FRECKLES GALORE CRAYON ROLL UP REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

Carrie at Freckles Galore was kind enough to let me do a review and giveaway on the Crayon Roll Up - Here Kitty Kitty. My daughter Brielle loves to color and she brings this Crayon Roll Up with her to Grandma's, Doctor visits and when we are in the car on trips.

The Crayon Roll Up is perfect to keep all your crayons together all rolled up in a row. What a fun great idea for any children who loves to color. This Crayon Roll Up measures"16x4.5" when open and holds 16 crayons which are included. When it is rolled up it measures 4.5 x3". Take this Crayon Roll Up wherever you and your little ones go. Because of it's size, it can fit in a purse or a diaper bag. This Crayon Roll Up is machine washable.

Carrie at Freckles Galore also makes Baby Doll Diapers. Here is the Doll Diaper Set - Flannel Piggy and Floral. Here is some pictures to view. Very cute diapers for your little girls baby dolls. The two pack of diapers include a matching doll changing pad. The changing pad can also be used for a doll burp cloth or a small blanket. The diapers and changing pad are made with soft flannel fabric.

FLANNEL PIGGY AND FLORAL DIAPER

OUCHIE BAG - FLANNEL SAFARI ANIMAL

Soothe your child's aches and pains with this ouchie bag. This 4"x5" bag is made with soft flannel and is filled with rice. It is easy to use! Just keep in the freezer to take out when those bumps, bruises and other ouchies occur or pop it in the microwave for up to 30 seconds and apply on those aches and pains.

Carrie is a busy stay at home mom of three, one boy and two girls. She loves to sew and quilt. She puts much time into the quailty of her products. Thanks again Carrie for letting me review and hosting a great giveaway for a Crayon Roll Up of my readers choice. Visit Freckles Galore at http://www.etsy.com/shop/frecklesgalore for great children's products.

Carrie at Freckles Galore is offering one of my readers a chance to win a Crayon Roll Up of their choice.

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/frecklesgalore?section_id=5631977 and comment below on which Crayon Roll Up you would want if you win!

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Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 15, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

HOW TO MAKE A WII REMOTE BIRTHDAY CAKE

Me and my kids had fun this weekend making this Wii Remote Birthday Cake. It is alot of fun for kids and adults to make. It is really easy to make also. Here is the ingredients to make the Wii Remote Birthday Cake.
Ingredients:

1 (13 by 9-inch) Cake

1 Can (16 oz) Vanilla Frosting

Black Food Coloring

4 Pieces With Hard-Shelled Orbit Gum

7 Mentos

3 Brown, 2 Blue and 1 Red M&M's Minis

1 Marshmallow

1 Blue Licorice Twist (Twizzler Rainbow)

What You'll Need:

A serving Platter

A Bread Knife

A Small Knife

2 Resealable Sandwich-Size Plastic Bags (Ziploc)

Trimming The Cake:

1.) Trim the top of the cake to make level.

2.) Cut a 2-inch strip down one long edge of cake and discard.

3.) Round corners of cake with a small knife.

4.) Transfer cake, cut side down, on a serving platter.

Frosting The Cake:

1.) Add a small amount of black food coloring to 1/4 cup of the vanilla frosting to tint it gray.

2.) Spoon the gray frosting into a resealable bag.

3.) Tint 1 Tbsp of the vanilla frosting black with more food coloring.

4.) Spoon the black frosting into a resealable bag.

5.) Spread the remaining vanilla frosting on top and sides of cake and make smooth.

To Complete The Decoration:

1.) Snip a very small corner from the bag of gray frosting and the bag of black frosting.

2.) Pipe a thin line of the gray frosting about 1/2 inch in from outer edge of cake, as pictured.

3.) Press the M&M's Minis, Mentos and Orbit gum into the top of the cake as pictured for the controller's buttons.

4.) With the black frosting, pipe 6 rows of 3 black dots as pictured.

5.) Cut the blue licorice twist in half, leaving 2 inches at one end. Press the uncut end into the flat side of a marshmallow and press the licorice twist into the side base of cake.

6.) Press the cut ends of the licorice twist together to make the hand strap.

CAKE ANATOMY:

ATTUNE CHOCOLATE PROBIOTIC BARS REVIEW

Attune was kind enough to let me review their Attune Chocolate Probiotic Bars. These are the three Attune Chocolate Probiotic Bars I received. They were really good and I really enjoyed one as a snack after lunch.

Try all of their Attune Probiotic Wellness Bars. Here are the flavors.

