To all of our loyal subscribers and readers,
We would like to wish you Happy Holidays and a very Happy New Year. Enjoy this special time of year with family and friends.
See you in the New Year 2010.
Sincerely,
The Success Through Play Team.
Travelpro Walkabout® Lite 3 series
Airlines are tightening their belts and the effect is apparent in nearly every aspect of travel, including baggage. Many national and international airlines have reduced both the quantity and weight of check-in luggage. This now means that you need to re-think about your check-in luggage and consider upgrading to lightweight luggage in order to avoid being charged additional fees.
As we approach the Christmas Travel Season, we would like to introduce you to a premium luggage company, Travelpro – the choice of flight crews and frequent travelers.
Ever since Travelpro invented the very first Rollaboard®, they continue to lead the luggage industry with innovative and value. From Rollaboards® in every size to the most functional totes and duffels, Travelpro maintains steadfast in its mission to satisfy the ever changing needs of the traveling consumer. That’s why Travelpro’s “Pilot Designed, Flight Crew Tested” styles are chosen by over 425,000 airlines professional flight crew members worldwide.
We recommend selecting the largest, sturdiest and most lightweight luggage that you can find (within airline limits). Enter the Walkabout® Lite 3 range from Travelpro, an innovative range of luggage that is perfectly designed for the new check-in baggage restrictions. Wasting precious weight on a heavy piece of luggage doesn’t make any sense. Choosing a lightweight bag will allow you to take full advantage of your luggage and enable you to pack more essential items.
The WalkAbout® Lite 3 luggage is the ultimate in lightweight durability. With its unique Suitfolder and Packing Board system, WalkAbout Lite 3 is loaded with practical benefits for miles of hassle-free traveling.
We received the Walkabout® Lite 3 28″ Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter from Travelpro. This stylish, lightweight bag measures L28″ x W20.5″ x H13″ and weighs in at just 13.1lbs. With many airlines setting a weight restriction of 50 pounds per each check-in bag, travelers can maximize this amount by selecting to a lightweight bag such as Walkabout® Lite 3 28″ Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter which will allow you to pack nearly 37 pounds worth of essentials in your bag, while still keeping within weight limit and avoiding overweight charges.
Looking closely at this bag it is clearly evident that it has been designed by travel professionals with attention to every detail.
EXTERIOR:
The Walkabout® Lite 3 28″ Expandable Rollaboard® Suiter features a full polypropylene (PP) 
honeycomb and dense EVA foam making it lightweight and durable. The 1680D Dobby Nylon is stain resistant to ensure that your luggage remains looking fresh and new. This test bag pictured has logged in several 1000’s of miles around the world and has touched down at many airports, yet still remains looking brand new! The single-hand center locking retractable handle system is smooth and easy to operate and has a TPR grip for comfort and security. The one-button locking trolley handle with comfort grip with two stops at 38” and 43” for users of different heights. Of particular note are the high quality zippers used throughout the bag. They are designed to be extra wide and feature a textured, non slip padding making them easy to grasp and hold, saving you time and making opening and close the bag a pleasure.
On the outside of the bag, you will find one very large zippered compartment which can expand to accommodate an item such as a jacket. A second, smaller compartment is found towards the top. The bag features 2 handles. One of the top and the second on the side which will allow you to remove the bag from the conveyor belt at the airport with great ease, without having to contort your body and risk injury trying to reach for the top handle! A luggage label holder ensures that your details can be accessed by airport personal in the event that the bag goes missing, and can be easily tucked away out of sight for privacy and security. A handy accessory is the “add a bag” strap (included with the bag) which clips to the connector post on the top of the bag. This allows you to attach a “tote” that will hang on the outside of the main bag. The padded zips throughout the bag are ease to grip and make fastening and unfastening the bag very easy.
INTERIOR:
Looking inside the bag from the top you will find a fold the Removable Suitfolder system with 
versatile packing board and deluxe style garment sleeve which will hold shirts or a suit jacket. In the main section of the bag you will find 2 mesh zippered pockets which can store any travel essentials that need to be accessed easily and quickly, saving you time and frustration. We packed a lightweight evening down into one of the mes pockets and were most impressed with how much they hold. Adjustable hold-down straps keep the contents of your bag in place and and unsnap with ease when 
you are ready to unpack. As the name of the bag suggests, the Rollaboard expands for added capacity which will allow to bring home souvenirs and other goodies.
PERFORMANCE
The bag is easy to maneuver and glides smoothly and effortlessly, despite packing in maximum weight allowance for an international flight. The removable high performance wheels with stylish
covers are top quality and can tackle a variety of terrains. While other passengers struggle with unyieldly luggage, the Travelpro Walkabout® Lite 3 series delivers and will make you the envy of all passengers. Our sample bag has been through several international flights and has visited several international destinations and the bag still looks immaculate thanks to the Duraguard coating.
