Twistbands Review and Giveaway

HELLO is right.
Twistbands where have you been all my life?! These ponybands dont break your hair or leave unsightly dents!!!

 
Having an active four year old in the house makes having a hairstyle a bit tougher. I am in the midst of trying to grow my hair out, so these beauties have enhanced my life tremendously. I wear my hair back alot with the warm weather and chauffering my daughter to school and activities. I love that they are more stylish than just an elastic band on my wrist.

Their website says "Twistbands are ponybands and headbands made of elastic trim. They stretch to support any hairstyle, yet are slim and sleek enough to wear on your wrist when you want to let your hair down."

 There is also a Twist band club with auto shipments each month. GROOVY!

Now for the chance to get your very own Twistband Skinnies!
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Rockin Green Laundry Detergent

I received 3 samples of Rockin' Green Laundry detergent for my opinion.

Upon receiving i was suprised to find out that it only took 1 tablespoon of detergent in our HE washer. When i opened each of the packets the smell was faint and not strong at all. I poured it into the detergent drawer and it was plain white and looked live normal detergent.
After washing and drying there was no smell of dirt or detergent. PERFECT! The clothes were soft and scent free. Another thing I noticed was no static. I dont use dryer sheets so this was a welcomed benefit.

Strong smells bother me. I am glad that this detergent isnt one that has a stong after scent. I would imagine those with allergies or smell sensitivities would love this.
Rockin' Green also has a military facebook page.
They have the following scents:

Mighty Mighty Marshmallow - it's sweet and nutty, and very mighty!

Smashing Watermelons- this juicy watermelon blend is like a kick to your senses..Best Seller!

Earth, Wind & Orchids- this scent is flowered with inviting hints of tartness, floral, woods, honeysuckles and sugar. *NEW*

Rage against the Raspberry- this raspberry and honey blend will have you running around the laundry room looking for the mosh pit! Best Seller!

Mötley Cleän - there's clean and then there's Mötley Cleän. This fresh blend has hints of ocean, fresh linen, and sunshine.

Lavender Mint Revival- this medley of lavender and mint is like nothing you have heard or smelled before!

Bare Naked Babies- because we love the smell of babies, we offer an unscented variety too!

Now enter to win a free full size product of your very own!!
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Zenoobi (Dolphin Organics) Review/Giveaway

Zenoobi was kind enough to send me a Dolphin Organics frangrance free lotion for review and a $15 giveaway voucher for a purchase of anything on Zenoobis site.

These reviews are always my own opinion and there is no compensation for the blog posts.

As you can see the ingredients are all natural or organic. No artificial ingredients are used.  This lotion is a  blend of organic aloe leaf juice, organic calendula flower extract, lavendar flower extract. I have a mild lavendar sensitivity and this didnt bother my skin. There is also sweet almond oil in this product, so if you have a nut allergy.. this version might not be for you.

This lotion was really thick and soaked in well. There wasnt any residue or greasy feel to it.

I am very pleased with this lotion and thankful that companies look for ways to come up with organic and natural products for children and adults alike. I like that I can use the same product as my child and am a firm believer that if you cant pronounce it... then it shouldnt be on your skin.


Please note: The entry for liking Zenoobis facebook page and comment is mandatory to be eligible.

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MoonJar Review and Giveaway

I was given a moonjar for review and two to giveaway to my readers!

I am very excited about this product. Moonjar is a teaching tool for kids to learn about money management. I received a Classic Moon Jar. It is a 3 part tin with removable lids. The 3 part tin/rubberband comes with a family guide to encourage goal setting and discussion and a passbook for the older kids to track the change.

Prior to receiving the MoonJar, we were using a giant yogurt container. If my daughter does things without being asked she can earn coins. I think as a parent it is our responsibility to teach our children about money at a very young age. If they learn now that money does not grow on trees, they are more apt to be responsible and use critical thinking as they get older. My daughter now finds money on the floor or on the sidewalk and she tucks it her her purse until she can get home and save it for a toy.
Every time we empty the saving jar we put it in a bag for her to pay the cashier. When we get home we talk about how good it feels to buy our own toys. We then set a goal for what she is saving for next.

Now with the Moonjar, we have two other categories to talk about. The spend jar is going to be used for saving for a princess, the saving jar is for a Rapunzel doll, and the share jar is going to be used to save money for a toy or coat o take to the neighbood family shelter. We already take her outgrown toys to the shelter so she is familiar with the facility.

