Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Are you one that eats your daily servings of fruits and vegetables? I admit I don't. I try to add vegetables to my dinner every night but eating fruit every single day multiple times can be a little challenging. Eating apples, oranges and bananas can get a boring after a while.
I recently received some from yummy snacks from
Peeled Snacks. I have always been a fan of dried fruit, depending on what it taste like. I have bought dried fruit in the past and it has been so dry that it wasn't very appetizing Peeled Snacks is WAY different. Peeled Snacks offers dried fruit that doesn't taste like its had all its flavor dried out of it. I tried a variety of their products and all were delicious, soft ,chewy and VERY tasty. I got to try their Banana-a-peel, Apple-2-the-core, Apricot-a-lot, Cherry-go-round, much-ado-about-Mango and pine-4-Pineapple. I really enjoyed them all but the Cherries and the Pineapple were my favorite. It was the first time I had ever tried dried pineapples and boy were they yummy.
What makes
Peeled Snacks even more appealing to me is the fact they use Organic fruit and nothing is added. They use high quality organic and natural ingredients that gives very fresh pieces of dried fruit. These snacks offer a natural source of vitamins, minerals and also a full serving of fruit. I better stock up on these!
Peeled Snacks also offers fruit and nut varieties, corporate gifts, gift cards, snack tins and more! You can find out more about Peeled Snacks by visiting:
http://www.peeledsnacks.com or you on
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Enjoy
Stefani
I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product. Labels: Product Reviews
Monday, February 15, 2010
I have to admit that I am really bad at recycling. We have three different garbage cans for our garbage service. I rarely put out the blue recycling garbage can on garbage day because my family doesn't ever seen to put anything in it. The main reason for this is inconvenience. My kitchen is definitely too small for two garbage cans so with that said, all garbage usually goes into the one main garbage can.
My family recently received some
Fling Bins to review. These are pop-up trash and recycling containers. They come flat and when you open them up, you have a sturdy garbage bin to throw away your trash and recyclables. The Fling Bin pictured is their Recycle Bin. This has really made recycling easy at my house for me. I didn't want to keep this in my kitchen, so I have it placed outside my back door. Whenever I see something that can be recycled, I try to throw it in the Fling Bin. The Recycle Bin makes recycling a snap! Each recycle bin holds 60 cans or bottles. What I plan on doing is dumping the bin into my blue recycle garbage can once I reach its capacity and reuse.
Check out this video:
The
Flings Bins come in a few different styles too! They have bins decorated for birthday, celebration, bbq/picnic and of course the recycling bin I just was bragging about.The trash containers are decorative and your guests cannot help but notice them. You might even have less of a mess to pickup if you have these out for your guests to use. These handy trash bins are available in packs of four. You can either choose 4 of one design or choose on of their party packs.
Guess What? Fling Bins is offering one of my lucky readers a chance to win their Tailgate/BBQ Party Pack. This includes 2 of their BBQ/Picnic bins and 2 of their Recycling Bins.
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Stefani
I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
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Friday, February 12, 2010
Sleep is good. There is also something real nice about laying your head on a soft comfortable pillow covered with a nice fancy pillowcase. Here is where Snooze City Designs comes into action....
I recently was given the opportunity to review a set of pillow cases from
Snooze City Designs. When looking at the different styles available, it is honestly hard choosing just one. My daughter seen me browsing the Snooze City Designs website and wanted me to order a set for her. You can browse all the different pillowcases by Collections. Each collection has a variety of different designs that you are able to choose from. When choosing a set, I had to think about what my husband would like and also what would I like. Now there are a few that I liked that I knew he would not go for and vice versa. We went ahead and choose the Vegas design from the Tokidoki collection.
I really like this design. It goes more with the theme of my bedroom if anything else. The same day that I put them on our pillows on our bed, I had a friend compliment them. These
pillow cases are nice and thick! They are also large to fit the bigger size standard pillows out there. I have had some of those bigger feather down pillows that have a hard time fitting in a standard case. These are perfect! My husband has claimed the pillowcase on the left, go figure!
Now if you don't like the Vegas design, you are sure to find one that you do like on their site. Below is the design that my daughter Ariyona wants:
Guess What? Snooze City Designs is offering ONE LUCKY winner a chance to win a set of these cool pillow cases too!
