Very Cool Recipe Tool

Have you ever wondered if there was a website where you could input ingredients that you have and you would then have different recipes displayed? I have thought about this many of times. I have stuff to cook with, but I don't know what to make. Well, tonight I found a site that I definitely have bookmarked.

The site is RecipeMatcher. Like I mentioned before, you type in all your ingredients and then it will display different recipes you can make. This is totally cool! You can pick what types of recipes you want too. Some include Breakfast, Side Dishes, Crock Pot Recipes, Italian, American and more.

Be sure to check it out!

Stefani

Honest Kids Review And Giveaway

As many of you know, I am always looking for beverages for my children that are not loaded with sugar. After taking a nutrition class last year, I learned how much sugar is in some of the drinks I was giving my kids.

I have found a great drink for all my children that contains half the amount sugar that most kids’ drinks have and contains NO high fructose corn syrup. I received a Variety Pack of the Honest Kids drinks from Honest Beverages for review. Not only did my kids try it out, I wanted to try it out for myself. With my first drink I knew it did not have that much sugar in it. I looked on the back of the pouch and it only had 10 carbohydrates too! I am one that watches my carbs so I knew this was something I could drink as well. I really liked the taste of these drinks and so did my 3 daughters. They are a great thirst quencher!

There are some other cool interesting facts about Honest Kids that I wanted to share with you. They are USDA-certified organic drinks. I know many of you moms are now going for the organic stuff for your children. They only have 40 calories per serving and provide 100% of the daily recommend Vitamin C. You can purchase Honest Kids at Whole Foods Markets, Target, Babies “R” Us and Sam’s Club.

Honest Kids is also partnering with TerraCycle and Capri Sun to convert their used drink pouches into fashionable schools supplies. These supplies will sold at select Target, Walgreens and Office Max stores. This is being done to work towards a more healthier environment.

The friendly people at Honest Beverages is giving one of my lucky readers a chance to win a Variety Pack of Honest Kids drink pouches too! This is a 24-pouch variety pack of these 6.75fl oz lunchbox friendly pouches.

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit the Honest Beverages website and tell me which is your favorite product and flavor is your favorite or you would like to try. Please pick something other than the Honest Kids Drinks.

Extra Entries:
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7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Honest Beverages.

This giveaway will run through midnight on March 14, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

They are also having a contest where you can name their new Honest Kids apple drink. Your child may submit up to 3 name suggestions. The Grand Prize is: winning name may appear on the pouches, the winner's name will appear as the "Ultimate Honest Kid" on their website, a 1 year supply of Honest Kids and a selection of Wild Planet Toys. For more info visit: http://www.honesttea.com/news/contests/apple/

Good Luck
Stefani

Need A Website Built?

Not everyone has the time or experience to build their own website. I was lucky enough to teach myself HTML when I was pregnant with my first daughter in 1996. Since then I have created many websites and blogs. I think that I enjoy blogging more though. I am addicted to designing sites!

If you are in need of having a website built, check out the services provided by Web Full Circle. They offer website design services as well as many other services. They have won lots of awards so they must be good!

Good Luck
Stefani

Cute Maternity Clothes

I remember each time I was pregnant, I always wanted cute maternity clothes to wear. I wanted clothes that fit me good but also looked cute at the same time. I loved those maternity shirts that showed off my baby in my belly. Sometimes it was hard to find maternity clothes in local shops that I really liked. I have found several online shops though that sell some very cute and trendy maternity clothes.

One of these shops is ChulaMama. They have some very cute maternity swimsuits. I never had one of these during any of my pregnancies. If you are looking for pants, they have an awesome variety of maternity bottoms too! f you are looking for things organic, they have an organic product line as well. They have organic bedding, blankets, furniture, baby stuff, room decor and more.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Country Bob's Giveaway Winners

I am happy to announce my two winners for my Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce Giveaway. This sauce is really awesome! I have been using it on my chicken breasts and oh is it so yummy.







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Here are your random numbers:

4 22 

Timestamp: 2009-02-27 18:28:25 UTC

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The winners are
Mom2ANutBall from Noodles And Nuggets

and

Francine from Television News, Spoilers and More

I will be sending you two ladies emails shortly. Please respond within 48 hours or I will have to choose another winner.

Congratulations
Stefani

I Need New Couches

When does it come time to replace your old furniture? Before Hannah was born, we bought a set of light beige leather sofas. Heck, they may have even been white. Hannah is now almost 5 years old and there has been a ton of wear and tear on each Couch . We were pretty lucky with keeping them rip free until about 6 months ago when Hannah decided to use her little pair of scissors on them. Now we have a hole in one of the Couches that is only getting bigger.

As much as I would like to buy a new set now, my son is only 1 years old and I think I might like to keep these old ones until he is a little older.

I did find some awesome couches and Sofas at www.buycouchesonline.com. The picture in this post is of an Italian Reclining Sofa. This would look so awesome in m y living room! They have a great selection of couches that you would probably want too!

Stefani

$3 Gevalia Coffee Deal

If you love coffee, you are not going to want to miss out on this awesome deal from Gevalia. For those that have never heard of Gevalia, they have some awesome tasting coffee.

They are having a promotion right now that you can get 3 half pound boxes of coffee and a travel mug for only $3.00. The shipping is FREE too. They have over 25 different blends of coffee to choose from.

For those that drink coffee, you know that 3 boxes of gourmet coffee and a FREE stainless steel travel mug is a steal of a deal. Now they also have TEA too if you prefer some hot tea over coffee.

I am ordering mine today! I am going to pick Breakfast Blend, Cinnamon and Hazel Nut!

Enjoy
Stefani

First Juice Review

When it comes to my children I try to give them beverages that are healthy and not loaded with sugar. I have heard of the drink First Juice® and had been wanting to see if my son would drink it. Since he is young, I wanted to start him off on the right path! You know how some kids can be picky, especially if they have already been drinking all these drinks loaded with sugar. They also might not be keen to try it if they know it is good for them. Since my son is only 1, he does not know how healthy and nutritious this stuff is for him.

When I received First Juice® for review, I immediately was drawn to the fact that they contained purple carrot. I had never heard of a purple carrot and had to jump online to see a purple carrot for myself. To my surprise, I found lots of pages and pictures online of purple carrots. Where have I been? I then had to taste First Juice® for myself. Yes, these drinks taste good.

First Juice® is an organic drink that has been designed especially for our little ones. It comes in some very unique flavors. They are (Apple & Carrot), (Banana & Carrot), (Blueberry & Purple Carrot) and (Peach & Purple Carrot). First Juice® may also be appealing to older children and adults. It has been designed with the right amount of flavor for toddlers developing taste buds. This is in hopes of steering your toddler to appreciate flavorful drinks with less sugar. They cut the sugar in 100% juice and do not add anything artificial. They have came up with some very unique flavors your children will love.

First Juice comes in a cool 8oz sippy top bottles. You then can also purchase 32 oz bottles to refill to the sippy bottles. Then there are the 8oz playgroup packs of twelve. My son is still learning how to drink from a sippy cup so I have been using the 32oz bottle to fill up his sippy cup here at home.

If you are looking for a healthy, organic juice for your young one, try First Juice® today!

You can buy it online at their site by visiting: www.FirstJuice.com

Enjoy
Stefani

More Dream Home Stuff

My bathroom is way too small. It is crowded with just one of us in it. If I could change another part of my house it would be to have a bigger bathroom if not two bathrooms. I always have wanted a walkin tub in my bathroom. I am only 33 so I still think I will achieve my dream home one day! With having 3 daughters I am going to be doomed with only having a one bathroom house. So far since they are not teenagers yet, I have not had to fight for the bathroom yet.

