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#47 Belinda M.

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TruKid Review

TruKid Philosophy:

We encourage kids to form healthy habits that last a lifetime. By combining all natural skincare with fun and education, TruKid™ cultivates a relationship between healthy habits and being a kid. In turn, our goal is that kids will grow up taking care of themselves, each other and their environment. From our Friendly Face Wash™ to our Funny Foot Cream™, families receive only the best in ingredients, attention and dedication to their well being.

TruKid is a company that was started by a mom of 6, so you know this company was created with love. She wanted to create products that didn't contain harmful chemicals and that smelled great. I was fortunate enough to receive several of TruKid's products for review.

TruKid offers a variety of products from body wash and face wash to detangler to sunscreen. And everything is made from all natural ingredients.The first product I tried with my daughter was the body wash. It really did smell good! And it made a nice lather and rinsed off clean, leaving no residue. 

My daughter doesn't have enough hair to use the detangler yet, so I used it on myself and I loved it! I have very thick hair that is naturally wavy. I sprayed the detangler in and found running a brush through my hair to be much easier. I bet my mom wishes she had this when I was little. I used to put up a fight when it was time to get my hair brushed, so if my daughter ends up with hair like mine we will definitely be using this!

I also tested the sunscreen on myself before using it on my daughter. I feel confident in it because of the all natural ingredients, but I always test on myself first with products like that. I personally loved it. It didn't feel greasy and was easy to rub in. I was very happy with all of their products. 

I recommend checking out their selection!

Eight Baby Legs Review

We love monsters in this house! The cute ones... not the scary ones. So when I found Eight Baby Legs on Etsy I knew my daughter just had to have the Purple Monster Onesie!

I love it. I really do. The onesie and monster are the perfect shades of purple to really make the monster pop. This design is so unique and adorable! She also has it offered in green for all the little boy monsters!

Amanda, from Eight Baby Legs, has a great selection of appliqued and hand painted items for children.

At EightBabyLegs, you will find super modern and stylish clothing for your kiddos. I use eco-fi felt which is made from recycled plastic bottles. And, non-toxic paint for the hand painted items. 

Both are safe for the environment and your kiddo! 

Each item is adorable, unique and affordable! The purple monster onesie can be yours for only $15.00. And if you purchase today - EIGHTBABYLEGS WILL DONATE 25% OF EACH PURCHASE TO THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION. THIS DONATION WILL GO TOWARDS HELPING THE WILDLIFE THAT HAVE BEEN EFFECTED BY THE BP OIL SPILL DISASTER. 

I highly recommend checking out Eight Baby Legs! Amanda was very helpful with sizing, had great e-mail response and shipped the item quickly. Can't beat that!

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#12 Show Me Mama

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Joovy Review and Discount Code: Nook

Joovy is a an American based company that manufactures family gear products. Not only are their products high quality, fun and stylish; they are also offered at prices that moms and dads will love. Joovy is a family run business that understands the needs and desires of parents. This is evident through the products they produce and the service they offer.

I have been given the amazing opportunity to review Joovy's high chair, the Nook.

This high chair has really exceeded my expectations. When it arrived I was so excited to find that it came pretty much fully assembled. All I had to do was pop the crotch restrain into place, which literally took less than a minute. It came folded up in it's extremely compact travel/storing position. I love this. It folds up so small and is very light to carry. Perfect for taking it on the go. I would compare it's folded up size to the size of an infant travel swing... small and flat. It's also very easy to fold up.

This high chair is very stylish. I love how it fits in with our kitchen decor and doesn't scream "Baby's High Chair!" It fits nicely at our kitchen table without taking up much room.

While being very aesthetically pleasing, it's also incredibly functional. One of the things that I love most about the design is that the tray swings open. I can't tell you how many times I have stumbled with a tray to find a place to put it while trying to get the baby out of the seat. The tray can also be fully removed should you wish, for cleaning or other purposed. It also has an easy to remove tray cover for quick cleaning that is also dish washer safe.

The seat is covered in high quality leather (a fabric machine washable option is available). Let me tell you... this makes for easy clean up! All you have to do is wipe it clean. And the seat is fitted perfectly so you don't have to go digging in crevices for those hidden crumbs.

The Nook is also very safe. It has a 5 point harness and a seat that does not recline for proper posture during feeding.

