Brains! @ThinkGeek

Unique jewelry is awesome. I'm finally to the point I can wear jewelry again because the babies are big enough to pretty much leave it alone.  This is huge.  I LOVE wearing bracelets and necklaces, and for the most part it's nothing fancy.

A few months ago, my sissy got this AWESOME anatomical heart necklace that I was am totally jealous of.  When I came across the anatomical BRAIN necklace, I was almost beside myself.  I don't know why, I'm not particularly zombie-obsessed or anything, I just think it's freaking awesome.

See?

What's not to love about that?  It's pretty heavy for a necklace, you can definitely feel the weight.  I think my favorite part of the whole thing is that the way it stays on the necklace cord is by the brainstem wrapped back behind and up underneath.  AWESOME.  This necklace is hollow on the back side.  I'm guessing that's because it's heavy enough without all the extra weight that would be added by having it be 360 degrees of "brain-ish".

So whether you're a zombie freak, medical junky or you just like unique necklaces, this could be for you!  

Buy It!

You can find the anatomical brain necklace for $39.99 at one of my all time favorite stores, ThinkGeek.

Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

"Cancel The Mold" With #TilexClean

Eww, mold and mildew! Yep, we're going there.  Did you know that 100% of homes have these disgusting, uninvited house guests?  Well, that's an astounding statistic.  It's true, though.

Mold and mildew love the bathroom because it's humid, warm, generally dark and there's plenty of "food" for it to chow down on (*gag*).  Beyond the bathroom, mold is commonly found in window sills, refrigerator seals, under the kitchen sink, air registers and entryways. It grows in moist environments and room temperature conditions. Did you know that regular cleaning with a bleach-based product can effectively kill mold?

In general, I'm not the biggest fan of bleach, but I do use bleach-based cleaners in the bathroom to keep things under control.  I try to do it when the kids are away or at least at the other end of the apartment because I worry about them breathing that stuff in too much.  In our apartment, the bathrooms are window-less so I can't just pop open the window to air it out, or pop open the window when we're using the shower to let all the humidity out.  I'm conscious to turn the fan on when I'm in the shower (and in my bathroom, it turns on with the light, so there's really no way to forget it unless I want to shower in the dark!)  The kids' bathroom is the one I'm not very good at remembering, but since they leave the door open or I'm in there, it's not much of an issue right now.

If you're like me and don't want to use harsh cleaners all the time, or even just in between cleanings, try spraying your shower and tub with vinegar following showers.  It can help keep things at bay so you don't need to use the stronger cleaners as often.  You can also wipe down your tub and shower after use...if there's no moisture, it's harder for mold and mildew to grow! 

Tilex's new Mold Stain & Mildew Stain Remover, Refreshing Breeze can help control these mold and mildew "guests" in your home and help keep you healthier!  Mold and mildew are pretty nasty to look at (and smell, if it gets that far), but they're also bad for your health -- from allergies to severe health issues.



To celebrate the newest product to the Tilex lineup, Tilex is hosting an exciting sweepstakes with lots of cool prizes! Enter on the Tilex Facebook page and you will have a chance to win one of three 40” flat screen TVs or one of ten Netflix subscriptions. Also, if you share the news about the sweepstakes with your friends, you’ll receive an additional entry for each friend you invite.     


Disclaimer: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Tilex blogging program, for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

@pedipedfootwear: The New Spring/Summer 2012!

The pediped® Spring/Summer 2012 collection makes its debut with more than 75 new styles and color combinations across pediped® footwear's three signature lines: Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™ and Flex®.  Highlights of the collection include a new sole for the Originals® line and an expanded Adventure Line. Kids everywhere will be able to enjoy the outdoors in style with footwear featuring a trendsetting color palette of metallic, jewel tones and bright accent colors, and comfort with all shoes in the collection offering pediped’s signature comfortable fit.  With styles ranging from water-safe shoes, gladiator sandals, athletic styles, boat shoes, Mary Janes and more, pediped’s expansive Spring Summer 2012 collection includes a shoe for every need and occasion!

I have a HUGE love for pediped shoes, both for Tiny Man (I really need to come up with a big boy bloggy name for him, geesh!) and Little Miss Princess!  Here are some of my FAVORITES!  I've been pinning them on Pinterest all over the place, so if you follow, please forgive me for the overabundance!

Seriously.  I.LOVE.THESE.SHOES!!

Don't forget, you can sign up to be a pediped Insider on www.pediped.com to be the first to know on special promotions, new product introductions and more!

Cellunlocker.net Review!

I tried something completely foreign to me a couple nights ago. I had a cell phone that I wanted to unlock and wasn't really sure how to go about it. I hit Google for some info.  I knew I didn't want to pay the amounts that I know are charged at phone places and thought there had to be some better way.

