Stylish Storage | Packaways Reusable Plastic Storage Boxes | Review

Whether you're off to college, moving into a new place, or you're like me and are trying to store 6 sizes of little girl clothes at once, everyone needs a little help when it comes to finding the right storage solution.

Packaways can help! They have styles in Classic, Totes, and Under Bed storage, and they fold flat for easy storage when they're not in use.

I had the pleasure of reviewing the pink and green Classic boxes, and I absolutely love them!!! If I have my choice, I will never use another regular storage tote again, and if you know me, you know that I adore my bright and colorful plastic storage tubs, so that's really saying something.

Here are some great features of these storage boxes...

• Corrugated Plastic, Protects from Water & Humidity
• Instant Set-Up, No Tape Required
• Reuse Hundreds of Times
• Collapses Flat When Not in Use
• Unique Wipe Away End Panel

I received these boxes just in time to help me transport food and party stuff for my sister-in-law Kristine's baby shower. They worked great!

I used the larger pink box to carry gifts, decorations, balloons, and about 15 other random party supplies. I left this box open to accommodate the taller items and the inflated balloons, and the box held stability beautifully.

I used the green Classic box to transport the food, including a full sized crock pot full of apricot meatballs, and 5 2 liter bottles of lemon lime soda for punch, and not only did the box hold up extraordinarily well, it held up better than I did, trying to carry it! Considering that these boxes use folds to hold their bottoms and tops together - no tape - that is extremely impressive!

The two boxes fit in easily in the backseat of a little Toyota sedan along with Serenity in her carseat, a diaper bag, the large crib bedding set you see in the picture above, and a huge box of cookies. Had both boxes been closed, I could have fit another one on top, no problem!

Be sure to check out Packaways on their website and on Facebook. The Classic boxes pictured are available in 3 colors or in a natural white, starting at $8.95.

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Beanfields | Corn & Gluten-Free Black Bean & Rice Chips | Review & Giveaway

You may remember from eons past on this blog that I have had quite a bit of difficulty with digestive issues for over a decade, with few answers to cause at this point. I experienced an unexpected reprieve during my recent pregnancy, but now that my daughter is almost 6 months old I have begun to see a resurgence of symptoms, and I have to tell you, I'm not thrilled. I already know that I have trouble with Candida overgrowth, but one theory that I've tossed around is that I may be sensitive to gluten - the protein found in grains like wheat and barley. Another theory is that I may be sensitive to corn. At this time, I am limiting my gluten intake with intentions to eliminate it completely after the holidays (what, a girl's gotta live a little, even if uncomfortably), and corn will follow once that is under control. I'd throw it all out at once, cold turkey, but frankly, it's just a little much right now. I know - people do it and do it well (my sister-in-law's family did, just this fall), but what can I say? I guess I'm a little chicken. Or maybe just lazy. Feel free to not tell me which you think it is. *wink*

I had the pleasure of testing Beanfields Crispylicious! black bean and rice chips. Corn and gluten-free, these chips are made from high quality black beans and long grain rice, and are flavored with natural ingredients. My mom helped me taste test (so did my husband, but more about that later).

Beanfields Bean & Rice Chips are great tasting snacks that are healthier for you:

	Complete Protein: 4 grams in every serving, as much as a 4 oz. glass of milk.
	Fiber: 4 grams in every serving, the same as a ½ cup serving of raisin bran. And you get both soluble and insoluble fiber, which aids digestion. The fiber also helps you feel fuller longer.
	Allergen Specific: Beanfields is free of every one of the FDA's eight most common ingredients that trigger food allergies.
	Complex Carbohydrates provide long lasting energy.
	Minerals our bodies need, including potassium and magnesium.
	Half the saturated fat and one third less sodium than most corn tortilla chips.

To make these chips even more awesome, all of the flavors are free of any genetically-modified organisms (non-GMO) and are recipients of the prestigious Non-GMO Verification awarded by the Non-GMO Project.

 They also received Best Of Show at the 2012 Natural Products Expo West for 2012! Here's what VegNews had to say about Beanfields...

"We are obsessed (no, really) with Beanfields' new Nacho Bean & Rice Chips. The vegan answer to Doritos!" - VegNews

Corn free, vegan, and gluten free, Beanfields Crispylicious! Nacho Bean & Rice Chips contain 4 grams each of protein and fiber, and have been called the healthy alternative to Doritos.