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Stefani
I received a product sample to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
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Sunday, February 07, 2010
For the last few months I have been trying to eat a more healthy diet. This included cutting back on eating out at fast food restaurants. I have been clipping coupons and saving money by preparing budget friendly meals for my family.
One thing that I try to eat often that is affordable is yogurt. I have heard the benefits of yogurt so I have let it be one of those foods that are kind of guilt free for me. Have you heard of the new Fiber One Yogurts? Is is the only leading nonfat yogurt with only 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber. Don't forget it is also a good source of calcium and vitamins A and D. Again, I think this should be a guilt-free treat for many of us. Even best-selling author and food expert Lisa Lillien, Aka
Hungry Girl has given the new Fiber One Yogurt her "seal of approval".
What I like about the yogurt is the variety. My all time favorite is the Key Lime Pie. Oh, so good! This yogurt is nice and creamy, just how I like it. Now through February 9th, the Safeway family of stores has a special deal where you can purchase two 4-packs of Fiber One yogurt for only $4! You should also take a peek at the other sales that Safeway is currently having. I seen the ad for my local Safeway today and will be taking a shopping trip there tomorrow.
Guess What? Thanks to My Blog Spark, I am able to offer one of my lucky readers a gift card to
Safeway family of stores for $50.00. Now you could stock up on a ton of yogurt with that but of course you can purchase whatever you like with it!
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Stefani
I received a coupon and gift card from Safeway and Fiber One through My Blog Spark to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
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Friday, February 05, 2010
If you have a child that packs around a bottle, you probably have experienced leaky bottles. I know that many bottles come with a top, but I always seem to lose them. A solution that I have found is the
Nipple Seal. This handy bottle accessory was created by a mother and a father who spent months looking for the perfect "bottle" products. The Nipple Seal has been designed to keep diaper bags, purses, furniture, strollers and carpets from getting soaked with fluids that drip from the bottles. I would have to say this is great for the car too! If you were to get in my SUV a few months ago, you would definitely know which side my son sat on. I have had many times that the diaper bag has tipped and caused a leaky bottle. The Nipple Seal will help if this should occur.
The Nipple Seal comes in a variety of colors too! There are currently 13 different strap colors you can choose from. I have the Brown With Polka Dots. I will definitely pass this on to a friend or family member when I am done with it because it has came in handy. Might make a great baby shower gift too! I know I like giving "
unique baby shower gifts".
Until Next Time
Stefani
I received a product sample to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.Labels: Product Reviews
Thursday, February 04, 2010
One thing that this Diva here loves is cosmetics and bath and body supplies. I can't ever have enough products that make me feel good and even smell good when I use them. You would understand my love for these types of products if you just happened to see my bathroom just once. I got shelves of it. I also have three daughters so lets say it my stuff gets used.
Last week I received a package from Girls Night Cosmetics. This is a brand NEW company that recently just launched that has a goal to bring mothers and daughters together with a cute product line that is geared towards the tween age group. They have a focus of bringing mothers and daughters together through fun parties and of course the cute and fun product line.
I received some of their cute little bottles of their Girls Night Nail Polish. Don't you know that I had to put some on my toes right after taking them out of the package. The polish seems to be lasting long too without chipping. That is a PLUS! The colors of the nail polish are very pretty. I think my daughter Ariyona might want to claim them though!
The Girls Night Cosmetics have more than these cute little bottles of nail polish. They have bath beads, bath salts, bath fizz powder, bath tints, bath confetti, bath bombs, lip balm, soap, body balms, lotion bar & more. All of the products are not on the website yet, but they look amazing in the catalog. I am sure my daughter is going to be hinting for things she wants when she gets her hand on the catalog.
If you are looking for a way to make money at home, they offer a representative program. I am not sure on the details, but you can visit the site to find out more information.
Guess What? Girls Night Cosmetics is offering one of my LUCKY readers the chance to WIN a 7 pack of these cute nail polishes. This would make a great gift too!
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Stefani
I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
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Tuesday, February 02, 2010
If you have small children, you are most likely like me when it comes to taking them into BIG crowds, nervous. Every year we try to go to the California State Fair. There are thousands of people there and I am always nervous whenever my kids are not right by my side. Even when they get older, you worry about their safety.
