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BABIATORS SUNGLASSES REVIEW & GIVEAWAY!

May 25, 2016 & 15 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

Memorial Day weekend is THIS weekend! How did that happen already? It’s blowing my mind that we are about to kick off the summer season, but I am so happy to get outside with my family! Summer means sunshine (hopefully! Here in Michigan you never really can tell) which means lathering the kids up in sunscreen, but we also can’t forget about protecting their eyes! I will totally admit that while I never skip shades myself because it drives me CRAZY when I forget them, I have skipped sunglasses for the kids in the past because they never seem to keep them on anyways. So, when Babiators reached out to me I was thrilled to try them out! It’s always full disclosure here, and I was provided a pair of sunglasses for consideration and review but all opinions are my own. I will not be paid if you purchase Babiators. Babiators also sent information for this blog post. Babiators agreed to send a pair of shades to one of my readers! Yay! Keep reading to hear my thoughts and enter to win!

A Little Bit About Babiators:

-Babitators have UV 400 lenses that offer 100% UVA and UVB protection

-Babiators undergo rigerous testing to ensure they’re safe for your child whether on their face OR in their mouth

-Babiators are durable! They are made of a flexible rubber frames, and shatter-resistant lenses

– Babiators are guaranteed, so if you break OR lose them in the first year, Babiators will replace them and all you pay is shipping.

-And my favorite part? The fit is incredible! They’re made of a soft material that is comfortable and lightweight. They don’t pinch the temples or the nose. I wish I had sunglasses made from this stuff! It is seriously awesome!

Babiators Sizing:

Junior Babiator sunglasses for babies 6 months-3 years

Classic Babiator sunglasses for kids 3-7 years

Information About Sun Safety:

-UV damage is cumulative and irreversible

-Kids receive about three times more annual UV exposure than adults each year, yet less than 30% of parents are currently protecting their children’s eyes with sunglasses

-Children’s eyes are more susceptible to sun damage because they have larger pupils and clearer lenses, allowing more UV to penetrate and reach the back of the eyes

When getting sunglasses look for 100% UVA/UVB protection with a high quality frame and comfortable style that kids will actually wear and keep on!

My Thoughts:

I absolutely LOVE these shades! Logan, who is 16 months old, loves these and keeps them on! I love that they don’t squeeze his precious face. These are by far the nicest kids sunglasses we have ever tried. Logan is a pretty tough little guy, so it makes me happy that when he holds onto these I know they can bend instead of snapping in two. Logan also puts everything in his mouth, so I love knowing that they’re safe even when he does that. Logan is an above average little guy, and I think that he will be in the Classic Babiators by the time he is two years old.

Logan Modeling “You’re The Palm” Polarized Babiators:

Check Out All the Adorable Options Here!

Giveaway:

If you would like to win a pair of classic black babiators for your little one, enter this giveaway!

Entering is EASY!

To Enter:

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Rules:

-Must be 18 years old or have parental permission

-Must live in the United States

-Giveaway ends 3 weeks from today on June 15th at 12:00p.m Eastern Standard Time

-Winner will be randomly selected

-Winner will have 48 hours to respond before I go onto the next person

I hope that each of you have a fun and safe holiday weekend! If you have any questions, please ask! xx

BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE SWAP BOX: WHAT IS IT? HAPPY MAIL IDEAS & VIDEOS!

April 13, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

First of all, thank you for being here! Be sure that you enter my Mom Life Perception vs. Mom Life Reality Visa Gift Card Giveaway from my post on Monday! I have been SO excited to be sharing this post today! Second, get ready because this is such a fun topic!

WHAT IS A SWAP BOX?:

A swap box is where you and someone else go shopping for each other and fill up a box with goodies! You can pick a price limit, a theme, and a date to have the exchange mailed or given in person. My friend, Stephanie, who is also fellow YouTuber and blogger, decided a few months ago that it would be fun to do a swap box together and film ourselves opening the box to share our true first impressions! We picked a “beauty & lifestyle” theme because we both LOVE makeup, skincare, stationary, and girly goodies! We set our price limit to be $30 not counting shipping costs. We didn’t have a set date but just kept in touch about how we were doing as far as getting our boxes together.

ME OPENING MY BOX FROM STEPHANIE:

STEPHANIE OPENING HER BOX FROM ME:

WHY I LOVE THESE BOXES:

I think most people love snail mail, I even did a Happy Mail, post a couple months ago because I think it’s such a fun way to make someone else feel special. I love this because it’s sort of like doing a personal subscription box put together by someone who knows you! You can find groups on Facebook or other social media for snail mail or pen pals, but I haven’t ventured to that. I absolutely LOVE this and can’t wait to continue doing these with my friends.