Raspberry Dark Chocolate

Almond Milk Chocolate

Coffee Bean Dark Chocolate

Blueberry Vanilla

Mint Chocolate

Chocolate Crisp

Dark Chocolate

Strawberry Bliss

Peanut Butter & Chocolate

Chewy Chocolate

They also have Attune Probiotic Granola Munch. Here are some flavors that they have.

Apple Cinnamon with Yogurt Chips

Chocolate with Chocolate Chips

A healthy digestive system plays a large part in your overall health and wellness. To begin, if your digestive system isn't working well, it's tough for your body to get all of the nutrients, vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat. Now add daily stresses, poor diet, antibiotics, travel and other things we deal with every day, and it's pretty easy for your body to get out of balance.

So what can you do to help your digestive system? Try Attune. Attune is packed with clinically proven probiotics that replenish and rebalance the friendly bacteria that keep your digestive system balanced and healthy. When your body is back in balance, you can get back to feeling your best.

Attune is the powerhouse probiotic bar that tastes absolutely amazing. And it helps you feel amazing. That means a digestive system that works like it should. And an immune system that puts up a good defense. Get Alive Inside with just one Attune bar every day.

Look for Attune in the Yogurt Aisle or buy now at http://www.attunefoods.com/products/.

WHY? WHY? WHY?

1.) Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are almost dead?

2.) Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they already know there is not enough money?

3.) Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars; but have to check when you say the paint is still wet?

4.) Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?

5.) Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?

6.) Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?

7.) Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?

8.) Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?

9.) Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?

10.) How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?

11.) When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart than apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?' Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That really hurt, why don't you watch where you're going?'

12.) Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?

13.) In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?

14.) How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?

15.) and my FAVORITE...... The statistics on sanity is that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you.

WHY! WHY! WHY!

I hope I put a smile on your face.
**** A day without a smile is like a day without sunshine!****

ME4KIDZ MEDIBAG FIRST AID KIT REVIEW

I was so happy when I got the chance to review the Me4Kidz First Aid Kit. When I opened the packaged and pulled the little Medibag 4 Kids First Aid Kit I thought it was so cute and remembered how back in the days the doctors used to carry a little black bag like this Medibag.

When I opened the Me4Kidz Medibag First Aid Kit this is what was inside the Medibag. Everything you would need for your child if he or she got hurt.

The Medibag First Aid Kit is the kid friendly approach to first aid. The Medibag is exclusively manufactured in the USA, mom invented, and each purchase gives back to people in need! The unique Dr's bag design and the carefully chosen contents, make this product... "not your ordinary box of bandages." The Medibag is great for home, sports, auto, travel and more. The Medibag is recommended for ages 6 months and up with adult supervision. The Medibag includes 117 quality safety items and includes a FREE mail in offer for a 45 item refill kit. With your purchase, you will receive (5) Neon Bandages, (1) Gauze Roll, (1) Hypoallergenic First Aid Tape, (4) 2 x 2 Gauze Pads, (2) Knee & Elbow Bandages, (4) 3 x 3 Gauze Pads, (10) Junior Bandages, (2) Anti-Inch Ointments, (2) Antibiotic Ointments, (2) Antiseptic Hand Gels, (15) Antiseptic Wipes, (1) Burn Gel, (8) Red Crayon Bandages, (8) Yellow Crayon Bandages, (8) Blue Crayon Bandages, (1) Kid Friendly Oranized Dr.'s Bag, (1) Eye Wash, (1) First Aid Guide, (1) Instant Cold Pack, (2) Nitrile Free Blue Exam Gloves, (1) One Time Use Thermometer, (1) Blue Kid Friendly Plastic Tweezers, (10) Application Swabs, (20) Smiley Faced Stickers, (2) Safety Pins, (2) Sting Pads, (1) Bright Colored Emergency Sticker, (1) FREE Mail in offer 45 item refill kit. FREE Refill includes: (4) Knee and Elbow Bandages, (3) Antibiotic Ointments, (6) Antiseptic Wipes, (1) Burn Gel, (8) Red Crayon Bandages, (8) Yellow Crayon Bandages, (8) Blue Crayon Bandages, (6) Smiley Faced Stickers, (1) Sting Pad.

Visit http://www.me4kidz.com for all the style and safety that Me4Kidz promotes. We love our Medibag, it is so practical and the kids love it. It has everything I need and the kids need. I consider it a must have! This is a must for every parent.

They also carry the Medibuddy For On The Go, Diaper Bag Buddy Natural and Organic Baby Basics Kit and Medibag 4 Petz Real Pet-Friendly First Aid Kit.

Medibuddy For On The Go

Medibag 4 Petz

Part of growing up is falling down visit www.me4kidz.com for all the style and safety products.

