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January 15, 2012 · 1:32 am

Go Max Go Foods, Vegan, Dairy Free, Candy Bars Review & Giveaway!!!

If you love the taste of milk chocolate candy bars but are looking for a vegan, dairy free alternative then you should check out Go Max Go Candy Bars.  

Go Max Go Foods, set out to create extraordinarily delicious candy bars. They craved candy bars that were chocolatey, nougaty, caramely, peanutty, almondy, coconutty crazy indulgences! They wanted a variety of bars that popped with all the luscious flavor of the traditional treats. What they didn’t want in their candy bars was dairy, eggs, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, artificial ingredients, or cholesterol. They had a hunch your sweet tooth might be feeling the same way, and so they went to work on the concept. Happily, their efforts paid off and now even your inner angel (you know, the one who reminds you it’s gotta be vegan, or you’re dairy intolerant, or you need to kick those hydrogenated oils to the curb, etc.) can enjoy real candy bars again.

Combine great taste, good sense, sweeten with compassion, and what have you got? A Go Max Go candy bar! Their journey, over a year in the making, has finally brought to life the best tasting natural candy bars ever! We are pleased to offer to you the finest vegan versions of the candy bars you grew up with. Make room for the NEW classics.

Go Max Go Foods. Your taste buds will never know the difference.

I was sent 6 Go Max Food Candy Bars for review but when I went to review them, one was missing.  Apparently my oldest son did not know they were for review.  Likely story, but I heard no complaints so we are going to have to give that sixth bar a thumbs up.  The five bars I did get to review were:

SNAP!™-Toasty, crunchy, crisped rice POW! jammed into a hunk of rice-milk chocolatey BAM!

Buccaneer™-Rich, fluffy, chocolatey nougat covered in a creamy chocolatey coating. sound right about now?

Cleo’s™– Rice-milk chocolatey coating cuddles the creamiest, dreamiest, peanut butter filling ever! So, if this combo makes you want to walk like an Egyptian, Cleo’s peanut butter cups are for you!

Twilight™ – rich, fluffy, chocolatey nougat topped with a layer of thick, buttery-tasting caramel all wrapped up in their very own creamy, rice-milk chocolatey coating.

Jokerz™-layers of dry roasted peanuts, buttery-tasting caramel, and rich peanut nougat, sweetly wrapped in a delicious chocolatey coating.

The missing bar is the Mahalo™ – a gently sweetened coconut candy bar topped with three whole dry roasted almonds and covered in a luscious chocolatey coating.

All of the candy bars tasted decadent and delicious.  My favorites were Twilight, Snap and Buccaneer.  If you are looking for Vegan or Dairy-Free alternatives to milk chocolate candy bars but think you would be giving up taste, think again.  These bars are packed with the chocolate taste you’re looking for and nothing you’re not.

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January 13, 2012 · 8:30 pm

New Kidorable Dragon Knight Collection, Raincoat Review and Umbrella Giveaway!!!

 

 

 

I am really excited to let you know that Kidorable has recently introduced a new collection called Dragon Knight and it is on FIRE!!!

The Dragon Knight collection is steel grey with dark green as accent color, perfect for strong and brave boys.  Some pieces accentuate the Knight, others the Dragon, but there is a nice interplay between both characters throughout the set.  The umbrella has protruding dragon horns and wings, with a knight, fire, and a castle motif along the bottom. The helmet on the matching raincoat is Kidorable’s coolest hood so far.

The child who wears it can imagine himself as a valiant knight fighting the dragon.  The backpack is shaped like a shield for extra play value.  It comes with a little stuffed toy sword. The coat is a new material, PU (polyurethane).  It’s softer and lighter than PVC.

I was recently sent the Dragon Knight raincoat and dragon hanger to review.  I love Kidorable products so I was not surprised that the quality is great.  My son loves all the detail and that with the hood up, he really looks like he has a knight’s helmet on.  The fun designs of Kidorable rain gear means never having to fight with my kids to wear it.  The dragon hanger makes it really fun for my son to hang his coat up when he comes in.  Kidorable hangers are so nicely painted, smooth and never any rough edges or sharp corners on them.  Take a look at the new Dragon Knight Collection, it’s a big hit with little boys and parents alike.

 

Kidorable is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the new Dragon Knight Umbrella.  Thank you Kidorable for the review items and for sponsoring this HOT giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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January 12, 2012 · 8:45 pm

Ugglebo Urban Collection Clog Review & Giveaway!!!