I'm not particularly phone smart, I've got enough "techy smarts" I suppose..I manage to do this blog and I use my computer for hours each day.  I wasn't sure if I'd be able to figure out the cell phone unlock though.

I searched for my particular phone (Samsung Exhibit 4G) and everything I found kept pointing back to Cellunlocker.net.  I was wary, I'll admit, I mean how many scam-type sites are there out there?  Once I felt that I had read enough positive things, I decided to give it a try. 

It was SUPER easy.  They walk you through the whole thing, you put in your phone's IMEI number (they tell you how to find it), your email address and name.  If there's an unlock code for your phone, they tell you so and you can proceed to the payment screen.  I LOVE that they take PayPal, it made me much more confident to purchase because I know my info is safe with PayPal and that they have their own guarantee (so if the unlock code didn't show up, I felt like I had a back up plan).  The unlock codes are $24.99 -- totally worth it in my opinion, you can do it yourself at home, you don't have to send your phone anywhere and it's at least HALF of what you would pay if you took it in somewhere if you don't "know a guy."

With it being President's Day, I wasn't sure how long it would take or if someone had to be there to manually send the code or something.  Nope, it's all automated.  Within minutes, I had the email with the unlock number!  That email walked me through how to put the code in, and quite honestly, within minutes I was using my new-to-me phone with my SIM card! 

I'm so excited to have a smart phone now!  I don't use all the capabilities, but it's fabulous to feel "like everyone else" in this little way!

ScentSationals Review

ScentSationals Wickless Candle is a wax melting warmer and the fabulous scents to go along with it!  I love making my home smell good, I have 2 cats and 2 babies in diapers, so anything to keep the smells down is HIGH on my "for me" list! 

We had the opportunity to check out a couple of warmers and some yummy scented wax.  I love the plugin warmers for in the bathroom.  They don't take up any counter space and they're up out of the way of the kids. 

The wax is great, it smells delicious and it lasts just as long as other brands I've tried (and it's much better than the kind I bought from a retail store, to be honest)  I love, love, LOVE the price, $3.99 regular priced!  There are six cubes per package, so when you split that up and figure each one lasts a couple of days (the way I let them stay on, it lasts a lot longer if you don't turn them on and leave them on like I do!) that's a far better price than for a candle.  The warmers are a lot safer too, no flames, no fire hazard.


Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

BOB THE BUILDER: HERE TO HELP

If you build it, they will help! Preschool favorite Bob the Builder™ and his Can-Do Crew are back for all new construction action and exciting adventures in Bob the Builder: Here To Help coming to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand February 21, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Whether they’re being extra helpful on the job, making sure the local stage show goes on, celebrating a good friend’s birthday or just having fun, Bob and his company lay the foundation for super-sized adventure, ready with the tools and the teamwork to teach even the youngest builder that the Fun is in Getting It Done!

Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew are Here To Help in this action packed collection as they get the job done and share tales of teamwork from the building yard. Scoop and Lofty learn that they can accomplish a lot with a little help from their friends; Scrambler is in for a big surprise when he accidentally frightens Lofty and must dig deep to repair his friend’s confidence; Scoop needs a truckload of teamwork to save Wendy’s birthday celebration and Scratch learns there’s no one star of the show as everyone must work together to save Fixham’s History Day celebration. Dizzy spins some chaos on the lighthouse ramp and must rely on teamwork – and a newfound talent for wheelies – to fix the mess. Join Bob and his machine team as they lend helping hands, scoops, cranes, shovels and more to build lasting friendships in these Can-Do tales of teamwork and fun! 



Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

BARNEY™: MOVIE PACK 3-DVD SET

Looking for quality movie time with the kids at a great price? Barney™ has a tee-rific deal for you! For the first time ever, enjoy three Barney movies filled with fun, friends, music and more with the Barney: Movie Pack 3-DVD Set, arriving February 21, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. It’s a three-DVD movie adventure with Barney and his playground friends as they travel to the Rainforest, learn the ABCs and take a vacation to exotic lands all for an incredible low price of $19.98.

Trusted by moms and adored by children, Barney displays sharing, caring, imagining, dancing and learning on television and through digital media, live events, home entertainment, toys and publishing. The Emmy® award-winning series, Barney & Friends™ is one of the top-rated preschool shows today, airing on PBS KIDS® and Sprout®. From a super safari to exploration of the animal kingdom to exciting vacation destinations, Barney and his pals deliver a dino-mite time with every viewing!

Included in this set are:

Barney: Jungle Friends
Barney: Animal ABC’s
Barney: Let’s Go On Vacation




Disclaimer: I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.