Monthly Archives: December 2014

Loving Pets, Ruff ‘N Tuff® Diamond Plate Bowl For Pets Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

We have 3 dogs in our family, an American Bulldog, a Westie and a Maltese.  They are all the best of buddies despite the size differences and often they all eat from the same dish which can cause a lot of sliding and skidding and leads to a big mess.  We recently tried using the Loving Pets, Ruff ‘N Tuff Diamond Plate Bowl in XL.

Diamond Bowl

I was impressed with the quality of the bowl and how heavy it was.  The full rubber bottom prevents it from slip sliding all over as doggies dine. The bowl has a great look and functions well and Delilah, Zoey and Sassy give it 3 paws up!  Mommy Ramblings is adding the Loving Pets Ruff ‘N Tuff, Diamond Plate Bowl to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.  The bowl is available in 5 sizes for all breeds, x-small-XL:1 Pint, 1 Quart, 2 Quarts, 3 Quarts, and 5 Quarts

You can enter to win a Diamond Plate Bowl by using the Rafflecopter widget below.  Good Luck, open to US residents.

Continue reading


2 Comments

Filed under American Bulldog, Christmas, Giveaway, Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide, Pets, Review, Westie

Splash Math, Fun Learning Math Game Apps For Kids!!! #FreeMathApp #MomBuzz

Games that are fun and encourage learning are always welcome additions in our household.  Recently I downloaded some Splash Math Apps for my kids.  I downloaded the Pre-K to K and the version for Grades 1-5.  I recently posted the following 2 reviews of them on iTunes if you want to check them out.

Splash Math Pre-K:

This fun math app is great for kids in pre-k and kindergarten.  My son is in Kindergarten and loves math, his dad is a math professor so it is in his genes. The fun, friendly characters make the math games fun and kids learn and practice counting skills, addition, subtraction, compare numbers to determine which is greater than or less than, measuring, early geometry and more.  If a child completed all the levels in any given learning unit they win a prize.  If they get the wrong answer they are given helpful guidance to help steer them toward the right answer.  This is a great app for little ones that teaches early math skills they will need to build a strong foundation.  They get 20 questions daily for free.
iPad Screenshot 1
My son is in second grade and loves math and numbers.  It is in his genes as his father is a mathematics professor, lol.  Anyway this app downloads easy and is great for kids in 1st thru 5th grade.  It is aligned with common core curriculum my child’s school is using  and teaches multiplication, division, number sense, geometry, fractions and more.  There is an area for them to do their work and it offers 20 questions with the free version daily. This is a great app for kids to hone their math skills or learn some new ones.
Splash Math 1-5

Join the 8 million+ users!

Download Splash Math on iTunes!

Get SplashMath for Grades 1-5

Get SplashMath for Pre-K

Or check them out on Google Play!

Facebook | Twitter | Google+ | Pinterest

splash math learn math

$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Write a short review of any Splash Math app on the iTunes App Store. If you have already reviewed Splash Math app, simply update your review.

Send an email to giveaway@splashmath.com with your iTunes nickname and the app you reviewed.

 

This post was created in partnership with Mom Buzz Media and StudyPad Inc. All opinions expressed are my own.

 


Leave a Comment

Filed under Main Page Post

Epson LabelWorks LW-600P Label Printer Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Epson Logo

Are you trying to get more organized?  Do you ever pack things up in boxes and totes and forget what’s inside?  Do you ever want to do something crafty like create professional looking monogrammed or personalized ribbons  for cards, wedding favors, hair bows and more?  If you answered yes to any or all of these things, I want to introduce you to the Epson LabelWorks LW-600P Label Printer.  

Epson-LW-600P-Label-Printer

This compact desktop label printer will let you create original labels that you can customize with clip art, your own photos and even your own handwriting or drawings.  You can also take a picture of what is in the boxes you are packing and create a bar code label to stick on the outside of the box.  If you scan the bar code label you will see a picture of what is inside the box!

 

 

 

Epson-LabelWorks-2

Epson-LabelWorks

 

Epson-Label-Works

 

Epson-Label-Works-1

 

Epson-Label-Works -4

 

Epson-Label-Works-4

 

Labels are not the only thing it prints.  How about printing on beautiful ribbons.  What a great way to make wedding and party favors, your own cards, custom ornament hanging ribbon, hair bows, and so much more.

