November 13, 2011 · 5:09 pm

Buckalope Elementary, “Career Day” DVD Review & Give-Away!!! 3 Winners!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently sent the pilot episode of new educational puppet series for kids ages 5-10.  Buckalope Elementary, explores different aspects of character building, and each episode presents a different character trait, with the overall intention of giving kids a set of tools that will help motivate, coach, and guide them early on as they begin their educational journey.

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The Buckalope Elementary, “Career Day” episode introduces the program’s environment and its characters.  As an elementary school class (of puppets) explores its own individual career interests and talents they discover not only a whole world of possibilities but a new-found passion for learning.

This very unique, entertaining and educational DVD has three acts:

Act One: The teacher uses an awkward moment when one of the students is late to class to bring up his topic for the day, “Careers.”  As the class explores the meaning of the subject, they all share what they want to be when they all grow up, which we find entails some aspect of fame.  The teacher then decides to sing them a song, to show them “what is all out there.”  By the end of the song, the entire class is excited to learn of all these possibilities, and begins to explore their curiosity on the subject.

Act Two: Takes place at recess, where the kids are all playing on the playground.  As one of the characters displays their basketball talent, another kid reveals her lack of self-esteem and expresses her belief that she “isn’t good at anything.”  All of the other kids gather and try and convince her she “has to have some kind of talent,” through a series of questions and introspect, she realized she does.  Eventually all the kids join in on a song, where they all figure out their own individual talents.

Act Three: The teacher introduces the Magicboard to the class, and uses it to assist the kids in choosing a career for their career day project and presentations.  They all speak their talents and interests to the Magicboard, and it gives them each a list of careers that go with those criteria.  They then dress up and present their careers to the class, and reflect on what they learned from the project.  Finally, the teacher sums up what they learned by singing a song on the value of learning.

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Even though my little ones are younger than the recommended age, they still love this DVD.  The puppets and singing really engages them.  This is really a very educational video and would be great in the classroom as well as the home.

Buckalope Elementary is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  Three lucky blog readers will win their own copy of this DVD.  Thank you Buckalope Elementary for the review DVD and for sponsoring this great give-away!!!  Open to US and Canadian residents.

Buckalope Elementary, “Career Day” DVD Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Buckalope Elementary, tell me something about this DVD, series or the creators. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Buckalope Elementary on Facebook, and leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away.  Then leave me a comment here that you did that.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Buckalope Elementary on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 8th at 12am EST.  Winners will be selected by Random.org.


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· 4:20 pm

Multiple Sponsor Kitchen/Utility Grab Bag Give-Away!!!

Mommy Ramblings has put together some great products from various sponsors that we are going to do a give-away for.  These products will help you in the kitchen, laundry and utility rooms of your house.

Winner will receive the assortment above which consist of 1 of everything listed below.  Thank you to our sponsors: Acme International, Cedar Fresh, Next Trend, JAZ! Innovations, JBK Pottery and Fabrikators. Give-Away is open to US residents.

Grab Bag Contains:

 

Cedar Fresh Lint Roller XL 90:

One of  Cedar Fresh’s most popular lint rollers! With more sheets and EASY PEEL design to make sure it’s a snap to peel away sheets, the Lint Roller XL will become an indispensable part of your home. Picks up dust, lint, dandruff, fuzz and pet hair. Ideal for clothing, furniture, carpet and more.

Multi-Hanger with Cedar:

Cedar Fresh’s new space saver multi-hanger frees up your closet space, while freshening it with the clean, forest-fresh scent of cedar.

Multi-Hanger

JAZ! Innovations, Cool Touch Lid Handle Cover (3 Pack):

The Cool Touch Lid Handle Covers protect hands & fingers from hot metal lids found on the majority of kitchen cookware. This product is also perfect for stockpots and turkey fryers

JAZ Innovations Cool Touch Lid Handle Cover

Skrub’a Vegetable and Potato Cleaning Gloves:

Approximately 50% of the vitamins in vegetables are located in their peels. Skrub’a Gloves clean the dirt and grime from your vegetables without removing all of those healthy vitamins.

The one-size-fits-all Danish-designed Skrub’a Gloves are hygienic and provide a great grip while cleaning potatoes, carrots, vegetables, and even fruit. When you’re done, simply air dry them in the sink. Skrub’a Gloves can also be washed in the dishwasher for a superior clean.

 


Acme Silicone Oven Rack Edge Guards:

The Silicone Oven Rack Edge Guards help minimize exposure to hot oven rack edges. Simply clip on to the front of each rack edge and it keeps your hands and forearms out of harms way. 14″

Silicone Oven Rack Edge Clip Guard Heat Resistant Red !

