Moving? Check This Out.

My husband brought up a good point the other day. Our house is being taken over. Not by the kids and toys but by stuff. We both hate clutter so we've been looking for storage unit rentals to help us out since both the garage and attic are becoming too full to handle.
I donate as much review products that I can when we're done using them but somehow this blog has taken over the house. I love every part of my job but holy wow, something has to be done.
It made me think about maybe we just need a bigger house and then I found this cool infographic.

Enjoy :)

Are you going through a move right now? We have actually used Uncle Bob's in the past and they were so wonderful to work with. Plus, they let you use one of their moving trucks for free so you can move your stuff in and then again when you're ready to leave your unit!

2012 Cadillac SRX Review

Last week we had to let go of a gorgeous 2012 Cadillac SRX. We got to test drive this beauty for a week and it was amazing.
The 2012 Cadillac SRX is equipped to the max with all the great luxury features you'd expect from a Cadillac. The turbocharged V6 engine means it wont take forever to get from 0-60 like some huge SUVs on the market. Depending on how often you "put the pedal to the metal" you can get up to 18 city miles and 25 highway miles.

The Cadillac SRX is known as a crossover. It's bigger than a sedan but a little smaller than the typical SUV.
It's the perfect size for my family of 4 but for larger families it would be a tight fit, especially those with 3 kids in carseats.
The SRX is equipped with so many cool buttons and features galore that a week testing the car was not enough time to use all of them. The leather wrapped steering wheel has all the things you need right at your finger tips so you can focus on driving. Call someone, change the radio volume and you can even heat the steering wheel for those cold nights (or days as we even experienced here in Florida recently).

The center console area is the epitome of luxury and convenience. Standard features includes an audio system w/ navigation that houses a single CD/DVD player. The 8" touchscreen is a great size to see everything you need without having to squint. You can also connect your Bluetooth to the SRX and it will automatically upload all your phone contacts into the 40GB hard drive so you can use the call features and be hands-free while driving.

The Cadillac SRX comes standard with all the features you need like manual tilt and telescopic sheering wheel (good for short people like me), power adjustable break and gas pedal (they can come closer to you-again for short people like me, lol), driver's seat memory - a push of a button will remember your exact seat settings for you and your husband so it's easy to switch drivers, "ultraview" sunroof- The sun roof goes into the back seat as well, heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and so much more.

I was surprised at the fabulous gas mileage the SRX had. We averaged about 18MPG city and 24MPG highway which is slightly above the fuel economy estimates. Honestly, I believe that's better than our currant sedan cars which is just horrible to admit.

Other amazing features include:
■ On Star
■Keyless entry system (you don't need the key to open the doors)
■Remote vehicle start
■Cargo shade. Great to cover up shopping bags in the trunk area!
■Universal Home Start. You can start the car from inside your home! Great for the winter.
■XM Radio & service
■Bose system with 10 speaker 5.1 surround sound

We were so impressed with the Cadillac SRX and I have now decided that I am definitely a Cadillac type of girl. I test drove the Escalade hybrid back in August and I still talk about that car. Cadillac is a must it my life and I cannot go back to a "normal" car.

Disclosure: We test drove the 2012 Cadillac SRX for 8 days thanks to Cadillac and GM SouthEast. All opinions of this amazing car are those of me and my family.

bloom launches-bloom zen and bloom yoga

I am here to tell you all about an amazing little stroller that is about to hit the States and how beside myself in excitement I am to try this baby out!

Bloom, the globally coveted baby furniture and gear brand renowned for their iconic collections including the fresco, coco, luxo and alma, announces the launch of the award-winning bloom zen™ all-terrain stroller & bloom yoga™ newborn nest. Developed in collaboration with the French manufacturer BABYZEN, bloom zen & bloom yoga delivers the world’s slimmest folding, full-size all-terrain stroller and revolutionary newborn travel system.

Zen’s distinctly European design language is matched only by its engineering excellence. Groundbreaking engineering brings cutting edge folding, lighting and wheeling features, while the interchangeable and reversible seat cushions create personal zen for the child. Simple to move and easy to store, bloom zen boasts the most unique retracting compact-fold in the marketplace: with a flick of the wrist, it folds flat to an ultra-slim 9.8”! Freestanding when flat-folded, zen is designed for multi-directional wheeling without the need to lift (much like a rollable suitcase), and can be easily stashed in a closet, car trunk or other tight space.

Elevating road safety to a new level, bloom’s zen introduces the first-ever fully integrated solar lighting system. Located at the front of the stroller frame, a safety light can be activated to shine either full-beam or flashing hazard lights, with an auto switch-off after two minutes. The light is powered by three AAA batteries, which are recharged by environmentally sound solar panels. To ensure a smooth ride, the puncture-proof wheels have front and rear shock absorbers with the front wheel also boasting a patented anti-dribble mechanism.

