Monday, June 30, 2014

Kalorik Artisan Hand Vacuum #Giveaway 7/25 $69.99 value CLOSED

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I feel like I am always cleaning up some kind of mess around the house.  You might feel the same way if you have kids and pets.  I am always looking for ways to make cleaning up easier.  I want to introduce you to the Kalorik Artisan Hand Vacuum.  This is a great little vacuum to have around the house for little messes.  The vacuum is easy to use, and it works great.  It is even something that is easy enough for my 7 and 9 year old to use.  They honestly love helping me clean up around the house now that we have this hand vacuum.







The Artisan Hand Vacuum that I received is in the black color.  This vacuum comes with a charging base.  The base has some great decorations on it, and I don't have to worry about shoving it someplace that nobody will see.  I keep this vacuum out so that I can clean up little messes when they happen.  I love the vacuum for my stairs.  It is nice and lightweight and it does an excellent job.  It is also great to pick up cat hair.  My cats seem to be shedding with the weather change, and this handheld vacuum is perfect for that.  It is also nice for vacuuming up litter that they tend to fling.  I also use it to clean up after my kids.  My kids tend to sharpen pencils and drop shavings on the floor.  The vacuum worked great to clean that up!  What would you use this vacuum for?  The vacuum is rechargeable.  It lasts for about 12 minutes when it is completely charged.  It also has a nozzle and brush attachment.  The vacuum is the perfect size to pick up debris in your car too!

This is just one of the many great products that Kalorik has to offer.  You can visit their website to learn more or to order.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Kalorik Artisan Hand Vacuum in black.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 7/25/14 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.  Bloggers that have reviewed for this company are not eligible to win.  If you have won a giveaway from this company on any blog, then you are not eligible to win.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  


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GoVida Foods Review and Giveaway 7/28 CLOSED

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I love foods that are good for my family.  It can be hard in the Summer to bring those foods along with us though unless I pack items on ice.  I really like when I find things that are convenient, but also a healthy snack.  I want to introduce you to GoVida Foods.  GoVida offers a variety of freeze dried fruits that are easy to keep with you when you are on the go.




GoVida freeze dried fruit has an airy and crunchy texture.  The flavors are amazing because it is real fruit.  Their freeze dried fruit is gluten free, low calorie, has no added sugar, and is completely natural.  GoVida fruit is a great snack or lunchbox item.  GoVida offers a great selection of flavors too!  My personal favorite was the freeze dried grapes and pineapple.  They also offer strawberry and dulce de leche, banana and raspberries, lychee, and more.  The varieties that have the dulce de leche are excellent too!  These have freeze dried dulce de leche that is fortified with flax.  The dulce de leche really has an great flavor.





You can learn more about all of the GoVida fruit varieties and order by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Enter to win a sampler of GoVida Freeze Dried Fruit.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 7/28/14 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly. T he winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.  Bloggers that have reviewed for this company are not eligible to win.  I you have won a giveaway from this company on any blog, then you are not eligible to win.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

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Luxurious Bath Products from Honeycat Cosmetics #Giveaway 7/25 - 4 winners CLOSED

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I love to relax after a long day and pamper myself.  One of the things I truly enjoy is relaxing in the bath with great bath products.  I want to introduce you to Honeycat Cosmetics.  They offer super luxurious bath products that are super relaxing.  They offer shower gels, scrubs, creams, salts & soaks, lip products, and more.  They offer a variety of different fragrance options for all different tastes too!








I received a selection of wonderful bath products from Honeycat Cosmetics.  I couldn't wait to try them out.  Everything smelled so good!  I first started with a soak with their Chick of the Sea.  This is special type of bath crystals that foam.  These have a nice fragrance of mint, raspberry, and chocolate.  This is a soothing and relaxing bath soak.  I also used their Cat-Tails-for Two.  This is a Grand Marnier and Apricot Shower Gel.  It left my skin feeling clean and soft.  I absolutely love the fragrance in this shower gel.  You can also gently cleanse your body with their Vanilla Butter Cream Grooming Bar.  This is a super creamy bar soap that moisturizes while it cleans.  Honeycat's moisturizing creams and butters are super rich and luxurious.  I tried their Honey & Buttermilk Body Cream.  This really has a nice clean fragrance.  I use this all over after the bath or shower.  Their Sweet Kit-Tea Body Butter is also great for those dry skin areas.  It is perfect for my dry summer feet, elbows, and knees.  What product would you want to try?

