Monthly Archives: August 2012

Zulily is an Obsession of Mine!!! Have You Been Bitten by the Zulily Bug?

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I love buying quality products for my children, myself, my husband and my home.  I also love when I can save big on those items.  Zulily helps me do that.  If you have not discovered Zulily you don’t know what you are missing.  Zulily is free to join and offers name brand, high quality products at a substantial savings off the retail price.  Everyday they add new featured collections and if you like something buy it, because things sell out fast at these prices!!!

Take a look at what’s on there now:

Alma’s Designs — up to 50% off

Curious George Collection — from $6.99

Rosenau Beck: Fancy Frocks — up to 50% off

Smart Gear — up to 50% off

MUK LUKS — up to 55% off

Wildkin — up to 50% off

Country Kitchen Collection — up to 55% off

So many other great items available from manufacturers like; etnies, Small Plum, Buster Brown & Co., Lexi-Luu Designs, and so much more!!!

Visit Zulily now and see for yourself!!!


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Great Sales and Freebies To Kick Off The Holiday Weekend!!!

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Sneakpeeq – Earrings Giveaway

Bed of Roses Earrings ($60 value) FOR FREE

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Want a rosy outlook for the fall season? sneakpeeq is giving you these unique Bed of Roses Earrings ($60 value) FOR FREE just for joining the site. Each pair of earrings features hand-blown glass, reminiscent of the dazzling colors in a bouquet of roses. Let your colorful earrings inspire you to spend your time outside, daydreaming!

Snag yours quick – there are limited quantities available!

Totsy – New User Free Shipping

Rock and Roll Inspired Polo, Tee, and Jeans Set

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Perfect for the little guitar hero in your life, this sweet set is sure to amp up his wild side! Featuring fun jeans that easily coordinate with the trendy tee or classic, striped polo, this set gives him edgy, mix-and-match wardrobe options that have as much personality as he does.

Join Totsy to receive exclusive sales for kids, moms, and families. Totsy offers moms on-the-go and moms-to-be access to brand-specific sales, up to 90% off retail, just for them and the kids, ages 0-8. Free shipping on first order.

Audible.com

AudibleListener® Gold membership plan free

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Get your first 30 days of the AudibleListener® Gold membership plan free, which includes one credit. You’ll get 1 free credit that usually gets you a book download.  With my free membership I was able to get my fiancé a free audio book and she loved it!

If you cancel your membership before your free trial period is up, you will not be charged!


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OOFOS Thong Sandal Review and Giveaway!!!

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OOFOS was formed by a passionate group of colleagues and shoe experts experienced in designing, developing and sourcing in the footwear industry.  They share the common goal of challenging the status quo to continually make a positive difference in consumer’s lives.

They created the revolutionary OOFOS brand experience powered by an innovative, visionary material called OOfoam. The patented foot-bed design delivers an unprecedented experience because of its unique energy absorption capabilities.  You may think these initial designs look like something you’ve seen before, but the OOFOS brand experience is like nothing you’ve ever felt before.

Learn the facts about our exclusive OOFOAM technology and how it helps you recharge and rejuvenate your feet

There is nothing else like OOfoam on the market.

I recently received a pair of OOFOS Thong sandals for review.  When I put them on it was a strange feeling at first.  They felt like I was walking on comfortable blocks of foam and they felt high but as soon as I wore them for a bit, they started to mold to my feet and by that evening they were so comfortable and I was wearing them first thing the next morning and all day.  They made my feet feel great and were very secure and not at all slippery, even when I slipped wet feet into them.

The OOFOS brand experience is powered by the cutting-edge proprietary material calledOOfoam. Our technology is a combination of compound and our patented footbed design. Our unique DNA provides an unmatched OOfeelthat’s energy absorbing.

In fact, test results show OOfoam is 37% more impact absorbing than any existing EVA, the most common material found in footwear.

OOfoam technology:
• Absorbs shock to lessen pain
• Reduces fatigue & restores vigor
• Delivers unparalleled cushioning to recharge & rejuvenate your feet.

