Monthly Archives: December 2011

December 16, 2011 · 8:54 pm

Wintertime Gear & Holiday Cheer Sweepstakes

I want to let you in on a great Christmas Sweepstakes that our sponsor Eco Vessel is offering along with Sponsors-Skirt Sports and Sherpani. Take a look, it’s pretty neat.

Skirt Sports, Sherpani, and Eco Vessel are making this season a little more MERRY & giving you the chance to WIN fabulous prizes! Stylish bags, winter workout gear, and super-chic water bottles you’ll fall in love with…we’ve got you covered! To enter click HERE!!!  Good Luck Everyone!!!

Grand Prize: $150 Gift Card from Skirt Sports
$150 Gift Card from Sherpani 
$120 in Eco Vessel Prizes
2nd Place
$100 Gift Card from Skirt Sports
$150 Gift Card from Sherpani 
$75 in Eco Vessel Prizes

3rd Place
$50 Gift Card from Skirt Sports
$50 Gift Card from Sherpani 
$50 in Eco Vessel Prizes


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· 8:32 pm

Bakery On Main Gourmet Naturals, Truebar Review & Giveaway!!! {Giveaway Ended}

Recently, I was given the opportunity to review Bakery On Main’s Truebars, which are fruit and nut based bars.  They come in 6 great flavors are a good source fiber and Omega 3, made with many low-GI ingredients, non-GMO, dairy and casein free, low sodium with no trans fats or cholesterol and certified gluten-free and Kosher Parve.  The best part is that they are delicious!  They are great to have for a quick wholesome, healthy snack when you are pressed for time but you still want to eat well.  Great for energy on a hike or mid-morning at the office to keep your body fueled. One of my favorite flavors is the Raspberry Chocolate Almond, but there are so many great flavors available I really can’t just have one favorite.  Love keeping them in my bag so when I am out and start to get hungry or feel like a snack, I have a healthy option that I am not going to feel guilty about.

Bakery On Main is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win 12 bars in their choice of 1 of the 6 great flavors.  Thank you Bakery On Main for the review Truebars and for sponsoring this delicious giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 12:01 am

OBASAN Saguenay V2.0 Shredded Rubber Pillow Review & Giveaway!!!

Getting enough sleep is so important.  We want our sleep experience to be as comfortable and healthy as possible.  I recently had the chance to review a Saguenay V2.0 Shredded Rubber Pillow from OBASAN.  The folks there were so nice that my pillow came monogrammed with my initial.  The pillow is filled with natural shredded rubber and has a removable cover with two different surfaces for warm or cold nights.  The back is a silky organic cotton while the front is cozy organic cotton jersey material.  There is a zipper on each side for easy removal and the pillow is full adjustable, meaning you can remove some of the filling to customize it.  I love it the way it is.  It is so comfortable and I love that it is chemical free, will not hold dust mites and has no chemical gases being given off.  I really like the feel of the shredded rubber filling because it cradles my head.  The pillow cover feels great and if you are a person that loves the coolness of a pillow you will love the silky side.

OBASAN is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a standard size Saguenay V2.0 Shredded Rubber Pillow.   Thank you OBASAN for the review pillow and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US and Canadian residents.

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December 15, 2011 · 9:52 pm

That’s it. Fruit Bars Review & Giveaway!!! {Giveaway Ended}

Nutrition on the Go

 That’s It. is the perfect snack to help keep you full between meals. Whether you need breakfast on the go, energy at the gym, nutrition on a hike, or a snack at your desk,  That’s It. bars will keep you going with natural energy.No need to shop, wash, store, slice and peel any longer. We’ve done all the work for you.That’s It.… the all-natural, anytime, anywhere bar!

Our family loves fruit, so when I had the chance to review  That’s It. bars, I was all for it.  As a mom I want my kids to eat healthy snacks.  So many snack foods are just processed garbage that is being marketed to our kids and these are the kinds of snacks you always see coupons for, enticing parents to buy them.  Honestly, I have seen a few episodes of “Extreme Couponing” and it just about turns my stomach because most of the “food” these people are hording, I mean stock piling is junk food.  Okay better not get me started on this show.  Back to the review now.

I received an assortment of  That’s It. bars, and it’s as simple as that, the ingredients in the bars are 2 different fruits with nothing else added.  2 Servings of fruit in a tasty, chewy bar.  These are great for quick snacks when walking, hiking, on the go, to put in kid’s lunches.  They are very apt to eat this yummy bar whereas they may not have enough time or room to eat an apple and then a pear during their lunchtime.  I like them because they are so portable, I can put them in my diaper bag and they can stay a few days or a week unlike a pear or peach could, and then I always have a great snack ready.  Perfect for after sports games too!