Looking For A Job?

With the economy the way it is, some people are finding it hard to find a job. People are losing their jobs and not being able to find a replacement. Many will sit on the internet looking for jobs that are already been browsed by hundreds if not thousands of other job seekers.

Lightship Research has a different approach to finding a job. They believe into tapping into the less competitive. This might be the answer if you have been looking for a job but are having no luck. You can find out more about their approach by visiting their website at: http://www.lightshipresearch.com/revsearchphilosophy.htm

Until Next Time
Stefani

Need More Bedrooms

My son is getting bigger each and everyday. When I bought my home, I was not planning on having any more children. So with that, a 3 bedroom house was okay for our family of 5. Then in 2007 I got pregnant with my son. We have an add on room to our house but it is in the back and not a room where I want to put my son. We were thinking of fixing it up for our daughters, but this room might just give them too much freedom. So sounds like we might have to do some re-modeling to our home soon as I don't see myself buying a new one.

One thing I want to do is put those wooden blinds on the outside of all my windows. I like to be able to make my house sort of private at times. We tend to have people that just like to drop by to say hello and there are times when I don't want to answer. Those blinds can also keep the sun from shining. Since I don't have central cooling, the summer months can be really hot here. If I had lots of money I would move into a 5 bedroom house though so I could have my own office.

Guess I better get to making some money!

Stefani

Reusable Bag Depot Giveaway Winner

Here is the winning number of the Reusable Bag Depot Giveaway:

Here are your random numbers:

151 

Timestamp: 2009-02-25 07:03:21 UTC

The winner is Sarah!

I will be sending an email to you Sarah shortly. You will have 48 hours to respond or I will have to choose another winner.

Congratulations
Stefani

Protect -A-Bed Review

When it comes time to go to bed, I always hope for a good nights rest. Until recently, I was just using sheets and blankets on my bed. Know, when I received a Premium Mattress Protector from Protect-A-Bed, I ran to my room to put it on my mattress. I could not wait to go to sleep to see if it made a difference. I think it really has because my husband is complaining less about me snoring. Yes, I tend to snore at night.

You are probably thinking what is so important about a mattress protector? Well they guarantee you a healthy and anti-allergy sleep zone. It has a dust mite and allergy protection barrier. Every night when you go to sleep, you lose about a pint of body fluids through your skin pores and mouth. You also lose tons of skin flakes. If your mattress is not protected, you are creating a perfect breeding ground for bacteria and dust mites.

This mattress protector is also waterproof. The day after I put it on my bed, I was changing my sons diaper and he kind of got my bed wet if you know what I mean. I was relieved that I had the protector on my mattress.

If you are thinking of buying a new mattress, I would buy one of these before you do. My mattress is not knew but it still needs protection. Honestly, I wish I would have had one of these sooner! They even come with a 10 year guarantee!

They also have pillow protectors and crib protectors for those of you interested in protecting your little ones.

You can find out more information or buy a mattress from Protect-A-Bed by visiting: http://www.protectabed.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Know Who Is In Your Neighborhood

Just a few weeks ago there was a man that tried to abduct two girls walking home from our children's school. We live right behind the school and normally would have our two older daughters walk home since it is but only a few minutes for them to get home. Since this has happened we are sure to take them to school as well as pick them up. You can never be too safe when it comes to your children.

If you are wondering if you have any predators in your neighborhood, there is a website where you can track local sex offenders. You can visit the site http://www.tracksexoffenders.net/ and type in your zip code. It will then tell you how many are in your neighborhood. I typed in my zip code and it said I have 67 offenders in my area. You then have the option to get complete reports that allow you to type in any address and run a detailed report that will include a map, photographs and addresses of the offenders.

I have four children so I am one that likes to know if I have these type of people living near me, especially on my street. To my luck, there is not any on my street or any of the streets real close to me.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Something For Your Websites

Do you have a website and wondering how to create easy forms? I have been using the same scripts for years but have been looking for an easier way to create forms. There is a website called eFormit.com that is an easy form builder. You use the site to make your own custom contact forms, survey forms, order forms, request forms and whatever other forms you want to create. Adding forms to your site is a great way to be able to let your visitors interact with you. Some people use these types of forms instead of using their email address on their site. I am sure you have submitted a contact form on a site one time or another for the owner of the website to contact you back.

What is cool about this site is that it does not require any programming, software or hosting. You simply design your form and add some code to your website. They have different packages depending on what you need. If you only need one form or two, you can sign up for their free package. If you have multiple forms you need, they have different pricing packages to meet your needs.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Aquasana Review

I LOVE drinking water every day. My husband is the one in our family that needs to drink more water. I am lucky that I got my children drinking lots of water at early ages as they prefer drinking water over most beverages too. I used to have bottled water delivered, but that became an expense I wanted to get rid of. With the economy the way it is, I decided to cut back on things that we really could live without.

When I received a Aquasana Water Filter System to review, I could not have been more excited. Since I quit buying the bottled water, I have switched back to drinking water from the tap. I have to admit that I also have been drinking less water than I used to. For some reason, when drinking tap water I think about the impurities that may be in the water. With having this water filter, I am now back to drinking my 64oz+ a day. My kids are even happy that they are drinking clean water. When they came home from school the day I installed it, they were like "what is that". I told them it was a water filter and they were really excited. They went directly to the faucet to try it out! They have their thumbs up too!

I received the Aquasana AQ-4000 which can be installed as a counter top or under the sink system. I decided to install it as a counter top system to show off everyone that comes over that we have filtered water. This system filters out chlorine, lead, VOCs, THMs, MTBE, Crypto and Giardia and most other common contaminants. This system was very easy to install. At first I was going to wait around for my husband to install it, but decided to install it myself. I was proud of myself after I did the installation all by myself. You can literally install this thing in seconds!

If you are drinking tap water, I suggest using one of these systems too! Drinking contaminated water can cause significant health problems and is one of the leading initiators of epidemic disease. Aquasana has been Awarded "Best Buy" by Consumer Digest Magazine for 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. It produces higher quality water than any bottled water or any other home filtration system.

You can buy an Aquasana Water Filter system by visiting: http://www.aquasanastore.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Cool Art For Your Walls

Have you seen those canvas art pictures that have two ore more pieces to make one picture? I have pictured a couple in this post to show you what I am talking about. I just love these types of canvas prints. I have been wanting a set but have not found the perfect set for my living room. These make the perfect wall art in my opinion. I am one that is sort of picky on the types of art I put on my walls, but I really would like something like these though!

The site MyWhiteWalls.com has these types ofm canvas art that I have been looking for. They have a huge variety too! They sell single canvas, 2 piece sets, 3 piece sets and so on. The five piece sets are really cool. You can search by size, set size or type of print you are looking for.

The pictures in this post are a couple of my favorite prints from this site. What is cool also is this site offers FREE shipping with promo code 123. If you have plain white walls, it is now time to get to decorating!

Until Next Time
Stefani

Baby Human Review And Giveaway

My son Christopher is learning to feed himself each and every day. He still eats the puree baby food but I am giving him new foods he can feed himself with all the time. He loves to be able to pick things up from his high chair and feed himself. He was very excited to get get some Baby Human spoons to eat and play with. The first thing he did was stick them in his mouth which I expected him to.

