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December 20, 2011 · 12:19 am

Ringley ZooLey Turtle Teether Review & 15% Off Discount Code!!!

I recently had the opportunity to review a ZooLey Turtle Teether from Ringley Natural. One of the great things about this teether is that the teething ring is made out of untreated maple wood. It is hard and smooth, so you have no fear of splinters, or harmful chemicals. Just pure, honest-to-goodness, wood! The adorable 100% organic cotton terry cloth turtle rattles and makes a fun little companion for baby. The ring is detachable from the turtle by a hook and loop strap for easy cleaning. Other cute styles available are an elephant, monkey, sun, ball, and different styles of plain cloth, made without any harmful dyes or chemicals! The terry cloth can be used dry, or wet, offering another versatile way to comfort your teething baby.

My baby loves sucking on wash cloths, so when I found out the terry cloth turtle could get wet, I knew he would love it. He also seemed to be soothed by the gentle rattle in the turtle, he likes to shake it about. The wooden ring is an ingenious idea, allowing baby to get the relief from teething, on an all natural product. ! It is a charming, simple teether that I am glad to have around for my baby’s teething comfort! Ringley is offering a discount to Mommy Rambling’s readers, just use the code “15offnow” at checkout for 15% off your order on www.ringley.ca!

Mommy Ramblings thinks these ZooLey Teethers would make a great stocking stuffer for any baby going through the teething process! So we are adding it to Mommy Ramblings 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!

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December 19, 2011 · 12:51 am

“The Help” in the Blu-ray DVD Combo Pack Review!!!

I was so excited when I was recently told I was being sent The Help in the Blu-ray DVD Combo pack. I really wanted to see this when it was in theaters but it is very hard for my husband and I to get to the movies with our little ones. I have heard so much great buzz about this movie I could not wait to watch it.

The #1 New York Times bestseller by Kathryn Stockett comes to vivid life through the powerful performances of a phenomenal ensemble cast. The Help is an inspirational, courageous and empowering story about very different, extraordinary women in the 1960s South who build an unlikely friendship around a secret writing project — one that breaks society‟s rules and puts them all at risk. Filled with poignancy,humor and hope — and complete with compelling, never-before-seen bonus features — The Help is a timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.

The Help stars Emma Stone as the courageous Eugenia „Skeeter‟ Phelan, who goes against the beliefs of her family and friends to find her own voice. The critically praised, emotional performance of Viola Davis as Aibileen Clark, a woman who secretly dreams of one day having more than she has been given, offers a deep emotional storyline. The breakthrough performance of Octavia Spencer as Minny Jackson, whose sass and tough exterior disguise the pain and fear she faces every day, brings both drama and humor to the film. Bryce Dallas Howard breathes life into the catty Jackson socialite Hilly Holbrook and Jessica Chastain brings charm and humor as Celia Foote, a kind housewife living outside of town who longs to fit in. Sissy Spacek, Allison Janney and Ahna O‟Reilly also provide vivacious performances that round out this all-star female ensemble.

My views: I really enjoyed this movie, it was very eye-opening for me since this movie take place in 1962 and I was not even born yet. Some things in the move were hard to even comprehend, like the maids were not allowed to use the bathrooms in the homes they worked in. Apparently, they were thought to carry some very dangerous diseases that one could catch from a toilet seat. This was preposterous for me on so many levels. First, if they were so vehemently opposed to the maids using their bathrooms because they were diseased but did not mind them cooking their food, caring for their children in every way, and doing just about every household task shows just how out of touch these bigoted women were. Eugenia was a breath of fresh air among these women, she was warm and loving and really wanted to tell their stories. Celia Foote was another woman who did not fit the mold of these southern socialites and the friendship she shared with Minny was heartwarming. Both women helped each other through some hard times. The movie is timeless, universal and triumphant story about the ability to create change.

If you are looking for a great gift for someone on your holiday list, you really can’t go wrong with The Help in the Blu-ray DVD Combo pack. The exclusive features on the Blu-ray and DVD are great consisting of deleted scenes, Mary J. Blige’s Teh Living Proof music video, and much more. Mommy Ramblings likes this movie so much we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Anchor Bay Entertainment, “A Christmas Wedding Tail” DVD Review & Give-Away!!!

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JINGLE BELLS MEET WEDDING BELLS IN

DEBUT ORIGINAL FAMILY FILM
A CHRISTMAS WEDDING TAIL

All-New DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment with Star-Studded Pack of Talent – Jennie Garth, Brad Rowe, Tom Arnold and Catherine Hicks –
Brings Home a Howling Good Time this Holiday Season

Featuring Nikki Cox and Jay Mohr as the Voices of Two Love-Struck Canine Companions

Beverly Hills, CA – Every dog has his day…wedding day, that is! It’s puppy love at first sight when Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes A Christmas Wedding Tail on DVD! Starring wildly popular Jennie Garth and Brad Rowe alongside their cunning canines, the warm and furry, er, fuzzy all-new original family film centers on the challenges and triumphs of love and relationships – of both the two-legged and four-legged variety. Featuring a “top-dog” cast of talent, including Tom Arnold, Catherine Hicks and the voice talent of Jay Mohr as Rusty and Nikki Cox as Cheri, A Christmas Wedding Tail will bring tons of tail-wagging fun to the whole family – just in time for the holiday season! The heartwarming film made its television debut on Hallmark Channel, November 19, 2011.

