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Giveaway: GlobalEyeGlasses.com

May 4, 2012 By Tabitha

I have terrible eye sight! I know there are some out there with worse prescriptions then mine but mine is pretty bad lol. I have tried to wear contacts but unfortunately my eyes dry out when I get into air conditioning. And of course prescription glasses can be crazy expensive for me! With all the coatings and the thin lenses I have to have, I have spent upwards of $600 for 2 pairs of glasses and that was on a buy one get one free promotion! With four kids and limited vision benefits I need to find places where I can cut corners. This is where GlobalEyeGlasses.com comes in.

Global Eyeglasses is an online eyeglasses retailer bringing clear and perfect vision to people around the world. Offering an amazing selection of prescription eyeglasses and Rx Sunglasses for Men, Women and Children at incredible prices.

Our primary focus is to offer you the highest quality Eyeglass frames and Optical lenses at the best possible price. We can offer you such great prices by cutting all the middle men and overhead expenses of a brick and mortar optical store.

Our friendly customer service team is always there to help you buy prescription glasses online, along with fantastic tools such as Virtual Mirror - which will allow you to try those glasses online, and Frame Size Finder which will help you find the correct size eye-frame. We offer 30 days no questions asked money back guarantee on all purchases.

For my review I chose to get a pair of prescription sunglasses. As I mentioned before, my prescription is pretty hefty so I was limited in my choices but I did manage to find a pair that I was happy with. I stretched myself on this because I don’t normally go for large glasses but I think they look good, what do you think?

I was able to navigate their site quite easily and filter out fames based on price, shape, full rim, half rim, rimless, etc. If you know a specific designer you can also filter it that way. Once you’ve chosen a few frames that you think you might like you can use their Virtual Mirror to “try” them on by uploading a picture of yourself, this is one of my favorite features. Another nice thing is when it comes to sunglasses you aren’t just limited to prescription, you can also buy non-prescription, so if your vision is 20/20 you don’t have to feel left out Once you pick your frames you have options, such as thinner lenses, gradiant or full tint, plus you can choose the color of your tint. Really your choices are endless and very reasonably priced. Once I got the email that my order had shipped, it was mere days before my glasses were in my hands, safely packaged for transport. All glasses come with free single vision lenses, free anti-scratch coating, free case and microfibre cleaning cloth, a 30 day Money back guarantee and a 12 month guarantee.

With frame prices currently ranging from $14 to $49 you can’t go wrong. This is definitely the way to buy cheap eyeglasses, I have been telling all of my friends! Their customer service people I dealt with were amazing, I didn’t have a problem with my order but they did help me to easily find which sunglasses would work for me. I am very happy with my choice and I will be keeping their page bookmarked for when I need new glasses again!

Win it!

One lucky 3 Boys and A Dog reader is going to win $50 to spend on new prescription glasses from GlobalEyeGlasses.com!

REQUIRED COMMENT: Head on over to GlobalEyeGlasses.com, have a look around and tell me which pair of frames you would choose if you won.

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CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on May 18th

OPEN TO: Worldwide!

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by GlobalEyeglasses.com to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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Review: Earth Footwear New Spring and Summer Shoe Line

March 20, 2012 By Kelli 2 Comments

I might be a busy mom of boys who spends a ton of time at home, but I like to dress up as much as the next girl! I just do mine a bit more simply than some people. That’s why the new line of Earth Footwear shoes is perfect for me! They are simple enough and comfortable enough for every day wear, but with the right clothes and accessories, can go straight into evening for a hot date with the hubby!

Aren’t those the cutest shoes? I played along on Pinterest and other internet sites to come up with a few pieces that would look great with my new shoes. I am so excited for the warmer weather so I can actually get some cute clothes to go with them!

OK, what do you think of my outfit to go with my new shoes? Wouldn’t this be adorable at the ball park?

Mom Says: I really like their new Spring and Summer 2012 Line and especially the fact that they are all priced at under $100.00!! I didn’t get to choose the shoes I wanted to test out, which is ok because honestly I like them all, but I thought I would get the most use out of the Saffron thongs.

Aren’t those perfect for dressing up any outfit just a hair?

