Protecting Little Lungs from RSV

This post was sponsored by AstraZeneca as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I remember the first time I heard about RSV. I was pregnant with my first born. There was a very real commercial that made me open my eyes to how serious it is. My daughter was born in December, so preventing RSV was a high priority for me. 

Did you know October is #RSVAwarenessMonth? Check the facts & learn how to protect #LittleLungs from RSV. #ad #IC

National RSV Awareness Month takes place every October as a time to educate parents about the signs and symptoms of RSV disease as well as prevention measures you can take.

RSV is a common, seasonal virus that typically occurs between November and March in the United States and is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies in their first year of life. The disease causes mild to moderate cold like symptoms and affects nearly 100% of babies by the age of 2.

Symptoms include the following:

Spectra S1 Double Breast Pump with Tote & Cooler Giveaway, Ends 10/20

Did you know that many insurance companies will now cover a brand new breast pump for expecting and new parents? That's right! There's no need to spend hundreds of dollars out-of-pocket for a new pump. A new, name-brand breast pump can be yours and there are services out there that will do all the work for you - including billing insurance and shipping the pump to you for free. Edwards Health Care Services is one of these organizations and they believe that all women should have access to breastfeeding equipment. So, they make the process of obtaining a breast pump simple. All you have to do is fill out their online form or give them a call. One of their Breast Pump Concierges will take care of verifying your insurance, getting a prescription from your doctor and communicating with your insurance company on your behalf. Once they verify the order with you, they'll ship the breast pump for free right to your door. Easy, right?!
Free Breast Pump through Insurance


Edwards Health Care Services is offering one lucky reader a Spectra S1 Double Breast Pump with tote and cooler! The S1 with tote and cooler is a “deluxe” pump and would incur an upgrade fee when ordered through insurance, but they want to ensure you have everything you need to get started on the right foot. You can learn more about Spectra pumps by following their Facebook page.

Here is some information about the Spectra S1:

Super Sticker Fun from Silver Dolphin Books + Giveaway

Children love cute critters, and Super Sticker Activity: Baby Animals will keep them entertained for hours with mazes, coloring pages, and doodling activities featuring fuzzy chicks, little piglets, playful puppies and more! Super Sticker Activity: Dinos is perfect for future paleontologists, who will delight in playing “search and find” with dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes.

Super Sticker Fun from Silver Dolphin Books + Giveaway

Each title in the series comes with over 75 super puffy stickers for hands-on fun decorating the colorfully illustrated pages, and the low price point makes them a great gift for any occasion. Whether it’s doodling or a search and find, little ones are sure to find hours of sticker and activity fun!

Happy 84th Anniversary, Krystal's! + Giveaway

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.

If you live in the South, than you know about the oldest quick service restaurant chain, Krystal's. The Krystal Company is turning 84 and you’re invited to the party! As one of the oldest fast food chains in the south, 84 years is something to honor, and that is why this year Krystal is putting their customers in the driver’s seat (literally) by giving away a 2016 Kia Soul and offering their signature Krystal burger for only 50 cents!

Happy 84th Anniversary, Krystal's!

About The Krystal Company

#BabySafetyMonth Safe Sleep Tips from MAM + Giveaway

September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This month-long event increases consumer awareness of baby safety issues and the safe selection and use of baby products. For the past 40 years MAM’s top priority has been the development of products for the well-being, safety and health of babies that make life easier for parents and allow them to focus on the joy of family.

#BabySafetyMonth Safe Sleep Tips from MAM + Giveaway

Safe sleep ranks at the top of every parent’s list of worries with SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) the leading cause of death in infants between 1 month and 1 year of age.  Each year, about 4,000 infants die unexpectedly during sleep time, from SIDS, accidental suffocation, or unknown causes.  By providing infants with a safe sleep environment it is possible to help reduce the risk of SIDS.