VTech Switch & Go Dinos Review + Contest For Lifetime Supply Of Toys

September 28, 2012 By 21 Comments

I have a very active 4 year old son that LOVES to play all day. While mom is at home working during the day, if he isn’t watching one of his favorite shows on TV, you can usually find my son somewhere around the house playing with his toys. He has quite the collection.

This month he has been playing with some of the new VTech Switch & Go Dinos. My son received the Brok The Brachosaurus and this is now one of his favorite toys that he plays with as soon as he wakes up in the morning.

This dino is equipped with a long motorized neck and motorized feet. With a push of the button you can have Brok walking and stomping  his feet. This cool toy also comes with over 80 wild sounds and phrases to make playing with this toy even more fun.

What is neat about the Brok The Brachosaurus is that it is two toys in one. With just 6-7 simple steps, you can turn the Dino into a vehicle that has a loading ramp, launching spoiler, a race car and a Pterodactyl that my son LOVES to launch. This is one of his favorite parts of the toy. He really enjoys making the Pterodactyl fly!

My son also received the VTech Switch & Go Dinos Attila The Ankylosaurus for review. This toy is also like Brok where it is two toys in one. You can have a cool dino toy or hefty construction vehicle in just a few easy steps.

Attila The Ankylosaurus has  a tow hook with a dump trailer to allow your little ones to haul their stuff or even other Switch & Go Dinos if they have them. You can even push the button for over 70 different sounds and phrases which always seems to excite my son no matter how many times he hears them.


When Attila is in dino mode, you can use the wrecking ball on the end of it’s tail to hit whatever gets in the way!

I probably should have gave my son Attila first before Brok because he didn’t seem so excited when I gave him Attila as he did when he seen Brok. He has been playing with them both, but when we go to leave the house, he is asking to bring……

Want to win some toys? Right now VTech is currently hosting the Show & Tell with Switch & Go Video Contest on the VTech Facebook page. You can help your child WIN a LIFETIME supply of TOYS by uploading a 30 second video of their Dino creation.

You can have your child customize their current Dino or have them draw something on paper and share it on video. Sounds pretty easy to me! If you have a child that you think would be interested in lots of new toys, hurry and get out your camera because you only have until October 1, 2012 to enter.

For more information on these cool VTech Switch & Go Dinos, visit: http://www.vtechkids.com/dinos

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for VTech. I received VTech Switch & Go Dinos product samples to facilitate my review.”

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Isotoner smarTouch® Gloves Review and Giveaway (Ended)

November 23, 2011 By

The cold weather is definitely here! Lately, it has been the time to break out the scarfs and gloves, definitely in the mornings over in my area lately. One thing that is really handy are gloves when the weather is cold. If you are like me and have a Smartphone, sometimes you have to take your gloves off to use your phone.

Then came a pair of  ISOTONER smarTouch® Gloves and now I can do both. I can keep my hands warm with these gloves and use my phone at the same time too!   I can now officially play Angry Birds when it is cold!

These gloves are compatible with most touchscreen devices including smartphones, mp3 players, ATM’s, gas pumps and GPS devices. Both the thumb and index finger on the gloves are embroidered with a conductive thread that conveys an electrical impulse to the touchscreen. This unique patent pending construction gives these gloves exceptional performance, allowing for pinpoint accuracy. They are also water repellent!

These will make a great gift for the holidays, especially a great stocking stuffer!

You can find out more about these cool gloves and where to buy at: www.smartouchgloves.com.

Now For My smarTouch® Gloves Giveaway

 

One LUCKY Mom’s Blog reader is going to win a pair of these cool gloves too!

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This giveaway will end on November 30, 2011 at 3:00 PM PST. The winner will be chosen at random using “And The Winner Is” plugin 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 ages 18 years or older.

Disclosure – I received a product sample by the manufacturer or representing PR agency in exchange for this post. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

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Tervis Tumbler Review

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When I am at home, I can be picky on what cup I drink my beverages in. I don’t know why, but I just am.  This past month I received a set of tumblers from Tervis and I am in love. I think I have found my new FAVORITE kind of cup!

If you are like me, you probably hate when you go to grab a cup to take a sip and there is a bunch of condensation on your cup and your hands get wet. This has been always one of my pet peeves when it comes to drinking a beverage at my desk. In the past I have gotten my keyboard and mouse wet from cups I been drinking out of.

