Sunglass Replicas (Review & Giveaway)

In general, when people think Sunglasses... They think Summer! But, Sunglasses are not just for summer. Yes, you will need to wear them more often in the summer sun, but Sunglasses are needed right now in the winter months. Especially living in New York with all that snow!! Sunglasses are needed for driving, they help to cut the glare off the road from all that "white" around.

So... Don't you want to wear stylish sunglasses? On a Budget?... No Worries!!!

Sunglass Replicas has it all!! They have a large selection on sunglasses and at great prices! At Sunglassreplicas.com,their sunglasses are inspired by the popular designers to create something that appeals to the connoisseurs of fashion sunglasses. These are not fake or knock offs, but an expression of artistic freedom that gets inspired from the creation of a talented designer. That's why they are known as replica sunglasses, and not passed off as the real ones.

I had the opportunity to review a pair. I chose the Rimless small face style.
Aren't these cute? I like to be stylish, but I don't look good in the Large sunglasses. They usually take up half of my face! So, I tried these ones. They fit and look good! I'm still stylin' but don't look like a bug wearing these. Only problem is my tween daughter is trying to claim them. These are priced at $18.99. What a Deal!!! I chose mine in pearl/smoke but you can get these in a few other color options. These usually ship within 24 to 48 Hours. That's fast Service.

Features:
~UV400 protected quality lenses on the sunglasses
~Premium metal or plastic frames on sunglasses~Latest and stylish sunglasses for Men and Women with prices cheaper than designers.
~FREE shipping in United States for order over $25
~Ships Worldwide Australia, France, United Kingdom, Norway and other countries
~30 Day Money Back or exchange with RMA request

Check out SunglassesReplicas.com for a great pair of sunglasses at a more affordable price.

Win it!!! One of my lucky readers will get a pair of sunglasses of their choice from Sunglass Replicas.($18.99 value)

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on February 14th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.


*Disclosure: I received a pair of sunglasses, free of charge, from Sunglass Replicas, for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.
This is a MamaBuzz Review, check out what the others are saying and visit them to enter their giveaway as well.

Mamavation Monday

Ok...I need to Just Do it!! I am really stuck here. Since, the Beginning of January, I have been trying to eat healthy and include more exercise daily. I've been doing just OK. I'm happy that I have not gained any weight. As of Today , I weigh exactly the same as I did on Jan 3rd. I've lost a few and gained a few pounds over the month, and really haven't made any progress. Well... Spring is going to be here before I know. I must get moving!!! My goal is to lose 13 pounds and I really want to tone up. I could really use a pair of Earth Footwear sneakers to help me tone as I walk.

This week's blogging carnival's Question is: What does “wellness” mean to you?
Answer: This answer may vary for many of us! For me, Wellness means Getting Healthly... This means I need to eat good foods like fruits and veggies and Exercise. Also, I need to have good sleep and a good mind set.

I'm going to get more motivated!!! Febraury...I'm going to see results!!!

Gorton's January Grilled Giveaway & Win Coupons for Free Product

Gorton's Giveaway: Click here to enter
Start your New Year off right with Gorton’s Grilled Seafood & the new KINECT exercise craze! Enter the January Grilled Giveaway for a chance to win FREE grilled seafood and an XBOX 360 with Kinect bundle and The Biggest Loser Ultimate Workout game!
Hurry and enter... this giveaway ends 1/31.

If you are too late to enter January's Grilled Giveaway... Don't Worry!!!...I'm offering coupons for free product!!

Mmmm... Doesn't this look Good?
This is Gorton's new Grilled Shrimp!!!

NEW! Grilled Shrimp Classic
•Large, tail-on shrimp
•Flame-grilled for the authentic taste of outdoor grilling
•Marinated with real herbs and spices for a delicious flavor
•Cooks in under 15 minutes on stovetop, in oven or microwave
•Only 110 calories and 1.5g of fat per serving
•Serve on its own, over rice or pasta, or on a salad

Gorton's has alot of Great products!!I tried the Grilled Shrimp and Mmm it was Good!!This has alot of flavor. I took it out of the freezer and cooked it on the stove in less than 15 minutes. (Quick Dinner!!) My only problem was I wasn't sure how I wanted to eat it. I ate some plain and I put some on my salad. They both tasted Great. It tasted like I just took it off the Grill. (My husband didn't know it came from the freezer)Oops...I shouldn't have told him!!! Because now when I buy this Grilled Shrimp thinking I'm going to have it for dinner--it keeps disappearing... My husband LOVES this. It makes a quick easy dinner or in his case --a great snack!

Want to try it?
Five of my lucky readers can win a prize of 2 full-value coupons, each valid for any Gorton's Seafood item from their entire product line.

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This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on February 12th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be choosen.

**Disclosure- I received Coupons for free product for review purposes. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.**

Winner Announcements

Drum Roll Please...

The Winner of the ThermaCare giveaway is... Sohamolina

TeamJC, Debbie and Renee... are the winners of Denise Austin's Book: Get Energy!