These spoons look a tad bit funny but he loves them. These spoon help promote self feeding through playing with them. They help your baby transition to a real spoon through the use of these ones.

These play and learn spoons are made of durable rubber which makes them safe to use as well as tough enough to keep up with your baby's play. They have a unique handle and are dual-headed which makes them very interesting to your baby. They are double sided which allows for left or right handed use. Your baby can become familiar with the feel and hand-eye coordination associated with using a real spoon.

My son really is digging these. I have to admit that he loves playing with them more than anything. Since he is teething he has been using them as a teether. These would make a great gift for anyone you know with a baby or toddler.

Baby Human is giving 5 of my lucky readers a chance to win a set of these cool Play & Learn Baby Spoons.

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit the Baby Human website and tell me something you learned about their products or company.

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
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6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Baby Human.

This giveaway will run through midnight on March 9, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

Snog Balm Review

This winter has been causing many chapped lips at my house. If you have kids, having a tube of some lip protection is a must. I was recently given a tube of Snog Balm to try out. This stuff is super cool!

This pocket sized lip balm with give you soft, moisturized lips in seconds. It will soothe and smooth those chapped lips that this winter may be causing you. Snog Balm has advanced ingredients that will penetrate the dry lips instead of just sitting on your lip's surface.

I like that this stuff can fit right into your pocket. If you have children, this is something they can fit into their pocket and take to school with them. No more chapped lips!

Snog Balm comes in 4 different flavors (Strawberry Tease, Cheeky Mint, Naked and Virgin Cherry).

You can find out more about this product or buy it at: http://www.snogbalm.com

Until Next Time
Stefani

What Is Forex Trading?

I have heard the term Forex Trading on the internet for months. I am not one that likes to trade anything to do with money so I really have been ignoring the whole thing for as long as I have been hearing about it. Today I finally decided to look into what Forex Trading really is. Since I like to make money, I thought I should at least know what it is that so many people are talking about.

Here is the definition that I found of Forex Trading online:

The foreign exchange (currency or forex or FX) market exists wherever one currency is traded for another.

This is a market that is going 24 hours a day and five times a week. It is a non-stop cash trading market where currencies of nations are traded via brokers. So it looks like an investor's goal in the Forex trading market is to profit from foreign currency movements. This seems to be huge around the internet. I don't think I will get involved but in searching I found there are many of the Forex Trading brokers such as IBFX Forex Trading.

Do you have any experience with this?

Until Next Time
Stefani

Are You Moving Soon?

When moving to a different state, sometimes you wonder about which moving service will you use. Here in California there are a few major moving companies that I would consider using. What if you were moving to Alaska though? Or maybe even Hawaii? These types of movies seem a bit tricky because there is a huge land of water separates them from the United States. There is a company called ABF U-Pack Moving that solves this problem. They offer a service called ReloCube or ocean container. This was the first I have heard of this service, but glad I know about it now. I just might want to pack up and move to Hawaii someday. Beings that I work from home, I can basically live wherever I want!

Stefani

Back To The Tap Review

I love to drink water. Those say you should drink eight 8oz glasses of water per day. I think I might just drink that or more. Sometimes I drink an occasional soda or energy drink, but most of the time I will prefer a cold glass of water. I have to admit though that I have drank many of the plastic bottled waters. I threw the plastic bottles away because I am too lazy to recycle.

I was really excited to get a Back To The Tap plastic water bottle. This sports bottle is designed to filter as I drink. It is comprised of an FDA approved #4 plastic which can safely be refilled at any residential or commercial tap source. Each of these bottles can filter up to 80 gallons of water and effectively reduces chlorine, lead, mercury, copper and other biological impurities.

I got used to drinking bottled water but now I am back to drinking water from my tap. What I do is fill up my Back To The Tap water bottle and keep it in the refrigerator. I feel good about drinking from it because I know Iwon't be throwing the bottle away.

You can purchase a 16oz or 27oz Back To the Tap filtered sports bottle or replacement filters at: www.BackToTheTap.com. For each bottle that is purchased, they donate $1 to further Earth Share's mission. This is a national federation dedicated to supporting vital environment and conservation organizations that work in protecting the environment.

PakNak Giveaway Winners

Here are your random numbers:

54 24 56 

Timestamp: 2009-02-20 01:29:02 UTC

The winners for my PakNak Giveaway are:

Susan, tatertot374 and Sarah

I will be sending an email shortly to the three winners. You will have 48 hours to respond or I will unfortunately have to pick a new winner.

Congratulations!

Stefani

Zarbees Cough Syrup Review And Giveaway

My daughter Hannah caught a cold almost 2 weeks ago and still has a terrible cough. The cough gets worse at night which makes it hard for her to get a good nights rest. She has one of those coughs caused by an itchy and scratchy throat. I feel really bad for her that she has to go through this. We took her to the doctor a couple days ago and they said there was not much we could do but that maybe some honey might soothe her throat. I told her about the cough syrup Zarbees that included honey in it.

Zarbees sent me samples of their lemon and cherry flavored cough syrup to review. This stuff happened to come just in time. I am glad it came before I took Hannah to the doctor so I had a chance to ask the daughter if it was okay to use. I have been using it to help Hannah with her yucky cough during the day and especially at night. At first Hannah was a little unsure about it when she tried it at first. She is used to over the counter cough syrup that tastes like medicine. She said this tastes like honey. So on her second dose of it, she was good to go.

Zarbees is not just honey, it has a special blend of dark honey, vitamins and other natural ingredients. They have created an incredibly effective cough syrup remedy to sooth irritated throats and calm those yucky coughs. This stuff is even safe enough to be used in children ages 12 months and older. My son just turned 1 and the doctor advised I could use it with him too! With each dose of ZarBee's your child receives their daily serving of vitamin C. Pretty cool huh?

Zarbees comes in two yummy flavors. You can get it in both cherry or lemon. I have found that Hannah likes it better when I keep it cold. You can purchase a bottle of Zarbees on line for $9.99.

Zarbees is giving 3 of my lucky readers a chance to win 2 bottles of Zarbees (a bottle of lemon and a bottle of cherry).

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit the Zarbees website and tell me something you learned about their products or company. Also tell me which flavor you would purchase if you were to purchase some.

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter - leave a link to your Tweet in your comment.
5) Stumble this giveaway with StumbleUpon. Leave your SU user name in your comment.
6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Zarbees.

This giveaway will run through midnight on March 5, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

Wants For My Home

When I moved into my house a few years ago the windows on my house had just been replaced. They are nice doubled pane windows that should last for years to come. What I do want is some wood shutters for the outside to keep out the sun. I have seen these on other homes around my neighborhood and I really like them.

This is one of the home improvements I hope to make soon. I would also like a built in pool too! I can always dream can't I?

Until Next Time
Stefani

All Star Buddies Review

Have you heard of the All Star Buddies. These are more than just athletic themed stuffed animals. Each of these stuffed animals belongs to a virtual world called Varsity Heights. Each toy comes with a secret code that will unlock your backpack and allow you to earn unlimited coins. You can also receive extra bonus coins that can be used to buy things online for your virtual friend.

I don't know about your kids, but mine love to play these types of online virtual games. I was lucky enough to receive the whole set of 7 for my children. They were so excited to get theirs and they hopped online to unlock their codes to get access to the new virtual world.

