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February 14, 2012

ChasingTreasure.com, Fine Leather Travel Jewelry Clutch Case Review & Giveaway!!!

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ChasingTreasure.com Jewelry Boxes and Gifts

We have been reviewing quite a few pieces of jewelry with more to come.  When traveling you want to keep your jewelry secure and safe and I recently had the chance to review a leather travel jewelry clutch case from ChasingTreasure.com.  This fine leather travel jewelry clutch is styled to make a statement, with its lovely wrap-around straps softly dangling. Features removable snap-in zippered pouch for your traveling convenience, three separate zippered compartments for necklaces, chains and bracelets; a stud earring organizer and a snap-top ring holder. The quality of this clutch is top notch and I love the hot pink color, makes it very easy to find in your suitcase or carry on bag.  The leather is very soft and there is a lot of attention paid to detail.  If you are looking for something to neatly hold your jewelry when traveling, this little clutch has you covered.  Chasing Treasure has a wide selection of jewelry boxes, jewelry boxes for women and travel jewelry cases.

Facts & Features:

  • Genuine Leather – your choice of four colors
  • Wrap-around straps
  • Removable snap-in zippered pouch for your traveling convenience
  • Three separate zippered compartments for necklaces, chains and bracelets; a stud earring organizer and a snap-top ring holder.
  • Your choice of 4 colors: black, soft beige, hot pink and tan.
  • Fully lined

ChasingTreasure.com is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own hot pink leather travel jewelry clutch.  Thank you Chasing Treasure for the review clutch and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

ChasingTreasure.com, Fine Leather Travel Jewelry Clutch Case Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

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June 29, 2011

Tender Corporation EASY CARE® FIRST AID KIT, Kids Afterbite & Naturapel Review & Give-Away!!!

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Well, Summer is here and that means lots of outdoor activities and traveling.  We never want to think of anyone getting hurt or sick when we think of our summer plans, but it is something we need to be prepared for.  Having a good first aid kit when camping, hiking, and traveling is a must.  Tender Corporation sent me their Easy Care First Aid Kit to review.  This great kit is light, easy to pack and comes in a soft sided zippered case.

The Easy Care® First Aid Kit organizes first aid by injury complete with EZ Care® bi-lingual instructions inside each injury compartment. Easy Care® First Aid Kits are equipped with premium hospital quality instruments. There’s no faster, more efficient way to treat common ailments or even life-threatening emergencies that can happen at home or on the road.

Tender Corporation also send me some of their other products to take a look at.  They sent  AfterBite Kids, Natrapel DEET FREE Insect Repellent 8 Hr. Wipes and a Trauma Pak.

AfterBite Kids Package Left

AfterBite® Kids is a non-stinging cream that provides soothing relief from the pain, itching and swelling of insect bites and stings. AfterBite® Kids contains baking soda, aloe vera and tea tree oil to soothe and moisturize the skin. Now you can treat even the most over-scratched bug bites without fear of painful stinging. A trusted family favorite because it works!

It’s about time – a DEET-free insect repellent that really works! Natrapel 8-hour provides 8 hours of protection from biting insects and ticks, thanks to its CDC-recommended 20% Picaridin formula. Unlike ineffective DEET alternatives, Picaridin is the only formula that consistently shows equal or better performance than DEET in independent, clinical tests. Even better, Natrapel 8-hour is completely safe on gear and will not melt jackets, fishing line, and other synthetic materials. Individually wrapped wipes let you control the amount and location of repellent to apply.

QuikClot® Home delivers the most widely used and effective “over the counter” hemostatic agent to your first aid kit. Simply remove from the package, apply to the wound using pressure, and stop the bleeding fast. QuikClot® Home is ideal for the house, yard or shop – the perfect size for scalp lacerations or bleeding where a bandage is not enough.

Thanks to the Tender Corporation for the review samples and for providing products for a give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  One lucky blog reader will receive their own First Aid Kit, Afterbite Kids and Natrapel DEET Free Insect Repellent Wipes.

Tender Corporation First Aid Kit Bundle Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry- Take a look at the Tender Corporation Website and tell me another product they make, that you like, and leave it in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

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Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends July 26th  at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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April 1, 2011

Bumkins Waterproof SuperBib Review!!!

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Bumkins

So today, I received two Bumkins Waterproof SuperBibs to review.  I immediately noticed the patterns and I just loved them.  The owls, which are extremely popular right now, are so cute.  The space bear theme, really popped and it was immediately chosen by Ethan as his.  The green mom in me loves they have no PVC, no Phthalates, vinyl , no BPA and are lead safe.  The catch all pocket is great for crumbs and drips.  The fabric is waterproof on both sides and resists most stains.  They are machine washable and have a Velcro neck closure.

We decided to christen these bibs with tomato sauce.

After they were done, I simply wiped the bibs down and we were ready to go.

I am very impressed with these bibs and they will definitely be coming with us on our vacation.  It will be super easy to just wipe the bibs down instead of carting around soiled bibs that need to be laundered.  Please visit the Bumkins Website and take a look at all the available patterns and sizes.  www.bumkins.com

 


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March 30, 2011

Classic Lunch & Go™ Heated Lunch Tote Review & Coupon Code For My Blog Readers.