Available in Forest Green or Black and will make the perfect gift for the traveler in your family this Christmas. Find a store near you or purchase online.
For more information and to view the full luggage collection from Travelpro, please visit: www.TravelPro.com
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Audio 630M headset by Plantronics
Using your PC to communicate has become the norm, as Skype and other internet telephony systems have not only taken over home use but also the office. In order to make the most of these outstanding services, one does need a quality headset for optimal sound quality and the fully digital Audio 630M headset from Plantronics is one such headset. Rather than relying on the typically low quality audio of a motherboard or sound card, the Audio 630M puts high quality audio out near the headset itself by used digital audio over the USB bus. This significantly cuts down on the interference and noise associated with a long cable carrying analog signals. USB digital sound quality is so clear you will swear the other person is sitting right next to you, even if they are 1/2 way around the world. A noise canceling microphone is a must for any headset, and the Audio 630M works well at removing a noisy background making you sound even more professional. For comfort, over-the-head designs with soft swivel-mounted ear cushions are great. We really liked the inline fingertip controls for volume and mute, so you are not fumbling with your computers software trying to hit the mute while the kids screaming as they run through your home office. Placing the microphone in the proper position is one of the most important, and often difficult tasks, but the Audio 630M makes it easy with their QuickAdjust boom. Whether you are using Skype to talk to the family or Microsoft Office Communicator for a business conference, the Audio 630M is a great, lightweight headset that will make the sound come alive. For the linux buff, the Audio 630M headset is also supported by favorite versions such as Ubuntu. Find out where to purchase here.
To view the full line of Plantronics products, please visit www.Plantronics.com
Mother of 7 Stephanie Scholz Neurohr Part I
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and hopes to empower women to commit to breastfeeding by highlighting new research that shows babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months are less likely to develop ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, and may be less likely to develop childhood obesity.
We are honored to highlight Stephanie Scholz Neurohr this month, in recognition of her tremendous efforts to promote breastfeeding.
Success Through Play™ is proud to bring you this interview with a multi-talented, inspirational Mother of 7, Stephanie Scholz Neurohr.
Stephanie Scholz Neurohr is a traditional mother of seven who does it all. She is a former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader, author and the founder & CEO of Mother of 7, Inc. – a motherhood company specializing in products for the expectant, new mother, and family. Stephanie is a recognized leader in motherhood development and is known world-wide for her outstanding contributions in educating new and expecting mothers. Neurohr grew up in Lubbock, Texas, where she graduated from high school early, and with honors, to go on to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film at Southern Methodist University. In 1979, Stephanie Scholz Neurohr was one of eleven rookies chosen from over 2,500 women to join the renowned Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders cheerleading squad. She was also elected to represent the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders for three years as a famed “Show Group” member who made hundreds of personal appearances entertaining U.S.O. troops, State Fair fans, and Charity Telethon audiences nationwide.
Neurohr authored Deep in the Heart of Texas: The Real Story of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; St. Martin’s Press.
Stephanie has made many national TV appearances including:
* Larry King Live
* Good Morning America
* CBS This Morning
* NFL Today
* Inside Edition
* Jenny Jones
* Joan Rivers
* Maurey Povich
* Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Part II
* Family Feud
* Bob Hope’s Tribute to Roger Staubach
Among her myriad producing credits, her documentary Autumn’s Story was featured on Discovery Health Network and she recently launched the Mother of 7 global birth and breastfeeding video series.
Neurohr has written, directed, and produced Mother of 7 global birth and breastfeeding videos – Breastfeeding Basics (20 min.), Breastfeeding Intensive (45 min.), Breastfeeding Comprehensive (130 min.), Breastfeeding FAQs: Ask the Experts (45 minutes) and Autumn’s Story (45 min.). All DVDs/VHSs are available worldwide, May 2006, featuring representatives from the U.S. Government, UNICEF, World Health Organization, African-American Breastfeeding Alliance, Pediatricians Dr. William Sears, Dr. Jay Gordon, Dr. Paul Fleiss, La Leche League Founders Marion Tompson and Edwina Froehlich and other leading motherhood world authorities as well as mothers, babies, and families from over 63 countries. These state of the art videos will be distributed internationally through www.Motherof7.com website, retail stores, hospitals, health care professionals and other educational venues.
* Mother of 7 Birth and Breastfeeding Videos featured in Jan. 2007 Pregnancy magazine and Jan. 2007 Pregnancy magazine “Favorite Buyers Guide.”
