Cyber Monday: Minky Couture

Cyber Monday Sales!

Minky Couture is having a 12 hour sale. Monday, November 28 from 8am-8pm get 40% off the entire website. Also get a FREE mini minky when you spend over $50. Coupon Code is CYBER2011.

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Make a Minky Couture order from 8am to 12 noon MST and receive FREE shipping! (free shipping to US only)

Cyber Monday: Eden Fantasys

The following post is for adults.  Images are kid-friendly, but the links are not.  Please don't open them with little eyes watching :)

EdenFantasys is having a huge Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale! There's 20% off store wide if you use code "HOLIDAY" and 20, 25, 30, 40, 50, 60 and even 70% off on TONS of stuff! What a fabulous time to try something new! I should mention that the 20% off won't work on the stuff that's already on sale, but if there's something you've had your eye on for awhile and wanted to wait until it was a little cheaper to save some money, you may want to consider it now. :)

I was wandering around on there recently and discovered they have a whole line of bath and body type products.

I very much want to check out this Celebrate it's a slice duo (with scented "It's a slice" velveteen hand creme and "It's a slice" supremely rich bath & shower froth) by Cake Beauty! I've heard nothing but good things about the brand and I'm super excited to see EdenFantasys branching out with the bath and body goodies! What a great time of year for it too, perfect for gift giving or even just for yourself! Nothing like a warm bath on a cold night!

 

Disclaimer: This post brought to you by EdenFantasys, an online retailer of sex toys.

Amazon Black Friday Deals

Have you guys seen the amazing deals for Amazon Black Friday? They're changing all day, but there are some great ones coming up in the handy little scrolly bar!  Everything from new Blu Ray and DVDs to toys and electronics.  It's a great time to use up any gift cards you may have accumulated through Swagbucks!!

To you all...

BabyLegs Cyber Monday Sale!

'Twas the Night Before Christmas Blu Ray #GiftGuide

In this remastered deluxe edition, now available on Blu Ray, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is another classic to be shared with the entire family!

For some unexplained reason, letters to Santa Claus are being returned to the children of Junctionville. It seems some sour soul has angered St. Nick, calling Christmas "a fraudulent myth!" The skeptical rodent Albert Mouse has to be brought to his senses "and let up a little on the wonder why." How Albert is persuaded to change his tune paves the way for Santa's jolly return to Junctionville -- and the joyous finale of this charming animated fable inspired by Clement Moore's poem. Joel Grey, Tammy Grimes, John McGiver and George Gobel are featured voices.

Check out this quick clip!

Buy It!

You can find 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Deluxe Edition) [Blu-ray] on Amazon for $19.99.


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@OrbFactory #Review #Giveaway #GiftGuide

The Orb Factory Limited, located in Halifax Nova Scotia, is a provider of award winning crafts & activities products.  They have crafts and activities for all ages, both boys and girls.

We had the opportunity to try out one of their best selling "Sticky Mosaics" kits in Talker Man's preschool age category.

As you can see, the My First Sticky Mosaics Pets kit is bright, colorful and made for ages 3 and up.  Talker Man is 4 and LOVES to do art projects, so I knew he would be excited to check this out.

This particular mosaics kit comes with 5 fun designs, 1000+ sticky foam pieces and even the hangers to allow your little one to hang their artwork on the wall or bulletin board!

Talker Man chose the cat to create first.  He did an incredible job and had no trouble at all manipulating the foam pieces and matching them up to their correct spots on the board!  It's like a "color by numbers" only you're using foam colors and shapes to create your artwork.

If your child happens to have an "oops" and puts the wrong piece down or you have a perfectionist who wants the piece to be in exactly the right place (ahem, Talker Man), the boards are made of a glossy paper/cardboard that allows you to easily remove and restick.  The foam piece even stays sticky and yes, the adhesive stays on the foam so you don't have sticky gunk on the board where the mistake was fixed.

The Orb Factory has LOTS of fun projects and activities that come with everything you need to create some fabulous masterpieces!  One of these kits would be a great holiday gift for a budding artist and you (or their mom and dad) will love that everything is right there and you shouldn't have to go looking for supplies!

Buy It!

You can purchase this kit from The Orb Factory for $9.99.

Win It!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) My First Sticky Mosaics Pets kit.

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 22, 2011 until Tuesday, December 6, 2011.

This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only.

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Smurfs Holiday Celebration #GiftGuide

In this new Smurfs collection, The Smurfs' Christmas Special and 'Tis The Season To Be Smurfy are brought together on one DVD for your viewing pleasure!