Acme International Set of 2 Twist ‘N Store Organizing Ties:

The Twist’N’Stay twist ties feature an industrial strength design!

Use the Twist ’N Store to hold in place heavy or hard-to-bundle items! the Twist ’N Stay provides industrial strength: they are made of a flexible steel alloy covered with easy on hands foam! With Twist’N’Stay, organize any place and store any bulky item! Set of two, each measures 34” long.

JBK Pottery -Brown Sugar Saver – Flower:

Soak your ceramic brown sugar softener in water for 15 minutes, pat dry, and put on top of the brown sugar. When kept in a sealed container, this will keep brown sugar soft for up to 3 months. When sugar begins to harden, re-soak, pat dry, and use again.

JBK Pottery-Pot Minder – Chef Design:

Your ceramic Pot MinderTM will help prevent pots from boiling over when cooking. Simply place the Pot MinderTM in the bottom of the pot when cooking or warming pasta, soups, vegetables, or milk. When the water begins to boil, the Pot MinderTM will begin to chatter in the bottom of the pot.

Next Trend Garlic Twist:

The Garlic Twist is a handy little tool that is fun and easy to use. It is designed to replace the problem-prone garlic press or the tedious hand-mincing of garlic using a chef?s knife. At the heart of each Garlic Twist is a matching set of cross-cutting mincing teeth that allows garlic cloves to be minced to perfection. There is no waste of garlic and it rinses easily. Can also be used for ginger, olives, peppers and more. The Garlic Twist has won an unprecedented three industry awards in 2007. Made in the USA. 3.25 inches

Nextrend Garlic Twist MincerGrab Bag Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Let me know the kitchen task you hate the most.  Leave you answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 8th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 4:20 pm

Multiple Sponsor Kitchen/Utility Grab Bag Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Mommy Ramblings has put together some great products from various sponsors that we are going to do a give-away for.  These products will help you in the kitchen, laundry and utility rooms of your house.

Winner will receive the assortment above which consist of 1 of everything listed below.  Thank you to our sponsors: Acme International, Cedar Fresh, Next Trend, JAZ! Innovations, JBK Pottery and Fabrikators. Give-Away is open to US residents.

Grab Bag Contains:

 

Cedar Fresh Lint Roller XL 90:

One of  Cedar Fresh’s most popular lint rollers! With more sheets and EASY PEEL design to make sure it’s a snap to peel away sheets, the Lint Roller XL will become an indispensable part of your home. Picks up dust, lint, dandruff, fuzz and pet hair. Ideal for clothing, furniture, carpet and more.

Multi-Hanger with Cedar:

Cedar Fresh’s new space saver multi-hanger frees up your closet space, while freshening it with the clean, forest-fresh scent of cedar.

Multi-Hanger

JAZ! Innovations, Cool Touch Lid Handle Cover (3 Pack):

The Cool Touch Lid Handle Covers protect hands & fingers from hot metal lids found on the majority of kitchen cookware. This product is also perfect for stockpots and turkey fryers

JAZ Innovations Cool Touch Lid Handle Cover

Skrub’a Vegetable and Potato Cleaning Gloves:

Approximately 50% of the vitamins in vegetables are located in their peels. Skrub’a Gloves clean the dirt and grime from your vegetables without removing all of those healthy vitamins.

The one-size-fits-all Danish-designed Skrub’a Gloves are hygienic and provide a great grip while cleaning potatoes, carrots, vegetables, and even fruit. When you’re done, simply air dry them in the sink. Skrub’a Gloves can also be washed in the dishwasher for a superior clean.

 


Acme Silicone Oven Rack Edge Guards:

The Silicone Oven Rack Edge Guards help minimize exposure to hot oven rack edges. Simply clip on to the front of each rack edge and it keeps your hands and forearms out of harms way. 14″

Silicone Oven Rack Edge Clip Guard Heat Resistant Red !

Acme International Set of 2 Twist ‘N Store Organizing Ties:

The Twist’N’Stay twist ties feature an industrial strength design!

Use the Twist ’N Store to hold in place heavy or hard-to-bundle items! the Twist ’N Stay provides industrial strength: they are made of a flexible steel alloy covered with easy on hands foam! With Twist’N’Stay, organize any place and store any bulky item! Set of two, each measures 34” long.

