BURNING RECOMMENDATIONS...

So I have a couple of products that I want, make that NEED, to recommend -- either because I spent so much time researching them that someone else should know about them; or because I love them and want them to continue to exist; or because I think you should love them too...
Due to the fact that I'm a momma some of these are for baby, but since most of you know mommas, you can still spread the word.

So here goes:

1. NatureCare diapers and wipes: Not only do I hate the landfill issue disposable diapers pose, but I also live by the principle that diapers are for poo not "Pooh." So I'm so not into characters on diapers -- they're generally covered with clothing so why waste the ink? Anyway, you get the best of both worlds with these diapers since they're made from sustainable materials/chlorine-free and have very minimal inking (the diaper itself is compostible but not with the "contents"). I get 'em through Amazon.com or via Diapers.com when I want to stock up. P.S. the lightly scented wipes smell amazing -- for Collingswood locals, they do have the wipes at the Nesting House.

2. Kolcraft Contours Stroller: I searched everywhere for an all-terrain/joggerish stroller with a reversible seat (so baby can face you) that didn't cost more than my first car...AND...here it is:
It comes with a baby seat adapter and then once baby is too big for his car seat, there is a reversible seat. It's not a pro-jogger, but most of our intentions to jog with baby go the way of the diaper (you can jog lightly with it, though). At a cool $150ish -- it can't be beat. Dual cupholder and large carrying capacity underneath! Love it.
UPDATE -- Milo grew out of it pretty quickly as the canopy is on the lower side. Still loved it though, but there may be more options out there now for reversible strollers.


3. Little Otsu Planner: So cute, so user-friendly, so recycled. I love that this planner has a monthly view and a weekly view (and it isn't dated so when you forget to use it you're not wasting pages...). It has hip options like pages for music and websites you want to check out and is totally adorable, if I haven't already said that. I've had the coiled one which is great, but am going for the mini this time. The future is yours...



Hmmm. So that's all I'm going to suggest for now -- it was enough to satisfy my burning desire to share consumer advice. If WonderTime magazine and Blueprint hadn't been discontinued, I'd be raving about them as well. Please feel free to share objects of your affection as well! More to come....