The bloom yoga newborn nest is a 3-in-1 mobile travel bed, bassinet and portable bouncer that also functions as a parent-facing newborn cradle when placed upon the bloom zen. Complete with two recline positions and a high quality mattress foam for extra support, yoga provides snug and luxurious comfort on-the-go. as the slimmest travel bed solution in the industry, the lightweight newborn nest’s 10lb frame folds completely flat to less than 6” for easy carry and smart, space-saving storage. yoga also meets tough IATA size restrictions for in-flight usage.

bloom zen & bloom yoga will be sold exclusively in The Americas from early 2012.
Available now for pre-registration at bloombaby.com/pre-register the bloom zen all-terrain stroller will retail for $799 and the bloom yoga newborn nest will retail for $250. Available in the USA in early 2012 at giggle and selected bloom specialty retailers nationwide.

Yes, both are a bit pricey but seriously, this stroller and baby seat are just to die for in my opinion and if you're looking for a high-end luxury modern stroller than the zen and yoga are the way to go!

How To Contribute To Your Family

I think if you ask most moms their dream is to be a stay at home mom. You know your kids will have fun, will be fed on time, get the right amount of naps in (even if the child doesn't agree), and most of all they are safe in your care. Of course there are other benefits from staying at home with your children but one downfall is your family income might suffer with only one parent working.

When John and I were trying for baby #2 we decided that I would be a stay at home mom once the baby was born. Little did we know how horribly sick I would become in the first 5 months of pregnancy which kept me from working at around 5 weeks and on. Since having Kendall it's been amazing to stay at home with her. I put my first daughter in day care for about 2 months when she was 7 months old and I don't know how I was able to do it. I can't imagine Kendall going to day care just so I could work.
Our family income did take a dip in the beginning but once we worked out our finances it's been uphill ever since.
I'm not saying it's easy, it definitely isn't, but we don't ever second guess our decision for me to stay home with the kids and I've never needed to look for jobs on www.workingmums.co.uk/ or any other online job search website.

Workingmums is a great resource for mom's in the UK so I'm glad there is a legit place on the Internet that can help stay at home moms find ways to help supplement the family income by working at home, I just wish moms in the USA could find a good place to find work from home.

Are you a stay at home mom that now has to work?

Mr. Chewy Pet Food Delivery - Review and Giveaway!

Having a pet has brought so much love and joy into our home for the past 3 years and I couldn't imagine our family without Saydie. There are some negatives about having a pet and one of the major ones for me is shopping for her food. Driving to the pet specialty store, lugging around the huge bag in in the cart then struggling to put it in the car and again out of the car once I'm home. It's just too much work for food if you ask me.

Well that's where Mr. Chewy comes in and I'm so glad I found it. Mr. Chewy delivers pet happiness by conveniently shipping 70+ brands of pet food and stuff. You wont pay high costs at Mr. Chewy, nope, you will pay the same amount that you would at any pet food store except you will save money from the gas and time it saves.

I was able to review Mr. Chewy's website and all the top brand names they offer like Blue Buffalo, Orijen, and Taste of the Wild. Mr. Chewy makes it so easy to find the exact food and product you are looking for. Shop by Brand, Lifestage, or Specialty products that you need for your dog or cat.

What I love about Mr. Chewy
■ Variety of brands, food, treats and other products available
■ Free 1-2 day shipping on orders over $49
■ Auto delivery schedules available and a discount when you subscribe to one
■ customer service with phone and live chat support available
■ 365 day return policy with a full refund, including return shipping
■ Refer a friend program where Mr. Chewy will donate $10 to an animal charity

Sadly Mr. Chewy does not carry the brand of food that we buy for our dog so instead I decided to get some food for my parents dog. I placed my order on the 3rd and was so surprised when Fedex delivered the food on the 5th! I am in love with the fast shipping so even if you're running low on food you can place your order and expect it on your door step either the next day or two days later.

We are in love with Mr. Chewy and the amazing service that we were provided. I was having trouble placing my order so I had to call into customer service. I got help right away and the people over the phone were extremely nice. Turns out my problem was no big deal and everything was situated with 2 minutes! Love that.

I have a treat for you (or rather your pet!). Mr. Chewy is going to give one DDM reader a $25 gift certificate to use in their store!


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Disclosure: I was provided with the featured item at no cost by the manufacturer and/or its PR agency in order to test the products abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others. I did not receive any other monetary means.