E-Hydrate Portable Protein for Adults & KIDS! + #Giveaway

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I'm starting to think my three girls are the most active children on the face of the earth.

They seriously, don't stop expelling energy for a single moment during the day.

From parks, to school, to T-Ball, the gym, birthday parties and playdates, they are always on the move.

Sometimes, I feel like they need a little more than water, in this hot Northern California heat to hydrate them.

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E-Hydrate has both an adult and kid-friendly hydration, nutrition and protein line that all taste great!

After the girls expend all their energy on the T-ball field, I like to give them some protein to help keep them strong and E-Hydrate has created the perfect products for this.

KIDS Protein On-the-Go provides:

• 10 grams of protein (only 70 calories)
• only 4 grams of sugar
• certified gluten-free
• portable & recyclable pouches
• more electrolytes than leading sports drinks

My girls absolutely LOVED the E-hydrate Kids Protein shake in the to-go bottle that you just add water to, shake and guzzle enjoy straight from the bottle.

Their favorite flavor was Cinnamon Roll, of course, and after sharing a bottle, asked for more!

When my oldest kiddo is in preschool, I try to fit in a gym class a few times a week. Often, I'm running from the gym, back to preschool to pick her up, then to the park, and errands.

I don't have time to go home to mix up a protein shake for myself, to re-build muscle so was very excited to find E-hydrate's Protein On-The-Go pouch, in Chocolate and Vanilla. 

It's super easy and convenient! 

All you have to do is pour water into the pouch that comes with pre-measured protein powder inside, shake it, and drink in it's very own portable bottle. 

Wow, 25 grams of protein in each serving is pretty good.

Okay, I may not look terribly happy in the photo here, but I'm REALLY just freaking tired, after a 6 mile elliptical run at the gym. 

The Protein On-The-Go was exactly what I needed to fill me up to go pick up the kiddo from preschool, hang out at the park, and grab some lunch at the store before heading home. 

What's more important is that it actually tastes good and isn't strangely grainy like some protein shakes are. 

I was supposed to save a bottle to see what my husband thought about it after his workout, but err....um....I liked the chocolate so much that I took the vanilla the next day to the gym with me. 

Sorry, hubby.

I almost forgot to mention, they have a KIDS Natural drink mix that provides daily recommended amounts of  vitamins B, C, D, and more electrolytes than the leading sports drink - with ZERO grams of sugar and no caffeine. 

Flavors, that can simply be mixed into juice or water are:

• Grape
• Strawberry Lemonade
• Fruit Punch and Apple

These are great for a hot day, when the girls have been running around in the heat to help re-hydrate their tiny bodies.

Want to know more? 

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Placenta Blood Banking - It Could Make a Life/Death Difference!

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It's the thing that we, as parents of healthy children never want to think about.

Our child being diagnosed with a serious or terminal illness. 

But, it DOES happen. It's happened to two families who were very close to me, and then lost their siblings to a terrible childhood illness.

What if there was a way to increase your child's chance of survival, and possibly even complete and total healing through placenta banking - would you say yes?

Of course, you would. 

This family said yes.

As it turns out, this little boy Quentin was diagnosed with a rare acute lymphoblastic leukemia, which only has a 30% chance of survival, but due to his family's choice to use a cord blood bank, where they kept the cord blood of his newborn sister, he survived. 

A stem-cell transplant from his sister's placenta banking and cord blood was the answer that lead to his complete healing and cancer-free remission.

How awesome is that? The answer? Completely and totally awesome!

Did you know that the placenta is the only temporary organ in a woman's body, that the body disposes of after it serves its role?

Did you also know, that the placenta blood has progenitor stem cells, that would otherwise be disposed of by the hospital, but that may be used to help heal damaged tissue or organs in sibling or close blood relation?

So, why wouldn't you choose to use LifebankUSA, the only company that currently offers placenta blood, cord blood and tissue banking!

The Collection Process 

The collection process is painless for both mother and baby. After the baby is born and the placenta is expelled (yes, this happens for all new mothers) the placenta is placed in a sterile canister and then into the LifebankUSA collection kit. 

Why Do I Need Placenta Blood Banking?

 
Placenta blood can be used for increasing other types of stem cells ability to regenerate organs and tissue. 

Since 2015, LifebankUSA has already released 19 placenta blood units to assist in transplants for patients ranging in ages 3 months to 45 years old!

It's working, it's being used and heaven forbid you actually ever need it, placenta blood banking could potentially be the difference between a healthy, happy child and one who is suffering from a terminal illness with no cure in sight. 

I'm done having children, and the placenta blood banking wasn't available when I had my last child, but it's something I'd seriously consider now if I was given the choice. 

  

How to Get Your Kids To Floss - Plackers Flossers + #Giveaway!

I was given complimentary samples of this product to faciliate this review, as well as a promotional item as a thank you. All opinions are 100% my own and not influenced by the company described. 
 
Have your kids begged you lately to use your dental floss or little flossing picks?

Mine do all the time, but I don't let them, because of the sharp pointy edge on the handle.

I was honestly, prying Baby O. off of my bathroom counter, trying to prevent her from stealing one of my dental picks, when I got a "ding" from my email. 

 Plackers to the rescue!

Finally, a flosser that's designed specifically for kids has come to our rescue!  

Plackers, are a great way to start kids on a road to healthy dental care habits - plus they're totally fun! 

These hand-held little flossers have a dual grip, so parents can help teach their kids to floss as well as a place for kids to grip when they get the hang of it (which my kiddos did within a day)!. 

Did I mention they come in a tasty Fruit Smoothie Swirl flavor?

Did You Know? 

Dentists recommend that as soon as a child has two teeth touching, parents should begin introducing a daily flossing routine!

I'm a little late to the game, but hey, at least none of my kids have lost their first tooth yet!

The girls set up their little Plackers Flosser Friend on the bathroom counter, next to their toothbrushes and ask for a "Fruit Smoothie Flosser" every night.

I'm confident they're on their way to a healthy dental care routine, with the help of their flossing friend - Plackers.

Watch this cool video on making a healthy smoothie kids will love, then ENTER TO WIN a Plackers Gift Pack below:

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