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July 3, 2012 · 11:57 pm

X-Doria, iPhone Cubit Case and iPad 2 Widge Review!!! Summer Sale-Save 15% and Get Free Standard Shipping!!!

X-Doria, is a company constantly pushing the boundaries of fashion and innovation in mobile accessories. X-Doria continues to break new ground in fashion and design with their latest cases for iPad and iPhone including the Cubit and Widge. These accessories are all about maximizing style, features, function and fashion in an approachable way. From the beginning, a commitment to accessible fashion and customer-centric design have been the hallmarks of X-Doria products. All products are available now at shop.x-doria.com. Get 15% off during their summer sale–use code HELLOSUN plus free standard shipping.

I recently was sent the X-Doria Cubit case for the iPhone 4S/4 for review. Cubit’s unique design lets you express your creative side. The colorful interchangeable TPU cubes let you customize your look while the shatter-proof polycarbonate shell protects your iPhone from scratches. Lightweight yet sturdy, Cubit’s playful design lets you easily access your multi-touch display and all ports and controls. This is a fun, eye-catching, customizable case that is easy to make unique with the TPU cubes. Change them around every day if you want, it is easy and fun. The case allows you to access all your controls and ports without a problem. If you are looking for a fun case, check out the Cubit.

Widge – Kid Friendly Design Doesn’t Have To be Childish. Made durable and easy to clean, Widge’s squishy design feels good to kids yet protects from kid mishaps. Ergonomically designed for children; Widge features easy to grab fat corners and a carrying handle in back that make it ideal for kids to hold onto. Our two ergonomic stand angles are just right for kid viewing, typing, and drawing. With Widge, you can feel better about giving your child an iPad.

Squishy and protective is what this cover is all about. Kids can get a good grip on this case and that is so important. Not slick or slippery in little hands but secure especially with the handle in the back. If you are looking for a kid safe iPad 2 cover check out the Widge.

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Red Carpet Glass Studios Birdie In The Woods Birdhouse, Green Tractor

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Esschert Design Watering Can – Cow

Esschert Design Watering Can - Cow

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Flexrake CF24A Spring Rake 24-Inch Metal Head with 48-Inch Aluminum Handle

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Black & Decker 5 Position Grass Shears BD1303

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Esschert Design USA BR17 Bird Silhouette Single Hook

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Sunset Vista Designs Wilderness Wonders Bear Bell, 14-Inch Tall

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Achla Designs SWB-01 Bracket With Four Hooks

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Shutter Huggers Review and Giveaway!!!

Has there ever been a product you invented in your head and then one day you see it on the market? That is how it was when I saw Shutter Huggers. I think a lot of moms and photographers have also invented this product in their minds, but a couple of moms actually followed the process all the way through and started Shutter Huggers. There are lots of adorable plush characters to choose from and they all have a scrunchie type middle that just goes right over you lens. The one thing I would have added is sound to the characters in terms of a jingle or a squeak, knowing me I would have added both just to have that little extra attention grabbing option. I received the dalmatian and the monkey Shutter Huggers for review. The dalmatian comes in colors that are great for even capturing a very young babies attention. So if you are looking for an easy way to give your camera some personality that little ones will love, try Shutter Huggers.

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· 12:54 am

I See Me, “Royal Birthday Adventure”, Personalized Book Review & Giveaway!!!

Books are a big hit in our house. What could be more fun then reading your child a book that he is the main character in. I See Me! Personalized Children’s Gifts sent me a book personalized for my son. We received the Royal Birthday Adventure Book and immediately my son recognized his name on the cover and as we read the book together he was so excited to see his name in flags, spelled out in stars, on regal topiaries and more. His favorite color was mentioned as well as the names of his parents and siblings. He really likes this book and I have to tell you that it is beautifully crafted. The high quality cover, binding, thick, sturdy, glossy pages and beautiful illustrations really make a lovely keepsake book that is perfect as a gift. I See Me! has many other titles so it is easy to find the right book for any child or occasion. If you are looking for a special book that will celebrate your child, then take a look at I See Me! Personalized Children’s Gifts.

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June 30, 2012 · 8:57 pm

Nautilus, CoreBody Reformer Review & Giveaway!!!

I would bet that you all know just how important your core is to your body. A strong core is the foundation of your body. Pregnancy and childbirth can really rock your core and not in a great way. Getting that strong core back is key to looking and feeling better. When you workout though you want to see results all over, a total body workout. That kind of workout makes one think that they would need bulky gym equipment in their home or have to trek to the gym and so many times especially as busy moms we just don’t have that time. Wouldn’t it be nice to have something compact, light, easy to store, that had everything we needed all in one piece of equipment. Well, look no more, The CoreBody Reformer from Nautilus is here!

I was recently sent a CoreBody Reformer to review. I was amazed at how light it was and just how simple it was to get started. All I needed to do was to push the button on the top, twist and pull out the bar and support legs. Then just lie the body on the legs, place the bar back in the slots on the top and screw and secure the top back. The resistance is controlled by the push buttons and is super easy to set. When both white buttons are out, that is the lowest resistance, for medium, push one of the buttons in on each side and for the most resistance push both in. The unit comes with a DVD with four workouts, go anywhere fitness flip cards and a schedule to start you on your way.