In the Emmy Award nominated The Smurfs’ Christmas Special, the Smurfs encounter two children, Guinevere and William, who have lost their way in the snowy woods after a mysterious stranger prompts their sleigh to turn over. Before reuniting the kids with their family, the Smurfs invite them to their village to enjoy in their annual Christmas celebration which includes gifts, treats, singing and dancing. Thinking Papa Smurf is Santa Claus and the rest of the Smurfs are his Elves, Guinevere and William blissfully partake in the holiday merry making. The mysterious stranger however, still lurks in the woods in hopes of capturing the kids. He goes so far as enticing the evil Gargamel to help him kidnap the two. Will the Smurfs help Guinevere and William reunite with their family?

In ‘Tis The Season To Be Smurfy, Grandpa Smurf and Sassette visit a village to witness how human beings celebrate the holidays. While at the village, they are touched by the plight of Gustav, a poor, aging toymaker whose wife Elise is hopelessly ill. Determined to help them, Grandpa and Sassette call on their fellow Smurfs to bring some Christmas cheer into the old couple’s lives. Overnight, they lavishly decorate Gustav and Elise’s home with a Christmas tree, gifts and treats. The authorities however, accuse the poor couple of having pick-pocketed a villager in order to afford their extravagant feast. Will the Smurfs come to their rescue before the sheriff arrests Gustav on Christmas day?

Check out this quick clip!

Buy It!

You can find Smurfs Holiday Celebration for $9.99 on Amazon.

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

Happy Tales Publishing: Christmas Coloring Contest!

Happy Tales Publishing is hosting their first annual coloring contest!  There are three age groups for participants (5 and under, 6-7 years and 8-10 years).  This is a great opportunity for your little one to be creative and possibly win a prize!

Happy Tales Publishing is a children's storybook publishing house based in Bermuda that aims to improve the reading level of children through stories that entertain and educate. Each book is also available in a multi-language format, giving children the opportunity to read their favorite story in both English and another language.

Keep an eye on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for an upcoming review and giveaway of Happy Tales Publishing children's books!

#Winner

Congratulations to the winner of the Cocoa Well giveaway...

amramazon280!!

Winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond :)

Earth Mama: Zero Toxin Soaps (@earthmamahq #Giveaway)

With all the news about toxins in certain mass-produced baby soap brands, Earth Mama, Angel Baby has FABULOUS zero-toxin soaps for not only baby, but the entire family.

No matter your age, toxins aren't healthy, so why should we have to "settle" for slathering ourselves in chemicals to clean our bodies?  Yuck.

Did you know that newly released data from the CDC finds that levels of triclosan in humans have increased by 50% since 2004?  That's only a few years and a HUGE increase!  Triclosan is shown to alter thyroid function and other studies have found that due to its extensive use in consumer goods, triclosan and its metabolites are present in fish, umbilical cord blood and even human milk.  Did you know that?  'Cause I sure didn't.  I don't like the idea of passing something that could potentially harm my baby and not even being aware of it, breastfeeding is supposed to be healthy, not harmful!

[/End Rant] 

Back to Earth Mama, Angel Baby and their awesome "no worries" soaps! Earth Mama makes it easy to avoid this toxic chemical with four soaps made with pure, clean, USDA Certified Made With Organic ingredients.

The four soaps we had the opportunity to try out are as follows!

- Naturally calming Lavender Vanilla Calm & Clean Hand to Toe Wash
- Truly unscented Natural Non-Scents Hand to Toe Wash
- Exhilarating, queasy-busting Ginger Lime Happy Mama Hand to Toe Wash
- Gentle Vanilla Sweet orange Angel Baby Shampoo & Body Wash

I love that these are pure, clean and certified organic. One less thing to worry about? Yes, please!!

Buy It! 

You can purchase these soaps directly from Earth Mama Angel Baby, they have a couple of different sizes for you to choose from!

Win It! 

Giveaway Prize: One (1) 5.3 ounce bottle of the winner's choice of soaps listed above!

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 18, 2011 until Friday, December 2, 2011.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

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Frosty's Winter Wonderland Deluxe Edition DVD #GiftGuide

In this remastered deluxe edition of the 1976 animated feature starring Andy Griffith and Shelley Winters, Frosty the Snowman's marriage is threatened by jealous Jack Frost.

Check out this quick clip!




You can find games, wallpapers and much more on Frosty's website!

Buy It!

You can find Frosty's Winter Wonderland for $14.99.

