Step aside, coffee pods. Take a rest, instant coffee. There’s finally a single-serve option available in the world of high-end coffee, and it’s quickly becoming a game changer.

Santa Cruz-based startup Steeped, Inc., one of the most promising and innovative companies in the industry, has launched its revolutionary Steeped Coffee brewing method to serious coffee drinkers across the nation. Brewed similar to tea, Steeped Coffee’s nitro sealed Steeped Bags, along with their guilt-free packaging made using renewable and compostable materials, achieve the unthinkable: freshly ground specialty coffee in a single-serving. Best of all, it’s barista-approved.

Steeped Coffee launched when serial entrepreneur and coffee lover Josh Wilbur decided to combine the convenience of a single-serving brew method with the premium quality of ethically sourced coffee. Wilbur wanted to redeem the environmental dilemma created by wasteful coffee pods. Happy to do the math, Wilbur points out over 10 billion unrecyclable pods accumulate in landfills each year – enough to wrap around the earth more than 110 times if placed side-by-side. Moreover, each type of pod depends on expensive and often moldy brewing machines, which are also unrecyclable.

I have to say I received samples and am quite impressed! The taste is great and I love how fresh this coffee tastes! It’s great for on-the-go and easy to take to work with you!

The Steeped Coffee brand is available in five roasts: light, medium, dark, French roast, and a single-origin Swiss Water Process decaf. You can get your hands on Steeped Coffee packs atwww.steepedcoffee.com, various luxury hotels, top company break rooms, by asking your local retail stores to start carrying Steeped, or through any of the partnered specialty roasters now offering their own Steeped Packs with their coffee.

With so many coffee gadgets, machines, and accessories flooding the market these days, this simple unplugged Steeped Coffee brewing method might be just what you’re looking for to take your moment, while at home, at work, or on-the-go.

About Steeped Coffee

Steeped Coffee is the most convenient way to make a cup of delicious coffee. Steeped, Inc., based in Santa Cruz, California, is a B-Corp (Benefit Corporation) focused on Purpose Beyond Profits. They strive to innovate and find new solutions to old problems, to be a light on a hill, to honor and value every relationship, and to set new standards of doing business without compromise. Steeped is focused on every detail from farm to cup and beyond, to bring people the most convenient, quality, ethically sourced, and sustainably packaged products available. For more information, visit http://www.steepedcoffee.com. For business inquiries, contact sales@steepedcoffee.com.

Self Disclosure: I received free samples to facilitate this post. The top image was provided. Bottom Image: SoCal City Kids.

Here are my favorite Baby products for this Spring!

The b.box insulated drink bottle is a must!

The double walled stainless steel keeps liquids cool for up to 7 hours and warm for up to 5, so now little ones can stay hydrated whatever the weather. Complete with carry handle and push button opening, designed specifically for little hands. Kids love the easy drinking silicone straw top. Parents love no leaks.  www.bboxbaby.com

This next one is a must for all babies!

The ergoPouch Cocoon Swaddle & Sleep Bag!

The Cocoon ‘no origami’ baby swaddle sleep bags are designed to be both easy to use and difficult to escape from. The simple zip up design will keep baby snug and securely swaddled without the need for complicated wrapping. Made from skin-friendly, breathable organic cotton for superior comfort, the Cocoon is acknowledged as ‘hip-healthy’ by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute for its ergonomically designed bell shaped bottom which provides extra leg room for healthy hips. For those bubs that like a little more freedom or are ready to transition out of a swaddle, the Cocoon has poppers in the armholes that can be used to convert from a swaddle to a sleeping bag. Tog rated for warmth, there is an ergoPouch swaddle to suit every season.  From SRP$24.99

ABOUT ERGOPOUCH:

Melbourne, Australia-based ergoPouch was founded in 2009 by Alina Sack.  As a mother, Sack drew on her own personal experiences of sleep deprivation to come up with innovative products designed to help babies and kids get a better night’s sleep.  The award-winning ergoPouch collection includes premium quality baby swaddles, sleeping bags, sleep suits and layers available from birth to 6 years of age sizing along with organic bedding.  All ergoPouch products are made with natural fibers including Organic Cotton and Bamboo.  ergoPouch products offer great functionality and versatility with swaddles that can easily transition to a sleeping bag and sleep suits that convert from bags to suits with legs for easy use from bassinet to stroller. 

