Nautilus 3-in-1 is maximum quality for a minimal investment!" about Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat

Mama2Lu — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 01:03:57 GMT

After agonizing over the Britax line prices for months I came across the Nautilus 3-in-1. My daugther has gone through 3 seats so far... Graco Snugride, Evenflo Convertible and now the Nautilus. She calls the Nautilus her "comfy seat". She loves the cup holders and the storage pockets on both sides. She will even request that we ride in Daddy's car because the Nautilus is in his car. It cleans easily, buckles with one hand, and adjustments are a snap. The only downfall of the seat so far is that my daughter does have difficulty sleeping in the seat. Her head snaps forward as soon as she nods off, however, this could be an issue with the angle of our backseat moreso than a design flaw. So far we have only used the five point restraing setting, but when me daughter gets a little bigger we will be testing out the booster capabilities. We highly recommend this seat to anyone!

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Mama2Lu says "The perfect shoes for the perfect little feet!" about Robeez Mary Jane

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:03:41 GMT

I can't rave enough about Robeez! We had every color, many designs and in every size from newborn up to 24 months. My daughter loves these shoes, and looked adorable in them. Soft soles encourage first steps, soft leather is comfy for tender feet, and sweet designs compliment almost any outfit....

Mama2Lu says "Great and entertaining book to teach patience." about Llama, Llama Red Pajama

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:58:45 GMT

I bought Llama, Llama Red Pajama when my daughter was still in my belly. My husband used to read it to my belly, and it is still a favorite of my daughter. Great rhymes, sweet message and fantastic artwork. We have recently discovered another in the series (Llama, Llama Mad at Mama) and it is a homerun too....

Mama2Lu says "Barnyard Dance is a rolling, prancing, dancing good time!" about Barnyard Dance

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:53:45 GMT

Barnyard Dance is our favorite of Sandra Boynton's superb toddler collection. My daughter's favorite author really shows her sense of childhood magic with this rolling, spinning, dancing and hopping good time. You can't help but smile as you read through the simple, yet creative rhymes. A must have for every child's personal collection....

Mama2Lu says "Fisher Price Sounds and Lights is good for the price." about Fisher Price Sounds and Lights Monitor

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:42:07 GMT

The Fisher Price Sounds and Lights Monitor was the only monitor we have had. It is going on its third year of daily use and still working relatively well. After two years we somehow managed to get a little short in the line that can cause some sound interferance, but a little wiggle of the wire usually clears it up. It is very sensitive, and I can even hear my daughter breathing and rolling over if I turn the volume up. It is really so sensitive I have never felt a need for a camera monitor. Great Value for the money!!

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Mama2Lu says "Great Wipe, Great Price. Kirkland Wipes are wonderful!" about Kirkland Baby Wipes

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:36:24 GMT

I discovered Kirkland wipes over a year ago, and I still buy them even though my daugher is potty trained. We use them for everything. There is a pack in every car for little sticky messes and ketchup faces. I even use them in a pinch for makeup removal and quick cleanups after a brief workout. A+ Costco! ...

Mama2Lu says "Triple Paste is pricey, but worth every penny!" about Triple Paste Diaper Creme

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:31:34 GMT

When my daughter got her first diaper rash I was clueless! I bought many products to help clear it up. Desitin, Mustela and Aveeno all fell short. And then I found the ugly little tube of Triple Paste. No characters, not flashy packaging... Just a little tube of somewhat pricey diaper rash cream. ONE APPLICATION overnight and the rash was gone. After days of misery this worked on the first go. Amazing! It's a little hard to spread, and slightly gritty, but WOW! I would totally recommend this to a suffering friend....

Mama2Lu says "Baby Trend Diaper Champ is great in theory, clumsy in reality." about Baby Trend Diaper Champ

Mama2Lu — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 01:27:23 GMT

This product really sounds like a great idea, however I couldn't get the smell out of the room, not matter what I tried. The Baby Trend Diaper Champ is very easy to use, but clogs frequently (on one day's worth of diapers) and doens't contain odors well. I was pleased with the product when I had a newborn, but as she moved on to larger diapers (and solid foods) this diaper system had to go. ...