I love our Nook. I feel like it is such an improvement over our old highchair and it has made my life easier in several ways. I would highly recommend this product. You can check it out on their website and also take a look at their great selection of strollers (single, double, triple, jogging), playards and toys.

*If you think you have fallen in love as much as I have then I have GREAT news for you! You can receive a 30% discount and free shipping on your own Nook! Simply use code "nookintrospecial" at checkout before July 15th.*

Thank you to Joovy for providing me with a Nook for review!

Winner!

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#72 Soggy Cereal Mom

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Boon Review

Boon is a really fun company that makes modern looking baby products. They offer everything from bath toys to feeding utensils and high chairs. They offer fabulous designs in bright colors!

I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to review the Groovy stay-put divider dish and the Fluid toddler cup. Both of these products are great and have been incredibly useful with my one year old daughter.

The Groovy dish has a connected plate and bowl along with two little dipper bowls that are removable and movable. So you can place these two little bowls anywhere around the plate or not one or both of them at all. The dipper bowls are great. They really are the perfect size for ketchup or bbq sauce. We used ours the other night when my daughter was having ravioli so that our daughter could dip them in some marinara sauce. The dish also has a grip on the bottom to keep it from sliding around.

The Fluid toddler cup is great! The design allows for your little one to get a really good grip either with one hand or two. It holds quite a bit of water and it has a slanted spout which makes it easier to use. My daughter loves it and uses it all by herself.

You can stay up to date with Boon by following their blog, "liking" them on Facebook and following on twitter.

Boon's products are fun and trendy while remaining totally affordable (the Fluid retails for about $5.99 and the Groovy retails at about $12.99). Boon products are also carried at many major retailers, including Babies R Us and Target. Check out their selection and learn about how they contribute 10% of their profits to children's charities.

*Boon supplied these products at no cost for review purposes. The opinions expressed are my own.

A Sneak Peak... Patriotic Pillow Pets

July 4th is quickly approaching and many things are on our minds. Remembering our loved ones and strangers who are fighting for us over seas. Celebrating our freedom. Planning BBQs and gathering with friends and family.

The 4th of July is an important day for all Americans and it is very important for me to instill that in my daughter at a young age. That's one of the reasons I was so happy to learn about the amazing limited edition Pillow Pet that will help fund scholarships for military children.

What an amazing cause and I am so happy to share it with you! I feel incredibly lucky to have my husband home with me every night. This is not the case for many husbands and wives who have significant others fighting for our freedom. Children who miss their moms and/or dads at tuck in time. Lets show our support and get a cute and cuddly friend!

Here is the press release:
Patriotic My Pillow Pets® Plush Folding Stuffed Animals Fund Scholarships for Military Children
Five dollars of every limited edition stuffed dog sold benefits www.MilitaryScholar.org
Oceanside, CA – June 23, 2010 – Your heart beats true for the red, white and blue and your child’s heart pumps for My Pillow Pets® plush folding stuffed animals. This Fourth of July, honor those who serve your country and your child with the purchase of a special, limited edition My Pillow Pets® plush folding stuffed animal with $5.00 of the cost donated to Scholarships for Military Children, an organization that provides scholarships to the children of military personnel.

The Scholarships for Military Children Program is primarily funded through the generosity of manufacturers and suppliers whose products are sold at military commissaries, worldwide. Military families are encouraged to take advantage of their commissary benefits that not only provide a savings of more than 30 percent on the products purchased, but also support the military community through programs such as this scholarship.  My Pillow Pets® is proud to be a supporter of Scholarships for Military Children.

A unique website has been created for these special, patriotic My Pillow Pets®- www.MyPillowPetsGives.com. Only 3,000 of the limited edition My Pillow Pets® plush folding stuffed dogs are available at a price of $24.95 plus $6.95 shipping & handling.

Made of ultra-soft chenille, My Pillow Pets® plush folding stuffed animals are much more than a snuggly toy. With a strap that closes underneath to transform the pillow into a friendly pet, they are an ideal travel pal, naptime buddy and all-around cuddly friend. My My Pillow Pets® plush folding stuffed animals are available in 20 different animals including jungle animals, farm critters and sea creatures, in addition to this limited edition Fouth of July dog, and are machine washable.

For more information about My Pillow Pets® plush folding stuffed animals, please visit www.GetPillowPets.com.

Show your American pride and tell me about someone in your life who is fighting for our country or share a memory or tradition about the 4th of July! Then check back in a few weeks for some great pictures of our Patriotic Pillow Pet... but hurry and get yours before they run out!

