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Hard Candy Cases, Candy Convertible Faux Nubuck Flip Folio iPad 2 Case Review & Giveaway!!!

 

The Candy Convertible iPad 2 Case combines the practicality of a flip folio with the soft trendiness of faux nubuck. Sophistication, professionalism, style and protection combined and designed specifically for the Apple iPad 2.  I recently had the chance to review the Candy convertible iPad 2 Case in black.  My husband was the tester on this case and he liked it right out of the box because it was soft yet protective, not bulky and looked great.  He liked it even better when he put his iPad 2 in it and started using it.  The iPad 2 fits very securely in the case and it has two different positions that you can fold the cover in to facilitate two distinct viewing options.  The case is available in red or black.  The faux nubuck is not only animal friendly it makes it easy to get a secure grip when carrying your iPad 2.  If you are looking for a sharp case to keep your iPad 2 protected and offer some viewing options, then check out the Hard Candy Convertible Faux Nubuck Flip Folio iPad 2 Case.  I think you will be very happy with it, I know my husband is.

Candy Convertible iPad 2

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Shains Recycled Fashion Accessories Review and Giveaway!!!

 

I was recently sent a variety of Shains accessories to review. These rubber bracelets are very supple, comfy to wear and are easily adjustable. Each of the bracelets came with their own sets of elements which were mostly letters with a few pictures. With the bracelet cuff you have two rows in which to write your message, with so much space It can be fun coming up with things to “write” on it.

Even their hair elastics have an insert for an element! The pet collar is great because it is very adjustable, It fit on my small cat, but would still fit on a bigger cat, or small dog as well. I got some cute little pet related element tiles to accessorize with. The elements were very easy to pop in and out of the holes on the bracelets, and you can switch out the letters to make many different names, phrases and simple words that you might like on a bracelet! You can add picture elements to the bracelets along with your phrases as well,  the possibilities are endless.

Kids will love that they can switch the letters out every day to create a new style or note! Shains products are like the new age of letter bracelets for a young one with interests that change fast! I remember making bracelets when I was about 12 or 13, with the name of a band I liked, but after I lost interest in that band, I was stuck with a bracelet I didn’t want to wear anymore! With Shains I could have just popped the letters out and transformed my old bracelet into a talisman of my new obsession. With these cool bracelets and accessories, you can proudly show your support of a cause and look trendy while doing it!

Shains products are all about recycling. The bracelets and cuffs are made of recycled Thermoplastic Elastomer, a rubber, the elements are made of recycled Acrylonitrile Butadiene styrene, and their packaging is made of recycled papers, bags are polypropylene. Shains accessories are also recyclable when you are done with them! All of their products are tested and passed all US and European safety standards.

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Disney, LADY AND THE TRAMP DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray and DVD & Special Valentine’s Day Clips!!!

Well it’s Valentine’s Day and who can forget the romantic scene from Disney’s LADY AND THE TRAMP, now available in Diamond Edition on Blu-ray and DVD.

 

In honor of Valentine’s Day and  LADY AND THE TRAMP DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray and DVDWalt Disney Studios has just released a video clip of real dogs re-enacting the famous spaghetti dinner scene in the film.  

I was lucky to receive the Diamond Edition of Lady and the Tramp on Blu-ray Combo Pack for review.  I was thrilled as I cannot wait to introduce my kids to this classic that I have such fond memories of.  I am sure many of you do to, so be sure and pick it up before it goes back in the Disney Vault.  You can buy it HERE on Amazon.com.  Hurry, they are on sale now at Amazon and so are Bambi, The Lion King and more.

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Sound + Sleep Machine By Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc. Review & Giveaway!!!

Get a better night’s sleep, the natural way, with the Ecotones SOUND+SLEEP machine. For roughly the same amount you’d spend for a month’s supply of sleeping medication, SOUND+SLEEP provides high-quality, natural sound compositions to help you relax and treat your body to a night of deep, restorative sleep. Featuring upward-facing speakers for full-room, high-definition sound, SOUND+SLEEP delivers a rich audio experience and automatically adjusts to minimize the effect of background noises and other distractions.