WHERE TO FIND STEPHANIE:

STEPHANIE’S BLOG

STEPHANIE’S YOUTUBE

Have you ever put together a box like this? If you love doing Easter Baskets or Christmas Stockings, then you’ll love this! Boxes of pretty little goodies are THE BEST!! : D We still have snow on the ground here, but it should be gone by this weekend as warmer weather rolls in!! Have a wonderful weekend! If you’re on Snap Chat, follow me: LeahTackles : )

MAKING A HOTEL STAY EASY (EVEN WITH YOUNG KIDS) | 5 THINGS TO PACK! + PICTURES OF OUR ADVENTURES!

March 16, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

We have traveled about once a month with kids for years, but with the exception of our trip to Walt Disney World and a few longer weekends away, we usually only were gone for one night. Now that I have been away from home every week for the past 6 weeks, I feel like I have some really good tips for making hotel life easier. If you’re wondering why I have been away from home, you can check out our daily vlogs : )

1. PACK OUTFITS NOT CLOTHES

It saves me so much time to have my clothes and my kids clothes packed by outfit (shirt, pants, undies, socks) and I know what I have packed matches and isn’t excessive. I of course pack extras, but I pack an outfit for each day plus 1-2 extras because in most situations you could run to a store or do laundry if you ever needed more clothing than packed.

2. PACK A SOUND MACHINE

I absolutely LOVE our Dex Baby Sound Machine and we always pack it for even the shortest trips. Actually, we love it so much we own two of them. This helps to make the sleep environment as much like home as possible. It also helps if noises are different than home or the walls are thin.

3. BUY A SMALL PLASTIC DRYING RACK

I had never thought to purchase a small plastic dish drying rack until we started this long term stay, but it is so curtail! I found a small rack at Target for about $5 and it makes it easy to wash out sip cups, bottles, travel coffee mugs, and whatever else you might need to rinse out without overcrowding the sink area. Is it ideal? No, but it gets the job done.

4. GET HAMPERS FROM THE DOLLAR TREE

In my Walt Disney World Dollar Tree/Hobby Lobby Haul video I shared that I bought pop-up hampers to sort laundry when traveling. I will NEVER go on a trip again without doing this! I bought a couple pop-up hampers and a mesh laundry bag this time and it is so nice to not have to try to separate your dirty and clean clothing in the suitcase.

5. BUY A HANGING TOILETRY HOLDER

I have had one of these since my college spring break days, and it is the best! It holds all of my toiletry items (not counting my makeup, because let’s not get carried away!), and the toiletry items for the rest of my family perfectly. It is so nice to not have the bathroom counter cluttered with products, and you can see the items while it’s hanging so it makes things simple. I don’t like living out of a suitcase, I prefer to unpack somewhat, so having the toiletries like this helps a lot.

SOME PICTURES FROM OUR LATEST ADVENTURE:

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Have a wonderful rest of your week and weekend! Please subscribe!! xx

BLOGIVERSARY & MY FORGOTTEN BIRTHDAY (STORY TIME & BIRTHDAY GIFT)

March 14, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! On Saturday I turned 29(!!) and LeahTackles.com turned 2!!! I am so grateful to each and every reader out there!! I still get excited whenever I gain a new subscriber or whenever I get a new comment. If you are a KwapisFamilyTackles follower then you know that our life has been turned upside down the past few months, and because of that Stephan, my sweet hubs, completely forgot my birthday! I am talking Sixteen Candles style forgot my birthday until about 11a.m on Saturday. I could have “put him in the dog house” but he felt bad enough. I will admit it didn’t feel great, and when our daughter, Hailey, was crying because she didn’t get to put together a gift or bake me a cake or get balloons…THAT was super sad, but I know that it was an honest mistake. I did receive a LOT of birthday love on social media from sweet friends, family, and followers which always is so uplifting : )

*Housekeeping Note: The Chapstick Giveaway winner has been contacted! Thank you all for participating! I can’t wait for another giveaway soon : ) Remember, the more readers/followers I have, the more likely companies are to offer giveaway opportunities! : )

BIRTHDAY VLOG:

WHAT I GOT FOR MY BIRTHDAY:

FIRST EVER BLOG POST:

Hello World! First Post and Shower Favorites-drugstore edition

Thank you for reading! I hope you have a fantastic week! And please subscribe : ) It’s fun and free!! xx

WORLDLY BOX | JEWELRY SUBSCRIPTION REVIEW!

February 29, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday!