I love when I discover healthy snacks like this and I wish they would be found in more stores and schools all over.  It is so important to teach our children healthy eating habits and there should always be healthy options available for them to choose from.   That’s It. bars are a great way to keep healthy snacks on hand for growing bodies.

Good news!!!   That’s It. is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a variety pack of  That’s It. fruit bars ($21.18 value).  Thank you  That’s It. for the review bars and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 1:25 am

Dog Gone Jerky, Treats For Healthy & Happy Dogs Review and Giveaway!!!

Dog Gone Jerky, Inc. is 100% Human Grade, USDA Certified Jerky Treats for dogs. Our Jerky, Premium Beef Jerky is made in a USDA regulated human manufacturing facility and includes only 2 simple ingredients: 100% USDA Certified Meats with less than 1% sea salt.

Dog Gone Jerky Treats provides a healthy chewing opportunity for your dog and contains NO chemical flavorings and allergens. Dog Gone Jerky Treats NEVER adds any “flavor basting” or coatings with chemical flavoring that can cause your pooch to have an upset stomach and stain your carpeting. Dog Gone Jerky Treats contain NO wheat, grain, soy and sugar. You can rest assured that we use ONLY 100% REAL MEAT versus other treats that are simply mixed and molded to look like meat strips with ingredients that aren’t natural for your dog.

I recently had the opportunity to review Dog Gone Jerky Treats.  With more than a couple of eager taste testers in the household we were sure to get a good opinion.  When they came, I took the packages out of the box and put them on my island counter , they were turned over so the label was down.  A little while later I hear my teenage son call, “Hey Mom, can I have some of this jerky?”  They know now to ask before opening anything since it may be a review item and still need pictures.  I could not help but laugh for a few seconds before explaining that it was for dogs.  Anyway, I enlisted my husband and my little ones to assist with the taste testing process.  My husband led them testers in one at a time to sample the treats.  Sassafras (Sassy) our Maltese thought they were worth dancing for, Zoey and Delilah thought they were yummy and ate them so fast it was hard to get any pictures because the treats were gone before I could click the camera.  Anyway 3 out of 3 of the 4 legged testers gave it 2 paws up!!!

The Holidays are coming fast and these jerky treats would make a great stocking stuffer for dogs that will have tails wagging everywhere.  We like them so much we are adding them to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

 

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December 14, 2011 · 2:42 am

RCA, Small Wonder EZ2100 HD Video Recorder Review!!!

I was recently sent a RCA Small Wonder HD Video Recorder to review.  I was sent the EZ2100 model and it was very easy to start using.  The thing that really threw me and almost made me give this a poor review was that prior to receiving this I read a review on Amazon.com that said something like,”Make sure you don’t use any of the high-speed SD Cards for this because they won’t work.  You need to use a class 2.  Now that just struck me as weird and I should have looked into it more but when it arrived even though almost all my SD cards are class 10, I found an old class 2 and put it in.  I was very unhappy with the video, however I was not thinking it was the card but due to the camera etc.  So I took several videos of the kids over the next couple of days and was not really happy at all.  The thing I liked best at this point was the RCA Memory Manager software that came with it. This software makes making great movies and special effects with your media super easy.  So finally I said let me try one outside, that was when my little 2 card was full so I opened my Canon 60D and took out the SD class 10 card.  It was at that moment that a huge light bulb appeared above my head and I thought, “Hmmmm, could this be it?  Could that lady on Amazon have no idea what she is talking about?”  With that brilliant moment I ran outside where I found my 4-year-old and took some video.  I came in and took a look, it was like night and day from the video using the class 2 card. My husband had told me that it sounded crazy when I told him that it said to use a class 2 card because in all our other HD video recorder we use class 10.  Well, I learned an important lesson that day, when you read something on Amazon that just sounds wrong, it probably is.  So I am so glad that class 2 ran out of space otherwise this review would have ended on a very bad note.

So okay, what do I think?  I think this unit is super compact and with the right class SD card takes good video.  You do have to be careful to hold the camera steady and I do not think I would want to use it for taping long events unless I had a tripod to hold it.  However for taking HD video that you can easily edit with great software, then upload to Facebook and You Tube you really can’t beat this video recorder for the price. It also takes still photos and has a full color 2.0 inch display.  The video recorder works best in good light and stores in a compact drawstring pouch that makes it super easy to keep in your purse to capture video any time.  I think this would be a great gift for a tween or teen this holiday season so I am adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

 

RCA EZ2100 High Definition Digital Camcorder with 2″ Color Display

The RCA EZ2100 has a super slim profile that’s ideal for travel. The 720p HD, Sports (60fps) or Web Quality recording modes let you capture crisp video with ease. The 2.0-inch full color display is easy to see and great for instant playback. The included RCA Memory Manager Software allows you to easily edit, save or share your video on your computer, with YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Flickr, or quickly e-mail to friends and family. The RCA EZ22100 doubles as a camera and can take 3MP still photos. It has 2X digital zoom, HDMI connection for 720p HD TV viewing and built-in rechargeable battery. It also includes an A/V cable, USB cable, wrist strap, and carrying pouch.