Coco Chanel once said, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”Ugglebo can’t agree more! They have designed their clogs with Coco Chanel’s girl in mind. A little 70s retro chic with traditional Swedish style, they have sculpted a clog brand that reinvents the traditional notion of clogs as comfort shoes. When a woman slips an Ugglebo Urban on her feet, they want her to feel sexy (yes sexy!) and fabulous because an Ugglebo Urban woman is a trend-setter who dares the world to watch her.

Recently, I had the opportunity to review Ugglebo’s Urban Collection of Clogs.  I knew my daughter would love these, so I let her pick a pair out.  The funny thing is that she picked a pair that was almost exactly like I had in very late 70’s.  She picked the Etna in Dexter Tan.  The Etna is a sleek and sexy traditional style Swedish clog. With its oxford-style lacing, it creates a retro-chic look for any occasion, and it can be worn as a casual or professional style clog. It features a high-heel Pine wood base and rich Nubuc leather, which is fastened with staples for a timeless look, and the laces on the wood clog can also be adjusted for a personalized fit.   The Etna is available in four colors.

When this clog arrived it was love at first sight.  The pictures cannot convey the beauty of these clogs.  Quality craftsmanship shines through and they definitely look classy and sexy. One touch of the super soft, Nubuc leather will never be enough.  My daughter loved them and can dress them up or down depending on what she is doing or where she is going.  Comfortable, attractive, classy and sexy, really what more can a girl ask for?  Hmmm, maybe another pair?  If you are looking for stylish clogs that will give you a variety of wearing options, then take a look at Ugglebo’s Urban Collection of clogs and get ready to fall in love.

I am thrilled, and I am sure you will be too, to tell you Ugglebo is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their choice of clog from the Ugglebo Urban Collection (subject to availability/size).  Thank you Ugglebo for the review clogs and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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January 11, 2012 · 11:43 pm

Simply Colors Personalized Shirt Review & Giveaway!!!

Recently, I connected with Simply Colors and had the privilege of designing a personalized shirt to review from their site.  Their site was very easy to navigate and I had a lot of fun designing a shirt to celebrate Luke’s birthday.  They have great graphics, high quality materials and lots of color.  I chose a long sleeve red t-shirt which is a really great weight and so soft.  Then off to the fun part, where I picked out a birthday cake with a number 3 and his name on the bottom all in apple green.  It arrived quickly and I was very impressed with the quality of the shirt and printing.  It looked really sharp and Luke loves it.  It is warm and soft and will hold up nicely to my active little guy.  It washes great and I could not be happier.  They have a large selection of clothing and accessories you can have personalized for kids and adults.  I am definitely going to be shopping there a lot.  If you are looking for a special way to celebrate a birthday or for a unique gift, take a look at Simply Colors because they have it all!

Simply Colors is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will have the opportunity to choose and design a shirt similar to the one above but with their choice of personalization and colors.  Thank you Simply Colors for the review shirt and for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US and Canadian Residents.

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· 12:12 am

Surf Sweets Organic and Natural Candy Review & Giveaway!!!

I was recently sent an assortment of Surf Sweets Organic and Natural Candy to review.  Surf Sweets organically sweetened gummy candies and jelly beans are drenched in fresh fruit flavor. Free of artificial colors and sweeteners, these fun treats are great for kids and adults. The first thing we all tried were the gummy bears and they were delicious, the kids loved them and I thought they tasted great too.  Now, I am not here to tell you that candy is healthy but we know that are kids are going to have it from time to time.  I would rather have my kids indulge in candy with natural flavors and colors, without corn syrup and with 100% of their daily vitamin C.  The next candy we sampled was the Sour Berry Bears and what I liked about these is that they were not as intense as the leading sour kids candy.  While my older kids like that intense sour to sweet taste it is a bit too much for my little guys.  So these were much tamer and they enjoyed them a lot.  If you are looking for a healthier candy that is organic and natural for when your child wants a sweet treat, check out Surf Sweets.

Surf Sweets is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win assortment of Surf Sweets candies, including their NEW Fruity Hearts that are available for a limited time for Valentine’s.  Thank you Surf Sweets for the review assortment and for sponsoring this sweet giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US Residents.

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January 10, 2012 · 4:33 pm

Custard ‘N Jelly Guardian Angel Doll Review & Giveaway!!!

