After my daughter was born, I was so eager to get back into shape. I had no idea where to even begin, so I mostly focused on crunches. mamalates specializes in prenatal & postpartum pilates. Stroller exercise groups and other activities that involve working out while having your child with you is a growing market where mom’s are finding that not only are they effective, but provide a great support system. Wendy Foster is the creator of mamalates and the master trainer for all mamalates certification programs. She’s been teaching pilates since 1999 and practicing yoga for 18 years. If you’re one of the lucky readers in Portland, OR you can attend Wendy’s classes in person. If you aren’t, fear not, she’s made some wonderful items for you to benefit from the same exercises in your own home.

The mamalates mom+babe dvd + kit is the perfect tool for any mom postpartum. I know I’m always struggling for what to bring my friends at the hospital or at their home right after they deliver their child. I admit, I’ve been the girl that bought a cheesy stuffed animal because I had no idea what else to bring to the hospital. This is about the time that all the gifts seem be to tailored towards the baby and the mom sits on the sidelines. It’s so nice to give a gift that will be tailored just for the mom and her changing body aka her insecurity. The exercises can be done 6 weeks after delivery whether you had a vaginal or cesarean. The kit comes with the DVD, a small therapeutic red ball, a medium resistance band and a pelvic floor exercise card. They all come packaged in an adorable mamalates reusable bag. The DVD starts out explaining proper form and reminding you of things to remember as you’re exercising. She even thoroughly discusses diastasis, how to check if you have it and how to help repair your abdominal muscles. You then go into 8 minutes of stretching and then 30 minutes of the workout that you do WITH your baby. I know that I used to stress out about how I’d work out during my maternity leave because I was afraid to not be stimulating my daughter every second she was awake. I love that you actually use your baby in these exercises so that not only are you getting a great workout, but you’re bonding with your child. Those little pumpkins make a great weight as you’re working out. Wendy makes it so easy for you by packaging it all up together, that it’s hard to find a reason not to use mamalates after delivery. The exercises help you focus on your pelvic and abdominal muscles, since they are often injured in both vaginal and cesarean deliveries.

Her program is easy to follow and will help you begin feeling stronger, heal faster and help you mentally feel better about your body. Read more about mamalates here and all the benefits it can have on your recovery time. Purchase a mamalates mom + babe dvd + kit for yourself or a new mommy here or you can buy the items individually.

Special thanks to mamalates for providing a sample kit for review.

I remember a close friend of mine talking about how painful showers were after she had her daughter and her milk came in. I never quite understood it, or really thought it was as bad as she made it out to be. That was until my daughter was born. Oh. My. Gosh. My breasts were engorged for what seemed like three weeks after my milk came in. The water that would run down my chest felt like mini daggers stabbing me to death. I’d attempt to lean forward, cover them, pretty much do anything I could. Only solution would be to make the showers as fast as humanly possible. I recently just found the Shower Hug made by Belmama & Cherub.

The Shower Hug is a piece of terry velour cloth with a velcro strip that is meant to be wrapped around your chest to protect you from ever having a painful shower again. It comes in sizes XS/S, S/M, M/L and Goddess; you want to be sure that the fit is rather snug in order to provide you with the support you need during the shower. So if you’re in-between sizes, I’d suggest going one size down. The material incredibly soft and it stretches to wrap around your body, even after the shower hits it. I was worried at first that the water might weigh it down a little and cause it to rub on my chest too much, but it stayed completely in place. What’s nice too is that the warm water hits the Shower Hug and it soothes your breasts as you shower. We’ve all heard from our lactation consultants that you shouldn’t wash your breasts or nipples with soap in the shower when you’re breastfeeding. The Shower Hug allows you to completely clean your breasts without the direct contact with soap.  You can even use it outside the shower with ice packs, heating packs or as you sleep to prevent nighttime leaks.

Belmama & Cherub also add that you can use the Shower Hug after C-section deliveries. Simply wrap the Shower Hug around your hips and lower abdomen and it will help support your tummy in and out of the shower as well as block you from those harsh shower sprays. Ouch. So many uses for one item that helps to make a very painful time, much more tolerable. Remember that the Shower Hug can help not only mom’s after labor/deliver, but they can be an essential item for any woman after a mastectomy, augmentation, reduction, reconstruction or even lifts.

