I received product and compensation from Mead Johnson Nutrition to create this post written by me. All experiences and opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of Mead Johnson Nutrition. Consult your pediatrician before making changes to your baby’s diet or if you have concerns related to your baby’s digestive health. Please see the product label/website for acceptable use and benefits. You can contact Mead Johnson Nutrition with product related questions or comments toll free at 1-800-BABY 123 or through the Contact Us link on Enfamil A.R. or Enfamil.com

One of the most important parts of raising a healthy baby is making sure they receive good nutrition. That can be tough when little ones struggle with digestive issues. Personally, I have always used formula to feed and wasn’t picky about brand until I was confronted with a very fussy baby that spat up 6+ times daily! Like any mom, this worried me considerably and I consulted our pediatrician. He told me while it’s common for babies to spit-up while their digestive system develop, excessive spitting up should be looked into and be identified as GER (uncomplicated reflux), something that affects about two thirds of otherwise healthy infants.

Since GER may not be related to excess acid production and because gastric acid plays an important role in digestion and supporting the immune system, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages the overuse of acid reducing medications and recommends lifestyle changes are a first line management approach: burping more frequently, holding upright after every feeding. And a using a thickened feeding product like Enfamil A.R.™

Enfamil A.R. is the #1selling brand of formula for spit-up-clinically proven to reduce spit up by over 50% in infants with frequent regurgitation, while still providing the complete nutrition your baby needs to reach key milestones. Enfamil A.R. meets the AAP recommendations on reflux management and provides balanced nutrition and less hassle compared to adding rice cereal to formula.

Enfamil A.R. is available in two forms, standard powder and Ready to Use. The powder is prepared in the normal way, but it must be well shaken and allowed to sit for 5 minutes, then shaken again before feeding. Most of the time, I use the powder, but I love the convenience of they Ready to Eat, especially when we’re away from home or if Dad is making the bottle.

After using Enfamil A.R. for a month, my little guy has shown a lot of improvement.

The spitting up has been cut in half and he seems less fussy overall. Based on his experience and our pediatrician’s approval, we plan to continue with this formula through baby’s first year.

For more information, about this excellent product, visit http://www.Enfamil.com.AR or contact Enfamil directly at 1-800-BABY123.

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with HP and Mom Select. All opinions are my own.

While photos are easy to take, they can be hard to display. Tape and thumbtacks can ruin the picture, but not every image is worth framing. HP has developed a solution for this common problem: sticky-back photo paper called Social Media Snapshots.

Similar to a Post-It, this glossy 4×5-inch paper is easy to use and equally easy to remove, making it a great option for those who live in apartments, dorms, or want to use a common area that can’t be altered permanently.

Like the titles says, it’s very social media friendly. Simply download the HP Snapshot app and then you can print from your Instagram, Facebook and Flickr feeds, as well as your camera. Each photo can be customized with text, dates and locations. There are also several cool frames available. 

HP generously gave me some photo paper, a printer, and ink so I was able to try it out. The opportunity was too much fun to keep to myself, so I invited some friends over to help, including some well-dressed critters, in their best party clothes. (That’s Oscar and Charlie, accompanied by big-dog pal Bailey, in their favorite Ninja Turtle costumes!)

It was so nice to have a wireless printer available that worked perfectly while hooked up to our smartphones (many don’t and it can be so frustrating!). Plus, the print-and-stick technology couldn’t be quicker. I put this photo on the wall right next to the garage and now we get to see it everyday, coming and going, which I love.

Since a party isn’t a celebration without food, I had to bake something chocolate and delicious to share. We enjoyed a wonderful evening courtesy of HP. Photos, snacks, and friends = awesome!

Want to get in on the photo fun? Pick up some HP Social Media Snapshots photo paper, available at Staples. Print your favorites and then share your images with hashtag #StickaPic and tag @Staples.

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Do you enjoy creating pretty décor and fun cards? Want to make personalized gift for the upcoming holidays? Then you need to treat yourself to a Cricut Explore Air™, the best electronic cutting machine and my favorite DIY tool.

The Cricut Explore Air is versatile, easy to use, and allows for very precise cuts. It’s also incredibly affordable, especially since Cricut generously discounted the cost by up to $200.

You can cut over 60 different types of material, including paper, fabric, plastic and vinyl to name a few. The Explore Air also features Cut Smart™ technology, which allows you to cut a wide range of shapes and sizes with exceptional precision, from ¼” tall up to 11½” wide x 23½” tall.

This Cricut Explore machine is called the Air because it has built-in Bluetooth® capability. This means you can use Cricut’s free iPad app and design anything you want from your iPad, just like you would on your home computer, but with the convenience of being able to take your projects with you anywhere. Then, you can just wirelessly send your project from your iPad to your Explore Air to bring it to life.

While the Cricut Explore Air is impressive on its own, purchasing it with one of Cricut’s bundle offerings makes it even more valuable. Each bundle comes with different accessories that allow you to expand your creativity and make your crafting projects even more simple and fun to create. Plus, by purchasing your Explore Air with a bundle, you’re able to save a bundle in the process!

Go to Cricut.com and check out the savings Cricut is offering on their Cricut Explore Air™ and bundles today so you can get your very own in time to make this holiday season your most creative one yet.

It’s only 8:40 AM and the day’s already been so rotten, I feel like crawling back under the covers. It started by being woken up in the middle of the night by a neighbor’s barking dog. That noise went on for an hour! Just as I was finally drifting back to sleep, Pumpkin the cat started howling and crying, then proceed to be sick—all over my bed!

Needless to say, I wasn’t getting any more rest. I got up, got myself into the shower, and then started the first of 3 loads of laundry. Groggy and grouchy, I went to make coffee, only to discover the bag was empty…

In an attempt to cheer myself up and put my mind onto something productive, I decided to make granola bars. This is something I’ve done numerous times and should’ve been easy (emphasis on should). For some crazy reason, instead of using my tried-and-true recipe, I used a new one that required coconut oil, organic pumpkin seeds, and a bunch of other items that are expensive and rarely used.

Maybe I didn’t read the directions properly, or I’m too tired to focus, but whatever the reason, the result was a complete disaster! As you can see from the photo above, a large portion of the granola stuck to the pan and isn’t even edible. So much for that idea…

Later on, I’m supposed to take a very reluctant patient to the dentist, shop for groceries, and host out-of-town guests for dinner. I’m so anxious and overwhelmed, I don’t know if I should laugh or cry. One thing’s for sure: Tomorrow has to be better!

Anyone else having a bad day? I truly feel your pain.