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Children’s Book Review: Ten Little Fingers, and Ten Little Toes
Aug 31st
Ten Little Fingers, and Ten Little Toes: by Mem Fox
I want to prepare Mr. Toddler for the birth of his little sister. I came across this book on Amazon, and thought this book looks so cute, and would be perfect for him to learn about the baby.
It is available on Amazon for 10.88
I have checked out several books to prepare Mr. Toddler for the new arrival. But this book, “Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes” is the book that he asks me to read over and over again! This book is just simple and sweet. The book is all about how everyone has 10 fingers and 10 toes, a common link with us all. I highly recommend it for a young child about to become an older sibling.
Good Earth Dinner Kit Review and Giveaway
Jul 8th
Good Earth Boxed Dinner Review and Giveaway
Description of Product:“When dinner means tons of pots and pans and mixing or chopping for hours, sometimes dining out seems tempting. Now with new Good Earth TM dry dinner kits, you can have restaurant taste without the restaurant wait and still have a wholesome dinner. With appetizing entrées from Good Earth, dining in is sure to become the new dining out. Enjoy cooking a sophisticated, restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. Each variety includes vibrant and flavorful sauces along with specialty ingredients like sweet basil, white wine and dried tomatoes.Delicious dinners that allow you to keep a healthy lifestyle without sacrificing taste, Good Earth dry dinner kits are perfect for whipping up a no-fail, five-starcuisine in less than 30 minutes. 100% whole grain, no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artificial preservatives, no MSG – just add meat and, voila! Dinner is served.”
This boxed dinner includes seasoned breadcrumbs, pasta, cream sauce and seasoning packet. The prep work for you is to prepare the chicken. Each step was so easy to follow and the final product is ready in 25 minutes.
Good Earth dry dinner kits will be in the store near you starting in June. There are four types to choose from: Mediterranean Chicken with angel hair pasta(what I was given to try), Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp with angel hair pasta, Herb Crusted Chicken with mushroom risotto and Tuscan Chicken with penne pasta.
My Review: I have to say that this meal was excellent. It had the perfect seasonings, and tasted great! My husband was surprised that it came from a box dinner kit! It was simple to prepare! I definitely recommend trying this with your family-it will be a HIT!
Giveaway:
One winner will receive a Good Earth kit which includes the Mediterranean Chicken dry dinner kit, two sets of bamboo flatware, two bamboo appetizer plates, a bamboo cutting board and a reusable shopping bag!
To Enter the Giveaway:
1.) Share with me which Good Earth dry dinner kit you would like to try and why.
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This giveaway ends, Monday, July 20th at 11:59 (CST.) The winner will be contacted via email, and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: I was provided on Good Earth Kit as described above to review from Good Earth and MyBlogSpark. All opinions stated are my own.
Book Review and Giveaway: Still The One
Jul 6th
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Still the One by Robin Wells takes us back to Chartreuse, Louisiana, for a deeply moving story of forgiveness and second chances.
After Katie Charmaine’s husband is killed in Iraq, all she has left is a closet full of his clothes, pictures all over the house, and fond memories. She not only lost her love, but her last chance to have the children she’s always wanted.
That is until Zach Ferguson shows up in town…with the daughter Katie gave up for adoption 17 years ago! Zach is a Hollywood player who fights love and Katie’s daugher Gracie is angry at the world and pregnant. Can these three forgive the hurts of the past and open their hearts to each other?
My Review: “Still the One” is definitely a great romance novel. There was love, heartbreak, reunions, drama, and humor! I could barely put it down.
It was easy to read and kept you on a roller coaster ride of emotions.
I recommend this book to all women that love a good romance!
Pros: easy to read, nice small size book for easy holding, great storyline, great romance, kept me wanting to read more!
Cons: adult words and situations makes it inappropriate for teenagers.
Win It: Hatchett Books is generously offering (1) copy of Still the One to one lucky reader!
You can also buy it on Amazon for 6.99 here
Enter here for a chance to win:
(1) copy of Still the One
This giveaway will end July 19th at 11:59 CST
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Winners will be chosen randomly by Random.org, I will contact you by email, and Hachette Book Group will send your prize by mail.
* Thank you to Hachette Book Group for their generous book for review!
Disclosure – This book was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
Winner via Random.org: Show Me Mama with comment #21 I entered your Good Earth Giveaway. Congrats Show Me Mama!
Product Review: Sassy Bath Toys
Jun 30th
Sassy recently redesigned and relaunched its bath toys. Each product is focused on important aspects of your infants growth: Imagination, Exploration, Communication and Fascination.
