Luvali Convertibles Classic Handbag #Giveaway 4/7 CLOSED

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I love handbags.  I am in love with Luvali Convertible Handbags because they are so cute, but also versatile. These handbags are so unique.  They can be converted, so that you essentially have more than one bag.  Pretty neat right?  So how does it work?  Each bag includes a slip.  The slip is reversible.  So you are pretty much getting 2 bags in 1.  You can also get additional slips and then you have even more options with your great bag.

The Luvali Convertible Handbag is available in a number of sizes.  It is available in a Chic size. This is a smaller size bag.  The Classic size is what I received.  This is your average size handbag.  I personally think this size is perfect.  It's not too big and not too little.  If you need a larger size bag then you would opt for the tote size.  This is great if you like a larger purse or have more to carry.  

The next step to finding your perfect Luvali Convertible Handbag is to choose the slip you want.  They offer so many great colors, designs and even materials.  This part is really fun.  I received the Mayan Lipstick style slip for my Classic size Luvali Bag.  It is really cute.  One side of the slip has a red and white design.  The other side of the slip has a fun black and white design.  I love both sides and switch the slip around depending on my mood or my outfit.  This is just one of the great slips for these great convertible purses.  The Midnight Croc or the Scarlett Croc is adorable too.  The Strawberry Fields slip is really fun too.  There really are so many fun options for these bags.  What is your favorite?

You can learn more about these great convertible handbags by visiting the Luvali website.  You can also connect with Luvali on Facebook and Twitter too.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Luvali Convertible Classic Bag!

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 4/7/13 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 not received.

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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Amber Regina $30 Gift Code #Giveaway 4/20 CLOSED

I am really intrigued by amber jewelry.  Amber is actually fossilized resin or tree sap.  It is from pine trees.  Amber is usually found in areas in or around Russia.  The tree sap is formed into things like beads for jewelry.  Baltic amber comes in so many neat colors too.  I have seen light amber and dark beads.  Some of it is clear, but I have seen come that is opaque.  It is really amazing.

Baltic amber is also said to have some neat properties.  The surface of amber releases something called succinic acid.  This is said to be helpful for things like teething in babies.  You may see little ones wearing teething necklaces made of amber.  It is also said to be good for the heard, nervous system and more.  It is supposed to help with the recovery process too!  This is really neat.  

Amber Regina offers exquisite amber jewelry.  They have a huge selection of items.  They are a US based company, but the amber used comes from Russia.  Amber Regina offers nice quality pieces at very affordable prices.  They sell amber teething necklaces, amber rings, amber pendants, amber earrings and much more.  They even sell some really neat amber pieces with fossilized things like bugs in them.  I personally think this is really cool!

I received a pair of baltic amber rose shaped stud earrings.  I love these earrings.  They are really neat looking and I get so many compliments on them.  These are a really pretty orange yellow color.  I also received a set with a pendant and some really pretty round ball amber earrings.  I have personally never seen amber in the color these came in.  I love it.  These items are more of a butterscotch color.  The baltic amber is opaque and really neat!  I also received a ring that showcases some of the great variety in colors that you will often see in amber.  The ring is great because it is a stretch ring and will fit almost any size.  I love that it is beautiful, but also comfortable to wear.

These are just some of the wonderful baltic amber jewelry that you can find at Amber Regina.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter too.

Giveaway - Enter to win a $30 gift code to Amber Regina.  

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 4/20/13 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 not received.  

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.     

Western Bagel Review

I grew up in Southern California and Western Bagel was a favorite of mine.  I think most people from the area are familiar with their amazing bagels.  I actually have memories of going in their with my parents to get fresh bagels on the weekends.  Their bagels are absolutely delicious!  I just remember so many great varieties to choose from too.

I was so excited when Western Bagel started offering their bagels in the supermarket too.  Now you can even order them online!  It just doesn't get any better than that!  There are so many great choices.  Western Bagel offers a huge selection to choose from, but they also offer pita bread and English muffins too!  

I received some products to try from Western Bagel that were new to me.  I was really excited.  They offer some lighter options when it comes to their products.  I am always looking for ways to lighten up my meals too!  Western Bagel offers Alternative Bagels and English Muffins.  What exactly is this?  These are lower calorie products.  I like that for sure!  The Alternative Bagels have around 120 calories.  That is for the entire bagel too.  That is very low in my opinion.  I also like that they have quite a bit of fiber.  The Alternative Bagels have about 10 grams per bagel.  The Alternative English Muffins are only 100 calories per serving.  The best part about the Alternative products is they taste amazing!  I honestly would not know just from the taste alone.  These come in a variety of great flavors including . . . . 