Varsity Heights is a sports themed online world where kids of all ages can come together to have fun, compete and socialize together. Adventures come to life through playing games you’ve never played before and learning about new and exciting topics. In Varsity Heights, every kid can be an “All Star”! You start by creating and customizing your own buddy. There are seven sports balls to choose from and lots of expressive, fun features to customize each of your Buddies. Once you have created your buddy you can start playing games, learn, shop and more!



Find out more about All Star Buddies at: http://www.AllStarBuddies.com

Until Next Time
Stefani

Hip-T Giveaway Winner

Here are your random numbers:

97

Timestamp: 2009-02-18 11:31:24 UTC

Mtlgrl4evr is my winner. I will be sending you an email shortly. You will have only 48 hours to respond.

Congratulations!
Stefani

Make Your Own Buttons

You know those buttons that you wear on your shirts. You will see many of them around at election time. They have been around for many years. I found a website where you can buy the button makers and supplies to make your own. For me, I can't have these buttons on me because I have a little toddler in the house who would love to get a hold of one of these and poke me. I can't wear any type of jewelry without him trying to rip it off me. I might want to make some for my website or something in the future though!

Thought someone might be interested!

Stefani

Me4Kids Review

Having four children, I am going to have bruises, scrapes and lots of boo boos. I found a family owned company that sells some very neat first aid products. This company is Me4Kidz. I was lucky to receive a Medibuddy for review.

Me4Kidz, like I mentioned is family owned and operated. The products are made in the USA and 10% of their profits go to the disabled community. They also use 100% recycled plastic which means they are helping with saving our environment.

This Medibuddy is a great addition for your purse, car or diaper bag. It contains 40 items that include:

(15) 3/4 “ X 3” Red, Blue & Yellow Crayon Bandages
(1) 3” Knee & Elbow Bandage
(1) Sting Relief Pad
(4) 2” X 2” Gauze Pads (2 Two Packs)
(3) 5” X 8” Antiseptic Wipes (sting free)
(1) Burn Relief Cream
(2) Antibiotic Ointments
(12) Kid Friendly Fun Stickers
(1) Carry Anywhere Case.

Me4kidz has more than just the Medibuddy. They have a Medibag which is a large kid friendly first aid kit as well as Bandage Buddy, Diaper Bag Buddy and a Medibag for Petz.

My Medibuddy is packed safely in my diaper bag which goes with me everywhere. You just never know when you are going to need a bandage for a boo boo!

Enjoy
Stefani

Baby Bee Bags Review

For those of you that know, I am a purse and tote bag freak. I just love them and can never have enough. My husband gets irritated if we go to a department store and I run off to see if there is a new purse I might just have to buy.

I have honestly found my most favorite diaper bag of all time. I have 4 children and have had my share of diaper bags. I was actually using a designer purse for a diaper bag until I received my Eglan Baby Bee diaper bag. When there site mentions they are the "Perfect" diaper bag, they speak the truth. I am very protective over this thing too! When I put it in my SUV, I make sure it is behind the passenger seat by my son's car seat so that my other 3 other children don't step on it. I want to keep it looking new as long as I can. I plan to use this bag even after my son does not need a diaper bag anymore.

Are you wondering why I think this bag is so perfect? Well, for one is has the right amount of pockets inside and out. It has two outside bottle or sippy cup pockets as well as two in the inside. Can never have enough room for your child's refreshments. This bag can be worn as a backpack or as a bag with straps. Ever been somewhere and you have nothing to lay your baby on? This bag has a 2nd zippered compartment that unzips into a large and padded changing pad that is detachable. Super cool in my book! I absolutely LOVE the patterns they have. Mine is the Pink Swirl that is pictured above in this post.

I could go on and on about how much I love this diaper bag. My whole family is being constantly reminded how much I love my diaper bag when we go out. I would give one of these as a gift to any of my friends or family that I know who was pregnant that had not received a diaper bag yet. This would be their favorite gift I bet! I wish I would have had one of these earlier.

You can buy these bags or find out more information by visiting the Baby Bee website at: http://www.babybeebags.com

Enjoy
Stefani

OneSource Free Trial

Have you heard of One Source? They offer a comprehensive source of global information for companies, industries and executives. They can help you select the best company, executive, industry or news provider. They are constantly monitoring and assessing provider content to ensure their clients the highest quality of business intelligence.

Some main things that OneSource does do is help businesses find new prospects, target key executives, understand your customers, develop effective messages and sell more to your existing accounts. They do a ton more, just thought I would mention some of their main qualities.

You can request a Free Business Information Trial
on their website.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Cowboy Boots For Kids

I just love cowboy boots on little kids. They are just so cute, especially on little boys. When my son is old enough to wear them, I am going to have to get him a pair. One of our friends had their little girl dress up as a cowgirl for Halloween last year. I thought she looked so darling.

If you are looking for cowboy boots for your son or daughter, check out the selection of boots at Cavender's. They have an awesome selection of western wear for adults too. If you are into cowboy hats, check out their Stetson hats.

Until Next Time
Stefani

See Elton John In Las Vegas

I can remember listening to Elton John when I was a child. My mom used to love listening to his songs so of course I would be listening to them too. My favorite song of his is "Candle In The Wind'. I also really like the song "Rocket Man". Of course I enjoy all of his songs though. His music can be very soothing and relaxing to listen to. I have one of them stuck in my head as I write this post.

Are you going to be near Las Vegas anytime soon? Elton John will be playing in Las Vegas this year in April. He has twelve different shows that you can get tickets for right now. His first show is April 7, 2009. From what I have read, Elton John will sing his classic melodies but they will have some new twists to them. This sounds pretty cool huh? They will also have a 90 minute visual show as well. They will have videos that play on a LED screen that are larger than life size. It may be something you will want to take your husband to on a date he will remember forever.

To see what what shows are available visit: Las Vegas Shows

Until Next Time
Stefani

Happygreenbee Review And Giveaway

My daughter Hannah absolutely LOVES dresses. Know that when I received a package from Happygreenbee, Hannah was anxious to see what was inside. She was hoping it was something for her! I told her it was a very cute dress that she was really going to like. She told me to hurry and take it out of the package. There was no waiting, she wanted to put it on right then and there. We happened to be having a BBQ that day with a bunch of friends and Hannah was the hit of the party with her new Petal Dress. All the moms wanted to know where Hannah got her cute dress.


Happygreenbee has one of the cutest lines of organic clothing for children. They have tops, bottoms, dresses, sportswear, hats, socks and tights. If you like to dress your children in stripes and bright colors, you will LOVE this clothing line too! I also love the fact that the clothing is organic. Clothing that is made with organically grown cotton does not retain toxic residues. This clothing line is made with pure, natural, and breathable fiber.

What is also cool about this company is the history of the person who has founded it. You know the company Burt's Bees? I just LOVE their prdoucts! Well, Roxanne, one of the founders of Burt's Bees decided she wanted a new challenge after selling the multimillion dollar company in 2003. She began sewing the seeds of her new venture and along came Happygreenbee.

I am honored to get to host a giveaway for one a pair of Happygreenbee tights. The winner will get to choose the color and size of their choice. Their tights are soft and stretchy organic cotton tights that are available in a rainbow of garden fresh colors that will retain their shape but expand to allow plenty of room for growth! These tights are free from toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, our organically grown cotton promotes healthy, happy habitats!


How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit the Happygreenbee website and tell me which is your favorite item as well as the color you like.

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter - leave a link to your Tweet in your comment.
5) Stumble this giveaway with StumbleUpon. Leave your SU user name in your comment.
6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Happygreenbee.