* World WIT and Business Women’s Network 2006 Diversity and Women’s Leadership Summit and Gala “Entrepreneurial Star Award” honoring the Mother of 7 Videos in Washington, D.C. October 25-26, 2006
* Baby Dallas Article – “The Glory of Breastfeeding”
* Dallas Morning News Article – “Breastfeeding Advocate’s Hail Dallas Mom’s Video Series”
* Maui News Article – “A Mother’s Passion”
* ABC News Now – Live TV Interview followed 20/20
* Channel 11 Kids Corner Live TV Interview
* World Breastfeeding Week 2006 Platinum Sponsor
Autumn’s Story, a 45 min. documentary for Discovery Health Channel, was Neurohr’s highly-acclaimed television show, which she wrote, directed, and produced. Discovery says, “Autumn’s Story continuously receives top ratings – a DHC favorite. ”
Stephanie makes it clear that her family comes first. Stephanie works out of her home, adapting to her childrens’ schedules, to bring creative endeavors to life, which mirror her philosophy, “a child’s well-being begins at home.” Tom Bywaters, an Emmy award winning producer and director, describes Stephanie Neurohr as “a motherhood industry!”
Stephanie is also currently designing a line of maternity/nursing wear, mother/baby baskets, and producing a lullaby album for mother and child. A series of Family Fairytale Animated TV Shows and Books are in development.
See www.breastfeedingdvd.com for more information.
What was the inspiration behind the development of your series of instructional breastfeeding DVD’s?
There are no up-to-date, cutting edge Birth, Baby, and Breastfeeding DVDs currently on the market featuring world experts and experienced moms from all over the globe, so I knew my knowledge as a mother of 7 exclusively breastfed children, author, and filmmaker would be the perfect combination to show and tell every expectant and new mother the way. When you please world authorities, educators, and mothers from various ethnicities, backgrounds, and cultures, you’ve done your homework as a documentary filmmaker. Touching and educating lives all over our planet has been very gratifying. These were the tools I needed to show me the way. I also needed review courses before every baby, or babies! DVDs are the next best resource to someone actually showing you how they are breastfeeding their baby!
Can you offer our international readers 5 breastfeeding tips that you have discovered along the way, that you wish someone had told you in the beginning?
1. Breastfeed Your Baby During the First Hour of Life
If you have a vaginal birth or c-section and both you and the baby are healthy, don’t miss the magical first hour to start breastfeeding. Talk with your health care provider team both before and immediately after delivery to remind them of your desire to breastfeed as soon after birth as possible. The hour goes very quickly. Voice your request and seize this special opportunity.
2. Breastfeed Exclusively and Frequently with Let Down and Proper Technique
Before delivery, learn about proper technique, maximizing your milk supply by breastfeeding every two hours during the day and at least twice during the night, and allowing time for let down during each feed. Breastfeed exclusively for the first six months and continue to breastfeed as long as possible (Benefits of breastfeeding are dose related
– the longer you breastfeed – the greater the benefits!) and mutually desired by both you and your child.
3. Room-In
If possible, deliver at a Baby Friendly Hospital, where you can have your baby with you at all times for “on-demand” feedings to prevent jaundice, engorgement, plugged ducts, and mastitis—all of which can be overcome with continued, frequent breastfeeding. If you develop any of these problems, don’t stop breastfeeding; the solution is to continue nursing and/or pumping.
4. Avoid Sleep Deprivation
Room-in with your baby so you can breastfeed on-demand and sleep when baby sleeps. Night nursing is an ideal way for both mother and baby to get more sleep, because mother stays in constant touch with baby’s needs as they cuddle and nap together, all part of attachment parenting.
5. Let Someone Else Be Super Mom
Cook and freeze meals before delivery. They will come in very handy. Have friends and family cook, clean, and deliver meals to reduce stress. Everyone is anxious to help, so don’t be shy about delegating tasks. Don’t feel you have to entertain anybody either. Excuse yourself when well-wishers stay too long. They go home to a good night’s sleep; you don’t. Dismiss yourself with the baby into a quiet room with white noise (fans are great) or soothing music to drown out all extraneous noise. Silence the phone and let the answering machine do its job. Stay away from anything that will drain your energy and take time away from taking care of yourself and the baby. Let-down takes time to learn and is difficult even for experienced moms who find themselves multi-tasking and feeling tense. The post-partum period is the perfect time to be totally selfish. Everyone will understand, and if they don’t, they’ll get over it.
6. Eat Well and Enjoy Your Body (Bonus!)
Eat nutritional foods as often as you feel the need for extra energy. Small meals several times a day usually help keep your milk supply up and let down possible. If your milk isn’t letting down, take a break, eat a nutritious snack, and drink a tall glass of liquid. Try again to breastfeed an hour later. It usually does the trick. Avoid empty calories like sweets, caffeine, and alcohol, and certain foods like dairy products and spicy foods.