Country White

Roasted Onion

Sweet Wheat

Very Blueberry 

and more!!!!

I also sampled some of Western Bagels Perfect 10 Bagels.  These are really good too.  I love the soft texture of these.  This bagel is offered in a Healthy Grain variety.  It has a nice nutty flavor from all the wonderful grains incorporated in these.  This bagel only has 10 net carbs too!  You wouldn't know it was a low carb bagel though from the taste!  

These are just some of the tasty bagel options available from Western Bagel.  You can learn more about all of their bagels and products by visiting their website.  You can also connect with Western Bagel on Facebook and Twitter 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.    

Geri G. Transceutical Canvas Review

Geri G. offers a selection of makeup and skincare products that are different than most.  The products have a natural approach to skincare and beauty.  I like that the products she has created are not meant to cover up your skin with layers and layers of makeup.  That is why Geri G. beauty products are unique.  The products are meant to improve skin and make it look amazing!  Who doesn't want their skin to look great? 

I received some of the Transceutical Canvas from Geri G.  This is a great starting place to improve skin.  What is the Transceutical Canvas?  It is kind of like an all in one first step before you apply your makeup.  It works as a moisturizer, primer and transformer.  It feels great on too.  It makes my skin feel soft and moisturized.  The product goes on nicely and it feels light on.  It doesn't leave my skin with any kind of residue either.  The Tranceutical Canvas from Geri G. allows your skin to breathe too.  The best part is that it will turn powder makeup into a creamy texture on your skin.  It's really neat.  

The Transceutical Canvas is fortified with vitamins too.  It nourishes your skin while it transforms it.  It nourishes them with Vitamin E, C, and A.  The Geri G. Transceutical Canvas also contains a unique complex called Nanomarine-5.  This is an antioxidant that helps heal your skin.  

You can learn more about Geri G.'s products by visiting her website.  The Transceutical Canvas can be purchased directly from her website for $46.  I also want to mention that a little of this goes a long way.  The 1 oz. bottle will last awhile.  You can also connect with Geri G. on Facebook and Twitter 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.    

Bulk Herb Store - Eden Salve #Giveaway 4/20

I have recently started looking into using herbs instead of always turning towards traditional medications.  This is very interesting to me.  I think it's important to find a trusted source when you are looking for products and information in regards to herbs.  I found the Bulk Herb Store and was interested in their great products from the minute I started browsing.

The Bulk Herb Store offers books, dvds, water filters, herbs and much more.  I personally love that the website is very user friendly too.  There is even a FAQ section that provides you with some great info.  They even go as far as to tell you how long the herbs last.  One of the most important things that I find the website touches on is how to find the right herb dosage for children.  I find that very important as a mom of 2.

I received some Eden Salve to try out.  I am still in the learning stage of using herbs, so I thought that this would be a good place to start.  So what is Eden Salve?  This is a product that blends herbs and other natural ingredients.  The product was designed to soothe, but also heal.  There are a number of uses for it too.  You can use it on dry or chapped skin, boils, burns, rashes, insect bites and so much more!  I personally have been using it on my dry skin.  It works great on dry patches.  It does a great job healing the dry skin and moisturizing it too.  The product is great to use on infants, children and adults too!  

The Eden Salve retails for $7.95 for the 1 oz. can.  It can also be purchased in larger containers as well.  This is a great product to have around too.  You can learn more about all of the great products that the Bulk Herb Store offers by visiting their website.  You can also connect with the Bulk Herb Store by connecting with them on Facebook.

Giveaway - Enter to win a can of Eden Salve!

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 4/20/13 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.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.  

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.      

BabyGanics Hand & Face Wipes

I may not have a baby anymore, but my kids still can get messy.  They are 6 and 8 and there are still times that they need to wipe up their hands and face.  I am often out when this happens and think I could sure use some wipes for this!  BabyGanics offers Hand & Face Wipes that are perfect for messy situations.  

I keep the BabyGanics Hand & Face Wipes in my purse.  I love the 30 pack disposable packages.  These are nice for on the go.  I use these to wipe my kids hands up before they eat.  I use them to wipe them if they get messy while they are eating.  They are great to clean their face and hands after they have been playing at the park too!  

The BabyGanics Face & Hand Wipes are fragrance free.  We have very sensitive skin and these do not irritate it.  The wipes do a great job cleaning sticky or messy hands and faces.  They do it gently though.  They have no Chlorine, Parabens, Sulfates, Phalates or Toxins.  They are completely safe and a product you can trust.  They are great on babies, older kids or even adults.  The best part is that if you are using these on soft baby skin the wipes are super soft.  