SMART CAR FOR BRIDE & GROOM

Do you know someone that is getting married? Do you need a bride and groom present? Well, I got the perfect bride and groom gift for the two of them. They don't even have to fight over who is going to drive the car. They each have one for themselves. Cute Huh? Too Cute!!

Show all your friends that are getting married or give them a gift that is too cute for them to cherish for a lifetime. If things don't work out they can at least leave on their own. Trust me it won't be the first time. HA! HA! Got To Love It!!!

SUNGLASS WAREHOUSE REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

Sunglass Warehouse was kind enough to let me review one of their sunglasses and host a giveaway. What a great company to deal with if you need a pair of nice sunglasses. The Sunglass Warehouse is the perfect place for you!

Sunglass Warehouse was founded in 2002 for the purpose of offering a low cost alternative to high designer sunglasses prices. They listen to their customers, adding the lastest mens, and women's styles. They even back up their claims 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. With 100's of designs available, you can count on Sunglass Warehouse to provide you with continued variety and assortment of the most popular sunglasses on the market.

They put a lot of focus on making sure the sunglasses get delivered to their customers as quickly as possible. In order to do that, they warehouse everything that they sell, and unlike most other online retailers, they don't make an item available for sale unless it is present in their warehouse.

They have many different sunglasses for everyone, including women's sunglasses, men's sunglasses, or aviator sunglasses! they also recently launched some great content on choosing the right sunglasses - they have pages on choosing sunglasses based on your skin tones and on choosing sunglasses for your face shape.

Visit the lovely folks at Sunglass Warehouse http://www.sunglasswarehouse.com/ for all their styles of sunglasses.

This is my husband Peter with his new sunglasses. Isn't he just adorable with his new shades.

My handsome husband Peter in his new sunglasses. The shipping was amazingly fast (only two-three days!), and nicely packaged. The quality of the sunglasses was great. Because of the affordable price, I expected the quailty to be like those in Walmart, etc., but it was tantamount to designer sunglasses. My husband wore it to work and to family and friends houses and got some compliments from them. With the summer coming this is the perfect time to sport a fashionable sunglass~!

Here is a chance to win a winner's choice of sunglasses from Sunglass Warehouse!

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.sunglasswarehouse.com/ and comment below on which sunglass you would want if you win!

FOR ONE EXTRA ENTRY: (The Above Must Be Done First To Be Eligible For The Extra Entry.)

1.) Follow My Blog.

Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 11, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

SISTA SIESTA!!

Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says ~~ "Oh Crap, She's Up!"
Sister
Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly.
Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promised it would be worth it.


Today is sister's day, tell all your sisters, mothers, daughters and friends you are loved.
HAPPY SISTER'S DAY!!!

Girlfriend And Sister's Week

I am only as strong as the chocolate I eat,

the hair spray I use and

the friends I have.

To the cool woman that have touched my life. Here's to you!

National Girlfriend's Day

What would most of us do without our sisters, confidants and shopping, lunching and traveling girls?

Let's celebrate each other for each other's sake!

It's Good To Be A Woman!!!

SWEET AS PIE CREATIONS REVIEW

Amy at Sweet As Pie Creations was kind enough to let me review her hair clips. You can never have enough hair accessories for your little girls when they are as cute as the ones found in the Sweet as Pie Creations ETSY Shop! Amy from Sweet as Pie Creations has the most adorable hair clips.

Amy has send me the Hedgehog and Deer hair clip

Amy has also send me the Little Red Riding Hood Hair clip.

Brielle loved the clips Amy sent. She wears them for school and wore them at a birthday party this weekend. Everyone loved them and wanted to know where we got them. The hair clips have alot of colors that match Brielle's clothes so they were a perfect match that Amy sent for us to review.

These hair clips are perfect for any outfit and are great for party favors or gifts. The clips arrive quickly and safely, attached to a cute card and inside a cute envelope. These hair clips are so adorable and we absolutely love them. Just look at the little hedgehogs smiling with their friend the deer. And the Little Red Riding Hood with the Big Bad Wolf hiding behind the brush. They are so cute!

Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetaspiecreations to see all of Amy's hair clips. Here are some of her other hair clips.

They're Well-Made : The ribbon is heated-sealed at the ends to prevent fraying, and it is securely hot-glued to the clips.

They're The Perfect Size: At two inches long, these clips are just the right size for any little girl's hair.

They Stay In Place: They stayed in my little girls hair all day while running and playing at a birthday party and at school. What a relief to find a hair accessory that actually stays in. This would be an excellent hair clip with a little girl with fine hair.

They're Affordable: The accessories in Amy's shop are all offered for a very reasonable price. There is something for everyone at the Sweet As Pie Creations Shop.

Amy the seller is friendly and professional , ships quickly, and packages her items well. Amy has a 100% positive feedback.

