Thursday August 22nd, 2019...Morning Thoughts

Our economical Chevrolet Impala with Coastal Playground Whale license plates.

Things I’m thinking this morning in no special order....

We exchanged our 2017 Chrysler Pacifica van in for a 2018 Chevrolet Impala recently. We hated the Pacifica. It had so many issues even though it was brand new when we bought it. It was the single most worst purchase ever. We were glad to get rid of it even though it could hold our whole family. Our Impala drives like a dream. It is a wonderful car 🚗 and it was still under warranty when we traded it in. We got a few minor things fixed on it, like: the temperature gauge wasn't reading right. Now it is perfect. It saves us gas money and is eco-friendly because it uses less gas as well. Besides helping the environment with our purchase of a more economical vehicle we are also helping support Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute with our purchase of our new license plate. The “Coastal Playground” license plate features a mother gray whale 🐋 and its calf swimming somewhere off the Oregon coast. The plate also has a lighthouse and rolling waves in the distance. Oregon State University’s Marine Mammal Institute will receive $35 of the $40 surcharge on each plate, which will help the school fund research and education projects.

My hair is starting to go grey. I knew this would happen eventually. I don't know if I want to just let it go grey naturally or cover it up and be a red head :) I have always wanted to try henna hair color. Is is more natural than the chemical hair dye and better for your hair. Maybe I will take the plunge.

I want to start growing sprouts 🌱 again. I used to grow different kinds, mostly: mung beans, alfalfa, and broccoli, and lentils. We have a Kitchen Crop 4-tray Seed Sprouter. I loved adding nutritious sprouts to soups, salads, sandwiches, stir-fry, bread, omelets, and more.

Bamboobies Review and Giveaway

I received a pair of the washable and reusable Bamboobies regular nursing pads and a pair of their overnights. These are amazing! I was astonished at how incredibly soft they feel. They remind me of the softest cashmere sweater or soft pussy willows! In addition to how comfortable these are to wear they are also very absorbent and wick away from the skin leaving no leaks behind. Since they are made of organic, sustainable fabrics, Bamboobies are a great eco-friendly and economical alternative to disposable pads.

The Bamboobies regular nursing pads are a unique heart shape which hugs the breast, protecting it and your clothing from breast milk leakage. Since they contour to the shape of your breast they also don't show outlines or wrinkles through your clothing. The heart shape is the best part of these and I think they would be wonderful gifts for Valentine's for a nursing mom or nursing mom to be!! That is why I have placed them in my Amore Valentine's Day Gift Guide.

The overnights are also super soft but larger and round for complete coverage when you need the maximum protection from leaks. I found these to be great while sleeping. They catch all the leaks and you will never wake up in the middle of the night in a puddle of breast milk again!

The fabrics these nursing pads are made of are fabulous! Their bamboo fabrics are certified organic. Bamboo is not cold when wet like cotton is. Organic cotton and bamboo are blended to create the soft velour of the regular bamboobies and the fleece on the outside of the overnights. Soy is more breathable, absorbent and durable than cotton and is naturally anti-microbial and UV protective. It is softer than cotton and longer-lasting. It dries quickly, doesn’t wrinkle as easily and feels luxurious. Hemp is naturally organic and 4 times more absorbent than cotton. It is also known for its antimildew and antimicrobial properties. Hemp and organic cotton blends are found in the inner core of all of their bamboobies products. Bamboobies goes 'Beyond Organic' to ensure that the fibers are not treated with toxic chemicals and that only water-based dyes are used.

Click on the picture above to compare.

BUY IT:

• 2 Pair Regular or Overnight Bamboobies: MSRP: $16.99

• Multi Pack: 1 Pair Overnights + 3 Pair Regulars in a Lingerie Bag: MSRP: $29.99

• Value Pack - 6 Pair Regular Bamboobies: MSRP: $39.99

They also carry:

• 1 Pair Bamboob ease Soothing Flax Therapy Pillows: MSRP: $24.99

• Bamboobies Cute Little Nursing Cover: MSRP: $44.00

Use FINA20 for 20% off at checkout at www.buybamboobies.com!

WIN IT:
Becky at Bamboobies is generously giving one lucky reader a chance to win a $16.99 credit which is enough to buy a 2 pair pack of either the Regular or Overnight Bamboobies or the winner can put it towards any other Bamboobies product(s) on their site.

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Go to the Bamboobies website and tell me which product(s) you would pick if you won.

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DISCLOSURE/DISCLAIMER: Thanks to Bamboobies for sending me products for free and a credit to give away for free. My thoughts are mine and my family's own opinion and have not been altered by anyone else. I did not receive any other compensation for doing this review.