Saturday, March 30, 2013

Goose Creek Candle Giveaway (3/30-4/13)

Sponsored By: Goose Creek Candle Company

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Hosted By: Life With My Two Kids

Co Hosted By: Bargain Bandit & CouponWAHM

Please read my review here, then enter on the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win.

Make sure you click on the link below to be entered to win :)

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Thursday, March 28, 2013

Flat Iron Experts Review

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I was so happy and basically elated when Flat Iron Experts sent me their products. I was expecting a styling tool but when I opened the box, there was much more! Inside I found:

-Cortex Solo 450 Jet Black Titanium Flat Iron / Hair Straightener (1")

-KQC Thermal Shine Spray

-Flat Iron Experts Iron Holder

-Macademia Natural Oil Rejuvinating Shampoo

I have done a before picture for you all so that you can see what my hair looks like right out of the shower with nothing done to it:

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As you can see my hair is pretty much wavy/curly. That is when this flat iron that they sent me is going to come in handy. I also did an introductory video which you can watch here. It just shows you the products that were given to me minus the holder for the straight iron. It also lets you see my hair a little better than this picture.

Once I straightened my hair and used the Thermal Shine product this was my result:

Picture 77I love when my hair is silky and straight. My hubs also loves it when I wear it down. Unless I were to put tons of product in my hair while it was curly would it be worthwhile. This straightener literally took me 10 minutes to get my hair from curly to straight, which is perfect with having two little ones. I give this straightening iron to thumbs up and I am sure i has my hubs approval too...now that I will be wearing my hair down more!

 

Marriage Caper Review



Synopsis:

Andre de Laurent is the second son of an extremely wealthy family, which basically means he'll always be number two. That is, until his mother's uncle dies and leaves him a multi-billion-dollar fortune. So what's the trouble? Andre has sixty days to take a wife, and he'll have to remain married for one year or forfeit the inheritance to distant relatives--who are hell-bent on claiming the inheritance as their own.

Aspiring actress Tasha Gordon has never wanted anything quite so much as that big break--until she met Andre de Laurent. Could his offer turn out to be the role of lifetime?

Review:

I absolutely fell in love with this Cinderella like tale. I couldn't get enough and was curled up in my chair with my blanket and hot chocolate(still!) and could not be lifted out of my reading coma. Andre and Tasha's story had me in knots and happy and just plain wanting everything to work out. They had a lot going against them and so it was easy to get sucked in to this book. I recommend it as a great indulgence book when you have nothing else to do because you will NOT want to put this down!

About the Author:



Sandra writes in a variety of genre: contemporary, paranormal (mostly time travel and reincarnation themes), and hardboiled suspense with romantic elements. She's an active member of RWA and has won/finaled in numerous RWA-sponsored contests. She lives on the west coast (Lake Tahoe area) with her husband, two kids, four dogs and one very temperamental feline.

You can pick up your own copy You can purchase The Marriage Caper on AmazonBarnes & Noble.

Make sure you also follow author Sandra Edwards on Facebook/Twitter/Goodreads.

 

I received a complimentary copy of Marriage Caper in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are 100% my own and my differ from those of yours.

Potty Cover Review


We all know that we can find public bathrooms to be disgusting. Now when our children have to use the toilet outside of the home, they are way more susceptible to germs. Little kids also like to touch everything. My son is always having to lean on the seat when having to use the restroom to go poo. It freaks me out that he is putting his hands on that germy toilet seat and I can not use enough soap and hand sanitizer to keep my mind at ease that he won't catch something....anything! That's where Potty Cover comes in great handy and it is easy to stick in a bag when you go out.



Potty cover has got you covered with my phobia because not only does it cover the seat but it covers the sides as well. I am very pleased with the products and the coverage that they provide! They are such a small company right only a few select stores offer them in certain areas. You can check out the full listing here and see if there is a store near you. Other than that you can get them off of these websites below:

Amazon/Ebay/Bed Bath and Beyond/buybuyBaby

Also make sure that you follow this fabulous company on their websites:

Website/Facebook/Twitter

This item is great for children, but my hubs and I are also germ-a-phobs when it comes to public restrooms so I am sure that we will be buying these for ourselves as well instead of trusting the ones already in the store!

Disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Easter Favorites Flash Giveaway (3/38-3/30)




Welcome to the Easter Flash Giveaway!


Organized by Mom to Bed by 8


Easter Favorite Candies Pail includes all the classic candies that always made good times great! From Chocolate Bunnies to Dubble Bubble Gum, Tootsie Rolls, Twizzlers, Skittles and so much more. A true something for everyone Easter treat.



One lucky reader will receive an Easter Favorite Classic Candies Pail.


Giveaway ends March 30th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter link below. Good luck!



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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. Manic Mama of 2 is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Guilty Innocent Book Blast and Giveaway (3/28-4/14)


The Guilty InnocentThe Guilty Innocent


The Guilty Innocent is the second novel of the Darkness Chronicles Series.

In this installment, Darian, the gorgeous, charismatic and charming master vampire of Chicago is framed for a crime he didn't commit, but why? His lover, Xavier, Natasha and a few others must travel halfway across the world to find out who and why before time runs out and all hell breaks loose!

