Reflo Review & Giveaway

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I received a blue & green Reflo cup to review on my blog. I have to say whoever discovered these are a genius boy if I knew these existed when my son was born in 2007 and I was blogging than I would have snatched these up in a heartbeat. These are amazing and very good for toddlers that just had thrown away their bottles and are starting to drink out of a cup these Relfo cups are a great way to start. They have a Reflo insert that is cleat it's a way to not have a big mess while your child drinks out of the cup it has little slits around the corners of the insert which is really beneficial.

A closer look at the insert above from Reflo website. It's the clear circle in front of the cup.

 So I filled up the green Reflo cup halfway up to wear the insert secretly fits in you'll know when you place in the cup.

                            

                                  

This here is Jayden he is my friends son he is only 2 years old and he is a pro already with using the Reflo cup. He is so proud and loves using this cup I've been over twice already and I always see this in his hand he's pretty careful with the cup anyways he is a good boy.

Check out the Reflo Video on YouTube

You can purchase Reflo cups online on their store or you can see where they sell them at; at your local stores. Find out where you can find a store near you!

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YellowSpotDesigns Review & Giveaway

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Jordan Parks is the shop owner of YellowSpotDesigns and is from Rexburg, ID. She was born on April 15th & joined Etsy on November 23, 2012. Follow her on Etsy to keep up with her shop updates!

I received a white headband with a white flower and a triangle scarf with specks of brown & white. I've never owned a triangle scarf before but I really love it it's different and simple & easy. I first put it on wrong with the triangle towards my back but I thought that isn't right lol so I switched it around and it looked much better. I love that this scarf is handmade I don't know how anyone could do something like this but it's perfect and comfortable. I wouldn't have the patience to do this because I know I would get frustrated but I give props to those who do take time to do handmade items and sell them they do a great job!

 

Me (Tara) with my headband and triangle scarf. The colors go great and white matches everything so it's not hard to match something with my headband although it was a little big on me but no worries it's only to cover my ears because we have cold weather down here in NJ and it's only about to get colder with the days/months going by.

 I can't wait to show off my new scarf tomorrow at work they will love it and they always ask me how I get all this stuff and I tell them I am a blogger and I give them my link they are much older than me so they wonder what I do and everything. I would love to get some of these for family they are so comfortable I know I already said that but they really are and the headband keeps my ears nice and warm!

The headband has two buttons in the back I put it to the last one and it still was a little big on me, but that is okay don't want it too snugged you want it to fit just right on you. You must look at other items she handmakes check out her shop by clicking here

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Talus Products Review & Giveaway

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 I was sent the Portagio Smart Satchel in Cinnamon from Portagio and the High Road Compact SwingAway™ Car Seat Organizer from High Road Organizers.

My son isn't a messy  kid or anything but when he does tend to bring his DS and games with him I want him to have a place to put them in so they aren't all over my seat or lost anywhere in my car because I hate looking for lost things and not knowing where they are etc, so this is very helpful organizer. Some great features for this product is that their is 3 mesh pockets for quick access items you may need, 2 divided front pockets for tissues and hand sanitizer which my son knows I stock that in the car well now he has his very own in his organizer bag, there is a soft pocket to put something like your sunglasses or anything else you'd like to store in there. I also love how there is adjustable strap buckles around the headrest. You can see more photo examples (here).

 I have here the Portagio Smart Satchel in Cinnamon which is very nice. I like big handbags that are roomy so this was really nice to get and I love handbags! I am obsessed with them I have about 50 of them no lie. I like how there is a pocket on both sides so I could store a water bottle and loose stuff hand lotion etc. I usually use this for work. I usually switch up my handbags up a bit month to month.

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Blue Baby Bum Review

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Blue Baby Bum was created in 2013 by a mom whom after having her son and not being thrilled with the usability and designs of numerous baby products she came up with the idea of creating more sensible products and making the lives of parents a little easier. Daunted by the high cost of child care, Ms. Landeros decided to start a business that could also help other parents, where arriving at meetings with a baby was a positive selling point and not a disadvantage . . . to read more about Blue Baby Bum click here

I was sent 4 products from Blue Baby Bum to review on my blog I received the Pink Hippos Cover, Zig Zag Red Stroller Blankie, Zig Zag Purple Cover & Zig Zag Purple Car Seat Blankie. I have quite a few friends that have babies and some on the way so I thought this would be the perfect review for me and my friends would love the gifts for their babies.