The Winners of the RelaxZen giveaway are...Stacy and SalanderServant

Congrats!!! An email has been sent.
Thank You to all who entered! And stay tuned for some more great giveaways.

Healthcare- Associated Infections-

Thank you to Barbara for sharing this information!!!

Healthcare-Associated Infections...
When someone develops an infection at a hospital or other patient care facility that they did not have prior to treatment, this is referred to as a Healthcare-Associated (sometimes hospital-acquired) Infection (HAI).
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are a global crisis affecting both patients and healthcare workers.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), at any point in time, 1.4 million people worldwide suffer from infections acquired in hospitals.
A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report published in March-April 2007 estimated the number of U.S. deaths from healthcare associated infections in 2002 at 98,987.
The risk of acquiring Healthcare-Associated Infections in developing countries is 2-20 times higher than in developed countries.
Afflicting thousands of patients every year, HAI often leads to lengthened hospital stays, increasing the likelihood of readmission, and adding sizably to the cost of care per patient.

Financially, HAIs represent an estimated annual impact of $6.7 billion to healthcare facilities, but the human cost is even higher.

About Not on My Watch Prevention CampaignTo protect patients by reducing the risk of HAI, healthcare professionals must continually update their knowledge of infection management.
As part of an ongoing commitment to quality care and infection prevention, nationwide doctors and hospitals are partnering with Kimberly-Clark to deliver continuing education programs on Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) prevention to staff and management. As simple as education sounds, busy doctors and nurses on the front lines of delivering care can find it difficult to find the time to take advantage of scheduled programs within their hospitals.
The HAI Education Program is part of a national infection awareness campaign for healthcare professionals called “Not on My Watch” and will provide the facility with a toolkit that contains informational flyers, patient safety tips and posters.
The "Not on My Watch" campaign provides accredited continuing education (CE) programs based on best practices and guidelines as well as research available on reducing the incidence of Healthcare-Associated Infections.
For details about the "Not On My Watch" campaign, and the HAI Education Bus please visit www.HAIwatch.com.

Join the community of healthcare professionals concerned with preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), which at any given moment seriously affect 1.4 million hospitalized patients worldwide. The HAI WATCHDOG* Community forums are intended to provide a place for healthcare providers to discuss issues and best practices related to Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
Kimberly-Clark is committed to helping win the battle to prevent HAIs. As part of that effort, we are pleased to sponsor this community site for healthcare providers to discuss HAIs without mention of product-specific information.


*Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. This post was provided from Barbara and www.haiwatch.com. I just wanted to share this information with my readers*

Happy Birthday Colleen!

Today's my sisters birthday...
Happy birthday Colleen!! We Love and Miss You! Hope You have a great day! Celebrate!!

Granola Gourmet Review & Giveaway

Product Description:
Created by a Diabetic and his Family. Tasty and Healthy Physician Endorsed Energy Bars. Frustrated by a lack of snacks that did not cause a blood sugar spike, but that also tasted good Granola Gourmet was born.

For Athletes...For Diabetics...For You...
100% Natural
* No Wheat
* No Dairy
* Kosher
* Vegan
Very Low Sodium (15-35mg)
* No Refined Sugar
10-13g Whole Grains
* 391-590mg Omega-3's
Handmade in California

Available in 4 delicious flavors:

~Ultimate Berry
~Ultimate Cran-Orange
~Ultimate Mocha Fudge
~Ultimate Fudge Brownie

These are very healthy!! Many Physicans have recommended these!!! Definately a great snack. These energy bars have rave reviews.

So...What do I think? Personally I didn't care as much for the Fruity ones. They smell amazing but they seemed to crumble alittle bit. I did love to add them to my yogurt for a great afternoon snack. The Fudge Brownie ones are Awesome!! They taste really good. They remind me of those chocolate/oatmeal "No Bake" Cookies. I didn't get a chance to try the Mocha Fudge one, because my twelve year old daughter snagged that one. She really liked it- she said it was better than eating a chocolate cookie and she mentioned how much energy she had at basketball practice.

So... Do you want to try them? You can find a retailer near you, (boo..the closest to me is like 215 miles away)or buy them online.

Or Win it!!! One of my lucky readers will get a 4 pack of these Gourmet Granola Energy Bars. (One in each flavor mentioned above.)

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This giveaway will end on February 9th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.




I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Sponsored by Tomoson.com

Resolve to be Ready! Emergency Preparation Kit Giveaway including $25 Target GC

Before a disaster turns your world upside... Resolve to be Ready!!!

OEM would like to encourage New Yorkers to Resolve to be Ready this year and be prepared for an emergency by taking three steps: (1) Make a Plan, (2) Get a Kit, (3) Be Informed.


It is so important to be ready!!! The main goal of the Ready New York City campaign is to encourage parents to Resolve to be ready and be prepared in the case of an emergency, both small and large, partially by staying informed through OEM’s Facebook page.

