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Pinterest Round Up! Join in the fun!

January 14, 2012 By Kelli 1 Comment

Happy Saturday!

Join in the fun as I cohost the Pinterest Round up with SusieQTpies Scraps of Life. We want you to link up your favorite Pinterest items, blog post, Pinterest name. We would love for you to Pin this post and some of the linked up post to Pinterest. Here are a few of my weekly favorites, in no particular order

1-Homeschooling & Education Cheap Resources
2-Pasta Primavera in Basic White Sauce
3-Buckeye Brownies
4-Mommy Solution Favorites
5-iPhone App for tracking calories

In the spirit of Pinterest, please pin this post and a few of the links posted. In turn your post will all get a pin from me and others who link up. Feel free to use the linky to post your pin address, blog post or some of your favorite links, including your own!

Make sure you leave your pin name so I can follow you. Follow me, and my cohost, Crystal and Company and SusieQTpies Scraps of Life!

If you aren’t on Pinterest and want an invite, leave your email address and I will send you an invite.Very simple! Happy Pinterest Saturday!

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Giveaway: Exederm Sensitive Skin Baby

December 31, 2011 By Tamera

I was very excited to find out about Exederm and it sounded perfect for my sensitive kiddos!

About Exederm

We believe that exederm is a simply sensible approach for anyone with eczema, dermatitis and dry or sensitive skin

Use products with less irritants and go “Ultra Sensitive”

With exederm it’s possible to gently cleanse, to deeply moisturize and get smoother and healthier skin – without using unnecessary chemicals.

The average person can use up to 100 different chemicals on their skin before leaving home in the morning – just in our daily skincare routines.

We wash, we scrub, we buy soaps, washes, cleansers, toners, shampoos, conditioners and on and on and on …

Is it any wonder that millions of people suffer from dry, sensitive and reactive skin.

It’s time for less …

exederm raises the bar for hypoallergenic and sensitive skincare

Not only do we avoid common chemical irritants like parabens but we also avoid common internet irritants

- affordable pricing
- no hidden ‘clubs’ or long term commitments
- free shipping offers
- genuine money back guarantee

It’s just common sense – nothing more.

My Thoughts

I got to try the baby shampoo out on my baby at her bathtime today and she loved it! She loved the bottle size (it’s easy for her little hands to hold on to)! I loved that it made bubbles in the bathwater and rinsed out easily without any complaints from my little girl! You don’t have to use much and I love it when a little bit goes a long way! There’s a tiny bit of smell, but it’s not a bad smell, more of a clean smell. The baby lotion was white and it didn’t take much either! You can see where you put it and then rub it in, so your kiddo gets a little bit of a massage too! I really like the fact that it doesn’t have a lot of ingredients that could be bad for my kids!

Buy it!

You can buy them here for $12.99-$14.99 each!

Win it!

One lucky winner will win one of these products for free (Retail value $12.99-$14.99)!

REQUIRED COMMENT: Visit the website, look around, then come back and tell me something you learned.”

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CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on January 14th, 2012

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*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Exederm to help my review. I was not paid! Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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GIVEAWAY: $10.00 Subway Gift Card!

December 29, 2011 By Kelli Leave a Comment

This post brought to you by Gift Card Weekend. All opinions are 100% mine.

Gilbert the Gift Card Machine’ is giving away more than 100 gift cards a week leading up to Gift Card Weekend.

That $10 Subway gift card we mentioned? We’re giving those away daily to Facebook fans from December 23-31.

All you need to do is ‘like‘ Gift Card Weekend on Facebook. Share with your Facebook friends and you can receive an extra chance to win for every ‘like’ you influence. Then stick around through the month for more giveaways!

After you’ve ‘liked’ Gift Card Weekend on Facebook take a chance to familiarize yourself with them. Gift Card Weekend is a once-a-year event where participating retail partners give featured offers for gift cards purchased during the Holiday season and redeemed from January 6 – January 8, 2012.

So, if you’re a gift-giver, increase the value of your gift by purchasing gift cards from participating retail partners. These featured offers will be available to your gift recipient for redemption during Gift Card Weekend, January 6 – January 8, 2012.