I hope that you had a fantastic weekend! I have been so excited to share this review with all of you, and the day is finally here! Worldly Box reached out to me asking if I would like to receive a box for consideration for review and after checking out their website I jumped at the chance.

Worldly Box:

What It Is:

A $14.99/month jewelry subscription box that brings you handcrafted jewelry from all over the world made by local artisans.

Why It Makes a Difference:

By subscribing you not only get two gorgeous pieces of jewelry and a surprise gift each month, but you also help create a sustainable business for artisans around the world. These pieces are not from a big factory! They are straight from the artists who make them. Worldly Box these talented artists to reach people beyond local markets. Worldly Box also uses boxes that are made mostly from recyclable materials to reduce waste.

Subscription Information:

You can find out the details of Worldly Box here. The style quiz was SPOT ON for me because I love my pieces! It was also by far the easiest to fill out style quiz I have ever done! I loved how straight forward it was. You can put your subscription on hold or cancel at any time. I have had excellent email communication when I’ve had questions, too.

Worldly Box Social Media:

Instagram

Facebook

Twitter

If you have any questions for me, be sure to reach out on my social media which is always linked at the bottom of every post and at the top of this blog. Or, comment!

Have a beautiful day and thank you for reading! Don’t forget to subscribe : )

Scentbird Review! A Monthly Perfume Subscription Service!

February 10, 2016 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

A few weeks ago one of my best friends, Jaime, asked me if I had heard of Scentbird and then sent me a link with more information when I said I hadn’t. The lovely team at Scentbird was kind enough to send me a perfume along with information to consider for review, and today I will be sharing my thoughts.

What It Is:

Scentbird is a monthly subscription service where you receive a new designer perfume every month to try for $14.95. The website has a TruScent recommender that is fun to use, because it helps you pick a scent you may like, which is helpful because they have over 500!

Packaging:

The perfume comes in a black tube that is slightly wider than the average tube of lipstick and just a bit longer than my index finger. Each month you receive a new vial of perfume to put into your tube. You twist to spray and twist to close, just like lipstick! This is incredible for when you’re on-the-go or traveling a lot, and I really prefer having a spray over a roll-on perfume.

Subscription Details:

I love that the website allows you to rate the scent to get better recommendations, update your queue for what you’d like to get the next month, and the referral program to earn free perfume.

Why I Love It:

I have slowly but surely used up most of my perfumes over the past year, and I needed a way to try new scents. I have a hard time testing scents at Department stores sometimes because I’m only getting a little sample or get frazzled trying too many at once, so I really love this option to try it for a whole month. I know that you could potentially pick a scent you didn’t love, but I think it’s a really fun way to get to try high end fragrance you may not purchase otherwise.

Overall Final Thoughts:

I absolutely love this! As always, all thoughts are my own. I was not paid to write this blog post, and I really do think this is a fun subscription service. I think it’s perfect to be able to throw in your bag and go!

Where To Find More Information About Scentbird:

Twitter.com/scentbird

Pinterest.com/scentbird

Facebook.com/scentbird

Instagram.com/scentbird_perfume

www.scentbird.com

Have you ever tried Scentbird? What is your favorite perfume? Let me know in the comments! If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask away!

Have a beautiful weekend and thank you for reading! Please don’t forget to subscribe to be alerted any time I post something new : ) It’s fun and free! Just enter your email in the subscription box on the right side of this screen and open the confirmation email.

PEACHES & PETALS SUBSCRIPTION BOX REVIEW! GET 50% OFF!

January 27, 2016 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I hope that all of you are having a fabulous and productive week! My family has a lot going on currently, and if you watch our daily vlogs you’ll know a little about what I’m talking about, but I wanted to tell my readers that I will be continuing to upload every Monday and Wednesday as of now! In December I reviewed the Peaches & Petals box for the first time I was very impressed! The wonderful gals at Peaches & Petals asked if I would like to receive another box for consideration & review and I happily accepted. For the January box I decided to film an unboxing so that you could get my real first impressions and to make it a little bit more fun : ) I filmed this video a week ago and now have some thoughts on the items that I’ve been trying from the box, so I’ll also briefly share those below.

Peaches & Petals was kind enough to offer my followers 50% off their first box with the code LEAHPEACH so be sure to use that! This box is $19.99 a month, and I think that’s a very good deal if you’ll use these types of lifestyle items! I love this box because just like my beloved PopSugar Must Have Boxes, they can easily be made into gifts or passed along…not that I do that often because usually I want them myself ; )

PEACHES & PETALS

Fruit Infuser Water Bottle

I already LOVE this and think it’s amazing quality! I love that this is a glass bottle, because the infuser bottle I already have is plastic and now I have the option to use either depending on where I want to use it. I can’t wait to try more fruit waters with this.