For more information visit www.ergopouch.com.

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Looking for Spring shoes for baby or toddlers?
pediped outlet has you covered!

pedipedOutlet.com

•       pediped® Outlet offers high-quality pediped® shoes at a fraction of the price! 

•       With prices up to 50% off pediped.com prices, pediped® Outlet offers an exceptional value in children’s shoes. 

•       pedipedOutlet.com is the official outlet site for pediped® footwear.

•       pediped® Outlet’s award-winning styles are available in EU sizes 17 to 38 (US newborn to 6 Youth).

•       Designed to promote healthy foot development, these baby, toddler and big kid shoes have been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance

About pediped^®
Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort, and distinctive styling have made the award-winning company the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States. pediped^®footwear has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for the promotion of healthy foot development, and preeminent orthopedic medical professionals, Dr. Mininder S. Kocher and Dr. Thomas W. Vorderer, deem pediped^® shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily. pediped^® has received numerous industry awards and accolades including recognition from Earnshaw’s, the premier media resource serving the children’s market. In 2015 pediped^® was recognized by the Footwear Industry Awards as the Children’s Footwear Brand of the Year and earned a 2016 Earnie Award from Earnshaw’s magazine as the Footwear Brand of the Year.

pediped^® is sold in over 750 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120 designs for boys and girls between its three lines, Originals^®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex^®. The award-winning footwear is available in EU sizes 17 to 38 (US newborn to 6 Youth).

For more information on pediped outlet, visit www.pedipedoutlet.com.

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Babies need a shampoo that smalls great and doesn’t cause tears!

Babo Botanicals berry shampoo/wash

About Babo Botanicals

Babo Botanicals launched in 2010 by Kate Solomon who at the time was a pioneer in natural. She is a beekeeper and was an agricultural volunteer in the US Peace Corps. She took the best of natural and developed Babo. Before Babo, she was at L’Oreal working with chemicals to develop products and wanted change in personal products – particularly with children and sensitive skin.

Now Kate has gone beyond kids and has developed a range of non-toxic cosmetics and skincare for women with sensitive skin. Babo Botanicals products are designed for the most sensitive skin, from babies to adults and are 100% gluten, soy and dairy free.
 Babo Botanicals retail partners include Amazon, Anthropologie, buybuyBABY,,The Detox Market, Follain, Goop, Grove Collaborative, Pharmaca, Target, Thrive Market, Ulta, Whole Foods Market, Wegmans and many more. For more information, visit www.babobotanicals.com.

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This next one is just too cute! A Muslin Wrap for a new baby is a must! I love this one from Stuck on You!

Australia based Stuck On You was founded in 1995 by Carrie Felton, a mom of three boys.  A global leader in personalized products for baby & beyond, Stuck On You products are available in more than 15 countries.  Felton created Stuck On You to celebrate the individuality of every name, bring joy to new parents with unique, timeless products for every child, save families time, energy and money and help them to lead a more organized life.  In addition to a broad offering of labels, the Stuck On You collection includes activity and personalized books, durable and stylish bags, lunchboxes and drink bottles, stationery, bag tags and gorgeous gifts for all ages.

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This next one is from one of my favorite Baby product companies!

The MAM Learn to Brush Set features a two-step learning system and includes two brushes: a MAM Training Brush ideal to practice brushing with parents and a MAM Baby’s Brush for baby to try brushing independently. The set comes with an easy to clip on safety shield that can be used on either brush.  The safety shield keeps baby safe by keeping the brush from reaching too far into baby’s mouth. 

MAM’s new oral care character Brushy the Bear is featured on the brushes and in toothbrushing stories and games on the free MAM toothbrushing app “MAM Brushy Time!”.  Suitable for babies 5+ months, the MAM Learn to Brush Set has a suggested retail price of $9.99 (two-pack) and is available now at specialty and mass retailers. 