Anyway, sticking with Earth’s “exercise while you walk plan”, the new Earth Footwear does the same thing but in a different way! Earth® has been newly revamped and now offers styles with “positive heel” heights at an everyday value. The new Earth@ does not have “negative” heel technology BUT rest assure, the “negative” heel shoes live strong under it’s original name, Kalsø Earth® Shoes.

Go, check out the new shoes at Earth Footwear and be sure to enter to win a trip, shoes, and cash while there! You could win a trip to a Special Place on Earth, Free Shoes and $$ by clicking this link and entering today!!

DISCLAIMER: I was compensated by Global Influence as part of a Bookieboo LLC campaign w/ Earth Footwear.

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GIVEAWAY: Tea Collection $100GC

December 23, 2011 By Tabitha

I’m really picky about what my kids wear, not to the extent where they must wear only brand names, but I want my kids to wear clothes that are going to last and that aren’t plastered with inappropriate images or words that reflect an attitude or behavior that I don’t want associated with my child. You know the ones, “Here comes trouble”, “Spoiled Rotten” and so on. Thankfully there are many lines of clothing out there to choose from. One of them being Tea Collection!

I have seen many blogs post about Tea Collection in the past and they have all had great things to say about them but, I like to try the product(s) out for myself before I officially form my own opinion or send someone to buy their clothes. So when we were approached by Tea Collection to do a review of their Modern Mexican inspired Holiday Highland Collection for the holiday season I was very excited, I love new clothes! (Wish they were for me and not my kids lol )

I can tell you they didn’t disappoint! The sizing was perfect for each child and the you can feel the quality in the material right away. What I like most about the clothes is that, although they are part of a Holiday collection, you aren’t stuck wearing them only during Christmas. The dresses are so cute and the leggings are thick enough that my daughter can wear them all winter and stay warm. The Hector Rattler tee is the perfect shirt for L, and he wears it the moment it comes out of the wash, it’s his first pick now. Which is a sure sign of how comfortable these clothes are!

With styles for newborn to 12 years old, these clothes do not disappoint. Although it’s a bit late to buy for this Christmas, the styles are still perfect for the winter season! (I saved a few of the pieces I was sent as Christmas gifts for kids , shhh don’t tell! )

You can purchase items directly from the website and have it shipped or use the handy store locator to find a retailer near you

I tried to get pics of my kids wearing the clothes for this post, but they were being very uncooperative on the times I remembered to pull out my camera in the busyness of this time of year and with a newborn in the house.

Now, who wants to win a $100 GC to buy some of this great clothing?

REQUIRED COMMENT: Head over to Tea Collection and come back here and tell me one item you would definitely buy if you won.

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CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on January 6, 2011

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items of clothing from Tea Collection to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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Review: Dr.’s Remedy Fall Fever and Jolly & Joy Nail Colors

November 26, 2011 By Tamera Leave a Comment

I love nail polish (as do my girls)! I also like Dr.’s Remedy, because their products are so much healthier, so I was excited to try out their two latest lines-Fall Fever and Jolly & Joy.

About Dr.’s Remedy

Healthier looking, Stronger looking, more beautiful nails… It’s that simple.

Dr.’s REMEDY® Enriched Nail Polish is the only over the counter enriched polish, created by doctors, designed to be free from
harmful toxins.

Use Dr.’s REMEDY®

As a healthier alternative to commercial nail polish
If you suffer from:

nail fungus
brittle, discolored nails
have an allergy to chemicals in commercial nail polish
are pregnant

Dr.’s REMEDY® is also great for kids!

Dr.’s REMEDY® is Naturally Unique:
Free from toxins found in most commercial nail polish (DBP, Toluene and Formaldehyde)

Developed by Doctors

Only Dr.’s REMEDY® is ENRICHED WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS.

About Their New Color Lines

Fall Fever includes: Defense Deep red: a rich bordeaux with a mystifying matte finish, Balance Brick: a modern maroon with body and balance, and Nobel Navy: a sea-at-dusk shade that reflects lights and brings dimension to tips and toes alike.

