Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Growums

Add a little character to your garden with an easy to grow garden kit for children. Includes everything you need to grow 4 different varieties of herbs or vegetables (seeds vary depending on kit), and when your young gardener goes online and registers their garden, Growums characters come to life and teach how to grow their vegetables and herbs from seed to harvest. Children love to eat food they've grown themselves, even vegetables.


I was sent out the Herb Garden from Growums to review. This garden kit includes 4 different types of seeds (oregano, cilantro, parsley & basil), 8 coco pellets enough to grow 2 of each plant & 8 plant tags. It also includes directions & a fun interactive online experience created especially for you child/children. It makes a great family gift for parents & your child/children to learn & grow different seeding kits such as Pizza Garden, Salad Garden, Taco Garden & Ratatouille Garden. Kids start off by going to the Growums website to register their garden & follow the colorful characters in a virtual garden world that shows them how to care for their veggies. This animated step by step series of mini videos are updated every ten days with tips on what to expect next and how to care for the seeds. With help and info from Tomicio the tomato, Frank Cilantro, Belle Peppa, Ice Berg the lettuce wrapper and of course Elvis Parsley and more in a matter of weeks your child/children will be able to harvest fresh veggies & herbs to create meals. My son took this with him into daycare & was so very excited to share with his fellow classmates. Garden Kits are educational & fun, plus they can help encourage healthy eating habits since kids are more likely to eat food they've grown themselves. My parents grow their own veggies every summer & my son just loves to help my step-dad his pop pop out by watering the veggies each day & he loves picking out the peppers & tomatoes. I think it's a great way to teach kids about growing your own veggies & learning about different stuff along the way.


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Nellie's All Natural


The scent of clean laundry you're used to may be caused by nasty chemicals. So why not discover the true smell of naturally clean clothes with Nellie's Laundry Soda? It's hypoallergenic, and leaves your clothes soft, fresh, and residue free. It's also super concentrated, so only one tablespoon per wash is needed, even in large loads.

I was sent Laundry Soda (50 Load) to review. When I first saw the size of my 50-load bag & the size of the measuring scoop I was a little unsure. Like other brands I require twice the amount of detergent. I am not sure why that is just the way I do it because I feel like it is not enough or if I use less it won't come out clean, I'm not so sure really it's weird. I just use more than I should to be honest; anyways I checked the package and the website and thought just maybe a tablespoon is what you use for regular laundry, and when I followed the instructions on the package I really didn't need to put more than I do for laundry detergent. I was really surprised & satisfied with this product. Also the scent was really fresh & smelled really good to me. Even when it was done it smelled so wonderful on my clothes & everything. It's also perfect for babies with sensitive skin, also leaves no residue which is a plus in my books, and I also love that it is non-toxic!!


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YUM YUM Dishes

After my second child was born I realized I was snacking too much. I'd drag a bag of chips off the shelf and head for the couch. Before I knew it, half the bag was gone.
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The fact is, I didn't realize how much I was eating. I decided to do something about it.



 I got to review a 9" Dinner Plate & a 4" Bowl (with plastic lid) to review from Yum Yum Dishes. I would have to say that I am always looking for new ways/ideas to keep healthy & keep my weight down. I am sure many of you are in the same boat as I am. I have found one thing that is really helpful to me is portion control. My mom even tells me about it also, so I'm used to it being nagged in my ear all the time, but I am pretty good with portion control anyways it's my husband that isn't. I tell him all the time, he still doesn't seem to find a way to listen he just loves eating, so I figured Yum Yum Dishes just might be the solution :)


Yum Yum Dishes are really cute & it has a bold color. They are a perfect size for portion control, helping to keep you from overeating! Using these dishes and bowls while eating & snacking, you can prevent endless eating due to getting distracted or just not paying any attention! This way when I'm snacking me or my son. I usually put chips, pretzels, popcorn or some sugary candy I put it in this 4" bowl & we are all set. Also did you know that the average dinner plate is 11 to 13 inches. It holds way more food than we need. With the 9 inch Yum Yum plate servings look like the perfect amount. I am happily able to eat & when I'm done; I know I have not overdone it & it makes me feel good about myself.

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L'OCCITANE


AT L'OCCITANE we always encourage our people to follow their dreams and many of our employees volunteer to work on life-changing projects in communities far and wide. For the past two years our staff have been travelling to West Africa to teach the L'OCCITANE way of making soap to women in the Burkina Faso co-operative, where our pure shea butter is made. . . 
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I was able to pick something from l'occitane website & I choose the Foaming Rice Cleanser to review. I choose this because of my little bit of acne I have, and they actually recommended this to me, so I took their advice & choose this. It would of been nice to have the entire collection of Red Rice products such as:
I really liked this product it was so incredibly gentle & soothing on my skin & gives off a very subtle pleasant scent. It doesn't dry out my skin at all. The texture is light & once I washed it off my skin it felt so soft, smooth & clean. I am really impressed with this product.