Selfie Stick

I have had a blog for almost two years, and I have been on YouTube for almost one year, but I didn’t own a selfie stick until now! I had a little phone attachment, but never a selfie stick! I haven’t used this yet, but can’t wait to try it out! It is HARD to capture a family of five without one!

Adventure Jewelry

Okay, I thought this was adorable when I opened it, but I can’t get it to fit my wrist very well and the quality doesn’t seem as nice as the jewelry from last months box, however I will wear it when I stack my bracelets.

Healthy Cooking Cookbook

I love reading cookbooks and cooking magazines, so I was really happy to see this! I haven’t tried any of the recipes, but there are definitely a lot I would love to try out!

Inspirational Decal

How cute is this?! I gifted this to one of my best friends! Yay for Happy Mail!

What is your favorite subscription box? Do you have any you would like to see me review? Please let me know in the comments! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

MY EXPERIENCE WITH BREAST MILK JEWELRY! HOLLYDAY DESIGNS REVIEW & PROMO CODE!

January 20, 2016 & 4 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

If you would have told me six years ago that I would own a piece of jewelry made out of my breast milk, and not just that I would own breast milk jewelry, but that I would would find peace and closure with it, and treasure it? I would have told you there was no way! But here I am today thrilled to be sharing my start to finish experience ordering breast milk jewelry.

When I found out I was pregnant in 2010 I did what I do for everything: research! I knew that I wanted to breastfeed, and that was on my “Must Do To Be The *Perfect* Mom” list. Now, breastfeeding is supposed to be the most natural thing ever, right? So I didn’t do any prep to breastfeed while I was busy researching and prepping for my first born. Fast forward to delivery day and the first week of Hailey’s life and I wished that I had! It took me SO LONG to be able to breastfeed Hailey well, and we both struggled with her latch, my nerves, but finally after ordering books, gadgets, and anything breastfeeding related I could off of Amazon we got the hang of it it. I went on to breastfeed Hailey for over 14 months and she had breastmilk for 18 months. Connor was unable to breastfeed due to medical reasons, but I did pump some breastmik for him. With my third, Logan, I was lucky because he latched perfectly immediately! My breastfeeding issues ended up coming later with him, so I fought to breastfeed him and turned to pumping most of his milk eventually. Logan stopped breastfeeding at around 11 months but thankfully I had pumped enough for him to have breast milk until his first birthday. Logan drank every single ounce I pumped except for about 1 tablespoons that I shipped to Holly Day Designs to have a charm made for my Pandora bracelet. My heart hurt so much when Logan wouldn’t nurse anymore, and any time I offered and he wouldn’t nurse I felt rejected and like our special bond had ended too soon. I was not able to let go of the sadness of my last little love ending his nursing journey until I ordered my breast milk jewelry and then as silly as it may sound a wave of peace washed over me and I felt the closure I had so needed.

*Note: I was provided my breast milk charm from Holly Day Designs in exchange for my honest review and consideration. I never accept payment in exchange for a positive review. I have a promo code below, but do not earn money if you order! The promo code is to pass on this wonderful treasure to my readers!!

What IS Breast Milk Jewelry?

It is a piece of jewelry of your choice (rings, necklaces, charms, bracelets, etc) where she will plasticize your milk and then encase it in a clear resin. There are TONS of choices! Check out the Holly Day Design Website or the Holly Day Design Facebook Page!

What is the process like?

Once you order you will get her shipping address on both the confirmation screen and via email! She has a great F.A.Q page, but I promise it isn’t scary! I wondered how in the world I would send milk, but it was as simple as sending my milk (fresh or thawed is fine but don’t send more than 1 ounce) that I double bagged in my breast milk storage bags and put inside a piece of thick cardstock in a bubble envelope! She has an awesome system where you can log in to your account and check the status to know when she has received your milk and when she has shipped your jewelry among other messages that I loved! My breast milk charm came a lot faster than I imagined, and I am absolutely in love with it! be sure to check her website for her current turnaround times.

What I ordered:

I picked out the European Bracelet Breast Milk Pearl in Solid

I knew that I wanted a subtle piece that I could easily wear. I love that this is something where nobody would know that it’s breast milk without me telling them (well all of you will know! haha!). I picked the solid option, but she also offers a beautiful swirled option for this pearl as well.

Get Your Own:

I have a unique coupon code just for my LeahTackles readers!! If you would like to order your own breast milk jewelry be sure to do so by February 15th using the code below to get 15% off your order of $50 or more!

