Along Came a Spider {Product Review}

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Before I had kids I was a little nicer to bugs. However, when my babies were born, as soon as I spied a creepy crawly in the house I would go into protector mode and that bug had no chance. I was especially fearful of a spider going near my little people, but I also freaked out about flies fearing that they may end up in my child's mouth and choke them.

I was just protecting my kids

A squish or a splat is generally a very effective method of removing a nasty creepy crawly but it is better (in my opinion) to make sure that they are not there in the first place. A few of my friends have had their houses sprayed by pest control people but that is not something that fits into our budget so I mostly resort to sprays to prevent bugs coming near my kiddies.

Recently, Mortein sent me a couple of their products to try out. At the moment we don't have lots of bugs in the house (apart from a few spiders who are taking advantage of our central heating), but in summer we have a seriously bad fly problem. It doesn't help that the kids leave the door wide open despite me yelling at them to close it.

I really like the Mortein pest control products I trialed. I especially love the NaturGuard fly and mosquito killer. It isn't like those scary sprays that feel like you are going to poison your family as well as kill the bug. Not only is it odourless, but it is also made out of 90% natural ingredients.  This product is also a mosquito killer which is perfect for our family as I am considered a delicacy in mozzie circles. I think I will also be checking out any mosquito repellent products available.I think when summer comes along these products will be a must have to keep those creepy crawlies away from my little people and from me. 


When it comes to bugs are you a sprayer or a squasher?

Truzee Baby Milestone Cards {Product Review}

These Baby Milestone Cards are too cute not to share with you. If you are looking for a different, but lovely idea for a baby shower these are the way to go. Instead of the traditional baby book milestones, these cards mark the moments most don't.

They are available in pink or blue.

Printed on recycled paper, this set of 12 illustrated milestone cards let you record special moments in the early years of your child life.

I was sent a set and even though Ali is 16 months old there are still many of these milestones which she is yet to achieve (some I am thankful she hasn't achieved -see the picture below). It is a gift that you could even buy for a first birthday and is also great for a third child whose mother has neglected their baby books a little (that might just be me).

check out some of the great milestones you can record

These  milestone cards are available from Green Envy Living for $24.95. While you are there check out all the other lovely products for sale.

These was not a paid review, however I was gifted a set of Milestone cards for the purpose of the review.