This giveaway will run through midnight on March 1, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

Tiny Tag Designs Giveaway Winners

I would like to announce the two winners for my Tiny Tag Designs Giveaway.

Here are your random numbers:

44 115 

Timestamp: 2009-02-15 21:45:14 UTC

The first winner of the Original Sterling Silver Necklace is:

Maggie of Maggie Sue Designs


The second winner of the Little Girl's Heart Pendant Necklace is:

Melane of Ramblings Of A Wannabe Writer




Congratulations ladies! I will be sending you emails shortly. You will only have 48 hours to email me back with your mailing information.

Stefani

Sister Schubert's Giveaway

I just want to say that I LOVE Sister Schubert's products. I am one that loves all sorts of bread! That is one form of carbohydrates that I just cannot give up. A couple weeks ago I did a product review on a few of their awesome products that I got to try. For those that did not get a chance to read my review, view it here.

What is so neat about these products is the history that comes with them. These delicious breads really started out as homemade. They became so popular that Sister Schubert has to setup a commercial bakery. After much popularity, a state of the art facility in Alabama was opened in 1994. By 1998 there were two expansions made and over 1 million rolls being baked each day. Now that is a LOT of bread.

I am excited to announce that the lovely people at Sister Schubert's is offering one of my lucky readers a Large Gift Basket full of their tasty goodies. This is a custom hand-painted basket that comes complete with two pans of rolls and your choice of one of the following: Sister Schubert's own Cranberry Nut Bread; Fly-Off-the-Plate Pancake Mix with Blackberry Patch Syrup; or Cinnamon Pecan Coffee Cake Mix with Blackberry Patch Fruit Butter. This basket also includes Mook’s Cheese Straws, 2 packs of Red Diamond Estate coffee and a hand-decorated, seasonal cookie.

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit Sister Schubert's and tell me which product you would like to try or which recipe you would like to try.

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter - leave a link to your Tweet in your comment.
5) Stumble this giveaway with StumbleUpon. Leave your SU user name in your comment.
6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Sister Schubert's.

This giveaway will run through midnight on February 28, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

Do You Like To Play The Slots?

I remember when I used to have to drive all the way to Reno to be able to play some slot machines. If I was to try to gamble, it would be the slots for me. I have one game in particular that I always look for. For me, Reno is only an hour and a half drive away. It was fun when I would go and win, because the drive home would not feel so bad as opposed to if I had lost. See with me, if I win something small I will stop. I have that thinking that I would rather come up just a little then lose anything.

About six or seven years ago, they built a casino about 15 minutes from where I live. I am glad I don't have a gambling problem or I would be in some big trouble. They just recently opened another one not too far from me too! I have not been to the new casino yet. If I had lots of extra money I might go, but right now I am only spending what I have to.

I still have not tried any online casino games. There are so many available, I think for me it would be hard to decide which one to play. If I am going to try to win some money, may be best website win my money. There is this casino online gamblingpub that shows different websites and their ratings. This might be the way to go if you have never played online before.

My favorite part of the casino near me is the buffet! Now I could eat there all the time if I wanted to gain more weight. I can't pass up the all you can eat shrimp!

Until Next Time
Stefani

A Dream Vacation Spot

If I could pick just one place I would like to take a vacation to, it would be to Hawaii. I have been wanting to go there for as long as I can remember. I even dreamed of getting married there. I am hoping one day me and my husband can renew our vows there since we could not afford to take the family there to get married. I think it would be awesome to have a vacation home there too! Somewhere you can go each year that is your own. I was looking earlier at the Honolulu Real Estate to see how much the property is there compared to here in California. Right now I think the prices are a little higher than I thought. I can dream though!

Stefani

Carolyn's Kitchen Review And Giveaway

If you love to cook, you are in need of an apron from Carolyn's Kitchen. When I took a peek at her website, it was hard to decide which one I would select as my favorite. After viewing all of the oh so adorable aprons, I think the Vintage Sweetheart aprons hit home with me.

As a child, I can remember my Nana cooking in the kitchen and always wearing an apron. She used to let me help her cook and wear one of her aprons too. So when I see someone wearing an apron, I think of my Nana's home cooked food.

I received a Red Vintage Sweetheart Apron as pictured in this post for review. I just LOVE it. When I took it out of the package I immediately had to try it on. My husband made this sound like "Owww" letting me know he approved. My daughter stood in the hallway wondering what I was doing with an apron on in the middle of the morning. I am proudly hanging this new asset in my kitchen for when I am cooking for my family. They have other colors in this style too! They have black, hot pink, baby pink and aqua. Don't forget about the matching gloves you can buy to match your apron too!

Not only does Carolyn's Kitchen carry the Sweetheart apron style, they have some other adorable apron styles you will want to wear too. See a couple of my favorites below.



Guess What? Carolyn from Carolyn's Kitchen is offering one of my lucky readers a chance to win one of the Red Sweetheart Aprons like the one I have.

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit Carolyn's Kitchen and tell me which apron is your favorite and the color. Please pick another besides the Red Sweetheart Apron!

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter - leave a link to your Tweet in your comment.
5) Stumble this giveaway with StumbleUpon. Leave your SU user name in your comment.
6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Carolyn's Kitchen.

This giveaway will run through midnight on February 27, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

Zoolabees Dollhouse Miniatures And More

Do you or maybe a daughter of yours collect dollhouse miniatures. This is something that I never got into but am hoping that my youngest daughter Hannah will want a dollhouse so I can fun with her in decorating it. I just love their selection of baby & nursery stuff, so cute!

The site Zoolabees is your source for miniature dollhouse items.

Enjoy
Stefani

Skin MD Review And Giveaway

Ladies, I have found another lotion that I just love. Just when you think you have something good, something just as good or maybe even better comes along. I normally look for the fruity smelling lotions, but Skin MD Natural has something that most of my other lotions don't. It is a shielding lotion that forms a protective shield with the out layer of skin to help keep out irritants and chemicals. It allows moisture to be maintained within your body but prevents other products from harming your skin such as cleaners, acids and other things you come into contact with.

I like to find lotions I can use on my face after I get out of the shower. I am one that believes in trying to keep my skin looking as young as possible. The Skin MD Natural lotion is perfect because it leaves your face feeling nice and soft, not greasy as some others will do. If you are a mom like me that does dishes all the time, this stuff works great on making your hands smooth and soft again. If you have dry or cracked feet, this stuff is going to work miracles! I forgot to mention is has SPF 15 too! Now this is a skin care product you will want to have in your home.

Skin MD Natural has offered to give one of my lucky readers a chance to win a bottle of their awesome shielding lotion too!

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit the Skin MD Natural website and tell me why you think you would want to use this product or something you learned about this product that I have not yet mentioned.

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter - leave a link to your Tweet in your comment.
5) Stumble this giveaway with StumbleUpon. Leave your SU user name in your comment.
6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Skin MD Natural.

This giveaway will run through midnight on February 26, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

Wett Giggles Giveaway Winner

Here are your random numbers:

61 

Timestamp: 2009-02-12 13:15:45 UTC

The WINNER is Maggie from Nothing Gold. I will be contacting you shortly by email. Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will have to be chosen.

Congratulations!!!

Stefani

BonBon Cupcakes Review

My 4 year old daughter Hannah just loves to dress up. She loves wearing dresses and skirts with tights and leggings. Her favorite pair of leggings were these multi-colored pair of tights until she received a pair of BonBon Cupcakes leggings. Not only do they have the cutest leggings I have seen, their packaging is so pretty and unique.

