Mommy Ramblings

October 11, 2011 · 9:53 pm

Real Kids Shades Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I recently connected with Real Kids Shades and they sent me a few of their sunglasses to review. I know how important it is to protect my childrens’ eyes from the damaging rays of the sun. I am lucky, my kids love to wear sunglasses, but I always worry if the ones I am buying have the right protection for their eyes. With Real Kids Shades, they are comfortable, good-looking and offer the best eye protection. They have so many great styles to fit kids of every age. They are super durable and stay on active kids. The frames were flexible and other styles had an adjustable band to fit even the tiniest heads. They have such a great selection and their sunglasses are so comfortable, you child will not want to take them off.

Real Kids Shades® – the leading innovator in children’s 100% UV eye protection. The idea is simple: Offer affordable, real sunglasses designed just for kids. Not toys and not scaled-down versions of adult shades. Make them comfortable (so kids will wear them), durable (so they stand up to kid life), and good-looking (so they get used.)

Everyone loves sunlight. And everyone now knows that the sun can do real damage, especially to kids. Four of every five parents these days use sunscreen on their kids. But what about their eyes?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says children’s eyes are at increased risk for permanent damage from sunlight until they are at least 10 years old. And yet most children’s sunglasses are sold as toys. Toys are fun, toys are great, but not if they’re expected to protect something as vital as your kids’ eyesight.

100% UV Protection

All Real Kids Shades® offer 100% UV protection, as measured by the strictest American, European and Australian governing bodies. That means they protect your children from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Over exposure to UV rays can lead to more serious eye damage later in life. Our sunglasses are FDA Approved for protecting children’s eyes against dangerous exposure to UVA and UVB rays.

I am happy to let you know that Real Kids Shades is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a pair of Real Kids Shades of their choice. Thank you Real Kids Shades for the review sunglasses and for sponsoring such a great give-away on Mommy Ramblings. Open to US and Canadian Residents.

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· 6:41 pm

Kidwick Books, “Bad Rats” Book and Audio CD Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Bad Rats Cover I was recently sent, “Bad Rats” Book and Audio CD by Eric Drachman, from Kidwick Books. This delightful story brings readers to a school for Bad Rats. The stern Professor Perimeter, starts out explaining to the rats that they are bad, because they follow their heart and not their mind. He goes on to tell them, our minds are neat but our hearts are messy. The Bad Rats are not really bad just more creative then their counterparts, they each dream of being an artist. Professor Perimeter tries to get them to abandon those dreams because they put them in danger. However, in the story Professor Perimeter discovers his own messy heart and sees the rats as exceptional and not bad. A heartwarming story that shows children it is okay to be different. The Audio CD is great to listen to along with reading the story Book is good for ages 4-8.

From the Publisher:

Bad Rats…Not So Bad After All!

In Kidwick Books’ award-winning tradition, Bad Rats manages to make us laugh and pull at our heartstrings with the winning combination of soft expressive illustrations, an inspiring story, beautiful original music which complements the dramatic audio CD, and of course, the touching performances of our little voice actors (as well as our big ones.)

Josiah and his cohorts are not really “bad.” They’re just bad rats – or rather, they are supposedly not rat-like enough. They’ve been sent to the “learning curb” where Professor Perimeter is determined to teach them to be good rats. See, they’re artists, and painting outside the box like that is just not right for a rat. Through the course of the story, these sweet little rats find a way to express themselves through their art, and in doing so, manage to open the professor’s heart again, as he rediscovers the value of creativity.

The companion “Book-on-CD” will transport little readers into Josiah’s world with sound effects and wonderful performances by children and adults. The dramatic storytelling is narrated by the author and features his young nephew, Eli Drachman, among other delightful voices. (Audible page turns help your children follow along as they learn to read.)

Eric Drachman has an MFA in Acting, a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in making kids laugh. Like some of our rats, Eric is known for thinking outside the box. In fact, it is this very out-of-box thinking that has helped him make his mark in the competitive world of children¹s book writing and publishing…and to inspire the most creative of all thinkers—his little readers. Eric currently resides in Los Angeles, California.

Kidwick Books is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a copy of “Bad Rats” with Audio CD. Thank you Kidwick Books for the review book and for sponsoring this great give-away!!! Open to US and Canadian Residents.