If we dont teach our children about money.. they will learn from people or things that they see. Do we want to leave their their impressionable minds and financial views on money to random chance? I want to teach her to be responsible for her own financial future so she doesnt have to be dependant on anyone.

Please go and Like Moonjar on Facebook! They have more products like a book entitled "how the moonjar was made", and a business book for kids. "Noom and Raj start a business, The ABCs of Money." It teaches the ABC's of financial literacy as the characters build a business. These might be in my shopping cart very soon.

For my readers
The first winner I chose will receive the Classic Moon Jar (tin with removable lids)
The second winner I chose will receive the Standard Moon Jar (cardboard jar)

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KeVita review and giveaway

KeVita sent me coupons to try their sparkling probiotic drinks. I was not compensated other than coupons. I have a few coupons for a giveaway below on rafflecopter. KeVita is Dairy, gluten and soy-free. It is a certified organicly kefir-derived culture. On their site it says "Certified Organic KeVita™ culture is combined with either reverse osmosis purified water, tea or coconut water. Also added are the finest organic cold pressed plant extracts, organic fruit puree or concentrates and organic flavors for an unparalleled taste sensation."

The first two that I tried were the Living Greens and the Mango Coconut.
The living green was a nice green flavor with the kick of carbonation, but want my favorite. My 4 year old however liked it and drank quite a bit.

Next I cracked open the mango coconut. It was a great mix of the two flavors that didnt override eachother. It had a very crisp taste to it. I really like this combo.

I am hooked on these. I have since had the Strawberry Acai and the Pomegranate. The mango coconut is still my favorite.

Please enter to win coupons for these yummy drinks! Please complete all actions before entering. I have had a number of entries that have entered but not completed the action. I do verify all entries.

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NurturMe Review

I have a GREAT giveaway for those with babies or older kids who dont like veggies. Read on!

Visit NurturMe on facebook! NurturMe is the first and only certified-organic, all natural and gluten-free baby food made from nutrient-rich, quick-dried fruits and veggies.
I was sent three single serve packages by NurturMe Plump Peas, Crisp Apples, and Scrumption Squash.

Add water to the powder and you have easy and portable baby food for the diaper bag. Since little B is now 4 and a bit picky on which vegetables she will eat I added these to her normal foods.

The first sample I tried was the apple. I made oatmeal and added the apple packet. This is the texture when its poured in.

This is the oatmeal ready to eat.

I used the plump peas packet in pancakes and added a bit of chocolate baking powder to cover up the color. My daughter absolutely loved them.

I put the squash packet in homemade mac and cheese. I made the light cheese sauce and added it in at the end.

I absolutely love these packets. I wish I would have had these when my daughter was young. It would have eliminated the need to carry the glass jars of baby food or containers of homemade pureed food. This product is great for young kids who are finicky eaters also. I still put fresh veggies on my daughters plate, but this is a great way to sneak in extra nutrition without her knowing it.

NOW for the fun part of this post. A GIVEAWAY!!! NurturMe has generously offered up a LARGE gift pack of their product containing all 6 flavors!!

Remember I DO CHECK ENTRIES. I have had many people enter and not follow the blog/facebook. If you do not do that piece, your entry will be disqualified.

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Gratitude for you Friday

I want to take a minute and thank you for being a reader. At the moment I have 15 blog followers and 6 facebook followers. I thank each and every one of you.
My family was supposed to go on a mini vacation on Monday. Our friends were going to be driving from Canada to meet us. This week the husband was in his martial arts class and got hit in the face with the bamboo stick. I wont go into the details, but his face swelled up and has been in the hospital for a day and a half. I am waiting to see if our trip will have to be postponed until he is better. I am so thankful he got to the hospital and was seen so quickly. This prompted me to do a post about gratitude and sharing it with those I love.

Today I am grateful for my friends and family, for my job, the ability to pay my bills, the services those bills provide, and my health. While this is certainly not everything, this is what comes to mind at the moment.

I try to say thank you to everyone and give a compliment to at least one person that I come in contact with each day. It can make you feel good and possible turn around somebody elses day. Have you ever paid for someone elses drink order at the local coffee house? A recent experience at the drive through for me was just that. I turned around and paid for the person behind me. I wonder how many cars behind me did the same? Could the person behind me have had an awful morning and lost a loved one, just got fired from their job, got a divorce, have cancer, fighting depression or on the verge of suicide? How do YOUR actions affect others? Have a positive attitude and give just a piece of yourself each day. In just a few seconds you could make someone else smile and turn their world around.

What are you grateful for and how do you show that? Do you keep a gratitude journal?