You all know I love to share fun new things with you when I find them.
This new summer-drink is no exception!
We (and by we, I mean my husband and friends, because being 7 months pregnant I am obviously not drinking these days!) recently discovered Michelob ULTRA Light Cider, a brand new different & fun summery drink.
I was bummed that I couldn’t have any, but my husband did a great job of describing it to me:
“It’s a fresh, crisp, very light & sweet summery drink. Almost like having a nice cold lemon-lime soda, but with a kick and a sweet hint of apple behind it. Very refreshing and very easy to drink, it makes you feel like you should be laying in the sun by the pool!”
Sounds pretty good to me! I am looking forward to trying it myself later this summer… hopefully over a glass of crushed ice, while I’m laying by the pool!
Michelob ULTRA Light Cider is a much lighter version of a traditional hard cider. 1/3 fewer calories*, much less heavy, sweet and just overall more refreshing. It would be a great substitute for your usual white wine or champagne!
And another fun little tidbit that makes me smile… It is naturally sweetened, made from hand-picked apples, and it also happens to be Gluten Free!
Want to know more? Check out Michelob’s website (Sponsor’s Site) or the Michelob ULTRA Light Cider page on Blogher.com!
*Michelob ULTRA Light Cider has 1/3 less calories than an average of the leading regular hard ciders, 120 cal./serving in light hard cider vs. 180 cal./serving in an average of the leading hard ciders!
**Dislaimer: This is a paid review for BlogHer and Michelob. I was given this product free to review. My opinions are my own (and my friends and family’s!) and only what I would say to you if you were sitting with me at my kitchen table!
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postpartum belly binding
Yep, you heard right. I am going to talk to you about postpartum belly binding! (If you are not pregnant, not going to be pregnant, or don’t know anyone who is or may be pregnant someday, please feel free to ignore this post and scroll down for some yummy recipes!)
Right now, I am pregnant with my 3rd child. I used postpartum belly binding in the form of a Belly Bandit after both of my last pregnancies and will be happily doing so again after this baby gets here.
After baby #1, I had the Belly Bandit on by the 2nd day I was home (after all the water-weight was gone from my IV-fluids). After baby #2, I had the Belly Bandit on within minutes of getting out of the tub where he was born!
One thing I can tell you for sure… these things feel amazing.
Besides the claims that they bring back your shape faster (which they do, by the way… as long as you use them exactly how they are intended!), they are incredibly supportive and comfortable when your back and ab muscles are so sore and weak after a long pregnancy!
New moms in countries all around the world have been using belly binding postpartum as a cultural norm for centuries… I think they’re pretty smart and I’m glad I found this little treasure before I had my first child!
In case you’re wondering, because I know you are, yes, belly binding will help you tremendously even if this is not your first pregnancy. Any time you have given birth is a great time to support and tone your back and stomach muscles and bring your core back together quicker and easier!
Have you tried, or thought about trying, Postpartum Belly Binding? Do you have any specific questions for me?
I’m very passionate about this topic, and I’d love to chat with you more about it!
*Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I love Belly Bandit, found them on my own, have used them twice, soon to be 3 times and wanted to share how much I’ve learned with you!
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milk saver…
Have you ever been frustrated by all the ‘leakage’ that goes on from the unused side while you are nursing? I know I have. It always seems like such a waste… not to mention a mess!
Did you know that most moms leak around 2-4 ounces during a nursing session? That’s a lot of valuable milk being wasted!
Well, there is a solution: The Milkies Milk Saver!
This is one of my new favorite Mama Must Haves!
I had been intrigued by these since I had my first son almost 2 years ago, but never got around to trying one. I finally bought one recently, and I am so excited about it!
You just slip the Milk Saver into your bra or nursing tank on the side you are not using and it collects the milk that would otherwise soak your shirt or nursing pad. It’s very discreet and almost* too comfortable!!
* I say almost because, a few times now, when I use this in the early morning while I’m still sleepy I have been known to spill all the milk out on the floor or bed as I am leaning over to set the baby back down! :o) Not really a problem, just something to remember… and perhaps laugh about when you do the same thing once or twice!
Anyways, I just wanted to share this fabulous little find with you, because I wish I had known how great this is 2 years ago!
