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And the winners are…

July 26, 2010 By 1 Comment

congratulationswinners.jpgWinners, winners everywhere! It’s time to announce the winners for a few of our latest giveaways. All winners were chosen using the “And the Winner Is…” WordPress plugin.

Congratulations to:

Color Songs
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Hana Professional Flat Iron
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Le Baby Hair Gel
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Twin Lab Omega 3
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WOW WOW Wubbzy
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Pop On Pals Review

July 25, 2010 By 2 Comments

Pop On Pals for ages 2-4 are a great toy for children to use their imagination and creativity. Each toy comes with a set of changeable arms and can be transformed into anything from a ballerina to a firefighter just by changing their ring arms and/or vehicle.

Thanks to my membership at Team Mom, my little one and I were able to review the Pop On Pals Amusement Park Playset. This set is so cute. It includes common Midway items like a Roller Coaster, Ferris Wheel, bottle and strength games as well as one doll toy and roller coaster car. It is extremely easy to play with and has fun sounds and music.

My 3 year old daughter fell in love with Pop On Pals but so did my 1 year old daughter. While this toy is for ages 2-4, I do let her play with it while I am supervising because I risk being attacked by a toddler if I don’t! She loves it! And they play together so well when they are playing with the Amusement Park.  My 6 year old daughter even got in on the action. She just couldn’t resist because they are so cute and make the neatest “Pop” sound when you place the doll into the set or vehicle. The colors are bright and vibrant and because you can mix and match, my girls never get bored!

Vehicles, Playsets and Pets (sold separately) help your child create a world of their own while the Mix-n-Match rings (arms) allow you to transform your doll into any character imaginable. The ability to mix and match them is endless!

Pop On Pals encourages developmental skill building in children ages 2-4 years old.

  • Imagination and Creative Role Playing
  • Object Recognition and Vocabulary Building
  • Category Sorting
  • Develops Palmar Arches

Visit the Pop On Pals website for more information and printable coloring pages.

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BUY IT!

Pop On pals amusement Park Playset Retail: $34.99

Available at stores like Target and Toys R Us

Also available online at Amazon.com Pop On Pals Large Playset

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Product was received for review purposes as a Team Mom member. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are strictly my own and those of children who facilitated in this review. Follow all manufacturers directions for use and age recommendations.


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ProFlowers.com Review

July 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I was recently sent a package from ProFlowers.com for review. Because my birthday is coming up, I wanted to try something from their birthday gifts selection. I selected the 12 Fancy Berries with Birthday Cookie – $34.99,  as my review item. I received my Fancy Berries (Shari’s Berries) within one week, neatly packaged and absolutely delicious. Each strawberry was dipped in chocolate and then covered in goodies like white chocolate, coconut and chocolate chips. They were very fresh and tasted out of this world. And the cookie was Heavenly, large and yummy!

My only wish is that I had more because my children demanded I share and they were SOOOOO good!  I could have easily claimed the box all for myself.  :0)

ProFlowers.com specializes in flowers and gifts delivered right to your door. The prices are extremely affordable and the customer service I received was outstanding. They have items like flowers, gourmet gifts, gift baskets and even plants. And they are available for more occasions than you could imagine.

  • Friendship Day
  • Sister’s Day
  • Anniversary
  • Baby & Kids
  • Birthday
  • Business
  • Get Well
  • Housewarmin
  • Just Because
  • Local Florist Delivery
  • Wedding
  • Sympathy
  • Funeral, etc.

They even offer same day delivery which is often times a must have if you forget an event or have a sudden cause like a funeral or illness. I love that I can find so many varieties of gifts in one easy location and can have them sent directly to my recipient. Sending gifts by delivery is a wonderful way to show someone just how special they are. I know I love getting gifts in the mail or by a carrier service.  I loved my Birthday Berries from ProFlowers.com and will be using them in the future for gift giving and flower sending.

Complimentary product was received for review purposes. No monetary compensation was received. All opinions are strictly my own.

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Get Moving: Family Fitness Wii Video Game Review

July 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

WOW! I have had a GREAT cardio workout this week! As you know, I’ve been searching for easy fitness options for overweight beginners, like myself. I’m on a quest to get up off my hiney, move more and lose this extra weight once and for all. I’ve reviewed several products and games that are fantastic and work wonderfully but I’m always searching for things can work together and be switched in and out to combat exercise boredom.

Brooke Burke, of Dancing With the Stars and Modern Mom AND a mom of 4, has teamed up with Jump Start to create a family fitness game that gets you up off the couch and moving. Get Moving: Family Fitness for Wii. You can’t sit to play this game. It just won’t work. I was up and moving and enjoying every minute of it. And because it is sports themed, it is more like playing and less like actual exercising but you are still getting the workout.

There are 15 different sports challenges. 3 minute boxing, 6 minute marathon, basketball, running for a touchdown,  hitting a baseball, volleyball and bicycling are just a few in this game and each one gets your heart pumping. So I strapped on my Belly Burner (that thing rocks!) and got to work. I found boxing to be one of my favorites and on day two my arms were SORE! I could really feel it. As the week progressed, I changed the level from Easy to medium, then to the hard level. Because there are 3 difficulty levels, you’re not stuck trying to do a “one size fits all” routine. The entire family can play this game and you can play with just your Wii Nunchuck and Controller OR you can use the Balance Board. But you don’t have to have the Balance Board to play.

Not only are there 3 difficulty levels, there are many different arenas to play. 11 to be exact! Play volleyball against cows on the farm or in Atlantis. Score a touchdown in a Bug’s View, etc. The graphics are great and capture my kids attention, making them want to join in. And the routines are fun yet powerful.

The baseball game was my least favorite. Not that it wasn’t fun but I had a really hard time getting the ball to go in the direction of the target. Maybe I’m just not good at baseball, because I’m not,  but I just couldn’t seem to master that one. Hubby had a much easier time with it than I did.

Key Features

  • Design your own character to race and play.
  • Build customized routines for extra challenge.
  • Compete head to head or play solo.
  • Play underwater, on a farm, in Egypt or 8 other exotic locations
  • Access expert tips for more ways to stay healthy.
  • Train with Brooke to make the most of every motion.
  • Track calories burned to see your progress.

This really is a great fitness game for the entire family and I intend to use it daily as my exercise routine.

BUY IT!

Buy it at Best Buy, Target, GameStop and Wal-Mart

Purchase Jumpstart Get Moving Family Fitness Wii online at Amazon.com

Retail: $29.99

Complimentary product was received for review purposes. No monetary compensation was received. Amazon affiliate links may be used in this post.

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Gotta have S’Mores!

July 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Even though I’m trying to lose weight, I still like to give myself a special treat for being good every now and then. and one of my favorites is S’Mores! They are a must have for any camping trip or night around the bonfire but my favorite time to enjoy them is on a COLD winter day with a big mug of hot chocolate.

My kids and I like to snuggle up on the couch with a good movie and eat some yummy S’Mores that we made in the microwave. This method is so easy and works great when you don’t have an open fire to make them over.

Ingredients:

  1. Hershey®’s Milk Chocolate bars
  2. Honey Maid® Graham Crackers
  3. Kraft Jet-Puffed® Marshmallows

Place one half chocolate bar on top of half a graham cracker and place in the microwave for 30 seconds or until chocolate begins to slightly melt. Remove from microwave, add one marshmallow, top with other half of graham cracker, slightly “smoosh” and then enjoy! YUMMY!

When is your favorite time to eat S’Mores and what is your favorite way to make them?

I am writing this post as an entry in  a contest for a S’mores prize pack as a member of the Mom Bloggers Club.
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