Success Through Play™ Comments:
Thank you Stephanie for sharing these tips with us! To learn more about the DVD collection that Mother of 7 Inc, offers and enter the DVD giveaway, please refer to Part II.
Mother of 7 DVD Collection Part II
Mother of 7, Inc. offers a extension collection of powerful and life changing DVD’s that are truly empowering and we encourage you to visit their website to learn more:
BREASTFEEDING COMPREHENSIVE
2006
ISBN: 0976643073; 9780976643074
Author: Stephanie, Director; Hunt Neurohr MD, Exec. Producer; Miriam Labbok, MD, Expert
BRIEF ANNOTATION:
A vast panel of world breastfeeding authorities present comprehensive, up-to-date health information and expert instruction. Mothers from all over the world share rarely-captured mother-to-mother insights and tips.
DESCRIPTION:
This award-winning DVD takes the audience on an emotional and empowering journey from birth to breastfeeding and beyond—featuring exclusive interviews and instruction from global breastfeeding authorities, including World Health Organization, UNICEF, African-American Breastfeeding Alliance, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, renowned pediatricians, neonatologists, lactation consultants, midwives, breastfeeding educators, authors, and research
scientists.
Experts provide Cutting-Edge Instructional Techniques on How To Breastfeed, Solutions to Common Problems, and In-Depth, Comprehensive Information on topics such as Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother And Baby, Updated Breast Anatomy and Milk Production, Breastfeeding and Returning to Work, Extended Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Preemies, Multiples, and Special Needs Infants, Breastfeeding after Surgery, Nutrition, Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, Challenges in the 21st Century, and Many More Topics. Experienced racially-diverse mothers and fathers from around the globe share essential insights. High-definition footage, easy to navigate chapters, cutting-edge medical animation, and a Grammy-award winning musical underscore take breastfeeding education to its highest level.
Breastfeeding Comprehensive, produced by Mother of 7, Inc., meets the WHO Code.
BREASTFEEDING INTENSIVE
2006
ISBN 0976643022; 9780976643029
Authors: Stephanie Scholz Neurohr, Director, Hunt Neurohr MD, Exec. Producer, Chele Marmet MA IBCLC, expert
BRIEF ANNOTATION
Renowned lactation consultants and pediatricians present cutting-edge health information and expert instruction on how to breastfeed. Mothers from all over the world share rarely-captured mother-to-mother insights and tips.
DESCRIPTION:
In this award-winning series DVD, expert pediatricians, lactation consultants, midwives, and breastfeeding educators present cutting-edge information and instructional techniques that empower the expectant and new mother to breastfeed successfully. Experts extensively cover the Health Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby, Preparation before Delivery, Getting off to the Right Start, Correct Positioning, Proper Latch-on, Suckling Reflex, Let-Down, How the Breast Makes Milk, Colostrum to Mature Milk, Fore Milk and Hind Milk, How often to Breastfeed, Signs Baby’s Getting Enough Milk, Finding Help and Support Groups, and More. Experienced racially-diverse mothers from all over the world share rarely captured mother-to-mother advice, insights, and tips. High-definition footage, easy to navigate chapters, cutting-edge medical animation, and a Grammy-award winning musical underscore take breastfeeding education to its highest level.Breastfeeding Intensive, produced by Mother of 7, Inc., meets the WHO Code. Breastfeeding Intensive is a 45-minute excerpt of Breastfeeding Comprehensive.
BREASTFEEDING BASICS
2006
ISBN: 0976643014; 9780976643012
Stephanie, Hunt, and William Sears MD (Expert)
SHORT ANNOTATION:
Experts present the latest instructional techniques on how to breastfeed. Mothers from all over the world share rarely-captured mother-to-mother insights and tips.
DESCRIPTION:
In this award-winning series DVD, renowned breastfeeding experts and educators present cutting-edge information and instructional techniques that empower the expectant and new mother to breastfeed successfully, covering Getting Off to the Right Start, Proper Positioning and Latch-on, Sucking Reflex, Let-down, and More. Experienced racially-diverse mothers from around the world share rarely-captured mother-to-mother advice, insights, and tips. High-definition footage, easy to navigate chapters, cutting-edge medical animation, and a Grammy-award winning musical underscore take breastfeeding education to its highest level.
Breastfeeding Basics, produced by Mother of 7, Inc., meets the WHO Code. Breastfeeding Basics is a 20-minute excerpt of Breastfeeding Comprehensive
BREASTFEEDING FAQS: ASK THE EXPERTS
2007
Author: Mother of 7, Inc. (Producer), SSN (Director) Hunt Neurohr (Exec. Producer).