The Tervis Tumblers that I received are awesome! What makes them special to me is that they are insulated and keep my drinks both hot and cold. These cups come in a variety of sizes and designs. You will be impressed with just how many variations of these cups that they offer. I especially like the Tervis products for kids. The tumblers that we received have lids that close. For me, this saves on quite a few spills at my house with my son always running around with a cup of milk or water in his hand.

Here are some additional fun features about these cups:

  • Provide double insulation so there is no condensation
  • Keeps your cold drinks cold and your hot drinks hot
  • Virtually unbreakable

To make these even better, the Tervis tumblers come with a Lifetime Guarantee!  They are designed so they don’t break, melt, crack, chip or shatter. If for some reason you have a tumbler that breaks, you will be able to receive a replacement. Since I have a house that has a ton of tile, I think I am liking that these come with a guarantee!

For more information on Tervis, visit: http://www.tervis.com.

Disclosure – I received product samples by the manufacturer or representing PR agency in exchange for this post. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation..

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Red Envelope Holiday Gifts Review

November 17, 2011 By 4 Comments

When it comes to looking for gifts, I love shopping online at RedEnvelope.com. This past year I have gotten some great gifts for my husband and even for myself. This past week I ordered a couple things for myself because I think that I deserve to spoil myself at least once in a while. I know when I visit RedEnvelope, I am going to find all sorts of things that are must haves for my kitchen.

Since one of my holiday traditions at Christmas time is to make my family and friends lots of cookies, I found a cute 3D Cookie Cutter Kit on Red Envelope that I just had to have. This 3D cookie kit includes 12 plastic cookie cutters that create 6 holiday shapes.

This Christmas I will be making the following 3D holiday cookies: Stars, Snowmen, Angels, Bells, Deers and Trees!

I honestly am super excited to make these cookies. I usually try to make cute cookies, but the kids are really going to get a thrill out of 3D cookies.

Since I love to bake sweets, I had to order a Pie Bird from RedEnvelope too! Not only does this bird in the center of this dish make your pie look cute, it also helps to vent steam during the cooking process. It can also help support the center of your pie from sagging.

This cute bird pie is made from a high quality ceramic and has a Victorian era design. I will be using it this Thanksgiving to make one of my delicious homemade pies!

For more holiday gift ideas at RedEnvelope, visit: http://www.redenvelope.com/christmas-gifts-rcfav.

Disclosure – I received a gift code by the manufacturer or representing PR agency in exchange for this post to purchase these items in exchange for this post. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
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Zarbees All-Natural Cough Products Review + Coupon

November 15, 2011 By 1 Comment

This time of year has come again. The time when my children bring all the lovely germs home from school to share with everyone else in the family. This past couple of weeks Hannah has caught an annoying cough. While she isn’t running a fever and didn’t have any other cold or flu symptoms, she did have this cough that I did not want to send her to school with. Thankfully I have Zarbees cough products on stock in my pantry for when someone catches a cough.

There is one particular product from Zarbee’s that is my favorite. That would be the Zarbee’s All-Natural Children’s Cough Syrup. My main reason for liking this product is that it contains an all-natural formula that is gluten, dye and preservative free. This syrup uses a special blend of antioxidant-rich dark honeys that have been clinically proven to be more effective than traditional cough medicine.

For the week + that my daughter had an annoying cough, I gave her some of this stuff and it worked well. I also feel better when I give her this cough syrup over some of the other brands I have used in the past.

The Zarbee’s All-Natural Children’s Cough Syrup is:

  • Safe and effective for children 12 months and older
  • Helps to sooth sore throats
  • Immune boosting
  • Pediatrician recommended
  • Safe & natural
  • Available in all natural lemon or grape flavors

There is another product that I have on hand from Zarbee’s to help with coughs. We also have the Zarbee’s All-Natural Night Cough & Sleep Drink. These are individual packets that come in a box of 6. With these packets, you add 2 oz of warm water in a cup with the packet of mix to create a drink that will help with coughs, night coughing, dry and scratch throats, hoarseness and it also can help support the immune system.