Check out these alarming stats:
- 1,315,600 children were missing from their caregivers during 1999 (OJJDP, 2002). That is over 3600 missing children every day, one every 24 seconds. Of these, 797,500 were reported missing to the police or other agencies, and 198,000 were lost or injured.
- Every day, more than 39,000 children are injured seriously enough to require medical treatment, more than 14 million children each year (National SAFE KIDS Campaign, 2002).
- During the year 2000, 387,000 bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages were injured in accidents, 129,000 of them traffic related (USDOT/FHWA, 2003).
One thing that I have that helps me feel a little better about this type of situation is some very neat ID bracelets we received from ID On Me to review. These are fashionable little bracelets that have a spot that opens that holds a piece of paper with important information. These bracelets are comfortable and also water resistant. You can put emergency information, medical and family contact information in them that would be needed in case of an emergency.
These ID bracelets are not just for children. They are adjustable which means they are for adults too. They come in a large variety of colors. They are great for kids and travel outdoor enthusiasts. Each bracelet comes with 4 information inserts in case the information needs to be changed or updated.
So now when we go to the fair this year or any other place that I might be concerned about, my children will be sporting their ID On Me bracelets. Take a peek at the variety below....
Pretty neat huh? A mom just like me (Marie Fishman), designed these handy bracelets when her sons were young. She wanted to be able to have something her boys could wear all the time that would contain all her contact information. She has also deliberately kept her prices low on the bracelets to help those large families with a limited income have the ability to purchase these.
Until Next Time
Stefani
I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
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Monday, February 01, 2010
I am one of those Box Top clipping moms. I have been clipping and saving Box Tops for years. I make sure that we never throw away anything that has a Box Top on it. I was happy to hear recently that clipping Box Tops has raised over $300 million for our children's schools. My children are rewarded by the librarian at their school with pencils, stickers, etc. when they turn in box tops. My daughter Hannah who is now in kindergarten just turned in her first batch of Box Tops a couple weeks ago and was so thrilled when the librarian gave her a Tinkerbell bookmark, pencil and eraser. I am not sure what other schools do, but this is a little incentive for the kids to turn them in.
Now, you can earn even more money for your children's school or the school of your choice. Now through March 18, 2010 the Kroger Family of Stores is giving you the chance to get even more Bonus Box Tops. All that you need to do is register at
www.RewardYourSchool.com and select the personalized offers that you would like to receive. When you register you will receive 5 Bonus Box Tops just for signing up. You will also receive custom offers for bonus box tops for purchasing participating General Mills products. The offers you select will then load onto your Kroger Shopper Card to be redeemed once you purchase the items. The great part is there´s no clipping! The Bonus Box Tops will automatically go straight to your chosen school. Just remember to scan your card when purchasing the participating items.
Here are the details of the offer:
Get 3, 4, or 5 Bonus Box Tops when you buy the corresponding amount of participating General Mills Cereals
- Participating cereals include Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Cookie Crisp Sprinkles, Trix, Reese´s Puffs, Cookie Crisp, Golden Grahams, Kix, Fruity Cheerios, Dora the Explorer, Honey Kix, and all varieties of Cascadian Farm
Get 3, 4, or 5 Bonus Box Tops when you buy the corresponding amount of participating Yoplait Kid products
- Participating products include Yoplait Kids Yogurt Drink, Yoplait Go-GURT, Yoplait Kids Lowfat Yogurt, and Yoplait Trix Lowfat Yogurt
Get 3, 4, or 5 Bonus Box Tops when you buy the corresponding amount of participating Pillsbury products
- Participating products include 8 ct. packages of all varieties of Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits, Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, Pillsbury Flaky Twists, and Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
Guess What? MyBlogSpark is offering one of my lucky readers a chance to
win a $25 gift card to the Kroger Family of Stores to help get you started in helping the school out of your choice 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.
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Enjoy
Stefani
I received a gift card and information from General Mills and MyBlogSpark to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the gift card has no impact on my opinion.
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Sunday, January 31, 2010
I am one of those women that HAVE to shampoo and condition my hair every single day if not twice a day. I had a hair stylist that used to tell me to do this only every other day. NO WAY! I have to have my hair feel clean at all times. I am also picky when it comes to what shampoos and conditioners I use.