I tried these chips, and they are interesting. The bean flavor - a subtle earthiness - does interact oddly with the nacho flavor, and I am not personally a fan of that. But they're not bad! I'm not a big fan of nacho flavored chips in general, so perhaps I am not the best judge of this particular flavor, though. My mom said these were her favorite, and she does like nacho flavored chips. Perhaps we'd better take her word for it instead of mine?

The Naturally Salted variety of Beanfields is the closest to nature of the varieties. Earthy and crisp, but without much defining taste. I think these would be best used in a recipe, like taco salad or similar, where they are there more for texture than for flavor.

Evidently, the Pico De Gallo flavor of Beanfields is delicious. Sadly, I wouldn't know, because my husband ate every last one of the 2 bags we received before I even knew they had arrived!

"These things are amazing!!" ~ Nick Belleque

I was really excited about the Sea Salt & Pepper flavor of Beanfields, but I personally found them to be way to peppery. It's a great flavor, just too strong for me. I think these would be good crumbled into a hearty stew or soup, though *smiles*

These were my favorite! Sea Salt - nice and subtle, a little zippy, and perfect for a light snack or a side with soup or for nachos. Yum!

Overall, I like these chips, and I think they are a good alternative to corn chips. It's good to know that there is a decent choice for those with corn or gluten intolerance, and even those who can eat anything they want may enjoy the change of pace from plain ol' corn. I personally love black beans and how versatile they can be, and these chips are testament to just that!





You can connect with Beanfields on their website, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus.

Beanfields products are currently available in multiple stores on the west coast, and online. Full cases of 12 6oz bags in any one flavor or your personal assortment of flavors are available for $40.00 and $8.00 shipping/handling, and full cases of 24 1.5oz bags in any one flavor or your personal assortment of flavors are available for $30.00 and $6.00 shipping/handling (Naturally Unsalted is not available in 1.5oz bags).

Want to try these chips out for yourself? One lucky reader of Our Little Bit Of Wonderful will be winning a 1/2 case (6 bags) of Beanfields chips in assorted flavors! You must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States in order to win, and only entries received via the Rafflecopter widget below, and entries will be verified. Good luck! *smiles*

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Is It Breakfast Or Desert? | Seneca Farms Oatmeal | Product Review

I've always loved breakfast, but I am a bit of a lazy morning person; while I love a good home cooked breakfast, I have a hard time motivating myself to whip up a batch of eggs and bacon. I even love oatmeal, but...well, like I said = lazy morning person.

So when I was given the opportunity to review Seneca Farms' new instant Oatmeal & Fruit cups, I jumped at it. Real fruit pieces in real oatmeal, no need to add water or milk, ready in less than a minute? Yes please!!

The first one I tried was the Apple Cinnamon flavor. Just peel off the plastic film, microwave for less than a minute, and enjoy! Don't worry, the metal ring is microwave save (no idea how that works, but it does).

I was extremely impressed with this oatmeal! Savory and sweet, hinting of cinnamon and redolent of hazy August afternoons in the apple orchard, this breakfast bowl could easily be a stand alone desert or a delicious topping on a bowl of vanilla ice cream.

The second flavor I tried was Vanilla Peach. I have never, in my entire life, been a fan of hot peaches, but this oatmeal blew me away. Incredibly delicious!! Moist, decadent, almost transcendent ~ I am suddenly a big fan of peachs, haha!! This oatmeal would also make a spectacular ice cream topping, or a stand alone desert.

You can find out more about Seneca Farms on their website, Facebook, and Twitter. These delicious 6oz microwavable cups come in 4 flavors ~ Vanilla Peach, Apple Cinnamon, Cranberry Apple, and Maple Brown Sugar ~ and you can find them at a large variety of stores nation-wide (find a store near you on their website).

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Unless you're made of stone, you're probably drooling over this fantastic oatmeal by now. Thanks to the fine folks at Seneca Farms, one lucky reader of Our Little Bit Of Wonderful is going to win a 2 pack of each of the flavors I tried out! All you have to do is complete the mandatory entry on the Rafflecopter form below (additional entries will appear once you do, and you can complete those for extra entries if you wish), be a resident of the United States and at least 18 years old, and cross your fingers!