 

HOW did we create the extraordinary OOfeel?
We invented the revolutionary OOfoam!
Its unique technology provides
unparalleled energy absorption.
Step into comfort with OOFOS!
WHY OOfoam?
Instant comfort
Ultimate recovery
Absorbs impact
Flexible
Lightweight
Machine washable
Durable

OOFOS is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a pair of OOFOS sandals.  Thank you OOFOS for the review sandals and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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Free Canvas Prints, Free Mugs, Free Placemats, Free Photobooks From Canvas People, Ink Garden and Shutterfly!!!

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Wow, what a great way to kick off the almost Labor Day Weekend!!!  Look at these great deals and as much as I hate to admit it, Christmas is closer than we think!!!

Photo Canvas Prints  - Logo

Free 8×10 canvas print (normally $49.99) or $40 Off any size. Just pay $14.95 shipping!
Click HERE To Create Your Canvas
Free Custom 11oz CERAMIC MUG! Customize your high quality mug FOR FREE. Add your own photos, logos, & text or clip art. Personalize their designs or make your own from scratch. An $8.99 value.  Click HERE to design your mug!!!
Free Custom Placemat! Customize your high quality Placemat FOR FREE. Add your own photos, logos, & text or clip art. Personalize their designs or make your own from scratch. An $8.99 value.  Click HERE to create your placemat!!!
Zulily is once again has teamed up with Shutterfly to offer a free 8×8 photobook.  Just pay shipping.
Zulily is fabulous! It’s a new online store offering daily sales events on top-quality apparel, gear and other goodies for moms, babies and kids.  We carry the best brands at the lowest prices.  Members enjoy savings of up to 90% off retail prices.  Zulily loves to find deals on favorite styles, and we love introducing our members to exciting new brands, too.

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Katie & Co, Fine Children’s Clothing Review and Giveaway!!!

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Katie & Co. | Gordon & Co.

Katie & Co. is a manufacturer of fine children’s clothing, offering classic styling, premium fabrics, and quality craftmanship. Their clothing can be found in better department stores and specialty children’s boutiques.  I love to dress my kids up,  with five kids I have had lots of opportunity to do that and so when I recently had the chance to do a review for Kate & Co. I was thrilled.  I chose 2 adorable matching 2 piece sailor suits that are portrait perfect and the perfect attire for that summer wedding or other affair.  The sailor suits arrived and they were just beautiful and so well made and very high quality.  Katie & Co. specializes in brother and sister coordinates. Boy’s styles are sized in 3 months to 7 years. Girl’s styles are sized 3 months to 14 years.  Katie & Co. is please to offer a wide range of special occasion styles in white silk that they stock year round.

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Timeless nautical themes in a soft linen/cotton blend. Anchor buttons, collars trimmed with contrasting braid and double-breasted styling.
A favorite for family portraits, nautical themed events or practically any occasion.  After ten years of offering this look our customers still agree that  ”Katie & Co./Gordon & Co. sailor outfits are simply the best available”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katie & Co is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One Giveaway will be for the dress shown below in a size 6 and the other for the boys shortall (choice of  12M, 24M or 4T) shown below.   Thank you Katie & Co for the review sailor suits and for sponsoring these great giveaways!!!  Open to US residents.

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Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club Review!!!

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I was contacted in the beginning of the summer to see if I would like to do a review of   Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club.  Wittlebee’s aim is to keep parents well stocked with amazing kids clothes. They create custom packages for their members based on their child’s age, color preferences, geographic location and more.  The monthly membership is $39 and you will speak with or email a stylist who will gather some information on your child and what type of colors he or she likes, sizes, and other preferences then you will be shipped a box of clothes for your child.  The box will contain clothing valued at about $100 and include brands like tea, Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole Reaction, Small Paul, Baby Lulu, American Apparel, Laughing Giraffe and more.

I received a box shortly after agreeing to the review and it was filled with tops and shorts for my sons.  Some of the brands in my box were Carters, Small Paul, Reaction and The Children’s Place sizes were 3T which I requested and 4T.   The clothing was good quality and coordinated nicely for mix and match ease.  Below you will see a video that explains more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wittlebee Kids Clothing Club

Take a look and see what you think.  If you have used the service please comment and let me know what you think.  If you have not heard of Wittlebee before, take a look and leave us a comment.  You can visit and Like Wittlebee on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.  You can also find them on Pinterest and follow them there as well.