The Zarbee’s All-Natural Nighttime Cough & Sleep Drink is:

  • Safe for children ages 2 +
  • A comfort drink that helps to sooth coughs and sore throats
  • Helps promote a healthy sleep
  • Made with a unique blend of honey, vitamins and all-natural ingredients

I am totally liking these products. While I have bought other brands in the past, this is one brand that I like to use with my kids when they are not feeling good!

Right now on Coupons.com, you can print a coupon to SAVE $1.00 off on any Zarbees product.

For more information on Zarbee’s products, visit: http://www.zarbees.com.

Disclosure – I received product samples by the manufacturer or representing PR agency in exchange for this post. These opinions expressed are my own opinions and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.
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My Whirlpool Duet 3 Months Later – #whirlpoolmoms

November 7, 2011 By 1 Comment


So I have been using my Whirlpool Duet for about 3 months now and I still LOVE it. When I first received it, I was amazed by the view and would watch my clothes go around and around in the machines every time I did a load of laundry. Although I don’t do it as often, I do catch myself standing there watching my Whirlpool Duet wash and dry my clothes, more often than not. I still have yet to teach my daughters how to use it but I think I am ready to share these beauties.

When it comes to laundry, I have been pretty basic throughout my years. I put the clothes in the washer, set the settings and press the start button. If we get stains, I try to get them out as soon as they are made because sometimes life is chaotic and I just might forget. I try not to leave stain removal to my washing machines chores, because sometimes I can do a better job by hand. I think this comes with using “used” washing machines in the past years that didn’t do such a great job at washing my clothes. I have used stain removal treatments, let them sit for a few hours and then throw in the washing machine. I love that my Whirlpool Duet has all these different cycles, I just have to learn which cycles are best for the laundry that I am washing.

What I love is my washing machine will remind me that it is time to clean my washer. I have to admit to having sticky clean clothes in the past. I will also admit that I have never cleaned my washing machine until these sets arrived. You can purchase the Affresh tablets and there is a clean cycle on the washing machine to set your wash machine into clean itself mode. I think this is a GREAT feature and I have been impressed with the smell of my laundry ever since I have been using my Whirlpool Duet.

Not only do I use the Clean Washer Cycle With Affresh Cycle, there are many more cycles that I have taken advantage of. Since my whole family wears jeans, I thought that it was great to see a “Jeans” cycle which I recently started using. There is so many options that I have not got a chance to see yet with this set. With this Whirlpool Duet, you have access to a Stain Assistant Feature to help you with cleaning your stains, system settings, cycle adjustments and so much more. Hopefully by the end of the year, I will figure out everything this the Whirlpool Duet can do.

To read more about my experience with my Whirpool Duet, please visit: http://www.mommyenterprises.com/moms-blog/category/whirlpool-test-drive-moms/

“I wrote this review while participating in a test-drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Whirlpool and received a complimentary Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer to facilitate my review.”

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Proactiv 365 Review

October 24, 2011 By 4 Comments

When it comes to skin, the one thing I hate that never seems to ever go away is acne. I remember my junior high and high school years being worried about getting a pimple. I also remember days when I wish I could have stayed home because of an embarrassing blemish.

Now that I am no longer a teenager does not mean that the acne has magically disappeared. I do get pimples here and there, but nothing like what I used to get when I was younger. I do happen to have a tween and a teen who are now experiencing their problems with acne. I wish that I had a simple solution for them, but I don’t.

I was recently asked to do a review of the Proactiv 365. I thought that this would be perfect for my tween. She is in junior high and has a huge complex about the acne.  I have seen commercials throughout the years with celebrities endorsing it, so I have always been curious to how well it really worked. My daughter has been using the Proactiv Renewing Cleanser, Revitalizing Toner and Repairing Treatment  daily for the last month.

By using these products for a month, my daughter has seen a difference. Her acne has not completely went away, but the Proactiv acne treatment product she has been using has worked. In addition to the acne treatment products, Proactiv has their expert skin care advisors on call for you if needed. You can receive a  free online consultations with doctors, as well find advice and tips from the Proactiv  community.

I would have posted before and after pictures, but my daughter was not going for posting pictures of her acne on moms blog!

For more information, visit: http://www.proactiv.com/care_benefits/index.php.

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Proactiv and received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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