I was excited when we were sent a few Sassy Bath Toys to review. Since it is summer they serve a purpose in our bath tub and also in our pool fun outside! We were sent the Pour and Explore Cups, Catch and Release Net, and the Pull and Go Boat.
A little bit about Sassy Bath Toys:
We’re making a splash with a whole new line of Sassy bath toys! They have been designed with the help of child development experts to fit baby’s developing sensory perception, motor skills and creativity. Just like the developmental toy line, Sassy bath toys are designed to fit every age and stage as baby grows and develops.
Child development experts agree that certain elements are critical for an effective developmental toy. You’ll find them throughout the new Sassy bath toy line:
- Character faces: They are symmetrical, bold and organized. Babies and young children respond best to organized images.
- Variety: Babies have a tremendous capacity to learn; therefore, it is important to offer variety in the toys and the experiences they provide.
- Realism: Toys that reflect the real world help baby make sense of the world around her. They open the way for conversations between baby and caregiver, which expose baby to new vocabulary.
The bath toys are divided by age so you can find something most appropriate for your child. The newborn to 6 month old stage focuses on the senses, the 6 month toys are perfect for teaching the cause and effect of spilling and playing with water, and the 9 month toys encourage exploration, creativity and imagination. And even though they are geared towards infants, these toys can be fun at any child’s age.
My Review:
Mr. Toddler certainly loves playing with all of these toys, and he loves his bath time. He loved the boat, he likes pulling the cord and watching it swim through the water. He enjoys the catch and release net. He likes to catch more than just the toys it came with. He finds all his toys in the tub with the net. And he likes seeing the cause and effect of the pour and explore cups. He will pour and pour and pour! It is a struggle to get him out of the tub at the end of bath time. I would encourage anyone who has a child infancy through preschool to check out Sassy Bath Toys, you will not be disappointed.
Shop: Sassy’s redesigned Bath Toys are great, check out the Sassy website for more helpful information. All of the toys reviewed were between five and seven dollars.
Disclaimer: Thanks to Sassy for providing the bath products for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed here are my own and uninfluenced by receipt of product.
Rhoost Baby-Proofing Products Review and Giveaway
Jun 24th
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I was pleased to be invited to do a review of the Rhoost Collection of baby-proofing products. Since Mr. Toddler of course loves to run around and get into things we have looked into several baby proofing gadgets. I know that you can go to any baby or home-wares store and find safety items to cover outlets and sharp corners, keep cabinets and even toilets closed. However, most baby proofing items I’ve come across are constructed in big, white, obtrusive plastic, and really are not esthetically pleasing against your nice furniture or hardwood cabinets. Thanks to Mom Select and Rhoost we were able to try the Rhoost Baby Edge product which protects the corners of your sharp objects, be it tables, dressers, or cabinets.
So the Edge is made of a soft, black rubbery material and it easily covers the corners of our table. It was fairly easy to install, and did not require any screws. Since Mr. Toddler’s favorite thing to do is to run around the kitchen and chase the dog–I can’t tell you how many times he has hit his head on the corner of the table, I think this product is going to do the trick. I just placed it a few days ago.
But, don’t take my word for it. Rhoost wants my readers to be able to share in great baby safety products too!
Giveaway: One of my lucky readers will win a Rhoost Sling Safety Product.
Mandatory Entry:
Visit Rhoost and tell me what you have learned or what products you would like to try.
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Open to US. Ends 7/6 at 11:59 CST.
I was given the opportunity to review the product by Rhoost and Mom Central. All opinions stated are my own.
Winner by random.org, #20 Lara. Congrats Lara!
Product Review: Simply Ageless Cosmetics by Covergirl
Jun 23rd
I was able to try the Simply Ageless products by COVERGIRL and Olay, and I was really impressed with this makeup.
About the Product: COVERGIRL and Olay Simply Ageless…What do you get when you combine the make-up know-how of COVERGIRL with the skin care expertise of Olay? COVERGIRL and Olay Simply Ageless, a premium make-up line that can actually make you look younger. Really! Keep reading to find out how adding all four products to your beauty regimen can help you achieve the total Simply Ageless look, and help maintain your youthful glow at any age. Simply Ageless Foundation COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation is formulated with smooth COVERGIRL makeup and Olay Regenerist serum to help restore evenness to your skin’s texture and tone.