BonBon Cupcakes has basic leggings, double layer leggings, cupcakes with icing leggings, team cupcake leggings and holiday leggings. Their leggings are microfiber with cute ruffles on the bottom. They are super stretchy and will last longer than any pair of tights she has ever owned.

To get these leggings off Hannah was a task in itself. This little girl did not want to take them off and she was begging to wear them to bed. I would have probably let her wear them to bed if she had not had been wearing them all morning, afternoon and evening. I was thinking she needs a second pair of these darling leggings.

If you have a little diva on your hand, I recommend getting her a pair of these leggings. She probably won't even want to take them out of the package because the packaging is so cute!

You can view their selection of leggings by visiting: http://www.bonboncupcakes.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Snowmobile Fun

I love the snow! I don't get to see it very often though. I live in Northern California, but I don't live near the snow. I have to travel about an hour and a half to see it during the winter months. I have to admit that I have not seen snow for a few years though. I would love someday to be able to ride a snowmobile. They look like so much fun. I have tried skiing a couple times and snowboarding, but never been able to go snowmobiling.

If you enjoy them, you should check out the site SledTv.org. They have lots of snowmobile videos you will enjoy!

Until Next Time
Stefani

Envirosax Bag Giveaway Winners

Here are your random numbers:

189 6 

Timestamp: 2009-02-11 16:00:22 UTC

Elissa & valerie2350 are my winners. I will be sending you an email shortly. Please respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.

Congratulations!

Stefani

Fill In The Blankie Review

Do you know someone that recently had a baby? Or maybe you have just recently had a baby and looking for the perfect baby blanket your baby will keep forever? I have found the perfect blankie solution, Fill In The Blankie. Remember that a blankie can be a child's favorite possession and something they might not want to leave home without!

Fill In The Blankie blankets are 100% woven cotton blankets that are trimmed with 2 inches of smooth and silky satin. I have a 9 year daughter who still has a blanket similar with the satin and still loves rubbing her fingers on it. What is more important about the satin trim is your ability to personalize it.
You provide them with what you want on the blanket and they will embroider the blanket trim with your wishes along all 4 of the edges of the blanket. You can have up to 200 characters to work with. Some customers are putting their children's name, birthday, height, weight, etc. Make it special!


On top of being able to have the blankie embroidered with what you want your blankie to say, you have the option of picking your blanket style and color out of 32 different choices. Then you can pick out of 27 different fonts to be used. Then to top it off, you choose which thread color you want to use out of 12 different colors. This makes the blankie you design a truly unique and one of a kind blanket!

These blankets are truly a great gift to give. They can be great for giving for newborns, birthdays, baptisms or whenever else you feel like it. My readers can receive a 10% discount off their purchase by using the code: MOMENT.

You can buy your customized Fill in The Blankie at: http://www.fillintheblankie.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Need More IT Skills?

For those that are not familiar with the term IT., it means information technology. It can range from all sorts of good computer stuff like MCITP Training. For those looking to continue their education and acquire certification, check out QuickCert. They provide all sorts of self-study training and certification materials for IT professionals. They offer Microsoft Certification, Comptia Certification, Cisco Certification and more.

If you are a computer nerd, this is the site for you. Their eLearning programs have a guarantee that you will get certified or get your money back! How cool is that?

Stefani

Looking For Eyewear?

There are many places you can purchase eyewear online. The site OpticsPlanets.com has a large variety of different eyewear such as sunglasses, prescription glasses, binoculars, goggles and more. They carry name brand eyewear too!

If you are in the market for sunglasses, check out their selection of serengeti sunglasses. When you search their sunglasses, you can search their sunglasses by price which is a great search feature. This site also offers FREE UPS shipping on orders that are $29.95 and over. They also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee!

Until Next Time
Stefani

That's Caring Review

Do you like giving gift baskets for gifts to family and friends? I am always excited when I receive a gift basket full of goodies! I have found the perfect company to order gift baskets from!

That's Caring has some amazing gift baskets you will want to see. They have gift baskets for bakery items, spa items and home items. What makes their gift baskets special is the baskets themselves. They come in a basket that is designed to last. They are made from materials that won't burn out our environment. You can use the basket in many different ways around your home. You can use it for storage, crafts, magazine rack, serving tray and much more.

I was very lucky to receive their Fresh Start Basket to review. This basket was perfect for me because I am trying to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle. This basket is the perfect gift for anyone like me that prefers to use eco-friendly cleaning products in their home. All the cleaning supplies in this basket are environmentally friendly and biodegradable.

The Fresh Start Basket includes:

• Dishmate Dish Soap
• Shower Kleener
• Window Kleener
• Floor Kleener
• Orange Plus All-Purpose Kleener
• Paper Towels

If you are wondering what I did with my basket my goodies came in, I gave it to my daughter. She loves to do arts and crafts and it made the perfect carry-all tray for all her supplies!

You should see their other gift baskets. If you have a sweet tooth, you will want to get your hands on one of their bakery or gourmet baskets.



You have to take a peek at their site. They have over 40 different amazing baskets that can be sent as gifts or to spoil yourself.

Take a peek at their selection of baskets at: http://www.thatscaring.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Bummas Review

Keep diaper rash at bay, the Bummas way.
After the wipe and before the dipe, use a soft kiss of cloth to dry bums off!

I still have a little one in diapers, so finding helpful products to prevent diaper rash is something I am happy for. I can say I was happy to receive a pack of 10 Bummas For Boys. If you are a mom that uses cloth diapers, these will really be something you will be interested in.

These little cloths can be used in a variety of ways. One of their great uses is to prevent getting squirted on when changing the your little boys. You can simply put one of these little cloths over his private while tending to the other part of the diaper change. You can also use these after you use a wet wipe to dry your little one's skin before fastening the diaper.

Bummas come in 4 different color sets. They are 5"x7" 100% cotton woven velour terry cloths that do not shrink or fade. They have the following sets available: The Boys, The Girls, The Calm Ones and The Wild Ones.

You can buy these handy little cloths at: www.bummas.com

Until Next Time
Stefani

Planning A Vacation Soon?

I wish I could say that I was planning for a vacation. I am in need of a vacation away from home so badly. We will take a day trip to San Francisco every couple months, but not anything spectacular. The site Xtreme Trips has some very cool spring break vacations you can book now for low prices. You can plan a trip to the Bahamas, Cancun, Jamaica and other cool places. I took a cruise to Mexico about 6 years ago and had a blast. It is definitely something I want to do again. Not sure how soon that will be because I have had a couple more kids since then!

Until Next Time
Stefani

Marvalash Mascara Review

When I wear makeup, I have to wear mascara. Sometimes mascara is the only thing that I will put on. I like to wear eyeliner, but my husband prefers the more natural look. When I just wear mascara, it makes my green eyes stand out.

I have found a mascara that I have really enjoyed using. Usually mascara is mascara to me. I received some of the Marvalash mascarato review I soon realized they were onto something good. With the Marvalash mascara, you get two sides to your tube. You get a wet side and a dry side. You apply the mascara to your eyelashes with the wet side and use the dry side to make your lashes look perfect with no clumps. I have used an old dried out mascara tube to get this effect years ago.