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

@Mertado - Online Social Shopping #Review #Giveaway

Mertado.com is an online social shopping website that sells top of the line home and kitchen products at up to 70% off!  We had the opportunity to check out one of their recent products, a Coral Springs Home Plush blanket and it appears to be pretty top of the line to me!

Just in time for the cold weather, this super soft, luxurious blanket was quickly snatched up by Tiny Man and has been on his bed since coming out of the packaging!  Little guy covers up with it to sleep, and it's twin size fits perfectly on his bed!

Built on the Facebook social media platform, the Mertado site allows shoppers to recommend purchases, see what their friends are buying, and interact with their network while shopping for their favorite brands at deeply discounted prices. Mertado has tapped Food Network TV veteran Curtis Aikens to tape exclusive segments for Mertado TV -- a unique series of videos on the site that highlight recipes, tips, and tricks for using goods purchased on Mertado.com.

Sign up is quick and easy and it's only moments before you're on your way to finding some fabulous deals!

Win It!

Giveaway has ended, congratulations to the winner!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) Coral Springs Home Plush blanket worth $35+ from Mertado.com

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 18, 2011 until Friday, December 2, 2011.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

Mandatory:
1) Tell us: Are you shopping online this holiday season?

Extras: (Please leave separate entries for each, each extra is worth 1 entry unless otherwise stated.)
2) Become a free member of Mertado.com by clicking on this link and then come back and tell us you did so. (2 entries, please leave 2 comments)
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Disclaimer: This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media.  I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

Sneak Peek: Brave (In Disney Digital 3D)

 

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In “Brave,” a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.

Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humor enjoyed by audiences of all ages. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Holiday Must Have: @Energizer Batteries!! #Giveaway

It's Christmas morning and you hear, "Hey mom, do you have any batteries? My toy didn't come with any." Did that thought just send a shock of dread down your spine?  Be prepared this year with batteries from Energizer!

Energizer has just the solution to help you get a jump start on the holidays -- batteries for the gifts and a free online movie on demand rental to help with the relaxation. Simply purchase a package of specially-marked Energizer® Ultimate Lithium, Energizer® Advanced Lithium or Energizer® Recharge AA batteries and you will receive a free online movie on demand rental reward that can be redeemed at Blockbuster.com, Amazon.com, iTunes.com, or the YouTube store.

To get your free movie, just follow the steps below!

1. Visit www.energizer.com/movies

2. Follow the instructions to input your battery pack codes.  ***Please note: this promotion is limited to one (1) REWARD CERTIFICATE PER PERSON/HOUSEHOLD/E-MAIL ADDRESS. 
3. The last day to redeem codes is 4/30/12 at 11:59 p.m. ET
4. Your Reward Certificate does expire and must be redeemed for your online movie rental within 2 months from the date of issuance. Redemption of the Reward Certificate is subject to all terms and conditions and policies imposed by Hollywood Movie Money On-Demand Rewards.

Win It!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) Energizer Prize Package including two packs of either Energizer® Lithium or Energizer® Recharge batteries (or a combination of both) marked with special codes to redeem for your movie!

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 17, 2011 until Thursday, December 1, 2011.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

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1) Tell us: Have you ever forgotten to pick up the batteries for a gift?

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Gyro Bowl #Review #Giveaway #GiftGuide

The Gyro Bowl is a fabulous little invention.  Talker Man has been begging for one for quite some time now, but I'm not so much an "order off the tv" kind of mama!  I thought I'd wait until they came out in stores and check them out in person before actually getting one.

When we had the opportunity to review the Gyro Bowl for all you fabulous readers, Talker Man was in little boy excitement-heaven!  He couldn't wait to put it to use!  The Gyro Bowl is a nice kid-friendly bowl that rotates 360 degrees to prevent spilling.  It's been used for everything from cereal to Legos and everything stays in when Talker Man uses it!  Tiny Man, however, is a different story.  He quickly figured out that if you hold the inner bowl, you can dump the cereal.  My boy is too smart ;)  I still think the bowl is great and we've had no accidental spills, just Tiny Man's "on purpose" spills.

The Gyro Bowl is top rack dishwasher safe, and as always, you know we tried that out.  It came through just fine and was perfectly clean.  I like that it has a lid too, it keeps snacks fresh and makes it easy to toss into the diaper bag (more so nothing else falls into it than for worries of it spilling, like I said, we've had no accidental spills!)  The Gyro Bowl is BPA free and is NOT microwave safe...not that I can figure out what you would want to microwave it for ;)

Buy It!