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I hope that you enjoyed this! If you know a breastfeeding mama, please consider passing this blog post along! I couldn’t be happier with my decision to order, and know it will be something I treasure for years to come. My breastfeeding journey is over, and all of my milk is gone, but now thanks to Holly Day Designs I have a little keepsake to remember the struggles, the work, the labor of love, the pride I felt sustaining life with my body, and all of the special moments with my babies that I experienced nursing them.

PEACHES & PETALS SUBSCRIPTION BOX REVIEW! GET 50% OFF! GREAT LAST MINUTE GIFT!

December 21, 2015 & Leave a Comment

Hi there! Happy Monday! Or, like I said to my husband this morning, Merry Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve ; )

I mentioned recently that I canceled both my Ipsy Glam Bag and PopSugar Must Have box subscriptions and I think I’ve found a great box to replace them. Peaches & Petals reached out to me and asked me if I would be interested in getting a box for consideration for review and after checking our their adorable website, I jumped at the chance! If you need a LAST MINUTE GIFT idea, definitely consider gifting a subscription to Peaches & Petals! If you use the code LEAHPEACH you can get 50% off your first box.

Peaches & Petals December Box:

Kimono Style Silk Peacock Robe

This is so beautiful!! I have been wanting a silky robe to wear after a bubble bath or while doing at-home spa treatments, and this is perfect! The peacock print is so fun, and not something I would have picked out myself but now I’m loving it!

Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffle Bar

I *know* I love these! I am saving this for Christmas morning ; ) Yes, morning!

C. Booth Lavender Mineral Bath Soak

I haven’t used this yet, but it smells sooo nice! I think I will try this out tonight.

Emerald Necklace & Earring Jewelry Set

This is my favorite thing in the whole box! The necklace gives you that layered necklace look with just one piece of jewelry (*Note: Be careful! I tangled mine but got it out quickly and hung it up) that is so on-trend right now. And the emerald stud earrings? IN LOVE! I am wearing them as I type! They are stunning and remind me of something I would find at J-Crew.

Spa Bella Hot or Cold Rejuvenating Eye Mask

I had misplaced my gel eye mask, so I was happy to see this in the box! I need to make time for myself to use this.

Overall I think for $14.99 this box is INCREDIBLE! And getting a box 50% off of that is even better! This link is a discount for you, but not a payment for me! I won’t make money if you purchase : ) As always, all opinions are 100% my own. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments, or contact one of the gals at Peaches & Petals! They’re super sweet and I know would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

I hope you have a wonderful start to your week!! Thank you for reading! Please don’t forget to share and subscribe!!

POPSUGAR MUST HAVE BOX | DECEMBER 2015 | LAST POP SUGAR EVER?!

December 16, 2015 & 2 Comments

Hi there! Happy Wednesday!

I just opened what just might be my last PopSugar Must Have Box ever! I have decided after three full years as a subscriber to take a break so that I am able to try other things (which of course I’ll also share with you). I absolutely adore PopSugar, so it’s sad but I know I’ll survive ; ) The PopSugar Must Have Box is a monthly lifestyle subscription box that has food, fashion, beauty, home decor, and exercise goodies for $39 per box.

PopSugar Must Have Box December 2015:

Luv Aj The Rose Gold Ombré Bracelet

$65

I love that this has silver, rose gold, and gold together! Mixing metals is so fun, but I’ve never done three at once before.

Stowaway Cosmetics Créme Lipstick Trio

$30

These colors are gorgeous! I can’t wait to try them!

Nima Oberoi Lunares Geo Stopper

$24

How gorgeous is this?! I love that it can be used over and over without breaking or tarnishing.

Swing Design Nova Blue Mist Jewelry Box

$36

This is pretty, I love the color, and it’s practical, but I’m not super excited about this. However, even though I’m not jumping for joy, I bet this will get a lot of use!

My Cup of Cake Classic Belgian Chocolate

$5,99

I have yet to have a really delicious mug dessert, so I am excited to try this! *Maybe* I’ll split it with Stephan, or else enjoy it when he isn’t here ; )

Meri Meri Silver Stars on White Glitter Tape

I love washi tape, so this was a fun surprise! I think this will be the perfect finishing touch for pretty Christmas presents!

Special Extra:

Tiny Prints Gift Tag Stickers + $20 Promo Card

I will use the gift tags, and it’s nice they offer the promo.

Overall I was really happy with this box!! I think that each thing is beautiful, and would make an amazing gift if you didn’t want to keep it for yourself! Have a beautiful weekend! Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas?!

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