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GIVEAWAY: Tea Collection $100GC

December 23, 2011 By

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.

BONUS #1: Follow @teacollection and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

BONUS #2: Like Tea Collection and 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.

Other bonus entries:

  • #1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
  • #2. Sign up for my NEW Weekly Newsletter.
  • #3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.
  • #4. Put my button on your blog.
  • #5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.
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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 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 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!

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Giveaway: Paracord Survival Bracelets

August 19, 2011 By

Giveaway: Paracord Survival Bracelets

I was sent several different colors to review. My favorite was the glow in the dark. My teenage son took most of them. LOL These are very well made. I don’t see them ever tearing up. They come in a ton of colors to choose from.

 

What the website has to say:

Who We Are

 We are a military veteran run website determined to bring you the very best paracord products on the internet. We have been in your shoes before searching around for all your paracord needs and realizing that everything is so spread out here and there so we took the bull by the horns and we created 550 Paracord Place. A one stop paracord shop. We became affiliated with some major companies like eBay and Amazon and we are beyond excited for this opportunity to help point you to quality products that these companies provide.

If you have not done so yet, please check out the community features that we have added for you:

Store-  We teamed up with the best of the best to bring you top quality products that you are looking for. No matter what kind of paracord need you have you will find it here in our store. Cant find it? Just ask us. We will help you.

Blog - We LOVE to talk (as if you didn’t already know!) so we have a blog and it’s dedicated to everything paracord. We will post videos,projects and anything else exciting that we think will help you. Do you have a paracord project you want to share with the world? Do you like to blog about this kinda stuff? Let us know we would love for you to be a guest blogger for us!

Forum - We wanted to build a community where you can discuss everything about paracords,survival and anything else that you want to talk about. 550 Paracord Place is the best community in it’s class.

Facebook - Connect with us on Facebook! ‘Like’ us and be eligible for contests, giveaways, promo codes and discounts. Keep up with the latest updates and info there too!

Buy them HERE 

WIN IT: 3 lucky readers will each win 1 bracelet in there choice of color. $7.99 value

REQUIRED:  Leave a comment telling me the color you would like!!!

BONUS #1: Follow  @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

BONUS #2: Like 550 Paracord Place and 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.

Other bonus entries:

  • #1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
  • #2. Follow my blog.
  • #3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.
  • #4. Put my button on your blog.
  • #5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.
  • #6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on Sept 2

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by 550 Paracord Place to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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Review: Dr.’s Remedy Nail Polish

August 13, 2011 By 2 Comments

I have four little girls, so good nail polish is incredibly important to us!  I was thrilled to try out Dr.’s Remedy to see what I thought!

About Dr.’s Remedy (from their website)

Dr.’s REMEDY is a line of doctor-inspired cosmetics that is dedicated to using clean, hypo-allergenic ingredients. The birth-child of two New York-based podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, Dr.’s REMEDY proves quintessentially-perfect for any person looking to better the condition of her skin and nails.

Their mission is:  To provide women with a healthier, safer nail polish alternative. To educate parents on the need for healthier cosmetics for their children. To prove to consumers that they don’t have to sacrifice health for beauty.

Dr.’s REMEDY is the first nail polish to receive the Seal Of Approval of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

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My Thoughts

I got FIVE different colors in the mail and they are ALL awesome!  I was just hoping for some pretty polishes that would strengthen my unhealthy nails and I got so much more!  They are big bottles!  We’re not talking the $1 Wet n Wilds by any means!  They are .5 fl oz.  They have Tea Tree Oil, Vitamins, and Wheat Protein!  They have NO Dibutylphthalate, Toluene, or Formaldehyde!  We opened them up and although they still have the nail polish smell, it isn’t strong at all!  I was able to paint mine and all four of my girls’ nails and there was no after smell!  I was comfortable even painting my baby’s nails, because there weren’t all of those harsh chemicals!  I just painted her toenails (while she was sleeping).  I still wouldn’t suggest painting baby/toddler’s fingernails, especially if they suck their thumb, but my 2-year-old (resident thumb-sucker) did have her nails painted and the thumb she sucks is now paint-less.  So, you can use it as a deterrent to help stop thumb-sucking (because they’ll lose their nail color).  The colors are very vibrant!  My nails are already feeling stronger and healthier (after only a week)!  I LOVE them!

My daughter’s nails, using all of the colors to make flowers.

Buy it!

They are $17 each here.

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