You can learn more about all of the BabyGanics products by visiting their website.  You can also connect with BabyGanics on Facebook and Twitter 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.     

Kobo Arc #Giveaway 4/15 CLOSED

Welcome to the Kobo Arc Giveaway!

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8

Hosted by: and Capri’s Coupons, Spaceships and Laser Beams, Stay a Stay at Home Mom, The Penny Hoarder, Powered By Mom, Baby Costcutters and Iowa Mom.

KOBO ARC – READS YOU LIKE A BOOK

The Kobo Arc 64GB offers booklovers a competitively featured Android 4.0 multimedia tablet with a new way to discover content – books, movies, TV shows, music, web pages and more. With a Kobo-developed interface called Tapestries, Kobo Arc gives consumers an exciting new way to discover content. Using an intelligent cross-media recommendations engine, Tapestries responds to the user’s “pinned” content to recommend related videos, movies, books, webpages and other related content. Tapestries makes it easy to discover new personal multimedia recommendations with little effort as the engine learns what consumers love – and brings them more.

The 7” high-definition display delivers crisp, sharp text and with 16-million colours bring photos and videos to life. With front-facing speakers with SRS TruMedia, a built-in microphone and high-resolution 1.3 MP camera to take photos and videos, the Kobo Arc offers up to 10 hours of continuous reading or video play, and two weeks on standby. With Google Play, Kobo Arc users have access to more than 600,000 apps and much-loved pre-loaded apps including Facebook, Twitter, Rdio, Zinio and PressReader.

One lucky reader will receive a Kobo Arc 64GB.

Giveaway ends April 15th at 11:59pm, open to US & Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own.Mommie of 2 is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Fruits & Passion Coriander and Olive Tree Review

I love to pamper my skin with great skincare and bath products.  Who doesn't?  This is a great way to treat yourself to something special every day.  I think as busy moms we deserve it!  I love products that make my skin feel great, but also smell great.  Fruits & Passion offers a great selection of products that will pamper your skin and make it smell great too!

Fruits & Passion has a new product line out called Coriander and Olive Tree.  These are great body care products.  They offer Hand Butter, Cream Body Wash and Nourishing Butter.  All of these retail for under $13 each.  They are very reasonable.  I tried the Cream Body Wash and I love it.  It smells great.  It has a light fragrance that isn't too strong.  I love that the Coriander and Olive Tree Wash cleanses without drying your skin out.  It leaves it feeling great!  I used the Coriander and Olive Tree Nourishing Butter after I used the Cream Body Wash.  This is a great product to use year round.  You can use more in the Winter when you have dry skin or you can just use a little to add the right amount of moisture during the other months.  It really left my skin feeling super hydrated and it left it smelling great too.  

These are just some of the great products available from Fruits & Passion.  They also offer fine fragrances, dish detergents, perfumed oils, perfumed candles and much more.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter too!

These products are available to purchase in the US here.

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.      

LDuncan Apparel Satin Rose Hobo Bag #Giveaway 4/20 CLOSED

LDuncan Apparel offers adorable items at great prices.  I fell in love with the fun and fashionable website.  They offer everything that you need to make a fashion statement.  LDuncan Apparel offers handbags, shirts, hats, sunglasses, belts and more.  The company was started by Laurel Duncan.  In 2011 she started up a company that would offer amazing customer service and wonderful prices.  They are definitely doing that!  I think that both of those are very important when shopping!

I received a Satin Rose Hobo Bag in Pink.  This bag is gorgeous.  It is unique and I personally haven't seen anything like it.  It is a really pretty pink color.  It reminds me of bubble gum pink.  The roses on the bag are the neatest thing ever.  The entire bag is made with quality materials and made to last.  This is a large hobo style bag.  The Satin Rose Hobo Bag has 2 handles.  It is fully lined and I love that it has great sized compartments.  It even has a compartment that is perfect for your cell phone.  This is one of those bags that is perfect to carry pretty much anywhere.  It is great with casual outfits like jeans and a cute top.  It is also stylish with a great outfit for the evening too.  This bag is a carry all bag.  I say that because it is a very large bag that will fit pretty much anything you need to put in it.  This bag is really fun and I get a ton of compliments on it.

This is just one of the great bags that LDuncan has to offer.  I truly had fun browsing the selection of handbags that they carry.  I have included a few others that caught my eye.  What bag is your favorite?  

You can also connect with LDuncan Apparel on Facebook and Twitter too!

Giveaway - Enter to win a Satin Rose Hobo Bag in Pink!

