Guy and Eva Review and Giveaway

Guy and Eva is a high quality, fashionable jewelry company. But they make buying jewelry even more fun through their unique style of business.

Become a Style Advisor:
Guy and Eva offers some amazing opportunities to serve on their team as a style advisor. They have three different areas that would allow you to have the career you've dreamed off with flexibility. It also allows you to work from home! Take a look at their website for even more details.

Host a Guy and Eva Jewelry Party:
Invite all your girlfriends over and get your hands on the latest styles being offered by Guy and Eva. By being a hostess you can take advantage of some great freebies and incentives! It's fun and rewarding! Take a look at their website for more details on setting up your Guy and Eva party!

Shop:
Guy and Eva offers a fabulous selection of items in a wide range of prices. No matter your style you are bound to find something you can't live without!

Guy and Eva launched their new spring and summer collection on March 1st and it is full of fun and stylish pieces to complete your summer ensembles. They gave me the wonderful opportunity to browse the selection and pick a piece to check out in person. It took me quite some time to decide on which piece because they offer such a nice variety of styles and colors. I had a blast flipping through their catalog, and I finally decided on the Connor necklace.

I love the color combination in this piece. I imagine myself strutting the streets of a beach town on my way to a seafood dinner wearing this necklace. I wore this with an orange sweater and got tons of compliments. I think the colors make it stand out as an unusual piece.

My experience with Guy and Eva was a very positive one. The necklace arrived quickly and was safely wrapped up in a soft bag inside a beautiful lined box. The piece has a nice weight to it. It's not to heavy hanging around your neck, but it's a quality piece. I think this one is made to last and I look forward to getting lots of use out of it!

You can check Guy and Eva out online, follow them on facebook and twitter, and keep up with them and their products on tumblr and pinterest.

Since I love this piece so much I am thrilled to be able to offer the same necklace to one of my readers (a $39.00 value).

Start Your Day on a Pure a Fresh Note with Tropicana

Mornings are a crazy time in my house. Saying that I'm not a morning person would be an understatement, and I tend to roll out of bed ten to fifteen minutes behind schedule. Then the mad rush begins to get myself and the baby dressed, get out lunches packed, try to get some breakfast on the table, and be out the door in time to drop her off at day care and get to my office on time.

Getting our day started is not an easy task but we never leave the house without a complete breakfast. After all, it is the most important meal of the day. And in my opinion, it sets the tone for the rest of the day. So we like to stop and sit down as a family before we start running again! Our family of three takes twenty minutes out of our busy morning where we simply focus on eating a healthy breakfast and talking to each other about our upcoming day. I find that time to be really special and important. And since my daughter is a major grazer, this is my opportunity to get some good food into her! Luckily for us she loves orange juice!

Tropicana has been a part of our morning routine for quite some time now. Tropicana Pure Premium is 100% pure Florida orange juice. With Tropicana being the single largest buyer of Florida fruit they support 22 Florida counties. This is a great way of supporting farmers within the US and feeling comfortable and confident in the product that you're buying.

With our family breaking out the orange juice on a daily basis it's important for us to know that we are getting the freshest juice possible. Orange juice offers a lot of healthy benefits, including vitamin C. And with the long, cold winters we want to make sure we are getting the best possible nutrients. Tropicana works with a variety of different groves that offer different microclimates and soil types. Because of these factors the oranges reach peak maturity at different times of the year. This allows for Tropicana to provide us with the freshest product throughout the entire year.

Getting each day started the right way becomes a little easier with the pure, fresh taste of Tropicana Pure Premium. I love the confidence I can feel giving it to my family and knowing that they are getting the best possible fruit that ripened at the right time. And knowing that all of the oranges in each bottle came from our neighbors to the south makes me want to buy it and support Tropicana even more. I have a lot of family in Florida so we spend vacations there sometimes. So helping to keep those groves going and getting fresh fruit growing right here in the US is very important to me.

So take a minute to stop each morning and get your day started right. Sit down with your family and talk about what's coming up that day. And while you're at it, grab a nice refreshing glass of Tropicana Pure Premium and get a taste of Florida.

Tropicana is also holding a sweepstakes where you have the chance to win one of the 100 Florida prizes, including one year supplies of Tropicana and a trip to Florida to visit an orange grove. How cool would that be?!? You can learn more and see all the rules and regulations at the Tropicana Facebook page under the "sweeps" tab.





I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Tropicana blogging program, to earn My SocialMoms Rewards Points. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. To read more posts on this topic, click here.