Features
  • Compact design is ideal for travel
  • 720p HD, Sports (60fps) or Web Quality recording modes
  • 2.0-inch full color display
  • SD/SDHC memory slot (card not included)
  • Built-in RCA Memory Manager Software
  • Easy sharing with YouTube, Facebook, Vimeo, Flickr and e-mail
  • Easy editing and saving
  • 3MP still photos
  • 2X digital zoom
  • HDMI connection for 720p HD TV viewing
  • Built-in rechargeable battery
  • One year limited warranty
The RCA Dedication

Capturing amazing video has never been this easy. The power of portable digital video is now securely in your hands. Affordable and feature-rich where it counts, RCA digital camcorders are as accessible as they are advanced.

In a digital age where video allows us to stay connected to family, friends and fans alike, quality and convenience are absolutely vital. The marquee star of the show is the simple setup that gets you up and running right out of the box while the included RCA Memory Manger software makes moving, editing and saving video to your PC even easier.

Delivering sleek design and amazing portability RCA is garnering rave reviews. From a collection of compact handhelds to the high-def palm style offerings, this ensemble cast continues to shrink in size but grow in accolades. Capture the moment in an instant with RCA.

Record your greatest moments and share them with the world right away! Designed exclusively for RCA Camcorders, RCA Memory Manager Software makes recording, editing and sharing your videos simple, fast and fun.

Even the installation is effortless – Just copy it to your computer through the included CD or camcorder USB (models EZ5100R and EZ5100RDR) and the software launches automatically whenever the camcorder connects to your PC or MAC.

From there you’re good to go! Use your camcorder to capture video or photos. Quickly view what you’ve recorded or compose your own movie. Even image editing and touch-up is a snap. Connect your camcorder to your computer and share the love. It’s video made simple!

Here’s what you can do:

Quickly view your recordings

Watch your recorded videos right on your PC or MAC screen

Make a movie

Step into the director’s chair with your own custom movies

Trim and join your clips

Compose, assemble and personalize your masterpiece

Add theme, effects and text

Up the cool factor with professional quality effects

Edit and retouch your photos

Enhance your videos to make each scene picture perfect

Burn a disc

Publish your own movies and make DVDs to share with friends, family and even devoted fans

Save important recordings
  • Automatically archive your audio files online with the Moxy backup service (See mozy.com/rcasmallwonder for rates and complete details)
  • RCA customers get 2GBs of online storage space for free and 10 percent off any subscriptions at mozy.com/rcasmallwonder (See mozy.com/rcasmallwonder for rates and complete details)

 

 

 

 


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December 13, 2011 · 11:21 pm

HelloCanvas.com Review and 25% Off Discount Code!!!

I think you all know what a passion I have for photography.  I love taking pictures and then displaying the ones that I love and that make me happy.  Fortunately, there are a lot of those so I am always looking for great ways to showcase my photographs. One of my favorite shots is a recent family picture and when I was asked by Hello Canvas to do a review on their 24 x 36 inch, 1.2 inch deep canvas, I was so happy.  I do have this photo made in a full color canvas but I really wanted a large Sepia tone of this family photo too.  So I decided that was what I would do. It was very easy to navigate the site and upload the picture I wanted and to customize it with the options that I chose.

The huge canvas arrived in an even bigger box very soon after ordering it.  It was packed well and when we unpacked it we were taken back with how gorgeous it looked and how large it was.  The photograph does not do this beautiful canvas justice.  It is just absolutely stunning and will be the focal point of another family wall I am planning behind our couch in the family room.  I am so glad I did this canvas in the Sepia tone because it just looks so great and goes so well with our color scheme in that room.  If you are looking for high quality canvas with UV protection, a 100% satisfaction guarantee, great customer service and lowest price guarantee, then check out HelloCanvas.com.  Makes a great Christmas Gift, find HelloCanvas.com on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, and right now they are having a special 25% discount on all canvas sizes.  To obtain your 25% discount just enter the coupon code christmas2011 at checkout! Order before December 16th and delivery will be before Christmas. Guaranteed!  Hurry you still have time to get a beautiful, keepsake gift that will be treasured for a lifetime.