You can purchase the Gyro Bowl from their website for $14.99 + shipping and handling.  Right now, if you purchase online, you can get a second bowl free!  This would make a great Christmas gift for your little spill-maker and will save you time cleaning cereal up off the floor!

Win It!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) Gyro Bowl.

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 17, 2011 until Thursday, December 1, 2011.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.

Mandatory:
1) Tell us: What would you put in your Gyro Bowl?

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The Original Christmas Classics Blu-Ray #GiftGuide

Sometimes the classics are just better than the newest thing out there. Christmas movies are no exception!  The four classic Christmas TV specials can now be found on Blu-Ray, making it easy for you to pull them out any night of the week to share with your family.

The cute and family-friendly box set contains four of the most beloved holiday TV specials of all time, including the Rankin/Bass classics “Frosty the Snowman,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town” and “Frosty Returns.” Watching these iconic TV specials are part of the American holiday tradition, just like baking cookies or trimming the Christmas tree! The holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without them!!

Buy It!

You can find The Original Christmas Classics [Blu-ray] on Amazon for $44.95!


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

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

Searching for a quick and convenient side dish that appeals to all of your hungry eaters? Thanks to Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Vegetables with Pasta, pleasing your entire family just became an easy fix.

Making meal time easier than ever, Green Giant has introduced vegetables with pasta and savory sauces to their already convenient and tasty line-up of Valley Fresh Steamers frozen mixes.

New Valley Fresh Steamers Vegetables with Pasta varieties include:

-Macaroni and Cheese Sauce with Broccoli - classic elbow pasta and broccoli in a mouth watering cheese sauce

-Pasta and Vegetables with Alfredo Sauce – delicious corkscrew pasta with carrots and broccoli in a savory Alfredo sauce Steam-in-the-bag sides will have your family asking for seconds.

Join in the conversation today on the Green Giant Facebook page.

Win It!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) Green Giant Prize package including:

• 2 Green Giant placemats
• Broccoli stress reliever
• 32 oz. serving bowl
• Surprise face serving spoon
• A VIP coupon for the new Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 14, 2011 until Monday, November 28, 2011.

Mandatory:
1) Tell us: Do you ever have to be creative to get your child(ren) to eat vegetables?

Extras: (Please leave separate entries for each, each extra is worth 1 entry unless otherwise stated.)
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Disclosure: Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Happiness is… Peanuts ™: Snow Days #GiftGuide

There's nothing better than cuddling up with the family, some popcorn and hot cocoa!  It makes memories your kids will remember and it's fun for mom and dad to relax and let go of holiday stresses for a bit as well!

Everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang is at it again in Happiness is…Peanuts ™: Snow Days. Follow Snoopy and gang in an episode from The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show and the newly re-mastered classic She’s a Good Skate, Charlie Brown TV special all on one DVD! 

You can own Happiness is…Peanuts ™: Snow Days now on DVD!

Here's the sneak peek clip, for your viewing pleasure!


 

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

Kroger $25 Gift Card #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

Want to save even more when shopping at Kroger? Purchase any four participating General Mills products* that your family knows and loves and Kroger will reward you for your purchases. It’s that simple! Head to your local Kroger to take advantage of this great offer:

From November 13th through November 26th, with the purchase of any four participating General Mills products, you will either receive free milk (up to $3; limit of 2) or to receive $3 off your shopping order**


Look for some of your favorite participating General Mills products like Cheerios, Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies, Nature Valley Bars and Fiber One Bars.

Promotion varies in different locations. Please be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for specific deals and offers which include Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy.

Win It!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) $25 Gift Card to the Kroger Family of stores.

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 11, 2011 until Friday, November 25, 2011.

Mandatory:
1) Tell us participating General Mills products you plan to stock up on during the promotion!

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*Excludes General Mills meal and baking products including; Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Progresso, Hamburger Helper, Macaroni Grill, Wanchai Ferry, Yoplait **Promotion varies based on store location; check your local Kroger store for details (Cash Offer: Mid South, Delta, Mid Atlantic, SW Louisiana stores, Central Missouri stores and Dillons Missouri stores)

Disclosure: The Kroger gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Kroger and General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon When You Take the North "Poll"

Melissa & Doug want you to tell them which of their educational toys you think is the best! Just click on the image below to place your vote in the North "Poll!" You'll Get a Melissa & Doug 25% Off Coupon** to use at MelissaAndDoug.com just for voting!