Make a Plan:
Develope a Disaster Plan with your Family. Prepare for what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate in an emergency. Disuss a meeting place and emergency exits. It's always helpful to go over this information and practice your plan.

Get a Kit:
Gather Supplies! It's important to keep at least 3 days worth of supplies.
Important items include:
- Water (one gallon of water per day/per person)
-Non-Perishable,ready to eat food (& Can Opener)
-First aid kit
-Flashlight
-Battery-operated AM/FM radio & extra batteries (you can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries)
-Personal hygiene items:like soap,feminine hygiene products,toothbrush & toothpaste
-Phone that does not rely on electricity
-Child care supplies or other special care items(like Baby formula or medicine)

Be Informed!
OEM is branching out and sharing information with New Yorkers in more ways than ever before. On OEM’s Facebook page you can find more information and even take the first step in making a plan by selecting and sharing your own meeting place using the Get Ready NYC: My Meeting Place Facebook application. Also, you can download a Resolve to Be Ready preparation calendar from the site which contains quarterly, monthly, and weekly reminders to help prepare for emergencies, large and small, throughout the year.


Please be ready!! We never know when an emergency is going to happen. Resolve to be Ready!!! Do you have a plan or a kit?



Win it!!!One of my lucky readers can win an Emergency Preparation Kit! The kit consists of a $25 Target gift card, flashlight, AA batteries, travel first aid kit, and protein bars.

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(3 extra entries)
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This giveaway is open to US Residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)

This giveaway will end on February 8th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.


*Disclosure: I am helping to spread awareness to prepare families for emergency situations. This information and giveaway was provided by the Ready NYCity Campaign*

Please visit OEM-New York City Office of Emergency Management for Important information.

Mamavation Monday

I did not try much this last week. I had been eating heathy and exercising in the beginning of the week then got really busy and didn't eat much or exercise later on. My weight has not really changed. Overall -since New Years my weight has remained the same after this little roller coaster ride of up and down a pound or two. I guess now, I need to get serious!!!

I'm off to a good start this morning!!! I started with my Wiifit hula hooping workout and did some strength/toning exercises. I'm going to get more exercise in later in the day too. Then I'm going to make sure every morning that I do my workout first thing. This works better for me- then I know I got in my exercise requirements for the day.

I had a bowl of cereal this morning and its been about two hours so I'm going to eat a banana. I need to speed up my metabolism, so I'm trying to eat healthier smaller meals and add snacks in so I'm eating every two and eat a large dinner before I go to work around 3:30. Then I need to stop eating when I get home after 9:00 tonight. I will bring a Fiber Plus bar to have for a snack. This should keep me from getting hungry and to help me get more fiber in my diet. Once, I get back into this eating routine then hopefully I won't be hungry later at night. This late night snacking hasn't helped me.

Next week... I will have results!! I need to get my motivation back and lose weight and tone up. Spring will be here before I know it. (Although today--it defineately is winter here, it's -15 out and brrr it's cold!)



*Disclosure: I’m writing this post as an entry to a blogging carnival sponsored by Fiber Plus. I will be receiving free product in return.*

Winner Annoucement

Drum Roll please...

Erin... is the Winner of the Affordablescareves.com Gift Certificate

The Winner of the Gift Certificate for LittleOnesBooks.com is... ElizaBeth

Nicole...is the Winner of the EasyLunchBox containers and cooler bag

Congrats!!!

Dove Product Review

As a mother of a tween daughter, I'm glad to have joined the Dove Deodorant Don't Fret the Sweat campaign. Having tweens can be very challenging. This great campaign is here to help you successfully transition your child into a confident self-reliant child.

Everyday tweens face moments that can make them break into a sweat -help them get prepared! Using deodorant and body mist can help your tween feel confident and smell good too. My daughter is very active playing sports and it's natural to sweat. She uses Dove deodorant regularly and uses the body mist for an added burst of freshness.

Dove go fresh Deodorant provides effective 24-hour odor and wetness protection that keeps your daughter confident all day. For an added burst of freshness, try the matching body mists.

Dove Deodorant is now available in the lively scent Revive, which combines pomegranate and lemon verbena. This scent smells good. It's fresh and not too strong. Mothers and daughters both like this scent.

*Disclosure: As a member of SheSpeaks, I received Dove Deodorant and Body Mist and samples and coupons to share with my tween daughter and her friends. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Kidz Bop 19 Review and Giveaway

This winter's coolest album is here! Kidz Bop 19 has all your favorite hits - sung by kids for kids! Its cold outside, but you can keep warm with these hot new tracks! Featuring "DJ Got Us Falling In Love," "Firework," "Somebody To Love" and more!



Song List:
1. DJ Got Us Falling In Love
2. Firework
3. Just The Way You Are
4. Dynamite
5. Cooler Than Me
6. Airplanes
7. Club Can’t Handle Me
8. Bulletproof
9. Animal
10. Just A Dream
11. Magic
12. Mine
13. Please Don’t Go
14. The Time
15. The Only Exception
16. Somebody To Love

This is a great CD! Parents don't mind listening to this music and the kids love it! This contains all the new hits and it's fun to hear them sung by kids. As soon as we popped in this CD, my 9 year old son was singing and moving to the beat. He really likes this and I caught my tween daughter singing and dancing too. Anyone who likes the other Kidz Bop CD's are sure to love this one too.