You can learn more about all of the great products that Honeycat Cosmetics offers by visiting their website.  You can also purchase these products directly from the website.  You can connect with them on Facebook and Twitter too!

Giveaway - 4 winners will receive a Honeycat Cosmetics Prize Pack.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 7/25/14 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winners will be chosen randomly.  The winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prizes.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.  Bloggers that have reviewed for this company are not eligible to win.  If you have won a giveaway on any blog from this company, then you are not eligible to win.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  


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Orkin Bug Wisdom Backyard Explorers Kit Giveaway 7/18 #BugWisdom CLOSED




My son has always loved bugs!  I'm not exactly that way though.  If I find a bug, he is the one I ask to take care of it for me.  He has always been one of those kids that loves to pick up bugs and inspect them.  Make sure you check out the info below, and learn more about bugs!  Don't forget to enter a great bug wisdom kit below too!  



When life hands you dung, just roll with it.
At Orkin, we never stop learning. Our new “Bug Wisdom” video series is a reminder that some of life’s biggest lessons come from small places. Bugs are smart, curious creatures – we humans can learn a lot from their ways.
Take the quiz to discover your “Spirit Bug,” and check out all the GIFs to soak in every nugget of wisdom that these bugs have to offer!
The Orkin Man always knows what to look for when he shows up at your home. If you want to get exploration down to a science, be sure and enter to win Orkin’s Backyard Explorers Kit!

Conenct with Orkin on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

Giveaway - Enter to win. . . . 
Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit: 
- The Orkin 9-Page Activity Bug Book 
- Orkin Bugview Bug Catching Tool and Magnifier 
- Red/Black Summer Wayfarer Sunglasses

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  No PO BOXES allowed for shipment of the prize.  The giveaway will end on 7/18/14 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes not received.  

Each household is only eligible to win 1 Orkin Backyard Explorers Kit via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.  Assets included within this message were delivered to you to promote Orkin LLC.


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The LEGO Movie on Blu-Ray Review

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It is so hot here in Vegas during the Summer.  We like to relax and stay out of the heat sometimes.  What activities do you do indoors to keep your kids entertained?  We love to relax in the afternoon and watch a movie and enjoy some popcorn.  Have you seen The LEGO Movie?  We recently received a blu-ray copy of the movie and my 7 and 9 year old really enjoyed it.  This is a great movie if you and your children love animated movies.  It is also great if you have a child that loves LEGOS!





The Lego Movie Blu-Ray 3D is really impressive.  This would also make a really nice gift for someone that loves the movie.  The blu-ray 3D version includes a DVD, blu-ray disc version, and a blu-ray 3D version.  The 2D disc also has some great special features on it.  My 7 and 9 year old also really liked that there was a little mini LEGO figure that was included in this package.  It makes the movie even more fun.

About the movie. . . 
This movie is the first full feature LEGO movie.  It features Emmet.  He is the main character, and my children fell in love with him.  I honestly did too!  It really is neat to see these mini LEGO figures come to life on the screen.  I don't want to spoil this movie for you if you and your children haven't seen it, so I won't say too much!  However, the movie is about Emmet and saving the world.  It really is a cute story that my children and I could watch over again.  

I would love to hear your thoughts on this movie.  Feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what you think!  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Orange Glad - Sweet Box - June Review

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I absolutely love sweets!  Do you?  I want to tell you about Orange Glad.   You have probably seen them featured in a few reviews on my blog before.  What exactly is Orange Glad?  This is a dessert subscription box.  This is perfect for those that have a sweet tooth.  It is a great treat to purchase for yourself, or as a gift for those you know that love sweet treats.  This is a really neat way to give someone a gourmet dessert gift.  





Each Orange Glad subscription box is filled with surprise sweet desserts.  I love this because I never know exactly what will be in it.  My kids absolutely love opening the boxes with me and trying the new items.  Orange Glad offers gourmet, high quality, and hand picked desserts in each box.  They truly go out of their way to introduce you to amazing sweets.  This dessert gift box is really fun!  