Original, sexy and gritty, the Knights of the Darkness Chronicles will suck you in and take you for a ride you won't forget!

Purchase The Guilty Innocent on Amazon.

About Author D.N. Simmons


D. N. Simmons lives in Chicago IL., with a rambunctious German Shepherd that's too big for his own good and mischievous kitten that she affectionately calls "Itty-bitty". Her hobbies include rollerblading, billiards, bowling, reading, watching television and going to the movies. She has been nominated at Love Romances and More, winning honorable mention for best paranormal book of 2006. She has won "Author of the Month" at Warrior of Words. She was voted "New Voice of Today" at Romance Reviews and "Rising Star" at Love Romance and More.

Follow D.N. Simmons
Website | Facebook | Twitter | GoodReads

Read Reviews by Bloggers -

2nd Book to the Right

Sizzle and Swoon

This is a very good length story and the author has put a lot of thought into the creation of a complex plot and well written characters. There is humor, angst, anger and tenderness between all the characters that gives the book a well rounded feel. Diane @ Turning Back the Clock

The Guilty Innocent was an excellent read. It's packed with action, passion and vivid characters.
If you love the supernatural genre, you'll enjoy The Guilty Innocent. Jessi @ Mamas Got Flair

The Guilty Innocence is an addicting, sexy, mystery that's very hard to put down. D.N. Simmons crafts a fast paced world where the supernatural works and plays in one of my favorite cities, Chicago. ~Jen @ The Crafty Cauldron

What more can you ask for than shapeshifters and vampires. Wouldn't life be devine stuck in a love triangle with 2 hot vampires. Lisa @ Mommy Read too Much

D.N. Simmons is giving away a $100 Amazon Giftcard and everyone who enters gets an ecopy of Desires Unleashed. Fill out the form below to enter!

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Endless by Tawdra Kandle (King, #4) Review



Synopsis:

After the tumult of her high school senior year, all is right in Tasmyn Vaughan’s world. She’s attending college with her boyfriend, and she’s learning to control her powers. Everything is finally perfect, until it isn’t.
When her new part-time job leads to more than she bargained for, she is thrown into a deadly fight against forces of evil that she didn’t even know existed. Mastering her extraordinary gifts—along with the strength of an endless love—may be the only weapon that can guarantee her a happily ever after.

Review:

I am absolutely in love with the King Series. I have read the first one, Fearless, but no others. I actually didn't realize that this was the last one until I went to do this review. I am so sad that she wrapped everything up in this book and that there will be no more tales of Tasmyn and her journey of finding herself. I love that the relationship that she has with her boyfriend in this book is not forced. It is like an every day romance that you don't get caught up thinking, "why is every guy not like this?"  The ending of this one is not predictable at all to say the least. I will have to go back and read the other two now and catch up on a couple things that I missed for sure! If you have not read any of the books and this one finds it's way into your hands, don't hesitate to go ahead and read it. There are parts that flash to others but you would definitely still understand what was going on in the story. Overall, I loved the book and the flow that it had! Like I said, I can not believe that this series will be done (once I read the other two in the middle)!

About the Author:

Tawdra Kandle is the author of the King series, a young adult urban fantasy quartet. Born in south Jersey, Tawdra published her first short story at the age of 13 in Young Life magazine. During the early years of her marriage and motherhood, she wrote articles and columns on parenting and homeschooling, as well as some homeschooling curriculum. FEARLESS is her first novel. Tawdra currently lives in central Florida with her husband and children.

Follow Tawdra on Goodreads and find out what she will be getting into next! I know I can not wait.

And pick up the whole series for yourself on Amazon or get the first three at Barnes and Noble.

I received a complimentary copy of Endless in exchange for my honest review. All opinions shared are 100% my own and my differ from those of yours.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Enter to win a 7 day cruise!! (3/25-4/25)

 

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We are excited to be offering our fans the chance to win a 7 day cruise for a family of 4 to the Caribbean!
This giveaway is hosted by Dixieland Mom Product and Travel Reviews and SoCal Coupon Mommy and co-hosted by Simply Southern Couponers, Making of a Mom, Crazy for a Deal, Frugal Diva Frenzy, Growing up Bilingual and Swank Savings.

**Please note: winner must be 21 or older due to sailing restrictions for those under the age of 21. ** 

This is such a great opportunity and coming up right in time for vacationing time for parents and their children. Make sure that you read all the information and then enter for your chance to win this amazing cruise!

The Grand Prize:

1- 7 Day Cruise for a family of 4 to the Caribbean on a Norwegian Cruise Line ship, sailing from winners choice of 3 ports:
Miami, FL.
or
Tampa, FL
or
New Orleans, LA.
Approximate Retail Value: $2000.00

**Cruise must be booked for travel from Oct. 2013-Dec. 2013 or January 2014-April 2014. Holiday dates are excluded for travel during holiday dates.** 

Prize includes: Cruise fare only.  Winner is responsible for transportation to/from the port of choice, all gratuities, all onboard expenses, all onboard and port expenses/purchases, shore excursion purchases,casino gambling, bingo cards, photographs purchased from shipboard photographers, etc,  taxes and fees.