Disclaimer: I will receive a Melissa & Doug gift certificate for the publishing of this post. No other compensation was received.

@ThinkGeek Soft Kitty Babydoll Tee #GiftGuide

A perfect gift for your favorite "The Big Bang Theory" girl! The Soft Kitty Babydoll tee is fabulous!  It's a unique one that not everyone will have, and face it, it's not always easy to find something like that!

We don't always agree with her perspective, but Sheldon's mother certainly knows how to manage Sheldon. She's got years of experience (even if slightly abbreviated since Sheldon went to college at 11) in handling his quirky personality. Genetically, she may have given Sheldon his eyes and knees, but the far more significant gift arrived not via DNA but sound waves. That's right. We're talking about "Soft Kitty," everybody's favorite contagious lullaby. (See what we did there?) Sing it with us. You know the words. 

Buy It! 

This super soft, super cute shirt can be found on ThinkGeek for $19.99! (Though the XXL size is $20.99)


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

@Carmex Skin Care #Review and #Giveaway

For over 70 years people have come to love the healing power of Carmex lip balms. Finally, Carmex Skin Care is here with a new solution to heal, soothe and moisturize your dry skin.  As a member of the Carmex Blog Squad, I had the opportunity to try out the new skin care goodies!

Carmex Healing Lotion is made with rich healing ingredients, including Aloe and Vitamin E, to nourish and moisturize skin.  When used daily, this healing lotion will help protect your skin and keep the dryness away.  With winter coming, you can bet that dry skin will be coming along with it and the healing lotion will be great for helping keep dry skin from being an issue!

Carmex Healing Cream is also available, made with 9 healing ingredients that penetrate and help repair your very dry, rough or cracked skin (think dry hands, elbows, feet, etc).  I keep this in my purse, I absolutely love it!  It absorbs well and there's no greasiness.  A little bit goes a long way and it makes my dry hands happy ;)

Both are lightly scented, just enough to smell good, not enough to be overpowering or even really all that noticeable after a few minutes.

Win It!

Giveaway Prize: One (1) Carmex prize pack including:
1 Carmex Healing Lotion
1 Carmex Healing Cream
1 Travel size Carmex Healing Lotion
1 Travel size Carmex Healing Cream

Entries: I must be able to easily find an email address for the winner. If it isn't in your visible profile, please include it in your comment. If you're chosen and I can't find an email address, I'll be forced to choose another winner. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email before another winner is chosen.

This giveaway will run from today, November 9, 2011 until Wednesday, November 23, 2011.

This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Mandatory:
1) Head over to Carmex and tell us your favorite product!

Extras: (Please leave separate entries for each, each extra is worth 1 entry unless otherwise stated.)
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6) "Fan" Cars, Trucks and Teething Rings on Facebook. 

7) "Fan" Carmex on Facebook.

8) Subscribe to my blog feed.

9) Grab my button and display it on your blog.

10) Enter any of my other giveaways (1 extra entry for each giveaway entered, post separate comments)

11) Blog about this giveaway (5 entries, please post 5 comments)

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

Guest Post: Pay Less for Car Insurance

How much are you spending on car insurance? It is probably a big chunk of money, but thanks to these few tips it does not have to be.

1. Pay your bill yearly- By paying your auto insurance bill every year instead of monthly or quarterly you will reduce your overall cost. Insurance companies usually add on processing fees and other fees when you pay quarterly or monthly.

2. Compare auto insurance- Find the best rate possible by comparing the rates of your current insurance company to the rates of others. Your insurance company may be willing to do this for you. You may find another company can offer you a better rate.

3. Ask about discounts- Insurance companies offer a wide variety of discounts to drivers. There are safe driver discounts and good student discounts, and these are just two of the most popular. There are a lot more discounts available. It is most likely that you qualify for one discount or another, so be sure to ask your company about these discounts.

4. Stay loyal- It is not a good idea to jump from insurance company to insurance company. If you are displeased with your current company, try to find a new company you will stay with for a longer period of time. 

5. Drive smart- It is no secret that safe drivers get better policies and rates. Therefore, drive smart every time you get behind the wheel, which means no texting, no talking on the phone and always avoiding other distractions.

Monique Rowe is a guest writer for Compare Auto Insurance and also writes about paying less on everything, on her blog: The One Income Dollar.

EdenFantasys Clubwear Collection

The following post is for adults.  Images are kid-friendly, but the links are not.  Please don't open them with little eyes watching :)

Oh goodness, EdenFantasys has gotten some super cute clothes in! They call them their "Clubwear Collection" I chose a couple of fantastic shirts a few weeks ago and overall, I'm pretty happy with them! Fair warning though, they run SMALL. I bought mediums and really should have gone with larges to feel a little more comfortable.