Epson-Label-Works-2

Epson-Label-Works-6

 

Epson-Label-Works-7

Epson-Label-Works-8

Epson-Label-Works-9

It’s so simple to start printing with the bluetooth capability.  I was able to create and print from my laptop, iPad and iPhone in a flash.  Just download the app and I was ready to roll.  I cannot wait to use this to organize our home which is in the middle of at least 4 major home improvement projects at the same time.  I am so excited to start taking back some order and taming the chaos around here.  I will update with more of my own projects and organization examples very soon.  You can find the Epson LabelWorks LW-600P on Mommy Ramblings’ 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!

More about LabelWorks LW-600P:

Print labels smarter

Now, it’s easier than ever to print customized labels — virtually anywhere — with the LW-600P portable label printer. Print labels from your smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac. Print date labels for food items, QR code labels, or labels to organize cables. Create ribbons for gifts, or even labels with symbols or hand-written messages. Preview labels before printing. Or, use smartphones with voice recognition2 to create labels fast. Download the Epson iLabel app for iOS or Android devices or choose from other compatible apps3 available. With multiple tapes to choose from (up to one-inch wide) and an automatic cutter, you’ve got all you need for customized labels on the go.

Connect smarter

The battery-operated1 LW-600P can print wirelessly from iOS and Android devices, via Bluetooth. Simply download the Epson iLabel app or other compatible apps.3 Use your mobile device to create handwritten labels, iron-on labels, ribbons and more. This compact printer can also print from Windows® and Mac systems via a USB cable.

Enter The Giveaway:

Epson is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win an Epson LW-600P Label Printer. Than you Epson for the review product and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Epson LabelWorks  LW-600P Label Printer Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Please enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget below.  Good Luck!!!

Continue reading


23 Comments

Filed under Christmas, DIY, Giveaway, Holiday, Kitchen, Main Page Post, Mommy Ramblings, Tech

Holiday Specs 3D Magic Glasses-Great For Christmas Parties & Stocking Stuffers!!!

Holiday Specs

Holiday Specs 3D Viewers are so much fun.  They are 3D glasses that turn white or colored Christmas lights into candy canes, santa claus, angels, stars, gingerbread men, snowmen, snowflakes and so much more.  I recently took out an assortment of the Holiday Magic 3D glasses when we had a family gathering and everyone was mesmerized by what they saw.  It is truly amazing and the further back you stand, the bigger the images get.  This is so fun for all your holiday parties.  They don’t only work on Christmas lights but work for street and city lights as well.  They make great stocking stuffers.  Also available in heavy-duty paper specs that are great to hand out at parties and events.

Holiday Magic

Holiday Specs 5
Holiday Specs 2
Holiday Specs 1
Holiday Magic 3D Viewers are made by American Paper Optics.  Follow Holiday Specs on Facebook and Twitter.

4 Comments

Filed under Christmas, Holiday, Holiday Gift Guide, Main Page Post, Mommy Ramblings, Review

“Waggers” Book Blog Tour

Waggers_Blog_Tour

 

Waggers by Stacy Nyikos

Waggers is so lucky to be adopted by a great family.  He tries to behave and be good but he is just so excited all the time and when he gets excited he has a tail problem.  His tail goes crazy!  You might wonder what harm could sweet Waggers tail do, his family is about to find out.  In the kitchen, baking cookies, it just smells so good and Waggers tail goes crazy and the dough hits the ceiling.  Unfortunately that is not the only mishap.  When Waggers is helping the kids defeat the monster in the living room, the sofa does not escape unharmed.  Out in the garage it is not any better, Waggers excitable tail scrapes off the paint on te car!  Mom and Dad are starting to wonder if their home is the right place for such an excitable pup.  Is it the end of the line for Waggers or is there a way the family can stay together?  You will just need to pick up a copy and find out.
waggers

 

 

About Stacy Nyikos

stacy

Stacy Nyikos is the award-winning author of many mischievous books for children. She’s not sure how that happened. She didn’t get into trouble as a child. Well, if you don’t count borrowing sandwiches from her dad. He wasn’t eating them anyway. Stacy holds an MFA in Writing for Children at Vermont College, which she didn’t borrow. They gave it to her. Really. Ask her kids. Or her dog. Just don’t ask her husband. He’s misplaced a few sandwiches. When she isn’t chasing stories—or sandwiches—Stacy can be found scribbling in the wilds of Oklahoma. She is currently working on a new adult novel about her grandfather’s adventure canoeing from Indiana to New Orleans – over 2,000 miles of paddling – in 1939.

