Erica’s Fav Things: Diaper Bag Must-Haves for Moms

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As a Mom, you have to be prepared for anything!  You always make sure you have whatever your kids need, but don’t forget what you need too!

These are my diaper bag must-haves that I never leave home without:

First, the bag itself is super important.  It’s got to have lots of pockets to keep everything organized, and be a great quality to handle the everyday wear and tear.  My fav bag is the Storksak Emily.

I love that the outside pockets on both sides of the bag are insulated, so it can keep a bottle cold for 3-4 hours!  Everything is easily accessible, and it’s made with nylon so you can just wipe it clean.  Plus, it’s stylish and could totally double as your purse (mine does!).

If you’re like me, your wallet probably bounces around between purses a lot.  I love my HOBO wallet because it lets you keep your ID separate, so it’s easy to get to when you need it!

I never leave home without my iPhone – I love that I always have a camera & video camera with me so I never miss a moment with my active kids!

I actually have the older model, but I'm ready to upgrade!

Degree 24hr motionSENSE deodorant.  Sound strange?  Maybe…but a girl’s gotta stay fresh at all times!  Especially in my line of work, when I run out the door at 5:45am & realize later that I forgot to put deodorant on!  So I always keep one in my bag.

 

Once you go polarized, you never go back.  I love my Ray Ban polarized sunglasses!

Last thing, my fav baby wrap from Moby.  There are so many ways you can wrap it, here’s one called the “hug” hold.
 

 
These are my faves, what are yours?

Behind the Scenes: Prenatal Fitness Videos

Prenatal Fitness Videos Now Available!

Here’s a quick look at some behind the scenes photos, enjoy :-)

 

~E

Freebie Friday: Lori Liz Giveaway

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On the hunt for kid gear? Lori Liz is the place to shop! Find shirts that have modern appliques in bold, fun patterns. Boys dig the the sharks and gecko motifs, and girls adore the butterfly and heart designs.


Why you will love Lori Liz products
  • Stylish, practical kidswear
  • Quality goods that are Made in the USA
  • Simple, sophisticated, & stylish (like you!)
  • Shipping is always free to U.S. addresses

Lori Liz is giving away (pictured the below) a 3-6 month onesie & 2 burp cloths ~ Super Cute!

Lori Liz is a great spot to shop for a special baby shower or birthday gift…many baby styles come with coordinating pants or burp cloths. Bonus: each piece comes in a beautiful silk organza bag. Your search ends here. Plus ….

Enter FRNDSFAM30 to get 30% off your order from Lori Liz  :-)

To enter  to win the Lori Liz onsie & 2 burp cloths:
1) Subscribe to Knocked-UpFitness.com
2) “Like” Lori Liz on Facebook
3) “Like” Knocked-Up Fitness on Facebook
4) Are you entering to win for yourself? or as a gift?

Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. Winner will be announced next Friday on the Knocked-UpFitness FB page
~E

Freebie Friday: Granola Babies Giveaway

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I love Granola Babies, “Everything for your Natural Baby”   located in Costa Mesa, CA. If you live nearby it’s the perfect place to shop for natural baby products! They also offer lots of events, workshops, and playgroups (most of which are Free!). If you don’t live nearby, no worries, check them out online to order your natural baby products.

Granola Babies is there to help you choose the right products for you. You can even try out or rent the baby slings to decide which is the right one for you and your little one, how awesome is that!

You can rent cloth diapers too!
The Little Granola Newborn Rental Package

Granola babies has an amazing selection of cloth diapers, reusable snack baggies (love those, I have one myself), baby essentials, including natural bath & body products for baby, toys (no toxic materials in these!), clothing, shoes, and even products for mom!

Look at these cute little glass containers ~ great for storing baby food.
Wean Cubes Glass Baby Food Containers

Granola Babies is giving away a $15 gift card!

If you live close by you can use it at there local Granola Babies store, and if you don’t you get to order something wonderfully natural online :-)

To enter to win:

1) Subscribe via email to Knocked-UpFitness (if you aren’t already)

2) Follow Knocked-Up Fitness & Granola Babies on twitter

3)”Like” Knocked-Up Fitness & Nuture Baby Naturally on Facebook

4) Tell your friends about Knocked-Up Fitness & Granola Babies ~ Be sure to let us know you did!

5) Leave a separate comment for each! The more comments you leave increases your chances of winning :-)

I’ll announce the winner next Friday on the Knocked-Up Fitness Facebook page

~E

Freebie Friday | Pre/Postnal Fitness Session Giveaway

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I’m offering you the chance to win a  Free One-On-One Personal Training or Pilates session with me in Newport Beach! This is for all you OC momma’s, or if you plan to travel out here soon  ;-)

Read what Jen, OC Blogger Momma, has to say about her experience training with me as well as my New Years Special I’m offering to new clients! (thank you Jen for your kind words)

To Enter for a Chance to win a Free Session with me:

  1. You must either be trying to become pregnant, currently pregnant or have been in the last couple years.
  2. Subscribe to Knocked-Up Fitness via Email
  3. “Like” Knocked-Up Fitness on Facebook
  4. Lastly, tell me WHY you want to workout with me

Look forward to hearing from you OC mommas :-) Email me directly if you want to sign up for my New Years training special & to sign up for my January 15th Pilates Fundraiser class: Erica@CoreAthletica.com

~E


Ella’s Kitchen Giveaway | Freebie Friday

I love Ella’s Kitchenorganic baby food pouches. What do I love most about them..