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 4/20/13 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contact 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 not received.

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.    

Drink WAT-AAH Review

I cut most sugary drinks out of my diet a few years back to cut out calories.  It really does wok too.  I limit the amount of sugary drinks my kids drink too.  They are allowed to have juice once a day and then soda very rarely.  I try to make sure I drink plenty of water.  I live where it's over 100 degrees out in the Summer, so in the hot months I am constantly drinking water.  WAT-AAH makes it easy to make healthy choices and to stay hydrated.  

Do your kids try and go for unhealthy drink choices at mealtime?  I know mine do if I don't limit it.  I try and give them water with their meal.  I notice they tend to fill up less on their drink that way.  WAT-AAH is a great to drink any time of day.  You can drink WAT-AAH with meals.  It's great to put in lunch boxes.  I also send my kids with a bottle of WAT-AAH to school.  They use it after recess or PE.  

What exactly is WAT-AAH?  It isn't just your typical water.  It was created by a mom who wanted to get her kids to drink healthier drinks - like water.  Rose (the mom) created a water brand geared towards kids.  Her kids even help design the brand.  The bottles are fun and so is the WAT-AAH website.  The best part is that the packaging is fun, but the water tastes great!  In my opinion not all water is created equal.  The water from my tap tastes horrible.  So WAT-AAH is a great option!

WAT-AAH comes in 5 great varieties.  It is offered in PH, Energy, Power, Brain and Body.  I love all of them.  They aren't just for kids either.  My husband and I love these and use them when we go to the gym.  My favorite is the Energy WAT-AAH.  Ok so what exactly is in it?  It is oxygenated water.  I really felt like it gave me some added pep after drinking the Energy WAT-AAH.  The best part is there is no added caffeine either.  There is no sugar, artificial coloring, artificial flavors or any other junk added to these.  They all taste like water!  

You can learn more about WAT-AAH 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.    

March Starbox Review

I love Starlooks makeup.  It is high end makeup, but offered at very affordable prices.  Their makeup goes on great and feels great on.  You can save on the purchase of Starlooks makeup when you purchase it through their Starbox subscription program.  This is a really great way to try out new makeup products, but you pay way less than what it would normally retail for.  Starbox will send you a box with full size products for just for only $15 a month.  I love getting surprises in the mail, so this is always so much fun for me.  

The March Starbox came with so many great items.  I love a good quality mascara.  I received one from them that I love.  The Starlooks lengthening mascara in black is a great way to make your lashes look longer.  The mascara goes on nicely.  I am picky because I can't stand mascara that clumps.  This mascara gives your lashes a smooth and soft look and gives them the appearance of being longer at the same time.  The Starlooks Lip Sugar is a new favorite of mine.  Do you you ever have dry rough lips?  This product is the perfect solution.  You gently massage a tiny bit of it into your lips and it removes dry rough skin.  I have been a fan of the Starlooks eye shadow for some time now.  I wear it often.  I received a really neat shadow in the disarray shade.  This is almost like a navy color.  It's great to add a little pop of color to your eyes.  Lastly, the lipstick I received is just awesome.  It goes on so smoothly.  The flutter shade is a great shimmery burnt orange shade.  

Are you interested in trying out a Starbox?  You can learn more about ordering one of these fun makeup boxes by visiting the Starlooks website.  You can also connect with Starlooks on Facebook and Twitter 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.  

Del Sol Color Changing Nail Polish #Giveaway 4/15 CLOSED

Del Sol offers really neat products.  They offer color changing clothing.  They offer everything from shirts, hats, hoodies, sandles, rings, and much more.  Have you seen any of their products?  They are really fun.  They aren't just for kids either.  My kids love watching the items from Del Sol change colors, but I do too.

How do the products from Del Sol magically change?  You need to go outside to make them change.  The products actually contain color changing crystals that make their products unique.  I have had fun in the past with their jewelry and hair accessories.  It really is amazing to people that see it happen too.

I received some really neat color changing nail polish from Del Sol!  Have you seen these in action?  The polish is applied just like regular polish.  The only difference is that it turns a different color when you go outside!  I love how much fun this is.  Del Sol offers so many great color options.  Their polish is great for fingers and toes.  The best part is that it's really shocking to other people around you when they see the polish change colors.  I get some many people inquiring about it when my daughter and I are wearing it.

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You can learn more about these neat color changing products by visiting the Del Sol website.  You can also purchase them online directly from the website.  Their products would make a great gift too!  You can connect with Del Sol on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Del Sol Color Changing Nail Polish!

Open to US  residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 4/15/13 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.

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.