SwitchFlops by Lindsay Phillips Review

I think I have really found my ultimate favorite flip flips. During the summer, I wear flip flops every single day. I normally have a few different pairs, if not more to match go with all my outfits I wear. I am just a flip flop kind of girl. I prefer them over tennis shoes because they are very convenient to just slip on. No

I have been wearing my new pair of SwitchFlops by Lindsay Phillips this past week and I am in love with them. Not only are they the most comfortable flip flip I have ever worn, you can change the strap to match your outfit. I have the Taylor Wedge SwitchFlops in Black with the black and polka dot strap. They have three different designs in different colors with 60 different types of straps.

When you wear SwitchFlops, you have a classic sandal with a fresh new look! I love that the straps are interchangeable. This means that I just have to buy different color straps instead of buying multiple pairs of shoes. Of course I do want the Taylor shoes in white!

To view all the different designs and straps, please visit the SwitchFlops website at: http://www.switchflops.com

You can also find SwitchFlops on Facebook and Twitter!

Enjoy
Stefani

Name Your Tune Review

Just a few days ago was my daughter Hannah's 5th birthday. I wanted to find something that was personalized for her that I know she would really love. When I came across the Name Your Tune website, I knew this would be the perfect gift. Name Your Tune is a music compilation for children that is made to order and is personalized with your child's name on the front of the CD. Your child will also hear their name more than 80 times throughout 14 fun songs.

When I ordered the CD, I had "Happy 5th Birthday Hannah" printed on the front of the CD. She was so excited to open the CD on her birthday and see her name on it. What was more priceless was the look on her face when I played it for her and she heard her name in the songs. I think this is her favorite music CD now. These truly make a great gift for any child who loves music.

1. Here is the current CD playlist:
2. Hello, How Are You?
3. If You're Happy And You Know It
4. Old MacDonald
5. Oh How I Want to Go
6. Wheels on the Bus
7. Boom Boom, Ain't It Great To Be YOU!
8. Down By The Park
9. The More We Get Together
10. Head and Shoulders
11. There are Seven Days
12. Rainbow Song
13. ABC Medley
14. I Don't Want To Live On The Moon
15. Instrumental Lullaby

You can order your child one of these cool music CDs at the Name Your Tune website at: http://www.nameyourtune.com

Toddler Virtue Tees Review

I love dressing my children in unique clothing that you can't find at your local department store. When my children go to school, it is fun sending them in clothes that the teacher or other parents probably have never seen before. I have received compliments on some of the clothes that my daughter Hannah has worn that is only available online. My children love getting the compliments too!

I recently received a t-shirt for my son from Toddler Virtue Tees. What makes these t-shirts unique is that they are the first educational t-shirt to help teach your children the different virtues. The shirts are available with the following virtues listed on them: Gratitude, Patience, Courage, Tolerance and Kindness. I was lucky and received a blue Kindness tee for Christopher. He looks very cute wearing it and I have been asked where I got it.

Toddler Virtue Tees are made of 100% cotton and a low gauge and loose knit. They are available in sizes 2T, 3T and 4T. They have a blind stitched hem at the sleeve and bottom with a 1X1 rib set in the collar. All of the t-shirts have been pre-washed to prevent shrinking

Below is the 5 steps to teach your toddler the Toddler Virtues!

You can check out the different t-shirts at Toddler Virtue Tees at: http://www.toddlervirtues.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Foosh Energy Mints Review

Many people need a little caffeine during their day to provide them with energy. That is why many people drink cup after cup of coffee to keep them going. I recently received some energy mints from Foosh that have just the energy you will need to get through your day.

When I first popped one of these mints in my mouth I have to admit that I was a little skeptical. It tasted just like a breath mint and I did not think I was going to notice an effect from it. Not only did it give me energy, I ended up staying up working late the first night I ate one. These mints have the same amount of caffeine as 1 cup of coffee or 3 cans of Coke.

Here is some more information about Foosh Energy Mints:

• Each mint contains 100mg caffeine (roughly the equivalent to 1 cup of coffee or 1.25 energy drinks) + b-vitamins, ginseng and taurine
• Portable and discreet - no spill, carry in your purse or pocket
• 1/6th the price of energy drinks or expensive lattes
• Taste great and works fast
• Sugar-free
• Provides fresh breath

You can buy these Foosh Energy Mints or their other energy packed products at their website at: http://www.vroomfoods.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Trix Swirls Review And Giveaway

As a child, I grew up eating Trix cereal at my Nana and Popo's house almost every weekend. I knew when I stayed at their house, I was going to be able to find a box of Trix in the pantry for breakfast. I am one that even eats breakfast for cereal sometimes!