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· 5:29 pm

The Original Flap Happy Hat Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I am a huge proponent of keeping children and yourself covered in the sun. My kids have very fair skin and will burn to a crisp in minutes. I am the same way. I have always like Flap Happy Hats because they are so great at covering a child’s tender neck area that tends to get forgotten and burn. The huge brim gives them the ultimate in face protection. I was recently asked to do a review on The Original Flap Happy Hat. I chose the Original Flap Hat, Lobster Squad Print in Microfiber. It is very generously sized and the xx-large fits my 4.5 year old very well and is a bit big on my 2.5 year old. I did not have to fight them to wear this hat at all. The fun print and the comfortable fabric had them not wanting to take it off. My son Ethan played an entire soccer practice wearing this hat. I will definitely be picking up some other colors of this hat because with its 50+ UPF it does a great job protecting my children’s faces, neck and ears. Flap Happy has so many great colors and fabrics it is hard to choose just one anyway.

The Original Flap Happy Hat UPF 50+: Designed to provide excellent sun protection from damaging UV rays. The hat has a large brim to shade the face and the flap covers the ears and neck from the harsh rays of the sun with an elastic band to help fit snuggly around the head. This hat looks terrific when paired with Flap Happy Swimwear or Playwear. Perfect for any outdoor or water activity and practical and good-looking for every day of the year. Your child will love to wear this hat for its comfort. Available in an array of colors and fun prints. Makes a Great Gift.

Flap Happy Hats is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a Flap Happy Hat in their choice of style/color and size. Thank you Flap Happy for the great review hat and for sponsoring this great give-away. Open to US and Canadian Residents.

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October 10, 2011 · 4:32 pm

Uncommongoods.com, Zoku Quick Pop Maker Review & $50 Gift Certificate Give-Away!!!

Great gift ideas at UncommonGoods

The other day, when I was out shopping, almost every store I went in, had Christmas Trees, Wreaths, and Lights on display and for sale. There is no denying, despite the unseasonably warm weather we are having here in NY, that the holiday season is coming upon us fast. Many of you have started your shopping, and I have a great place to tell you about for unique and creative gifts for the people on your list. I was recently asked by uncommongoods.com to do a review of their site. They generously provided me with a gift code, and after looking a long time at their great inventory, I saw the Zoku Quick Pop Maker and ordered that. I am a huge VitaMixer and I thought this would be great to make healthy and delicious pops for my family. I put frozen pineapple, mango, strawberries, and raspberries in the VitaMix along with some water and a little honey and blended that all up. Then I got the Zoku Pop Mold which I had washed and stuck in the freezer for at least 24 hours. I put the sticks in (remember not to take the sticks out to reposition or for any reason or it will not work). Then I poured in the blended mixture and waited about 7 minutes. I was able just to use the tool provided to screw on the end of the pop stick and it released perfectly, even the one I had overfilled. You can then unscrew the tool and pop on a drip catcher and you are ready to enjoy. I made 6 from the same mold without refreezing and put the extra in zip lock bags in the freezer for later. The pops were delicious and healthy and my kids loved them, as did my husband and myself.

uncommongoods.com has great gifts such as cool Gifts for Teens, Teen Girl Gifts, Unique Jewelry, Decorative Accents, Kitchen Tools and much more. Their site is easy to navigate and place orders on.

Dancing Lion Speaker

Birth Month Flower Necklaces

I am happy to tell you that uncommongoods.com is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! One lucky blog reader will win a $50 Gift Certificate to use on their site. You can purchase the Zoku with it or anything else you desire. Thank you uncommongoods.com for the review product and for sponsoring this awesome give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US Residents.

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October 9, 2011 · 7:47 pm

Bringrr Charge, World’s First Smart Car Charger Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Have you ever forgotten your cell phone when you go out? If you did, you know what a pain it can be. My smartphone is not only my connection to my family, but it allows me to check my business email and respond if I need to. My husband is forever forgetting things, and when I had the opportunity to review this great gadget, I knew who my tester was going to be. When it arrived, I gave it to him and in a few minutes he had it set up. It was super easy to pair with his smartphone and now he has one less thing to worry about forgetting. Just leave Bringrr plugged in and never forget your phone again. Bringrr searches for your phone when you start your car. If missing, light turns red and alarm goes off. It also includes 2 detachable Micro-USB and Mini-USB cables. Bringrr will also alert you if your phone battery dies. Bringrr is able to charge most USB devices including cameras, GPS and MP3 players.

Bringrr Charge is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own Bringrr Charge, Smart Car Charger. Thank you Bringrr Charge for the review product and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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· 7:05 pm

Amber Artisans,Baltic Amber Baby Teething Necklace Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

In the past few years, I have heard a lot about how Amber Necklaces help ease teething pain. I was recently sent a beautiful Baltic Amber Baby Teething Necklace from Amber Artisans to review. I have learned so much about how this necklace can be used to relieve pain, even on adults as an anklet. Amber Artisians has a great selection of Amber products on their website and everything is lovingly made by Lithuanian amber artisans who have generations of experience.