Winners!

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Poppy Clementine - #114 Kelly
Lady Out of Carolina - #5 Ashley

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HuePhoria Review and Giveaway!

HuePhoria is one of those unique sites that you don't want to miss. They offer hand blown, hand painted glassware that is high quality and dishwasher safe. Every  moms dream... have something beautiful and unique that stands out and can be tossed in the dishwasher at the end of the day!

Are you familiar with the new trend to put charms on your wine glasses? This helps party goers to know exactly which glass is theirs. HuePhoria has taken it to the next level by hand painting glasses with permanent charms in the form of balls. They offer a wide variety to fit every personality. Check out their selection of wine glasses and martini glasses.

HuePhoria also offers ornaments and salt n pepper shakers. I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to review a set of salt n pepper shakers. The set that I received had a beautiful flower painted on in fabulous summer colors. These will look great on the table at my next BBQ.

HuePhoria is generously offering our readers a coupon for 25% off! WOW!

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a hand painted salt n pepper shaker set from HuePhoria!
 
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Snikiddy Review and Giveaway

Snikiddy® is a brand of great tasting snacks made from simple, wholesome and real ingredients. They are a healthy snacking alternative for toddlers, kids, and adults. 
Snikiddy Snacks put a smile on everyone’s faces. 

Snikiddy gave me the opportunity to sample one of their many flavors of baked fries, cheddar cheese. The snack was very cheesy and crunchy. There were plenty of fries packed into one small bag... too much for me to finish in one sitting. I liked that they weren't greasy and tasted lighter than other snacks.

These are a yummy snack that offer a healthy alternative in your child's diet. And grown-up's like them too, which is always a plus when sneaking a bite!

Snikiddy snacks are available from many major retailers, including Babies R Us. Also, check them out on Facebook for news and giveaway opportunities.

GIVEAWAY: Three Lucky Readers will get the chance to try a bag of Snikiddy snacks!
 
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This sample was sent to me at no cost for review purposes. The opinions expressed are my own.

KnitHats Review

I love hats on babies and toddlers. I think they look absolutely adorable! When I found out I was pregnant I decided that I was going to learn how to knit baby blankets, booties and sweet little hats. So I got busy knitting and made lots of scarves. Yup, scarves. That's as far as I ever got with my limited skills. Straight, one color scarves. That's why I am so happy to have discovered Etsy and all the amazing people with wonderful talents!

In my search for cute little hats I came across KnitHats and saw a selection of items that I truly wish I had the talent to make. These hats for babies and kids are so sweet.

Kirsten, from KnitHats, was a pleasure to work with! She generously allowed me to pick a hat out for review. This was a difficult task as she has such a nice selection. She also customizes colors, sizes and add-ons (such as flowers and pompoms). I decided to pick a ruffled green hat with a pink flower.

Kirsten does beautiful work and leaves no seams on her hats! The hat is adorable and looks so sweet on my daughter. I love that it is light enough that she can wear it on cool summer nights and into the fall.

All of Kirsten's hats are offered at affordable prices ranging between $10-$20. She also has a selection of knit purses that are only $5.

Hurry over and check out her unique and stylish selection. And if you shop before July 26th you can receive $1 off your purchase by mentioning Mamma Drama in the notes to seller! Have fun shopping!

It's over... why am I crying?

Today we had to take our daughter for her one year blood work. I did so much research and talked to so many mommies to try and figure out if it was really necessary for me to take her. The thought of holding her down through the tears to poke her with a needle literally made me sick. But after some discussion my husband and I decided to go ahead with it and play on the safe side.

I told my husband that I couldn't do it. I couldn't be the one to hold her down... so he had to come. He was totally fine with that and said it would probably be better for her to not see me since I would be a mess. So we all went and I got her all signed in and asked a couple of questions... and then I left.

I wonder if it was wrong for me to leave... but I just couldn't do it. My husband brought her in and they got my favorite technician (yes, I was there so much during my pregnancy that I had a favorite technician). They were in and out in a few minutes and when they came out she wasn't even crying.

I asked how it went and if she cried. Of course the answer was yes she cried. But he said she cried more from being held and restrained than from the needle. My little trooper! So here we are in the parking lot... it's all over... and I burst into tears. Why?

I think this whole experience was harder on me than it was on her. Being a mom is hard.