ISBN: 0976643057; 9780976643050
SHORT ANNOTATION
A fun, fast-paced, fact-filled interactive group discussion of Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about breastfeeding with experts & educator-mothers. Covers Benefits of Breastfeeding, Strategies for Success, Problems and Solutions, Breastfeeding and Returning to Work, and Legal Rights.
DESCRIPTION:
This award-winning series DVD presents rarely-captured mother-to-mother advice in a fun, fast-paced, and fact-filled interactive group discussion with expert and educator mothers answering Frequently Asked Questions about breastfeeding. Invaluable information on breastfeeding from a variety of expert/experienced mother perspectives is presented, covering everything from the Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Baby, Preparation, Getting Started, Strategies for Success, Problems and Solutions, Breastfeeding and Returning to Work, How to be Your Own Advocate, Legal Rights to Breastfeed in Public, and Much More. Breastfeeding FAQs: Ask the Experts is the perfect complementary video resource to the instructional DVDs in the award-winning Mother of 7 Birth and Breastfeeding Series: Breastfeeding Basics, Breastfeeding Intensive, and Breastfeeding Comprehensive.
Breastfeeding FAQs: Ask the Experts, produced by Mother of 7, Inc., meets the WHO Code.
AUTUMN’S STORY
2002
ISBN: 0976643006; 9780976643005
SHORT ANNOTATION
Highly acclaimed Discover Health Channel film documents a mother and baby’s struggle to survive in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Includes coverage of post-traumatic stress, postpartum depression, the healing power of breastfeeding, and more.
DESCRIPTION:
Autumn’s Story: A Struggle for Life… A Story of Love … This Highly acclaimed Discovery Health Channel Documentary has powerfully changed NICU policies all over the world. Both gripping and inspirational, this real time film documents a baby’s and mother’s struggle for survival in the NICU. Ultimately, medical expertise, breastfeeding and prayer carry both mother and baby through the trauma, intact, but not without deep scars that will last a lifetime. Post-partum depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, the critical need for mother’s milk, medical teamwork, and NICU challenges are thoroughly covered in this Discovery Health Channel favorite. Autumn’s Story is a compelling and heart-rending film about Neurohr’s seventh baby, Autumn, who lost her twin in-utero and entered the world with life threatening birth defects, tracheo-esophageal fistula and esophageal atresia. Autumn’s trachea and esophagus were abnormally formed and joined together. Less than one day old, Autumn underwent surgery to correct her esophagus and trachea, but a paralyzed left vocal cord further complicated her condition and jeopardized her life.
Stephanie documented the pregnancy, birth, NICU experience, and first two years of Autumn’s fragile life in notes, photographs, and video footage. Autumn’s Story aired again on Mother’s Day, 2003, primetime. Autumn, now seven, is healthy, happy, and thriving. Please see www.autumnsstory.com for more information.
PURCHASING DETAILS:
The DVD’s can be viewed on international DVD players and are available to be shipped worldwide.
Visit: www.breastfeedingdvd.com to purchase.
Success Through Play™ Comments:
We thank Mother of 7, Inc. for sending us 5 DVD’s for this feature and praise the unbeatable, professional and timely customer service that we have received. Mother of 7, Inc produces an extensive collection of DVD’s which are of superb quality and will serve as essential reference guides which you will refer to time and time again. It comes as no surprise to learn that the Mother of 7 DVD Collection is award winning! The DVD’s are of exceptionally high quality and are truly enjoyable and exciting to watch.
While there are many helpful Breastfeeding books on the international market, learning through watching a DVD is far easier and can be down in less time! The key to successful breastfeeding lies in being taught the correct techniques so that you can reduce the chances of problems developing. In this series of DVD’s you will develop insight into what these techniques are and be able to follow along with the instructions provided.
We showed the breastfeeding collection of DVD’s to a panel of moms, with experiences of breastfeeding ranging from a first time pregnant moms to be, all the way through to experienced breastfeeding moms. An experienced mom commented “I thought that I knew everything that there was to know breastfeeding, but boy was I wrong. These DVD’s are nothing short of exceptional”.
Breastfeeding Comprehensive:
If you are unable to attend a breastfeeding workshop, order this comprehensive DVD which teach you EVERYTHING that you need to know about breastfeeding in the comfort of your own home. You will be amazed at how much you have learned by the end of the DVD. The advantage of buying this one of a kind comprehensive DVD, is that you will have a outstanding resource guide which you can and will refer to throughout your breastfeeding journey. You will be able to access expert advice and instruction at the touch of a button and have an excellent visual aid to guide you! Highlights include learning how to successfully nurse singles, twins, preemies and even special needs infants. You will learn how to effectively use a breast pump, how to return to work and continue to breastfeeding. The topic of nursing an adopted baby is addressed, nursing after breast surgery and even how to practice extended breastfeeding. Many, many more topics are addressed. An outstanding buy!