This Flirty Ruffles Top featuring a short sleeve silhouette with scoop neckline, fitted bodice and belted waistline is one of my favorites.  I ordered it, but since I got a medium it just didn't fit so I passed it on to someone else.  The waist is very tight and doesn't have much give so it was hard to get on.  I may try ordering a large just because I REALLY like the look.

They have more than just shirts though, there are some cute dresses and a pretty good sized selection of leggings as well.  There are a lot that I like, but with the slightly off sizing I'm a little nervous at ordering again.  (Mostly because I hate ordering a larger size than I think I need, lol!  Vain much?)

Disclaimer: This post brought to you by EdenFantasys, an online retailer of sex toys.

@Kashi TLC Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered Granola Bars #Review

Looking for a good-for-you granola bar that also tastes good? Kashi’s all natural TLC^® Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered Granola Bars start with a chewy granola base made with peanut butter and peanut chunks for a nutty flavor. A thick layer of real soft fruit mixed with rich, dark chocolate tops the granola along with roasted runner peanuts and dark chocolate pieces for hearty, natural goodness you can see and taste. And they’re nutritious, too!

Kashi^® TLC^® Peanutty Dark Chocolate Layered Granola Bars are:

• Free of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and unnatural preservatives
• Full of real nutrition: 7 grams of whole grains, 4 grams of fiber, and 4 grams of protein from peanuts and soy crisps

What we thought!

We had the chance to share these with friends and family and the ONLY one with a complaint was Talker Man (because he "doesn't like nuts").  Tiny Man loves to eat them for a quick breakfast or snack in the afternoon and we've purchased several boxes since having the opportunity to try them for ourselves!

I love the chocolate layer, it's delicious, honestly, some of the best tasting chocolate I've had in a long time.  Even better that it's full of nutrients and doesn't taste that way.  We call them candy bars in our house because the chocolate makes them much more treat-like.

We give these Kashi goodies 2 thumbs WAY up!


Disclaimer: In partnership with the Moms Meet program, I was sent product from the above company in return for my honest opinion and review. No other compensation was received.

VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy #GiftGuide

I love VeggieTales videos...I can remember watching them in school and even then we thought it was a great break from the usual class activities!  I like being able to sing along with the kids and enjoy watching with them.  This holiday season there's an all new holiday-themed VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy!

In this Veggie-version of a holiday classic, Junior Asparagus stars as The Little Drummer Boy, a lonely child who finds the true meaning of Christmas when he stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus. A story of generosity, hope and love, this timeless tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere!

Bonus Features:

• Audio Commentary
• “The Little Drummer Boy” Music Video
• Sing-Along Songs—“The 8 Polish Foods of Christmas” and “Can’t Smile Without Ewe”
• Behind the Music of “The Little Drummer Boy”
• Visit a Drum Factory with Junior
• Family Activity—Make Your Own Drum
• Interactive Book Preview—Christmas Is Finally Here

The boys have asked over and over to watch this one and I'm only happy to oblige!

Buy It!

You can find VeggieTales: Little Drummer Boy for $11.99 on Amazon.  


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

Real Moms Love to Eat #RMLTE

I love finding new books, and now with the baby getting older, I'm *hoping* the amount of time I have to read increases.  This book, "Real Moms Love to Eat" is written by fellow blogger, Beth Aldrich with Eve Adamson.

The book is broken down in three sections, which include a fun and easy-to-follow 10-part plan for moms to implement to make gradual, life-long changes in their approach to food and 21 days of meal suggestions,tips, recipes and lifestyle changes—all to help you continue your love affair with food to look fabulous. Beth’s approach to healthy eating is simple and realistic for busy moms. You’ll learn a lot about the food you eat and how it impacts your body and still have loads of fun experiencing new foods and enjoying your life.

Beth’s approach to healthy eating, losing weight and feeling fabulous, is simple and realistic for busy moms. You’ll learn a lot about the food you eat and how it impacts your body and still have loads of fun experiencing new foods and enjoying life.

Interested?  I am!  You can pre-order "Real Moms Love to Eat" and be entered to win prizes!  There are new prizes added weekly, so be sure to check it out!  

Disclaimer: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Beth Aldrich - Real Moms Love to Eat blogging program, for a chance to get 3,000 My SocialMoms Rewards points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.