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Random House, “Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin” Book Review and Giveaway!!!

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Being a book loving family, it’s no wonder that even my youngest is a huge book lover who loves to bring books in his crib with him at bedtime.  He was thrilled when we recently received, the “Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin” book for review.  When we read it at bedtime he laughed at Duck and Goose’s antics on their search for a pumpkin and was so happy when they finally found one in the pumpkin patch.  The large board book is sturdy, can be wiped clean and stands up to even the youngest readers who may be a little rough at times.  This book is great for introducing even the youngest children to the Fall season and one of the great treasures it brings.

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tad Hills brings our favorite feathered friends out to find a big, beautiful pumpkin in this sturdy, large-sized board book. Duck & Goose look everywhere for a pumpkin–in the apple tree, in the leaf pile, inside a hollow log. . . . Where will they find one?

The large size of this edition makes it a perfect book for sharing during storytime or lap time.

TAD HILLS is the author and illustrator of the ALA Notable BookDuck & Goose–called “expressive and adorable” in a starred review from Kirkus Reviews–and Duck, Duck, Goose, both New York Times bestsellers. His Duck & Goose board books include the ALA Notable Book, What’s Up Duck?, and the Indie bestseller, Duck & Goose: It’s Time for Christmas! He is also the author-illustrator of How Rocket Learned to Read, a New York Times bestseller and a Parents’ Choice Award Winner, and Rocket Writes a Story.

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of “Duck & Goose Find A Pumpkin.”  Thank you Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this honking good giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION, VOLUME 1 2-DVD Set Review & Giveaway!!!

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Cowabunga, Dude! 

Fan Favorite Live-Action Pop Culture Series Debuts for the First Time on DVD

 

NINJA TURTLES: THE NEXT MUTATION, VOLUME 1  

HITS HOME ENTERTAINMENT SHELVES EVERYWHERE

OWN THIS COLLECTIBLE 2-DVD SET SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

FROM SHOUT! FACTORY

 


Four green turtles, heard the news? Changed to mutants by an ooze. Found on the floor and raised by a rat. Now they’re ninjas, how about that? Check it out, another one found made her way to Chinatown. With the rest, now that makes fiveNinja Turtles are alive!

 

Cowabunga! Get ready to relive the live-action TV adventures of Saban’s Ninja Turtles when Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Saban Brands, will unleash the Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 DVD set on September 4, 2012. Delivering fun-filled family entertainment for all ages, this highly anticipated 2-DVD set features the first 13 action-packed episodes of the memorable 90s pop culture series. A must-have for Ninja Turtles fans, collectors and pop culture enthusiasts, the 2-DVD set of Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, Volume 1 is priced to own at $19.93 SRP. This DVD is now available for preorder at Amazon.com

The memorable live-action adventure series Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation debuted in 1997. The series continued the fun-filled saga of Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo, four genetically mutated turtles who have transformed into human sized, ninja-powered crime fighters living in the sewers of New York City. Soon the Ninja Turtles’ world that they have come to know and love will change. If you thought Shredder was bad, wait until you meet their newest foe–Dragon Skull! It will take all the power of our four reptile heroes to combat this new villain, including the help from a new ninja turtle named Venus De Milo!

Technical Information

Ninja Turtles: The Next MutationVolume 1 2-DVD set

Street Date: September 4, 2012

Running Time: +/ – 260 minutes

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Full Frame

Audio: stereo

I don’t know who was more excited to see this DVD set arrive, my husband or my boys.  My little guys have never seen the turtles as they were way before their time so I was anxious to get their thoughts as I showed them the DVD.  They were immediately captivated  just by the cover.  It has been wonderful to have this set of the first 13 episodes for them to watch and I can just tell this is going to be a real favorite whenever we have TV time.