Great Deal!!! Purchase this for Only $13.98 and Get 2 Copies for the Price of 1! at the kidzbopshop.

Or Win it!!! Two of my lucky readers can win this new Kidz Bop 19 CD.

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This giveaway is offered to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on February 1st at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email.

*Disclosure: I received the Kidz Bop 19 CD free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Mamavation Monday

Tonight's the Big Night!!! Join in the Mamavation Launch Twitter Party (Campaign #7) and find out who the new Mamavation Moms will be. For all the Details visit Mamavation. The Party starts at 8 pm est and there are lots prizes. I will be tweeting then.

Last Week didn't go so well for me. I did some exercising and I was alittle sore.
(That's sad- that I got out of shape but I'm going to continue my workouts!)
For the eating healthy- I'm still working on that. Everyday is progress. I know that it's going to be a lifestyle change and my big thing is to eat smaller meals and more often. I need to increase more fiber in my diet and I need to stop snacking or eating dinner later at night. Now, that I know what to do... I am going to Just Do it!!!

Stay tuned... Next Week- I will see a weight loss.

CSNstores.com UpComing Review

I'm so excited about doing another review from CSNstores.com! They have over 200 online stores, making it so easy to find anything you need for your home from modern dining room furniture to linens and cookware. I have found that they have everything you would want to make remodeling your kitchen so easy. They have a large selection of products and great prices too. Now, its just getting the hubby to agree on what our new kitchen is going to look like. We both have different visions, styles and ideas. Should we go modern, casual or traditional? I think we're going to need some help with this one. Decisions, decisions! I'm going to take my time and not rush into this one.

*Disclosure: As a preferred blogger, I'm going to be recieving a gift code to apply towards an item of my choice from CSNstores.com for review purposes.*

RelaxZen Review and Giveaway

Stress affects the body and mind. RelaxZen Day works with your body to de-stress your mind, increase your focus and balance your mood. With natural herbs, vitamins and amino acids, there’s never been a better time to live a RelaxZen Life.

Benefits:
Reduce stress and fatigue
Increase focus and alertness
Balance mood
Enhance productivity

Ingredients:
L-Theanine
L-Theanine
L-Threonine
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
GABA
Passion Flower Extract
Acai Extract


Sound sleep is the foundation of a healthy life. A good night's sleep can help with everything from weight control to improving memory. RelaxZen NIGHT's sleep ingredients help you get the best night's sleep you have ever had.

Benefits:
Reduce stress and fatigue
Increase focus and alertness
Balance mood
Enhance productivity

Ingredients:
L-Theanine
L-Threonine
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B6
GABA
GChamomile Extract
Pantothentic Acid

Sometimes I get pretty stressed out!! Hard to believe (lol). So, anyways I had the opportunity to try RelaxZen Day and I think it helped. The bottle contained 2.5 oz and was a fruity taste. I like that it was non-drowsy and has no calories. It helped me increase my focus and I felt less stressed.


Want to try it? My readers can get a Special Savings. Use coupon code SMILE at Thirstmonger.com for 10% off plus free shipping on any RelaxZen product. Code expires January 31, 2011

Or Win it!! Two of my lucky readers will get a sample pack of RelaxZen Day and RelaxZen Night

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This giveaway will end on January 28th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email.


*Disclosure: This is a Mama Buzz review. This product was provided by: Smile.ly for this review. Please consult a doctor before taking this product.*

Get Energy! By Denise Austin - Book Review and Giveaway

Get Energy!
Empower Your Body, Love Your Life
By: Denise Austin


With busy schedules, demanding careers, and little time, many of us battle just to stay awake. But energy is something that is in our control, even when time is short. Now 50 years young, fitness guru Denise Austin shows readers how to super-charge their lives, using her innovative lifestyle plan. She eats the right foods at the right time of day. She uses the power of stretching and breathing to feed her body with energy-enhancing oxygen. She uses mini-workouts to get energy even on her busiest days--and now you can too!

Denise shows how simple changes can add up to increased energy levels throughout the day. From the foods they consume to the way they sit in their chairs, readers won't believe how Denise's quick and easy plan will dramatically increase their energy levels. In as little as a week, results will be felt: radiant skin, more restful sleep, and a sharper mind...so follow Denise Austin and prepare for a fitness wake-up call!

I think that many of us want to know Denise Austin's secrets! I know I did. Reading this book, you will learn so much. This is not a diet book! No calorie counting involved, but you will learn that a well balanced diet and good nutrition will help improve your energy level. This book will also teach you about the three wheels of energy,in which all play an important role. This book has some questions for you to answer and depending on your answers will give you some tips on how you can improve your energy. I think that this book will be helpful to all of us looking to increase our energy level. Included is your two week personal energy plan.