Participating stores and restaurants:
-JCPenny
-Regal Cinema
-Subway
-Sephora
-Applebee’s
-Bass Pro Shops
-Adidas
-Buca di Beppo
-Lowe’s
-Spa Finder
-Marriot
-Giant Eagle

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Review: Kiwi Crate Activity Subscription

December 24, 2011 By Tamera 1 Comment

This sounded like such a great idea! You get activities in a box every month to entertain your kids!

About Kiwi Crate

Kiwi Crate is a subscription-based activity service for kids, dedicated to sparking children’s natural creativity. Each month, Kiwi Crate provides families with hours of hands-on-fun–delivered right to your doorstep! Kiwi Crate is designed to offer the ultimate convenience for busy parents by providing all of the inspiration and materials needed to inspire creativity and curiosity. Kiwi Crate projects are age-appropriate for boys and girls ages 3 to 6. Each Kiwi Crate delivery centers on a particular theme (e.g. Colors, Gardening, or Dinosaurs) and includes all the materials needed for a child to create at least two projects. Projects range from arts and crafts to science experiments to imaginative play and more. Activities are designed by a community of parents, guided by the Kiwi Crate advisory board, and tested by kids to ensure developmentally-appropriate and engaging activities. The Kiwi Crate website has additional resources for each theme to encourage further exploration. Kiwi Crates are delivered monthly by mail. Subscriptions can be ordered month-to-month, annually, or gifted for three, six or twelve month periods.

My Thoughts

I think this “crate” is fantastic! It got here super fast (FedEx) and had fun activites ready made for my kids to do! There was enough for all four of my older kids to make dinosaur “fossils!” They are ages 2-9, so the age range could be expanded! Then when they were done, they had a ton of fun with the dough making all kinds of other things (including a Baby Jesus and a star)! That was very fun! The other activity looks like lots of fun too! They will get to make dinosaur feet and after they play as dinosaurs they can use the bags individually! This is so fun, and it took a load off of my shoulders! They were able to play on the table as I made dinner and they had a LOT of fun! I had a hard time getting them to put it away to eat! This is definitely a great gift to give for Christmas!

As a plus, the crate is super strong, as evidenced by my 4-year-old stepping on it and it not falling in. Awesome!

Buy it!

You can buy your own (or for a child you know and love) crate here! Monthly subscriptions are $19.95 per month, including shipping. An annual subscription is value priced at $220 and includes one free month. Three and six month gift packages are also available ($60 and $110, respectively).

*Disclaimer: I was provided a crate to review from Kiwi Crate and was not compensated for my thoughts and opinions!*

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Review: Ty Lucas Diaper Bag

December 17, 2011 By Tamera Leave a Comment

Because I have so many little ones, a great diaper bag is a MUST! I was excited to try this bag out!

About Ty Lucas

After spending the first nine years of her career marketing and building consumer goods, in 2009 Nicole
Hirsch had her first little baby. As she prepared for his impending arrival, she scouted around for all her new-mom gear. “I just couldn’t seem to find a diaper bag that was functional, yet beautiful enough to serve as what would soon be my new everyday bag. The diaper bags that were affordable just weren’t stylish enough and the high-end designer bags seemed too expensive for a baby gear carryall”. Something was missing in the vast world of mommy products and Nicole was determined to fill that void for fashionable, chic moms everywhere.

Ty Lucas is the first line of truly chic diaper bags that have all the functionality to tote your ‘lil one’s gear, while still looking like a bag you would carry to the office or throw over your shoulder for a day of shopping with the girls.

Ty Lucas Diaper Bags are all made by hand in the USA. Built to handle all the crazy that comes with your day
of bottles, diapering and giggles.

“I look forward to sharing this wonderful collection with you and your little one. May it make your hectic parenting a little easier and a lot more beautiful!”

You can even like them on Facebook here!

My Thoughts

My first thought of this bag was that it was a bag that would work for the mom or dad to hold! I got to try the Mamma Messenger, but I think it works as a Mom or dad Messenger! The dad wouldn’t even be embarassed to carry it! I like the bright green in the middle and the fact that it is bacteria-resistant! That is great for the things you might be carrying in your bag! The changing pad is soft and comfortable for your baby, which is awesome for when you can’t find a handy diaper changer! It also fit a lot of my stuff, which is handy, considering how many kids I have in diapers (two and a half)! There are lots of zippered and elastic compartments to put things in neatly, so you can find them quick too!