SOUND+SLEEP offers 10 distinct sound profiles that are scientifically engineered to promote relaxation, deeper sleep, and a sense of renewal. Unlike other “white noise” sound machines, SOUND+SLEEP dynamically mixes together lengthy, naturally recorded, high-definition sounds eliminating repetition. The length of the recordings is important, but that is only part of it. SOUND+SLEEP “composes” the Sound Stories on the fly out of a library of high-definition sounds, so that the composition you listen to does not repeat.

Chill out to soothing sounds of the ocean, rain, brook, or a cascading waterfall with one-touch volume control. Or drift off to sleep listening to relaxing meadow, fireplace, city, or train sounds. SOUND+SLEEP also offers white, pink, and brown noise, and a meditation sound profile as other options.

SOUND+SLEEP is the only machine that has Adaptive Sound technology, automatically adjusting to detected background noise for uninterrupted peace and relaxation. This system continuously and automatically “listens” for ambient noise that can disrupt your calm state. Adaptive Sound technology responds to intrusive noises by remixing sound profiles and adjusting the volume to mask the noise without becoming disruptive itself.

SOUND+SLEEP has a compact, sleek design that fits on a bedside chair or table. Operation is easy, day or night, thanks to display lights that can be turned on or off and a four-level sleep timer for gradual turn-off in 30, 60, 90, or 120 minute increments. You can play the unit all night or use the timer. The all-night continuous play option lets you keep the soothing sounds going until you’re ready to get up. Three richness settings control a broad range of additional sounds for optimal sleep conditions.

Our Review:

I recently had the chance to review the SOUND+SLEEP and I was very impressed.  I have seen clocks and other units  with sounds before but they were very repetitive and annoying, like the same bird chirping over and over.  This unit is not like that, the sounds are realistic and definitely not repetitive.  There is a great selection of sounds and they really are very relaxing.  I love the crackling fire, and I know my niece would have just loved the city sounds when she came up to visit because she had a hard time sleeping without the familiar city sounds.  The white noise is great for babies who seem to sleep better and longer when they are hearing it.  It is a nice size and I like that the speaker is on top of the unit because it fills the whole room.  I find it is even relaxing to have it while working in an office and set it to the crackling fire or the babbling brook and it creates a very nice atmosphere to work in.  If you are looking to get a better nights sleep or for something to just put on to relax or meditate, then check out the SOUND+SLEEP.

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Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc. is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own SOUND+SLEEP machine.  Thank you Adaptive Sound Technologies Inc.  for this great review product and for sponsoring such a restful giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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ChasingTreasure.com, Fine Leather Travel Jewelry Clutch Case Review & Giveaway!!!

We have been reviewing quite a few pieces of jewelry with more to come.  When traveling you want to keep your jewelry secure and safe and I recently had the chance to review a leather travel jewelry clutch case from ChasingTreasure.com.  This fine leather travel jewelry clutch is styled to make a statement, with its lovely wrap-around straps softly dangling. Features removable snap-in zippered pouch for your traveling convenience, three separate zippered compartments for necklaces, chains and bracelets; a stud earring organizer and a snap-top ring holder. The quality of this clutch is top notch and I love the hot pink color, makes it very easy to find in your suitcase or carry on bag.  The leather is very soft and there is a lot of attention paid to detail.  If you are looking for something to neatly hold your jewelry when traveling, this little clutch has you covered.  Chasing Treasure has a wide selection of jewelry boxes, jewelry boxes for women and travel jewelry cases.

Facts & Features:

  • Genuine Leather – your choice of four colors
  • Wrap-around straps
  • Removable snap-in zippered pouch for your traveling convenience
  • Three separate zippered compartments for necklaces, chains and bracelets; a stud earring organizer and a snap-top ring holder.
  • Your choice of 4 colors: black, soft beige, hot pink and tan.
  • Fully lined

ChasingTreasure.com is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own hot pink leather travel jewelry clutch.  Thank you Chasing Treasure for the review clutch and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US residents.

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Design Hype, Metro Cuff Bracelet Review and Giveaway!!!