This past week I have been using a shampoo and conditioner by White Sands. This is a company that uses ingredients that create heat shields that protect your hair from UV Rays and thermal stress. They also blend botanicals such as Heliogenol, lemon grass and chamomile to provide hair color protection as well as enhancement.
The shampoo that I have been using is their
Hydrating Shampoo. This product has a very pleasant fragrance and a little goes a long way. It has been developed to delicately cleanse your hair while maintaining an essential moisture balance for extremely dry and thirsty hair.
I also have been using the
Hydrating Conditioner. Again, this one has the same pleasant smell and I was able to use a small amount on my hair. It is a light weight creme that is enriched with essential moisture to help those with dry hair. The real test was when I got out and brushed my hair. Yes, it was soft and manageable. I am definitely giving this conditioner a thumbs up.
White Sands offers a whole line of products for your hair. If you are a Diva like me, you are going to want to check out their stuff. Not only do they carry shampoo and conditioner, they have styling sprays, styling products, treatments, accessories and more.
Until Next Time
Stefani
I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product. Labels: Product Reviews
Thursday, January 28, 2010
When it comes to cleaning, a sponge is just a sponge right? Since many people (including myself) don't enjoy cleaning, I haven't really cared too much about what I have been cleaning with. A boring sponge is just a boring sponge was my thought. That was until just recently...........
I was recently given the opportunity to try out some of the cleaning products from Twist. They offer a complete line of products that you can clean with. They have a sponges and cloths to serve all sorts of purposes.You can now replace your old dish sponge, paper towels and more!
The first sponge that I tried was the
Twist Loofah Sponge that is pictured here to the left. This is my favorite out of all their different sponges. It reminds me of the old faithful type of sponge I use for the dishes (you know the neon yellow sponge with the bright green scrubby side) with a twist to it. The Loofah Sponge now only shows its true colors, it is biodegradable. This sponge seemed to last longer than that other type of sponge I have been using for years. They also have a Dish Dumpling that has the loofah on both sides. I tried it but still prefer the Loofah Sponge, I think because my brain is trained to use a certain type of sponge.
Another product I found pretty cool is the
Twist Bamboo Cloth. When you think bamboo, you might not think of anything that is soft. These cloths are not only soft, they are 100% biodegradable too! I use these to dust and polish but they can be used for many household uses. I have seen quite a few products lately that use bamboo!
Like I mentioned before, Twist has a whole product line of wonderful products. I actually got excited to clean when I got to try each of their products. If you are a clean freak or one that enjoys to clean, you will most likely enjoy these products too! Now you can clean and be environmentally friendly too!
Enjoy
Stefani
I received product samples to provide you with this review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.Labels: Product Reviews
Monday, January 25, 2010
Do your kids eat cereal for breakfast? Last month General Mills announced that they are going to commit to reducing the sugar in cereals advertised to children under 12 years old to single digit grams of sugar. They also plan to increase key nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D providing a whole grain to help make cereal a source of some of the key ingredients in your child's diet.. I have to say that I am excited about this change that General Mills has already been putting into effect. All my children have been raised on Cheerios as well as some of the other favorites like Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch that have been full of sugar but oh so good! I was even raised on these cereals! I LOVE Cinnamon Toast Crunch but have been watching my sugar intake for the last few months so I had to cut back on eating it. I might be able to have it for breakfast now! Okay, I already did!
Eating breakfast is a very important meal for your children. Here are some benefits of eating cereal:
- Ready-to-eat cereals, including pre-sweetened cereals, account for only 5% of sugar in children´s diets.
- Ready-to-eat cereal is the No. 1 source of whole grains in a child´s diet today..
- More frequent cereal eaters tend to have healthier body weights and lower Body Mass Index measures.
Did you know that a 1998 study showed that children who eat breakfast tend to perform better at school? Compared to children who skip breakfast, children who eat breakfast score higher on tests, are less likely to miss class or be tardy, have fewer reported discipline problems, and make fewer trips to the office.
If you would like to purchase any of the four favorite General Mill cereals, be sure to print your
$1 off coupon.
