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June 29, 2011 · 1:41 pm

Tender Corporation EASY CARE® FIRST AID KIT, Kids Afterbite & Naturapel Review & Give-Away!!!

Well, Summer is here and that means lots of outdoor activities and traveling.  We never want to think of anyone getting hurt or sick when we think of our summer plans, but it is something we need to be prepared for.  Having a good first aid kit when camping, hiking, and traveling is a must.  Tender Corporation sent me their Easy Care First Aid Kit to review.  This great kit is light, easy to pack and comes in a soft sided zippered case.

The Easy Care® First Aid Kit organizes first aid by injury complete with EZ Care® bi-lingual instructions inside each injury compartment. Easy Care® First Aid Kits are equipped with premium hospital quality instruments. There’s no faster, more efficient way to treat common ailments or even life-threatening emergencies that can happen at home or on the road.

Tender Corporation also send me some of their other products to take a look at.  They sent  AfterBite Kids, Natrapel DEET FREE Insect Repellent 8 Hr. Wipes and a Trauma Pak.

AfterBite® Kids is a non-stinging cream that provides soothing relief from the pain, itching and swelling of insect bites and stings. AfterBite® Kids contains baking soda, aloe vera and tea tree oil to soothe and moisturize the skin. Now you can treat even the most over-scratched bug bites without fear of painful stinging. A trusted family favorite because it works!

It’s about time – a DEET-free insect repellent that really works! Natrapel 8-hour provides 8+ hours of protection from biting insects and ticks, thanks to its CDC-recommended 20% Picaridin formula. Unlike ineffective DEET alternatives, Picaridin is the only formula that consistently shows equal or better performance than DEET in independent, clinical tests. Even better, Natrapel 8-hour is completely safe on gear and will not melt jackets, fishing line, and other synthetic materials. Individually wrapped wipes let you control the amount and location of repellent to apply.

QuikClot® Home delivers the most widely used and effective “over the counter” hemostatic agent to your first aid kit. Simply remove from the package, apply to the wound using pressure, and stop the bleeding fast. QuikClot® Home is ideal for the house, yard or shop – the perfect size for scalp lacerations or bleeding where a bandage is not enough.

Thanks to the Tender Corporation for the review samples and for providing products for a give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  One lucky blog reader will receive their own First Aid Kit, Afterbite Kids and Natrapel DEET Free Insect Repellent Wipes.

Tender Corporation First Aid Kit Bundle Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

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June 28, 2011 · 9:56 pm

DabbaWalla Go Fetch Back Pack Review & Discount Code!!!

Inspired by the legendary system of dabbawallas delivering homemade lunch to thousand of office workers in India, Dabbawalla Bags continues the tradition with a fun, functional way to tote lunch and gear for little adventurers on the go. Whether toting lunch to school, snacks for a play date or gear for an overnight adventure, kids and kids at heart are sure to fall in love with one of our 3 styles.

I was so happy to be able to connect with DabbaWalla recently.  When they told me to choose a product to review, I had a hard time deciding as they have so many great styles of lunch bags and back packs to choose from.  I finally chose the Go Fetch back pack.  This back pack is so cute and is made of a neoprene-like fabric that cushions, protects and insulates. Inside adjustable straps grow with the child or can be pulled tight when carrying as a tote, using the sturdy handle. Two inside mesh pockets provide a convenient way to stash and separate gear.  The material this back pack is made of reminds me of a wet suit and I love that it is machine washable.  The size is great for pre-school, kindergarten, play dates, overnights and travel.  The colors are bright and the design is adorable.   This is a very durable back pack that will stand up to the rough and tumble paces our little ones put their stuff through.

If you love these bags you will be happy to know that DabbaWalla is offering a special  20% discount code MR2011.  It works on all items except the outlet bags, but it does work on sale items.  The code is valid through August 15th and through the end of June there is free shipping so a great deal can be had.


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· 7:33 pm

BBs Tees Sibling Shirts Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

BBs Tees is a company that puts its focus on celebrating siblings.  BBs Tees carries styles that go above and beyond typical Big Brother/Sister t-shirts.  They also have party decor and plates that celebrate siblings.   I just love the green guitar big brother shirt.  My son’s favorite color is green and he is a guitar freak so this was right up his alley.

Take a look at BBs Tees Website and if you like what you see, you will be happy to know BBs Tees is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One blog reader will get the Big Brother or Sister Tee of their choice.   Thank you BBs Tees for the review tee and sponsoring this give-away!!!