Breastfeeding Intensive:
Experts will guide you and teach you essential breastfeeding skills which will ensure that you are taught the correct techniques and given the correct instruction to breastfeed your baby. You will learn vital information that will help you understand the science behind breastfeeding and equip you with skills that will help you to breastfeed successfully. Dr Sears and Jay Gordan, well known and deeply respected pediatricians, plus many other renowned health professionals and educators make an appearance and offers expert insights and advice about breastfeeding that you will only learn here! We really appreciated seeing a first time mom who had just given birth and was receiving actual instruction from a lactation consultant being featured. This DVD features families that represent 7 continents and is culturally sound. Breastfeeding Intensive, is a 45-minute excerpt of Breastfeeding Comprehensive.
Breastfeeding Basics:
This 20 min DVD will teach you the correct breastfeeding techniques that you need to learn to get started. Lactation consultants and experienced moms will reveal tips which will help you get breastfeeding off to a great start. Familiar pediatricians including Dr Sears and Dr Jay Gordan make an appearance. 20-minute excerpt of Breastfeeding Comprehensive
Breastfeeding FAQ’s:
This DVD features a variety of breastfeeding experts including Dr Maria Blois, who we recently interviewed, who share their expertise and answer common questions about breastfeeding. Many common questions are addressed including: How to avoid breastfeeding problems, is my baby getting enough milk, how often does baby need to eat and many many more questions! The DVD is informative, positive, encouraging and will motivate you to contine to breastfeeding and offer you tips and tools to overcome many common issues. This DVD is a p perfect compliment to the instructional breastfeeding DVD’s listed above.
Overall, an outstanding collection of DVD’s which will empower you and provide you with the tools necessary to breastfeed your baby with success. It is clear that Mother of 7, Inc has gone to great lengths to produce this series and have spared no expensive with the professional quality 3D animation, music and top notch visuals and audio. We have not seen a series of breastfeeding DVD’s that comes close to matching the quality of the Mother of 7 Inc, DVD’s.
Autumn’s Story
Autumn’s story is a “must see” documentary that will surely change your life and deepen your understanding of the human spirit. Stephanie must be commended for sharing her personal account of delivering a special needs baby and her commitment to breastfeeding Autumn is nothing short of extraordinary. Her conviction, courage and bravery is a true inspiration.
To learn more please visit www.breastfeedingdvd.com
Boob Design Giveaway for Breastfeeding Awareness Month 2009
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month is organized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and hopes to empower women to commit to breastfeeding by highlighting new research that shows babies who are exclusively breastfed for six months are less likely to develop ear infections, diarrhea and respiratory illnesses, and may be less likely to develop childhood obesity.
In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Boob Design a Swedish designer of nursing and maternity apparel, has sponsored our reader giveaway. We have 3 terrific prizes up for grabs.
PRIZE A
Strap Dress – Green – Size M
Drawstring Top Green – Size M
B Warmer – Gray – Size M
Bl leggings – Size L
PRIZE B
Strap dress – Orange – Size M
Drawstring Top (see above) – Gray – Size M
Leggings – Purple, M and L
PRIZE C
Hidden function summer dress – Black – Size M
hidden function top – Blue – Size M
Leggings – Black – Size M
To enter please send an email to info[AT]SuccessThroughPlay[DOT]com with “Boob Design” in the subject line. Please include your name, email, mailing address and whether you would like to win Prize A, B or C. Please enter by midnight August 27, 2009, PST. We do not tolerate SPAM and all information will be kept confidential and won’t be sold. Three winners will be chosen at random.
Boob Design offers innovative and stylish nursing apparel that will allow moms to breastfeed discreetly, no matter where they are. To learn more, please visit:
www.BoobDesign.com
Giveaway pure t – eco-friendly maternity apparel born in the USA
Pure t was founded by Jenn and Ian a dynamic duo who are based in NYC. They were inspired to start designing maternity apparel when their newly pregnant friends complained to them about the lack of “fun and fresh” maternity apparel on the market. Pure t specializes in luxurious for comfort and form with a focus on meaningful graphics.
Eco-minded
Pure t practices what is preaches and all their apparel are made ethically in the USA. Their tees are knit with eco-friendly materials including modal and organic cotton. Taking it a step further, pure t uses vegetable water soluble dyes and screen printing all which are certified eco-friendly. For that special touch, all pure t apparel proudly display the brand’s signature trademark a beautiful lotus bloom which signifies prosperity, feminine beauty and birth in ancient traditions.