To find out what you can due to increase your energy level, Read this book. Take a sneak peek here. Buy this book here.

Or Win it!!! The Hatchette Book Group has offered Three of my lucky readers a copy of this book-Get Energy! By Denise Austin

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on January 27th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.
*Winners will be subject to the one copy per household rule,which means that if you win the same title in two or more contests ,you will only receive one copy of the title(or set in case of grouped giveaways)in the mail from the Hatchette Book Group.*

**Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from the Hatchette Book Group for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.**

ThermaCare Winter Prize Pack Giveaway

Is the Winter weather effecting your body? According to a recent survey, 62% of Americans have aches and pains that are triggered by winter activities such as shoveling snow, being outdoors for long periods of time, and clearing ice off a car.

To help combat these cold weather aches and pains, ThermaCare HeatWraps offer the following tips to keep you moving during the cold weather months.

~Warm up before any outdoor activity.
A quick 10 minute warm up can prevent hours of aches and pains. If you are going to be skiing/ice skating or even playing outside with your family, make sure to stretch and do simple conditioning like squats or lunges to get your body moving before going outside.

~Pace yourself while shoveling snow.
We all know the aches and pains that come from shoveling snow. However, there are certain things you can do to protect your body from getting hurt. Try choosing a shovel with a plastic blade rather than a metal blade. Plastic blades are lighter and may do less harm on your back. Also try to take breaks and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated in the cold. While this may take a little longer to finish your driveway, your body will thank you for it later!

~Dress warm and in layers.
Minor aches and pains often feel worse in cold weather. If you are going to be outside for long periods of time, remember to wear a hat and scarf to ensure you are staying warm in the cold.

~Wear comfortable non-slip shoes.
Icy patches on roads are sometimes unnoticeable, so it’s important to do everything you can to avoid slips or falls. When you are walking to and from your car while grocery shopping and doing other chores, make sure you are wearing comfortable shoes with good traction.

~Try using ThermaCare HeatWraps!
Reach for ThermaCare HeatWraps when you know you have a long day of winter activities ahead of you to help keep you moving and relieve aches and pains. They are available in custom sizes for a variety of aches and pains and are proven to be more effective for back pain than the maximum dose of acetaminophen (4,000 mg). * (* As measured after 8 hours.)



ThermaCare HeatWraps brand new Facebook page launched yesterday January 11th and having tremendous interest all 10,000 free samples have already been claimed.(They went super fast!) But,you can get a $3.00 off coupon here.

Win it!! One of my lucky readers will get a soothing winter prize pack. Included is a Microfleece blanket, a decorative mug, delicious seasonal tea and ThermaCare Heatwraps.

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This giveaway is offered to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on January 26th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email.


*Disclosure: I will be receiving samples of ThermaCare HeatWraps and I have not personally used this product yet, so I can not give you my full opinion. I love the thought of using this product to help with aches and pains rather than taking drugs. This giveaway was provided by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.*

Winner Announcement

Drum Roll Please...

The Winners of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Christmas Magic Books are ... Maureen, PoCoKat and Glogirl

The Winners of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Family Matters Books are ... Misty, Snow and Samantha

Gretta ... is the Winner of the Piggy Paint Gift Card

Congrats!!! An email has been sent.

If you didn't win this time ... then check out all my other great giveaways going on and stay tuned for new giveaways coming soon!!

ThermaCare Heat Wraps -Free Sample

ThermaCare HeatWraps brand new Facebook page is launching on Tuesday, January 11th, and they’re giving away 10,000 free samples. Anyone can just visit www.Facebook.com/ThermaCare beginning on Tuesday for more details on how to receive one.

The First 10,000 to "like" them on facebook can sign up for a coupon to get a Free ThermaCare sample . So Hurry!!!

60 Day SlimDown With Lindsay Brin

My New Years Resolution is for a Healthy Me!! This includes eating healthy and exercise. My goal is to get my body back!! I know this will include eating healthy, (which will be a lifestyle -not a diet) and exercise. I'm really looking forward to toning my body and looking great. I know it's not going to be easy but I can do it with the help of Lindsay Brin's 60 Day SlimDown System.

The 60 Day SlimDown system has everything you need to get your body back, including 4fitness DVDs and a downloadable slim packet including a fitness calendar, a Progress tracker, and a 3-phase meal plan.

This Cutting Edge System is designed to boost your metabolism and have the pounds melting off within the first 10 days. Included in this 60 Day slimDown system is over 22 Workouts on 4 DVDs!


Each DVD will challenge your body in a different way with so many workouts your body will continue to get leaner and leaner. Postnatal Boot Camp will have you doing Intense Interval Training to jump start that body! In the CFS Method DVD you will train your core to fire from the inside-out, creating ab muscles that work like a Corset. Then Core Metabolic Jumpstart will have your metabolism boosting while shredding the core. And Shed 5 Fast will melt off the pounds! I had the opportunity to review this DVD before and loved it. (Check out my review here.)