Wilton Review

My husband has always been a huge fan of baking. He loves to do it and he's very good at it. When he bakes he likes to get very creative and make things look fancy. He also likes to use good materials. So he was the first person to really introduce me to Wilton and their huge line of baking products.

I recently contacted Wilton in the hopes of being able to try out one of their character cake pans. We've done a lot of interesting things with baking in this house, but we have never used a character pan because we never had kids. But now we have our sweet little girl who loves teddy bears and has a whole nursery with a teddy bear theme. So Wilton was kind enough to send us their Teddy Bear cake pan for us to review as our first adventure into character baking pans.

How did we do on our first attempt?

The pan is adorable. It has some great details and leaves you free to be creative with how you decorate the cake. Panda Bear? Brown Bear? Bear wearing clothes? It's really up to you and can be used over and over with different designs.

Check out Wilton's great selection of products. You can get some great tips and ideas for your next baking adventure!

Wubbanub Review

I think that the concept behind Wubbanub's in brilliant! A pacifier that is attached to a cuddly friend. This adds a little bit of weight to the pacifier, helping it to stay in place or near by. By having something large attached, it becomes easier for the baby to find and manipulate the pacifier back into their mouth. It also makes it so much easier to find a pacifier in the bottom of a diaper bag or in a crib in the dark. Wubbanub also prides itself in providing the safest possible product.

I think that the Wubbanub is very well made. I pulled and yanked and that puppy is attached! The cute little stuffed friend would also make the pacifier more appealing to young babies. They love to hold onto things, so having something large attached allows them to hold it as well.

I think this is a great product and will be very useful to moms and dads looking for ways to soothe their little ones! They have a great selection of different animals to choose from.

WeeSqueak Review and Giveaway!!

WeeSqueak offers a HUGE selection of shoes for little ones at an affordable price. They have every style you can imagine from sandals to sneakers to dress shoes. They offer them in both girls and boys styles and offer sizes ranging from 3-12.

WeeSqueak was generous enough to send me a pair of tennis shoes for my newly walking daughter! I was really excited because up to this point my daughter only had soft soled shoes. So these were going to be her first official pair of shoes!

We were sent a pair of brown tennis shoes with pink trim. They are sturdy and seem to be very high quality!

WeeSqueak offers a great sizing chart that made determining her size easy. They also make the great suggestion to add half an inch to allow room for socks. The sizing worked perfectly as the shoes fit her great!!

When we put her down to try walking in them we had to giggle at the squeaking! It sounds so cute and we always know where she is!! She seemed to like the squeaking and walked faster! You also have the option to take the squeakers out when you want quiet shoes. What a great feature!! I am a big fan of WeeSqueak!!

From the Company:
Wee Squeak Children’s Shoes are footwear that's fun to wear! Comfortable and stylish, these little shoes are great for any season. With a variety of styles and colors to choose from, these children's shoes are a great gift idea as well as a way to help children learn to walk properly without even realizing they're being taught. Traditional Mary Jane’s, along with a wide variety of boys sandals, children’s tennis shoes and girls sandals in several different colors and styles, Wee Squeak Shoes has a very diverse selection. We even have accessories to go with our “Wee Snap” shoes…clip on flowers to dress up the shoes, as well as Crystal Crown accessories in white or pink. These decorative additions to our Wee Snap line will put a sparkle in any girl’s eye when she sees them gracing her toes!

Wee Squeak shoes are designed for children and parents alike. Our shoes actually make a fun squeak sound as the child walks. A cushion in the heal squeezes air through a tiny nozzle making the squeak sound. For those occasions when the shoe needs to be silent, the squeaker can be removed very simply by an adult. Shoe sizes range from 3-12. We have a wide variety of shoes for boys and girls, and we have expanded our collection for Spring and Summer 2010. Please visit our website for a detailed listing at www.wesqueak.net.

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a pair of WeeSqueak shoes of the choice!!
 
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Random.org has chosen our winner for the Kidorable Giveaway!!

Random.org has chosen our winner for the Kidorable Giveaway!!

#138 Show Me Mama

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1-800-Flowers Review

With summer in full swing what better way is there to send a smile then with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! 1-800-Flowers has given me the fabulous opportunity to review their "It's Your Sunny Day" bouquet. This bouquet is filled with a variety of bright and cheerful flowers that are sure to put a big smile on anyone's face!

