Monday, August 30, 2010

Peter Rabbit Organics 100% Pure Fruit Snacks Review


Call it superficial but as a mommy-of-two little ones I feel awesome knowing my children are eating a healthy and nutritious snack. I was overly excited to find out about Peter Rabbit Organics 100% pure fruit snacks and even more excited when I had the chance to try out all three flavors! They come in Apple & Grape, Mango, Banana, Orange, and Strawberry & Banana. These all-natural fruit snacks are nothing like the typical chewy fruit snack that comes to mind. Peter Rabbit Organics fruit snacks come in puree form in a squeezable pouch. I for one love the fact that they are mess-free and perfect for moms on the go.


My 6-year old couldn't wait to get a taste of the Apple and Grape fruit snack and since they have no added artificial ingredients or sugars I decided to let me 9-month old have a taste too! I was surprised when my 6-year old said how yummy it is because she is usually very picky when it comes to food and prefers veggies over fruits. My 9-month old loved it! I held the pouch to his mouth and he literally sucked all the fruity goodness right out of the pouch - lol, just like a baby bottle. I even tasted the Apple and Grape myself and it was pretty good I must say... it has just the right amount of sweetness too. My 9-month old ended up finishing off the pouch completely and over the next couple days he literally devoured both of the remaining fruit snacks. Overall, would this be an item that I would add to my shopping list? ABSOLUTELY!

Peter Rabbit 100% pure fruit snacks are a convenient, organic snack for children of all ages. Each pouch contains a full serving of fruit and has a choke-free cap. You can purchase these 3.5oz pouched at select Whole Foods Markets, Starbucks and even on Amazon.com! Checkout PeterRabbitOrganics.com for more details...

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And the winner is…

Congrats to lucky #19 Almost Crazy Coupon Lady...
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Crayola Green "Back-to-School-Essentials" Giveaway Ends 9/8

Get the scoop & read my Crayola Green Review!



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This giveaway is open to US residents age 18+ and will end on 9/8/10 at 12:01am Pacific Standard Time. One entry per person. A winner will be announced the following day and will have 48 hours to respond and claim their prize. Prizes are sent directly from the sponsor. Good luck!

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Thursday, August 26, 2010

5-Easy Tricks To Keep Your Kids Smile Healthy!

Did you know that teeth decay is a big problem with when it comes to childrens teeth these days? It's so important for us as mothers to encourage a healthy smile. Bad teeth, cavities and decay can really hurt a childs self-esteem... So here are five simple things you can do for your child to help keep their smiles healthy and bright!
  1. Multiple Toothbrushes: I try to buy fun and unique toothbrushes for my daughter -- it makes brushing actually fun! One plays music, another is electric, and another is a fun bright multi-colored toothbrush. It's fun for her to be able to select which to use each time she brushes.
  2. Bubble Gum Tooth Paste: This classic toothpaste flavor for kids is perfect for encouraging more brushing. No more hot minty flavors... just yummy smelling bubble gum toothpaste.
  3. Checklist Chart: Create a chart where your child can check off each time of the day they brushed their teeth. Full chart = rewards!
  4. Partner Up: Instead of your child thinking this is a lonesome, boring duty... brush your teeth with them! Children observe and mimic what you do so when your child sees you brushing they'll do the same for just as long too. Try it. =D
  5. Sticker Rewards: If your child enjoys stickers -- a great way to encourage a healthy smile is to buy a sticker book for your child to add stickers to each time they are rewarded for brushing. Just wait and see how quickly your child wants to brush more often on their own too!
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Crayola Goes Green! Helping the Environment 1 Color At A Time


 As a mother I'm always looking for the best earth-friendly products for my children. I was so excited to hear about Crayola making greener efforts to help our environment. Every year our children go through packs and packs of crayons, color pencils, and other art utensils. With Crayola's new 15-acre Solar Energy farm over 1 billion crayons will be produced each year. Using natural sunlight that is converted into energy does a major part in reducing waste and improving our environment for our kids future too! Watch this short video that explains the benefits of this awesome solar energy farm...




