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First-Time Pumping with the Philips Avent Comfort Double Electric Breast Pump

June 8, 2018 by Kathryn 9 Comments

Disclosure: I am part of the PTPA Media Brand Ambassador Program with Philips Avent and I received Compensation as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

For the last few months, Cormac has delved into the wonderful world of real food. Even though he’s still adorably toothless, he’s gone from pureed meat and vegetables to soft pieces of cooked food in record time…and loved everything he’s tasted!

But despite his fondness for everything from pasta to pickles, he also still loves to breastfeed. And I’m more than okay with that! I’ve always been a fan of extended nursing, mostly because I loved that bonding moment with my children so much. And if Cormac is anything like his older brothers, he’ll be breastfeeding for quite a few months yet.

That means that when I’m not home to feed Cormac, I want to have breastmilk ready for him in a bottle. When I first gave birth, I used the Philips Avent Comfort Manual Breast Pump to express milk, and I loved its lightweight design and how easy it was to use.

But I wondered if pumping could be even easier, and so I was thrilled when Philips Avent let me test out the Comfort Double Electric Breast Pump as well! I’d never used an electric breast pump before, but I’d heard some great things from friends and family.
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Support Breast Cancer Awareness with Carpet One Welcome a Cure Mats-Giveaway

October 5, 2017 by Kathryn 117 Comments

Since 1985, October has been a month to help raise awareness and funds for those impacted by breast cancer. And this year, the month is especially meaningful to me. Less than two years ago, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 60th birthday. After surgery followed by months of painful treatment, she’s finally back to her energetic self again and, hopefully, cancer free.

Because I know how much the fundraising and support means to those with breast cancer, I love seeing the innovative ways that companies find to raise money for the cause. And this year, Carpet One Floor & Home is doing that with a beautiful designer set of Welcome a Cure welcome mats. [Read more…]

The Philips AVENT Comfort Manual Breast Pump is an Affordable Option for Busy Moms-Giveaway #AVENTMomsCA

November 18, 2013 by Brenna 39 Comments

After nursing all three of my children while also attending school and working full time, I have definitely tried out my fair share of breast pumps. It has been years since I’ve used a manual pump but I remember it being a struggle. Still, manual breast pumps come at a fraction of the cost of the electric ones and can be a reasonable option if you aren’t looking to make a huge investment in your pump. And the manual pump has come a long way since I last used one years ago.

Philips AVENT offers a well-designed manual pump that solves one of the former discomforts of manual pumping. With most pumps you have to lean forward to help direct the milk into the bottle but with the Philips AVENT Comfort Manual Pump, leaning forward is unnecessary so you can sit comfortably and relaxed while expressing your milk. [Read more…]

Breastfeed Longer With the Medela Freestyle Electric Breast Pump

May 28, 2013 by Brenna 12 Comments

I couldn’t be happier to announce that I recently completed my nursing degree and I did it while raising children too. In fact, just ten days after finishing my degree I welcomed my third beautiful baby girl into the world. Needless to say, I am almost always doing two things at once. And now that I am a nurse, eager to dive in and begin my new career, I need to balance that role with mothering my newborn. Well as a devoted breastfeeding mother, I just have to say, “Thank goodness for the new Medela Freestyle breast pump!”

Like many mothers these days, breastfeeding my children is something I cherish for the many proven benefits it provides both my child and myself. However, when work or school demands take the mother out of the home early in the baby’s life, breastfeeding can be difficult to continue. I did the best I could with my other two daughters. I tried other pumps in the past with little success and eventually resorted to some manual expression but it was a lot of work. This time around I knew that I needed a better solution; I didn’t want my new career to interfere with my ability to provide my daughter with the most optimal nutrition.

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Weaver’s Coffee Seasonal Astral Blend Supports Breast Cancer Research-Giveaway

March 26, 2013 by Kathryn 141 Comments

Last year I discovered the organic artisan coffee and tea from Weaver’s Coffee & Tea and I became an instant convert. These products are absolutely sublime; there’s really no other way to describe them. From the dark and rich Espresso Blend whole bean coffee to the fragrant and complex Mango Black tea, I fell in love with Weaver’s and the company’s commitment to providing only the best coffee and tea from organic, fair trade sources.

Recently, the company released its seasonal Astral Blend, a variety I had the chance to try last year as well. It has a very bright flavour and I found it to be perfect for that first cup of coffee in the morning. But this coffee isn’t just addictively delicious. It’s also coffee that supports a very important cause and it’s one of the reasons I’m such a passionate supporter of the Weaver’s brand.

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