 


Leave a Comment

Filed under Main Page Post

Fake Baby Bump For When You Are “Reborn Pregnant”. Wait, What???

Did you miss out on the perfect maternity photo shoot, want to board an airplane before anyone else, just love being pregnant all the time?  No need to worry, you can recreate that look any time you want.   How many months do you want to be 3-4, 5-6, 7-9, or maybe twins or how about triplets? Forget twins, they’re a dime a dozen today, and triplets are so yesterday, just  go with the quad pregnancy belly, that would set you up for some real-time spoiling any where you go.  You would definitely be given the seat on the bus, priority in line for the bathroom and you would have so much attention when you let others know all about your quad pregnancy and even let them rub your lifelike pregnant belly.  If you are wondering what I’m talking about, let me clue you in.

Silicone pregnancy bellies are available on eBay, etsy and online everywhere and they are so affordable!  Now, there are some things to look out for and I guess you could say, you do get what you pay for.  No one wants to be like the woman in China who wore her faux belly to get a seat on the train, it was working well until the ties securing it failed and her prego tummy dropped on the floor of the bus.  The woman is going after the fake belly manufacturer claiming it was inferior quality for what she paid and that its failure caused her to be mocked and ridiculed by the other passengers.

Fake-Pregnancy-Belly

There is also another reason people don these bellies and it’s because they’re “reborn pregnant“.   Wait, they’re what???  Oh, reborn pregnant, and it has nothing to do with handing their life over to Jesus.  Reborns are the name of dolls that are painted to resemble real babies and children.

Reborn Baby Doll Blog

Reborn Doll For Blog Post

These dolls can range from a few hundred dollars to over $10,000 and many are understandably put on  layaway until their new mommy pays them off.  During that time, a reborn mom-to-be is said to be reborn pregnant or reborn expecting.  These fake baby bumps have added another level of realism to the women who mother these babies just like one would a real infant.

Whether you are looking for a faux belly to get your pregnancy fix sans 2 am feedings, for a guaranteed seat on the bus, extra attention or because you are reborn pregnant, make sure you get a quality belly.  You don’t want to be picking your baby bump off the floor of the bus while the other passengers laugh and call you a faker.


4 Comments

Filed under Main Page Post

Annie In Theaters December 19th!!! Enter Our Giveaway To Win An Annie Prize Pack!!!

Annie LogoI remember seeing Annie in the theater when I was a kid and now it is on the big screen again starting December 19th with a few updates.  Annie has the same hard knock life but she does not have her signature red hair.  Annie is a young, happy foster kid who’s also tough enough to make her way on the streets of New York in 2014. Originally left by her parents as a baby with the promise that they’d be back for her someday, it’s been a hard knock life ever since with her mean foster mom Miss Hannigan. But everything’s about to change when the hard-nosed tycoon and New York mayoral candidate Will Stacks makes a thinly-veiled campaign move and takes her in.

Take a look at the movie trailer and clip below and you can also get the Family Study Guide HERE and resources for Educators and Librarians HERE. Visit the Annie Movie Website To See More.

Would you like to win an Annie Prize Pack?  I knew you would say YES!  Just enter below using the Rafflecopter widget.

Annie Prize Pack Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Open to US Residents 18 years of age and older.  Prize Pack includes: Kid’s Shirt, Activity Book, Sticker Sheet and Scholastic Movie Poster!!!

 

prize-kids-shirt

prize-stickers

Annie-Activity-Book

Continue reading


11 Comments

Filed under Attractions, Entertainment, Family, Family Fun, Main Page Post, Mommy Ramblings, Movies

Bamboo Pro™ Self-Warming Knee Support Review & Giveaway!!! #HealingTreeShop


My daughter is a runner and cyclist and she has one knee that gives her problems from time to time.  When I saw the Bamboo Pro Bamboo Pro™ Self-Warming Knee Support, I knew I had to get her one to try.  The Bamboo Pro™ Self-Warming Knee Support contains Bamboo Charcoal Technology that offers self-warming properties. Unlike normal supports, it activates with your body heat to bring restorative warmth to your muscles, cartilage, and joints. Natural heat increases blood circulation, which in turn delivers proteins, nutrients, and oxygen to the affected area. This helps ease discomfort, relieve achy joints due to aging, enhance muscle performance, and recovery.