What is included in cruise fare: all meals at regular venues, (specialty restaurants are optional and do charge an additional fee.), a stateroom to include: one queen or 2 twin size beds, and 2 additional sleeping areas in same stateroom, for 2 add'l. passengers, entertainment and free shipboard activities.

Watch for the upcoming reviews for our April 7th NCL Star Cruise.  I will try to blog daily from the ship, depending on internet availability as shipboard internet is very slow and sometimes we will not have an available signal.

First Prize:

One set of the  Pack It Specter Cube System from Eagle Creek. Arv- $38.00

The winner will receive one set of the  Pack It Specter Cube System from Eagle Creek. The set consists of:

1- Pack It Specter Cube
1- Pack It Specter Half Cube
and
1- Pack It Specter Quarter Cube.

These are fantastic for saving much needed space in your suitcase, especially if you have to fly to your port! Watch for the review in our Pre Cruise prep post!

How to enter:
Entry is simple, just follow the instructions on the Giveaway Tool below. Good luck to all!
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Cookies and Cream Hershey Kisses Review

Oh my gosh! I am in heaven. I think I really have died and gone to heaven. When at the grocery store yesterday, all I could think about is how badly I wanted to be out of there and at home on my couch reading my Kindle. Awful, I know! My hubs and son were in the candy aisle and I proceeded to speed down the rest with my daughter (like we were in a Nascar race with a cart) to get everything else that I could possibly think we needed.

We get home and my hubs and son are eating a pre-dinner snack, as they call it, while I am making pasta for dinner. Everyone was starving, so it is a wonder we got out of the WalMart as cheaply as we did. It was an awful night last night, and we were up until about midnight. Needless to say, today has been a very long day already with me home with the two kids while the hubs is at work.

I go scavenging for something to snack on, anything.....

Because I know if I make a full blown lunch that my son will just want me to make him something too (he has just eaten). One of my fav candies of all times is the Cookies and Cream Hersheys bar. I love white chocolate and it is the perfect melt in your mouth candy that has white chocolate with the chocolate cookies pieces left over when it is done melting.

In my scavenging, I found out that the hubs candy of choice was Cookies and Cream candy. But not just the candy bar....KISSES! I had no idea they made these and now as I am sitting here sucking on one and letting it melt down to the cookies, I am in heaven. Like I said, hands down best flavor on a white chocolate candy that I have ever tasted.



These little candies have become an obsession for me over the passed ten minutes. Let's just hope that there are some left for hubs when he gets home from work. He thought he  could hide them from me...but I found them! Oh, how I love you little cookies and cream kisses <3

Monday, March 25, 2013

Nuby Easy Clean™ Soap Dispensing Brush Review

I have had a Nuby sterilizing brush in the past, but it was nothing like this one! I love the fact that you put the dishsoap inside the handle and it dispenses right into the bottle in suds. I hated having to squirt a new little bit of dishwashing soap into every bottle that I was washing to ensure that it was in fact getting clean. This takes care of that!


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The brush is good size and at first I was scared that it would not fit into my little ones 4 ounce bottles. I was so wrong!

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The bristles become compact fitting even into the smallest of bottles. The dispenser button as shown in the first picture is what allows you to pump as little or as much dish soap into the bottle to form the suds. This brush even does a great job cleaning the outside of bottles as well. The only thing that I honestly did not like about this was that no where was there a nipple brush. I had to keep my old nipple brush from my former Nuby brush. I love that there is a suction cup on the bottom of the brush that holds it in place even on my old sink.

I hate trying to stand the brush up in the dish drain when there is not one of these suction cups. Germs are everywhere around the kitchen whether you think so or not, so to have this feature was a definite plus! Overall, I give this product two thumbs up because of it's ease of cleaning power and the ability to use less soap than having to put it in the bottle every time. If you feel like you are wasting soap washing your little one's bottles, you should definitely pick one of these up for yourself.

Check out Nuby on all their sites:

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Disclosure: As a Nuby Mom Blogger, I was give the chance to try this product and give my honest review. My opinions may differ from that of your own.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Hapari Swimsuit Giveaway (3/25-4/16)

 
I am so excited to be a part of the Hapari Giveaway Event. Just in time for getting ready for summer weather, you have the chance to learn about a great company and have a chance to win!! So what are you waiting for?



Welcome to the Hapari Swimwear Giveaway Event!

Win $95 to use at Hapari!

Let's Get Ready For Summer!
Hosted By: The Nurse Mommy

Sponsored By: Hapari Swimwear



About Hapari:

Look great in Hapari's 2013 Tankini Swimwear! Mix and match any of your favorite swimwear bottoms with our tankini tops. Many of our Tankini tops can be worn three different ways: halter, tank, and criss-cross! The S.O.S and Cinch Tankini's underwire will give you the support you have been looking for. Most swim tops also have pockets for silicone breast inserts or Hapari's "Illusions". Don't forgot to checkout Hapari's Women's Plus Size Swimwearfor additional sizing. Bottoms Sold Separately.