Thanks to MyBlogSpark, we were able to try the new Trix Swirls. Each piece of the cereal has 2 fruity colors in every puff. While my daughter Hannah is not a big fan of cereal, she definitely liked this cereal. I also liked it and give it a two thumbs up! You will want to try this cereal out as soon as you can because it is a Limited Edition. It is a good source of calcium, vitamin D and is whole grain guaranteed.

Guess What? Two of my lucky blog viewers will get to try the Trix Swirls out too! In fact, two of my readers will receive a Trix Swirls® Creative Kid Gift Basket that includes a sample of Trix Swirls along with a colorful apron, a set of watercolor pencils, watercolor paints, brushes, a sketchbook and art supply box.

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) Share how you and/or your children think Trix Swirls were created (i.e. Did they run into one another? Dance around? Spin with one another too quickly? etc.), or what are your favorite things you would swirl together?

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This giveaway will run through midnight on August 4, 2009. The winners will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winners 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

Back2School Laptop A Day Sweepstakes

While I love my laptop that I am using, I would love to win a free one for my family. My husband is always wants to look at stuff online and I always think "if only he had his own computer". We have an older desktop that gets online, but it has a virus or something and shuts off whenever it wants which can be very annoying to use.

For those of you who are wanting a new laptop, Charter is having a Laptop-a-Day Sweepstakes where they are giving a laptop away each day. The sweepstakes runs from July 15, 2009 to September 15, 2009. They are also offering free gift cards ranging in value from $25-$100 with special online deals. The laptop winners will receive HP 550 15-inch notebooks with Windows Vista and a NeoTec Compu backpack.

Since school is starting again for most next month, this is the perfect time to try to win a new computer for your kids or yourself! Who would not want a FREE laptop? I am going to enter today and hope I get lucky and win!

If you are interested in this online sweepstakes for the free laptop, you can find Charter at Charter on Facebook and Charter on Twitter too!

Until Next Time
Stefani

Saving Money & Earn With Iteya

For those that read this blog regularly, you probably already know that I love to save money. Whenever I make a purchase online, I try to see what type of coupons or discounts I can find before I finalize my purchase. There are so many online retailers that offer different types of online promotional codes, why would I want to pass up on some savings. I know you have probably heard that saying "A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned". I am a true believer in that saying.

I recently found another savings website that I think is pretty cool! This site is Iteya.com and allows customers to save up to 90% off retail at a ton of online stores. When you visit the site you can view coupons and specials at different online stores. You can even print out coupons to use on your groceries when you go shopping offline.

What is different about this website, than I am normally used to is that you can become a member. With the average coupon type websites, you go to the site and search for what you are looking for. With this site, you can become a member and earn gift certificates when you make purchases. Every purchase a user makes online can earn them half their money back in gift certificates. They also list coupon codes product deals, free shipping offers and more. What is awesome is that you can easily earn these Amazon gift cards. With other sites, you have to accumulate a TON of points and probably will rarely earn anything. Since the economy is the way it is, why not earn FREE gift certificates your future purchases? It is easy to earn points on Iteya. Below is an example of some offers you can earn points with:

• VistaPrint = 3,000 Iteya Points + 150-200 Iteya Points per dollar spent
• From You Flowers = 15,000 Iteya Points
  
• ShopNBC First Purchase = 10,000 Iteya Points + 50 Points/$/spent
• Big Contacts free account = 2,000 Iteya Points

Another feature of this site that makes it different from most coupon sites is the social network that it has. When you become a user, you can view other profiles, send messages, share wish lists, view photos, blogs and more. If you love to save money and love social networking, you are going to want to become a member of this site. It offers free and cheap ways to save money and earn Amazon gift cards Don't worry, it is FREE to register.

Enjoy
Stefani

Public Speaking Scares Me

I don't know why, but I have always been afraid to speak in front of large groups, classes, etc. I guess it is what you can call social anxiety. I don't mind speaking in front of friends, but if I am in a room full of strangers, the thought of getting in front of them speaking terrifies me.

I guess you can say that I have never wanted to be a celebrity speaker. While being rich and having everything I could ever want sounds oh so good, I could never live a celebrity life. I love being just me! I admire those motivational speakers who can get in front of hundreds if not thousands of people and give them advice. I would have loved just to be able to do an oral book report without being afraid back in high school.

The reason why I am talking about this is because I went to a presentation tonight for a home business opportunity. While the business sounded like something I would love to be involved with, you have to promote the business via presentations to people at their homes, etc.

Anyone care to share their speaking tips?

Stefani

A Local Search Engine For You

If you are looking for a search engine that caters to things that are local for you, check out Local.com. This is a very cool search engine that I just found this morning. When I first viewed this site in my browser, it already knew where I was located and had local listings for me. It showed me local restaurants, local reviews, local coupons and local traffic. This might be a great source to bookmark for local yellowpages instead of getting out that big book you might have on your bookshelf.