I don't often send flowers to friends or family. I have often viewed them as too expensive considering they don't last forever. But by receiving this bouquet I have officially changed my mind! It was an incredible feeling to answer the door and see a smiling delivery person holding a gorgeous bouquet of flowers for me! And these flowers were being sent as a review item... so I could only imagine what it would feel like if they were sent by a loved one!

Aside from the thrill of receiving the flowers, they have really brought cheer into my home. They brighten up my kitchen and smell fabulous! The flowers arrived at perfect timing as we were hosting a game night at our home that evening. The flowers made a gorgeous center piece and were a huge topic of conversation. Aside from the gorgeous colors and fun sun shining through the bouquet, people were drawn to the unusual square vase and the artistic way that the stems were wrapped in the vase to create a gorgeous green through the clear glass.

1-800-Flowers offers a huge selection of beautiful arrangements... something for every occasion and every person in your life. This experience has made me a huge fan of receiving and sending flowers. You are sure to brighten someones day in a big way!

1-800-Flowers also offers quick and wonderful service! My flowers arrived the next day in prime condition with buds ready to bloom! The communication with 1-800-Flowers was easy and they are more than willing to help with your flower selections. An overall wonderful experience!

Random.org has chosen our winner for the Troop Petrie Camera Strap Giveaway!!

Random.org has chosen our winner for the Troop Petrie Camera Strap Giveaway!!

#24 Jewels4420

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Nature Baby Review

In my search to make better choices for myself, my family and the environment I stumbled upon Nature Baby. Nature Baby offers a great selection of organic clothing for your little ones. Here is a little blurb about them from their website:

Nature Baby is a family business specializing in products which nurture both you, your baby and nature. Established in 1998 in New Zealand it began as quest for innovative products for our own family, we then found, that like us - many other parents wanted their children to grow up in a beautiful, non-toxic world.

 

As a busy, part-time working mom, I often find it difficult to find organic clothing for my daughter. So I was very happy to discover Nature Baby and their great selection. 

 

I'm going to be honest with you... my daughter wears all kinds of clothes from all kinds of companies. But I do prefer to put her in organic when I can because the less I have to worry about chemicals coming in contact with her the better! So when Nature Baby allowed me the opportunity to review an item from their selection I was thrilled.

Since summer was quickly approaching I wanted to go with something light and comfy. They have a great cotton line that offers everything from dresses to sleepwear to swimwear. I decided to go with a simple Singlet Bodysuit because I knew she would be in easy, light clothing for most of the summer.

 

The singlet arrived and it is perfect for summer. It is very soft and light. The color is a beautiful shade of pink. It is easy to take care of with simple machine washing instructions. I love that my daughter can play comfortably all summer in a piece of clothing that is completely free from any harmful chemicals. Thank you, Nature Baby!

Be sure to check out Nature Baby's selection of organic items. You will find a variety of clothing, toys, feeding materials, bath and skin care and more.

Sugar Plum Fairy Bowtique Review

Do you love when you dress your little darlings in something unique and personalized? I do!! Sugar Plum Fairy Bowtique offers an amazing selection of personalized items for children of all ages. She makes everything from monogrammed bows and flip flop clips to personalized shirts for boys and girls!

Nannette from Sugar Plum Fairy Bowtique was generous enough to send me one of her wonderful creations!! She created a cupcake t-shirt with my daughter's name on it! Not only is it amazing that it has her name on it, and the name is done perfectly.... but it also has the most unique design in that the cupcake top is made with ribbon to create a 3-D ruffle. It's beautiful!

Nannette's work is flawless. Each stitch is done professionally and creates a high quality unique product. You need to check out her affordable selection on Etsy!

Sugar Plum Fairy Bowtique also accepts custom orders. I had my t-shirt within just a few days and she responds quickly to e-mails. Fabulous service!

Winners!!

Random.org has chosen our winners for the Little Green Books and Ouchies Giveaways!!

Little Green Books - #4 Gingermommy
Ouchies - #54 Show Me Mama

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Happy Father's Day!!!

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful daddy's out there! I know how lucky I am to have one in my life!

 This was my hubby last year... on his First Father's Day!

MomSelect: Review and Giveaway

MomSelect has given me the opportunity to review all Free and Clear laundry detergent and a book, How to Have Your Second Child First, by Kerry Colburn.

I am a big fan of the all Free and Clear detergent. I had very sensitive skin as a child, so I am very cautious about what detergent I use with my daughter's clothing. This detergent is free of perfumes and clear of dyes, making me confident in using it for her clothes. I have been using the detergent for the past week or so and she has had no reaction and the clothes come out clean and fresh!!