“It gives us much joy to help bring families together to celebrate the season with our newest DVD release,” said Erin Carter, Executive Director of Brand Marketing for Anchor Bay Entertainment. “From hilarious hijinks and endearing romance to a standout cast of recognizable stars, A Christmas Wedding Tail truly offers something for everyone and is well-poised to become an instant Christmas classic among viewers of all ages.”

A Christmas Wedding Tail (SRP $19.98) is the story of a pair of passionate pooches, Labrador Rusty (voiced by Jay Mohr, “Ghost Whisperer”, “Jerry McGuire”) and Poodle Cheri (voiced by Nikki Cox, “Unhappily Ever After”, “Las Vegas”), who fall head-over-tails in love. The two smitten pups conspire to get their respective owners, Susan (Jennie Garth, “Beverly Hills 90210”, “What I Like About You”, Girl, Positive) and Jake (Brad Rowe, Your Love Never Fails, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, “General Hospital”) to wed. Despite Susan’s and Jake’s compatibility, their new blended family – with five kids! – turns out to be more than Rusty and Cheri had bargained for. Now, the calculating canines must put their poochie powers to the test to keep their family from ending up in the dog house…. A Christmas Wedding Tail proves that a little puppy love can go a long way.

The new DVD also stars Tom Arnold (True Lies, “The Best Damn Sports Show Period”) as Susan’s eccentric head hunter and Catherine Hicks (Your Love Never Fails, Peggy Sue Got Married, “7^th Heaven”) as Susan’s loving mother.

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We were thrilled to receive this DVD for review because our kids love dogs. This is a delightful movie the whole family can watch together and enjoy. A perfect movie to enjoy cookies and hot chocolate with on a snowy winter night.

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December 17, 2011 · 4:18 pm

Trikke, Bikee Balance Bike Review!!!

If you are looking for a great balance bike that is lightweight, super easy to assemble, adjustable, quality made, colorful and fun at a great price check out the new Trikke, Bikee Balance Bike. I was thrilled when Trikke asked me to review their new Bikee. My sons love riding balance bikes and when I saw they had a green and blue combination it just sealed the deal. My 4 year old’s favorite color is green so we were all in. It arrived and it truly is so easy to assemble. I think my husband had thought it was going to be a big ordeal as he got the box but was pleasantly surprised minutes later when it was all assembled. The first thing I noticed was how light it was. That is very important because I am usually the one that has to carry it down our steep long driveway and back up when we ride them on the road. This bike is so light my son can easily carry it down himself. We adjusted the seat and Ethan was off and running and coasting on this bike. He loved it so much that even though it was quite chilly out he said he was going to ride it all day. I really like that it has a little foot rest so he can put his feet there when coasting. He took to that right away and even liked to keep one foot there and kick off with the other like a scooter at times. That is a unique feature that I have not seen on other balance bikes. The handlebars have nice big soft grips on them so it feels very secure for little hands. Mommy Ramblings thinks this balance bike is great! We are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide because we like it so much.

Bikee is built with a strong, durable and lightweight (only 7 lbs) steel frame. Your child will be able to lift, drag and handle it with ease.The Bikee design and construction are intentionally minimalistic: frame, handlebar, seat, and wheels (with maintenance free tires) – that’s all. Simple, no hassle, no unnecessary parts to get in the way and add weight.The area for the legs are cleared of any obstruction for free and comfortable scooting and longer stride.Handlebar and seat are adjustable in height to maximize the performance and ergonomics, and grow with your child. The frame size fits the average size of children from 2-5 years of age.The assembly is as easy as 1-2-3 and takes less than 10 minutes.The Bikee balance bike was safety tested and approved according to CPSC (frame safety), CPSIA (free of toxic materials) and European Conformity CE standards.

North Star Games, Say Anything Game Review!!!

Have you finished your Christmas shopping? If not and you are looking for a great party game, game for teens, or for adults then I have a great suggestion for you. I was recently sent the Say Anything game to review by North Star Games. Say Anything is a light-hearted game about what you and your friends think. It will get people talking, laughing and having fun in minutes. Enjoy it with three to eight family members or as an hilarious party game with adults. So dig deep into your heart or just come up with something witty – this is your chance to Say Anything!

This game is really fun to play because you never know what anyone is going to say. It will definitely have you laughing out loud. It is very easy to play so you can easily play it with new players without having to explain a lot of complex directions. Say Anything has a ton of random questions that players select to read to the other players. After the question is read the other players write down their answer on their little dry erase boards. The person that read the question secretly decides what answer they like best while everyone else bets on the answer they think the reader will choose. When the person reveals the answer they chose then the scoring begins. It is really fun to see what your friends and family will answer the questions with, you really can learn a lot of things you did not know.

Mommy Ramblings is adding Say Anything to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.You can buy this great game at Toys R US, Target, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com and Meijer and other local and major retailer stores. You can visit North Star Games on Facebook or follow them on Twitter

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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!!!

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$100 Gift Card from Skirt Sports

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$50 Gift Card from Skirt Sports

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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.

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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.

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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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