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Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream | Product Review

My mother-in-law, Cindy, has dealt with pain in her knees and hands for years, and was more than willing to test out Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream when I received it for review in the mail. A small, light weight tube of white cream, purported to relieve even the worse pain associated with fibromyalsia, arthritis, and more, we were eager to find out if it lives up to its claims...

Noxicare™ is a breakthrough natural, patent-pending pain relief formula that is a proprietary combination of 7 of the world’s most potent natural pain relievers that quickly and effectively alleviate inflammation, muscle aches and nerve pain—with NO known side effects and without a prescription.

While some other products might reduce inflammation, decrease muscle aches or increase blood flow to ease painful nerve endings, Noxicare™ treats all three types of pain—not by numbing the pain point—but by targeting the source of the pain with a natural formulation that deeply penetrates layers of skin to help promote the body’s own healing process.

Noxicare™ relaxes the muscle and reduces inflammation to alleviate pain, while working to increase blood flow to calm painful nerve endings.

Developed by Dr. Reza Ghorbani, a Harvard-trained physician board certified in pain management, Noxicare™ has proven to be a valuable, first line pain management tool that complements other medical treatments and therapies.

Noxicare is available in both a cream (topical application for direct pain relief) and pill form (for all over pain relief), and contains the following 7 natural ingredients...

1. Turmeric: one of the powerful healers found in nature, recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties.
   
2. Willow Bark: has been used to treat pain and inflammation since the time of Ancient Egypt and Greece.
   
3. Ginger: helps alleviate muscle strains, arthritis and rheumatism, and is a catalyst for improving the effectiveness of other herbs.
   
4. Holy Basil: properties include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral.
   
5. Rosemary Extract: has served a variety of purposes including topical use for joint or musculoskeletal pain.
   
6. Alpha Lipoic Acids: antioxidants used to treating diabetic neuropathy and increasing blood flow to the nerves.
   
7. Boswellia Extract: an anti-inflammatory used to treat arthritis and joint pain.

Cindy applied the cream to her knees, hands, and her Achilles tendon several times over the course of a week, including every night before bed. Here is what she had to say about Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream...

Pros::

1. Rubs into skin easily, with the texture and thickness of a quality lotion.
2. No scent of any kind - completely odorless!
3. Moisturizes as a bonus - left her skin soft and smooth.
4. It works! While it does not remove the pain completely, Cindy says that it reduces it significantly.

Cons::

1. None, unless you are looking for complete pain removal. Cindy says that it is much like acetaminophen or other OTC pain relievers in that it reduces the pain proportionately to the degree of pain to begin with (ie: the more pain, the less relief), but that it works very well and she experienced enough relief to be able to easily fall (and stay) asleep after using it.

Ultimately, Cindy loved this stuff so much she kept it and will not only continue to use it, but she is interested in purchasing more when she runs out. I call that a pretty convincing recommendation!

You can learn more about Noxicare on their website, and you can connect with them on Facebook and Twitter. You can purchase Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream for $19.95 here.

Want to try out this great product for free? The great folks at Noxicare are offering 2 of Our Little Bit Of Wonderful readers each a tube of Noxicare Natural Pain Relief Cream. All you have to do to enter to win is be at least 18 years old, a resident of the United States, and complete the Manditory Entry found below in the Rafflecopter widget (several more entry options will appear once you complete this step - these are optional, and you may complete as many or as few as you wish to increase your odds of winning). No purchase is necessary to win, and this offer is VOID where prohibited by law. Noxicare is responsible for distribution of prizes, and no liability may be assessed to Alena Belleque or Our Little Bit Of Wonderful.

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Shielo Volumizing Shampoo | Product Review

I have very curly hair that was once extremely thick, but which has thinned out over the last four years thanks to hormonal imbalance. Due to the nature of curls, it always has some sort of volume, but more often than not it's found in the ends, leaving the roots limp and flat, creating a tent-like affect that is highly unflattering.

Shielo Volumizing Shampoo is a modern volumizing shampoo...designed to remove residue and product styling build-up, without stripping hair or fading color to provide an optimum environment for thicker hair. Fights free radicals that damage and weaken hair. The results are thicker, healthier, more beautiful hair.