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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Slice Safety Cutter


Slice was founded in 2008 by TJ Scimone as a way to help fund long-term care for his son, Alex, who is autistic. A minimum of 1% of all Slice product sales is donated to help fund autism research. By purchasing our products, you’re helping to find a cure for the millions of children and their families who live with autism every day......read more about slice click here



I was sent out a Slice Safety Cutter to review. I just wanted to say that I think this is a great "tool". I found it very helpful for opening Cd's/DVDs wrappings, coupons, pretty much anything you need a quick easy straight cut on. It has a finger friendly ceramic blade so it's a safe substitute for scissors and it won't cut you. It also has a built in magnet and key ring hole making it convenient to take with you on the go. You can use it whether it be your right or left hand. The ceramic blade won't rust, and it stays sharp and lasts longer than steel blades. The Slice Safety Cutter is my new best friend. I really love it for my coupons. I can easily open my packages as well when I get them in the mail :) Also like scissors it can be a pain when you get a strain in your hands/fingers while cutting, with this Slice you don't have that problem at all! I am very pleased with this product. I would recommend it to everyone.

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Shirts That Go


ShirtsThatGo was created 2 short years ago to make available to parents a great line of t-shirts that appeal to kids that love vehicles. The line currently has 15 designs, with plans to add new designs on a regular basis. Our t-shirt line is an attempt to capture amazing vehicles in motion with as much realism as possible. The idea is that the vehicles displayed on our t-shirts are similar to what the kids are seeing in the real world. The images capture them in motion, larger than life. These are vehicles that amaze and inspire our children. Some of us grown ups are pretty impressed too!to read more about ShirtsThatGo click here

 I got to review something from ShirtsThatGo.com & I picked something out for my 4 1/2 year old son. I choose the Tractor T-Shirt to review. I picked this one out because my son loves tractors & he has been in one my uncle used to work for the township & he actually drove the tractors similar to this one on the picture. He was really excited to get it in the mail when I said it was for him. He wanted to wear it right away! My son would of really liked this new Cop Car T-Shirt he always tells me he wants to be a cop when he gets "big" lol he was a handsome cop for Halloween as well. I love all their shirts on their website.. They also have a new tee called the school bus tee check it out!!!




My son Nicholas in his new Tractor T-Shirt.
Price: $16.99 


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Friday, January 27, 2012

HAPPY Skincare

Thanks for tuning in to the Happy Skincare blog! Here’s a bit of background to introduce ourselves…
We (Aaron and Phoebe Breckell – husband and wife) formed Happy Skincare in 2010 after creating our Anti-Ageing and Repair Cream. The Anti-Ageing and Repair Cream is a daily moisturiser that is packed with anti-oxidants and heaps of other goodies to keep skin looking younger and healthier. . .  to read more about Happy Skincare click here

I recently got something from Happy Skincare to review. I had gotten the Anti-Ageing & Repair Cream as I am not that old yet, and don't need any anti age repairing products, I thought they had other products on their site, but unfortunately they don't and just sell this sort of product. However I gave it to my mother who likes this sorts of stuff. I love how this moisturiser is filled with antioxidants & it's made with 100% natural active ingredients. There is no dangerous chemicals in this product, and is filled with powerful ingredients including MSM, Rosehip Oil.
 

Why should you use the Anti-Ageing and Repair Cream?

Your skin is your body’s largest organ – it needs protecting and repairing. Every day of your life you cause damage to your skin. And as you age, your skin needs additional nutrients to restore and replenish healthy skin cells, maintain elasticity and firmness, and to keep your skin soft and moist.
  • Provide your skin with the nutrients it needs to fight daily damage caused by the environment
  • Help repair and prevent damage to your skin caused by age, such as fine lines and wrinkles, and age spots
  • Promote your skin’s elasticity, firmness, and smoothness
  • Increase and maintain moisture levels, especially if you have dry skin
  • You avoid harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals that are found in many other moisturisers (even those claiming to be natural!)
  • Safe if you have sensitive skin
  • Help relieve dermatitis
  • Assist with preventing stretch marks and healing of scarring, including acne scars that you might have
 
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Sibu


The journey to create a successful company can be as arduous as scaling a Tibetan mountainside, but well worth the view from the top. Bruce McMullin founded Sibu in 2003 after series of events led him to Calcutta, India where he crossed paths with an ayurvedic specialist in Chinese plants and herbs. In passing, this expert mentioned a powerful holy fruit, the Sea Buckthorn berry.