Head over to their Hug Shop and check out their Original Shower Hug or their Earth Friendly Green Shower Hug.

Special Thanks to Belmama & Cherub for providing a sample for reviewing purposes.

I first came across 2 Chix quirky and fun maternity shirts when I was pregnant with my daughter a few years ago. I saw their I Heart Pickles shirt and was freaking out to try and find it. Why you ask? Well because I love pickles, of course! What’s odd is that my daughter does too now. Only problem was that they were completely sold out of their tees in that print and only had tank tops. Seeing that I was in Chicago in the middle of Winter, I was bummed that I couldn’t get it. Since then, 2 Chix has gotten an even bigger name for itself along with a huge celebrity following. The shirts are ultra soft and comfy, so you’ll find yourself fighting the urge to wear it every day. Let’s face it, when you’re pregnant, people stare at you. It used to make me absolutely crazy! So why not have fun with it? Give them something to look at.

2 Chix offers their witty shirts in short-sleeves, long-sleeves, tanks and hoodies. Their collection expands into skirts, shirts for Daddy, Baby and even your toddlers. I need to get my daughter “The Boss” tshirt. Some reason she’s always trying to tell me she’s my boss. Mmmhmm, sure, kiddo. If you’re a stroller lover (like our girl, Chele) you need to get the “This is how I roll” onesie with the stroller on it. So many fun prints that you’ll be sure to get a ton of comments and laughs with them. Their shirts are a One Size Fits All and really stretch well, but fear not, they have a Voluptuous size as well for you to choose from. I may be a small girl, but I’m HUGE in my last trimester.

Head over to 2 Chix site here and browse through their entire collection. Such a great gift for yourself, or even a baby shower gift for Mom, Dad and Baby. 2 Chix has a great offer for our In The Know Mom readers! Use the discount code INTHEKNOW when checking out to receive a 15% discount on your entire purchase through August 31st, 2010. So Hurry!

Thank you to 2 Chix for providing a sample tee for review purposes.

How many of you are stomach sleepers?  Let’s see a show of hands.  Well I know I am a very dedicated stomach sleeper.  I can’t help it.  Out of all the things that come along with pregnancy (the heartburn, morning sickness, fatigue) I found not being able to sleep on my belly the absolute WORST!  All I wanted to do was at least lounge around on my stomach and watch a movie, get a massage, or tan my back while floating in the pool.  So imagine my surprise when I come across this amazing British product called Holo, the lilo with a hole.  What’s a lilo you ask?  It’s an inflatable air mattress.  And this lilo has a HOLE in it for your protruding belly to comfortably pop through.  GENIUS!!

Test #1: Sarah : I found the Holo to be SUPER comfortable and perfect for a great number of purposes.  I imagine this mattress is great for not only pregnant woman, but postpartum sensitive bellies, or just bellies that may have some extra padding.  I found the Holo to be quite comfy to float around on in the pool.  In fact, I even popped my head and arms through and floated around, which was very fun.  I recently broke my toe, so I have been laying around all day, unable to walk.  I decided to pop out the Holo to rest on to watch my favorite Forensic Files.  Comfortable, supportive, and relaxing, even with the bandaged up broken toe.

Test #2: Karen, 8 months pregnant.  My good friend Karen has just “popped” again (?) and suddenly has quite the pronounced belly.  When I first called her about trying out the Holo, she was speechless.  I literally thought she had hung up on me.  She came back on the line and said, “you’re kidding me, right?”  I took that as a yes.  So I brought it over to her house and popped it in her pool.  She waddled over and plopped on top.  Once situated, I heard a deep sigh of relief, ecstasy, exhaustion… one of the three.  All I know is that it was a good sigh.  She floated around tanning her back (which was a major previous complaint from her) and eventually drifted off to sleep.  I swear! I maintained vigil in a lounger by the pool.  After about 45 min I started worry that one, she might get a sunburn on her back and two, that I may not be getting my Holo back.  I gently nudged the sun bathing beauty back to reality to ask her opinion on the product.  She gave it FOUR thumbs up (two from her and two from the baby).  She mentioned that her very active baby seemed to be lulled with the rocking of the water.  She confided in me that it was her best nap in quite some time.  Karen said that not only is the Holo a great pool float, but it is extremely comfortable on land.  We tested the land theory on the stone floor of her great room, a place she has never been able to lie comfortably in (back, side, or belly). She laid on the Holo for an hour or so while I watched Pawn Stars, and she napped more.  Like a good friend, I left it  for her to use for the duration of what is left of her pregnancy… being very clear/blunt  that I was going to need it back afterward!