I highly recommend checking out all the wonderful hair accessories available in the Sweet As Pie ETSY shop. You can purchase any of these hair accessories from $1 to $5.50, depending on the accessory chosen. Visit http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetaspiecreations.

TWISTER GONE WRONG

Oh believe you me, next time my Food Dispenser-Person wants to play a game, I'll read the directions first. Right paw on red, left hind leg on head.
Go Head, Take yah chances and call me "Ewok".

FIRST JUICE REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

First Juice was enough to let me do a review and a giveaway. Beverages labeled 100% fruit juice contain 90% of the sugar and calories of sugar-sweetened carbonated soft drinks.

There are four varieties available:
APPLE + CARROT

BANANA + CARROT

BLUEBERRY + PURPLE CARROT

PEACH + PURPLE CARROT

More Great Things About This Juice:

*Organic (USDA Certified)

*BPA and Phthalate Free Bottles

*Comes in Convenient 8oz spill-proof, re-usable sippy top bottles

*Comes in 32oz bottles

*Contains Vitamins A, C, and D, plus calcium

*12 grams of sugar per 8 fl oz

*No sugar added, no artificial sweetners, no preservations and no high fructose corn syrup

*Contains a vegetable! (Carrots)

First Juice is available at Whole Foods, Babies 'R Us, and Toys 'R Us stores nationwide, and online at http://www.diapers.com/ and http://www.firstjuice.com/. An 8oz bottle costs between $2-3 and a 32oz bottle between $3-5, depending on the retailer.

Check out the fun and games on the First Juice website! http://www.firstjuice.com/.

Matching and painting games, and coloring pages are available, as well as lots of info about purple carrots.

Visit their coupon page at http://www.firstjuice.com/coupon_form.php to receive a coupon for a $1.00 off of any 2, 8oz or 32oz bottles of First Juice.

My daughter Brielle really enjoyed First Juice and her favorite was the Banana Carrot and Blueberry purple carrot. We definitely will be buying these First Juice juices and she will also be getting some vegetables all at the same time.

First Juice was kind enough to host a giveaway to one of my lucky readers. The winner will receive 4 free 8oz or 32oz bottles of First Juice.

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.firstjuice.com/ and tell me what First Juice flavor you would like to try.

FOR ONE EXTRA ENTRY: (The Above Must Be Done First To Be Eligible For The Extra Entry).

1.) Follow My Blog.

Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 9, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

Winner will be selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?

Excuse Me, Do you mind? This nice lady is volunteering her brassiere as a place for me to transform into my alter ego, We can't all have fancy-pants telephone booths, you know.

So, Please move along. I SAID MOVE ALONG!!!

I SAID move along...

BUBBLE CHOCOLATE REVIEW & GIVEAWAY (*CLOSED*)

I was given the chance to review Bubble Chocolate, which is basically bubbles wrapped in chocolate.There is a new chocolate sensation in the U.S. to try. (BUBBLE CHOCOLATE) Bubble Chocolate has been available worldwide for decades and now it is bubbling its way to the American palate. What is Bubble Chocolate? It is essentially aerated chocolate. Bubbles wraped in chocolate.

Bubble Chocolate looks like a regular chocolate bar, but the inside has tiny bubbles. The bubbles are infused into the chocolate at a specific temperature, creating the delicate little pockets that make the bars so unique.

The best way to enjoy Bubble Chocolate is to start by breaking off a small piece and chewing it gently until it begins to melt. The texture will change from slightly dry to creamy, the transition occuring when your taste-bud receptors are drawn to the chocolate bubbles as it starts to melt.

Bubble Chocolate is hard to find in retailers and they do offer a toll free number on the website to locate stores. You can purchase Bubble Chocolate in case pack quantities direct from Bubble Chocolate, but that is a lot of chocolate. There is a combo pack available with milk and dark chocolate bars that you could share with friends.

Visit their webite at http://www.bubblechocolate.com/.

I loved Bubble Chocolate and honestly I could eat it all the time. I am a huge fan of milk chocolate. I liked the milk chocolate better. It's different from what I've tasted in a chocolate, but it was good to have a change.

Bubble Chocolate is providing a bar each of milk chocolate and dark chocolate to FIVE LUCKY READERS.

MANDATORY: Visit http://www.bubblechocolate.com/ and tell me which flavor you would like to try.

FOR ONE EXTRA ENTRY: (The Above Must Be Done First To Be Eligible For The Extra Entry).

1.) Follow My Blog.

Open to US. Giveaway ends on May 8, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. CST. Winner will selected by random.org and notified by email and will have 48 hours to reply back before a new winner is selected. Please remember to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. GOOD LUCK!