Hapari also offers mens, juniors, and boy’s swimwear, so the entire family can match! How cute would that be? Hapari also has mastectomy swimwear that was redesigned last year to fit prostheses and swimwear tops have removable under wires to make the swimwear more custom fitting and comfortable. They have recently expanded their line to include coverups, maxi dresses, shores, and much, much more!

Read Paige's full review here.

Terms: Winner receives a $95 e-certificate to use at Hapari.com. Winner is responsible for shipping. Enter in the Rafflecopter below. Giveaway will run from 3/25-4/16. Limited to US only. Winner has 72 hours to respond to email for confirmation or another winner may be chosen.

Please click the link to be taken to the giveaway :)
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Disclosure: The Nurse Mommy, Paige, received a certificate for a new swimsuit from Hapari in exchange for review and giveaway, no other compensation was received for this posting. The Nurse Mommy blog will always provide honest opinions, beliefs or experiences on products reviewed. We will only recommend products or services that we feel are of benefit to our readers. The opinions expressed in this post are my own and may differ from yours. The Nurse Mommy, Manic Mama of 2, and any other blogs helping to promote this event are not responsible for prize fulfillment. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media outlets. Links enclosed may contain affiliate links. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle from The Nurse Mommy at babagrlshell {at} gmail {dot} com

Sparkling Spring Giveaway (3/25-4/11)




**5 Prize Winners - Choice of Lanyard**


ARV $35 ea.



Hosted by:

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After having to wear the same old black lanyard to work each day the ladies at Lanyard Elegance started beading their own creations as a hobby more or less.  Through hard work and a lot of testing they have now created a unique and beautiful design that is made to last and show off your own personal style.  You can compliment your outfits each day as you would with a necklace by picking out a different style lanyard.







These are not your average made cheap quality product.  They are very heavy duty!  Each lanyard at Lanyard Elegance is hand made with crystals from Austria and the Czech Republic, with a very secure but easy open clasp.  Currently there are 33 styles/designs to choose from but you can always custom order something special like your favorite team colors or something to match your favorite outfit exactly!

I am so excited to be a part of this giveaway so make sure you click the rafflecopter link to enter <3

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"Make Our Own Network" solely organized this event. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are 100% my own and may differ from your own. Manic Mama of 2 is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.

Squooshi Reusable Pouches Giveaway!



My kids love these pouches. We have some others but because of the cute animal designs they loved these more! With a Walrus, a Panda, a Bird and a lion. You can't go wrong between both girls and boys. I like the twist tops. With the top on it is spill proof. So you can carry in your bag without making a huge mess. You can make sure that your kids are eating healthy even on the go. We used to find that picnics consisted of chips, sandwiches and snack cakes because that is what was easy to take. Nothing healthy. Now with these pouches we can take applesauce, pudding and other fruity foods with us. If you make homemade foods for you baby or toddler, these are great for those also..There are so many things that you can use these pouches for. The super strong closure makes it great for the little ones. My 5 year old is soo hard on his stuff and yet he has not been able to break these. The big ones are 4.5 fl oz (130mL) great for the older kids and the smaller ones are 2.5 fl oz (70mL) great for 6m to a year old crowd. These are great for field trips, camping, picnics and even just outings to the grocery store. At $35.88 for an 8 pack that is only $4.48 each.



Squooshi reusable food pouches are BPA-free, PVC-free, Lead-free, Phthalate-free, puncture resistant plastic, to provide convenience and durability without unnecessary chemicals. The manufacturer we work with is ISO 9001 certified and BRC rated, meaning the company meets international standards for quality and safety protocols as pertains to ingredients, allergens, hygiene, humane trade practices, and foreign ingredient exposures.

HOW DO I FILL MY SQUOOSHI?
Squooshi pouches can be filled through an extra sturdy zipper located on the bottom of the pouch. Simply turn the pouch over, pull apart the zipper, make sure your cap is on and pour or spoon in your favorite squishy food. For optimal use, Squooshi pouches should be filled about ¾ full depending on the content. TO PREVENT LEAKAGE, DO NOT OVERFILL.
Avoid the microwave, hot liquids, and anything with a consistency thinner than applesauce.
REGARDING CONSISTENCY, for little ones that may be even more inclined to squeeze and tip their Squooshis, we suggest making your purees a bit thicker so they're less likely to spill out as little hands eat and play. Wipe away any seeds or food bits from the zipper, and make sure the bottom is sealed completely after filling

WHAT CAN I PUT IN A SQUOOSHI?
Squooshi refillable pouches are perfect for any squishy food. We fill them with applesauce, smoothies, fruit, grain and veggie purees, homemade baby food, yogurts, oatmeal – anything of a squishy consistency