Now you can make your eyelashes look longer too! You can buy this product by visiting their site at: http://marvalash.com

Stefani

Chocolate For Vegans

I have been seeing more and more things that are eco-friendly and for vegans online. Tonight I came across a website that has vegan chocolates. Pictured in this post is a Organic Vegan Chocolate Valentine's Day Heart. How cool is this? I think that it is great that more stores carry these type of products.

Kate's Caring Gifts carries more than just the vegan chocolates. They sell natural body care products, natural pet products, baby stuff, kid stuff, organic gourmet and much more.

Enjoy
Stefani

Coco-Zen Giveaway

I am a Choco-Holic! I am enjoying all these chocolate themed giveaways on the blogosphere lately! Have you heard of Coco-Zen?

Win a $25 Gift Certificate to Coco-Zen

Good Luck
Stefani

Eco-Me Review And Giveaway

If I am cleaning my house, I am usually using something that is natural. About 5 years ago, I first learned about non-toxic products and cleaners that are safe for the home and family. Since then, I don't use smelly chemicals when cleaning my house. I don't like the smell, plus they are bad for my environment.

I received a bottle of the Eco-Me All Purpose Cleaner. Well, I actually received one of their elements and was able to make the bottle myself. Eco-Me has a variety of natural products to help you live more eco-friendly. How the all purpose cleaner element works is pretty easy. I received an empty bottle labeled Eco-Me All Puprose Cleaner and a little vile of their element that includes tea tree, lavender, rosemary and lemongrass. The bottle has instructions and the lines on it to do your measuring. I filled it with the necessary white vinegar, water and my all purpose cleaner element. Once mixed, I had a full bottle of 100% natural cleaner for my house.

I have been cleaning my kitchen counters and table with this stuff daily. You spray it, then wait 60 seconds and then wipe clean. It sanitizes and eliminates bacteria natually. I feel better when cleaning with this stuff too! I remember using other chemicals years ago that would make me feel nausious after using them. This stuff is pretty neat.

Eco-Me has offered to give one of my lucky readers a chance to win the 100% All Purpose Cleaner element too!

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

1) Visit the Eco-Me website and tell me which product on the site you would like to have.

Extra Entries:
2) Subscribe to this blog and leave a comment telling me you have done so.
3) Follow me on Twitter - leave your user name in your comment.
4) Send a Tweet with Twitter - leave a link to your Tweet in your comment.
5) Stumble this giveaway with StumbleUpon. Leave your SU user name in your comment.
6) Grab My Button - See Sidebar to the right - Leave your link
7) Blog about this giveaway linking to this blog and Eco-Me.

This giveaway will run through midnight on February 20, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Good Luck
Stefani

I Love Baby Phat!

Now if I only had the money to buy all the fancy name brand clothes I want. One thing we do buy that is name brand our the shoes we wear. My husband thinks that a shoe is like a rim on your car. With that said, we always get to have a name brand pair of shoes in our closet.

Besides just shoes, I love named brand clothes. I am one of those chics that likes the things that are in style. When I am at home though, I will be usually wearing some comfortable lounge wear. One of the woman's clothing line I like is Baby Phat. They have a whole line of Baby Phat. They have Baby Phat shirts, pants, Baby Phat Coats, purses and more. I have a pair of Baby Phat sunglasses that I just LOVE.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Boogie Wipes Winner

And the winner for the Boogie Wipes giveaway is.....


















TaysMommy, I will be emailing you shortly. You will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

Congratulations
Stefani

Tail Wags Review

Does your child hate wearing a helmet when they ride their bike? Tail Wags makes wearing helmets fun. Tail Wags are adorable helmet covers that combine safety and fun! They have over 30 different animal characters to choose from.

We received the Lady Bug Tail Wag for review. Hannah thought it was hilarious and wanted to wear it on her head without the helmet too! She quickly put on her helmet and was ready to ride her bike. You can see her in the picture to the right!

Now Tail Wags are not just for kids, some of them come in adult sizes too! Come on moms, join in on the fun! They even have some basic helmet covers too for those that don't want your helmet to look like an animal.

To buy one of these cool helmet covers, find out where you can purchase them at: http://www.tail-wags.com/buy.html

Enjoy
Stefani

I Want A Vacation To A Las Vegas Resort!

One of the places I have yet to take a vacation to is Las Vegas. I have been to Reno, just never been able to find the time and money to fly to the great city of Las Vegas. I have seen it in many movies and looks like a fun place to go with just my husband. I have had many friends visit there and brag about the fun time they have. If I got to take a trip there, I would want to stay in a Las Vegas resorts. I am sure they have some very nice hotels there, but I think staying at a resort would be my choice! I enjoy having some sort of privacy if I am on vacation! I am hoping that one day, I will get to take a vacation there.

Have you been to Las Vegas?

Stefani

Nuts Online Review

I love nuts! What is even better is a trail mix that is full of almonds. Since I have been trying to find healthy snacks, I was super excited to receive a pound of the Extreme Trail Mix from NutsOnline.com. I am actually eating some of it while I type this review. You might be thinking what is such a big deal about a trail mix. Well, this one is one of the best I have tried yet. It is full of almonds, raisins, golden raisins, cranberries, M&M's and strawberries.

Now I had never tried a dried strawberry until I tried this mix. Nor had I heard of a golden raisin. I think this is a very unique combo. It is hard to put the bag away once I start eating it. I definitely want to buy some of this when I run out!

Nuts Online sells more than just trail mix. They sell a variety of fun an healthy snacks like cajun corn sticks, chickpeas, nuts, dried fruits, chocolates and much more!

Until Next Time
Stefani

Do You Chat Online?

I have done my share of chatting online. I started participating in online chat rooms many years ago. I think one of my first chat rooms was on the IRC network. Many of you probably have never heard of it but I am sure it is still around. Chat rooms can be a great way to meet new online friends, learn new stuff as well as give you something to do when you are bored.

Today, you can find all sorts of chat rooms designed on the topic you want to talk about. You would be amazed at how many different chat networks are available. For instance I am a mommy that likes tattoos. There is a online chat room that is called Tattoo Chat City. It is where you would want to go for Tattoo Chat. You can register for this tattoo chat room for free as well as use your web cam. Might be someplace to share and brag about tattoos you may have.

Like I mentioned before, there are chat rooms off all types. You just have to be careful as who you meet in person from these rooms. Never believe what a stranger says! You just never know who is on the other end of the computer screen!

Until Next Time
Stefani

Bella Lucce Review

I have found a couple of my most favorite bath & body products EVER. As you may know, I love chocolate. When I opened my bottle of Peruvian Chocolate Sugar Scrub from Bella Lucce I almost wanted to start eating it. The smell was honestly that darn good. It reminded me of sweet chocolate frosting that I would put on a chocolate cake. I took a shower and was in heaven using this stuff. It is also one of the best sugar scrubs I have ever used. Being a bath & body diva, I have tried my share of scrubs, body washes, etc. I LOVE this stuff.

This scrub is made with pressed cocoa butter, coconut oil and pure can sugar. The sugar sloughs the dead cells to make your skins soft and radiant. This little bottle of heaven is created with organic Dagoba chocolate, French cocoa absolute and golden cocoa butter. Now this is something I don't want to run out of.

I was also able to try their Peruvian Chocolate Bliss Creme. I use this on my arms and legs when I get out of the shower. I also use it during the day when my hands get dry. I just love the smell of this stuff too. My daughters also got a kick out of chocolate scented lotion too! I put this in my purse when I go out so I can always smell nice and sweet.

If you are a chocolate fanatic like me, you got to order some of this stuff. You will not be disappointed.