Doodle Roll Review

I love brilliant products that have a mom's sanity in mind. Doodle Roll is one of those brilliant products. Doodle Roll provides an all-in-one kit that has a roll of paper and crayons in a compact package. These little packages are perfect for tossing in the car or diaper bag for spur of the moment creativity time! Just imagine, waiting at a doctor's office for a long period of time and the kids are starting to lose it. Whip out the Doodle Roll and they are busy drawing, playing tic-tac-toe, writing a story... the possibilities are endless.

I was really excited to have the chance to check out the Doodle Roll. My daughter loves to color and she loves to color with someone even more. So being able to make the sheet of paper as long or short as we need is great. Having the crayons right in the package means we are never without them. And being able to toss it in the diaper bag means I can whip it out in restaurants, doctor's offices, the park, anywhere at any time.

The Doodle Roll is available in two sizes, so we keep the smaller one in the diaper bag and use the bigger one at home. It has a safe EZ tear edge that allows us to rip off her drawing neatly so it can be hung on the refrigerator. This really is a great product! Check it out today and take a moment to vote for Doodle Roll to "Get on the Shelf" at Walmart. This would make it even more convenient for you to pick one up!

Stuff Every Mom Should Know

While I was pregnant with my daughter I felt completely overwhelmed. There was so much I was supposed to know and no handbook for me to study. The answers from other moms were all the same, you'll figure it out. That didn't make me feel any better. Then once my daughter arrived within minutes I was the expert. No one knew how to take care of her better than I did. I had to instruct my mother on how to hold a baby, because clearly when I was a baby she must have done it wrong. Even with her reminding me that she did raise two children I still felt the need to instruct her on every little thing.

But every once in awhile something comes up in my mommy world that I am just baffled by. And it's always the stuff that I'm either too embarrassed to ask for help with or that no one can seem to help me with. So I was excited to check out the book, Stuff Every Mom Should Know.

This book is not your typical "how to" book. It does cover some of the basics like what foods to introduce to your baby. But then it has some really great, unique tips that I myself went searching for on the internet, like what to pack in your carry on when traveling with a baby. It even has the lyrics to some of those lullabies that you start singing only to realize you only know the first 5 words.

I love how this book covers more than just the baby stage. It covers little kids, big kids, and tweens. And I love that it does cover some serious topics in a light way, like how to keep your kids safe on the internet.

This pocket sized book is a great one for every mom to read. And a fun gift to give to that overwhelmed new mother to help her relax and realize it never gets easier... haha! Just kidding.

Pinterest... Consuming All My Time

Is anyone else finding themselves being sucked into the world of Pinterest? Seriously, I sit down at the computer to do a little browsing and I look up 3 hours later. I don't know how it happens... but I think they need to start support groups to help us "addicts" better manage our time on there.

So the question I most often get when trying to explain Pinterest to newbies is what kind of stuff I "pin." Well, I think my biggest board is my FOOD board. Recipes are flying around on Pinterest and the images truly make my mouth water. From desserts to crock pot recipes... I have enough recipes pinned to feed my family for a year. The only problem is that I am pinning all the wrong food. Where is the healthy recipe board? I must search for it today.

Brownie Batter Dip... yes, please!

My next biggest pinning area of obsession is birthday ideas for kids. I have found the cutest DIY projects to make a birthday super cute! My Minnie Mouse board is overflowing with cupcake designs, favors for the guests, and decorations. This year we are doing a princess party for my daughter's 3rd birthday, so my board for that is constantly being updated. Some people are so creative!

My pinning list goes on and on. I have decorating ideas for my house, products that I love... or dream of having, crafts for every holiday. The possibilities are endless on Pinterest. But I warn you... it is addicting.

You can check out my Pinterest by clicking on the "Follow Me on Pinterest" button on the top right of this page or clicking HERE. Do you pin? Leave me a link to your boards so I can check them out! Happy Pinning!

Classic Books for Brilliant Babies

Have you heard of the popular Baby Lit series? It began with the inspirations of Pride and Prejudice and Romeo and Juliet and turning them into board books for babies. Now of course they are not taking the language or even the story, but simply using artwork and elements to introduce children to classics while still gearing the books towards the intended age group of newborn to 3 years old.

Now they have released two new titles, Jane Eyre: A Baby Lit Primer, and Alice in Wonderland: A Baby Lit Colors Primer. I was very excited to get to check out these books in person and share them with my daughter.