Tees which grow with you
pure t tees are created with an extra soft eco-friendly combination of natural fibers. They feel magnificent against your skin. Pure t tees “grow” with you! Tees have “memory” and after washing will return to original shape. The well made tees gently caresses your bump leaving you with a flattering silhouette, no matter where in your pregnancy you are. In addition, the tees will fit you post pregnancy thus offering extra value. The tees are cut longer length for additional bump coverage. The high quality tees will really impress you and they are well worth the cost.
Meaningful words and graphics
Pure T apparel proudly displays thought provoking and poignant words and graphics while avoiding the cliches.
Our favorite:
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”
The Pure t Summer 2009 line is vibrant and hip and features several new styles which are earth-friendly:
heart bump tie dye & kaleidoscope (right)
Organic Cotton with water based dyes
glow & love life M. Ghandi quote (left)
Luxurious Supima cotton modal with an incredible earth friendly graphic and dye process- which is completely certified eco-friendly.
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Organic coffee-brown short sleeve maternity tee (right) This gorgeous tee is perfect for summer and is so comfortable to wear and flatters the bump beautifully. The Inspirational tree graphic and powerful words are printed with eco-friendly vegetable dyes.
Organic apple-green short sleeve baby tee (left) Pure t has not forgotten about your baby with their inspirational tree graphic printed with eco-friendly vegetable dyes. This adorable tee will look terrific on your baby and is sure to attract many compliments. Baby will love the super soft organic cotton fabric!
Pure t will plant one tree with the American Forests Global Releaf Program for each of the tees above that are purchased. We commend Pure t for taking a proactive approach to building our forests. Bravo!
All pure t apparel are made proudly and ethically in the USA. Purchase pure t apparel here
Giveaway
Courtesy of pure t, we have 3 gorgeous maternity tees up for grabs.
Prize A
Pretty Raglan Tee – Black Size Large
This gorgeous top is lightweight, sexy and can be dressed up with a great pair of jeans for a night on the town. The flutter sleeves are flattering and the key hole design on the back adds a feminine touch.
Prize B
Short sleeve ruched shoulder tee Army, Size Large
When the temperature soars, reach for this stylish summer tee to keep you cool. The fabric is ultra soft and you will feel as if you are wearing nothing at all! The puff sleeve is stylish and this tee will work with a skirt, a pair of shorts, cargos and jeans.
Prize C
Short sleeve ruched shoulder tee Brick Red, Size Large
Bring some color into your summer wardrobe with this beautiful Brick Red Tee. This tee will grow with you and is super flattering on. You will want to stock up.
To enter please send an email to info[AT]SuccessThroughPlay[DOT]com with “pure t summer Giveaway” in the subject line. Please include your name, email, mailing address and whether you would like to win Prize A, B or C. Please enter by midnight August 10, 2009, PST. We do not tolerate SPAM and all information will be kept confidential and won’t be sold.
Magellan’s Summer Travel Special
Magellan’s was founded by two travel professionals to provide a single source of unique and useful travel products, supported by well trained travel gear specialists, and backed by a complete 100% guarantee of satisfaction. While working for Pan Am Airways, John and Gloria McManus traveled extensively around the world and were frustrated by the inadequate supply of travel products available to consumers. In 1989 they created Magellan’s catalog, starting with a 32 page black and white catalog of hard-to-find travel products. John’s no-nonsense, detailed descriptions of each item made it clear how each addressed a travel problem, from overseas electrical adaptors to third world health and hygiene. Their mission is to make your travel more comfortable, safe, and rewarding. The Magellans website is well designed and packed with terrific travel articles.
Here are our top picks for the Summer Travel Season from Magellans. Be sure to enter the reader giveaway!
Arm Pocket (Giveaway item)
Now here is something not only unique but really useful, on holiday or even while you are out for a jog. The Arm Pocket from Magellans lets you keep your money, even your room key, in a place even the best pick-pocket might not think of; up your sleeve. The stretchy, sturdy material is very comfortable and the two pockets are great for storing large and small bills separately, an ID card, ATM card , keeping your room key and more. Travel aside, the arm wallet is useful on short errands when you need to stash some small notes for a bottle of water and your house key while on a short walk and your key when out and about.
The TourSafe™ Large Security Handbag
from from Magellans is a stylish, lightweight and well designed handbag measuring 16½ x 9½ x 3¾”. The bag boasts anti-theft technology, and is slashproof, snatchproof and tamperproof. The adjustable shoulder strap is very comfortable and you can securely sling the bag over your body messenger style for extra security. The inside of the bag (we received the taupe color) is lightly colored so there is no black hold effect. The interior of the bag is very well designed, with compartments for storing your cell phone, wallet and even slots for stashing your credit cards and pens. A large zippered padded pocket on the rear will keep precious items well protected. This bag will look terrific with any outfit!
The TourSafe™ Security Wallet is the perfect compliment to the TourSafe™ Bag.