Erin:I fall into the “I have to fall asleep on my stomach” category as well. I especially have a hard time during the first trimester when your belly isn’t large enough just yet to remind you not to roll onto it. I tend to wake up and panic and roll back over. What’s a girl to do when that’s the only comfortable position and you can’t lay in it? I have to say the Holo is brilliant. Not only can you lay on it indoors as a quick escape (I like to lay a towel on it to get more of a cushy feeling when I’m inside), but it’s extremely comfortable to use in the pool. I was afraid at first that my hips might push down into the hole causing back pain, but it doesn’t! As you can see in the pictures, your midsection is completely supported as your belly easily slips into the hole. It’s so comforting and relieves all of the pressure on your joints. I’m so in love with Holo!

Want to purchase a Holo for you or a pregnant loved one? Head over to Holo’s site here. They’re based in the UK, but will ship to the US. Just make sure you click on the drop down to select shipping to the US. Check out their blog to learn more or to see additional photos of the Holo in use!

Big thanks to Holo for providing samples for review.

Some of you know, the majority probably don’t, but we have been setting up a retail section for In The Know Mom.  It’s all very exciting.  Our retail store will not be a boutique of various individuals products, but rather our unique and trademarked ITKM Swag Bags.  These Swag Bags contain the very best products we have found to date.  What do I mean by “to-date”?  I mean that these bags will be ever changing as we find better products along the way (if they are even available).  We can’t express our appreciation enough to our dedicated audience, readers, and participants of In The Know Mom.  We truly hope these all inclusive bags will make your life easier, as we do all the dirty work, and you save big $$$.

The Swag Bags are comprised of  like items, making a perfect specific gift for a mom, dad, or even yourself.  The two bags we have launched are:

Introducing… the new “it” baby shower gift bag.  This Swag Bag, and all other bags, contain our top ITKM picks.  We have tested, reviewed, and featured every product inside these bags.  These are companies, brands, products, that we stand behind.  In the Introducing… Swag Bag, you will find superior brands such as MD Moms skincare, Haba, Baby Star, b.b.bliss, Baby Elephant Ears, and even Sophie the Giraffe.  To see the impressive full list of products, click here.  Since babies come in two genders, we offer girl and boy version bags.  And, because lots of parents out there (who have more patience than I) don’t like to know the gender beforehand, we offer a gender neutral Swag Bag for your convenience. We guarantee you will have the most helpful, the most thoughtful, the all around greatest gift at the baby shower.

Anticipating… what every pregnant woman needs at once.  This Swag Bag contains top ITKM picks for the modern pregnant momma.  The  essentials for any expectant mother, this bag will console, inform, and pamper you (or friend, wife).  In the Anticipating… Swag Bag, you will find the very best products from Mama Mio skincare, Blush, bbuckles, Kor, and other fantastic companies.  To see the full list of products available, click here.

It doesn’t stop there.  There are many more ITKM Swag Bags in the works and we’d love to hear your feedback on what you’d like to see.  You can comment here, send us emails, and answer a poll on the shop page.

Here comes the GREAT news, we’re offering an exclusive Launching… Baby Shower Swag Bag giveaway for our ITKM readers.

EXCLUSIVE ITKM SWAG BAG GIVEAWAY CONTENTS ($250 value):

Baby Star Hooded Towel, Bib, Large Burp Cloth     b.b. bliss Long Sleeve Onesie (3-6 months), Newborn Cap     Baby Elephant Ears Neck and Head Supporter     M.D. Moms Cleansing Towelettes, SPF Wipes (2), Diaper Rash Balm     Wubbanub Pacifier     Coddlelife Anti-Colic Bottle     Fields Organics Toy Cleaner     Le Baby Hair Gel     Haba Clutching Toy (Anton the Beetle)     Tooth Tissues     Life Factory Teething Ring     Sand Gone Sand Remover     Chuck The Yuck Bags (5)     Indestructibles Tear Proof Baby Book     The Baby Owner’s Manual

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Pregnant this Easter?  You can still look fabulous in those family Easter photos this year.  One of our top favorite maternity apparel companies, Isabella Oliver, is offering 20% off maternity favorites.  Simply enter FAVORITES at checkout for your savings! Included in the sale is the ever so popular (and celeb favorite) wrap dress.