Our Story

Squooshi, was started by a father-daughter team, Shannon Wren Waldis and Noel Wren, who were inspired to create a well-designed reusable food pouch that would be helpful to parents, fun for kids of all ages, and better for our environment!
“When my son was eating baby food, he loved eating out of pouches,” explains Shannon, “And I loved the playfulness and on-the-go convenience, but I felt awful giving him packaged food when I was preparing fresh nutrient dense, homemade food at home daily. I also felt terrible about the waste and the expense of store bought pouches.”
As a noted designer and longtime foodie, Shannon began to brainstorm, and soon, she and her dad Noel, who has a background in manufacturing, were on a mission to create the best reusable food pouch on the market.
After two and a half years of research, development, testing (and more testing!) Squooshi launched in October of 2012. This three-generation company is a labor of love, and “We are very proud to see families enjoying the results,” shares Shannon. “Squooshi pouches provide a solution for today’s busy families and we are inspired everyday by our grateful customers.”
■Squooshi reusable food pouches are BPA-free, Phthalate-free, PVC-free, and Lead-free.
■Squooshi reusable food pouches provide more flexible and healthy nutrition options: fill with your favorite grain, veggie, legume, dairy, and fruit combos!

■Squooshi reusable food pouches reduce waste: no more throw away food pouches piling up in landfills and contributing to air pollution!

■Squooshi reusable food pouches save you money on your food bills: pre-filled pouches cost between 1.50-2.25 each!

■Squooshi reusable food pouches save energy: empty pouches require a lot less fuel for shipping and most pre-packaged food travels over 1,200 miles before it reaches your table!

■Squooshi reusable food pouches are easy: in the car, at the park, in your kiddos's hands, less mess from broken jars, spoons, and trash!

We know you'll feel good when you see your little one having fun with Squooshi pouches, eating food you can feel good about, for your family and our world.
Shannon and Reid

Do you want to know how to make foods for your Squooshie?

Check them out!

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and also on Pinterest


Make sure you enter on the link below for the giveaway!

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Five Lil Bass In Tow was not monetarily compensated for this review. I received 4 pouches to test and post my honest review.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Nuby Teething Blankie Review

I am so impressed with the Teething Blankie from Nuby. My daughter was so afraid of the crinkle noise when she was just a couple months old that I was at first afraid to her play with this one. Turns out she loves it! I was given the chance to have the one with the lion on it, and the fact that it is like a blanket means that my daughter can rub it together and it one makes a noise and two has a cool texture. This is a picture of all of the choices you would have if you were to get one of these teething blankies for yourself.



Another great feature of the teething blankie is of course that it has the edges with teething surfaces. My daughter being six months old is wanting to put EVERYTHING in her mouth and try it out. She is going to be cutting teeth very soon and so this product is perfect. One thing that we did not know that it did until my daughter accidently found it was that it squeaks when you press the animal in the center. It half scared her to death the first time that she did it but now that she knows it is there, it is a favorite of hers to play with while spending time on the floor or in her chair with this blankie.

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Here is a picture of my precious little one with the blankie in tow as she plays in her chair. She is just smiling away and happy that she has a toy that she can chew on and that makes noises. It will become a favorite in your home with your little one as well!

Check out Nuby on all their sites:

Website/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/Youtube

Disclosure: As a Nuby Mom Blogger, I was give the chance to try this product and give my honest review. My opinions may differ from that of your own.

Children's Place $25.00 GC Giveaway (3/23-4/6)













Striped Denim Dress

  • Bodice made of 100% cotton, yarn dyed for long-lasting color

  • Pre-washed with softner added for a great feel

  • Self-fabric 3D rosette applique at left chest

  • Elasticized taping at waist

  • Skirt tiers made of 100% cotton dark indigo denim

  • Tagless label

  • Designed in an above-the-knee length.

  • Note: available in select stores and online

  • Imported


 





Stats Graphic Tee

  • Made of 100% cotton jersey

  • Pre-washed for softness and to reduce shrinkage

  • Rib-knit trim at neck made of 100% cotton

  • Tagless neck label

  • Imported




Pull On Cargo Shorts

  • Made of 100% cotton ripstop

  • Stonewashed for softness and to reduce shrinkage

  • Pull-on style with elasticized waistband

  • Faux fly

  • Front slant pockets

  • Side cargo pockets with hook-and-loop closures

  • Adjustable button tabs at inner sides of waist for a customized fit

  • Imported






I loved the style and fit of both my daughter and my son's outfits! I saw zero fading after washing and the cotton is very soft and comfortable. I have always been a fan of The Children's Place because their quality of clothing is superior to many other children's labels on the market today. I was very pleased with both selections and as you can see from the pictures my children were equally pleased.



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**Giveaway - 1 reader will win a $25.00 Gift Certificate to The Children's Place. Enter on the rafflecopter below.

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Friday, March 22, 2013

TruKid Baby Lotion and Sunny Days Sunscreen Review and Giveaway (Ends 4/11)

I was given the chance by TruKid to try out a couple of their products. The two were the Sweet Baby lotion, which is newer to their line, and the Sunny Days Sunscreen Stick SPF 30. Both are great products and I was happy to get them because as it starts to get sunnier out my son will need all the protection he can get! As you all may know, I have two children. One aged 4 and the other 6 months. These products fell in both of their age groups. I have a video that I want to share with you all of my thoughts about the two products.