I tried out this shampoo, and was impressed. It really did fluff up my hair starting with the roots, creating a much more flattering profile than I had before! Incidentally, it also relieved the itching on my scalp that has been plaguing me for years (I struggle with Candida overgrowth, which can cause your skin to itch unbearably), though it didn't rid me of it completely. Considering that "itch removal" is not in the description, I call it a win! The scent and appearance of this shampoo are not very appealing (smells a little like Milkweed, and is a dull yellow in color), but the performance is true to advertising.

You can purchase Shielo Volumizing Shampoo for $28.49 here. Be sure to check out there other great products.

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Pure Aloe Vera Skin Treatment | Product Review

We have had an unusually hot and dry summer, here in northern Illinois, this year. I didn't get out much until July - hard to get around when you have a newborn - but the last two months have seen more than one sunburn for me, despite my best efforts. Thankfully, there's a cream for that...

Pure Aloe Vera Skin Treatment is 100% pure and organic aloe vera for cooling and deep moisturizing. It has a light creamy and cool texture and easily rubs into the skin without leaving any unwanted residue or stickiness, and it has a very mild natural scent from the aloe vera. Releasing enzymes and natural vitamins into your skin, this treatment also moisturizes on a deep level, and can be used as a preventative as well as a healing agent for dry and damaged skin. With completely natural ingredients, this cream is wonderful for those of us who try to live a little greener and avoid harsh chemicals in our treatments.

The Aloe Vera plant has been used worldwide for more than 4,000 years. Aloe vera is a type of aloe plant and is most effective species. The aloe plant has long and spiked leaves which contain a clear liquid-like substance. Today it is used in cosmetics, skin creams and face treatments. The juice is taken from the aloe leaves which is bitter and contains many vitamins, minerals, and healthy enzymes with amino acids. Aloe face treatments have been proven to reduce wrinkles, and create a younger looking appearance to your face. Since the product is organic and chemical free, it gives oxygen to your skin cells which increases the strength of skin tissue, removing dead skin cells and increasing longevity of sun tans. Aloe provides nutrients so that your skin better holds up to sunlight.

This aloe vera based product is created by Made From Earth. Here's what they have to say for themselves...

Our company is based on the same healthy values from the day we started: excellent customer service for high quality and healthy ingredients. It is our objective to continue to grow by providing exciting new formulas and treatments to serve our healthy customers...Our line of organic skin care essentials contain the highest possible levels of organic ingredients and fruits. We have searched the entire USA for ingredients that meet our earth-friendly requirements and are hand-selected to provide you with exceptional skin care...Our ingredients / plants are from organic farms. There are no toxic ingredients in our products. There is no diluting or watering down of our potent organic plant ingredients. There is no synthetic coloring agents or fragrances, or paraffin and other petroleum products are permitted. Preservatives from synthetic sources are not permitted, such as Parabens...In our manufacturing processes we only use cruelty-free products. Unfortunately, even today, hundreds of thousands of animals are inappropriately treated to provide product tests for shampoos, cleaners, cosmetics, and other personal care items. We are against this, and will not work with any partners or providers that associate with that type of conduct. Made from Earth is in full support of initiatives and an active member in pushing for proper legislation in Washington DC. We work with more than 50 endorsing campaigns and thousands of grassroots supporters to lobby congress and our leaders to provide safety and regulate the removal of harmful ingredients from skin care products on the market today.

We had a yard sale this past weekend, and despite my best efforts to keep Serenity in the shade, she still got a bit of sun, and was looking a little burnt. She spent 3 days with a sunburn (which thankfully didn't seem to bother her) before I remembered that I had this cream. I smoothed a small amount of Pure Aloe Vera Skin Treatment into the delicate skin of her little face and by the next morning the redness was completely gone! The slight aloe scent didn't seem to bother her at all, and she sighed and smiled as I rubbed it in. If my 4 month old baby's sensitive skin reacts so well to this cream, I will absolutely be recommending it to everyone I know, and it will be on our list of staples from now on!

You can purchase Pure Aloe Vera Skin Treatment for $14.99 here, and you can learn more about Made From Earth on their website.

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Glow Bug Cloth Diapers | Review & Giveaway

I had the opportunity to review a cloth diaper from Glow Bug Cloth Diapers back in February, with my adorable nephew, Nico. We had a bit of a rough experience (the whole stinky story can be found below), and they ended up sending me a second diaper. I almost turned them down (curious about that story, yet?), but I gave it a second shot, and I am so glad that I did! Before we go any farther, let me tell you a little bit about this company and their adorable cloth diapers...