Another great sale is happening at Baby Star where EVERYTHING is HALF OFF!! Yes, that is right.  No joke.  Enter the code HALF at checkout.  The sale ends April 5, so hurry on over and make your purchases now.

There is so much to say about Earth Mama Angel Baby, I hardly know where to begin.  As a well informed ITKM, I’m sure you have seen Earth Mama on the shelves of your favorite baby boutiques and baby super stores, with their entrancing labels and clever product names.  Earth Mama Angel Baby has the only complete line of 100% natural, herbal, toxin-free skin and body care products and teas to help ease the common discomforts of the entire process of birth — from pregnancy through labor, postpartum and c-section recovery, breastfeeding, and baby care, and even the loss of a baby.  I wish I had known of these products when I first found out I was pregnant.  Although my youngest is already one year old I was so happy to be able to try a few products from their baby care line.

Angel Baby Shampoo &  Body Wash is clinically tested and hospital recommended.  This real castile soap has zero toxins and is packaged in a self foaming bottle because it does not contain foaming agents, which by the way are chemicals.  When I use this body wash I am pleased with the bright citrus scent and the way my baby’s skin feels after her bath, so squeaky clean!

Angel Baby Bath Blossoms is a certified USDA Organic herbal bath for fussy babies.  Now, the first time I used this was with my 3 year old.  We have had an awful cold virus going around between family members and on this day she was coughing so much that I could tell she was just miserable.  I ran this soothing herbal bath for her and the sweet aroma of the herbs was instantly soothing for the both of us since I was pretty stuffed up and feeling icky as well.  The moisturizing organic oatmeal in this bath left my daughters skin silky.   I am waiting for my chance to escape in this herbal bliss!  Maybe one day I will get a moment to myself… a mama can dream.

Angel Baby Lotion is certified vegan, and is also clinically tested.  I absolutely love the scent of this lotion!  It makes my girls smell like an orange creamsicle.  What is also wonderful about this lotion is that since it is absorbed into your baby’s skin you don’t have to worry about parabens or questionable ingredients being absorbed because it contains zero toxins and it is  naturally preserved with no artificial dyes or fragrances.  It leaves your little ones skin soft throughout the day.

Another great product from Earth Mama is their Happy Mama Spray.  This uplifting aromatherapy spray can take you from pregnancy all the way through the rest of your life as a mother!  The spray contains  pure essential oils and flower essences such as ginger and ylang ylang.  Happy Mama Spray is wonderful for nausea during pregnancy or for the times when you are feeling frazzled and overwhelmed.  Maybe you’ve got some baby blues or your toddler is driving you mad, just spritz this in the air and breathe in the calming qualities of this “bliss in a bottle!”

Not only are Earth Mama’s products all cruelty free, and contain zero toxins they are sustainable.  Please visit their Sustainability Statement to read about the many ways their company cares for our Earth as much as they care for us as women.   I have fallen in love with this company as a whole.  What Earth Mama has to offer is unlike anything I have seen.  Their product line is extensive and I urge you to browse their online catalog.  Follow Earth Mama on Twitter, their Blog, and join their Newsletter.  Become a fan of their Facebook page, every Wednesday they randomly choose a fan to send a little gift to!    Last, but not least, please enjoy 20% off your online purchase from their website until June 3o, 2010 with the code INTHEKNOW20.  Pick up a gift set for yourself or the Earth Mama in your life!

Our happy test baby with squeaky clean chubby cheeks and smelling sweet, fresh from her Angel Baby bath!

Special thanks to Earth Mama Angel Baby for providing samples.