Kerry Colburn's book, How to Have Your Second Child First, is a life saver for first time moms. I wish I had this book earlier! It is full of great tips and advice about the every day things. These tips will help keep you sane and realize that being a mom doesn't have to be as difficult and stressful as we make it sometimes. It's like having a book of advice from your girlfriends on hand whenever you need some words of wisdom. Like "put masking tape over the speakers of loud toys." You can save your sanity with some of these tips!

MomSelect and all are offering a great giveaway for my readers!!

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win 2 coupons for all Free and Clear and a copy of Kerry Colburn's book!!
 
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Dipe N Go Review!!

Let me set the scene for you.... we're in the playground parking lot. There has been an "incident" in the lower region that needs to be taken care of before any fun activities can take place. I have a cranky child in one arm and a diaper bag in the other. I manage to push the button to open my trunk. Now I hastily dig through the diaper bag with one hand trying to find a changing pad, diaper and wipes. Things are falling to the ground but I couldn't care less. I am on a mission and it is taking all my energy and attention.

Does this sound familiar? I have found myself in this rather.... stressful... situation more than once. When I came across Dipe N Go I knew it was a product that I had to try, and they were generous enough to send me one for review. I was hoping that it would be as fabulous as it sounded and that we could all benefit from learning about this product... and my hopes were fulfilled!

The Dipe N Go allows you to easy attach this great changing pad directly to the inside of your hatchback vehicle. It folds up against the wall that it is attached to, so it's easy to access but doesn't get in the way when not in use. When you open it up it has pockets for you to keep all your diaper changing "tools" handy. What a brilliant idea!


If you often find yourself fumbling and struggling to get a diaper changed in the car... then you need to check out Dipe N Go. It will make your life so much easier!

Winners!!

Random.org has chosen our winners for the Moody Mamas and Dali Wall Decals Giveaways!!

Moody Mamas - #44 Show Me Mama

Dali Wall Decals - #1 One Love Mama

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MyBlogSpark: Wanchai Ferry Beef and Broccoli Review and Giveaway

MyBlogSpark gave me the opportunity to try out Wanchai Ferry's brand new flavor, Beef and Broccoli frozen dinner. This had me really excited because I love frozen dinners. It makes my night so much easier and more relaxing to be able to just heat up a delicious meal!

The newest Wanchai Ferry flavor, Beef & Broccoli, is the first beef dish in their line of great-tasting, complete Chinese meals for two. Ready to serve in only 14 minutes, Wanchai Ferry Beef & Broccoli comes with tender beef strips, and an assortment of Asian-style vegetables, including broccoli florets, red peppers and water chestnuts. It even includes rice and a rich brown sauce accented with soy and garlic for an authentic flavor experience.

Preparing this meal was very simple and only took about 15 minutes. All you have to do is empty the bag into a nonstick skillet and add some water. You let it simmer and then stir in the sauce. The sauce will need a few minutes of heat to thicken. Finally, you microwave the bag of rice that comes with it. So easy!

How does it taste? It was really good. The water chestnuts stayed nice and crunchy and the beef was tender. I was really pleased with the flavoring. My only complaint is that it says it's two servings but it didn't seem like quite enough for 2 adults for dinner. Maybe I just eat too much... but I could have eaten some more.

MyBlogSpark also sent along two sets of green tea cups with tea leaves. My husband loves green tea, so he had a lot of fun brewing his own tea and sipping it along with his beef and broccoli. The cups are really cool and they come with a brewing ball that you put the leaves in. Very neat!

You can get a coupon for Wanchai Ferry by clicking here. You should also check out their website to learn about the other great flavors in their selection!

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will get to be among the first to try Wanchai Ferry's beef and broccoli! They will receive 2 tea sets and a VIP coupon from Wanchai Ferry!
 
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MANDATORY ENTRY: Take a look at the Wanchai Ferry selection and tell me what other flavor you would like to try!

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This giveaway ends on July 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

*The frozen sample, prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to me from Wanchai Ferry through MyBlogSpark at no cost.

Zulily Review and Discount Code!!

Zulily is amazing! It is a members only site that offers up to 70% off on some of the hottest and newest brands for babies, toddlers and kids! Membership is completely free and the sales change frequently allowing you access to a huge variety of items!!

They also carry items for mom... including some fabulous maternity lines!!