Watch my video review HERE!

The Sunny Days is an Award winner and also, non-toxic, nano-free, reef-friendly, UVB/UVA protection with a mineral based formula that contains organic ingredients and no artificial coloring, fragrance, or toxins. It is easy to carry around with you if you ever need to throw it in a beach bag or a purse. You can check out the award for this awesome little stick at http://www.redtri.com/awards/.



With the baby lotion, it is hard to find one that you know will not irritate your child's skin. My daughter has a hard time with any lotions other than Desitin and I was getting tired of getting my hands dirty applying that every time she had some dry skin. It is great for diaper rash don't get me wrong, but everything else was just making her skin get irritated besides that. Until TruKid came in the mail, and I used it on her. It has a wonderful fragrance and it is not harsh on her skin.



The Sweet Baby lotion is all natural and mineral based. It has organic ingredients, is chemical-free, sulfate free, paraben-free, and gluten free. This lotion works on babies and bigger children. My son has cracked feet from where his shoes rub sometimes, and I put it to the test there. It was gentle enough to put on his feet without having to rub too hard and it took care of his rough skin.

About TruKid:

TruKid was developed by Jennifer Bunkers, CEO, who is a mother of six. She has taken her 15+ years of experience in sourcing, manufacturing, and product development and has committed to making TruKid have quality products. She wants the products to be safe, fun and effective all at the same time. She also wants to encourage kids to live healthy and well-rounded lifestyles.

TruKid: Our product is skincare, our business is healthy living.

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Blogger Opp-Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff 10,000 Fan Celebration Giveaway

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Stacy's Savings & Other Stuff recently hit 10,000 Facebook Fans, is closing in on 5,000 Twitter Followers, and has a brand new blog redesign coming! I'm celebrating the fans that made all of this possible, and I would love for you to join me! Right now, I'm looking at 1 $50 prize, either PayPal or Amazon Gift Code. That amount could increase based on response. I would LOVE to do more! I would really like to do $100! It’s up to you!


The faster you sign up, the higher up on the Rafflecopter you are!


Here are the details of the giveaway:


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  • One FREE Twitter Link per blogger for posting a sign up announcement post (HTML here) or pay $5 PayPal to stacy@stacyssavings.com if you don't want to publish the sign up post.

  • Additional links will be available for $5. No Google+. Facebook links will be included on the Rafflecopter Widget.

  • 3 Co-Host Spots are available for $25. You will receive a back link to your blog on the Giveaway HTML to be published on every participating blog, plus 4 additional free links.

  • Page Host Spots are $10 each. These spots are to host a page of follows (not Facebook). These are great for increasing Page Views.

  • Blogger sign ups until 4/3/13. Giveaway will run 4/15/13-5/15/13. Please promote 3x per week. Facebook scheduling is fine!

  • US & Canada only. 18+

  • 1 Prize worth $50 either PayPal or Amazon Gift Card. Additional similar prizes offered or increase in value of prizes depending on how sign ups go. Will confirm by April 5th.

  • Blogger Referral Incentive: Blogger with the most referrals gets a FREE Host Page!!


Please sign up here. Link fees/hosting fees will go toward the prize, with a very small amount taken for admin fees (rafflecopter upgrade, promotion, etc). I want to get the prize to at least $100 or more, or be able to give 2 prizes. Please send paypal fees as a gift.

If you have a company who would like to sponsor the giveaway, please email me at stacy@stacyssavings.com.

Thanks for celebrating with me!

Cheribundi Giveaway (3/22-4/1)

Cheribundi and Oh My Goodies has teamed up to bring you this great spring time giveaway! One lucky winner will receive avariety case of Cheribundi . 


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March 22nd, 2013 and end April 1st, 2013


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Ahhh! My daughter is 6 months old. Where does the time go?

I remember when I brought her home from the hospital and she was just so tiny. She still is tiny compared to other babies her age, but we would not have it any other way. My son tells me on a daily basis how big his sissy is getting and it breaks my heart. She now is eating solids and loves bananas and peaches the most. Back when my son was just starting out he loved bananas and sweet potatoes. My daughter is not much into the vegetable world and so this week we will be introducing mangos to her. I never fed my son this because he only acted interested in bananas, sweet potatoes and the occasional squash.

Our food of choice is Beechnut. It is a great price and doesn't break the bank to get her all the varieties that she wants to be eating. There are so many food schedules out there and when to introduce this and that. With my son, it was a no brainer. We just were like brain washed zombies that did everything that the doctor told us to and when they told us to do it. With our daughter, we have decided to be a little more open minded and let her guide us into what she wants to be eating. She is only about 12-13 pounds and so we figured rice cereal would help her. She absolutely hates it! No matter what I put in the cereal fruit wise, whether it has milk or water mix....she just hates it. My son drank his in his bottle only before he went to bed when he was younger. We decided not to do this with our daughter.