In 60 days you can super charge your body for the ultimate slimdown. This is done is 3 phases. In Phase 1 all workouts can be done in 30 minutes or less. Then in Phase 2 you will challenge your body even more so you continue to shred your core - and lose even more fat! All in 45 minutes or less. Phase 3 you learn how to see results after the initial 60 Days.

What's great about this program is that you can check your fitness level on Day 1 & Day 60 with the Fitness Test to see your progress. Besides the DVDs included is a downloadable Slimdown Packet that contains a 3-phase meal plan that's easy to follow. You actually get to eat real food that you can prepare for your family. It's really easy to follow and there are many choices, not just gross stuff you won't like. You may choose plan A or B depending on your age and weight. This is just for how much food you can eat. Also, if you are a breast-feeding mom, you can still participate in this great program but will have extra nutrition requirements to follow Also included is a progress tracker and a fitness calender.


You can purchase the 60 Day SlimDown System for $49.99 from Moms Into Fitness. Right now Lindsay is also offering my lucky readers a 30% discount on this 4-DVD set, using the coupon code: 60daydvd30, which expires on January 31.



Want to know more about Lindsay Brin? Check out her blog and see how she got her body back after two babies and you can follow her pregnancy with baby#3 on the way.


*Disclosure: This is a MamaBuzz review. Check out what the others are saying about this 60 Day SlimDown system and enter for your chance to win it. I received the 4-DVD set, free of charge, from Moms Into Fitness, for the purpose of this review. I feel that this program has everything needed to help me get my body back and tone up. I have just started this program and don't have any results at this time. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Mamavation Monday

So far... Things are going pretty good. I did good this week getting back into my good habits. Cut back on soda, I know this is my big downfall, even though its Diet soda, I know its still bad. My eating healthy is going pretty good, although I could have done better. I know I had some craving with having PMS I will blame it on that. So, next week, I will have a weight loss. My exercise, has been going good. It's sad though that I could feel it already. I was alittle sore.
This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Salonpas, and the Question is: Have you ever been injured starting a new exercise routine? Tell us about it…If not, do you get any aches and pains? Where?
My Answer: I have old injuries, from years of competive gymnastics--my back and shoulders bother me.(With and without exercise) So, I am pretty careful about starting new exercise routines, I try to take things slow and not overdue it. If I do something that bothers me too much, then I just try to motive the exercise or do something comparable. Usually Advil and the HotTub helps me feel better.

Next week... I will have better results. Stay Tuned...

My Coupons Textbook Rental

In this day and with the ecomony the way it is... I am always looking for a bargain! I use coupons to save money! I've found a great site that I would like to share with you.

MyCoupons.com has been providing tens of millions of people with coupons and coupon codes since 1995. Thier CouponPros scour the Internet to find the best coupons and coupon codes to save you time locating a coupon or coupon code. This site is pretty is to use. You can pick your coupons by store or category and you can find both printable coupons and online coupon codes.

Buying books can be very expensive, especially for college students. You can buy used books but they still cost quite a bit of money and if you are the one selling them, you usually don't get much for them. Did you know that you could rent textbooks? (I never knew that!)
If you want to save some money and need to find textbooks-then MyCoupons textbook rental page is the just the right place for you. You can find coupon codes to help cut the cost on textbook rentals. Some of the places you’ll find coupon codes for are Chegg, Campus Book Rentals, BookRenter.com, etc. You’ll find dollar discounts,percentage discounts, and free shipping offers. The best thing is that all the coupons are verified and actually work.

Not sure how to use these online coupons?
To find out more information about MyCoupons.com and their Textbook Rental coupons you can watch the YouTube video that shows how the process works...




I would recommend MyCoupons Textbook Rental for anyone who loves to read, needs to buy books for school or just wants to save themselves some money and time. MyCoupons.com is a great resource and you can get coupon codes for so many thing like general merchandise, food, clothes and so much more. Be sure to check them out. You can "like" them on facebook and follow them on twitter too.


*Disclosure: This is a Mama Buzz review. I was compensated by MyCoupons for this review, although, this is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Easy LunchBoxes Review and Giveaway

Are your mornings spent in chaos making breakfast,getting kids ready for school and making lunches? The EasyLunchbox system makes it simple to organize and quickly pack healthy lunches without wasting money, time, paper or plastic.

Supporting the waste-free lunch movement, EasyLunchboxes.com offers a reusable, superior solution at a much lower price than other companies. It's FDA approved. No BPA, phthalates, lead, vinyl, or PVC. Best of all, they are Safe for dishwasher, freezer, and microwave, making it great to take and use anywhere. The Cooler Bags are made of the highest quality 300D Polyester for premium durability and toughness. Vinyl free (PVC free) & lead free, with an FDA compliant PEVA lining.



The EasyLunchbox System's design, functionality, and low price has quickly made it a top choice among green lunch box solutions since it came on the market in December, 2009. Named a "top 5 Eco-Friendly Mommy Must Have" by Parents Ask, the EasyLunchbox System has been rated TOP CHOICE by many independent reviewers.