I did a little research and this local search engine is partnered with CitySearch.com, Yelp.com, Yellowpages.com and Superages.com to provide you with results that you would be interested in. My favorite part is the local coupons section. It has some deals for various auto services that I might be looking for that I would normally not have a coupon for.

Enjoy
Stefani

Bank Accounts For Your Children

I have been thinking lately that I need to get to the bank one of these days and open a savings account for my children. I actually opened one for my oldest daughter Ariyona when she was only a month old. I have not put money into the account for years, but at least she has an account.

My mom opened my first savings account back in 1984 when I was 8 years old. When I write checks, on the bottom my checks say I have been a customer since 1984. I have got questioned about my checks before considering my age. You normally don't see someone around my age with checks that say they have been a customer for over 25 years.

I am thinking that once I open accounts for all my children, I should at least depost $5 per month. I know it is not a ton of money, but they might be able to use the money towards their first car when they are 16.

Do you have savings accounts for your children?

Stefani

FREE Entree Item From Panda Express

I am a big fan of chinese food! I could probably eat it everyday if I had to. If you eat at Panda Express, they are having a special promotion. You can print a coupon that allows you to receive a free entree item with the purchase of a 2-entree plate.

You can also become a fan of Panda Express on Facebook! You will be notified of exciting promotions and stuff!

Enjoy
Stefani

The Cons About Owning Your Own Home

I spent a majority of my whole 33 years of my life living in an apartment. I remember when I was young, I used to beg my mom to find a house for us to live in. I always had envied my friends who lived in houses. The only thing benefit of renting an apartment back then was the joys of using the pool and spa at my apartment complex.

Once I was 18, I then rented my own apartment. I still dreamed of owning my own house. I wanted to live in the same house for the rest of my life just like my grandparents. Once I had my daughter Ariyona, I rented my first house. It was a small house in the mountains and I loved it. Things did not work out with me and her father, so back to apartment living I went. After a few years I was able to rent a house again. I wanted to buy that house so my children could grow up in the same house like I always wanted to do. I lived in that house for almost two years when the time came that I was able to buy my own house.

I have been a homeowner for almost three years now. I now know the benefits of renting and sometimes wish I still was a renter. With owning your own home, you also own all the rights to the problems that occur with your house. Have you ever had to buy a water heater for your house? If I had any problems with anything that went wrong in any of the apartments I lived in, I would simply call the maintenance man to come fix it. Now the maintenance man happens to be my husband. I dread when things go wrong with our home. When our water heater went out a couple months ago, I had to spend my hard earned money to buy a new one. Then my maintenance man had to figure out how to install it. He hooked it up wrong and I had to take cold showers for a few days. Not fun at all! Luckily he figured it out but I dread the next problem that comes my way. We have had to pay a plumber to come out a few times to fix the sewer drain from tree roots. My water main in the back yard broke and was flooding my yard.

So I guess if you are a renter, enjoy the benefits of handing your problems over to someone else!

Stefani

Looking For Cute Maternity Clothes?

I have several friends and family members who are currently pregnant. I now have plenty of people to give all my old baby clothes and items to! Seems like everywhere I go, there are pregnant women everywhere. I feel sorry for all of you pregnant moms who are going to be big and pregnant this summer. I have been there and done that!

For those of you that are pregnant and looking for some very cute maternity clothes, check out Kikis Fashions. This store has some cute and trendy clothes that I wish I had when I was pregnant. Each time I was pregnant, I wanted to have maternity clothing that showed off my big belly. That is the fun part of pregnant, you get to show off being BIG. This store has some low prices too! Normally, you find online boutiques as pretty pricey. If you are trying to watch what you spend, they have a section where everything is under $10. This store has the most adorable maternity dresses too!

Guess what? They are offering my readers a 20% discount off your purchase. You just need to use coupon code "blogfriends" during checkout.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Tassi Review

Ever had one of those bad hair days when you just want your hair out of your face? How about when you are trying to put on your makeup and think it would be easier if your hair was somewhere else but in your way? If you know what I mean, you need a Tassi!

A Tassi is a patented product that will make it easy for you to keep your hair away and out of your face. They are made with a very comfortable stretch terry cloth. I received a Tassi and have been using it to keep my hair off the back of my neck during this hot summer heat! Today it is 106 in sunny California. I have been wearing my Tassi today around the house while I clean. The Tassi goes on your head in three very easy steps. Unlike other hair products, the Tassi does not mess up your hair.