MAM, the leading designer brand of award-winning, medically sound and innovative baby products debuts a new oral care range.  MAM’s new Brushy the Bear oral care character is featured on the new toothbrush range to raise awareness for the importance of early oral care and to make brushing fun for babies and easy for parents!

Developed with input from 26 opinion leaders in 5 countries with various professional backgrounds related to oral care, the new MAM oral care line includes five products: MAM Oral Care Rabbit, MAM Massaging Brush, MAM Training Brush, MAM Baby’s Brush and MAM Learn to Brush Set. MAM’s Brushy the Bear character appears in toothbrushing stories that are available in several formats including on a special free MAM toothbrushing app “MAM Brushy Time!”.  The MAM Baby’s Brush 2 pack and Learn to Brush Set is available now at Target stores and on Amazon   For more information on MAM’s new oral care range visit www.mambaby.com.

Self Disclosure: I received samples of the above products to feature and only feature items that I highly recommend. No other compensation was received and info and images were provided.

Here are some fabulous recipes from our friends at Sparkling Ice!

Spicy Sparkling Margarita

INGREDIENTS

2 parts Blanco Tequila
½ part Cointreau
3 slices of Jalapeño pepper
Juice of 1/8 lime
1 ½ parts Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime

DIRECTIONS
Shake Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and peppers with ice. Pour into rocks glass with salted rim and lime wedge. Top with Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime

Pomegranate Margarita

INGREDIENTS

2oz tequila
2oz pomegranate juice
1oz lime juice
1oz simple syrup
Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade
Vanilla flake salt rim, for garnish
Lime wedge, for garnish

DIRECTIONS
Rim glass with a lime and dip into salt, fill glass with ice and set to the side. In an ice filled cocktail shaker, combine tequila, pomegranate juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and shake. Strain into glasses and top with Sparkling Ice Classic Lemonade, stir lightly to combine. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Orange Mango Sunrise

INGREDIENTS
Ice
1 lime wedge|
1 oz tequila
1 oz triple sec
Sparkling Ice Orange Mango
1 orange slice

DIRECTIONS
In a cocktail shaker, muddle orange and lime slice. Add tequila, triple sec, and ice and shake. Pour into a margarita glass and top with Sparkling Ice Orange Mango. Garnish with an orange slice and serve. 

Self Disclosure: I received the recipes and images from Sparkling Ice to post. I may have also received samples. No other compensation was received to post.

Just in time for Mother’s Day pediped debuts a collection of fun, fashionable and trendy guitar-style purse straps.  The straps make for an ideal, affordable gift for Mother’s Day.

New to the pediped® accessories line – fun, fashionable, and trendy guitar-style purse straps! Made from high quality materials, our purse straps are designed to attach to most handbags or purses offering you a fresh update on your everyday bag. Bonus, you can pair your pediped® Purse Strap with your child’s shoes for an Instagram worthy matchy-matchy moment!

·     Floral Print Leather or Non-Flake Glitter Fabric strap

·     Coated lacquer strap piping

·     Durable metal clasp closure

·     Strap measures 3/4″ W x 40″ L

·     Handbag not included

Recommended retail: $24.95

Find them here!

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• In partnership with BUMBLEBEE, Entenmann’s® is launching a fun offer to celebrate the film’s digital, Blu-ray and DVD release
• From March 17 through May 3, consumers can visit www.littlebites.com/bumblebee to enter the Little Bites® BUMBLEBEE Visit Myrtle Beach Sweepstakes  for a chance to win a trip for 4 to Myrtle Beach or the BUMBLEBEE film on digital
• Entenmann’s® Little Bites® muffins are pre-portioned pouches of delicious baked snacks made with real ingredients such as blueberries, strawberries and bananas
• For more information about the promotion, please visit www.littlebites.com/bumblebee
• BUMBLEBEE was released on digital (March 19) and on Blu-ray and DVD (April 2)

I don’t know about you…but I am a big fan of the
Entenmann’s® Little Bites® muffins! My favorites are the banana and the strawberry ones but the chocolate chip ones are also a big hit in our house! They are always easy to find at our local grocery stores and I like that they come in the individual packages!

Look for them at a store near you and don’t forget to enter the sweepstakes!

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