 

Several weeks ago I received an email from a mother named Julie who told me about her daughter Ally, who at the age of 8, drew a line of very diverse and adorable guardian angels. 3 years later, Ally and her parents launched Custard ‘N Jelly, a play on “custodi angeli” which is how you say guardian angel in Italian. Custard ‘N Jelly is a line of 7 guardian angel buddies. The angels are a part of GARD, Guardian Angel Rainbow Division, a special task force of guardian angels. Each angel has training and a special skill. Each angel also has an emotional strength and pledges to watch over it’s young owner. Even more, they are affiliated with 3 A+ rated children’s charities. With every purchase, a donation is made to one of the 3 and the child gets to choose which one! Time.com named Custard ‘N Jelly one of the “15 smartest toys for young geniuses of 2011,″ and they were just awarded ‘Top Toy” in the soft toy category by Creative Child Magazine.

I thought it was a great story and since my daughter, Alexandra’s nickname is Allie, I chose Ally as my Guardian Angel to review.  The doll is very colorful and cute and comes with a carabiner that will allow a child to attach it to a backpack so their Guardian Angel is always close.  The Website also has a creative doll outfitter interface where kids can choose one of the dolls and design outfits for them. They also have a link to a free app of the doll outfitter that you can download to your iPad, iPad 2, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

If you are looking for a cute doll, created by a child to remind us of our Guardian Angels who are watching over us, that also gives back to kids in need, then you need to check out Custard ‘N Jelly.  What a great way to tell that someone special we love them and for them to always have a special friend to remind them of that love and protection from above.

Well, Custard ‘N Jelly is being even more of an angel and sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their choice of Guardian Angel Doll from the Custard ‘N Jelly Website.  Thank you Custard ‘N Jelly for the review angel and for sponsoring this terrific giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US Residents.

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January 8, 2012 · 9:07 pm

Wonder Forge Games Review & Dr. Seuss Matching Game Giveaway!!!

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Mommy Ramblings is back with some more fun games from Wonder Forge.  You will remember for our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide we had a review for their Richard Scarry’s Busy Busy Airport Game.  Recently, I was sent Konexi, Chuggington Matching Game and Dr. Seuss Matching Game.  Our family really likes word games so when I saw Konexi, I knew it would be a great fit.  I could try to explain how you play Konexi but I think the video below gives you a much better picture.

If you are looking for a different kind of word game then you should check out Konexi.  It is quite fun and adds another dimension of play that will entice those tweens and teens who may not like word games to join in.  My little ones like to arrange the letters in alphabetical order and sing the ABC Song while pointing to the letters.  I know not what the game is intended for but another application for the letters.

Some games better suited for the little ones are the Chuggington Matching Game and the Dr. Seuss Matching Game.  My little ones loves  seeing the familiar characters from the Dr. Seuss stories we read, reflected on the game cards.  Before we even began to play they wanted to look at the cards and name the characters and the stories they come from.  They have recently started watching Chuggington so they also enjoyed seeing the colorful trains on the cards.  I really like to play memory games with young kids.  My son who just turned 3 a few days before, played for the first time and believe it or not he got the first match of the game.  He was so excited.  The games come with 72 card tiles and you can customize the game to your child’s age by using fewer cards for younger children and add more as they get older or more adept at the game.  Finding the matches really builds their confidence and self-esteem.

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matching game cards

Wonder Forge is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win the Dr. Seuss Matching Game.  Thank you Wonder Forge for the review games and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 3:15 am

Banner Industries, Flashcar Math Learning Board Game Review & Giveaway!!!

Recently, I had the opportunity to review a great new math learning game called Flashcar.  Math was one of my favorite subjects and it goes without saying it was my husband’s as well.  Not many people get a masters in mathematical sciences, if they don’t like math.  Math can be a subject though that many children struggle with in school.  It is so important to have a good foundation for children to build upon as they go through school. This game is great in that it teaches and reinforces math facts.  There are 2 decks of sturdy coated Flashcar flashcards.  One set is addition and subtraction facts and the other is multiplication and division facts.  The theme of auto racing makes this game fun for kids 6-12 to play while it helps build and reinforce their math skills.  My little ones are a little young for this game now but just looking at it, I can tell it will be a great way to practice early math with them.  As a parent I really like when I find games or applications that really are fun while your child is learning.  This game would also be great in the classroom.  For fun on the go you can take the small box with the flashcards, for a neat kind of travel game of math drills.