The Tassi is available in 12 colors that include: white, soft pink, hot pink, chocolate brown, lavender, powder blue, lime green, tan, tangerine, turquoise, chili pepper red and black. I received the lavender Tassi! When my husband first seen me with it, he was like what the heck do you have on your head. I just smiled and say my Tassi! He asked me if I wanted him to take a picture of me with it on. Sorry, I told him no! No funny pictures of me on my blog today!

You can buy a Tassi at: http://www.tassicompany.com

They are having a special right now. When you buy 2, you get 1 for FREE!

Enjoy
Stefani

Added This Blog To Facebook

I made a post on here yesterday about adding a fan page for Mommy Enterprises on Facebook. I think I spent a few hours messing around with Facebook trying to get all my settings correct. See, you can create a fan page and have it pull your blog feeds or other's blog feeds in the wall of your Facebook profile. I have it currently set to pull 3 of my blog feeds with a few more to add!

I officially added this blog to Facebook's NetworkedBlogs application. Now all I need is followers. In order for my posts to appear on my wall and pull my feed on the application, I have to have at least 4 followers. If you are on Facebook and want to follow my blog on the site, click here! I appreciate your support!

Enjoy
Stefani

Ever Checked Your Credit Report For Errors?

I recently wrote an article that was published on an identity theft website about a situation that happened to me a few years ago when my identity was stolen. My checks and credit card were used a whole weekend and my bank account was drained. Fortunately I was able to get my money back, but it did not happen right away.

It is very important that you always pull your credit report. Of course you will want to see your credit rating, but more importantly you will want to see if your report is accurate. You will want to file a dispute with the credit reporting agency on any items on your credit report that are incorrect or do not belong to you. I worked at a collection agency for over 8 years and know that identity theft happens to the best of us.

Having access to the internet makes checking your credit rating online very easy. You can go get access to your report online without having to wait in the mail to receive a copy.

Feel free to comment if you have any questions. While I am by no means an expert, I do have a wealth of information stored in my brain for working in the industry for 8 years!

Stefani

Kokopax Review

Many of you know that I have a purse and tote bag fetish. I have to stay away from these two types of items when I go shopping at department stores because I love to buy them on impulse. Luckily I have an understanding husband that does not complain of my collection of purses that take up a big space in our closet. A girl can never have to many purses!

I was recently given the opportunity to review a tote bag from Kokopax. I received their Blakely Ring Tote. I received the tote in the Garden fabric but they come in six different cool designs. It also comes with a matching attachable mini-tote inside. My favorite thing about this tote is how spacious it is inside. This is a bag I can take when traveling to carry some clothes, magazines, books, diapers, my iPod and more. They are made of 100% cotton canvas, durable lining, three deep pockets, zipper pocket, key fob and a bottle/beverage compartment. This is a very handy tote which I use for my day/diaper bag.

Kokopax carries the cutest baby carriers too! I have not got to try one, but it is something I would have like to have with my kids. It holds up to 35 pounds so using one with my son just might be pushing it. He is only a year and a half and already weighs 35 pounds. The carriers come in the same six designs as the tote bags. If you wanted, you could have a matching baby carrier and tote bag! I don't want to forget to mention their adorable baby sun hats. Now this is something I just might have to get my son for this summer!

Another awesome fact about Kokopax is that it was founded in 2007 by Sarah Spoor. Sarah is a mother of four children who discovered the benefits of the old Gerry backpacks she had purchased from thrift shops. She found these old backpacks outdated and went on a mission to develop a new and modern lightweight carrier that was fashionable that could be used every day. I just love products created by moms like me!

You can view their tote bags, baby carriers and sun hats by visiting their website at: http://www.kokopax.com

Enjoy
Stefani

Added A Fan Page On Facebook

I have to admit that Facebook is something that is very addicting. I used to think that Myspace was fun, but now most of my extra time is spent messing around on Facebook. There are so many different applications you can add, use, etc.

Months ago I had created a group page on Facebook for Mommy Enterprises. I actually had thought I had created a Fan Page. When I was looking on how to add a blog feed to my Fan page, I realized I didn't even have one. So last night, I officially created a Mommy Enterprises Fan page on Facebook!

Before I went to bed I learned how to import a feed to my wall. What this did was add one feed to my regular profile on Facebook and not my Fan page. So I went ahead and deleted it and found I had to use the Networked Blog application. I am now in the process of adding all my blogs to this application so I can have all new posts publish to the wall of my Fan page. If you are unfamiliar with Facebook or a newbie, you may have no clue as what I am even talking about.

So now I am looking for fans. I would like to gain fans to my Mommy Enterprises fan page as well as followers to my blogs. You can find my blogs on Networked Blogs at: http://apps.facebook.com/blognetworks/userpage.php?uid=1098908760

Mommy Enterprises on Facebook

Enough of my rambling. I still have more blogs to add to Facebook, including this one!