About Saban Brands

Formed in 2010 as a subsidiary of Saban Capital Group, Saban Brands (SB) was established to acquire and develop a world-class portfolio of properties and capitalize on the company’s experience, track record and capabilities in growing and monetizing consumer brands.  SB applies a strategic transmedia management approach to enhancing and extending its brands in markets worldwide and to consumers of all ages.  The company provides full-service management, marketing, promotion and strategic business development for its intellectual properties including comprehensive strategies unique to each brand, trademark and copyright management and enforcement, creative design, retail development, direct-to-consumer initiatives and specialized property extensions.  SB is led by a superior management team with decades of experience in licensing, marketing and finance. For more information, visit www.sabanbrands.com

 

About Shout! Factory

Shout! Factory is a diversified entertainment company devoted to producing, uncovering and revitalizing the very best of pop culture. Founders Richard Foos, Bob Emmer and Garson Foos have spent their careers sharing their music, television and film faves with discerning consumers the world over. Shout! Factory’s DVD offerings serve up classic, contemporary and cult TV series, riveting sports programs, live music, animation and documentaries in lavish packages crammed with extras. The company’s audio catalogue boasts GRAMMY®-nominated box sets, new releases from storied artists, lovingly assembled album reissues and indispensable “best of” compilations. These riches are the result of a creative acquisitions mandate that has established the company as a hotbed of cultural preservation and commercial reinvention. Shout! Factory is based in Santa Monica, California. For more on Shout! Factory, visit shoutfactory.com

Shout Factory is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Ninja Turtles: The Next MutationVolume 1 2-DVD Set.  Thank you Shout Factory for the review DVD and for this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Playmates Toys, Waterbabies Dream to Be Doll Review and Giveaway!!! 2 Winners!!!

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Playmates Toys is delighted to introduce the relaunch of their classic Waterbabies brand baby doll that has sold over 20 million dolls since their debut in 1991!
I was excited to find myself reviewing a Waterbabies Dream to Be Doll. I have fond memories of playing with the older versions of Waterbabies when I was a child. Now I didn’t have one of my own, but a friend or cousin of mine had one, and they were memorable playthings. This new Dream to Be baby doll has all the charm of the dolls I remember, plus she is up to date with colorful facial detailing and an adorable fairy outfit complete with antennae and wings! With her silky soft skin and pliable arms and legs, she feels so realistic, and when you fill it with warm water, it has an amazing effect of a making her feel more like a real baby than the average doll. My niece loved this doll, she wanted to hold it right away and did not want to give it up for anything!

PRODUCT DETAILS

Simply fill your Waterbabies® doll with warm water and she looks and feels like a real baby. All soft and cuddly, she dreams of growing up to be someone special just like you. What could be more magical than nurturing a baby fairy? Our Waterbabies “Dream To Be” Fairy doll wears a purple onesie trimmed in green satin and shimmery gauze with a silver-toned butterfly. Matching green headband has purple fairy antennae. Gauzy green wings are ready to flit into a little girl’s heart and dreams. Includes easy-fill funnel.

  • Manufactured by: Playmates Toys

 

 

Playmates Toys is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  2 lucky blog winners will win their own Waterbabies Dream to Be Doll!!!  Than you Playmates Toys for the lovely review doll and for sponsoring this exciting giveaway!!!  Open to US residents.

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Wonderworld, Wonder Croquet Set Review and Giveaway!!!

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Wonderworld is a strong advocate of our environment’s protection, creating Eco Friendly wooden toys for over 25 years. They insist on primarily using Rubberwood, a replenishable source that is widely accepted throughout the world as environmentally friendly material. Moreover, Wonderworld’s “Tree Plus” program plants two trees for every one that is cut down during the production of their toys.  The more toys they make, the more trees they plant.

I was recently sent the adorable Wonderworld, Wonder Croquet Set.  This set promises lots of active fun indoors and out.  The set comes with an adjustable height mallet, so the whole family can play.  The set features whimsical painted animal characters using only non-toxic paints, dyes, lacquers and formaldehyde free glue.  The packaging is made from at least 70% recycled paper.

The set was sturdy and easy to set up and the kids had a blast.  This set encourages active family play, taking turns, motor skills, coordination, and lots of fun!!!  If you are looking for a fun active toy that will be great outside or a welcome outlet for winter energy played indoors then check out Wonderworld, Wonder Croquet Set.

Wonderworld is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Wonder Croquet Set.  Thank you Wonderworld for the review croquet set and for sponsoring such a fun-filled giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to residents of the lower 48 contiguous United States.

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