Through MyBlogSpark I received  the Crayola's "Green Back-to-School Essentials" pack to review. This pack included Crayola's Non-Toxic Colored Pencils, Markers and Crayons. Each box has a new green icon in front that can easily be spotted. What I can say that I like best about greener coloring products is that they are of the same great quality as before and sold at the same affordable price too! Something you may notice about Crayolas new green products is that the barrels of Markers are no longer white -- they're black! This minor change enables Crayola to use recycled plastic for these markers. The colors are just as bright and there's honestly no difference in the quality. The only difference is knowing that these products are being created in a greener way to help our environment. I for one love purchasing a product that I know helps a great cause. Crayola has really set a standard for big changes and I hope other companies we love follow in their foot-steps to go greener.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

WinIt Wednesday Giveaway Showcase 8/25


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PowerMat “One Plug, One Mat, Many Devices” Review

 PowerMat

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PowerMat is one of the greatest inventions ever for us Techy-Moms (and Dads too, lol) – I can’t imagine NOT having one in my home, seriously. You won’t believe the number of visitors who have asked “What’s that?” Simply put, it’s your one-stop wireless charging station for cell phones, iPods, and other gadgets too! These clutter cutting devices are perfect for your home, the office, and even dorm room if you have a child attending college.

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Home & Office PowerMatI was lucky enough to get the chance to review two different versions of these awesome wireless charging stations, the Home & Office mat and the Portable mat. I love the fact that all it takes is one outlet to charge up to 3 devices wirelessly and 1 by USB. That means less outlets being used and no tangled-up cord mess either. I love everything about the Home & Office Mat… with its modern & unique design it fit in perfectly right on my computer desk. I also noticed while charging my cell phone, it charges much more quickly on the mat then with its own wall charger.

PowerMat Universal ConnectorThe Home & Office mat even came with a Universal PowerCube, Tip Storage Case and 8 different interchangeable tips to fit a variety of devices! Having so many attachments on hand made it much easier for visitors who needed a charge to just charge up on the mat instead of pulling out a bunch of cords and searching for an outlet. And think about guests who are just visiting for a pit-stop and forgot their own charger – their more then likely to find an attachment that fits their phone or device out of the ones included and the day would be saved, lol…
 

Portable PowerMatNow the Portable mat has all the great qualities of the Home & Office mat – but its portable! It comes with a small protective travel case that secures the mat with a magnetic lock. The mat itself folds up easily into three pieces to fit into this case along with the power cord. Just take a look at my pictures to see how compact the Portable mat is. The case is so small that it can even fit into my purse or diaper bag – I LOVE that! Just as with the Home & Office mat, the Portable mat can charge up to three devices on the surface and 1 USB device in the back. PowerMats are perfect for home and on the go!

 

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PowerMat was even featured on both Good Morning America and Fox News, view the clips here: http://www.youtube.com/powermatTV. This is the absolutely perfect gadget to rid your home from heaps of cords. Just add this useful gadget to your home or give it as a gift, stop by PowerMat.com and view the full line of products available. Don’t miss out on FREE GROUND SHIPPING for all orders over $50!

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Upcoming Review & Giveaway


I'm so excited about my upcoming review and giveaway with CSN Stores. Why? Easy, they have over 250 STORES you can shop from on one site. While I was browsing their Dutch oven selection, I discovered something more then just a cooking utensil... Camp Chef Dutch Over Candles! These candles do double duty not only a candle but this mini dutch oven cast can be used for actual cooking too. Go to Cookware.com, one of CSN's 250+ stores to view more. There are so many items to choose from I just don't know what I'll be selecting yet... stay tuned to find out & get your chance to win a $25 CSN Gift Certificate!