Stefani

My Daughter Is Now In Junior High

When I started my venture in making money online back in 1996 I was pregnant with my first child. I knew that I wanted to be able to stay home to be able to raise my kids so I learned how to create my first website which generated a few dollars. Once I made that first dollar online, I had the motivation to make even more. After creating that first website and dabbled into affiliate marketing, it turned into even more websites. After a few years of making websites and generating a small income, I was able to reduce my full time job to a part time job. Being able to work part time gave me more time to work on my websites and spend more time with my kids. When my second daughter Hannah turned 2, I was able to quit that part time job. Since then, I had my son who I have been at home with since day 1.

It is crazy that my oldest daughter now is in junior high. The years have flown by and I wish I was able to stay at home with her during her first years of life like I have with my other children. She is going to be a teenager soon which scares the crap out of me. I am not ready to deal with boys calling the house, boyfriends, coming home late, finding condoms in her room and all that crazy stuff I put my mom through.

I wish that I could rewind time so I don't have to worry about what is about to come very soon. One of my daughter's best friends who lives next door already has a boyfriend. They are both in the same school and I want to keep my daughter as young as possible. The stressful years are only months away!

Stefani

GoGirl Review And Giveaway

Have you ever been camping where there where no bathrooms and you had to go pee behind a bush? For those of you that have been there, I am sure that squatting and risking the chance of getting your legs or feet wet was not fun at all. I always envied the fact that men could just go standing up.

When I read online about a female urination device that allows a woman to urinate while standing up, I just had to find out more. This product is called GoGirl. It allows you to urinate standing up and be discreet. While some of you may not get outdoors to much, you probably don't have a need for one of these. For me, I usually spend my summers out at the lake on a boat without access to a bathroom. I have also been camping where I wish I would have had a GoGirl when it was time to go.

GoGirl is something that fits easily in your purse, backpack diaper bag or the glove compartment of your car. This is something you should carry It’s a when you travel. Having access to a GoGirl means no more crouching over or trying to cover up a yucky and unsanitary public toilet.

Want to buy a GoGirl? You can purchase them individually or in packs of three by visiting: http://go-girl.com/how-to-get-gogirl.asp

Guess What? The nice folks over at GoGirl have offered to give away 2 GoGirls to 2 of my lucky readers.

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 GoGirl website and tell me something you have learned about this product.

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This giveaway will run through midnight on July 29, 2009. The winners will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted. The winners 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.

Enjoy
Stefani

Thinking Of Growing A Garden

I have always wanted to have a garden of my own. I remember helping my aunt with her garden when I was young. When I bought my house a few years ago, we had a big dog. That big dog was not going to allow me to have a garden. He would have ruined it so I never even thought about attempting to grow one. Instead, I just have my plants in the front of the house. Well last year, we gave our dog to a family member. My back yard needs work, but I can now have my own garden. I am even thinking of buying one of those pent sheds for the back yard too!

If I don't get my garden, I want a pool with a gazebo!

Stefani

Tooth Tissues Review

If you have children, you know that teaching them to take care of their teeth and gums at an early age is very important. It is important that you have your children brush their teeth at least twice a day to remove plaque and prevent decay and cavities. If you have a baby or a toddler, you might not be brushing their teeth yet because you think they are too young.

I recently received some Tooth Tissues for my son. These are dental wipes for baby and toddlers that are uniquely textured for plaque removal. They are neutral flavored and sugar free. Best of all, they are 99% natural. These wipes are great for those parents who are eager to start their child's teeth off with a healthy start. These tissues are soothing for teething gums with aloe vera, paraben free and formulated with xylitol which helps fight cavities.

Tooth Tissues were invented by to practicing dentists who know the importance of cleaning babies teeth after their feedings and before bedtime. As parents themselves, they realized it was not as simple as it sounded, so they created a simpler and more pleasant way to begin good oral hygiene with their own two daughters.

You can buy Tooth Tissues come packaged with 30 wipes in a soft resealable pouch or individually in packs of 12. Please visit the Tooth Tissues website at: http://www.toothtissues.com.

Enjoy
Stefani

Ever Thought About What Your IQ Is?

Many people will joke about someone's IQ without even knowing what an IQ really is. If you have heard of the term IQ but don't really know what it stands for, it simply is a measure of someone's intelligence that is determined by an intelligence test. Or the ratio of a person's mental age to their chronological age (multiplied by 100).