 I got some little packets to review from Sibu, to be really honest, they could of at least sent something other than just little packets of their products. I hate reviewing something so little that I can't even enjoy, anyways I love that their products are organic. I am not a fan of lotions. I usually use serums and liquids so I don’t get clogged pores.I would of loved if they sent me out the "Sea Buckthorn Revitalize & Renew" for a review I really want to try this.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

eBeachstalk.com


eBeanstalk is a site dedicated to providing educational toys & providing learning toys that promote a child's development, and they go real far beyond just toys. Their mission at eBeanstalk is to help children grow; while making gifts giving special & fun. My favorite part about eBeanstalk website is how easy and organized everything is on their site. I love how they have a section of Toys by Age for kids that is a great way to determine what your child might want to play with or learn about. The second most thing that I thought was cool was the Great Gift Ideas they have a selected category from Newborn to 7 years of age. I really like that as well. Also all their toys are broken down into categories by age, gender & top sellers! It makes it easy for me to find what I am looking for right away.


Also when you are looking for a great gift for a friend, or relative or any special occasion. I know sometimes it can be highly frustrating in a store let a lone finding something you might actually think they might be interested in, but buying a gift online is so much easier they have a outrageous amount of toys on the site for every age! It's the perfect site that is organized, friendly & very helpful & you don't even have to leave the house do it all from home.

Something I found on eBeanstalk a 12 Foot Trampoline, and I have a 4 year old son, and when we are at home he just has to jump on the couch like is that really necessary, lol, so I think he would love this trampoline all to himself. If you are searching for the perfect gift for your child, check out eBeanstalk today. Right now you can receive free shipping on any order over $65.

 
Toys for 2 year olds:              http://www.ebeanstalk.com/2-year-old-toys.php
Alex Toys:                              http://www.ebeanstalk.com/brand/Alex.html
Puzzles:                                  http://www.ebeanstalk.com/category/Puzzles


  
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Travalo


Have you ever wished you could have a quick freshen up when you're out and about?
Carrying a big glass perfume or aftershave bottle is inconvenient, cumbersome and can be dangerous if it takes a knock and shatters.
Travalo is a refillable atomizer bottle with a difference. Its patented easy fill system allows you to refill in seconds with a simple repeat pump action. Travalo makes it easy and convenient to have a fresh confidence boost any time, anywhere.
I absolutely love this product of Travalo it's a refillable perfume spray that you can take anywhere with you on the go. Whoever thought of this idea is a genius. If you don't feel like having a big perfume bottle in your purse you could always fill it up & toss it in your bag & it's not that bulky to carry around. Easy for out to dinner outings or simply just to have literally in my opinion. You don't even need a funnel to fill up your perfume spray & you don't need to take apart anything either to refill it. A good idea to if your perfume is glass you don't need to worry about it breaking also :)

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Cookie Dough Bites Factory

                                       
Media Contact: Sanaz Hajizadeh
Phone Contact: (310) 709-7179
Email: sanaz@promotinggroup.com

Cookie Dough Bites® Factory Hits #1 Game for Kids on
iTunes in just 9 Days
Partnership between Confectionery Company and Mobile Gaming Company creates Sweet Success!
Los Angeles, CA. January 19, 2012 – Sunstorm Games, a developer of popular mobile gaming
apps and Taste of Nature Inc., a fast-growing confectionery manufacturing company have
launched the #1 App for Kids on the iTunes App Store! In just 9 days, Cookie Dough Bites®
Factory achieved a Top of the Charts ranking to become the #1 Game for Kids on iTunes with
over a half million worldwide downloads.
The app allows players to actually manufacture the popular Cookie Dough Bites® candies in a
simulated factory environment and allows players to interact with the brand and its family of
flavors. Beginning with mixing essential ingredients, the simulator moves onto applying
chocolate coating (milk, white or dark) to the dough pieces and ends with a quality control
function – similar to one found in an actual factory! Some coatings even allow the addition of
various flavors of sprinkles – an added feature that’s proving to be very popular.
“Cookie Dough Bites® Factory combines skill and pure enjoyment as it allows fans of Cookie
Dough Bites® to experience the candy making process,” commented Scott Samet, President of
Taste of Nature, Inc. who launched Cookie Dough Bites in movie theatres in 1997. The brand
has grown exponentially in 15 years and now boasts 9 flavors, nationwide distribution and a cult
following.
Just like the confection, the popularity of Cookie Dough Bites® Factory is rising rapidly, as the
app is spreading through word of mouth advertising as well as the pure recognition of being at
the Top of the Charts. Anthony Campiti, founder of Sunstorm Games added “Kids, families and
gamers have fallen in love with Cookie Dough Bites® Factory. It’s amazing to see such a wide
demographic playing this app all over the world! Stay tuned for new versions as we build upon
our current success.”

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