Reason #45097545 Why I Won't Be Buying Luv's Diapers (Updated)

I'm sorry, but have y'all* seen this new commercial from Luv's? (I was "lucky" enough to catch it today). I thought that the Charmin bears commercials were offensive, but this one tops 'em all! Am I the only one disgusted by this?

~I just realized that you cannot actually HEAR the commercial on this YouTube video, but if you COULD hear it, you would hear the song "Whoomp, There it is", only it sings "POOP, There it is." Really? Is this necessary?~




*I lived in Texas for over a year, and therefore, by default, I am entitled to use the phrase "y'all" any time I want to, even though I am a "Yankee" through and through.



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Happy Holidays!

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Wordless Wednesday: Christmas Dance Party

Mommy Fail

So this morning I was changing Ben's diaper and was desperately wiping at what I thought was dried on you know that was stubborn and just didn't want to come off. Well, it turns out that it wasn't what I thought it was. It was a scab (or mole?) and wouldn't you know it, I had scraped off the top of that poor sucker and it would not stop bleeding!

Oops.



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Slacker City

Yeah, so, if you haven't noticed, I've been really slacking in the blogging department. The inspiration and motivation just haven't been there, (or really anywhere in my life right now). I haven't even ordered my Christmas cards yet or purchased a single Christmas present!

So, needless to say, I'm going on hiatus for a little while. I have ideas to revamp this here blog, and when I find the motivation to do so, I will. Until then, I hope everyone enjoys their holidays!

(I may still have random posts every now and then, but don't hold your breath on that one). 




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This Man Really Disgusts Me

I don't know which is more disturbing about this secret from PostSecret, the fact that the man got a vasectomy without his wife's knowledge, or that he is giving his wife false hopes in having another child. Or that he is using it all as an excuse to get more action. Disgusting!

Wordless Wednesday: Best Hiding Place EVER!

Wordless Wednesday: Guess Who Dressed Himself?

Write down this number! It will save your child's life!

This is the "911" number to every poison center in the US. It is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. How do I know this? Because last night my little Ben, and his endless curiosity, helped himself to a mouthful of poison.

Before anyone freaks out, don't worry! HE'S OKAY!!! Seriously. He's fine. I was slightly exaggerating when I said that he drank poison. In fact, this story really does not even need repeating; I do not need mass hysteria (read: certain family members) on the other end of the phone line.

Here is what happened. I was downstairs in the kitchen getting things prepared for dinner. The boys were upstairs playing, as they have done a million times, and all of a sudden I hear Ben screaming. I run upstairs to find him in the bathroom with Daddio's electric razor cleaning system:

in his hands, with the cleaning solution all over the floor, down the front of his shirt, and IN HIS MOUTH! I freaked out and didn't know what to do. (At this point, I was unaware of the poison center hotline number). I tried rinsing out Ben's mouth, calmed him down, and frantically called Daddio in tears, who then came immediately home from work. Anyway, long story short. Ben is fine. I don't think that he even really swallowed any of the cleaning stuff (which turns out to be 40% alcohol and 60% water). As soon as it hit his mouth and started burning, I think he instinctively spit it out again.

We are usually pretty careful when it comes to household cleaners and "poisons" and keeping them away from little hands. I keep all medication safely out of reach and usually keep the door closed in the downstairs bathroom, (where Ben is known to frequently explore). We haven't really worried about the upstairs bathroom because there are no cleaning supplies up there, and all medication is out of reach. However, what neither Daddio nor myself considered was his razor's cleaning system. (Truth be told, I didn't even realize that he kept it somewhere that the boys could reach; I rarely use that bathroom. But I'm not about to point fingers at anyone here).

If you look at the cleaning system, it doesn't really appear to be something that one would need to worry about. The cartridge itself looks as though it's pretty secure in there, (it's the blue plastic line thing at the bottom), and unable to be opened by little fingers. However, it turns out that if you tip the device over, all of the liquid pours out (seems like a pretty poor system to me). What Ben must have down was pulled it down from the shelf and either tipped it over on top of himself, or tried to drink from it like a cup. Either way, all of the liquid came pouring out.

Now, I want to make this perfectly clear, in no way, shape, or form, do I hold the product or the company to blame for this. Yes, it seems stupid that this device is not spill-proof, but this was entirely our fault for storing it somewhere Ben can reach.

(Source)

I guarantee you that we will be reevaluating the potential hazards in our house, no matter how innocent and safe they may appear. (I suggest you do the same). Bathroom doors will stay closed, razors will be kept entirely out of reach, and this cleaning system will find a permanent home on the tippy-top shelf, behind padlocked doors, with an alarm system.





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Isoki Bag; Yes, Please!

The October 2010 issue of Parents magazine featured this diaper bag in a mini-article about "awesome imports from Down Under".

It's the Urban Reversible Saddle Tote Bag from Isoki. Hefty price tag aside, (it's nearly $200), I really like this bag. Not only is it pretty stylish, resembling a purse more than a diaper bag, but it has a lot of bonus goodies that come with it. I don't know how well you can tell from the picture, but it comes with a smaller storage "satchel", a changing pad, and an insulated cooler bag.

Other items offered on the site are a small storage wallet, (I wish that I had had one of these!)

 

And a really great looking portable changing mat.

 

Of course it's too late for me to make any splurge purchases for items like these. I'm actually in the process of getting rid of my baby items. But I thought that they were really cool and wanted to share them with anyone who might have the opportunity (and the means!) to get one of these in the future.

Even if your not a parent, or interested in these items, you still HAVE to visit their homepage to take a gander at what I'm assuming is Australia's version of a stripper mom? I'm a little confused by the woman featured with her boobs up to her chin, wearing Daisy Dukes, red stilettos heels, and clinging to a rope pole. Seriously, why?

Upon further investigation, it may be worth noting that this woman is only featured on their US website, marketing bags available to the United States. (Their Australian site shows more sophisticated, and fully-clothed moms and their children). Is this woman the image Australia immediately associates with American mothers? Do they think this is what a typical American mother looks like? Or dresses like? I sure hope not!

Thoughts?



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