Enjoy
Stefani
This review was made possible by General Mills and MyBlogSpark. I was sent coupons for free boxes of cereal for this product review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.Labels: Product Reviews
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Did you know that I LOVE chocolate? My daughter Hannah is a chocolate fanatic too and she is only 5. Very scary! Chocolate is one of those things that seem to make things better at times. Yesterday we received two customized chocolate bars from Chocomize. I showed my husband and we were all eager to try the chocolate bars after dinner.
For those that have not heard of Chocomize, you are missing out. You get to pick the type of chocolate you want, along with all the goodies you want added in your bar. They have over 80 different ingredients to choose from. It actually is very hard deciding what you want with all the available options.
Here is my two creations:
Milk Chocolate, 23 Karat Gold Flakes, Walnuts, Peanut Chocolate Candy and Carmel Pieces
White Chocolate, Toffee, Mini Pretzels and Peanut Butter Drops
What did we think? We all LOVED it. My two youngest actually were going crazy that they couldn't have more than a couple bites but chocolate before bedtime can sometimes be a disaster. This meaning my kids won't want to go to sleep which is something I tend to look forward to in the evening. I love that not only do you get to pick your ingredients, they come in cute little packaging that includes your ingredients on a printed label on the back as if it came straight from the store that way. Be sure to check out their Favorite Flavors for some very awesome chocolate bar inventions!
P.S. The mini pretzels with the toffee in the white chocolate ROCKS!
You can visit Chocomize by visiting their site at: http://www.chocomize.com. You will also find Chocomize on Facebook and Twitter too! Chocomize is offering Mommy Enterprises readers $5.00 OFF your order. Use coupon code: mommyenterprises during checkout.
Enjoy
Stefani
I was sent a product sample or samples to review for this product review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product. Labels: Product Reviews
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Don't you hate it when your little one gets a boo boo? I dread those days when you hear your child scream and you hope that that whatever happened is not as serious as your child's scream just made it seem. You moms out there know exactly what I am talking about. Every time any of my children scream, I feel my stomach go in knots. I also have a very weak stomach so I am always hoping to not see blood.
I recently was given the opportunity to review some cute bandages from Ouchies. When I say cute, I mean really CUTE. I almost want to use them myself and probably will once I get a boo boo. We received a tin of the
4 Girlz and
Mr. Men & Little Miss – Every1. When I opened the package and my daughter seen what was in the box, I totally thought she was going to give herself a boo boo just to get one of the band aids. She was actually pretty patient. We had them about a week before she got to use one. Out of all the different designs, she picked my favorite “Girls Rule” Tattoo.
Since I we have a little boy here, he was not going to go for the 4Girlz bandaids. Well he might being he is only going on 2 in a week but I don't think dad was going for it. That is why we received a box of the
Mr. Men & Little Miss – Every1. This tin has some that my little guy can use. Many of you moms probably will want some of these too that were fans of Mr. Men & Little Miss.
If you have a little one, you have to get them some of these adorable band-aids. What I like is the designs and that they come in a ton. My daughter Hannah has already claimed the tins when the band-aids are gone. You can purchase these band-aids at
Ouchies Online.
Enjoy
Stefani
I was sent a product sample or samples to review for this product review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.
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Friday, January 15, 2010
Being a mom is a TOUGH job. When I was pregnant with my first child in 1996, I had no idea how having children could really change your whole life. Now, thirteen years later I have a total of four children (three daughters and one son). If I thought that only one child changed my life, imagine how life has has changed me now.
I have something that can help those with busy lives to help keep organized. The
Mary Engelbreit's Moms Can Do Anything Weekly Wall Calendar is a fun calendar that allows moms to keep track of their family's weekly activities. The calendar has been created with weekly spreads that are followed by that month's grid. This makes planning very easy. It has a spot for you (Mom) and four others. If you happen to be a mom that has two, three or four children that are involved in different after school activities and sports, this calendar is PERFECT. It is also spiral bound that allows you to hang it on the wall.
If you never have heard of Mary Engelbreit, she is known as "The Queen of Everything". This calendar is full of her charming and colorful artwork to brighten your day. It also features family friendly quotes to help boost your confidence and assure you that you can accomplish anything. I am going to get some good use out of my copy of the calendar this year.
