Tuesday, December 4, 2012

safeHands Hand Cleaner Review



You may say that all hand sanitizing products are the same, but I have found that there is one brand that is very unique.  safeHands offers alcohol free hand cleaner that work great.  I find it very important to use hand santizer during the cold and flu season.  My hands sometimes suffer when I use the alcohol based products.  They also have harsh scents that can be very overpowering.




safeHands is gentle on hands.  It smells great and it doesn't dry your hands out.  They offer products that are great for adults, but they also offer safeSquirts.  The safeSquirts were developed with children in mind.  The children's varieties come in fun fragrances like Bubble Gum, Cool Blue and Tooty Fruity.  This really makes hand cleaning fun for the kids!  They also offer their regular line.  I received samples of their Clean Linen and Cucumber mint fragrances.  They are all great!  I love that they all moisturize really well while they clean your hands.  My kids love using these!

safeHands was created by Dr. Jay Reubens.  He set out to create a new kind of hand cleaner.  The product he created is even suitable for multiple uses throughout the day.  He created a hand sanitize that still cleaned hands, but didn't make them dry out.  










I love the safeSquirts and safeHands products I received.  The kids and regular line smell great.  They are in an easy to use bottle that squeezes out easily for children.  The hand cleaner dispenses as a foam and is quick and easy to apply to the hands.  The bottles are a perfect size to put in purses or backpacks.  I love that the bottles are easy for my kids to hold and dispense the foam on their own.  They can clean their hands without any help!

You can learn more about safeHands by connecting with them on Facebook and Twitter.  You can also purchase the safeHands products directly from 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.    



Monday, December 3, 2012

A great deal on Emilie M handbags at Mamasource!



I am a big fan of Emilie M handbags.  I recently reviewed a great bag from them.  I get compliments on it all of the time.  They offer handbags that are great quality, but don't break the bank.  This gets even better because there is going to be an Emilie M deal on Mamasource starting on 12/4 at 6am EST.  You can save on your Emilie M handbag purchase by going through Mamasource. Head over to Mamasource on 12/4 to take advantage of this deal.  You will be able to get $75 towards an Emilie M handbag for just $39.  

Disclosure - All opinions are completely my own.  I will be entered in a contest in return for this post.






Maintain a Healthy Urinary Tract with AZO Cranberry #Giveaway 12/19 CLOSED



AZO offers a great selection of products that cater to people that tend to have urinary tract infections.  I have suffered from these, so I know anything that can aid in preventing or helping with the pain in these is wonderful.  I am certain that if you have suffered from urinary tract infections then you probably are like me and would be interested in products that can even prevent these.  






I received some AZO Cranberry to try out.  These are a great product because they provide you with all the benefits of cranberry juice, but without all of the sugar.  I have often tried to remedy a urinary tract infection by drinking mass quantities of cranberry juice.  I personally have found that it works, but it's not fun to force yourself to drink that much.  You can do the same thing with the AZO Cranberry, but without having to drink a gallon of cranberry juice.  This is a great way to maintain a healthy urinary tract.  This is something I plan to take on a daily basis to try and avoid having to deal with miserable urinary tract infections.

AZO offers some other great products too if you think you might have a urinary tract infection.  They even offer a test strip that will tell you if you in fact have a urinary tract infection.  I know there have been times when I could have really used this on the weekend or late in the evening when I wasn't able to get into the doctor.  You can see the complete line of products that they offer by visiting their website.

You can learn more about AZO Products by visiting them on Twitter and Facebook.

Giveaway - Enter to win your own AZO Cranberry!

Open to US resident 18 yrs of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 12/19/12 at 8:59 pm PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly via the Rafflecopter widget.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for prizes not received or lost prizes.  
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.    

ChocolatRouge Wine Review



When I found out about ChocolatRouge Wine I honestly thought to myself wow that sounds really neat.  I figured that it would be a neat combination.  I am a huge chocolate lover and I love wine, so I figured that this would be something I would enjoy.  I was definitely right about that.  ChocolatRouge has blended the wonderful flavor of chocolate with red wine.  They have created a unique product that is fun and flavorful.  I can say it's like no other wine I have had.










ChocolatRouge comes in three different varieties.  They offer a Sweet Red, Milk Chocolate and Dark Red.     I was lucky enough to sample the Sweet Red and the Milk Chocolate varieties.  I loved them.  They are both excellent wines to serve as a dessert wine.  The Milk Chocolate variety is creamy and decadent.  The best way for me to explain it is that it's an adult version of chocolate milk.  The Milk Chocolate wine has even received 98 points at the California State Fair!  The Sweet Red is also a great wine!  This one has a richer flavor.  This would be great paired with fruit and cheese too.  I honestly can't pick a favorite out of these two because they were both excellent.  I love the milky smooth chocolate flavor of the Milk Chocolate variety and I love the smooth richness of the Sweet Red.  What variety would you want to try?  




What would you want to pair either of these with?  I think I would love to try the Milk Chocolate in some coffee on a cold night.  I think it would be excellent.  ChocolatRouge even has some really neat recipes that you can check out on their website.  The recipe for the Chocolate Rouge Julep is something that I am definitely going to have to try.  The combination of chocolate and mint is one of my favorites.