Our regular routine with her is that she gets about 6 oz of formula in the morning from 6-9 AM. From then on it is breakfast (which I  try cereal but I find I am just wasting the fruit that she would eat if it were by itself)...so we have stuck to about 3 oz of fruit in the morning. More bottle in mid morning between 10-12. Then she will eat another fruit for lunch. I try to save the vegetables for at night because they weigh the heaviest on her. She tends to drink a few bottles in the afternoon after lunch and then eats her veggie for dinner. One more bottle does her in for the night but she occasionally wakes up between 1 and 3 in the morning because she wants something else to drink. I don't mind it because she holds her bottle in her crib and I use it as time to fold laundry or something until I take it back from her.

My hubs has yet to get up with her in the middle of the night since she was born and he is scared to feed her baby food because she is so tiny. He just watches me do it and laughs with her when she makes messes. I can't say he is not involved with making bottles and changing diapers, but I have to get him over the baby food thing especially since I recently went back to work and have to work on weekends sometimes. I do not know how to get him over his fear because he did not have this with our son when he was this age.

I am open to suggestions about the cereal problem, the hubs not wanting to feed her baby food (scared not unwilling), and for any feeding schedule or fav food your little one may have!

 

Thursday, March 21, 2013

Lola James Book Blast Swag Pack (3/22-4/5)


Bound to You (Book 3 of the Spellbound Series)


Toni’s life is just one complication after another. First, her past comes back to her, then she has to deal with a psycho, and now it’s the biggest of them all. A choice that could destroy one life and be the bright future to the other.
How is a girl supposed to choose between two men that she loves?

On one hand, she has the Greek god Hades, the love from her past and the other, Ben the hot Vampire nurse that she met just over a week ago. Both have captured her heart in their own individual ways but whose love is the greatest?

Who does she ultimately love the most?

In the end, a decision is made in Bound to you...

**This Book Includes Sexual Content**
Bound to Remember, a Paranormal Romance (Book 1 of the Spellbound Series) FREE
Unbound, a Paranormal Romance (Book 2 of the Spellbound Series) $2.99
Bound to You (Book 3 of the Spellbound Series)

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About Lola


Lola JamesLola James has been reading romance novels since her teens, and fell in love with the paranormal after discovering Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles. Her love of the dark worlds of vampires and witches, as well as her fascination with Greek mythology led her to create the Spellbound Series, an ongoing Paranormal Romance combining all of the above into tales of suspense with a little bit of humor in an Urban Fantasy setting.

A long time lover of reading and writing with a passion for a great story, James became discouraged by the complicated and arbitrary publishing process, James had initially set down her laptop and her hopes of being a writer. However, with the purchase of her first e-reader, James became re-energized by the new possibilities for an undiscovered author to reach the masses. Dusting off her keyboard she finally finished Bound to Remember, the first book of the Spellbound Series and self-published it. Energized and ambitious, James is now hard at work on both the Spellbound Series as well as the Fate Series, a paranormal romance about dreams and what happens if they come true.

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Blogger Opp: Hapari Swimwear

 

We are so excited to be sharing our very own 


blogger opportunity 




for an upcoming giveaway for Hapari Swimwear! 




Hosted By: The Nurse Mommy

Sponsored By: Hapari Swimwear

Details 


  • For info on Hapari, read Paige's Hapari Swimwear Review here

  • Blogger will get a FREE Twitter or Pinterest link with Announcement Post or $5

  • Additional links available

  • Host Pages available with two free links!  

  • Giveaway will run 3/25-4/10 (12am EST)

  • HTML will be emailed 48 hours before event starts

  • Blogger with the most referrals will receive an Amazon Gift Card for $10 or free host page.

  • Sign Ups end on 3/24. 

  • We will be capping number of promotors/co-hosts at 12-15 bloggers. 

  • Read more and enter this free blogger opportunity at Hapari Swimwear Signups. 

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Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Starlooks February Box

I had never gotten a Starlooks box before. I had the opportunity to try out the Lauren Clark box from February. I have to admit, I wear makeup, but I am more of a nudes type of gal. When I opened the box and everything was pink, I was not quite sure how these would go with my skin tone.Picture 53

 

This is what the box looked like when I got it and it was something to behold. I have always bought my makeup at the drugstore and so now that I was looking at a special edition Lauren Clark Starlooks box, I was ecstatic. The monthly subscription  is $15, but as you can see in the picture below, this was one is retailed at $41 worth of products. You really are getting your money worth even with the $1.98 shipping.

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The first thing that I pulled out was the Infinity Liner. I had never seen anything quite like it. It is waterproof and can be used on the top or bottom lid to give you an extra pop of color underneath your shadow or can be used as a full base by itself. If you were to use a silver eye shadow you could just put this in the corners to give an accent of color. It is a very versatile product that I can see myself using a lot!

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The next one that I pulled out was the HD Fluid Blush. The only time I have ever really worn blush was when I did dance recitals. I never really saw the need to look flushed all the time with a pink powder. This, however, is a beautiful shade and goes on fluid. I love that it is not a powder and that it can be blended into your skin. It looks very natural and could be worn every day without a second glance as to why you were wearing blush.

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The gloss is called Pink Oasis but is more on the purple side. Still a really pretty shade and it went on with a shimmer. I would wear this when I needed a little pop of color on my lips or perhaps a little sparkle on a night out.