Have you ever wondered what your IQ is? Did you know you can find out your IQ by taking an IQ test online? I recently took a test just for the fun of it. At first the test seemed pretty simple, but got a little difficult towards the end. I did pretty good though! My 12 year old daughter was standing by me and I was amazed that she knew some of the answers before I could guess them. I think I might have her take her own test to see how she scores

Enjoy
Stefani

Natural Elements Review Part 2

I love the smell of tropical bath and body products. It makes me think if laying out on a nice beach somewhere in Hawaii! Even though I have never been to Hawaii, one can dream of being on a beach there. I have been trying some very cool products that are made in Hawaii!

I first want to tell you the soaps I received from Natural Elements. I have tried 4 of these handmade soaps. Three of these soaps where gourmet soaps. These are big 5.3 oz blocks of soaps. These have been my favorite bars of soaps I have ever used. I got to try the Passion Fruit, Gardenia and Strawberry Guava. I enjoyed using them all but the Passion Fruit was my favorite. I really LOVE the smell of this soap. These soaps are made with Kukui and Macadamia nut oils. I also got to try the "Passion Fruit Soap" which is a South Pacific coconut soap made with pure coconut oil and natural glycerin.

The next product I have been using is the Passion Fruit Hawaiian Botanical Lotion. Now this stuff reminds me of laying on a beach. It has a very sweet and tropical smell to it. I love that is moisturized my skin and did not leave my skin feeling greasy. My daughters were excited to use this lotion too because it smells so good! You can purchase this in other scents too! They have a Coconut Lotion, Mango Coconut Guava Lotion, Pikake Lotion and a Plumeria Lotion. I have not tried these yet, but am sure they probably smell pretty darn good.

The last products that I have been using is the All Natural Lip Balms. If you have dry lips, you are going to want to try these. I have the Island Passion and the Pineapple Paradise tins. I like these lip balms because they have a little flavor to them. If you go to lick your lips, you taste something sweet. These are made with all natural ingredients. It includes palm oil, olive oil, macadamia nut oil, beeswax, natural flavors and aloha.

If you love bath and body products, you have to try out some of these products. I just LOVE all of the products I have tried and plan to buy more! You can find all of these products and MORE at Natural Elements. This store has a ton of products that are all made in Hawaii. You can find their website at: http://www.natural-elements-online.com.

Enjoy
Stefani

For Those Of You Behind On Your Bills

With the economy the way it currently is, many people are getting behind on their utilities, mortgage payments, credit card bills, car payments, etc. I am one of those that fell behind on a couple of bills. I am sure those of you that have credit cards know when you forget to pay your credit card bill you are going to have to double up your payment the next month as well as pay a late fee. What you might not know is many of these companies are offering specials programs for their customers to get out of debt. Some companies are stopping the late fees and even reducing your payment to allow you to get caught up.

Another type of program that is available is debt consolidation programs. These programs help you by contacting your creditors for you to get your payments reduced, your interest rate reduced and late fees stopped. I used a debt consolidation program years ago and it saved me a ton of money and got my credit cards paid off. If you are behind on more than just one company, this might be the answer to your problems. It can be very stressful when you are behind to have your creditors calling you night and day.

Until Next Time
Stefani

Win With Blu Frog Energy Drink

Have you heard of the BluFrog energy drink yet? I am a big fan of energy drinks but I am sort of picky what ones that I drink. From what I have read online, you can make money with this energy drink. You can't make money with the other energy drinks at the supermarket. What you will enjoy about this energy drink is you will not have a crash in energy as opposed to the many other energy drinks. This drink contains 80 mg of caffeine from Guarana, 10mg Choline Chloride, 1000mg of Taurine, 50 mg of Inositol, 200 mg of Quercetin, B vitamins, Tongan Limu Moui extract, Papaya puree, Mango puree, pear juice, and apple juice. Blu Frog is sweetened with only Fructose so it has only 68 calories and 17 grams of sugar and carbs. I am one that watches my carbs and most energy drinks are loaded with them.

If you are one that likes entering contests, right now you can enter to win some very cool prizes from BluFrog. You can win a BluGamer Ultimate Gaming Package, a Happy Blu Year trip to New York, a trip to Lollapalooza in Chicago, a Richard Petty Driving Experience in Florida or a trip to the Winter X Games in Aspen. Of all these prizes, I would want to win the trip to New York. I have lived in California all my life and have always wanted to take a vacation to New York.

There are three different ways that you can enter to win the BluFrog contest before it ends. You can leave a blog comment on the website telling which prize you would want to win. You can Tweet about it to your Twitter friends. You can also create a post on your blog about the contest and what prize you would want to win.