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· 6:49 pm

Meyamo, DIY One-Piece Bodysuit with Iron on Letters Review & Giveaway!!! {Giveaway Ended}

 

When I was young, I remember browsing the spinning racks of personalized bookmarks and pencils, looking for my name. Sometimes my name was not included, and sometimes I was pleasantly surprised that they had it! Times have changed, and you can get almost anything personalized with your name. But even when I was naming my boys, I thought back to those bookmarks and wondered if they would feel left out because their unusual names definitely wouldn’t be found among the most popular names stocked. So I was happy to agree to a review with Meyamo Do it Yourself One-Piece with iron on letters!

 

I received a fun little project package that came with a soft, 100% organic cotton, long sleeve, white shirt with green trim, and 2 full pages of fuzzy transfer letters in matching green! It did not take long to prep the shirt by  ironing it and easily peel off the letters for my son’s name. There were cute little baby symbols and animal shaped letters you can choose from to make the name more fun! I just laid out the letters evenly, and covered them with the included transparent protective sheet and ironed for 1 minute. The letters had set with the ironing and seem to be stuck on very well! This kit was very easy to do from set up to finish and the 6-12 month shirt fits just right on my 10 month old and feels very comfortable. It is a cute way to get a personalized gift for my boys with unique names, and I got many compliments on it at a birthday party we went to!

 

This Meyamo DIY name shirt came in a handsome little mesh bag with a gift tag that coordinates with the shirt and letter colors! This shirt would make an awesome gift for a baby or toddler, so we are including it to our  Mommy Ramblings 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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December 12, 2011 · 11:54 pm

Splendipity, Snuzzle Me 7 in 1 Cart Cover & Burp Cloths Review and $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway!!!! {Giveaway Ended}

I’ve always been worried about the germs my kids can pick up from the shopping carts at the grocery store. I usually use the sanitizing wipes they provide, but even though I try to wipe every surface, I’m sure to miss many areas in my haste.  Another problem I needed to address, was that my baby always got wet when transporting him in his car seat to and from the car when it was raining. So when I had the opportunity to review a 7 in 1 Snuzzle Me car seat cover and set of burp cloths from Splendipity, I was thrilled!
The 7 in 1 car seat cover can be used as a stroller cover, nursing shawl, car seat shade, swing cover and high chair cover in addition to the car seat cover and shopping cart cover! There is probably a separate product out there for each of these situations, but the Splendipity, Snuzzle Me is the first I have heard of that can be used for all of them.
The Snuzzle Me cover is made out of super soft, 100% organic cotton. It is also reversible, one side is blue, and the other is white. They also come in pink or green, and a lightweight option. I really like that this one product has so many different uses. This makes going out a breeze because you only have to take this one cover and you are set.  It keeps the weather away from my baby when it’s on his car seat, with a little hole for the car seat handle, and allowing me to check on him without having to lift the cover off the seat.
It makes a great cart cover, I am able to put the cover on with one hand which is pretty important since I’m usually holding my baby with my other arm! Using it as a nursing cover is another benefit, the elastic holds it in place so my baby can not pull it off as easily as a blanket! The burp cloths are made of the same soft material as the cover, and shaped just right to lay on your shoulder to protect your shirt from unfortunate spit up!
To see a video of the Splendipity, Snuzzle Me click HERE!

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· 10:19 pm

ABC FAMILY ,”Switched at Birth:Volume 1″ Is Being Released on DVD December 13!!! Review and Giveaway!!! {Giveaway Ended}

ABC FAMILY ,”Switched at Birth:Volume 1″ Is Being Released on DVD December 13!!!
From the studio that brought you “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” comes a groundbreaking new drama about the upheaval that two teen girls experience when they discover that they were accidentally switched at birth. Starring Lea Thompson (Back To The Future, “Caroline In The City”), Constance Marie (“George Lopez”), Vanessa Marano (“Gilmore Girls”), Katie Leclerc (“Veronica Mars”), D.W. Moffett (“Friday Night Lights”), and Lucas Grabeel (Disney Channel’s “High School Musical”).

 

Bay Kennish, a talented graffiti artist with an edgy streak, grew up in a wealthy family with happily married parents and an older brother. Daphne Vasquez, an athletic teenager who lost her hearing at an early age, grew up with a single mother in a working class neighborhood. When the girls’ worlds collide, family bonds are tested, new romances are sparked, and they start to learn that it’s who they are inside that matters, not where they grew up.  Relive the girls’ journey and catch up before the premiere with “Switched At Birth: Volume 1.”  Including all 10 episodes plus exclusive collectible iPod skins, this two-disc set is a must-own for every fan!

This DVD set makes a great gift for the tweens and teens on your list.  We are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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