It measures 7¾ x 4¼ x ¾”; and comes complete with a 17″ long chain which attaches to your TourSafe™ Bag for complete protection. Now you will no longer fear having to whip out your wallet in a crowded area. The wallet is very spacious inside, expanding to accommodate notes, coins, credit cards and even your passport.
Special offer: Save 50%
Buy the large Toursafe Handbag or Backpack/Sling and you can purchase the matching Toursafe Security wallet for half price. Great deal!
The versatile Daily Bag measures 8″ x 7″ x 3″ and can be worn across your body, over your shoulder or as a waist pack. It boasts high quality hardware for security and a rugged stain and water resistant nylon fabric to ensure that it remains looking clean and fresh throughout your travels. The spacious interior is lightly colored (we received this item in nutmeg) and will hold snacks, a lightweight foldable hat, camera and other essentials. There are several zippered compartments, some hidden, to keep your passport, map, and even your compact GPS safely stored. We love the front flap with quick access magnetic closure for storing a cell phone or other essential item.
Kleen Kanteen bottle (Giveaway item)
Replace your toxic plastic water bottle with a re-usable, non-toxic stainless steel bottle. Kleen Kanteen is the stylish eco-friendly replacement to plastic bottles and is made from food grade 18/8 stainless steel. Weighing in at only 7oz, the lightweight bottle holds 27 ounces is available in 5 solid colors, to brighten up your day. The polyprop cap has a loop for attaching to a backpack. The bottle is ergonomic and easy to grip.The benefits of switching to a Kleen Kanteen stainless steel bottle are endless. Stainless steel is a safe eco-alternative to #1 plastic and you won’t be exposing your body to unwanted chemicals and compounds in the plastic. In addition, you won’t have to waste hard earned money buying bottled water which ends up clogging up our landfill.
Combination Converter and Adaptor Plugs (Giveaway)
When traveling overseas, you want to bring just one power converter, but the requirements for energy and performance vary depending on the appliance being used. A Hair Dryer (up to 2000 watts) typically needs a very different kind of power converter (a solid state converter) than a cell phone charger (under 50 watts) which works by using a transformer. This converter is unique, it can do it all because of its built in auto switching ability. Four commonly used adaptor plugs are provided.
The Dual Voltage Steamer with adaptor plugs is a must for traveling, on business or vacation. Everyone wants to have neat and presentable clothes when they arrive but bringing your home iron is just not possible; its just too big and bulky and it does not work well on international power. Using the hotels iron and ironing board is not only inconvenient due to the lack of space to setup the ironing board but how many times have you ruined a nice new white shirt by scorching it with a cheap iron or getting some unknown sticky substance seared into your nice new blouse? The Dual Voltage Steamer takes care of it all, just hang up your clothes on a hanger, fill with water, plug it in and steam out those wrinkles the way professional laundry services do. You will be looking great in no time with much less effort. Four commonly used adaptor plugs are provided.
Travel Smart All-in-One Adapter:
Finally one device to connect nearly any international outlet to any other plug! Instead of having a bag full of mechanical conversion plugs for your globetrotting, bring the All-in-One Adapter along. Select the right setting, slide open the right pins for the outlet in your current hotel room, and plug in your universal notebook power supply, cell phone charge, and much more. Even bring home universal power foreign products and use them back in the States. While it does not convert the voltage, it certainly solves a great many problems in finding the right mechanical converter you will need and you wont have to go looking for that single plug converter you had on your last trip.
GIVEAWAY
Courtesy of Magellans, one lucky reader will win the following prize:
*The Arm Pocket (Tan)
*Kleen Kanteen bottle (Blue)
*Combination Converter and Adaptor Plugs
Contest is now closed.
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Logitech WebCam® Pro 9000 – The only webcam that you will ever need
Is dad away on a business trip but still wants to read bedtime stories to the kids? Do the grandparents long to see their grandchildren on a regular basis but live across the country or overseas? Well today these desires have become commonplace and the webcam has become as indispensable as the hairdryer.
Unfortunately the reality of most webcams is that you can’t even recognize anyone! This is definitely not the case with the 
and more, Logitech has combined outstanding optics with a high resolution image sensor. So why are these important? The cheap webcams, even those built into a laptop, are typically plastic which yellow overtime, but more importantly are small in diameter, causing the lens to create significant distortion. Do your kids look like they are living in a fish tank when you see them on the webcam? Then you know what we mean. The Logitech 
(that funny rainbow effect you see around the edges of white objects). The high 2 megapixel image sensors resolution is great for more than just Skype. With up to 1600 x 1200 pixels, the optics are good enough that we have used them as a quick replacement for a scanner when in a crunch and the images came out acceptably well for faxing signed letters and more. One perfect application for the
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