I thought the Hippos were adorable and the material was so nice and comfy especially the inside. Great for the winter time because it's been so cold here in NJ lately. Aleeah loves it she looks so cute and my friend thought this was really neat because it's a cover for the car seat and perfect timing.

Of course she Aleeah doesn't know what is going on but she looks so adorable she's still getting used to my flash on my phone so don't mind the face lol. Like I was saying above the inside (pink) is the most comfortable and fuzziest blankie ever. I want one myself but a blanket of course lol. It's so comfy & keeps you warm.

She didn't have the stroller out so I couldn't see what that looked like but there is pictures on Blue Baby Bum's website of what the stroller one looks like if you wanted to look more into that. The matching Purple Zig Zags I shipped off to my friend who is due shortly with her baby girl and I can't wait for her to send me some pictures of her.

BANDED Review

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For many of you that know me personally I love headbands I like the fashion and unique ones and mostly plain ones it just keeps my hair in place and out of my face at times, and so I chose four headbands to review on my blog from BANDED. I chose the Golden Glamour, Garden Lane Charm & Pink Eat Sleep Cheer mainly for my two sisters Abby & Danielle.

I loved the two that I chose for myself they are really different headbands and very pretty the golden one which is my absolute favorite is very stylish and I just adore it it goes perfectly with my brown/black natural curly hair and it sticks out really well. The Garden Lane Charm one is really cute I love unique headbands I don't like them plain they have to be shown and look adorable on you. These headbands are non-slip which is wonderful because I can't stand those headbands that slip off your head and have to put them on about 89234 times that is a royal pain in the butt.

BANDED headbands are the original no slip, automatically adjusting headbands that fits both children and adults. Our patent-pending design allows you to wear your BANDED™ headband all day long without getting a headache and prevents the headband from pinching or pulling your hair. Due to the soft velvet lining that keeps the headbands on, you will be able to focus on the day and not worry about looking in the mirror to adjust it. You can finally style it and forget about

My sister Abby & Danielle they are both in cheer and they have been for awhile now my sister Abby started gymnastics and she actually transferred to be in cheer along with her sister Danielle so they have been having fun doing cheer so I wanted to get them something for them as well and I think this fits them perfectly.

BANDED headbands are available in three styles, Original, Skinny, and Wide. With over 200 designs to choose from, there is a band for everyone's unique style. I can't even tell with the ones I chose that I actually have a headband in that is how comfortable they are to wear.

I simply think it's amazing that they are partnered with Amazima Ministries and making a difference for children in Uganda. Each headband that is purchased provides 3 meals. As of May 2014, over 875,000 meals have been provided.

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Neat Foods Review & Giveaway

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 I received three EatNeat products to try. I got the Original Mix, Italian Mix & Mexican Mix to review on my blog. At first I didn't know what this was I was a bit skeptical because I've never actually heard of this product before but was reading about it because one of my fellow bloggers had reviewed it and I wanted to try as well. It's a healthy replacement for meat. It's 100% vegertarian, soy free, gluten free & it's guilt free what we all like to hear (:

It's easy to make and I actually love the Mexican Mix I love Mexican food so I actually was able to actually make up a platter of some Nachos which are my favorite and me and my husband really enjoyed it. I wouldn't mind buying this all the time because I was actually considering becoming a vegetarian because I love Vegan General Chicken they have at my local Whole Foods Market and I like tofu so it all works out great for me.

My grand-pop actually made chili recently and put the Original Mix in with some and divided it up and tasted the difference but there was no difference and I actually liked the Neat product better!

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Princess Bowtique Review

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Princess Bowtique is a small family owned business and have been open since 2008. They are located in a small town called Fort Worth Texas. They help dress your baby up in the cutest premium headbands and outfits. All of their headbands and hair bows they  offer are professionally handmade. They are a small business and everyone is their family helps. They staff consist of 3-5 employees . . . . to read more about Princess Bowtique click here

 For my review I chose the Hot Pink Zebra Baby Girl Pettiskirts Petticoat to review on my blog. It came with a headband too. I love zebra print and so does my friend Crystal she has a baby girl named Aleeah who is 6 months old. She is so adorable in the pettiskirt and headband like a little princess she is so spoiled by me (Tara). I love how the waist of the pettiskirt is adjustable and it fits her really perfect of course she can grow into it because it was a little big on her and the headband I can't describe how beautiful it looked on her.