Bamboo-Pro-Self-Warming-Knee-Support

And if you overheat, bamboo charcoal can fluctuate in temperature to provide cooling relief. Bamboo Pro™ is safe, effective, and easy to use. It can be worn all day and night for long-lasting, natural relief.   Available in sizes small to extra-large.

She really liked the support and said it helped with the discomfort during flare ups.  They come in a variety of sizes to fit all types of legs and knees.  If you are suffering from knee pain, you may want to take a look at the Bamboo Pro Self-Warming Knee Support.

Bamboo Charcoal –> Natural Heat, which Improves:

  • Blood Circulation
    Muscle Relief
    Achy Joints due to aging
    Inflammation after workouts
    Fatigue
    Soreness
    Mobility
    Flexibility
    Discomfort
    Recovery

How Bamboo Charcoal is made:
We take Bamboo stalks from sustainable forests and fire them in a kiln for up to 1,800 Farenheit for 2 weeks long. This pyrolysis process creates a bamboo charcoal powder known as “Black Diamond”. From there, it activates with your body heat for self-warming, natural relief. So by itself, it does nothing. It requires body heat to activate.

Bamboo Pro Supports Recovery for Our Troops – Charity Program:
We provide FREE $50 Care Packages with Bamboo Pro Supports for anyone who has served in the military and suffers from joint issues. Requests can be made by emailing: joe@healingtreeproducts.com

Would you like to win one?  If so just enter the giveaway below using the Rafflecopter widget.  Open to US residents.  Good Luck!!!

Continue reading


11 Comments

Filed under Fitness, Giveaway, Health, Review

Amber Artisans Healing Baltic Amber Jewelry

Have you heard about the healing powers of natural Baltic Amber?  Closely examined, the composition of natural Baltic Amber is dominated by Succinic Acid, the key to our own body‘s natural immune system – and equally rare. When natural Amber comes in contact with our body, it creates not only healing but also peace and calm. Since Baltic Amber supports our immune system through contact, it also provides a form of energy that restores physical well-being.

raw amber bracelet

Amber Artisans creations  are as unique in their composition and abilities as you are. Whether you’re looking for a remedy to reduce bodily aches and pains or mental stress, natural Baltic amber adapts itself to your condition and works with you immune system to create the perfect solution.

Amber Children's Bracelets

There are so many facets to the healing power of Amber such as promoting good health, providing recovery from addictions, healing the mind and spirit and so much more. Many wearers believe that Amber also inspires prosperity and success.

mens-Amber -bracelet

Along with the significant impact of healing mid, body, and spirit, Amber Artisans jewelry statements are exceptionally beautiful and stylish. You can enjoy being in fashion regardless of your person fashion statement. Amber jewelry comes in a variety of shapes and colors and will fit well with any wardrobe for the fashion conscious. More importantly, no one but you knows what incredible healing you’re experiencing while wearing it.

Children-Teething-Necklaces

Every single amber healing bracelet or amber healing necklace designed by craftsman that has been working their trade for many generations is a work of art.

I have heard about the healing properties of Baltic Amber and we have featured other products before on our blog.  I was eager to try one of the adult necklaces and after browsing the Amber Artisans website chose the 20″ Rainbow Sunshine Amber Beads Healing Necklace and was also sent a ring and some raw amber stones.  

Amber healing-necklace-rainbow sunshine

The beads on the necklace are beautiful and polished to perfection.  They are so smooth and beautiful.  The ring is colorful and comfortable as it is stretchy and I find during the day I move it from finger to finger.  It is soothing just to hold the necklace and the ring when I am switching it from finger to finger.  I really do feel like thy are making a difference in my spirit and I have only recently started wearing them.  I really want to get a bracelet as well.