We opened our Orange Glad June box and my eyes lit up.  I remember making humantaschen with my mom when I was little.  These are little cookies shaped like triangles and they are usually filled with some kind of jam.  My Orange Glad June box had two of these tasty treats inside.  They were so good.  The dough was flavorful and tender.  I also received a decadent Lucious Lemon Bar that is from the Fine Sconehenge Baking Co.  This lemon bar had a nice gooey texture and the perfect amount of tartness.  We also received a delicious cookie from Cheryl's that my kids gobbled up right away.  I was really intrigued by the Rip van Wafels Amsterdam Wafel.  This is a waffle style cookie that had a cinnamon flavor.  The inside had a caramel between the layers.  Yum!  The last tasty treat in my Orange Glad box was a Salted Caramel Cream cookie from the Cravory.  This cookie had salted caramel, vanilla chips, and sea salt.  It was also excellent.

You can learn more about ordering an Orange Glad Box by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Onzie Yoga Clothing Review

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I love great workout clothing.  I look for clothing that is stylish, cute, and comfortable.  I want to introduce you to Onzie.  They offer a great selection of clothing that can be used for yoga, or working out.  I also love it to wear just for lounging around or running errands.  They offer clothing for men and women.  They offer a variety of different style choices, and color options too.  Their clothing is soft and comfy.  I really enjoy wearing the outfit that I received from Onzie.




I received Onzie's Pura Vida Tank Top. This tank is really unique.  It has a criss cross back, and it shows off your back a little.  The tank provides full coverage of your stomach though in the front.  This tank is really cute with a great pair of workout pants or shorts.  I also received a pair of Gypsy Pants from Onzie.  These are a comfortable pair of pants that are mid calf length.  The bottom of the pants have drawstrings that give the pants a really fun look.  I also found that you can adjust how you tie the drawstrings, and then push the bottom of the pants up or down a little.  These baggy style pants also have pockets.  I really like that because many exercise style pants do not.  

These are just some of the great yoga clothing options that Onzie has to offer.  You can visit their website to learn more, or order.  You can also connect with Onzie on Facebook and Pinterest too!

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Thursday, June 26, 2014

Good2grow Juice for Kids - Review

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I am always looking for ways to make lunches and snack easier for myself, but also fun for my kids.  I want to introduce you to Good2grow.  They offer a selection of juices in fun bottles.  These are made with kids in mind.  Their juice is made with quality ingredients.  My kids fell in love with the juice, but also love the packaging because it features fun characters.  Good2grow juice is perfect for when you are on the go.  It is a great item for lunchboxes too!

Good2grow juice bottles feature a variety of fun characters.  My kids loved them.  My daughter fell in love with the Barbie and Tinkerbell Good2grow juice bottles that we received.  My son loved the Monsters Inc. and the Spiderman.  These bottles can be washed and used again too.  I like that they are spillproof too.  They work great if you are taking a drink with you in the car for your kids.




The contents inside these bottles is high quality juice.  I really do feel good about giving them to my kids.  Good2grow juice is made with 100% juice.  They offer an organic variety, but also a fruit and veggie blend too.  Which variety would your kids want to try?

You can learn more about Good2grow juice by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255. 

Early Summer Produce from Melissa's - Review

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I personally love great produce year round.  Melissa's is a company that offers wonderful varieties of produce throughout the year.  I get excited to see what they offer each growing season.  My family likes to eat light and fresh meals in the summer.  We incorporate fresh produce from the season into our dishes.  Melissa's produce is a great way to do that.  I received a selection of early Summer produce from Melissa's that my family absolutely enjoyed.  Their produce is always wonderful quality that is impressive.  What is your favorite Summer produce to enjoy?











We were so excited when a package arrived of super fresh fruit from Melissa's Produce.  We love to enjoy peaches in the Summer, and Melissa's peaches are so good!  My daughter didn't want to stop eating them.  Melissa's Organic Peach Bites are the perfect little peach.  These are a great small size for kids too!  They are juicy and flavorful.  The flesh on these is a white color.  We also enjoyed Melissa's Saturn Peaches.  These are almost a doughnut shaped peach.  They really are neat looking, but they taste amazing.  They are so sweet!  Melissa's also offers Organic Plum Bites.  These are also the perfect little plum for snacking.  They were also very sweet and juicy.  I have never tried fresh figs and was impressed with Melissa's Black Mission Figs.  These have a dark purple color on the outside.  They are great raw or cooked.  Lastly, Melissa's Lychee's are something that I have never tried.  However, this is an wonderful tropical fruit that we enjoyed.  The flavor is super sweet and delicious.  