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I was very excited to be chosen to review the Classic Lunch & Go Heated Lunch Tote (www.warmandtote.com).  This versatile tote can be used hot or cold.  I like the fact that it allows me to keep food warm while we are traveling.  I am able to keep a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches warm for the kids even if they want to eat them 3 hours after we hit the road.  With 2 toddlers this is really great, plus if you are on the road for a trip you can keep food warm from a lunch stop and they can eat it later.  It is also great for keeping food cold so no matter the menu, you can keep lunch fresh.  Another thing I love is the adjustable strap it easily can be slung over my shoulder and feels secure, leaving my hands free for the multitude of other things I need to carry.  The 10″ by 8″ roomy soft sided bag allows me to pack a variety of foods very easily.  Keep a hot hero hot and a cold sub cold.

This tote is great to pack a childs lunch in school.  They can have a hot healthy lunch from home that will be nice and warm hours later.  This allows us to make healthy food that our kids will eat.  The tote comes with 1 reusable turbo heat pack that lasts for 5 hours hot and 8-10 hours cold.  The heat pack is heated in the microwave or cooled in the freezer.

 

Take a look at their website-www.warmandtote.com- to see the variety of great products they carry like:

The Pre-School Bundle

The Husky Lunch & Go

Introducing a new larger Husky Tote Lunch & Go model for men. The best performing, most convenient lunch tote you can buy.

 

Warm & Tote is providing a coupon code for any order my blog readers place-Use 20% Coupon Code “MommyRamblings”


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March 28, 2011

Vacation Rentals vs Hotels, My Views on the Matter.

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You may notice a theme here because I am in vacation-planning mode.  When Jimi is competing in Atlanta, at the USAPL Masters Nationals we will be staying at the Atlanta Sheraton, since that is where the meet is taking place. We will only be staying there for 2 days.  After that, we are driving down to spend a week on the gulf, in Dunedin, Florida.  We were scouring internet sites like Expedia  looking for hotels.   I will tell you, that has always been our choice for vacation lodging.  I have heard here and there, from friends, who stayed in a vacation rental, but really knew nothing about it and never ventured into learning more.  However, this time we just could not find a hotel where we wanted to stay, that had the atomosphere we wanted, so I took the plunge and started searching for vacation rentals.  I found that what I pulled up was great and that the reviews were that family after family loved this type of lodging. Most families said they would never stay in a hotel again.

Some of the things that are different between hotels and vacation rentals are that hotels are usually owned by a corporation and vacation rentals are  owned by families for the most part.  The owners of the vacation rentals tend to be very attentive to their guests and will really work to make your stay enjoyable. Often, the owners will communicate a great deal with the guests beforehand, finding out about their family and providing things that will make their stay more enjoyable. The owners for instance will be happy to tell you, they have sand toys, highchairs, cribs, etc to help families out by not having to pack those things.  Staying at vacation rentals is  supporting the mom and pop businesses and feeling more like extended family then just a reservation.  Another perk of vacation rentals is that they are usually pet friendly and most hotels are not, so this is great for families taking beloved Fido and Fifi along.  There is often much more square footage with a vacation rental than a hotel.  This is great for big families or it can allow friends to split the costs.  Most vacation rentals have multiple bedrooms, living area, full kitchen, patio or deck and a yard.  Often the rentals have bbq grills, bikes, boats, fishing gear, and even perks like sunset cruises depending where you are staying and what the climate is.

Vacation rentals vary in price and can be more expensive than hotels, but given the perks and the fact that the extra space can allow families to split the cost, helps to make it manageable.  Each rental will vary on what they supply and you have to understand that some require you bring your own linens, towels and cleaning supplies but many will provide all of that.  In addition, most vacation rentals have on site laundry so that really is convenient, especially when traveling with kiddies.  If your vacation rental is near a state park or beach, most rentals will include a season pass to those attractions so that comes in very handy.  Some vacation rentals will charge a cleaning fee and other do not.  Like any type of lodging you need to do your research and read lots of reviews.   Do internet searches and just don’t rely on reviews on the owner’s site.  If you do your homework, then you can make the decision which will work best for your family.  We booked with a vacation rental and I will be taking you along every step of the way, in the hope I can enlighten the novice as to what vacation rentals are like.  If you are a savvy vacation renter then be sure and post your tips here.


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February 1, 2011

Today is February 1st!!!

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Wow, I have been wanting to say that for so long now!  Next month is Spring people.  We may be having a 2 day snow storm now but I am still upbeat.  The worst thing was that today was supposed to be Ethan’s first day of pre-school.  Due to the weather it was cancelled and tomorrow will be the same if the storm is as expected.  Poor kid has been asking to go to school since last Friday and now he has a bit more of a wait.  He is so excited to go.  Oh, and did I tell you all that next month is Spring!!! : )

Alexandra had to travel in this mess to get to Albany and the trip took 4.5 hours.  She is starting her internship tomorrow.  She is very excited.  We are very proud of her and very glad she made it up there safely.

Hope you all are staying safe and warm if you are in the path of this storm.  I am going to do some cardio on the treadmill now.  Do something great for yourself today!!!


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