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October 5, 2011 · 2:22 am

Eco Vessel, Aqua Vessel Insulated 17oz Filter Bottle Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

The Aqua Vessel Insulated Filter Bottle is the first of its kind – a bottle that not only keeps your water cold, but also filters as you drink. Their sustainable plant-based filter attaches easily to the straw top, so every sip you take is cleaned on its way to your mouth. It is tested to remove 99.9% of Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and its activated coconut shell carbon reduces toxic chemicals, heavy metals, microscopic pathogens, chlorine, sediment and dirt. Our MiraGuard antimicrobial technology even keeps the filter clean and free of mold, so you can be sure that whether you’re using tap water or river water, you’re drinking the freshest water around.

As always, Eco Vessel uses nothing but the highest quality, premium stainless steel to make our bottles. Their vacuum seal insulation technology ensures that your water will stay cold, but your bottle won’t sweat. The new straw top makes it easy to drink out of when you’re on the go – on the trails, on the golf course, at the gym, or just around town – and it closes tight to prevent spills and leaks.

I was recently sent this Aqua Vessel in purple to review. I love that this bottle is made of stainless steel, that it has a filter and that it allows me to stay hydrated with the freshest water, no matter where I am. It holds a good amount, so less refills and it is leak proof, which is great because I never know where my water bottle might end up. Available in other great colors.

I am happy to tell you that Eco Vessel is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own Aqua Vessel Insulated 17oz Filter Bottle in the color of their choice. Thank you Eco Vessel for the review bottle and for sponsoring this refreshing give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US and Canadian residents.

Eco Vessel, Aqua Vessel Insulated 17oz Filter Bottle Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry-Visit Eco Vessel, and let me know another product 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 of they will not count)

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· 1:55 am

Funky Monkey, Fruit That Crunches Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a natural snack that had the great taste and health benefits of fresh fruit, but the crunch and portability of everyday snacks? Now there is! Discover Funky Monkey Snacks – Fruit That Crunches! Funky Monkey freeze-dries slices and pieces of real fruits using a proprietary process to lock in the taste, smell, and nutrients of freshly-picked fruit while adding a fun and satisfying crunch. And every bag of Funky Monkey contains 3 servings of fruit! With nothing added – no added colors, flavors, preservatives, or sugars, Funky Monkey is 100% natural and 100% delicious, as well as gluten-free and certified Kosher. Discover Funky Monkey Snacks – tasty, crunchy, and convenient all-natural snacks with the wholesome goodness of fresh fruit.

I was recently sent a sample pack of Funky Monkey Fruit Snacks. I love real freeze-dried fruit but whenever I find it in stores it has added sugar. I love that this fruit does not have added sugar and it tastes great. My kids could not wait to try every flavor and one was better than the next. It is so conveinant to carry in my diaper bag and the kids can much on it when we are shopping or riding in the car. Great for snacks at the soccer game or for something healthy anytime of the day.

If you would like to give these snacks a try, I have some great news. Funky Monkey is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a sampler pack (1 bag of each of their 7 flavors). Thank you Funky Monkey for the review snacks and for sponsoring this delicious give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

Funky Monkey Sampler Pack Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry-Visit the Funky Monkey, and tell me something about their snacks, 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 of they will not count)

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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 done once per give-away.

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.

9. 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.

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

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

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· 1:25 am

Bialetti, “Aeternum” Saute Pan Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently sent an 8″ Aeternum Saute Pan from Bialetti to review. This pan is a great size for cooking a grilled cheese, an omelet and meals for one. The handle is super comfortable and the pan heats evenly, cooks well and is a breeze to clean. The eco friendly Aeternum cookware line is free of PFOA, free of PTFE and free of Cadmium. The interior features a new “nano-ceramic” coating which is a water-based coating made of titanium and suspended silicate micro-particles (the main component of glass); one of the purest and most ecological materials in nature. This material resists scratches, abrasions and offers a smooth, compact and uniform surface that makes it easier to clean. The white color provides a unique and extraordinary cooking experience. The base provides excellent thermal conductivity and guarantees optimum heat distribution resulting in less energy required to maintain desired cooking temperature. The scratch resistant hi-temp silicone exterior makes this cookware easy to clean. This is a great saute pan to have handy for so many things and ours is often found on the cooktop because it is a favorite of ours.