Amber Healing-Neclace-Rainbow-Sunshine-1

Mommy Ramblings has added Amber Artisans to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

Baltic-Amber-Necklace

Baltic-Amber-Necklace-Ring

If you have been eager to try Baltic Amber for its healing properties, take a look at all the great designs on Amber Artisans website.  They have bracelets, rings, teething necklaces, adult necklaces and more.

Amber Artisans is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky reader will win a Rainbow Sunshine Amber Beads Adult Healing Necklace.  Thank you Amber Artisans for the review necklace and ring and for sponsoring this terrific giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

Amber Artisans Adult Healing Necklace Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below.  Good Luck.

Continue reading


11 Comments

Filed under Christmas, Fashion, Health, Holiday Gift Guide, Main Page Post, Mommy Ramblings, Natural, Review, Shopping

Don’t Lose Your Freedom To Be Spontaneous!!! #TheMoodStrikes

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TheMoodStrikes #CollectiveBias

KY- Liquibeads-#Shop-#CollectiveBias-#TheMoodStrikes

One of the best things about being a blogger, is being  able to help someone.  Maybe I will help them discover the perfect stroller or kitchen gadget but sometimes there’s an opportunity to be a mouthpiece for issues that are hard to talk about.  When we skirt topics because they feel awkward, it can lead to the perception that something is not common or  experienced by others.  Having the courage to tackle  sensitive or intimate topics  allows others to learn they are not alone.  When I can take it one step further and share something that can help, it really outweighs any embarrassment or uncomfortable feelings..

Intimacy in marriage is such a vital part of the relationship, but did you know some women experience vaginal dryness due to menopause, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical treatments, prescription medication and other issues that makes intimacy painful.  In menopause it’s caused by the decrease in estrogen and 1 in 3 women will experience it during or leading up to that time. Whether caused by menopause or any of the other issues, vaginal dryness can cause women to lose the freedom to be spontaneous and cause painful relations with their spouse or significant other .

When women are menopause age they often have older kids or their kids have left home.  WIthout having  to tip toe around kids they have the ability to be more spontaneous and adventurous.  So, it’s sad that a condition like vaginal dryness would throw a wet blanket on that for them. For other times women experience vaginal dryness like after a baby or while nursing it really stinks because they may have time for a super quickie in between the baby’s cat naps and have to take a rain check due to drought conditions.  It may sound like nothing, but it can cause pain, itching, irritation and burning.  Those are not the kind of feelings you are looking to stir up during intimacy.

There is something that may help women with this issue.  K-Y® Liquibeads supplement the body’s natural lubrication giving women the confidence to be spontaneous with their spouse any time the mood strikes. the K-Y® Liquibeads are less messy than traditional lubricants and they are more natural.  I feel good knowing that there is a simple, non-messy solution that will help act like my body’s own natural moisture. I don’t know about you but I like to keep things fresh and fun in my marriage.  Who doesn’t like a little spice right, turn the heat up a  bit and mix it  up.  I recently saw K-Y® Liquibeads on the shelf at Walmart and decided to pick up a box to learn more.

KY Liquibeads Store Collage

The box of K-Y® Liquibeads comes with 6 blister packed beads and 6 one time use applicators.  The OVULE looks like a bead and feels striking similar to a bath bead.

KY-Liquibeads-#Shop-#CollectiveBias-#

The applicators are slim and easy to use, just place a bead in the top and then insert the applicator same way you would a tampon. It is easy to incorporate them into your routine, just like taking a shower or putting on your makeup. The beads dissolve in about 15 minutes and provide all day and night moisture. One bead will relieve vaginal dryness for 3-4 days. Now women won’t be worrying about pain or dryness when the mood strikes and can take advantage of the moment wherever they are.

KY-Liquibeads-#Shop

KY-Liquibeads #Shop-Applicator

KY-Liquibeads-#Shop-App

If you are pregnant or nursing be sure and check with your doctor before using this product. So, we made it and we are all still here right?  Are you still here?  I hope so, the more we talk about it, the sooner women will understand vaginal dryness can occur at some point in their lives. Most important they will  learn,K-Y® Liquibeads can help them from losing their freedom to be spontaneous. For more information visit K-Y.com.  Right now you can get a coupon for $1 off any K-Y® products at coupons.com. If you want to share your experience to help women with this issue, please do so in the comment section.


1 Comment

Filed under Main Page Post