I signed up and now receive e-mails keeping me updated on what items are currently on sale at Zulily. This has been great! If there is a specific item I am looking for I know when I can find it... and the rest of time I just browse when something of interest pops up.

The prices offered at Zulily are truly unbeatable! You can find everything from clothes to shoes to nursery decor and gear. You have to check them out!!

You can also follow Zulily on Facebook and Twitter to help you keep up to date!

Zulily allowed me to pick an item from their site for review. It was a difficult thing to do as they offer so many wonderful items! I finally settled on a beautiful organic dress that was marked down 50% from it's original price. The dress is beautiful and it was quite the find!

Make sure you hurry over to Zulily and become a member so you don't miss out on any of the fabulous deals that they offer!!

**Zulily is offering a code to receive $10 off a purchase of $50 or more!! All you have to do is use SUMMERFUN at checkout before 6/30 (one use per member). Happy Shopping!!

Winners!!

Random.org has chosen our winners for the Ecomom and Hair Coverings Giveaways!!

Ecomom - #24 Ashley
Hair Coverings - #1 Show Me Mama

Congratulations to our winners! E-mail notifications have been sent. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.

Thank you to everyone who entered!!

Zoobies Review!!

Zoobies are awesome! I really don't know what else I can say! They are so unique and useful.... and adorable! Zoobies are the perfect 3-in-1 companion. They can be a cuddly stuffed pal, a comfy and cute pillow or a large cozy blanket. This is every parents dream! Multifunctional!

Zoobies has given me the opportunity to review one of their cuddly creations. They have a great selection of all kinds of critters and insects. I decided to go with Kojo the Croc for my daughter. When Kojo arrived I was so excited to pull him out and see just how he worked and what he was like. As a stuffed pal is adorable and incredibly soft and huggable. He is easy to transform with simple Velcro straps to flatten him out to pillow form, and a zipper to release the blanket from inside his belly. Kojo is a nice size and his blanket is surprisingly large; it allowed me to snuggle up with my daughter.

I can tell that this Zoobie is incredibly well made and will last for many years as a faithful companion for my daughter. This will be the perfect friend to take on trips! Imagine only having to bring one item that serves the purpose of three!

I can't wait to pick out more Zoobies for my little one! You should take a look at the selection, too! I'm sure you will fall in love with how cute.. and useful... they are!!

Hasbro Toys Review: Wheel Pals

Hasbro is a well known brand that offers a great variety of toys and games for kids. They have a wide range of items that are appropriate for all different age groups. They recently came out with some new additions to their Wheel Pals family. Hasbro was generous enough to send me two of these adorable toys for review.

Hasbro makes quality products, and these Wheel Pals are no exception. They are geared toward children 12 months and older. They are sturdy and well made (believe me... they have been chewed, thrown, buried under other toys and loved). Each animal in the collection is adorable. They have happy faces and are bright and colorful. All things that would draw a child's attention. They are also a lot of fun to play with, especially for children who are just gaining the concept of wheeling a toy around.

My daughter and my husband love to play with the Wheel Pals. They are great toys at a totally affordable price (approximate retail value is $3.99 each). Here is a little blurb from Hasbro about their Wheel Pals:

These delightful animal-themed pals on wheels are the perfect size for playful toddlers' little hands.  Tots will enjoy rolling and racing their colorful WHEEL PALS friends and are sure to fall in love with the animals' adorable, expressive faces.  Collect all the cheery jungle and farm friends, each sold separately.  Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

As I mentioned before, Hasbro has a great deal of products to offer for children of any age. You should check out their website or look for their products in most major retail stores. 

Winners!!

Random.org has chosen our winners for the Cedarlane and Bummas Giveaways!!

Cedarlane - #18 Ashley and #13 Bleatham
Bummas - #16 Lisa

Congratulations to our winners! E-mail notifications have been sent. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.

Thank you to everyone who entered!!

Right on the Walls Review, Giveaway and Discount Code!!

I don't know that you could find an easier way of decorating then by using wall decals. You must be realizing that this is my new kick... and I am a bit obsessed. I just think they look so good!! And you can get such unique designs and quotes... especially when you shop around at Right on the Walls. They have a great selection of decals for every room and occassion. They even have decals to put on your car!