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Stefani

Haven's Sweet Scents Review

Do you love using handmade bath and body products? I remember when I used to make my own handmade soaps to use and give for gifts. I recently received some soap from Haven's Sweet Scents for review. I received some of Haven's Lavender Natural Handmade Soap. I am a fan of the lavender scent, so I really enjoyed using this soap. It is made with saponified oils of olive, coconut, palm and castor. It also contains shea butter and lavender essential oil. After using this soap on my hands, it left them soft with a nice scent.

Haven's Sweet Scents offers a variety of natural handmade soaps. Some of these include rosemary peppermint, citrus explosion, sandalwood sage, orange, bergamot and honey oatmeal. Each of these bars are 4oz and sell for $5.95 per bar.

You can also find handmade skin care products at Haven's Sweet Scents too! You will find handmade lotions, bath salts, lip balm, lotion and lip bars. You can view the different products available by visiting her site at: http://havenssweetscents.webs.com

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Stefani

TSP Spices Review

If you love to cook, I am sure you have seen many recipes that call for 1TSP of something that you may or may not have. There have been many of times where I have not been able to make a recipe I have found because I am missing one of the ingredients. When this happens, I will sometimes try to make the recipe without it or substitute it for something else.

There is an online store called TSP spices that sells spice in 1 teaspoon packages. I received a box of their organic Sweet Heat which includes 24 one-teaspoon packages of true cinnamon and crushed ancho chile pepper. The set comes with two cute little tins of 12 packages each of these two flavors. The organic "true" cinnamon has a lighter and more delicate flavor than your regular cinnamon you buy from the grocery store. If you love a little heat in your food, you are going to love the crushed Ancho chile.

I think the idea behind this company is genius. The products that they offer will also make a great gift for those of you that know people who LOVE to cook. They have a variety of spices you can choose from. They even have a whole set of their 24 different tins you can purchase. If you don't want to buy a set like the set of two I received, they sell each of their spices in individual tins of 12 packets. They have some of your favorite spices like organic coriander, organic cumin, organic dill weed, organic ginger, organic fennel seed, organic rosemary, organic sage and more.

You can view all their different products by visiting the TSP Spices website at: http://www.tspspices.com

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Stefani

Thinking Of Buying Another Vehicle

With a family of six, I can't just buy any vehicle that I want. Most cute and affordable cars only seat four or five. When I had my son last year, we had to purchase a Tahoe SUV to fit my family. My SUV actually fits my whole family and a friend. The only bad thing about this vehicle is that it is a big gas hog. I think I am only getting about 12 miles to the gallon. I am lucky that I work from home and don't have to drive much, but when I do the gas goes pretty fast.

I am thinking of buying a second vehicle to use when my whole family is not with me. There are times when the kids are in school that I don't need to drive my SUV. I really like the new Chevy Camaro. I actually have wanted one of these for years. Out of all the vehicles I have owned, I have never owned a Camaro. My husband had a Honda Civic that got great gas mileage. I pleaded with him to keep it, but it just was not his style. Those cars are so economical that I wish we still had it. He ended up selling the Honda to buy an old classic car. Another thing that I have never owned is a Jeep. I am not sure what type of gas mileage those get, but they look like a fun vehicle to have for the summer!

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Stefani

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Kids & Sports

Out of all my children, I am hoping that my son is going to be interested in sports. My two oldest daughters are 12 and 10 and they have never had an interest in playing any type of sport. They are more for hanging out with their friends and playing video games. My daughter Hannah is about to be 5 and I am not sure if she is going to have an interest or not. Our neighbor's daughter plays softball, soccer, basketball and even karate. My son is only 1 1/2 so I have quite a way to go. I am hoping he will want to play baseball because I played softball when I was young. I will be able to him some baseball tips, whereas I have never really played any other sport besides in school.

Stefani

Looking For A Toaster Oven?

If you are looking for a new toaster oven, there is a review site for toaster ovens. You can view the toaster ovens by price. Once you click on the one you one to read about, it will give you a description. The review will tell you the advantages and disadvantages of the toaster oven as well!

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Stefani

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Review

I am a big fan of anything granola. I even love granola cereal. When I received a box of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters from MyBlogSpark to review, lets say I was a little excited. I received four different varieties of these tasty treats.


I thought I was going to be sneaky and hide the box of these granola nut clusters on the bottom shelf of my desk. That day I had to run an errand so I secretly grabbed a bag out from the box, put it in my purse and put the box back on the shelf. I didn't think anyone in my household would even notice because I get packages all the time. Well, when I came home my husband was sitting at my desk with another bag of nut clusters on my desk. I asked him "oh so you got into my snacks huh?". He told me he had watched me grab one out of the box and put it back so it had to be good. He had not had a chance to try the bag he grabbed so I gave him the bag of Nut Lovers that I had already opened. I read on the box that a serving size was about 4 1/2 of these so I ate 5. I wanted to save some for later because they tasted so awesome. Once I gave him the bag, it was all over. He ate the rest of the bag all in one sitting.