Enjoy
Stefani
I was sent a product sample or samples to review for this product review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.Labels: Product Reviews
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
When it comes to stuffed animals, I just LOVE the ones that are so SOFT that you want to rub it against your face. Okay, maybe I am the only one that does that. One stuffed animal that I like in particular is my daughter's cute little dog from
Zoocchini.
We were sent Petey the Dog to review. Just by looking at the dog in the cute little container it came in, I knew my daughter was going to fall in love. When it comes to Hannah, she will never have too many stuffed animals. She loves her stuffed animals so much she even tries to take them to school with her in her backpack. I did not know how soft this plush animal was until it was until she took it out of the package. I had to let her be the first to open it though. If you don't like Petey the Dog, you are sure to love one of the others. They have different collections such as the Barnyard Collection, Ocean Collection and Safari Collection. If she knew there were more, she would be asking me to get them for her. What I also like is the packaging. These adorable plush toys measure 8" and come in cute little plastic travel buckets that include a handle.
ZOOCCHINI also carries some other adorable products for children. They offer rugs to decorate your child's room and dinnerware sets in the Barnyard, Ocean and Safari Collection. You can find these products by visiting their site at:
http://www.zoocchini.com.
You will also find Zoocchini at the NY Gift - Booth 1773
Until Next Time
Stefani
I was sent a product sample or samples to review for this product review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.Labels: Product Reviews
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
What is one accessory a Diva can't ever have enough of? I am sure there are many, but for me
I LOVE purses. I have an obsession with purses, handbags, totes or whatever else you want to call them. I have quite a big collection that is always getting on my case about. What I need is some sort of armoire to store them all in instead of the closet we share. Just a few days ago he actually helped me organize some of my favorites on the top of my dresser.
When I recently had the opportunity to review a purse or tote from Amy Kathryn, I was thrilled. I have heard about their cute products but did not own one for myself. I received a
Calalily tote in olive to review.When I opened the box, I knew it was going to be one of my favorite totes. This bag is super soft and cute. It features a large slip pocket on the outside that I use for my cell phone. Inside it offers a zippered pocket as well as 2 open pockets. I like how the tote offers lots of room but takes up a small amount of space when you store or hang it. This is something you can also use as a diaper bag if you wanted too! You also have the option to zip the top of the tote. This is a feature that some totes don't have.
A couple more features about the
Calalilly tote:
- 13"w x 12"h x 4"d
- Custom printed microsuede
- Poly Cotton lining
If this tote isn't for you, take a peek at the other
Amy Kathryn purses and totes. If you are like me and have a purse fetish, you might want to hide your credit card.
You can visit the Amy Kathryn website at:
https://www.amykathryn.com/
Enjoy
Stefani
I was sent a product sample or samples to review for this product review. I was not paid any monetary compensation to publish this review. This review is my personal opinion only and receiving the sample has no impact on my opinion of the product.Labels: Product Reviews
Friday, December 11, 2009
When it comes to being a diva, you know you got to have those perfumes and spritzes that make you smell oh so good. While I am not too picky when it comes to body sprays, I can be picky when it comes to putting on a few sprays of a bottle of perfume. For me, I like perfumes that make me smell young. I really don't care for the flowery perfumes that the older woman like my grandmother wear. While they don't smell bad, I just don't want the smell on me all day. With some bottles of perfume, a little goes a long way.
When I was offered the opportunity to review the
Ageless perfume by Harvey Prince, I was excited. I had heard about this product online, but yet to smell it. When I received my complimentary bottle of Ageless perfume in the mail, I very quick to open the box and start spraying it on. I was so curious to know just what a bottle of anti-aging perfume was going to smell like. Are you wondering what it smells like? Well, I can say it smells a little fruity. A very nice fruity blend I would have to mention. I love this perfume so much I wear it almost every single day. I have to admit that I have gotten quite a few compliments when I wear this perfume. Not only is this a fragrance that women like, the men seem to like the scent too!
Here is a little information from the
Harvey Prince website:
Ageless Fantasy® is the World's first anti-age perfume. A woman's fragrance that smells like a younger Woman. Our products have been designed to be environment friendly and absolutely safe for application on your skin. The products are based on research and expertise of leading dermatologists & doctors. Ageless Fantasy® steps out of the confined box of the average fragrance and body care products. This anti age elixir is to be consumed without any moderation: both in and out of the shower and bath, for generous use anytime you wish!