Jolly & Joy includes: Revive Ruby Red: a shimmer-infused, Wizard of Oz-inspired shade of crimson, Passion Purple: a bombshell-boysenberry with subtle silver meshed throughout, Essential Emerald: a take on the classic tree-and-plant-inspired gem of a shade, with delicate glimmer and unparalleled amounts of glamour, Serene Silver Glitter: a seasonal sizzler like no other; shine, chic, totally unique in the metallic scene, and Resolution Red Glitter: a red-meets-copper spin that’s sequin-look-alike laden with high-shine and sparkle.

My Thoughts

I love these nail polishes! I love that I can let my girls paint theirs or my nails and if it gets on my skin, it’s not a big deal! The bottles are a lot bigger than the ones you would buy at a store, so you’re getting considerably more for a much better product! It also stays on for a good amount of time without looking chipped. I had my toenails painted (my four-year-old did it) two weeks ago and they still look fantastic! As for my favorite colors, I prefer the Glitters for the pure fun of it, but I also really like the Ruby Red and the Balance Brick. All of the colors have great coverage with just one layer-except Emerald! But, it’s such a pretty color you won’t mind putting the second coat on! All-in-all I thoroughly recommend these products!

Buy it!

You can buy them at the store here for $14-17 each. Or you can buy them on sale from Black Friday to Cyber Monday! They are all $14 with free shipping for those three days! Great deal!

*Disclaimer: I was provided products by Dr.’s Remedy. I was not compensated for my thoughts, they are my ver own!*

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How to Choose Stylish AND Supportive Swimsuit Styles

September 27, 2011 By Kelli 2 Comments

As mothers, finding the right swimsuit can be a difficult and daunting task. These days, it seems that all of the supportive and figure-flattering swimsuits look exactly the same; they’re always featured in dark solid colors and have little to no detail or embellishment. As a swimsuit industry insider, I’m here to say that you no longer have to settle and choose between fashion and function, support and style. Read on to learn how…

Tummy Control

With our busy schedules, many of us don’t always have time to hit the gym in preparation for swimsuit season, and for many of us, the tummy is a major problem area. One of the easiest ways to create the illusion of a slimmer torso is to choose swimsuit styles with tummy control. As a rule of thumb, the higher the Lycra Spandex count, the better the support. But if you hate the tight, fitted feeling of body control swimsuits, you can get a similarly slimming effect by choosing a swimsuit with certain design details; for example, swimsuit styles with ruching, smocking and shirred fabric along the torso will instantly slim your tummy.

Bust Support

Let’s face it—our “girls” sometimes need some extra support and many swimsuit styles just don’t cut it. Underwire tops are by far the most supportive swimsuit tops around. Like a bra, underwire swimsuit tops help boost your bosom. But although they’re the most supportive, you shouldn’t feel limited to wearing only underwire tops. Halter tops, especially those with thicker underbands, are also very supportive for your bust. Unlike triangle tops and traditional bandeaus, the thicker straps found on halter swimsuit styles offer amazing support. But if you hate the tan lines on your chest, don’t dismiss those bandeaus altogether. If they have underwire and/or removable straps, bandeau swimsuit styles can be surprisingly supportive. Feel free to remove the straps while sunbathing, but don’t forget to put them back on before you go running after your little ones!

One-Piece or Two-Piece?

Many women debate between wearing one-pieces or two-pieces, but you should never feel limited to wearing the same old swimsuit styles. Both one-pieces and two-pieces come in a variety of styles that can work for all different body types. One-pieces can have very different necklines, back cuts and more. On the other hand, a two-piece swimsuit doesn’t always have to mean skimpy bikini. Two-pieces can also include tankinis, which vary greatly in style. Some tankini tops fit snugly against your body while others feature a chic loose-fitting A-line shape. But for those who want the best of both worlds, try a cut-out one-piece, also known as a monokini swimsuit. Although they differ in design, style and coverage, many monokini swimsuit styles feature amazing front coverage and support, perfect for hiding a not-so-toned tummy.

This season, throw out the rule books and try out some new swimsuit styles. Who knows—you may just find your new go-to style!

Guest Author Bio

Susan is a blogger at Beauty and the Beach, a swimwear blog by InStyleSwimwear.com. For more expert tips and the latest in swimwear news, subscribe to the blogs today!