JBK Pottery -Brown Sugar Saver – Flower:

Soak your ceramic brown sugar softener in water for 15 minutes, pat dry, and put on top of the brown sugar. When kept in a sealed container, this will keep brown sugar soft for up to 3 months. When sugar begins to harden, re-soak, pat dry, and use again.

JBK Pottery-Pot Minder – Chef Design:

Your ceramic Pot MinderTM will help prevent pots from boiling over when cooking. Simply place the Pot MinderTM in the bottom of the pot when cooking or warming pasta, soups, vegetables, or milk. When the water begins to boil, the Pot MinderTM will begin to chatter in the bottom of the pot.

Next Trend Garlic Twist:

The Garlic Twist is a handy little tool that is fun and easy to use. It is designed to replace the problem-prone garlic press or the tedious hand-mincing of garlic using a chef?s knife. At the heart of each Garlic Twist is a matching set of cross-cutting mincing teeth that allows garlic cloves to be minced to perfection. There is no waste of garlic and it rinses easily. Can also be used for ginger, olives, peppers and more. The Garlic Twist has won an unprecedented three industry awards in 2007. Made in the USA. 3.25 inches

Nextrend Garlic Twist MincerGrab Bag Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Let me know the kitchen task you hate the most.  Leave you answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 8th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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November 12, 2011 · 7:10 pm

Glee Gum, Make Your Own Chocolate Kit Review & Give-Away!!!

I was recently asked to pick a kit from Glee Gum to review.  I picked the Make Your Own Chocolate Kit. Inside each Make Your Own Chocolate Kit you’ll find: organic cocoa butter, cocoa powder, confectioner’s sugar, starter crystals, a temperature indicator, paper candy liners, instructions, and the story of chocolate.

This is a great activity to do with your kids and there is a lot of teaching information included.  It even includes 2 cacao beans that you rub between your fingers to remove the shells and everyone can have a taste and your kids can see the beans that chocolate is made from.

You can use the stove or the microwave for the melting and cooking.  We used the microwave and the first step is to melt the cocoa butter for about 3 minutes in the microwave.

The next step is to stir in the cocoa powder and confectioner’s sugar and mix until smooth.

You then put the mixture back in the microwave for 10 seconds only.  Then you attach the thermometer to the bottom of the bowl.  Add 1/4 tsp. of vanilla and stir until the mixture reaches 94 degrees.  Then you add the starter crystals and stir until there are no lumps.  Next, you pour the chocolate in the paper liners.

When you are done filling the liners you put them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until cold and hardened.  Then remove the liners and enjoy!!!

This kit was a lot of fun for everyone to make together.  The end result was delicious.  Mommy Ramblings thinks this kit from Glee Gum would make a great gift this Holiday season and so we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Glee Gum is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the candy kit of their choice.  Thank you Glee Gum for the review kit and for sponsoring this yummy give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Glee Gum Make Your Own Candy Kit Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Glee Gum, and let me know which Make Your Own Candy Kit you would like to try.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Glee Gum on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Glee Gum on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 7th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 7:10 pm

Glee Gum, Make Your Own Chocolate Kit Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently asked to pick a kit from Glee Gum to review.  I picked the Make Your Own Chocolate Kit. Inside each Make Your Own Chocolate Kit you’ll find: organic cocoa butter, cocoa powder, confectioner’s sugar, starter crystals, a temperature indicator, paper candy liners, instructions, and the story of chocolate.

This is a great activity to do with your kids and there is a lot of teaching information included.  It even includes 2 cacao beans that you rub between your fingers to remove the shells and everyone can have a taste and your kids can see the beans that chocolate is made from.

You can use the stove or the microwave for the melting and cooking.  We used the microwave and the first step is to melt the cocoa butter for about 3 minutes in the microwave.

The next step is to stir in the cocoa powder and confectioner’s sugar and mix until smooth.

You then put the mixture back in the microwave for 10 seconds only.  Then you attach the thermometer to the bottom of the bowl.  Add 1/4 tsp. of vanilla and stir until the mixture reaches 94 degrees.  Then you add the starter crystals and stir until there are no lumps.  Next, you pour the chocolate in the paper liners.

When you are done filling the liners you put them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until cold and hardened.  Then remove the liners and enjoy!!!

This kit was a lot of fun for everyone to make together.  The end result was delicious.  Mommy Ramblings thinks this kit from Glee Gum would make a great gift this Holiday season and so we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

Glee Gum is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the candy kit of their choice.  Thank you Glee Gum for the review kit and for sponsoring this yummy give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Glee Gum Make Your Own Candy Kit Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Glee Gum, and let me know which Make Your Own Candy Kit you would like to try.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Glee Gum on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Glee Gum on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 7th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 3:29 pm

Kai Bean Boy’s Clothing Collection Review & Give-Away!!!