I could not wait to give it a try and I enjoyed it so much. The express workout is only 20 minutes but you will feel great after it. I loved the trainer because she was not a drill sergeant and really told you to watch your form more than reps because just doing multiple reps if your form is off does not help. She performs the routines with two others who demonstrate variations for beginners and advanced. By the second day I was upping the resistance and could see in one day that I was ready to try more complex moves. It is fun and I like that I think almost anyone can do the exercises. I am so happy to be able to get a full body workout right in my family room with a lightweight piece of high quality equipment that can just be picked up and put in a hall closet or that can be easily packed and carried anywhere so you can workout outside, take it with you on vacation and weekend trips, even camping and never have to miss a workout.

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· 8:17 pm

HULLABALOO, “Raise A Ruckus” CD Review & Giveaway!!!

So, in the last week we have celebrated two graduations in our family. One son graduated high school and another graduate preschool. We are full swing into Summer and it is nearly July 4th. Most families will be on the road a lot this summer. Whether you are planning a bunch of day trips or at least one big vacation, chances are you are searching for a way to make those road trips more enjoyable for everyone and filled with less, “Are we there yet?” questions. We were recently sent a brand new CD from Hullabaloo called Raise A Ruckus. With ten major national awards in their hip pocket and an eight-year track record of glowing critical acclaim, the beloved “free-range, organic” kid-folk duo Hullabaloo has pulled out all the stops for their 10th studio CD, Raise a Ruckus.

Produced by GRAMMY® nominee Tor Hyams, Raise a Ruckus takes Hullabaloo‘s down-home, good-times musical ebullience to a new level, with guest artists Grammy® winner Buck Howdy, Grammy® winner Marcy Marxer, Molly Ledford of Lunch Money, and the extraordinary multi-instrumentalist Dennis Caplinger — whose credits include Eric Clapton, JJ Cale, Vince Gill, Ray Price, Rita Coolidge, and Nickel Creek, among many others — bringing their considerable talents to a kick-up-your-heels party with the duo that’s been described as a blend of Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, and Mr. Rogers.

Hullabaloo has made a career out of creating tickle-your-funnybone, laugh-out-loud humor that saturates every song and qualifies them as direct heirs to the likes of Homer & Jethro and the Hoosier Hot-Shots. The clever quality of Hullabaloo‘s narrations sets the story of each song in a halo of brainy sophistication, while their knockout musicianship and vocal clarity deliver the entire production with a sense of effortless grace. Steve Denyes and Brendan Kremer can safely challenge any parent or child to listen to them cut loose on a goofy gem like “Dad Upside Down” without cracking a smile. That kind of infectious humor permeates every track of Raise a Ruckus.

The album’s title song — in the old days, a real “get down and boogie” staple on Louisiana Hayride and The Grand Ole Opry — has been given new, kid-friendly lyrics and up-to-date energy, while other songs, like “Trash is My Treasure” (the triumphant anthem of a food-recycling seagull) have a more contemporary slant. One of the most evocatively colorful songs on Raise a Ruckus, “Favorite Day,” calls upon Molly Ledford to combine her vocal and xylophone talents with those of Dennis Caplinger on ukulele and dobro, along with the great sound ofGunnar Biggs‘ slap bass. Buck Howdy really shines on a “Song About Nothing,” which proves that if a song has a great shape and energy, syntax takes a back seat.

Steve Denyes and Brendan Kremer met in kindergarten and have been friends ever since. They started playing music together in the 5th grade band, where they vigorously showed off their developing talents on “Old MacDonald” and “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.” Little did they know that, decades later, these songs would still be among their biggest hits! Steve grew up to be an elementary school music teacher, folksinger, and songwriter, while Brendan became a rock ‘n’ roll drummer. Hullabaloo officially began when Steve and Brendan teamed up to play a few songs at Brendan’s twin daughters’ first birthday party. Fast-forward eight years to find that Hullabaloo has performed more than 1,500 shows throughout the country at venues ranging from birthday parties to fancy concert halls. Along the way they’ve released nine award-winning albums (at last count, with more than 20,000 sold) and developed a loyal following nationwide.

You can take my word that Raise A Ruckus is a CD that will not have parents cringing and hoping their kids will fall asleep so they can shut it off. Parents may actually find themselves singing along and listening even if the do fall asleep. This is truly a CD that kids and parents will enjoy together and one that will make the time go by quickly and with less whining and asking, “Are we there yet?” Raise A Ruckus will be available at hullabalooband.com, amazon.com, cdbaby.com and iTunes. You can also listen for yourself by clicking HERE and going to the right hand side of the page.

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June 29, 2012 · 1:34 am

Belli Skincare Solutions, Body Lotion and Body Scrub Review and Giveaway!!!