So what do you think? Would you like a chance to win your very own 8″ Aeternum Saute Pan from Bialetti ? Then you will be thrilled to know Bialetti is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their very own 8″ Aeternum Saute Pan from Bialetti. Thank you Bialetti for the review pan and for sponsoring this awesome give-away!!! Open to US Residents only.

Bialetti 8″ Aeternum Saute Pan Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry-Visit the Bialetti Website and let me know another product 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 of they will not count)

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

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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 done once per give-away.

7. 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.

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

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October 4, 2011 · 5:33 pm

The Lion King: Diamond Edition on Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack! Link for $5.00 Off Coupon.

The wait is over!!! TODAY, Disney releases THE LION KING: Diamond Edition on Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack! As a special offer you can go here to get a $5.00 off coupon. Click on the buttons on the side of our blog to get activity pages, recipes and a behind the scenes slideshow.

DADDY A GO-GO, Grandkid Rock CD Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Recently, I was sent a CD called Grandkid Rock to review by DADDY A GO-GO. My little guys may be small but they are true rockers. My husband is a guitarist and my kids are true rock aficionados. Even my 2-year-old will tell you all about Jimi Hendrix and sing and play “Foxy Lady” for you. So, I really enjoyed listening to this CD with them. It has great rock songs with lyrics kids and parents can relate to. You can listen yourself here.

If you like what you heard, I have good news. DADDY A GO-GO is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a copy of the Grandkid Rock CD. Thank you DADDY A GO-GO for the review CD and for sponsoring this rockin’ give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US Residents.

DADDY A GO-GO, Grandkid Rock CD Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry-Visit DADDY A GO-GO ,and listen to the song clips of Grandkid Rock and let me know your favorite. Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted.)

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Good Luck Everyone!!! Give Away Ends November 5th at 12am EST. Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 5:10 pm

TheShelvingStore.Com Review & Discount Code!!!

We have a big family and we have a lot of stuff. One area we are trying to get better organized is our garage, so when I had the chance to review a shelf unit from theshelvingstore.com, I jumped. We were sent a very sturdy chrome wire shelf unit. The 12″d wire shelf 5 level wire shelving kits come with 4 chrome posts which include leveling feet and post caps as well as five wire shelves that include split sleeves for each shelf. These 12″d shelves are ideal for small spaces, kitchen corners, book towers, bathroom storage, linen shelves or any other use. Their wire shelving is NSF approved and meets commercial quality standards. Each shelf is rated to hold up to 800lbs evenly distributed. This unit is super sturdy and would be great in the pantry, laundry room, garage or basement. It can stand up to holding most anything and will fit well in small spaces. They carry a variety of sizes, so they have something for whatever your storage needs are. We put it in a corner of our garage where it is very handy to store items. It was very easy for my husband to set up and the quality is great!!!

TheShelvingStore.com is offering a discount code for Mommy Rambling’s readers. Enter code “carly67-10” for 10% off your order. Perfect to use before the holidays for shelving, kid’s lockers, coat hooks and more. Take a look at this great store for all your storage solutions!!!

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· 12:07 am

Xyron 9″ Creative Station Review & Give-Away!!!

You may remember other reviews I have done for Xyron products in the past. I really like their products and was recently sent the Creative Station with multiple cartridges to create laminated magnets, stickers, repositional stickers and to laminate. The Xyron Creative Station does not need batteries or electricity so it is easy to use anywhere. You simply run the object through with the crank and it comes out the back and you have a removable trimmer that you can use to cut your project.

It was so easy, first I made a bookplate sticker, just by running the bookplate through with the sticker cartridge. Super easy and fast and the adhesive is only on the back of the bookplate so you just lift it off and put it in a book.

You simply peel back the protective paper and your sticker is ready when you are ready to use it. Time to change the cartridge to the laminating and magnet cartridge, and make a magnet.

Now get the object that you want to make into a magnet, and just like making the sticker, you turn the handle and it runs through and out the back.

You can then trim your magnet with scissors or the removable cutter in the back of the machine.

Alright, so we covered stickers and magnets, now I will show you how it laminates a paper ID card. Just change the cartridge to the laminating cartridge. Then, everything else is just the same, you run the object through and it comes out the back laminated on both sides. You simply trim with scissors or the removable cutter.

So you can see that the Creative Station will make stickers, magnets and laminate. It is pretty handy especially to scrapbookers and crafters. You can watch a video showcasing the Creative Station on the Martha Stewart Show here.