BBs Tees Big Brother/Sister T-Shirt Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

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· 6:55 pm

Kicky Pants Bamboo Clothing Review!!!

I was recently sent 2 polo shirts from Kicky Pants to review.  For those not familiar with Kicky Pants their clothing is made from renewable Bamboo and a bit of Lycra and the result is a a super soft fabric that moves with you.  Seriously comfortable for active little ones.  Bamboo fabric is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-static.  Bamboo absorbs water 3-4 times better than cotton and keeps skin comfortable and not sticky in summer weather.  Bamboo stays 2 to 3 degrees cooler in warm weather and warmer in cold.  Have a look at the Kicky Pants Website and check out their outlet for some really great sales on some really great clothes.


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· 5:49 pm

Green Toys™ Flatbed Truck & Race Car Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

 

Recently, I was sent a Green Toys Flatbed Truck & Race Car to review.  For those of you who are not familiar with Green Toys, their toys are made out of recycled milk jugs and are made in the USA.  You can read about the interesting process on their website by clicking here.  Green Toys has a variety of toys and even tableware.

The first thing I can see is that this is a very durable toy, that is made to withstand rough and tumble play.  I explained to my four year old how the truck is made out of the milk jugs we recycle.  That was really cool for him to hear.  My 2 and 4 year old both loved the truck and race car.  The flatbed on the truck can be raised and lowered and the little race car even has a little outlet on it to show it really is a green car.  The toys are made with  no BPA, PVC, phthalates, or external coatings.  This truck and car can be easily rinsed if it gets sandy or dirty as little boys love to play hard with their cars and trucks.  Nothing to get rusty or any sharp edges to hurt little ones.  This is not only a fun toy but it is such a great company to manufacture toys this way for the children that are our future.

Green Toys is so generous to sponsor a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Green Toys Flatbed Truck & Race Car.  Thank you Green Toys for the review toy and for sponsoring this great give-away!!!

Green Toys™ Flatbed Truck & Race Car Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Take a look at the Green Toys Website and tell me another product of theirs you like, and leave it 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 July 24th  at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 12:57 am

Pet Squeak’s Porch Pups Wood Dog House Review!!!

I was delighted when I was asked by Pet Squeak to pick a dog house I would like to do a review on.  I chose the Porch Pups Wood Dog House in size Large.  We don’t keep our dogs outside but they do run a lot and hang out outside during the day and it is always nice to have a little place they can get some shade or some shelter if necessary.  This dog house arrived in a large box.

 Upon opening the box you could smell the aroma of the Cedar which is naturally resistant to pests.  The pieces were nicely packed along with the instructions and hardware.

The first step was to attach the front to the two sides and then attach the back wall.  This was very simple and the pieces fit together perfectly.

The cedar floor is 2 pieces and notched just to be fit in and is up off the ground.

The the two sections of the roof go on and are secured with four screws to each side.

Then you attach the roof ridge.

Next you attach the side porch railings to the porch floor and put it in from of the dog house and you are done!!!

Ummm, something is not right here.

So  to recap, this dog house was easy to put together.  It is constructed of high quality natural rot resistant cedar, all the pieces fit perfectly and I would definitely recommend Pet Squeak Dog Houses.  Have a look at all the different styles on their Website.  You can purchase these dog houses on Amazon.com and CSN Stores.


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June 27, 2011 · 9:19 pm

Trading Phrases Wall Decals Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was lucky to connect with Trading Phrases Wall Decals recently.  I chose to review a wall decal of 1 Corinthians.  I was able to pick my font colors and I chose violet for everything except the “Love” which I chose burgundy for.  The decal arrived in a cylinder with a burnishing tool, instructions and some test pieces if you are not used to doing this.  I used a masking tape to tape the top to my wall where I wanted it.  We checked it to make sure it was level.  Then my husband and I  (best to have 2 people for a decal this size) carefully lifted up the decal to pull off the backing.  Once we had that off,  we carefully smoothed the decal to the wall and I went to work with the burnishing tool rubbing all the printed areas and getting out any air bubbles.  When this was done I started pulling down from one corner, this needs to be done slowly because if you see anything that is not attached to the wall you just put the paper up to the wall and rub with the burnishing tool and then remove the paper again.  This happened to me on a few dots of an i but it was very easy just to rub it again and it transfered nicely to the wall.  It went very easy and I was quite impressed how well it turned out.  The last step was to put the word “Love” on the wall since that was a separate piece.  I again did the same process and I got great results.  I really love it and I am looking to order more.  The Trading Phrases Website has such a wonderful selections of wall decals.