They contain nothing, absolutely nothing, but pureed organic fruits and vegetables“. How awesome is that!

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My 21 month old son loves them too (his fav is the purple one)! He devours them & goes for more. Yes I know he’s not a baby anymore but if he will eat fruits & veggies pureed in a pouch then I am sold & will buy more!  Who said kids have to eat their broccoli in broccoli form? Not me!

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I’m giving away 4 free coupons for  Ellas’ Kitchen Baby Food Pouches!

You must check out their site, I love the dancing food pouches :)

Find a location near you

To Enter:

  1. Subscribe via Email
  2. Follow Knocked-Up Fitness  on Twitter
  3. Like Knocked-Up Fitness on Facebook
  4. Follow @EllasKitchen on Twitter
  5. Like Ellas Kitchen on Facebook
  6. Tell me why you want Ella’s Kitchen Organic Food Pouches for your little one or soon to be little one :)
  7. Have your little one(s) tried them? Please do share their favorite

I’ll post the winner Wednesday on Knocked-UpFitness Facebook page

An apple a day keeps the doctor away (or at least it helps)

~E

Natural Vitality Giveaway | Freebie Friday

I hope you got a chance to read Constipation & Pregnancy part 1, if not you really should & you’ll totally understand why I’m excited to be giving away not only 1 but 2 8 oz. bottles of Peter Gillham’s Natural Vitality Natural Calm! Which means 2 of you have a chance to win a bottle of Natural Calm :)

Natural Calm  is an anti-stress drink made of magnesium citrate, organic flavorings, & organic stevia, simple enough. Magnesium has a natural effect to help calm your body & also soften your stool.You never need to use a laxative again! I have had great success taking natural calm during my second pregnancy ( I didn’t know about it during my 1st, wish I had though). I didn’t take it every night but I did take it regularly, especially during my 3rd trimester as weight of my baby was causing a little “back-up”. It also helped me sleep when I was becoming restless some nights due to my ever growing belly. As always if you are pregnant or nursing be sure to check with your Doc first.

“Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves function properly; it keeps your heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and also assists in keeping your bones strong. This essential mineral helps regulate blood sugar levels, promotes normal blood pressure and is required for producing and storing energy. It’s easy to see why many researchers say that no single dietary factor is as critical as magnesium” – Natural Calm

I’m giving away a bottle of the Organic Sweet Lemon & a bottle of the Organic Orange. Also available is Organic Raspberry-Lemon & their Original Organic Flavor. All come in 8 oz & 16 oz bottles, the Original & Raspberry-Lemon flavors are available in single serving packs, great for travel!

Natural Calm

Natural Calm comes in a powder form that you dissolve in warm water. I recommend taking in the evening before bed since it has a calming effect. You will want to start off taking the recommended lower dose (1/2 teaspoon) to see how your body handles it then slowly increase your dose, don’t overdue it you know where that will lead you too….

Natural Vitality has many other great products:

To enter:

  1. Let me know you want  Natural Calm
  2. Subscribe by email to Knocked-Up Fitness
  3. Like Knocked-Up Fitness on FB
  4. Follow Knocked-Up Fitness on Twitter
  5. If you’ve used Natural Calm please share how it has helped you
  6. The more times you comment the more likely you will win :)

I’ll post the winner Tuesday on the Knocked-Up Fitness FB Page, so hurry & leave your comments :)

~E

Fitbook Pink Giveaway | Freebie Friday

Announcing… my first Freebie Friday Giveaway:

A Fitbook Pink!

“the mission of fitlosophy is to inspire people to live a healthy, active lifestyle by motivating and supporting them with innovative products, to redefine how people integrate fitness into their lifestyle, and to change the shape of america – literally.”

Pretty awesome huh?! I love what Fitlosophy’s Fitbooks are doing for people. Whenever someone comes to me for help with their diet, the first thing I always tell them is to “write it down”. If you can look at what you have “really” eaten its easier to determine where you need to make changes. So now that we have Fitbook you have no more excuses. You know who you are & I know you are dying to have one right now!

Here’s what Fitbook has to offer

  • 12 weeks worth of planning, goal setting, inspiration, &  motivation
  • Keep track of your starting measurements, body fat, weight, etc
  • 12 week & weekly goal setting
  • Helps you set weekly motivational goals: REWARDS
  • Easily customized to meet your needs
  • Daily Workout & Food Log
  • Weekly Wrap Up: Go over what you accomplished :)
  • Fitbook is full of awesome tips!

An added bonus: $4 from each sale of  Fitbook Pink goes to support breast cancer research.

So I know you all want one & here’s your chance to win a, possible life changing, Fitbook Pink!

To enter: Leave a comment on why you want a fit book & Subscribe to receive emails (if you aren’t already)

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If you didn’t yet read Pregnant & Eating for 2, take a moment to  & you will realize even more why I love Fitbooks! They are a great tool to help you stay on track before, during & after your pregnancy(s).

Tip: Use your Fitbook after baby to help you keep track of baby’s feedings, diapers, sleep, etc. along with your own nutrition intake & exercise. What a great way to help you get back into shape, eat healthy, & keep track of all your baby’s needs :)

So what are you waiting for… I’ll announce the winner next Thursday, so you better let me know why you want a Fitbook. Best answer wins :)

~E