These are just some of the great produce items that Melissa's offers.  What would you want to try?  You can learn more about their produce by visiting their website.  You can also order some of their products from them online.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

HolyClothing Review

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I love clothing that takes you back to another place, and time.  That is exactly what HolyClothing does for me!  HolyClothing is a company that offers renaissance style clothing.  Their clothing really is beautiful.  They offer dresses, tops, skirts, and pants.  They are a family owned company.  They take pride in creating high quality pieces of clothing.  You really can tell that everything they make is made with care because of the quality of their products.





I was given the opportunity to choose an item from their website.  I had a hard time because everything they offer really is beautiful.  I knew that I wanted a dress, but they offer so many gorgeous ones.  I finally chose their Tia dress.  This is dress has a corset style bodice.  It also has a flared hem, and chiffon style skirt.  I love how the skirt of the dress flows.  It has a gypsy flair to the dress.  The dress is available in a few color options.  The black color is very classic, but I wanted something a little different.  I opted for the beautiful ruby red color.  This color is gorgeous.  The dress arrived and I fell in love with it.  The dress is comfortable to wear, and it really looks great on.  This dress can be worn as a casual sundress with sandals, but it can also be dressed up a bit too!  This will be a perfect dress when I attend the Renaissance Festival this year.  This dress is available in a variety of size options that range from small to extra large.  The dress retails for $49.99.




I also fell in love with so many other renaissance style dresses that HolyClothing offers that I wanted to share more of them with you.  They offer a Helena dress that is also stunning.  This dress has a fun zig zag style hem.  It has a gothic kind of flare to it.  I really like their Andra dress too!  This is a Victorian style dress that has a really lovely classic style to it.  They even offer a Romeo and Juliet style dress.  All of the dresses that HolyClothing offers are beautiful, but so much fun!

This is just one of the many renaissance style fashions that HolyClothing has to offer.  You can visit their website to learn more about all of their dresses, tops, skirts, and pants.  What is your favorite item that they offer?  There are so many great choices.  You can also order directly from their website too!  They offer free shipping worldwide on orders over $99.  You can also connect with HolyClothing on their Facebook page too!

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Costume Discounters - Transformers Costume Review

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My 7 and 9 year old love to dress up in fun costumes.  They are great for Halloween, but also pretend play.  Do your kids love to do this too?  Costume Discounters is a great place to find a massive selection of costumes for boys, girls, men, and women.  I have found that their costumes are very reasonably priced, but they are also made well.  That is very important to me when I am shopping for a costume for my children.  My kids always love the fun costumes that we have received from them.  They currently have a great selection of Transformers costumes too.  Are you a big Transformers fan?  We definitely are!





My son was so excited to receive a Transformers costume from Costume Discounters.  They offer a variety of different styles and different characters.  They do not just offer Transformers costumes for kids, but they offer adult ones too!  My son received a really neat Bumble Bee costume from Costume Discounters.  The costume he received is the boys deluxe Bumble Bee costume.  This includes a lightweight costume that your child can easily slip on.  It has a velcro closure on the back.  My 9 year old was most excited about the mask, chest plate, and accessory.  This truly makes the Transformers Costume even more fun.  

You can learn more about all of the fun costumes that Costume Discounters offers by visiting their website.  Are you a huge Transformers fan?  You can also view an official 2nd trailer to the movie Youtube!  Let me know what you think!

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

The Cream Factory - Bath Cream Review

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My skin can always use a boost during the Summer months.  We spent quite a bit of time outdoors and at the pool and it destroys the moisture in my skin.  What products do you love that keep your skin feeling great all year round?  I want to introduce you to The Cream Factory - Bath Cream.  This product is a nourishing bath product, and I love that it leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized.





I received The Cream Factory's Goat's Milk and Honey Bath Cream.  I absolutely love it.  It really smells great.  Their Bath Cream is what they call "Dessert for the Skin."  I completely understand why after trying it too.  The product gently cleans your skin, but pampers it while it cleans.  I was really intrigued to find out that the particular variety I tried out has antibacterial properties too.  This is made with botanical extracts.  The end result is an amazing product that leaves your skin feeling amazing.  

This is just one of the many varieties that The Cream Factory has to offer in their Bath Creams.  You can also learn more about these wonderful products by visiting their website.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.