Sara and Neta are best friends who started their own cloth diaper company, Glow Bug Cloth Diapers, in 2010. Frustrated at the lack of available cloth diapers that were both good quality and affordable, they decided to develop their own. The result? An extremely cute, easy to use, and affordable cloth diaper designed to be used from birth through potty training.

{ 12 Glow Bug Cloth Diapers $150 Girl }

{ 12 Glow Bug Cloth Diapers $150 Boy }

{ 12 Glow Bug Cloth Diapers $150 Neutral }

Three packages of 12 cloth diapers are available for $150 each, in designs for boys or girls, or in a gender neutral solid spectrum set. You can also purchase booster packs of 6 cloth diapers in spectrum ($75) or in white ($70), and right now you can get single diapers in an adorable limited edition citrus print for $20 each (no other diapers are sold individually, however when you break it down they come out to $12.50 each, which is on the lower end of the cost spectrum for this kind of diaper).

Lots of mommy bloggers have been talking about these great cloth diapers for over a year now, and I am so excited that I was given the opportunity to try Glow Bug Cloth Diapers out for myself! I was initially sent one back in March to try out with my one year old nephew, Nico, but we had some unforeseen problems with it, so they sent us a second diaper to try with Serenity after she was born this spring. In the interest of a fair review, I am going to tell you about my experiences with both diapers...

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Nico rocked his stuff for my camera in this adorable Hawaiian print cloth diaper, and he seemed to be really comfortable in it, especially since he had never worn a cloth diaper before. Unfortunately, we made a few mistakes...

Turns out that pre-washing new cloth diapers is really important. So is proper rise adjustment. And if your kiddo is a heavy wetter, you want to make sure they have enough liners in their diaper before sleeping in it overnight. Yahhhh...

In a nutshell, I forgot to pre-wash this diaper, so it didn't have nearly the absorbancy that it should have had. Add to that the fact that his mommy and I didn't set the diaper at a tight enough rise adjustment (more about this later), causing his piddles to - you guessed it - leak right out the leg holes unopposed. Throw in the fact hat he is a heavy wetter, and Nico woke up in the morning completely soaking wet, with poop and piddles everywhere. Not a fun morning for his poor mom!

It got worse. I was quite pregnant at this point, and slept in that day, so when my sister-in-law brought the extremely stinky, sopping wet diaper over to her parents' house (where we were living at the time) I wasn't awake to wash it out right away, so she left it in the garage to avoid stinking up the house. Then everyone forgot to tell me it was there. Did I mention it was March, in northern Illinois? Yah, the diaper froze.

After scraping frozen poop out of an ice cold diaper for 45 minutes, and bawling into the toilet at 8 months pregnant, I was ready to throw in the towel with cloth diapering in general. Thankfully, reason and logic prevailed, and I reminded myself that it wasn't likely that I would have to deal with frozen diapers, well, ever under normal circumstances, and I decided to contact Glow Bug with my concerns instead of just writing a negative review - after all, all of the other reviews I had read were good! They told me that cloth diapers have to be washed at least once (and up to 5 times) for maximum absorbancy, and offered to send me a second diaper and a sample of Rockin' Green laundry detergent.

When Serenity was seven weeks old, we tried again...

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Here's what the Glow Bug Cloth Diaper website has to say about these diapers...

• Each set of 12 diapers are packaged in a free wet bag!!!
• Two sets of cross-over snaps through the waist band for a perfect fit around newborn tummies
• Double rows of snaps with square tabs for a trim fit through the hip
• Four size settings fitting babies from birth through potty training (7lbs-35lbs)
• Coordinating coloured snaps for every print
• Waterproof flaps in the front and the back of each diaper to prevent leaks
• Double gusset through the leg for an extra barrier of protection
• NEW SlimDry™ fabric keeps baby’s skin dry without the bulk
• Two openings in the pocket makes it easier to get the absorbent inset in and out
• Snap-in inserts to keep it in place while baby’s on the move