 

Jane Eyre focuses on teaching children to count. Throughout the board book you experience beautiful pictures that go along with the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte. It's a great way to introduce your children to a world of classic literature while still remaining true to their level of understanding and interest.

Alice in Wonderland takes your child into an exploration of colors with illustrations reflecting Lewis Carroll's classic story. This books is filled with bright and vivid illustrations that had my daughter's full attention.

I think these books are brilliant. They are fun and educational at an appropriate level while still introducing children to classic literature. The illustrations are just beautiful! I would highly recommend you check these books out.

Silverlicious Game for Nintendo DS

Following the enchanting storyline of Silverlicious™ written and illustrated by Victoria Kann, Silverlicious the game lets players set out on an adventure as Pinkalicious who has lost her ability to taste anything sweet.  Help Pinkalicious regain her sweet tooth as you practice kindness, good manners and helping others in need.  Unlock magical rewards including butterflies, sparkle rides and fireworks, as you explore the beautiful lands and meet new friends. Along the way you’ll learn that true sweetness comes from much more than cupcakes and cookies.  Whether playing alone or with others, Silverlicious the game creates an imaginative and fun way to drive home the importance of kindness and manners.

Additional Silverlicious In-Game Features:

Collectables: Dress up Pinkalicious in three different costumes from a beautiful dress to fairy catching gear; accessorize her outfits with over 20 collectible accessories!

Meet Fun Friends: Explore across holiday-themed neighborhoods and meet new friends like Carlos Cupid, Edgar the Easter bunny, Easter chicks and more!

Holiday-Themed Neighborhoods: Twirl, glide and dance in three holiday favorite lands including Very Valentine’s, Easter Excitement and Christmas Caroling.

Positive Messages:  All modes and gameplay focus on the importance of practicing kindness and good manners, like using “please” and “thank you” to increase the sweetness meter.

Rewards: Gain special rewards and bonus items for performing acts of kindness!

This game is perfect for the little girl in your life. A video game that promotes kindness and good manners? You really can't go wrong. The graphics are fun and inviting for girls. I really liked the dress up section where you could put different outfits on your character.  The adventures are fun as you meet new people, earn rewards, and do different activities. Your little girl can really get wrapped up in a sweet world with this fun game for the Nintendo DS! And you can feel good about her playing a video game for hours.

Developed by First Playable, Silverlicious for Nintendo DS is rated “E” for Everyone by the ESRB.  For additional information about GameMill’s line of products, please visit: www.game-mill.com.

How To Con Your Kid

Let's not deny it. As parents we all know the question has passed through all of our minds. How do I con my kid into doing what I want/need them to do? I know I've been there. Sometimes in times of desperation and sometimes just because I know there has to be an easier way. Being a parent is hard! And this book is hysterical, if not down right useful.

David Borgenicht and James Grace are dads. They have stood in our shoes and asked our questions. But they have ingeniously come up with the answers. But they didn't do it alone, so don't feel too bad that you didn't come up with the answers first. They enlisted the help of their wives (yes, they are first on the list because they are all knowing), doctors, family therapists, and other parents to try and figure out the world of children. 

This book covers a wide range of areas where cons might be useful. And to be honest, a lot of the "cons" are common sense. They take the things we all know about kids and make them useful and relevant at some of the most frustrating times. We all know kids like to make their own decisions and have some control. So why not let them make decisions in a controlled manner. Give them two choices, both of which work for you, so they think they are making the decision but it's still a decision you wanted them to make.

This book is full of tips and tricks to make many situations easier. It's a fun book and I am sure you'll walk away with a trick or two. 

For more information or to post your own cons and queries, please visit www.quirkbooks.com/conyourkid .

A Disney Day with Jamilas Accessories

Jamila's Accessories is the perfect place to shop for your little princess! With the selection of hair bows and tutu's you will be in your glory! From holidays to everyday you can find something sweet and stylish. And I was lucky enough to receive two beautiful bows for this fun event!

These bows are fun fun fun! I LOVE the feather look of the red Minnie Mouse bow. It makes it really unique. It is one of my daughter's favorites and she has worn it on several occasions.

The red Minnie Mouse bow also matched out matching shirts that we wore on our first day in Disney! Here is a picture of my little one meeting Daisy Duck wearing a Jamilias bow. Lots of people commented on her bow and asked where we got it. It was the perfect accessory!

I couldn't be happier with the quality and look of the two bows I received. Every bow is heat sealed and made with care. The prices are very fair and the turn around time is fast. Head on over and browse this great selection!