It’s all the rage these days to put out your own maternity line. I’m all for it because it can be difficult to find quality, fashionable maternity clothing.  When we get pregnant, our lives don’t stop.  We still need casual, dressy, even formal attire.  And we especially shouldn’t have to give up on our style for 9 months.  Therefore, I’m all for new lines being produced.  Heidi’s Lavish line has some very cute pieces including some killer denim leggings ($98) and a totally versatile unitard ($95).  I like that the pieces are all mix and match, creating a larger maternity wardrobe with just some key pieces.  The little black dress?  No, the little black unitard!

To purchase some stylish pieces, head over to Destination Maternity for the Lavish and Loved line, mix and match pieces.  For free shipping over $100, enter the code DMLUVFS.

Blush has created a solution for both women with a long torso and pregnant bellies where shirts just seem to be too short. Blush is meant to help you adjust the clothes already in your closet to help them fit you perfectly. The shirts are meant to be work as a tube top, but around the waist. Their poly/rayon/spandex blend allows for a huge amount of stretch and great support.

FOR EVERYONE I can’t tell you how often I’ve found a cute tee that I love only to find that after a few washes, my midriff is occasionally exposed for all to see. Heck ten years ago, that didn’t bother me, but now…well I’m sure it bothers other people! My solution prior to finding Blush was to stretch out my shirts prior to every wear by standing on the hem line and pulling it up to lengthen the shirt as much as possible. Sad, but true. I’ve been known to layer a long tank top underneath, but it adds a lot of bulk to my shirt which is uncomfortable. The fact that Blush doesn’t have straps, you’ll never have the issue of it riding up on you. You can adjust it to fit however you’d like it to, whether just over the top of your pants or all the way down to your thigh. This has seriously saved me from throwing out so many shrunken tee shirts! I have to tell you that the texture of these shirts are so incredibly soft, I’d compare it so my couture tees that cost me $90, no joke. With the tapered shape and spandex blend, you don’t have to worry about it falling down, it stays put all day long.

FOR MATERNITY When I was pregnant, I was large. Very, very large. In my last trimester, even my huge maternity tees weren’t covering me entirely. Blush shirts help to cover your belly as your shirts start to ride up. Unlike most of the other bands on the market, which are tight and constricting, Blush expands with your body without ever being too tight or constricting. If you’re still in your first trimesters where you’re able to still fit in your regular pants, but unbutton them to help, you can use the undershirt single layered or doubled over to help hold them up and hide your exposure. Blush is also great for nursing mommies so that you can breastfeed and lift your shirt without exposing your tummy or back.

Want to buy your own Blush topless undershirt? Head on over to Blush’s site here and check out their shirts for everyone and their maternity line. Be sure to enter the discount code welovebloggers to receive a discount off of your entire purchase.

Test run:  Fits very comfortably and it super stretchy to cover the biggest of bellies.

Want to win a Blush shirt? Blush has an exciting opportunity for our ITKM readers. We have a topless undershirt to GIVE AWAY!

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Giveaway ends Saturday, November 21 at Midnight Pacific. Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator via random.org. Winner will be announced and emailed directly on Sunday, November 22.

Thanks to Blush for providing samples for this review

I’m one of those really annoying people that loves to make lists and use planners. The more detailed, the better (you should see my daughter’s memory book!). When I first found out I was pregnant I googled my heart out and could only find a flipping blank calendar to use as my planner throughout the 41, yes FORTY ONE weeks I was pregnant. Granted it was cute and had blank days for me to fill in. I tracked my weight weekly and it was an easy way for me to see which week I was with a quick glance. After my daughter was born, I had several moments where I wished I had a place to store other documents, phone number, reminders, etc. I was a mess at the hospital with my two binders, sticky notes and reminders on my cell phone. Sadly, I thought I was organized. Since then I’ve realized that there has to be a better way. After a lot of research, I found Braelyn Bounty Bug’s Prego Planner. Not only is this a lot smaller than the two full sized planners I was carrying around, it has so many additional essential details!

12-month undated calendar that has the room for you to add in all your weeks and any special notes, Dr. Appointments, etc.

An essential “acts of kindness” and gift log

Braelyn Bounty Bug has truly created the best pregnancy planner for any mom. With three unique planner covers to choose from, one is sure to fit your style.