 

Flashcar Board Game
  • Challenge your child to race to the head of the class with the Flashcar board game
    Age appropriate for children in grades 1 to 4, ages 6 to 12
  • 1 to 6 players
  • Includes 100 rugged math question/answer cards, colorful race car game pawns, game spinner, and 25 pitcards for added excitement
  • Answer math questions correctly in addition, subtraction, multiplication & division to move around the race track game board
  • Different levels of questions make game scalable to different learning levels.
  • Made from recycled materials, made in the USA

Flashcar is available for purchase online at www.kids-learninggames.com.  

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January 6, 2012 · 7:28 pm

Teething Tots, Baltic Amber Teething Necklace Review & Giveaway!!! Bonus 15% Off Exclusive Discount Promo Code!!!

I have heard of Baltic Amber teething necklaces many times, and how people rave about the way they   work for relieving pain! I’ve always been a sort of skeptic, and wasn’t sure if it was just a bunch of hype.   I was curious and gladly agreed to do a review for Teething Tot’s Amber Teething Necklace. I chose the Honey and Cognac baby necklace to review. The alternating dark and light colors compliment each other and give it character! The clasp is not the usual hook and eye, it is a screw clasp made of hollowed out amber with plastic screw mechanism inserted. All the beads are knotted on individually to reduce choking hazards. This necklace is made to be worn, not chewed on.

When the review necklace arrived, it could not have come at a better time! I was picking up the mail as my 4-year-old and I were heading to the dentist to get his tooth filled. Now these amber necklaces are not baby specific, the pain relief can be used for anyone. I’ll elaborate more on the pain relief properties later.  After his appointment, with his lips completely numb, he accidentally bit his lip pretty badly, of course he didn’t feel any pain. I had the necklace with me, and thought that maybe if I had him wear it, it would help him by the time the Novocaine wore off. Well, for the next several hours , I kept asking him if he was hurting, and he said he wasn’t. At bedtime we took the necklace off for safety reasons, but after laying in bed for a while, he came complaining that his lip hurt for the first time that day! I let him wear the necklace wound up like a bracelet on his wrist, and heard no more complaints from him that night.

After that incident, I am a believer in Baltic Amber’s pain relief abilities! It is evident that the necklace was relieving the pain from my son’s lip. Now when my baby starts teething again, I am confident that this necklace will work once more, and I am not so worried about him being in pain.

Amber is fossilized sap resin, not a stone, so it is warm to the touch. It contains trace amounts of succinic acid, a known anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. The warmth of the skin releases this active ingredient which is absorbed into the blood stream for quick relief of the symptoms of teething such as redness in the cheeks, swollen gums, diaper rashes and fever. It can also help accelerate healing wounds, easing muscle pains, and reducing inflammation of the throat, among other things.  It is important to me to use natural remedies over medication for my baby whenever possible, so I really love that there is no more need for pain relief medication, teething gels or tablets with the use of this amber necklace!

Teething Tots is generously sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings!! One lucky blog reader will win a Baltic amber teething necklace of their choice.  As a special bonus they are offering  Mommy Rambling’s readers an exclusive discount code. Just use the code “RAMBLINGS” at checkout on their Website for 15% off your order! The promo code expires on February 4, 2012. Thank you Teething Tots for this great review necklace and giveaway!!!  Open to US residents.

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· 12:36 am

Modify Watches Review & Giveaway!!!

Recently I had the opportunity to do a review for Modify Watches.  Modify Watches are super cool, interchangeable watches. You can mix-and-match faces and straps to create the “Mod” that allows you to make your statement, whether (quiet) or LOUD.  I was able to use their site to select a watch face and 2 watch bands.  Their Website is easy to use and customize, first you choose the size you want, then you choose the watch face, I chose Purple Polka Face, then select the colors of you watch bands.  When you choose a color it puts the watch face you selected in the band so you can see how it looks before you make the color selection final.

Their site is witty and makes placing your order a lot of fun and that is very fitting since their watches are so much fun to wear. Modify Watches are water-resistant and every face fits into every strap. 3 faces and 3 straps can create 9 different watches.  If you are looking for a fun watch that will let you express your personality then take a look at Modify Watches.

I am happy to let you know that Modify Watches is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will get to choose a watch of their size preference with 2 straps and 1 face in the color of your choosing.  Thank you Modify Watches for the review package and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US and Canadian residents.

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