Design Hype’s, Stainless Steel Metro Cuff series helps locals and tourists alike feel comfortable navigating the subway system with an inconspicuous gesture, just like checking a watch. The subway lines, numbers, and streets are embossed into the surface of the metal. Metro Cuffs are awesome souvenirs, gifts and splurges.  I was very happy to have the chance to review the Design Hype, Metro Cuff, and I chose the NYC cuff.  It arrived and it is so great, very well made, easy to read, I just love it.  It is fully adjustable to fit different size wrists, just squeeze to make it smaller or pull it to make it larger.  These cuffs are so unique, I have never seen anything like them and I will definitely have my daughter wear it on her next trip to NYC so she won’t get lost.  You really don’t need to use them only as a map, they are a great looking accessory and you can just pick your favorite city or your dream city and you will be making quite a statement.  If you are looking for an awesome and unique piece of jewelry, check out Design Hype. Cuffs are available in 4 cities; NYC, Paris, London and Milan.

 

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BOX4BLOX, Award-Winning Toy Storage Solution for Legos Review & Giveaway!!!

If You Are Sick Of That LEGO DISASTER ZONE You’ll Love the BOX4BLOX!  BOX4BLOX, the award-winning toy storage solution for organizing and storing Lego. BOX4BLOX was voted “Best New Home Organizing Product of the Year” by National Association of Professional Organizers BOX4BLOX eliminates all the hassles of keeping Legos organized in the home and actually makes clean up time fun. BOX4BLOX works like a coin sorter, grading the Legos through a series of different sized grids, so the Lego bricks end up in a tray with similar sized blocks, with all those hard to find tiny bits and pieces ending up in the bottom tray. No need to tip the Legos all over the Floor BOX4BLOX is an attractive ten and a quarter inch cube manufactured from ABS plastic, the same high quality plastic used to manufacture Lego. BOX4BLOX holds approximately 1500 – 1700 Lego bricks. BOX4BLOX is not only for the kids as Moms love the BOX4BLOX, making it a practical gift idea for every boy and girl who loves Lego. BOX4BLOX is made in the USA and available exclusively online.  You can purchase the Box4Blox at Amazon.com.

It seems as parents one of the things we find ourselves talking about with other parents, is how to keep our kid’s toys organized.  The worst kinds of toys to keep neat and organized are those with many pieces and different sizes.  Legos are lots of fun for kids and a very creative toy but their pieces can be tiny and are easily lost under couches, furniture, or even fall victim to the vacuum. Storing them all in a large tub keeps them contained, but makes it hard to find the different size pieces, and the smallest pieces just seem to disappear.  I was recently asked to review the Box4Blox and I gladly accepted.  The Box4Blox consists of 4 stacking bins and a top.  Only the bottom green bin has a solid bottom, the other three are sifters with a grid on the bottom with different size openings.  The red has the smallest openings, followed by the blue and then yellow.  Using this system will allow you to place Legos in the top stacked bin and gently shake and tilt and the Legos will be sifted and sorted into like sizes.  Now, your child can easily know that the smallest pieces, the little headlights, steering wheels etc. will be in the bottom bin.  The Box4Blox is a great way to easily sort and store your child’s Legos.  Take it from this mom, if you are looking for a better way to store Legos, check out the Box4Blox.

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Mountain Girl Silver, Custom Hand Stamped Silver Jewelry Review and $50 Gift Code Giveaway!!!

Custom Hand Stamped Silver Jewelry

“Just say it in silver”

At Mountain Girl Silver, you will find custom, hand stamped and personalized sterling silver jewelry. Each piece is hand stamped, using no machine, only trusty hands, steel stamps, and a hammer. MGS creates jewelry that is cherished. The type that is handed down from generation to generation. Give the gift of Mountain Girl Silver and know you’re giving a timeless gift. Each piece is created JUST FOR YOU. Hand stamping is an art……. an art that has no boundaries.

I was lucky enough to connect with Erika of Mountain Girl Silver and invited to do a review of her gorgeous hand stamped custom silver jewelry.  She asked me what I wanted and I said something with the names of all my children on it.  I gave her the names and she sent me a beautiful hand stamped silver necklace bearing the names of my tribe.  What a very special piece this is, to have all of my children’s names in a circle of love that I can wear around my neck.  The quality is beautiful and I cannot even imagine how she does this but I love it.  If you are looking for a special piece of jewelry for yourself or for a gift, you should really take a look at Mountain Girl Silver, she will create for you a one of a kind, meaningful piece that you or the recipient will treasure.

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Laurent Doll, White, Hardwood 18″ Doll Bunk Bed Review & Giveaway!!!