The Xyron 9” Creative Station is a Sticker Maker, Laminator, Label and Magnet Maker all in one. Perfect for so many of your craft, school, home and office projects, it’s even safe enough for kids to use, requiring no heat, batteries or electricity. The 9” width allows you to create photo stickers, photo magnets, laminated recipe cards, business cards, labels for jars and cabinets and many other projects.

Change applications quickly with easy load cartridges. The Cut Bar is removeable for additional trimming. Includes a 9″ wide x 60′ long acid-free permanent adhesive cartridge.

Features:

Applies an even layer of edge-to-edge adhesive onto items up to 9″ wide.
Instantly laminates items up to 8.5″ wide.
Easy to Use, Lightweight and Portable
Refillable
No Heat
No Electricity
No Batteries

Now for some great news, Xyron is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One luck blog reader will win a 9″ Creative Station with sticker, laminating magnet and laminating cartridge. Thank you Xyron for the review product and for sponsoring this creative give-away on Mommy Ramblings. Open to US Residents.

Xyron 9″ Creative Station Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry-Visit the Xyron Website and let me know another great product 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 of they will not count)

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Good Luck Everyone!!! Give Away Ends November 2nd at 12am EST. Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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October 2, 2011 · 8:10 pm

Mangroomer, Men’s Grooming Essentials Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Mangroomer recently sent me their product line to review. The three products include the Professional Do-It-Yourself Electric Back Shaver, Essential Body Shaver and Essential Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer. I gave the products to my husband to test. He could not test the back shaver because he has a hairless back, which makes me very happy. However, if you man does suffer from a forest on his back this shaver will easily mow it down, and make the beach a more beautiful place. He did think the Essential Body Shaver worked very well and efficently and he also gave two thumbs up to the Essential Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer. If you are looking for some great man grooming products for the man in your life, then check out Mangroomer.

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Mangroomer Sku 211-6 Professional Do-it-yourself Electric Back Hair Shaver

Product Features

Helps you quickly and easily eliminate back hair
Handle extends and locks at any length you choose by engaging professional lock button
Quick-charging; operates at optimum power between charges
Measures 1.5 inches in width for maximum coverage and fewer strokes
Non-slip rubberized grip, handle and body for maximum control and comfort
100% rubberized – features non-slip rubberized grip, handle and body for maximum control and comfort
Extendable and adjustable handle – professional handle extends and locks at any length you choose by engaging professional lock button on handle
Extreme reach – professional handle measures over 2 feet in length when fully extended to reach even the most difficult middle and lower portions of the back
Professional premium blade design – superior smooth shave results and measures 1.5 inches in width for maximum coverage and fewer strokes
Rechargeable battery power – new quick-charging and operates at optimum power between charges

Product Features

Cutting edge combined trimmer / foil blade design cuts both your long and short body hair effortlessly to complete smoothness all in one motion
Compact, lightweight design with rubberized non-slip grip enables maximum control and maneuverability to ensure easy shaving in all areas of the body
5-Setting adjustable length comb to keep, trim and maintain your desired remaining body hair to one of the five predetermined length settings
Can be used wet or dry and cleans easily by removing top blade unit and rinsing with water
Rechargeable with quick-charging and operates at optimum power between recharges

MANGROOMER Essential Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer

Product Features

MANGROOMER’s cutting-edge blade design enables extremely close results without the potential of ingrown hairs
Can be used wet or dry and cleans easily by rinsing with water
Features non-slip rubberized grip for maximum control and comfort
Protective cap with low-profile design offers privacy and discreet storage

Mangroomer is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a Mangroomer Essential Private Body Shaver. Thank you Mangroomer for the review products and for sponsoring this manly give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US and Canadian Residents.

Mangroomer Essential Private Body Shaver on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Mangroomer and let me which product you like best. Leave your answer as a comment on this blog 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)

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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 done once per give-away.

6. 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.

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.

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· 7:03 pm

Winterthur Store, Lindsay Throw Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently asked to select a product from Winterthur Store to review. Winterthur Store carries products for home decor, entertaining, outdoor living, bedding, linens, books and gifts. After spending a very long time browsing their immense selection of quality products, I chose the Lindsay Throw. It looked gorgeous and so cozy in the picture, and in person it is even more fabulous. This beautiful fully hand crafted design is constructed from all-natural fabrics and is embellished with intricate hand detailing. The throw is machine washable and can be tumbled dried as well. This is the kind of throw I am going to love cuddling under while on the couch. This generous 50″ by 60″ quilted throw adds a splash of color and style anywhere you put it.