These beautiful, handmade Baltic amber baby teething necklaces glow warmly against baby’s skin. Made from high grade 100% natural Baltic amber. Oval amber beads are extra rounded and polished for comfort by Lithuanian amber artisans with generations of experience. Befitting these priceless and timeless treasures, each comes with its own complimentary natural Lithuanian linen bag.

Amber teething necklaces are made to wear but not to chew! Teething jewelry should be removed when child is sleeping or unattended! Learn more about amber teething necklaces .

Baltic amber baby teething necklaces have been used as the single best teething pain solution throughout Europe for generations. Today they are a common household item in European families that are considered one of the most important items used to care for a baby.

How Does It Work?

Natural Baltic Amber has many therapeutic qualities and provides natural pain relief. Baltic Amber releases healing oils which when warmed absorb into the skin. These oils reduce pain caused by teething, red inflamed cheeks and stimulates the thyroid glands to reduce drooling! Amber is known to boost the immune system, reduce inflammation, accelerate healing, and reduce throat, ear and stomach infections and respiratory disease as well as simply maintain healthy living. Read more about the many benefits of Baltic amber .

Features:

*A natural analgesic, amber helps remedy restlessness, irritability, sleep trouble and pain.

*We only use the BEST QUALITY, GENUINE, ANCIENT AMBER from Lithuania where experienced hand-crafters create intricate necklaces designed to follow the centuries old European style so you receive an absolutely unique necklace unlike any other.

*The amber beads are smooth and round so they are nice and comfortable for your baby’s skin.

*Amber is non-toxic (fossil resin produced by pine trees) and used in medicinal mixtures by many cultures.

*The beads are knotted before and after each bead so that in the event that the necklace does break only one bead will come off and the remaining beads will stay intact.

*A safe and effective homoeopathic remedy for teething. A perfect alternative to teething drugs, medication or gels.

*Baltic amber is very light and warm to the touch and transmits a relaxing smell when worn in your hand.

*We offer a complete range of sizes tailored specifically to our customers needs.

Are they safe?

The teething necklaces are DESIGNED FOR SAFETY of your baby. As a safety feature there is a knot before and after each bead, so that even in the extremely unlikely event of the string being torn, no beads are lost and there is no risk of choking. Our amber teething necklaces are secured with a traditional screw clasp that opens and closes easily.

Check out our matching parent’s amber necklaces for healing .

Care Instructions for your Amber Teething Necklace

*Wash necklace gently with luke warm water.

*Avoid rubbing or scrubbing the necklace.

*If beads come in contact with any harsh soaps or other substances wash immediately with luke warm water.

*Polish the necklace with olive oil to restore its original shine.

*Do not place necklace in direct sunshine or direct heat.

*Ensure that your baby does not chew on the necklace. This will ruin and necklace and weaken the thread. The necklace is meant only for wearing against your baby’s skin.

*If your child has a tendency to pull on the necklace place it under his/her clothing.

Parents have found amber to relieve swollen gums, enflamed cheeks, drooling and nappy rash, and improve their baby’s mood and wellbeing.

I have some great news to share, Amber Artisans is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings and one lucky blog reader will win their own Baltic Amber Baby Teething Necklace. Thank you Amber Artisans for the review necklace and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open Worldwide.

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Baltic amber baby teething necklace

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· 6:32 pm

Hush Puppies,Haley Slippers Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Who doesn’t like a super comfortable warm pair of slippers to wear around the house? Hush Puppies sent me a pair of their Haley Slippers and they are like walking on clouds. This cozy fabric clog features a frosted faux fur collar and footbed with a dual density comfort outsole. These slippers will cradle you feet in comfort and make the perfect gift for anyone who needs some pampering. What a treat it is to come home from a long day and slip these on your tired feet.

Haley - Women's Slipper

Are you imagining slipping your feet into these super comfy slippers? If so, you will be happy to know that Hush Puppies is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own pair of Haley Slippers. Thank you Hush Puppies for the review slippers and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US Residents.

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· 1:11 pm

Lillibands Review and Discount Coupon Code!!