Its clever solution to the lunch-packing chore is the simple two piece EasyLunchbox container: The bottom has three compartments to hold an entree or sandwich and two side dishes. The fitted lid (which comes in 4 colors) covers all three compartments at once. No more squished sandwiches, mismatched plastic container pieces to keep track of or wasteful baggies. Fits perfectly inside the roomy EasyLunchbox custom carrying bag. There is still plenty of room to throw in an extra snack, a piece of fruit, a water bottle and an ice block. Flexibility is key, and since so many different things can fit,the choices are endless. It packs quickly and is easy enough for children to pack themselves. It's amazing how much faster, greener, & easier lunch box packing is with the EasyLunchbox system. It's the waste free lunch box , the green sack alternative that's sized just right for kids and adults. You are sure to love them as much as we do!



You can buy the Easy LunchBox system here. The 4-container set costs $13.95 and the carrying bag costs $7.95 and comes in five fashion colors: black, dark red, olive, purple and aqua.

Or Win it!!! One of my lucky readers will win a container set and one lunch bag in your color choice. Retail value ($21.90)

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This giveaway is offered to US & Canadian residents only. Please do not enter this giveaway if you have won or received free product from EasyLunchboxes within the past 3 months.
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This giveaway will end on January 22nd at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

**Disclosure- I received the Easy LunchBox system free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Barkonomics Book Review

Looking for ways to save money on your dog expenditures? Barkonomics: Tips for Frugal Fidos features over 300 tips organized by area of your dog's life, from obtaining your dog to food, fun, veterinary care and prescriptions, training, travel, and more. You'll quickly be able to select savings techniques best for you and your family to immediately save on your dog's expenses--and, at the same time, enrich your life with your dog.


This is a great book. I thought that I was pretty frugal, but I had plenty to learn reading this book. This book contains many money saving dog tips. Anyone wishing to save Money while raising a Dog, will want to read this book. It also has many helpful tips and advice on how to care for, train and raise a happy, healthy dog. I've had dogs for many years and received alot of tips and tricks about my pet that I didn't know.

This book can be purchased on Amazon for $9.95.
It is well worth the money seeing you with learn how to care for your dog and get alot of money saving tips.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Little One Books Review & Giveaway

I love Books!!! I feel that books play such an important role in all our lives. Books make the Greatest Gifts!!! They are great for babies, children and adults, a perfect gift for any occasion.



Little One Books knows the important role that books, music and video play in a child's early life. Little One Books wants to help others make informed choices from among the vast amount of material available for children today. That's why they specialize in quality books, music, and video, for children birth through age five.

At Little One Books,they have personally reviewed and selected each and every item in their store. They match each product to what they believe is the youngest appropriate age group. However, their carefully selected items can and will be used for many years to come. As children develop they often find pleasure in revisiting illustrations from old favorites, and eventually learning to read them on their own.
You'll find detailed information on why they prefer a particular product in the "Why We Chose" section of each product page.

LittleOneBooks.com is an easy to use site. You can search for what you are looking for pretty easily. They have broken down their items available (books, music and videos) so you can search by age or by product. This makes it pretty easy for anyone looking to buy an infant or child just the right gift.

Look what I had the opportunity to review...


Walt Disney's Classic Storybook was my pick!! This is a great book. It is a collection of Disney tales, a great one for little ones. Children three and up will adore Sleeping Beauty, Marry Poppins, Lady and the Tramp, Dumbo, Goofy, Mickey, Mini, Donald, and so many more! The stories each have clear plots and pages filled with full sentences, new words, and fun dialogue. Every story is accompanied by vibrantly colored cartoons of our favorite easily-recognizable Disney characters.
Adults will enjoy reading this book to their young children. The little ones will enjoy being read the favorite classic Disney stories and will enjoy looking at the bright colorful pictures. Then as your child gets older, I think that they will enjoy reading this book themselves. I would recommend this book and it would make a great gift. This one is sure to be a favorite.

Great News!!! One of my lucky readers can win a gift certificate for $15 to littleonebooks.com to pick out a book of their choice.


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This giveaway will end on January 21st at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

**Disclosure- I received this book as posted above free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Bible Jumbles for Kids Book Review

Bible Jumbles for Kids
By Author Christopher Hudson

The classic favorite Jumble puzzles are now available with Bible-based content just for kids! Each Jumble relates to a Scripture passage listed on the Jumble page so that kids can read and learn about the Bible verse or story. This book includes a mix of six different types of Jumbles:
•Traditional Jumbles
•Mystery Person Jumbles
•Jumble Detective
•Jumble Criss-Cross
•Find the Jumbles
•Bible Passage Jumbles
Kids and their parents will have fun solving all 200 puzzles while learning more about the Bible.