Some of the other different poses I took of Aleeah wearing her pettiskirt and headband. The material is really soft "they say it feels like a blanket" which is true it has that nice soft material like a blanket. I honestly love the headband and there is no difference in the quality of these beautiful bows. You can see the pride that was taken in making the bow and any little girl will feel like a princess wearing one. Princess Bowtique offers everything your little princess needs from tutu's to rompers and hats, etc. Thank you Princess Bowtique for allowing myself to review this wonderful Hot Pink Zebra Baby Girl Pettiskirts Petticoat & a matching headband to go along with it!

"Me and my friend Crystal joked that she will hate zebra print when she gets older because of all she is wearing now, lol"

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South Paw Studios Review & Giveaway

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The History of South Paw Studios:

Growing up in a home with both artistic and creative parents, it was a given that it was in my DNA to become an artist. As a small child and through out my teenage years, I dabbled in everything from ceramics, batiking, silk dying, too watercolor, sewing and photography, but it was jewelry design where I found a good niche, although my love for photography is a close second  . . . . to read more about South Paw Studios click here

I recently got to review a pair of these elegant earrings called March Birthstone Swarovski crystal earrings, Aquamarine from South Paw Studios to review on my blog. I chose March earrings because my sons birthday is in March and I really love his birthstone and I also get to wear something that reminds me of him because I love my son more than anything, and my birthstone is actually January, garnet so I need a change I am not a fan of my birthstone all that much really I mean don't get me wrong it's beautiful but just a deep color I am not really into if that makes sense at all lol.

See that pretty blue or I should say Aquamarine. They are like the color of my eyes but a little darker it's really nice reminds me of clear water on the islands so beautiful and cheery.

About March's Birthstone: The gift of Aquamarine symbolizes a long happy marriage, joy, mental clarity and wealth. Aquamarines are considered by sailors to be their "lucky stone". Sailors believe that it will keep them safe and reduce seasickness. Aquamarine is the suggested gift for the 16th and 19th wedding anniversary.

My Birthstone:

About January's Birthstone: The gift of Garnets symbolizes romantic love, passion and intimacy. Early explorers believed carrying Garnets would protect them from evil and disaster. It is believed that Noah carried a Garnet lantern to help steer the ark in the night. Garnet is the suggested gift for the 2nd and 40th wedding anniversary.

 I love them!!!

Be sure to check out other great birthstones on South Paw Studios and other jewelry other than earrings at http://southpawonline.com/

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Freshly Picked Moccasins Review and Giveaway!

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A little bit about Freshly Picked Moccasins ~~~> Susan Petersen started making baby moccasins in 2009 after becoming frustrated by the lack of well-designed baby shoes. Using her second child, Gus, as a mocc-tester, and a bag of scrap leather she picked up at a yard sale, she began experimenting with designs  . . . . . . to read more about Freshly Picked Moccasins click here

I see why everyone goes crazy over these wonderful and beautiful Moccasins because they are so stylish and I've been hearing so much about them that I just had to review them. I actually got these for a friend of mine, but it's taking me some time to actually get over there and give them to her. Until than I will write what I think of them so far until I actually get a picture of her wearing them which I cannot wait because they are going to look so adorable on her. Anyways, I got to review these lovely Moccasins I chose the Heirloom limited edition they are 100% genuine leather they feel so soft and the inside feel very smooth and comfortable. I so need a pair for myself!

My favorite part about these moccasins is that they are easy to put on and take off it's simple and easy and great for moms who don't have to struggle to put on a great pair of shoes. Also these Moccasins have been featured in Parenting Magazines and my favorite IN TOUCH, US weekly & People.com

Take a look at all their moccasins collection at

http://freshlypicked.com/ 

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NEW POLICY, PLEASE READ! The winner that I choose for my giveaway can not have won any other giveaway including a pair of Freshly Picked moccasins within the last 60 days.  

One lucky reader will win a pair of their own Freshly Picked Moccasins ($60ARV). 

Giveaway will begin on November 3rd, 2014 and run til November 16th, 2014 and will be open to US residents.

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Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Review

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

I was selected to review the Vaseline Intensive Care Advanced Repair Fragrance Free Lotion on my blog. I have to say using regular Vaseline for chapped lips or other things I definitely love this new product because it's a lotion and it feels extra soft on my skin and not only that I love that it's fragrance free it doesn't bother me nor gives me a headache certain lotions that have a scent usually give me a headache and I can't stand that, but with product it's a must and a must have.

I love that it heals dry skin in 5 days and it's fast healing and it's for most people with sensitive skin and my son is 7 and has dry skin or it might just be something else he has but I have been using this on him for the past couple of days and it has been making a difference on his skin which I am happy because I hate that feeling of dry and rough skin.

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