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Saturday, August 21, 2010

Sweet Tooth Saturday Tropical Super-Moist Cupcakes

WinItMama's Tropical Super-Moist Cupcakes     Tropical Super-Moist Cupcakes

Try my Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix extender recipe. I used Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil & Desiccated Coconut to make these cupcakes extremely moist and rich. Just add my cake mix extender to any box cake mix & enjoy!

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And the winner is...

Congrats to lucky #169 Louis...
You've won The Dress Party Giveaway!
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Friday, August 20, 2010

"What To Expect When You're Expecting" Giveaway

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Win the #1 Best Selling Pregnancy Book, "What To Expect When You're Expecting" at Pink Apple

This book isn't the #1 Best Selling Pregnancy Book for nothing & I can say that from my personal experience. When I was pregnant with my daughter (6 years ago) I really didn't have anyone to go to for pregnancy advice or tips. I made frequent trips to the library, almost daily, in search of pregnancy related books to give me an idea of what to really expect. "What To Expect When You're Expecting" quickly became my favorite and I definitely hung on to that book for as long as possible. If your a new mom or just need a refresher then this is a book you should add to your collection. Check out Pink Apple to get your copy!




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Thursday, August 19, 2010

And the winner is...

Congrats to lucky #57 Dagmar...
You've won the Izola Shower Giveaway!
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Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil & Desiccated Coconut Review + RECIPE!

Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil Tropics Best Desiccated Coconut

Since I was a little child I’ve always used coconut oil on my skin instead of lotion… I remember my grandmother always telling me to rub it into my skin not only to moisturize my skin but to smell good too! In my later years I started using coconut oil as a styling product for my hair -- it didn't matter if my hair was curly or straightened out... it worked wonders (and still does)! It wasn't up until a few short months ago that I actually started using coconut oil to cook or bake with. When I received a jar of Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil and 1-lb bag of Desiccated Coconut to review I couldn't wait to use them, so I immediately decided on something sweet & yummy... cupcakes!
Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil & Desiccated Coconut
I came up with my own recipe the Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix Extender, which includes Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil and Desiccated Coconut. Using this recipe will nearly DOUBLES the amount of cake or cupcakes you make. (I typically get around 24 cupcakes using one box, but adding my extender allows me to make around 40 cupcakes from one box!)
  

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Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix Extender
1/2 Cup - Tropics Best Desiccated Coconut
1/2 Cup - Tropics Best Virgin Coconut Oil
1 Cup - Flour
1 Teaspoon - Baking Soda
1 Teaspoon - Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 Cup – Water


WinItMama Baking WinItMama Cupcakes

Prepare your favorite box cake as normal (I used Funfetti), then add the ingredients for the Tropical Super-Moist Cake Mix Extender into the very same bowl. Mix for a few minutes until all ingredients are combined. The batter should come out slightly lumpy due to the coconut flakes. I was very pleased with my creation and I’m sure you will be too… my cupcakes came out deliciously sweet with a heavenly aroma, velvet-like texture and were SUPER moist!
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There are so many things that I really like about Tropics Best and their delicious coconut products… For one, Tropics Best is three generations of pure coconut business. Their coconut products are Certified Organic and made to order. You never have to worry about receiving product that has been sitting around forever because Tropics Best products are delivered farm-fresh to all over the world! Even the Virgin Coconut Oil’s expected shelf life of 24 months from the date it is manufactured. YES, that means you can stock up & not have to worry about your supply going bad.
Every time I cook and it calls for oil or added zing I’m going to try and incorporate these products because there are many health benefits to doing so. Even right down to the packaging of the Desiccated Coconut its printed that it “can improve digestion, help regulate blood sugar, protect against diabetes, help prevent heart disease and cancer, and in weight control!” Now for the coconut oil Tropics Best lists some health benefits like“increased energy and metabolism, weight management, thyroid function, antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal, properties of these fatty acids.” Tropics best truly produces the purest organic virgin coconut oil – just take a look at their Specifications Sheet. Be sure to stop by TropicsBest.com to find out more about their organic coconut products and pick up some items at their affordable prices.

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