ChocolatRouge would make a great gift for the wine lover too for the holidays.  This is something very unique that would also be great to serve at holiday parties.  Your guests will be really impressed with how great these wines are.  They are something different that would add some fun to your party.  

You can learn more about ChocolatRouge wines by visiting their website.  If you are interested in purchasing them you can also use their product locator.  ChocolatRouge can also be found 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.    



Sunday, December 2, 2012

Trikke T5 - Carving Vehicle Review



Have you heard of Trikke?  They offer carving vehicles.  They offer a large selection of these.  They are in no way just for kids either.  The Trikke is available for children in the T5 model and T67cs.  However, they offer some great options for adults too.  The T7 and T78cs are models that would be great for an adult to ride.  All of the Trikke products provide a fun way to get around.  They also provide a great workout too!  This is a great way for adults and children to get fit.  There is nothing better than a fun way to workout!




I received a T5 model Trikke.  This carving vehicle is perfect for a 4 to 8 year old.  I have a 5 and 7 year old and both of them can ride it!  The Trikke is perfect for children in that age range up to 80 lbs.  This is a quality vehicle built to last.  My kids can be rough on things and this looks like it will last a long time.  It has even been given the Oppenheim Toy Award Platinum Award.  Pretty impressive!  The Trikke T5 helps your child learn how to balance.  It is really great for younger riders because it helps them work on their coordination.  My 5 year old is doing great on it because it's helping her with her coordination and motor skills, but she's not getting frustrated.  That is very important to me when I'm looking for a riding toy for my kids.  




My 7 year old got on the Trikke T5 and mastered it right away.  He loved zipping around with it and carving.  This is a new favorite of his when we go to the park.  He loves to show it off and all of the kids think it's the neatest thing too.  My 7 year old thinks it is a ton of fun!  My 5 year old does great riding the Trikke T5 too. She does really well balancing and is able to coordinate to ride.  She feels comfortable to ride the T5 and isn't scared.  I love that she feels secure on it too.  My 5 year old rides it around the neighborhood like a scooter.  I love seeing the smiles on both my son and daughter's faces as they ride the T5.  I really can tell they are having fun!  If your child has experience with riding a scooter then the T5 should be a breeze for them to master.






The T5 Trikke Carving Vehicle is available in two colors.  You can choose from orange and white or blue and yellow.  They are both great colors.  The T5 is available directly from the Trikke website for $100.  It is a quality carving vehicle that would make a wonderful holiday gift for a child that loves riding toys.  Do you know someone who would love riding one of these?








You can learn more about all of the Trikke products 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.    

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Original Christmas Classics Blu Ray Giveaway and Inspired Recipe 12/13 CLOSED






I love to bake with my kids during the holidays.  It is something I enjoyed doing with my mom as a kid.  I received some great recipes that are inspired by the Original Christmas Classics.  This is really a fun way to get your kids involved in the holiday season.  These are great movies to watch together as a family and snuggle up and have a great holiday snack!  What's better than fresh cookies during the holiday?  Nothing!  We made the Santa Claus Stocking Cookies with the recipe above and my kids loved it.  This recipe is compliments of Kim Ima from the Treats Truck NYC.  This is a great recipe to make with the kids.  They loved rolling out the dough too.  They loved decorating them and putting fun sprinkles on them.  I will say that they didn't want to cut all of them like Santa Hats, but you can use this recipe to make amazing cookies no matter what shape you choose.  This recipe is great and the dough is buttery and delicious!








What is your favorite holiday time treat?  There are so many great ones.  I am a big fan of cookies and hot chocolate, but I also love holiday candy!  

To help you celebrate the holiday season I am going to give away 2 sets of the Original Christmas Classics!  

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 12/13/12 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winners will be chosen randomly via the Rafflecopter widget.  The winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prizes.  The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes not received.

NGlassworks Dichoric Glass Jewelry Review



It's that time of the year when I have to start thinking of gifts for friends, family and my kid's teachers too.  I was so excited when I receive a beautiful necklace from NGlassworks Jewelry.  I love the necklace and a piece of NGlassworks Jewelry would make a wonderful gift for any jewelry lover.  NGlassworks doesn't offer your typical jewelry.  It is beautiful and unique. 









NGlassworks creates Dichoric Glass jewelry.  It is made by hand in Williamsburg, VA.  Each piece of jewelry is not just beautiful, but each piece is a mini piece of artwork.  Each piece is made out of quality materials and they are something that truly impresses.  I have worn my necklace out just a few times now, but I keep getting compliments on it.  It's very eye catching!







NGlassworks offers rings, earrings, pendants and more.  The products that are offered at NGlassworks are absolutely amazing.  The rectangle pendant I received is one of a kind.  It is something that makes a statement.  It is eye catching too!  I love the colors in it and how it catches the light.  It has iridescent elements to the pendant that make it shimmer and shine.  


If you are looking for the perfect holiday gift for the jewelry lover I suggest checking out NGlassworks for a unique and beautiful piece.  You can learn more about the products from NGlassworks 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.