Heather of Theta Mom has become an amazing online friend!  She is clear across the country from me, but I feel like she is my next door neighbor.  Her blog is awesome!  Great products and great insite into being a mom in today’s busy life, but also being very real in her day to day moments with her cute kids!

“We are Theta Moms, The True, Authentic Moms. [The-T-A] We are authentic because we live authentic lives. Life isn’t perfect and neither are our kids.” Heather, Theta Mom

Definitely visit Theta Mom over at her blog!

Meet Heather

To get to know Heather better, here are a few of her Favorites:

Always in My Purse: Blistex Daily Conditioning Treatment for lips

Favorite Trader Joes Item: No Pudge! Fudge Brownie Mix

Favorite Magazine: InStyle

Favorite Song: “Into the Mystic” Van Morrison

Makeup Essential: Orglamix mineral eye-shadow

My Favorite Travel Items for the Busy Theta Mom

When I was asked by Shanna to guest post, I was so excited! It’s a wonderful opportunity for me to share some of my favorite things that have helped me immensely as a Theta Mom and I absolutely adore her blog. Although there are many products I would recommend, there are three that really stand out especially when traveling with my kids. So, here are the three products that are my absolute must-haves:

1. The Snack Trap

Before I was introduced to this product from a friend, I was the mom in the store picking up the trail of goldfish my son would leave behind. The worst part was when the million of crumbs from his snack fell out of the plastic bag he was holding. It was always a clean-up nightmare in the middle of the store. Meet The Snack Trap:

Perfect little fingers are able to gently reach into the top of the cup to pull out just the right amount snack. No spills! No crumbs! No mess! And my son loves it. This product will sustain many drops to the floor without crumbs falling out. Especially when I take my kids out shopping, I never leave my house without The Snack Trap. It keeps my kids occupied and I don’t have to worry about picking up a mess because nothing is left behind.

2. The Superyard XT

I can’t tell you how much of a life-saver this product has been over the years for both my husband and I. We used it with our son and we are currently using it with our 16 month-old daughter. Meet The Superyard XT:

Whenever I need 20 minutes of “free hands,” I place my daughter in The Superyard with some of her toys. She is able to walk around and she has her toys to keep her occupied. By having my daughter play within The Superyard, it buys me time to clean up, wash the dishes and throw in a load of laundry. The best part is that I don’t have to worry about chasing her around the house. I can actually step away from the room for a few minutes with piece of mind, knowing she is safe within The Superyard. This is always the first thing packed in our car on the way to grandma’s house!

3. Eddie Bauer Shopping Cart Cover

I never put my kids in a shopping cart without the protection of the shopping cart cover. The beauty of this product is the fact that the germs stay away! My daughter is unable to put her mouth to the cart since it is protected by the cover. Meet The Eddie Bauer Shopping Cart Cover:

It fits easily onto all carts and some products even have some toys attached to the ends of the handle. This product by Eddie Bauer is a great design and completely functional. I never have to worry about germs when I use the shopping cart cover. This product stays in the trunk of my car (right next to the stroller), so I am always prepared when I go out shopping with the kids!

So, whether you are taking a trip across the country or you are just traveling to grandma’s house, be sure to pack The Snack Trap, The Superyard and The Shopping Cart Cover to make your life easier as a Theta Mom!

*All photos: http://www.babiesrus.com

Thanks so much for the info Heather!  That super yard might need to be my new super best friend!  Can I call it the “Coady Kid Coral”????