You can buy these and more awesome products at: www.bellalucce.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Christopher's First Birthday

My son just recently celebrated his 1st birthday on January 28, 2009. The night before his birthday I decorated the house with balloons and streamers. Then on his birthday we took all the kids to Chuck E Cheese's. Christopher was sleeping when we got there and when he woke up he was so excited. I took him on all the rides and he had a blast. Our other kids had even more fun. We bought a TON of tokens and let them go wild! When we got home we had him open presents and had him make a mess with his own cake. He was pretty worn out so he did not make the mess we thought he would have.

Next birthday I want to give him a themed birthday party. Probably like a SpiderMan party with tons of decorations and noise makers. I did not go all out this year on party supplies because he really did not know what was going on. Next year, I plan to go all out with the decorations! There is a site I have bookmarked at www.celebrations.com. They have party ideas such as 1st birthday ideas , summer parties, dinner parties, etc. Very cool site for those that need help with party planning.

What do you do for your birthday parties for your kids?

Stefani

Bonita Botanicals Review

I love trying new health and beauty products. I am a bath & body DIVA! Bonita over at Bonita Botanicals sent me a few products from their product line to try out.

The first product I tried was the Omega 3 Hemp & Sweet Orange Face Wash. I normally am skeptical about things I put on my face. I always have this fear it will irritate my face for some reason. I used this while in the shower and it has a good scent to it. It is citrusy with a scent of orange peels. This stuff is mild enough for your children's little faces too! It left my skin feeling nice and soft!

The second product I tried was the Honey Pear Sugar Scrub. I would say that sugar scrubs are one of my favorite products I just recently started using. When you put the scrub on, you use it in a circular motion. It leaves your skin very soft. I just LOVE this stuff. Using the natural sugar sloughs dead skin cells and leaves your skin ultra smooth and silky.

Next was the Mango Butter Protection Cream. I put this on my face after cleaning my face. I used it most around my eyes. I am one that is trying to prevent those wrinkles as long as I can. This cream contains a natural blend of 5 oils and exotic mango and shea butter. I give this a thumbs up too!

I also got to sample the Blueberry Breakthrough Mask. This stuff will plump your skin, giving it a fresh look. It includes green tea that is a potent anti-oxident that offers your skin 20 times the effects of Vitamin E. It also contains JoJoba oil and fruit acids. I really enjoyed the nice smell it had to it. Nice and fruity!

You can view more information on these products and more at: http://mynaturalskinproducts.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Nowali Review And Giveaway

Give your kids some happy feet with Nowali moccasins. My 4 year old daughter Hannah loves dressing up. She especially loves wearing unique shoes, stockings boots or whatever else unique she can find. I thought that a pair of moccasins would be perfect for her. We have tile throughout most of our house, so we usually require our kids to always have at least some socks on when it is cold.

I was so happy to receive a pair of big girl stripes Nowali Moccasins for Hannah to review. She was so excited to put them on. They are like socks and shoes all in one. These are better than any pair of slippers she has ever had. These stay on her feet and keep her feet nice and warm. It was hard getting them off of her. When she likes something, she puts up a fight to take it off. She even slept in her new moccasins. She wanted to wear them to school, but I didn't want her to get them all dirty on the playground.

Nowali not only carries moccasins, they carry tights, slipper socks, toys, sunglasses and more! Their slipper socks are non-slip, warm and cozy. I think I might want some of these for me! They have a clearance section you will want to take a peek at.

Guess what? Diane at Nowali, Inc. has offered to give one of my lucky readers an opportunity to receive a pair of moccasins of your choice!

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

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Good Luck
Stefani

Funky Monkey Review And Giveaway

I have been trying to eat more healthy snacks lately. I was excited to receive some packages of Funky Monkey Snacks for review. If you have never heard of the Funky Monkey snacks, they are a line of freeze-dried fruit that are 100% natural. They are made with 100% real fruit and contain 3 servings of fruit in each of the pouches.

I was a little skeptical when I opened the first bag of the Funky Monkey Bananamon snacks. For some reason I was a little unsure about cinnamon mixed with bananas. I took a bite and was quick to eat another. I had my daughter Hailey try them and then my husband. I think I was the one that liked them the moist but it was a hit at my house. I then tried the Jivealime snacks. These are freeze dried pieces of pineapple with lime. I really liked these and the bag was gone before I know it.



The Funky Monkey snacks come in four different flavors. They have the Bananamon, Carnaval Mix, Jivealime and Purple Funk. I like them all. I especially like the fact that they are a healthy snack option for the whole family. My favorite of the four though is the Jivealime.

Here are some cool highlights of these Funky Snacks:

• Funky Monkey Snacks have no added colors, flavors, sugars, or preservatives
• Our special, proprietary manufacturing process provides for a crunchier texture vs. conventional freeze-drying techniques
• We use full slices and pieces (not dices) of delicious, fresh fruit
• Funky Monkey is made in Brazil using tropical fruits at the peak of freshness
• Our products are gluten-free and are certified Kosher
• One of our four flavors, Purple Funk, also includes açai, a berry from the Amazon that is viewed as the newest superfood
• Bananamon, JiveALime, and Purple Funk were just certified organic!

The Funky Monkey crew is offering one of my lucky readers a case (12 bags) of their Funky Monkey snacks!

How To Win! - Please leave individual comments for each of the following below. Be sure to also leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner. Remember to follow the first rule or all the others will not count.

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This giveaway will run through midnight on February 17, 2009. The winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to contact me with their mailing information before another winner is chosen. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

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Stefani

SkinBright Skin Brightener

I am a huge fan of health & beauty products. You would be amazed on how many different lotions and sprays you can find in my bathroom. I love to look and smell good! I also try to keep myself looking young as long as possible.

There is a product called SkinBright that I found online that looks interesting. It is supposed to brighten your skin's appearance and moisturize it at the same time. This stuff contains a unique blend of Alpha-Arbutin and Kojic Acid to brighten your skin. It is known to help reduce the appearance of melasma, age spots, hyperpigmentation, and freckles. I have freckles and I hate them!

Anyone use this?

Stefani

Landrin Waferatto Review

Got a sweet tooth? I want to share with you some of the best little chocolates I have tried yet. I will admit that I have a thing for chocolate. Whether I can eat it or smell it, chocolate is heaven in my opinion. I was very lucky to receive the Landrin Waferattos for review. Know that I quickly opened the box to try them out!

I got to try the Landrin Waferatto Gold which consists of hazelnut chocoalate filling, cream, wafer and the finest crushed hazelnuts on the outside. These were a hit at my house. I had my neighbor taste one and he was in heaven too!

I also got to try the Landrin Waferatto Classic. This one was my favorite out of the two. This one consists of creamy white chocolate, shredded coconut, cream center, a whole California almond and surrounded by a tasty crisp wafer. Oh so yummy!

Not only does these waferattos taste very good in your mouth, their packaging is one of a kind too. Each of their chocolates is packaged in a air tight wrapper. This helps keep its awesome flavoring. Then their boxes are decorated with beautiful orchids on the outside as well as the inside. When you open the box, it looks as if a flower is blossoming. Makes a cute little centerpiece if you are entertaining some company at your house.

I am going to be upset when I eat my last waferatto. I am trying to keep the box of Waferatto Classics for when I get a craving for something sweet. These are truly a gourmet chocolate if I have a say so!

You can find out more about these little delights at: www.landrinusa.com

Enjoy
Stefani