Keeping your unborn baby safe from chemicals while you are pregnant is important, but you can not always find skincare products that are specially formulated and tested to be safe for pregnancy. Well, we recently connected with Belli Skincare Solutions to bring you this review of their pregnancy safe All Day Moisture Lotion and Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Body Scrub from their Belli Pregnancy line. Belli Pregnancy is the only skincare line in the world that teratology screens each ingredient to help you guard against chemicals linked to birth defects in public research. All of their products are allergy tested and free of artificial dyes and paraben preservatives. They also have Belli Motherhood and Belli Baby collections so you can continue using these quality products after birth for you and your baby!

My sister is 24 weeks pregnant, and she enjoyed trying out these products. Her hands had been feeling extra dry lately, but after using the Belli Pregnancy All Day Moisture Body Lotion, it left her skin silky and smooth, not slimy like some other lotions. It is smooth and creamy, and leaves a lovely lemon-chamomile scent. The Fresh Start Pre-Treatment Scrub features green tea extract and ginseng, and has the refreshing aromatherapy of peppermint oil. It scrubs away the old skin cells to reveal the healthy new skin, and prepares your skin for the application of other Belli products. My sister said that the sandy texture reassured her that it was working to get rid of the old skin and left her feeling clean. It even helped on the worst calluses on her feet! It also eased her anxiety to know that it was pregnancy safe!

Belli Skincare Solutions is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win a set of All Day Moisture Body Lotion and Body Scrub from the Belli Pregnancy line! Thank you Belli Skincare Solutions for these renewing skincare products for review and sponsoring this great giveaway! Open to US residents.

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June 28, 2012 · 12:18 am

Chicken Soup for the Soul; Hear Come The Bride, 101 Stories of Love, Laughter and Family Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

June has long been associated with weddings and June brides. It is pretty fitting that I was recently sent Chicken Soup for the Soul;Here Comes the Bride, 101 Stories of Love, Laughter and Family. This book will inspire and entertain you with a collection of stories from brides, their families and friends, about the aspects of being a bride, from proposal to honeymoon. Filled with stories that will make you laugh, inspire you, entertain you, and occasionally make your teary. This book is great because whether you are the bride to be, mother of the bride, maid of honor, best friend or family member you will relate to the stories in this book.

Story topics include:

The Proposal The Wedding Party

The Ring Things That Went Wrong

The Dress Unconventional Weddings

Planning the Wedding Mid-Life Love

Family Drama Second Chances

And of Course The Honeymoon

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June 27, 2012 · 12:50 am

Moringa Source Oleifera Body Oil Review and Giveaway!

Recently, Moringa Source gave me the opportunity to try out their Moringa oleifera body oil for a review. After reading about the benefits of this amazing oil, I promptly agreed. Moringa oleifera oil has been used for over 2,000 years in the Far East to support health and wellness. Rich in over 90 nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, amino acids, iron, calcium and anti-oxidants, Moringa oleifera is the most nutrient dense plant yet discovered! These nutrients and It’s high levels of oleic fatty acids gives it it’s ease of spreading on and permeating the skin without being greasy or sticky. This allows the oil’s vitamins A, C, E and other beneficial compounds to get to the skin cells to support new cell growth and repair! This makes it an amazing, all natural anti-aging product, dry skin moisturizer, as well as being great for repairing the damage done by sunburn!

Here are my thoughts on my experience with Moringa oleifera oil; Pregnancy can ruin your skin, it get’s all stretched out, leaving stretch marks and wrinkles. After reading the benefits of Moringa oil, I figured it couldn’t hurt to try to see what it could do for my post pregnancy stomach. I massaged a small amount of oil into my skin every day I remembered to. It has a light, natural plant smell. It is not sticky, which makes it great as a massage oil! When you rub it into your skin, it leaves it soft and silky feeling! Now it could be my imagination, but I could have sworn that the oil helped at least a small amount in tightening the skin and smoothing wrinkles. Now I’ve only been using Moringa oil for about a month, but even in that short time, I have noticed slight results! I can only imagine what the long-term results would be!

Another one of my experiences with Moringa oil was with my baby, he had a dry patch of red irritated skin on his chin which I monitored for a few days, thinking he had just gotten a rug burn when I wasn‘t watching him close enough. When the redness didn’t go away on it’s own after about 4 days, and in fact seemed to get worse, I decided to use the Moringa to see if it would help at all. I applied the oil once a day for two days, and the red spot healed considerably!

Moringa Source is the largest company exclusively dedicated to 100% natural Moringa products. As well as offering a comprehensive line of nutritional supplements that contributes to the body’s cognitive, neurological and physical well-being. Moringa Source is committed to eco-friendly practices, growing Moringa oleifera trees on sustainable farms in countries known to have rich crops with high nutritional levels in Africa, India and Central America.

Moringa Source is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win a bottle of Moringa Source Body Oil for themselves, valued at $12. Thank you Moringa Source for this review body oil, and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway! Enter below for your chance to win a bottle of this body oil that has been tried and true for over 2,000 years! Open to US residents.

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June 26, 2012 · 7:15 pm