And, unlike leading department stores’ anti-aging foundation that can settle into fine lines and emphasize wrinkles and make you look older, COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Foundation is scientifically designed to suspend over fine lines for an ultrafine layer of coverage and an instantly younger and smoother appearance.
Correct, conceal, and brighten
Work the rest of the COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless products into your daily anti-aging beauty regimen to enhance your look:
- COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Corrector: Visibly correct even the most severe dark circles for a more youthful look
- COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Eye Concealer: Hide dark circles and visibly brighten skin around your eyes for a wide-awake look (use over Simply Ageless Corrector for severe dark circles)
- COVERGIRL & Olay Simply Ageless Sculpting Blush: Instantly sculpt cheekbones for an even, naturally glowing look
My Review: I have to admit that I am not a big makeup person, I really like makeup that feels light that I don’t even realize I have on, and that I don’t have to touch up. Well this product is GREAT! I found that this product did make my skin feel smoother, and it spreads on very lightly–while doing its job. And the make-up seems to last all day! No foundation touch up is needed. Would I purchase this product again–Absolutely!
(All information about COVERGIRL and Olay Simply Ageless was provided to me by BzzAgent. I am a BzzAgent and I was sent a free product to review. The opinion stated is my own.)
ImagiPLAY Toys Review and Giveaway
Jun 9th
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“For over a decade, ImagiPLAY has created high-quality educational toys that inspire children’s imaginations and the desire to explore. With the abundance of toys available for children today, ImagiPLAY sets itself apart from the rest through its motto: Toys with Integrity. By producing quality products that connect with nature, have eco-friendly sources, and hold educational value, ImagiPLAY works to benefit the earth we share and the people that inhabit it.”
Three Chicks Puzzle
ImagiPlay products have been recognized by the media, children’s advocacy groups, and parents’ organizations for their outstanding quality, design and ability to inspire imagination. They have also received numerous awards from well respected groups and organizations such as Parenting Magazines, Creative Child Magazine, Dr. Toy, Parents’ Choice Foundation and more. Aside from all of the recognition and most importantly, ImagiPLAY’s products have helped thousands of children worldwide to discover themselves and their world as they navigate the waters of the human Age of Exploration.
ImagiPLAY has a LARGE assortment of toys including Puzzles, Play Sets, Pull Toys, Mazes, Food Play, Building Blocks and so much more. All of ImagiPLAY’s toys are made from eco-friendly materials, with plantation-growth rubberwood which is splinter free. Here is just a sample of the variety of products offered by ImagiPLAY, and the ones we received to review.
ImagiPLAY generously sent my family the Three Chicks Puzzle, the Veggie Set, and Push Along Duck to review and we LOVE all the items. Mr. Toddler favorites were the veggie set and the three chicks puzzle. He liked the veggie cutting set, since he is at an age where he is into wanting to learn how to use silverware. So cutting apart the veggies, was a hit. And he likes puzzles, so this provided him fun putting the pieces together as well. I love toys that are fun, yet educational for the children.
All of the items have vibrant colors, and are educational. They also are high quality, and have tolerated a few drops from the toddlers hands.
ImagiPLAY’s products are naturally safe, produced with thought, and made for fun. Stop by ImagiPLAY today…they have wonderful toys your children will love!
Push Along Duck
BUY IT: Purchase your favorite ImagiPLAY products HERE. They are offering a 35% discount to my readers with coupon code best-toy 35.
WIN IT: One lucky winner will receive their very set of 3 Chicks Puzzle, Veggie Set, and Push Along Duck (as pictured above)
How to Enter: To enter the giveaway, simply submit your qualifying entries in the comments section. Place one comment per entry.
This giveaway is open to those in the US
Ends 6/23 at Midnight CST
Mandatory Entry: Visit ImagiPLAY and tell me the name of the product you love most.
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Thank you to ImagiPLAY for providing the toys for review. No other compensation was given, and the opinion stated is my own.
Winner Tomoko with comment # 90
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Ella’s Kitchen Review and Giveaway
May 28th
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Mr. Toddler is a picky eater. I want him to eat well, and I recently found this wonderful organic baby food company called Ella’s Kitchen. They are a kid friendly, organic baby food company. When I was given the opportunity to review Ella’s Kitchen products, I was excited and I couldn’t wait for my little one to try it out.
Ella’s Kitchen has two smoothie fruits options, The Red One and The Yellow One(organic bananas, mangoes, apricots, and apples that are pureed.) all made with 100% crushed organic real fruit. Mr. Toddler loved the smoothies. He thought the packaging was quite fun looking!