Right on the Walls was generous enough to send me a decal of my choice for review. I decided that I needed one for my bedroom and went with a quote, "We Create our Tomorrow by what we Dream Today." This decal came all lined up the way it is supposed to be applied... wonderful for me since I have trouble lining these things up! I simply activated the glue, lined it up so it was straight and applied it. I was done within 10 minutes and it looks FABULOUS! We chose to do it in black so that it would stand out on our light colored wall and it really does stand out so nicely! I am thrilled with the results!!

And they even sent me a little bonus pink butterfly! Since this is small it was SO easy to apply and I put it up in my daughter's room. LOVE IT!

**You can have the opportunity to do some decorating with decals from Right on the Walls, too! Not only are they offering a giveaway... they are also offering a 15% discount to all my readers!! All you have to do is use the code BR15DCT at checkout. Have fun shopping!!!**

GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a $40 Gift Code to Right on the Walls!!
 
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MANDATORY ENTRY: Take a look around Right on the Walls and tell me what you would get if you won!

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5. Make a purchase from Right on the Walls (10 entries)
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This giveaway is open to everyone.
This giveaway ends on June 30, 2010 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!

Baby Blanket Winner!!

Random.org has chosen our winner for the Baby Blanket  Giveaway!!

#27 Helenlam

Congratulations to our winner! An e-mail notification has been sent. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.

Thank you to everyone who entered!!

Tweetlebug Boutique Review

Tweetlebug Boutique has one of the most adorable products I have seen! Hospital hats that are designed to let everyone know if your little one is a boy or a girl!! We can't deny it... I'm sure we've all been there... people get babies genders mixed up. I'm sure I've even done it to some sweet person who smiled an accepted my mistake. Of course when someone walked up to me and told me how cute my baby boy was I kindly smiled back and said, "yes...isn't SHE."

Tweetlebug Boutique takes the guess work out for others while making your baby shine with a stylish yet traditional hospital hat. Each hat is made from the newborn hospital hat material but has a special added touch to make it unique and special. Whether you want a flower or bow for your baby girl, or a masculine initial for your sweet baby boy.

Unfortunately I didn't know about Tweetlebug when my daughter was born, so I wasn't able to put her in a sweet little hat. But fortunately they also offer some adorable bows!! Tweetlebug was generous enough to send me a great little selection of bows for my baby girl! They are fabulous and stay in the little bit of hair that she has.

I highly recommend you check out Tweetlebug Boutique! Their hats would make the perfect gift for an expectant mom!

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A Delta Faucet Changed My Life......

So a few weeks ago I was given the fabulous opportunity to review a Delta Faucet. I sat down with my husband one evening and showed him a few I had picked out and asked if he had any suggestions. He told me which ones he liked more or less, but he wasn't over the top excited about picking one out. But we decided on one together.

The day the Delta Faucet arrived I opened the box with my husband a few feet from me. His eyes glazed over and he lifted it out of the box. You would have thought someone sent him a box of gold. Is it possible to fall in love with a faucet? If so... he did. The sleek lines.... the smooth finish.... ok, maybe I fell in love too.

That day my life changed. He carried it over to our sink and he made a face. Then he turned to me and said the most beautiful words, "maybe we should get a new sink for this faucet." He felt, and I agreed, that our sink was too "ugly" for this beautiful stainless steel faucet. Aside from the fact that our faucet has been leaking and is turning the sink all kinds of strange colors. But wait.... it gets better....... "And if we're going to put a new sink in maybe we should do the counter tops too." I should mention that there is a huge crack across our counter top... covered with packing tape. No, I did not cover it with packing tape... that is how it came with the house. But we've been living here for over 2 years with packing tape on our counter... hmmm... gross!

Can you see the tape?

Delta Faucet has helped give me a KITCHEN MAKEOVER! My wonderful hubby has even agreed to paint over the sunshine yellow walls!!!

So here it is.... the beautiful stainless steel faucet that is the start of something wonderful. (You can see it on the Delta page by clicking here) And guess what... you're all coming along for the ride! I can't imagine that this will be a simple or fast project. So I'm going to keep you updated on how it goes.... and it will all focus around my dear friend.... my Delta Faucet. I can't wait to see the finished product!!

Now of course I live with Mr. Practical and Mr. Let's Think Everything Over.... so this is clearly a "fall job." We are working on a starting date... but it looks like early September... I'm pushing for August.... haha! But don't worry... I'll keep you posted.

In the mean time... go pick out a Delta Faucet... maybe you'll get a kitchen makeover, too!!

You can also check out Delta Faucet on Facebook and Twitter!