Would you like to try this?  Then you will be pleased to hear Trading Phrases is sponsoring a give-away of a $25.00 gift code for use on their Website.  Follow the rules below and thanks to Trading Phrases for the review piece and for sponsoring the give-away on Mommy Ramblings.

Trading Phrases Wall Decals $25.00 Gift Code Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rule:

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· 11:32 am

Four Peas Toddler Backpack Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Recently, I received a Rocker Toddler Backpack to review from Four Peas.  This style is perfect for my four-year old who will be entering pre-school in the Fall.  The backpack was a huge hit with him because he loves guitars and his favorite color is green, so the green accents just added to the appeal of this backpack for him.  The backpack is the perfect size for toddlers and is roomy enough to hold all the stuff they want to cart back and forth to pre-school, day camp, play-dates or even an overnight trip.  The bag has a large compartment and a smaller zippered front compartment for smaller items.  The easily adjustable straps make it a snap to get a snug and secure fit on your child.  The quality of this bag will stand up to most anything toddlers can dish out.  It is nice to find a toddler backpack that looks good and functions well.

PRODUCT INFO:
Toddler Backpacks are made with 600 denier plus nylon, and our line is PVC free. The new toddler backpacks are 12.50″ tall X 10.5 inches wide by 5.5″ deep and are perfect for children 3 and over. They contain a zipper 3/4 around bag with a pocket on the front that is 5″ tall and a 3/4″ gusset with zipper. There are also 1 in. wide adjustable, padded shoulder straps and a padded carry handle on top.
Age: Appropriate for boys and girls ages three and older.

Features a large interior label for contact information.

Would you like to have a chance to win a Four Peas Toddler Backpack in your style choice(in-stock items only)?  You will be pleased to know that Four Peas is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  Thank you Four Peas for the review bag and for sponsoring this great give-away of your stylish and functional toddler backpacks.  Give-Away is open to US and Canadian Residents.

Four Peas Toddler Backpack Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

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June 26, 2011 · 4:19 pm

Plasmacar Review!!!

My kids just love the Plasmacar and when they say that kids won’t want to get off to share, they are right.  When we had the chance to review a Plasmacar, I was thrilled.  We are very familiar with the Plasmacar and we purchased one about a year and a half ago.  We were sent a nice new shiny red Plasmacar for the review and my husband had it together very quickly as there is not much assembly involved at all.  I really love that these cars are powered by kids.  When they put their feet on the foot pads and turn the steering wheel they move and keep moving. The PlasmaCar harnesses the natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force and friction.   These cars can hold adults and kids and many adults, though they might not want to admit it are having fun on these.  They are very sturdy and durable and will hold up well for many years of play.

Visit the Plasmacar Website and take a look at all the different color Plasmacars.  You can also become a fan of Plasmacar on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

 


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· 1:48 am

Miraclesuit Review!!!

Summer is here!!!  Time to get out the bathing suit.  This time of year strikes fear into most women.  It does not have to, Miraclesuit has got you covered.  Whatever your problem areas are, they have a suit that will help and will make you look 10 lbs. lighter in 10 minutes.  Recently, Miraclesuit sent me the Meridian Miraclesuit to try and review.  I picked the Meridian for a number of reason, first I am a swimmer, and I live on a lake.  I want a suit I can swim in and not worry that as I am jumping, diving and teaching 2 toddlers to swim that I am going to fall out of my suit.  This is an athletic suit but it looks sexy still.  One of the other reasons that drew me to pick this suit was the empire waist which is a mommy of 5 kids, best friend.  The tummy control really sold it for me and I just loved that it could do all this and not look like a matronly suit but something that will make me feel attractive.

I tried it on and I love it!!!  Seriously, I love it!!!  Wish I had it when we went on vacation in May but will definitely be using it this summer.  The tummy control is great and the suit is really flattering.  It has great support for the girls and it definitely makes me look at least 10 lbs lighter.  I think the way it makes me feel is great, instead of dreading swimsuit season I hope I can go swimming tomorrow.  If you have not tried a Miraclesuit, take my word, try one it will make you feel great.

You can see all the great styles on the Miraclesuit Website and you may want to check out their other site Miraclebody Jeans.  I think I need a pair of those, they look great.


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