This book is for children ages eight to twelve years old but I think that adults will enjoy it too. Some of this I feel is hard for an eight year old, or maybe just my son, but my twelve year old daughter enjoys doing these fun jumbles. These Jumbles are challenging and I love the way the Bible is integrated into a fun puzzle book. I have used this is my Religious Education class and the kids really enjoy the challenge. This is a great way to incorporate the bible in a fun filled way. This is a great book to take with you on a long car ride or for some quick fun while waiting for your appointment. I would recommend this.

*Disclosure: I received this book free of charge from Tyndale for the purpose of this review.

Affordable Scarves Review & Giveaway

I used to think that scarves were to be worn only in the winter and they were made just to keep your neck warm. How wrong was I?...

Scarves are so Stylish!!! They are a nice accessory for the young and old alike and can be worn in many seasons and so many different ways. They can give your outfit just the right look.

Affordablescarves.com has a high-quality of unique fashion scarves with prices that can't be beat. They have a huge variety of colors, fabrics, and weaves, Affordable Scarves is just the answer for any smart shopper. They carry an unbeatable selection of styles from animal print scarves,silk scarves, floral scarves,cashmere scarves, and infinity scarves, with all items priced under $20. These scarves are the perfect accessory no matter what your style or budget is. Also they offer FREE standard shipping on all orders over $40.


We received the Charolette Tie-dyed scarf in Blue multi and my tween daughter loves this scarf. She has worn this a few times and everyone has noticed this on her. She's gotten many compliments on how nice this scarf is and how good it looks on her. Not on does this look good on, but the quality is Great too. This scarf has really added just the right touch to her outfit and the price is Great Too!

New to Scarves? Or not sure how to tie them or wear them? Don't Worry...Whether you are a scarf-tying beginner or a seasoned pro, visit Scarves.net for your complete guide to dozens of unique and practical ways to tie, wear and style a scarf. Scarves.net, a side project from the folks at AffordableScarves.com is the web's most comprehensive resource on how to tie a scarf. Check it out! You can get directions and even watch videos, so that you may be stylin' too.

From careful packaging of products and prompt shipping, to developing easy-to-use websites and exuding a sincere willingness to address any and all customer concerns, you are truly in excellent hands! Affordablescarves.com knows that buying fashion accessories online is sometimes scary, and that's why they offer a generous return policy and a 100% money-back guarantee.

Great News!!! One of my lucky readers can win a $20 gift certificate to affordablescarves.com to get their own scarf or two.

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This giveaway will end on January 19th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

**Disclosure- I received this scarf mentioned above free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Mamavation Monday

Happy New Year!!! It's time to make a New Years Resolution!! As most people want to include losing weight as their resolution...Mine is going to include a Healthy Me. I am going to get back into my good habits by eating healthy and exercising.

My goal is to lose those 10 pounds that I still haven't lost along with the extra 3 pounds I've gained over the holiday season.

For me to do this... I am going to EAT HEALTHY. First of All- I need to drink more water. (I was really good and cut out soda, then I started drinking it again.) S0- For now, I'm going to slowly get rid of it, otherwise I will crave it. I am going to not give up sweets or junk food completely- just eat it in moderation. My big thing is that I need to start eating breakfast and little small snacks or meals throughout the day (this will help to speed up my metabolism). Then no eating after I come home from working at the Gym. I did this before and had great results until I started slacking and to be honest I really haven't been eating much at all-- just all the wrong stuff. I'm going back to my good habits!!

I'm going to need to include EXERCISE in my daily routine. I've tried alot of different workouts and I still love working out at home. Fun exercise seems to work good for me. I need to be careful and not over due it or my body seems to pay for it. I will start out slowly and get back into the swing of things to avoid hurting my back and shoulders again.


This Weeks Blogging Carnival is sponsored by Game Stop and they will also be the star in the Twitter Party on Wednesday 1/5.

This weeks question is: What are ways you can work out without having to leave the house? This is easy for me to answer, because I love to workout at home. I love to include the WiiFit into my exercise routine along with other fun wii games like the EA Sports Active and Just Dance Game. I also like to do workout videos and Zumba at home.


Today... I started out Good!! I used the WiiFitPlus to weigh in... I am in the Normal Range, but it says a healthy weight for me is a BMI of 22. So, fo me ... I set my goal to lose 13 pounds in 3 months. That's 2 pounds a week. This should be a good reachable goal.
So... I did a 25 minute workout, inlcuding the 10 minute Hula Hooping and Step Aerobics. ( I'm starting here- then I will be adding in more. ) I think that Hula Hooping for me really works! It seems to work all my problem areas.
I had a bagel for breakfast and then I had a banana about 2 hours later.
Not sure what I'm having for lunch or dinner but I am including More Water!!!

I'm hoping to see good results this year. I love all the support that Mamavation gives to all of us, no matter if our weight lose goal is to lose 100 pounds or 10 pounds.

Winner Announcement

Drum Roll Please...

The Squiggle Mix Up Game winner is ... Shelly

Katie ... is the Winner of the Purely Products Healthy Night Light

Carrie ... is the Squinkies Winner.

Congrats!!! An email has been sent.

Happy New Year!!!