Ella’s Kitchen also has a variety of organic stage 1 baby food, made from 100% pureed organic fruits and vegetables. Ella’s kitchen provides nutritional stage 1 baby food, but it is great for any age. It can be used to supplement your meals, or to be used while on the go with the little one. Since, Mr. Toddler is so picky, I will give him fruits and veggies any way we can get it. He absolutely gobbled up the broccoli, peas and pears. I was in shock, and so happy to know that my child is eating healthy, quality 100% organic foods. After we finished our samples for review I had a to head on over to the store to buy Mr. Toddler some more!
For immediate purchase head over to Ella’s Kitchen and for additional stores visit their where to buy page.
Giveaway:
One lucky reader will win a sample box of Stage 1 baby foods and Smoothies (8 pouches)
Mandatory Entry:Visit Ella’s Kitchen and tell me which flavor you are most interested in.
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7. Blog about this giveaway and link it back to me. ( 5 entries)
Rules: Open to US Only! Winners will be chosen by random.org. Giveaway ends June 8th at 11:59 P.M CST. Winner will be emailed and must respond within 48 hours or another winner will be selected.
Thank you to Ella’s Kitchen for this product review and giveaway opportunity. I received the products to try for my son, and no other compensation was provided.
WINNER: MICHELLE #29 with comment I like Ella’s Kitchen on Facebook. Congrats Michelle
Crazy Dog T-shirts Review and Giveaway
May 19th
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Crazy Dog and Nacho Mama T’s Review
I have to say that I love t-shirts! I love being comfortable, and I find myself in t-shirts most days! My husband and son also like t-shirts. I was able to review a toddler shirt from Crazy dog t-shirts and it is adorable, and 100% preshrunk cotton, and soft.
Mr. Toddler loves his dinosaur t-shirt.
We also had the opportunity to review a t-shirt from Nacho Mama Tee’s.
When I received my shirts, I was very impressed with the material, and that it was 100% Cotton. The customer service was great, and the t-shirts arrived quickly.
Crazy Dog T-Shirts and Nacho Mama Tee’s have a very wide selection of shirts for the whole family. Whether you are shopping for Husband, Dad, Mom and kid’s crazy dog has you covered, they have 100’s of designs to choose from so you will always find something to fit your mood without breaking the bank! Interested in buying one of these tees for yourself? You will be happy to know that they run a daily t-shirt special for the low price of $6.99! Visit their homepage here to see their daily deal!
Now for the FUN part! One of my lucky readers will win a t-shirt of their choice from Crazy Dog T-shirts. You can pick one for you, your child, or the man in your life.
Ends: 6/4/10 at 11:15CST
Mandatory Entry:
Visit Crazy Dog T’s and tell me what shirt you would like.
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Winner by Random.org: Out of 53 entries, # 31 Emily with comment, blogged about this giveaway. Congrats Emily.
Boogie Wipes Review and Giveaway
May 10th
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These ”Boogie Wipes” are great! Mr. Toddler often has a runny nose, and sometimes a tissue just wouldn’t do the trick on his nose, but the Boogie Wipes worked great.
I received a pack of 30 extra soft wipes in Fresh scent. I also received a few samples of the grape, and menthol to review.
Boogie Wipes are made with natural saline to dissolve mucus. They are hypoallergenic, alcohol free, moisturized with vitamin E, aloe and chamomile, phthalate and paraben free. They are in fun scents that kids are sure to love and gentle enough for all ages. They come in 30 wipe packages, in grape, fresh scent, or menthol. The packages are great, small enough to throw one in the car, diaper bag, and have one at home.
Review:
I think Boogie Wipes work great! Mr. Toddler often has a runny nose from allergies or a cold, and so we end up wiping his nose a lot. With a regular tissue he would tend to run away and hide to avoid the tissue against his nose. With Boogie Wipes he doesn’t mind having his nose cleaned, and the wipes do the job.
Giveaway
Boogie Wipes is giving away two packs of 30-ct wipes (fresh scent, grape, or menthol) to one of my readers.
To Enter:
Visit Boogie Wipes and tell me one thing you learned or liked about their site.
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5. Follow Boogie Wipes on Twitter.
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7. Become a fan of Boogie Wipes on Facebook.
8. Grab my button. (2 entries)
9. Join the Boogie Bunch.
Open to US & Canada.
Giveaway ends on May 20th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected.
Winner by Random.org. # 4 Sara