The next one I tried was the Roasted Cashews. While it was good, it still was not as good as the Nut Lovers flavor in my opinion. My husband is a big fan of cashews and preferred the Nut Lovers as well. We then tried the Honey Roasted Peanuts. I really enjoyed these and so did my kids. To my surprise, my three daughters were eating these just as fast as I was. The last bag I tried was the Roasted Almond. Since I love almonds, I found this one to be my second favorite.

While all four of these were very good, the Nut Lovers is our favorite and will be the one we will buy the most from the store. I will have to admit that these are very addictive. You probably will not just eat one serving as I first tried too.

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Stefani

I Am Finally An Auntie!

I am happy to announce that I am officially an aunt! My sister-in-law just had my "first" niece a couple days ago. I have many cousins in my family, but since I am an only child, I have yet to be an aunt until now. I am so excited! One of my best friends is about to have a baby next month too! I also have another friend who is pregnant and due in a few months. It seems like more and more women are getting pregnant lately. While I am done having kids, it is always fun to have a new baby in the family.

My friend who is pregnant is having a baby shower next week. While I have got her a few gifts, I was thinking of getting something that will be special that nobody else probably has thought of yet. I did not do birth announcements with my son and would like to buy some nice birth announcements for my friend. There are so many different websites that provide this type of service. The site DoodlebugDezigns.com has some very cute designs that I am interested in. The only hard thing would be deciding on which design to choose.

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Stefani

New Swagbucks Code For July 5

If you are a member of Swagbucks, you can find a new code that is valid for today only. Go to the website and click on the Fourth Of July slideshow. It will show you the code you can enter to receive your free Swagbuck.

If you never heard of Swagbucks, it is a program you can join for FREE that allows you to earn points to redeem for cash, giftcards, gifts and more! You can join today and earn 3 FREE Swagbucks to get you started! You earn points by searching the web, shopping, referring others and more......

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Stefani

Free Gift For Nursing Moms

Fun Food Blog

I enjoy reading food blogs that have recipes and directions that include photos. It is always fun to look at real pictures of how to make a meal. I am a fan of a very cool blog called "Reclaim Dinner" that I enjoy reading. This blog has various posts about recipes and how to prepare different foods along with some great photos. This blog even did a little feature post about me! You can read the post here: http://reclaimdinner.blogspot.com/2009/06/which-blog-wednesday-mommy.html.

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Stefani

PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics Review

If you love to buy makeup, you are going to want to check out the products from PeaceKeeper Cause-metics. What makes buying cosmetics from this company different from any other is the fact that they donate their after-tax distributable profits to women’s health advocacy and urgent human rights issues. By buying your cosmetics from PeaceKeeper Cause, you are helping out a good cause! I received four different products from PeaceKeeper Cause-Metics.

The first product is the Peace-Keeper Nail Paint. I received the "Paint Me Tranquil" color. This is a neutral color which my daughters really liked. They have 9 different colors to choose from. Their nail paint has been rated by the Environmental Working Group as the Safest Paint-Based Natural Nail Polish. It is formaldehyde, toulene and animal testing free.

The second product is the Eco-Sensual Balm. This is an natural lip balm made of organic palm oils, organic extra virgin olive oil, candelilla wax, organic jojoba oil, organic coconut oil and other natural ingredients. This is a clear lip balm that really moisturizes your lips. It is so good it was the winner of the Healthy Beauty Awards Best Lip Balm! This is a product that even men can use! They even have a pink "Perfect As Is" lip balm that has organic rose flavor. I have not tried this one yet.

The third product I got to review is the PeaceKeeper Lip Gloss. One thing I noticed about this lip gloss was the fragrance. It actually smelled good. Normally lip gloss has a funny scent to me. I received their "Stillness" color. Stillness is a neutral peachy-beige and gold shimmer color. This stuff is light, creamy and looks really good on my lips! This stuff comes in five different colors.

The fourth product I reviewed is the PeaceKeeper Lip Paint. Lipstick is one thing that I love to wear. I have to apply a lip liner before I apply my lipstick though. I received the "Paint Me Intuitive" color. This actually is a color that I like to wear. I don't wear pink or red lipsticks, I prefer the brownish colors and wine colors. This lip paint is creamy and long lasting. It is currently available in 12 different colors.

PeaceKeeper also has a nail polish remover that I have not yet tried. If you are looking to purchase new lipstick, lip gloss, lip gloss or nail polish, check out their selection of products. You might feel better about your purchase if you know some of the money went to a good cause.

You can check out the PeaceKeeper products by visiting: http://www.iamapeacekeeper.com

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Stefani