As if Braelyn Bounty Bug hasn’t already impressed you with their essential Prego Planner, they also make Tot Tags. I saw these on their site and thought these were brilliant. What a great idea for new moms and also moms of more than one that are always on the go. I’ve certainly fallen victim to being out with my daughter and realizing I’ve forgotten some essential items. Their Tot Tags are the perfect addition to any Baby Shower gift. What is it you ask? It’s a small tag that’s a little smaller than a luggage tag that you can attach to your diaper bag that contains a small checklist  of the necessities you’ll need when you are out and about. For only $3 you’ll never leave home without wipes, pacifiers, bottles, diapers or any of the other things you need ever again. With three adorable designs to choose from, any new mom will truly appreciate this gift.

Want one of your own or for a friend? Head over to Braelyn Bounty Bug here to read more about their Prego Planner and Tot Tags.

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Thanks to Prego Planner for providing samples for this review

I love finding Mom Invented products because as moms, we know what we need to help increase our efficiency, problem is that most of the times products don’t exist! Utterly Yours carries two products made from eco-friendly memory foam, their Breast Pillow and Pregnancy Pillow that do just this very thing, help make our lives easier.

The Breast Pillow was designed to resolve a common issue for moms, giving you back the use of your hands while breastfeeding. The pillow helps to provide support while also giving you the most optimal position for nursing. While other products have hit the market focusing on how to help the baby be more comfortable while feeding, this is the first to help us out! Our test mommy loved this pillow. It’s extremely easy to use and the breathable fabric was comfortable on the skin. The pillow gave her the freedom to multitask for the first time while feeding.

Their Pregnancy Pillow is as cute as it is comfortable. Sleeping while pregnant is not easy, period. You can’t change positions very often, we’re not allowed to sleep on our backs, can’t sleep on your belly, back hurts all the time, the list goes on and on. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had one of the largest pregnancy pillows ever. The only problem is that it’s huge and there’s no place to put it! it’s such an eyesore and was such a chore to flip the entire pillow in order to turn over in the middle of the night. Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow is an adorable cube that unfolds into two triangles. One triangle is made from eco-friendly memory foam to help support your growing belly. The other triangle is made from a higher density foam to support your back and stabilize your body while sleeping on your side. The great thing about this pillow is that it can fold right up as soon as you wake up and even be slid under your bed out of sight! With six patterns to choose from and an easy to read sizing chart, you’re bound to find the perfect compliment to your decor to help you finally get a better night’s sleep! Click here to see the colors & sizes.

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Utterly Yours has an exciting opportunity for our ITKM readers. We have an Utterly Yours Pregnancy Pillow to GIVE AWAY!

To Enter: leave a comment below telling us which pattern you’d love to have. Click here to see the color options.

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Thanks to Utterly Yours for providing samples and giveaway for this review

Ok, I admit it. I totally fell in love with this idea. It’s quirky and cute! One day while roaming the web, I ran across a company called Chuck the Yuck. They make…well, cute barf bags! Yeah I said it, they’re cute!! I’m not sure about you, but I’ve had some morning sickness that would make anyone want to stay in bed and not come out for a few months. Traveling while in this sensitive stage is really scary. “What if I get sick in my car?” “What if I get sick during take off or landing on my flight to Chicago.” I’ve been there for all of these and It’s horrifying having to ring the call button on a plane to ask for a barf bag just in case. I mean, the poor sap who is seated next to you is suddenly frantically looking for another open seat. Or how about your kids. Ever pick them up from school or day care because they were ill and have them hurl all over your car? I wish I could say that I haven’t had this happen, but I have….FOUR TIMES!

The possibilities are endless for these little bags. Stash a few in your car’s glove compartment and a few in your diaper bag or purse. Whether it’s a half eaten ice cream cone that your little one is “All done” with while you’re still 20 minutes from home or an accident that got all over their pants while out at the park; we can all think of a great reason to need these bags. For $4.95 you get 5 cute bags that are water tight and seal with a twist closure that allows for fold-over secure closing.

If that wasn’t enough, you need to head over to their site to read about the three gorgeous sisters that own Chuck the Yuck. Sadly, they lost their father to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2007. They’re trying to make sure that other families don’t lose loved ones to this awful disease. A portion of every single purchase made of Chuck the Yuck bags goes directly to helping find a cure for ALS. So click here and choose either some cute blue or green bags and consider yourself prepared for anything!