 

Laurent Doll was started by Kathy Cahill and her son Scott. In 2009, Kathy was making matching girl & doll dresses for her grand-daughter as well as linen sets for her doll beds. When she was approached by several moms about the quality of her products and where they could get them, she decided it was time to open shop.

Laurent Doll was founded to bring high quality design & manufacturing to American Girls © and other 18 inch doll furniture. Their furniture is manufactured of quality hardwoods, comes flat packed and is very easy to assemble. Laurent Doll offers an exceptional collection of precious doll furniture including a canopy bed, single bed, bunk beds and armoire. Where appropriate, their furniture is adorned with classy, attractive linens.

Our Review:

I recently had the privilege to do a review for Laurent Doll.  They set me the white doll bunk bed to review.  They arrived nicely packed and well protected inside the box so nothing was damaged.  It was very easy to assemble and is a very sturdy piece of high quality doll furniture.  I was very impressed with the detail on these beds, the lovely cape cod style and they even have a little ladder for the girls to climb up to the top bunk.  These beds are nice and spacious with plenty of room for a doll slumber party.  Little girls will have so much fun playing with their dolls on this bed.  If you are looking for high quality products  for 18″ dolls, then take a look at Laurent Doll, you will find a large selection of furniture, furniture sets and beautiful linens to accessorize.

All hardwood construction, quality crafted in a Cape Cod style, this bunk bed comfortably sleeps two dolls up to 20″.

Features:

  • Includes two each cotton covered mattresses and pillows
  • Measures 12″ x 24.5″ x 24.5″
  • Weighs 12.5 lbs

 

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Electric Picks, “Rock n’ Roll For Your Wrist” Bracelet Review & Giveaway!!!

Electric Picks is modern jewelry with a rock n’ roll attitude, inspired by the freedom and glamor of rock music. It’s for the renegades, romantics and visionaries. Each bracelet is intricately crafted and one of a kind.  Seeking but never finding jewelry that inspired her as much as music did, designer Mj Barton set out on her own and brought Electric Picks to life.

The guitar picks are all either custom or vintage. Mj loves to scour vintage stores for inspiration. Using materials from her travels all around the world (Istanbul, Athens, Barcelona, Morocco, Thailand, Tibet, Monaco, Brazil, India etc) Mj mixes gemstones and authentic guitar picks to create one of a kind looks that aspire to be as timeless as music is.

Mj, a charity event planner turned jewelry designer, played classical piano for 12 years and has been designing jewelry since her day-care days.  She fused these 2 loves into Electric Picks Rock Jewelry.  She is still on the board of 2 charities and heavily involved in children charity causes.  She is influenced by what she calls a “gypsy lifestyle”.  She was born and raised in Chicago, but at 19 set out on her own and has lived in Arizona, Miami Beach, Dublin Ireland, and now resides in New York City.  “I’m influenced so much by travel and culture. The Indian influences from Arizona, the Celtics from Dublin, Art Deco from Miami, I carry them all with me.”

I recently connected with Mj and she let me pick a bracelet to review.  I chose the Purple Rain bracelet which is made of dyed Buffalo Turquoise, a custom guitar pick, and a white Czech crystal.  It arrived in a little velveteen pouch and looks even better in person.  It is such a great piece and since my husband is a guitarist, we are especially fond of it.  The purple for us gives it the Jimi vibe. There are so many great bracelets to choose from for women and men.  If you are looking for a quality, unique bracelet then you have to take a look at Electric Picks.  It is a great present for any guitarist or rock fan.  They will even customize a bracelet just for you, they can use your guitar pick or turn just about anything into one.  A special hotel room key can be made into a pick and then into a bracelet, now that is cool!

 “Purple Rain” Women’s Bracelet

Purple Buffalo Turquoise, White Pave Czech Crystal, & ‘Legendary’ Guitar Pick

This unique bracelet is composed of beautiful handpicked purple buffalo Turquoise. It is accentuated with a stunning white pave Czech crystal. The center is a custom ‘Legendary’ guitar pick. Fits most women’s wrist. All hand knotted on elastic cord.Rock n’ Roll for your wrist!

Electric Picks is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a single bracelet of their choice.  Thank you Electric Picks for the review bracelet and for sponsoring this rockin’ giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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