Not only can you spoil yourself with this bottle of perfume, I bet it would make a great gift for any of the Divas on your shopping list. You can find out more about the Ageless perfume by visiting:
http://www.harveyprince.com/ or
http://www.agelessfantasy.com/
Enjoy
Stefani
Labels: Product Reviews
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Does your family have a special day of the week that you eat a certain type of food? For my family, we have Taco Tuesday which consists of eating tacos for dinner on Tuesday nights. The reason we started doing this was the fact that we have a local chain here that you can buy 3 tacos for a dollar that night. A very affordable night out with the kids. It is also fun to have a little family tradition here and there.
I recently was given the opportunity from
MyBlogSpark to try to the Old El Paso Dinner Kits. I was lucky and received their kit that included an El Tacodor Dinner Game and coupons to purchase the dinner kits for free. Since I am a huge fan of tacos, this was a great opportunity for my family. We made tacos and they were a hit. The
El Tacodor game is fun for the family. You can print it online to use for your Taco Nights! This gave us a chance to spend Taco Tuesday at home with some fun entertainment.
You can also enter to win $5,000 in the Old El Paso Tacodor Sweepstakes. You also have the chance to win $300 or Old El Paso gift certificates. You can enter to win on their website at:
http://www.eltacodor.com.
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uess What? MyBlogSpark is offering one of my lucky readers a chance to win a El Tacodor dinner pack too! The kit includes the game, (2) two coupons to purchase Old El Paso dinner kits and a $10 gift card to purchase any additional things you might need for your dinner (i.e. meat, cheese, lettuce, etc).
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Enjoy
Stefani
Labels: giveaways, Product Reviews
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Since I have 3 daughters, you know there is quite a bit of painting nails that goes on in my home. I think they might get it from their momma though! I am one that always has to have my toe nails painted, especially during the spring and summer when I wear my flip flops the most. I am not picky about my fingernails, but I won't leave the house without polish on the toes!
I recently have been using something that makes painting my nails easier and even a little organized. Thanks to
It's A Glam Thing and Rada Pro, I received the handy
Rada Pro Nail Station to review. This nail station includes the hand/foot support stand, polish holder, accessory tray for your cotton swabs and such, polish remover pump bottle and two washable cotton slip covers for the hand/foot stand.
My favorite part about the nail station is the fact that you can use it to paint your toenails. To give yourself a pedicure, just sit and position the nail station on the floor in front of you. Place your foot on the support and move your accessory tray to a convenient position. Then start painting! I love going to the salon to get my nails done, but I prefer to paint my own toes! Another cool feature is the nail polish bottle holder. It has been designed to hold a variety of bottle shapes and sizes. It tilts to allow you to get the perfect angle for every bottle of polish you use.
If you love to give yourself manicures or pedicures, you might just want to spoil yourself with one of the nail stations. It would make a great gift for that Diva on your shopping list too! The only thing that I might suggest for this products is more color choices. It currently is available in the color that you see in the images.
To find out more about the Rada Pro Nail station, visit their website at:
http://www.radapro.com
Enjoy
Stefani
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Labels: Product Reviews
Friday, October 30, 2009
If I was to pick out a bar of soap that is my favorite, it would probably be one that is handmade and included oatmeal. I just have a LOVE for handmade soap. I used to even make my own a few years back for fun.
I recently received a bar of soap from
A Wild Soap Bar to review. I received one of their natural handmade soaps called the
Mustang Grape Soap. I knew as soon as I looked at the soap that I was going to want to use it. The first thing I did was gave it my scent test. Not only does it smell great, it makes a good lather too! This bar of soap is enriched with antioxidant grape skins and scented with a sweet, fruity essential oil blend. I would love to try some of their other soaps. You can choose from natural soaps from the wild, naked soaps from the wild and wild ideas glycerin soaps.
You can find A Wild Soap Bar by visiting:
http://www.awildsoapbar.com or on
Twitter.
Enjoy
Stefani
Labels: Product Reviews
About Me -
My name is Stefani. I am a work at home mom of 4 kids! I own a network of websites and blogs dedicated to helping moms make and save money at home. I also enjoy doing product reviews of family friendly products and websites.