 

I was recently asked to do a review for Kai Bean Kids, Flap Happy’s new boys clothing line.  I was generously sent two great matching outfits for my little boys.  I received 2 of the Screen Printed Long Sleeve Tee Shirt in “Speedometer” and 2 pairs of the French Terry Pant. Everything felt super soft and I just knew it was going to be very comfortable on them.  I was not wrong, they loved the outfits. Both boys really like having pockets to put things in and the French Terry Pants has two deep pockets and a drawstring waist to ensure a great fit. The shirt is very stylish with its great large graphic on the front and the embellishment of thermal waffle knit material on the shoulders and sleeves. This outfit is great for school and play.  If you are looking for comfortable, stylish clothes that will stand up to your little boys, then check out theKai Bean Kid’s Collection.

Made entirely in Southern California, USA, Kai Bean is a fashion forward line which combines the latest trends in contemporary menswear with a laid back California lifestyle. Comprised of the softest garment dyed cottons including French Terry, Thermal Waffle Knit and Combed, Ringspun Jersey, as well as silky soft rayon, the collection is available in sizes 6/12 month – 12 years.Kai Bean has a very clean, comfortable look, and is available in a variety of styles including tee shirts, shorts, pants and hoodies, with details such as raw edges and mixed fabrications within one garment.

Mommy Ramblings thinks Kai Bean Kids clothing makes great gifts so we are adding them to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

 

Kai Bean is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a shirt from the Kai Bean collection.  Thank you Kai Bean for the great review outfits and for sponsoring this awesome give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Kai Bean  Collection Shirt Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Kai Bean, and let me know something you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like kai bean on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 7th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 3:29 pm

Kai Bean Boy’s Clothing Collection Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

 

I was recently asked to do a review for Kai Bean Kids, Flap Happy’s new boys clothing line.  I was generously sent two great matching outfits for my little boys.  I received 2 of the Screen Printed Long Sleeve Tee Shirt in “Speedometer” and 2 pairs of the French Terry Pant. Everything felt super soft and I just knew it was going to be very comfortable on them.  I was not wrong, they loved the outfits. Both boys really like having pockets to put things in and the French Terry Pants has two deep pockets and a drawstring waist to ensure a great fit. The shirt is very stylish with its great large graphic on the front and the embellishment of thermal waffle knit material on the shoulders and sleeves. This outfit is great for school and play.  If you are looking for comfortable, stylish clothes that will stand up to your little boys, then check out theKai Bean Kid’s Collection.

Made entirely in Southern California, USA, Kai Bean is a fashion forward line which combines the latest trends in contemporary menswear with a laid back California lifestyle. Comprised of the softest garment dyed cottons including French Terry, Thermal Waffle Knit and Combed, Ringspun Jersey, as well as silky soft rayon, the collection is available in sizes 6/12 month – 12 years.Kai Bean has a very clean, comfortable look, and is available in a variety of styles including tee shirts, shorts, pants and hoodies, with details such as raw edges and mixed fabrications within one garment.

Mommy Ramblings thinks Kai Bean Kids clothing makes great gifts so we are adding them to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

 

Kai Bean is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a shirt from the Kai Bean collection.  Thank you Kai Bean for the great review outfits and for sponsoring this awesome give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Kai Bean  Collection Shirt Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Kai Bean, and let me know something you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like kai bean on Facebook, and leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 7th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 1:33 pm

You’ve Been Sentenced! Game & Add-On Decks Review and Give-Away!!!

If you are looking for a super fun family or party game, then you have to check out, “You’ve Been Sentenced!”  I was sent this game with six add-on decks from McNeill Designs to review. Even though it said it was for 3-10 players, my husband and I played it.  It was so much fun.  You start by picking 10 cards each and you then begin using the cards to make grammatically correct sentences that make some kind of sense.  When one person has their sentence done they turn the timer over and everyone else has the remaining time to complete their sentence.  After the timer has run out, you go about comparing your sentences where I guarantee you will be laughing like crazy.  You can challenge your opponents sentence if you think it is not correct.  My husband created the funniest sentences about Annie Oakley eating fake plastic worms and others that just left me shaking my head.  I came up with some contenders myself.  I can just imagine how fun this game will be to play with more people.  The add-on decks just add to the variety and fun.  This is one of our favorite games, it makes you think and it is hilarious. We made some crazy sentences and laughed a lot, the game goes really fast and you will find yourself playing it multiple times in one evening.

