I was talking with a friend a few weeks back about my newest purchase and she said "you need to write all this down so that I can buy the things you've tested and liked". What a good idea I thought - so here it is, a few of my favorite recent purchases.
Stitch Fix
This is not new to me (but my most recent shipment is) but I just have to state how happy I have been with Stitch Fix! I hate shopping and tend to just buy the same things over and over. My fixes have helped me branch out and discover new styles!
Work pants
I recently purchased some Betabrand Work Yoga Pants and adore them. I got the straight leg herringbone and they look real work pants but are so comfortable (and cute to boot)! Major win! If you want to try some for yourself I can shoot you over a referral email and you can save $15! Plus they run sales all the time for 20-25% off that can be used with the friend referral for big savings!
Video Monitor
The new plug and play Foscams have firmly cemented them as my ideal baby monitor solution (and so much more)!
We have been using a Foscam wireless camera as a baby monitor since AliB was a baby and I love this solution! Not only was it cheaper than a video monitor but so much more flexible! Since our first camera purchase for use as a baby monitor, I have purchased several more cameras to use to spy on the doggies when we are away and to keep an eye on the basement so AliB can play downstairs while I am upstairs.
I have always found the wifi setup pretty simple and straightforward with no advanced computer knowledge needed (at this point the camera can be viewed when you are on the same wireless network as it is). However, one of my favorite aspects of a wireless webcam versus a standard video monitor is the ability to use the camera when I'm not at home. This part has always required the help of a computer genius friend of ours but no longer!
The new plug and play cameras don't even need a computer for setup - all you need to know is your wireless network name and password! It's now as simple and downloading the Foscam app, entering your wireless information, and scanning the QR code on the bottom of the camera - done! The two way audio also works seamlessly in the new app!
Thinx Period Panties
Moisture wicking, absorbent underwear to wear during your period (by themselves or as a backup to a tampon or menstrual cup) and with every purchase they donate money to an organization that helps women entrepreneurs in Uganda make and sell reusable cloth pads.
I saw these in an ad on Facebook and they sounded too good to pass up. Not only are they comfortable (and reusable) but I have had no issues with leaks! I bought the cheeky and love them and will be buying more!
If you're ready to jump in and give these a try let me know and I can shoot you an email for $10 off!
Cloth Pads
I purchased a menstrual cup recently and cloth pads seemed like the perfect compliment. So, after my fantastic experience with the Thinx period panties I decided to jump in and give some cloth pads a try. I've always shied away thinking they would be super bulky and uncomfortable - boy was I wrong. I find them far more comfortable than disposable pads and I would say some types that I tried are trimmer too!
I read a couple reviews on blogs and settled on Party in My Pants and Tululah Bean. If you have ever considered trying cloth pads (or even just pantyliners) definitely check out Party in My Pants - they will send you a free pad for the cost of shipping ($3.99).
I got the mini liner sample from Party in My Pants but will definitely be ordering more. The one I got is flannel topped and nylon backed and so trim and comfortable I forgot I was wearing it.
From Tululah Bean I ordered a minky bean liner, a minky bean, and a 10" incredipad. The minky ones are so soft but they are quite a bit bulkier than the incredipad and party in my pants and these are fleece backed (rather than nylon) so I did get some leaks when I didn't change frequently enough. However, I found that the wings protected my pants and it was just my underwear that got stained. The incredipad was so trim, the flannel is not as soft as the minky but I love the trimness and nylon backing for extra leak protection.