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My favorite that went on the smoothest and was a bold color was the Lauren Clark signature lip liner in Tipsy. I have never used lip liner so this was something new for me to play around with and try out. I really did like the way that it held the glosses that I tried with it in place. It was very easy to apply even for someone who does not use it every day.

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Here is what the colors look like of everything. From top to bottom, it is exactly how they are listed here. Even though I have never really been a fan of pinks on me, this Starlooks box changed my mind! I love all the products that were in it and it is such a great value. If you are a makeup girl just like I am but haven't taken many chances outside of your comfort soon, I urge you to give the subscription to Starlooks a try. You won't be disappointed.

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I really liked this box, and I will be interested to see what are in future boxes considering this was my first one. Be sure to let me know what you think and if you would ever give Starlooks a try?

 

Braza Giveaway (3/18-3/25)

One of my fellow bloggers over at Megomania is having a giveaway for an extraordinary product for women.

There will be 5 winners. So make sure to get your entries in because you have a great chance at winning.You can read here full review here.Also visit Braza and check out what else that they have to offer!Click on the link below to enter into the giveaway. 


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Magic Warble Book Review and Giveaway



I had never heard of Victoria Simcox or any of her books until I won one of her books. I dove right into reading it and she is allowing me now to do my review and have a giveaway attached. She is offering 3 e-copies of the book, so make sure you get your entries in.

Synopsis:


Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals and the evil Queen Sentiz. In Bernovem, Kristina not only fits in, she's honored as "the chosen one," the only one who can release the land from Queen Sentiz's control. But it's not as simple as it seems. To save Bernovem, she must place the gift she was given, the famous "Magic Warble," in its final resting place. She must travel through the deep forest, climb a treacherous mountain, and risk capture by the queen's "zelbocks" before she reaches her destination. Guided by her new fairy friends, Clover and Looper and by Prince Werrien, a teenage boy, and an assortment of other characters, Kristina sets off on a perilous journey that not only tests her strength but her heart

Review:


I immediately fell in love with Kristina's character because I was that awkward girl when I was twelve. She doesn't seem to fit in with anyone her age and has formed a bond with her teacher. Her only real friend and confident is her pet rat, Raymond. This book has a great fantasy feel and is great for kids that are younger in age. Being 24, I also found myself engrossed in the story and trials and tribulations that it would take to get the magic warble to her destination in order to save Bernovem from Queen Sentiz. The Queen makes a great young readers villian. Anyone that came in contact with the warble is also transported to Bernovem, and even though they are not the nicest to Kristina in their world, you find yourself also rooting for them against the Queen and the zelbocks.

Every girl that feels like she doesn't fit in wants that satisfaction that she does indeed have a purpose. Kristina happened to find hers in a world that was nothing like her own.  There is also a love twist when Kristina meets Prince Werrien. It is that type of puppy love and infatuation that leaves you saying "Awwww." You remember back when you had that first sense of wanting a member of the opposite sex to like you just for who you were.

The land of Bernovem has gnomes, dwarfs, and fairies. I remember loving the Chronicles of Narnia when I was younger, and this is just like that for this generation of children. It has all the magic and fantasy a younger person would want. You become so engrossed in the story line and wanting the heroes to reach their destination that before you know it, the book is over, and you are wanting more!

I will definitely be starting in on the second book today, The Black Shard. Be on the lookout for that review very soon.

About the Author:




Victoria, known as Vicki, was born in 1966, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, to an Austrian immigrant mother, and a Dutch immigrant father. She has one older sister, Jeannette. When Vicki was 7, she moved with her family to British Columbia. In her early twenties Vicki moved to Western Washington and now resides in Marysville WA. She has been married to her husband Russ, for nineteen years and they have three children; Toby, who is fifteen, Kristina, thirteen, and William, eight. She has home schooled her children for the past nine years, and she also teaches elementary school art. Vicki’s other family members are, a Chihuahua, named Pipsy, two cats, Frodo, and Fritz, and two parakeets, Charlie, and Paulie. She did have a pet rat named Raymond when she started writing The Magic Warble, but sad to say, he has since passed away of old age. Vicki enjoys writing, painting watercolors, watching movies, hanging out with her family, and chauffeuring her kids around to their many activities. Her favorite author is C.S. Lewis, and one of her fondest memories is when she was twelve. She would sit at the kitchen table and read The Chronicles of Narnia to her mother while she cooked dinner. These magical stories were very dear to Vicki and she remembers wishing, If only I could go to Narnia like Lucy and Susan. Vicki hopes that maybe, she can touch someone with her story in a similar way.

You can find the Magic Warble on:

Barnes and Noble and Amazon

There are also many other sites you can purchase the book, so make sure you check out the Goodreads page!

Giveaway:


Enter on the link below for the chance to win one of three ecopies of The Magic Warble.

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Disclosure: Manic Mama of 2 is not responsible for the fulfillment of prize. Prize will be awarded in the form of an e-copy by the author. My review is that of my own and I was not in any way compensated. This review may differ from your own.