Lindsay Throw

I am happy to let you know that Winterthur Store is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky winner will win their own Lindsay Throw. Thank you Winterthur Store for the review throw and for sponsoring this beautiful give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US Residents.

Winterthur Store Lindsay Throw Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit W interthur Store and let me know another product you like. Leave your answer as a comment on this blog 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 Winterthur Store 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.

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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 done once per give-away.

7. 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.

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.

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· 6:02 pm

Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens Review & Giveaway!!! {Giveaway Ended}

I was absolutely ecstatic when Tamron contacted me to do a review on their AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens. My Canon 60D is more like an extension of my arm. Rarely, am I anywhere without my camera. Most of the time I shoot with a 17-55mm, and zooming requires me to change to my 55-250 mm. This is good, but not great when you are on the beach and don’t want to chance changing lenses with blowing sand and surf. On our recent vacation, this was a huge hassle, because I either had to chance changing the lens or try to make it work with one or the other. Now with this Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens, I am able to have the best of both worlds in one lens.

One instance where this lens would have been great, was last year. My friend and I were on a walk and saw a black bear that was down the road. My Canon 17-55 mm could not make him more than a black blob in the distance. This lens would have been perfect. I took it out today and was very impressed with the lens. First it is light, which is great because I usually walk with my camera. I love the range, it really can’t be beat. The images are sharp, crisp and well focused. I would not use it as my portrait lens in my studio but as an all around lens, I am very impressed. I cannot wait to really put this lens through the paces. I look forward to the ability to capture images that would have required me to change lenses. If you are looking for a great all-purpose lens that will go the distance, then you should try the Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens . The auto focus works great and the vibration compensation mechanism is flawless. Compatible mounts are Nikon, Canon and Sony.

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Now you can without a doubt.

Much better!!!

He came all the way down, he gets some apples.

What’s that?

Aha!!!

What’s out there?

I can see clearly now.

Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon

The Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC PZD AF Lens for Canon is a 15x high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras using the more compact (APS-C) digital size image sensors. The focal length of this lens is equivalent to approx. 28-419mm in 35mm format. Designed as an “all-in-one” lens, it will meet almost all photographic opportunities without changing lenses.

The addition of PZD (Piezo Drive) ultrasonic autofocus motor helps make this lens lighter, short and slimmer than any previous lens in this category, and provides faster, quieter auto-focusing.

The VC (Vibration Compensation) mechanism allows the use of shutter speeds that are much slower than otherwise possible, with no perceptible increase in image blur. It automatically detects movement of the camera and compensates for camera shake when shooting a moving object. This feature is a must in a lens with this longer range of focal length. This lens will focus down to 19.3″ (0.49 m) throughout the zoom range.

This lens is designed exclusively for DSLR cameras with smaller-size sensors. It is NOT compatible with 35mm film cameras and DSLR cameras with image sensors larger than 24 x 16mm.

Compact, lightweight 15x zoom lens

For use with Canon digital SLR cameras

For APS-C image sensor cameras

Vibration Compensation (VC) system is incorporated into the lens

A new level of compactness, performance, and speed is achieved with the addition of PZD (Piezo Drive), an innovative ultrasonic autofocus motor based on an advanced piezoelectric design

Special Glass Optimized for Digital SLR: Three hybrid aspherical lens elements and two LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements are used to accomplish effective compensation of on-axis and lateral chromatic aberrations, a critical factor to enhance the optical quality in digital photography.

Di-II Series Design

Design has been improved by adding a gold-colored band between the focus and zoom rings to enhance the appearance and make it stand out as a Di II lens. The rubber patterns of the zoom and focus control rings have been improved at the same time to compliment the digital camera design style and to provide better handling.

The Give-Away:

Tamron is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win their own Tamron AF18-270mm

f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC PZD AF Lens. Thank you Tamron for the review lens and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US Residents.

Tamron AF18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC PZD AF Lens Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Tell me how this lens would benefit your photography. Leave your answer as a comment on this blog 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)

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6. 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.

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Good Luck Everyone!!! Give Away Ends November 4th at 12am EST. Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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