Mommy Ramblings thinks this is one of the greatest games and we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide because it would make the perfect Family Gift.  You’ve been Sentenced! has now won 17 awards and is available at Barnes & Noble, Kohl’s and Toys R Us this holiday season.

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“You’ve Been Sentenced!” is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their “You’ve been Sentenced!”game and a full set of add-on decks. (Retail $72.65).  Thank you You’ve Been Sentenced! for the review game and decks and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

“You’ve Been Sentenced!” Game & Add-On Decks Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Like “You’ve Been Sentenced!” on Facebook, leave me a comment on this post that you did that. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Follow You’ve Been Sentenced! on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 6th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 1:33 pm

You’ve Been Sentenced! Game & Add-On Decks Review and Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

If you are looking for a super fun family or party game, then you have to check out, “You’ve Been Sentenced!”  I was sent this game with six add-on decks from McNeill Designs to review. Even though it said it was for 3-10 players, my husband and I played it.  It was so much fun.  You start by picking 10 cards each and you then begin using the cards to make grammatically correct sentences that make some kind of sense.  When one person has their sentence done they turn the timer over and everyone else has the remaining time to complete their sentence.  After the timer has run out, you go about comparing your sentences where I guarantee you will be laughing like crazy.  You can challenge your opponents sentence if you think it is not correct.  My husband created the funniest sentences about Annie Oakley eating fake plastic worms and others that just left me shaking my head.  I came up with some contenders myself.  I can just imagine how fun this game will be to play with more people.  The add-on decks just add to the variety and fun.  This is one of our favorite games, it makes you think and it is hilarious. We made some crazy sentences and laughed a lot, the game goes really fast and you will find yourself playing it multiple times in one evening.

Mommy Ramblings thinks this is one of the greatest games and we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide because it would make the perfect Family Gift.  You’ve been Sentenced! has now won 17 awards and is available at Barnes & Noble, Kohl’s and Toys R Us this holiday season.

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“You’ve Been Sentenced!” is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their “You’ve been Sentenced!”game and a full set of add-on decks. (Retail $72.65).  Thank you You’ve Been Sentenced! for the review game and decks and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

“You’ve Been Sentenced!” Game & Add-On Decks Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Like “You’ve Been Sentenced!” on Facebook, leave me a comment on this post that you did that. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Follow You’ve Been Sentenced! on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 6th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 12:49 pm

yoomi Self-Warming Baby Bottle Review & Facebook,”Shower Power” Contest!!!

I am very excited to have been asked to review the yoomi bottle.  The yoomi is the first ever self-warming baby bottle.  A bottle and warmer in one, yoomi heats a baby’s feed to the natural temperature of breast milk at the touch of a button – in just 60 seconds!  The unique warming unit is rechargeable up to 100 times without batteries or having to be plugged in.  All pieces including the warmer are able to be sterilized and fully immersed in boiling water.  yoomi has 5 oz and 8 oz bottles with slow, medium and fast nipples available. The bottle is simple to use.  Just fill with breast milk or formula, push the orange button on the warming unit, wait 30 seconds and when the button turns blue put the cap on the nipple, turn the bottle upside down to allow milk to pass over the heating unit and fill the nipple. Then begin feeding your baby.  The milk will only be heated as it passes over the warming unit and into the nipple.  The warming unit will stay on for 60 minutes, allowing you plenty of time per feeding.  Yoomi is great for warming bottles on the go or for those middle of the night feedings.  yoomi is BPA Free and has a natural shaped anti-colic nipple.

In order to recharge the warmer, you have to boil it for 25 minutes and allow it to cool for 75 minutes. The warmer needs to be recharged after each use. This warmer is ideal for parents who plan ahead. It is important to always have your warmer charged before going to sleep or before a long trip. Yoomi is launching a microwavable cover for the warmer in 2012. The warmer can be placed in this microwavable cover and it recharges the warmer in 4 minutes (cutting down the recharge time by 21 minutes). With this piece, the warmer will be ready to use immediately instead of waiting 75 minutes to cool. Also, this cover protects the warmer from being exposed to any radiation. Therefore, it is safe for the baby to use.

 yoomi is launching a Facebook contest called “Shower Power.” In order to enter the contest, an expecting mother must be nominated by a friend or family member. The winner will receive an amazing gift basket with baby essentials that are worth $500. The nominator and nominee must “Like” yoomi’s Facebook page.  This contest ends December 8th and yoomi will be launching a new “Shower Power” contest every quarter.


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