We recently connected with Lillibands, and they generously sent us these clever Mommy and Baby headbands and Messy Girl dress to review! The colors on the dress and headbands are so vibrant and pretty, I was excited to see how they looked on my nieces! The Messy Girl dress is an ingenious concept, being reversible with matching colors, so if your daughter makes a mess on one side, just flip it around and she is clean once again! It comes with a Lillibands headband that looks great with, and coordinates with both sides of the dress! I really love the idea of two outfits in one, my kids are constantly getting dirty and I always have to pack an extra outfit when we go anywhere. The Messy Girl dress fit my niece very nicely, and as she grows, the dress will still fit as a tunic, and she looks just adorable with the headband!

Lillibands headbands are made of fabric and elastic, so, unlike the hard plastic headbands, there is no “ouch” factor involved and they stay in place after hours of wearing! All of their products are proudly made in the U.S.A, and are made out of unique fashionable fabrics! I love the idea of Mommy and Baby headbands, it is so cute to see babies and their mamas with matching headbands! They are very comfortable, not too tight or loose, so you may forget you are wearing it!

Lillibands donates their comfortable headbands to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta each month, helping to brighten the day of many young patients who are fighting cancer and other serious diseases.

I am happy to tell you that readers of Mommy Ramblings are invited to take 25% off of anything on Lillibands.com with the promo code “FF25“! Offer good from Oct 10-Nov 10 and open to US and Canadian residents. Thank you Lillibands for this great review and promotion!

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· 1:44 am

Penny Wise Pink Ribbon Products Review & Give-Away!!!

Who said office products couldn’t be pretty, stylish AND help an important cause?

Kathryn Morley, President and Owner of Penny Wise Office Products, has a mission to add style and beauty to the workplace. “After all,” she says, “We spend so many hours at work or in our home office, we should fill our space with items we love.”

“Research and Treatment of Breast Cancer has brought us a long way over the past 30 years but there is more to be done, and more lives to be saved. We want to do our small part to raise awareness,” says Kathryn.

I was sent this great collection of Pink Ribbon Products from Penny Wise.

What a great selection of useful products! I received the Pilot Dr. Grip, “Center of Gravity” Retractable Ballpoint Pen. This pen is so comfortable to write with and has a double layer comfort grip and balanced gripping axis. Turbo charged black ink with medium point writes great and comes with a refill. The 3M Post-It Note Dispenser which comes with the pink ribbon dispenser, post it notes and pen. The Scotch Shipping Sure Shot Tape is really handy to seal packages and the handy Scotch Pink Tape Roll is great to have at hand.

Penny Wise offers over 50 Pink Ribbon Products, a percentage of the purchase of these items goes to Breast Cancer Research, Treatment and Education. Penny Wise has a fun, Free “big book” catalog of these items and many more. To get your copy, give them a call at 1-800-942-3311. They are really nice and great to deal with.

Penny Wise is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One lucky blog reader will win their own set of the above Pink Ribbon Products. Thank you Penny Wise for the review items and for sponsoring such a special give-away!!! Open to US Residents.

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Mandatory Entry– Like Penny Wise on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall that Mommy Ramblings sent you. Let me know you did that 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.

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

5. 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.)

6. 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.

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

8. 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 October 25th at 12am EST. Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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October 8, 2011 · 12:57 am

iStabilizer,Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently sent an iStabilizer,Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod to review. The item comes with the Tripod Mount already attached but you can remove it, and use it with a normal camera or video camera that has the standard 1/4″ thread. You can capture creative and steady photos and video anywhere with the with the iStabilizer™ Flexible Tripod. iStabilizer™ products are designed and engineered to work with all smartphones including iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone, FLIP MinoHD, UltraHD, and all models of the iPod Touch. Unlike other tripods that require you to remove your smartphone from its case to use, this tripod works with any smartphone case. Wrap the legs around virtually any surface. Capture incredible images without the shakes typically associated with hand-held photography. The Flexible Tripod is small and agile enough to travel with you wherever life takes you. Just pop in your smartphone or mobile device and you’re ready to go! Its quick access mount lets you instantly swap devices. Capture one scene on your iPhone and switch to snap another pic on your iPod or Android. Just remove the mount to use your normal digital camera. The patented removable mount can be used on any tripod with a standard ¼ x20” camera mount.

iStabilizer is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! One lucky blog reader will win an iStabilizer, Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod. Thank you iStabilizer for the review tripod and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings. Open to US Residents.

iStabilizer, Smartphone Flexible Leg Tripod Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit iStabilizer, and let me know another product they make. 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. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

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

5. 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.)

6. 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.

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

8. 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 November 9th at 12am EST. Winner will be selected by Random.org.