Ramble, Ramble

So I've been gone. I know, crummy me. But between a birth, mailing gifts out (and prizes!!) and starting to take charge of my healthy, I've just been kind of swamped. So while today is short and sweet, I do think about you all daily and am figuring out everything on my iPhone to get things going.

So this week brings *hopefully* the launch of the Etsy shop. Week 2 of C25k training and enough lettuce in my garden to make a salad!

So here's the baby from the last birth I attended! She's gorgeous and her mom was a rockstar! VBAC natural birth that didn't last very long at all. This family was amazing. Seriously, the dad of Baby W could be teaching classes on how to be a gentleman.

Ignore my lovely look. I was exhausted!

Here's one of the first babies I was there to witness and support being born. Baby Kenners (not her real name!) is actually the cousin to Baby W. She too was also born naturally to a mom having her 3rd baby and first natural birth! It was a marathon birth, but taught me so much! And Momma ended up becoming one of my best friends.

Those cheeks! She's so loveable. We even FaceTime!

And last but not least, my running soundtrack. Just because I am so giddy about my old school music!

So tell me below, what do you listen to when you workout!?!

-The Anti-Mainstream Mom


 

A Peak Into Our Life

I forgot to do Wordless Wednesday. I really thought I would do it, but yikes, I forgot. So instead, I figured I'd share a few pictures over the last few days to give you a glimpse into our little life. We aren't a "busy" family. All our activity comes from what we do around our little homestead. So here you go....

Coffee Musings

I'm thinking of starting a new theme. Friday Coffee Musings. Just things that have randomly come into my head, heart or life in the last week. Just leave them to be pondered or even chuckled at. So grab your coffee -mines an Organic Kona Blend with Organic Coconut Milk Creamer (Vanilla) and Sugar- what's yours?

This week has shown me a few things.

I'm horrible at keeping my schedule and word. It's not that I intentionally blow people off, but I get lazy or stuck in a mindset that breaking it will be the curse of me. I really need to work on this. Focus and direct my energies where they need to be directed. Follow through. Respect myself and others enough to stay on top of my goal. 

How evil are "comfort foods" from your childhood. Like pizza rolls. Why is it that they are so yummy and ruin ever single goal I had set for myself this week to eat clean? Why were they even invented. Just to bring demise to our health? It really isn't fair.... nom, nom, nom. 

No matter how small my lap is, I can get both kids on it at the same time and love them both equally. Even if we look like a Tetris game-board. It is worth it and I can feel a noticeable difference in my stress level after just getting on the floor and loving on them. 

Little Row can talk. She just refuses to. This was proven when she was singing along with a song on Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood or Little Einsteins. The stinker... she's been holding out all along. 

Noah can officially count to 20, again, when he wants to. You have to wait until he thinks you aren't paying attention and then he'll do it. Same for writing his name, identifying his ABCs and more. Stinker status too.

I am so excited to save up the money and join a certain birth movement. It came to my attention about a month ago and no one else I knew had liked it. Now I know 15 other friend like it. It was a nice feeling to be the first. It won't compare to the feeling when I'm the first certified in it in our area! Come on money!!! I need to attend two births to have enough money to attend!

I like this. It feels purging. And nice to randomly put my thoughts down. Word Vomit of sorts. Thanks for reading. So..... tell me.....

What kind of coffee are you drinking and what musings did you have this week? 



Hugs & Coffee, 
-The Anti-Mainstream Mom
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Yummi Pouch Review and a Giveaway!

 I don't know about you, but I *love* the convenience of the squeeze pouch baby foods. I just don't like the downside of those pouches. The cost, the garbage output and who knows what's in them! It seems like they say vegetables but it's mainly apples. Or you're trying to avoid buying from companies who are owned by evil parent companies-which makes it so hard to buy anything convenient and organic these days.

 But wait! There is a product that gives you all the benefits of a pouch baby food AND all the benefits of knowing you are providing your baby with the best! The best part of this company is it's a small business and family owned. You are truly helping a family and not a big corporation!

 Let me introduce you to the Yummi Pouch!

The Yummi Pouch is truly and awesome product! I cannot believe this isn't making a bigger wave on the market. It has all the loved features of a store bought pouch and more. And their website has a wealth of information too!

The Yummi Pouch design is really awesome. These features make it a win! 

• Ability to stand up for filling with a specially designed bottom.
• Extra wide mouth with a very sturdy zipper to keep spills locked in. 
• Spots on the back for the date and contents so you make a large batch and freeze for later. 
• A fill line so that you aren't filling your pouches more than 6 oz. Which helps with portion control.
• The spout is equal to, if not sturdier than store bought pouches and hold up to little kids chewing on them. (Yes, this happened already.) 
• Over-sized cap for littler hands. But still tricky enough that the littlest of littles and cannot open them.

The Yummi pouch is:

• Freezer Safe
• Dishwasher Safe
• BPA, Phthalate and PVC Free  
• Reusable/Recyclable   

And it really is dishwasher safe! I ran ours through the dishwasher last night. One pouch came completely clean while the other had some remains of applesauce in there. For best results in the dishwasher I would recommend rinsing the before putting them in. The structure held up and there was not a hint of shrinking or warping of the pouch.

One big concern for me is the pouches tend to have extra air in them. As you can see here, it took my son blowing air in it for there to be extra. The bonus to this "experiment" was that when he took his mouth off, it didn't shoot everywhere. Added air in these from little kids playing in them, do NOT make them shoot the yummy goodness everywhere! Which is a major win with toddlers. They are great for taking snacks like applesauce from being a messy disaster to an easily enjoyable snack for moms and kids alike!

 They are really easy for kids of all ages to use. You do not have to use a lot of pressure to suck the contents out of them. Which makes it easier to not waste food. And the spout on the side makes alleviates the fear of popping open the zipper. Which is next to impossible to do. I filled the entire pouch up and pushed as much force as I could down on it and nothing happened! Win! They would even be great for adults who work out or use energy shots and make them at home!

*Yummi Pouch Scores*

Environmentally Friendly.

Strong zipper to prevent spills.

Easy to clean.

Pay for themselves in a few uses.

Affordable enough to replace if needed.

*Yummi Pouch Growth Opportunities*

Multiple sizes for different age babes.

Different color options instead of just different cap colors. 

Yummi Pouches are a perfect addition to your arsenal to make sure you baby is getting the best that you can provide! By taking away the toxic chemicals and crummy ingredients and guaranteeing you babe gets a delicious and eco-friendly way of taking a food on the go or keeping a messy food clean at home. They are so easy to fill and great for on the go! Affordable, economical and practical. They even have tools to help to make filling them a breeze. Overall, Yummi Pouches are a 10 out of 10 in the Anti-Mainstream Mom's book! You can purchase Yummi Pouch via their online store or find them on Facebook. 

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Hugs and Coffee,
-The Anti-Mainstream Mom
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