These cloth diapers are very easy to use, however I do wish a couple of things were different. The square tabs poke into Serenity's belly, and while she doesn't seem too unhappy about it, they leave big red marks. The only way I have found to get around this is to pull the front panel up above the points, so that it acts as a buffer. I also wish that the waterproof panel in the back was made of a slightly sturdier fabric, as the existing fabric is hard to get to lay flat, and doesn't stay inside the pocket very well (on the other hand, the waterproof flap in the front of the diaper does its job extremely well, and always stays put). Another issue with this diaper may be common to all diapers with riser snaps, but I wouldn't know because this is the only one I have used. When the risers are in use, especially for the smaller settings, the outer gussets bunch up around the top of Serenity's legs. I discovered that it is possible to gently tuck and smooth them in, and so far they haven't leaked, but it does leave a bit of a gap in that corner. Finally, despite making sure that the risers were adjusted properly and that the waist band was snug, and despite using both microfiber liners, we had a repeat of the overnight soaking/leaking disaster we experienced with Nico and the first diaper. Serenity has worn the diaper several times during the day, and I had washed it 5 or 6 times, but when she woke up in the morning the entire diaper was completely saturated with urine, and she was laying in a big puddle. Serenity has slept 10 hours through the night since she was 5 weeks old, so perhaps they are just not suited to being worn that long; I really don't know.

Overall, I like the Glow Bug Cloth Diapers, but I would not recommend using them overnight, unless you plan to change them at least twice during the night. If your baby sleeps through the night, I personally would not risk it. As daytime diapers, I really like the design and function of this diaper, and the fabric designs are adorable! My favorite feature of this cloth diaper is that the pocket is open at both ends, is nice and wide, and that the inserts snap into place and don't slide around. And the customer service at this company cannot be beat!

Speaking of which, the wonderful ladies at Glow Bug Cloth Diapers are offering one lucky Our Little Bit Of Wonderful reader a cloth diaper of their own! All you have to do to enter to win is complete the Mandatory Entry in the Rafflecopter form below (and as many of the optional entries as you wish), be at least 18 years old, and be a resident of Canada or the United States. (This offer is VOID where prohibited by law.) Don't forget to visit them on Facebook and Twitter, and let them know Alena @ Our Little Bit Of Wonderful sent you!

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Closer To Nature Breast Care Starter Pack | Tommee Tippee | Review & Giveaway

Yep, it's another Tommee Tippee product review and giveaway! *smiles* Here's a little something for mommy, this time...

Allow me to introduce the Closer To Nature Breast Care Starter Pack...

Containing 36 disposable breast pads, 2 washable and reusable breast pads, and 1 zippered storage bad, this is a great starter kit for new moms. The bag is made out of some kind of neoprene, is waterproof, and easily holds up to 8 pads at a time, so it's especially great for carrying your nursing pads around in your diaper bag. No more fishing around in the bottom of your bag for loose packets!

The disposable fabric on these breast pads is super soft and comfortable, and breathes well. The back of each pad has a sticky spot - just peel off the tag and stick it to your bra. Unfortunately, this feature didn't work at all for me, but I am quite large breasted, so that may have simply put to much strain on the poor things (gravity and all that). In other words, the stick patch held the pad to my bra very well until I wore it for a while, and then it no longer stayed put (but it did stay sticky).

These are the reusable breast pads. I have to admit that I did not actually wear these; I was put off by the rough weave of the pad, which really did not feel that comfortable on my fingers, and I wasn't thrilled with the thought of them rubbing on more sensitive tissue. It did occur to me well after the fact (darn that pregnancy brain!) that running them through the wash a few times before using them may have made a difference. I would like to point out that even if you find them too rough like I did, the value of the Starter Pack is not diminished at all by their presence.

As you can see, these breast pads have a very slim line design, that doesn't take up much room inside your bra, and you can't see the outline at all from the outside, even with a tight shirt.

Check out the rest of the awesome products from Tommee Tippee on their website, and find exclusive offers and promotions on their Facebook and Twitter pages!

One lucky Our Little Bit Of Wonderful reader is going to win one of these Closer To Nature Breast Care Starter Kits, courtesy of Tommee Tippee!! To win, you must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the United States, and you MUST complete the 2 mandatory entries AND if you choose to do any of the optional entries you MUST complete the ones you claim - all entries will be verified, and incomplete entries will be disqualified. This offer is VOID where prohibited by law.

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