Ziaja USA has a giveaway and it ends today!

Ziaja is a company that offers natural skin care and body care products.  They offer natural products at great prices.  I first want to introduce you to their line because I will be doing an upcoming review.  They also have a giveaway going on that ends today July, 31st.  Make sure you get your entries in if you are interested.  

You can enter to win a Cocoa Butter Prize Pack from Ziaja on their Facebook Page.

Smucci Too Pet Bed Review

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Are you looking for a comfortable and stylish bed for your pet?  We have had a number of beds for our kitties throughout the years, but honestly most of them don't look great sitting around the house.  I want to introduce you to Smucci Too.  They make high end pet beds.  The luxury pet beds are soft, comfy, and they look great in any room.  The beds are made in the USA too.  I love that and it makes me feel great about being a Smucci Too pet bed owner.  Smucci Too beds have even been used by pet stars like those from Beverly Hills Chihuahua for a photo shoot!  

The Smucci Too website makes it easy to figure out what size luxury pet bed you will need.  I have a cat that is about 9 pounds and another that is about 12 pounds.  I opted for the medium sized pet bed because it can hold up to 25 pounds. The small size pet bed retails for $159 and then increases along with the size.  The Smucci Too beds are round and stylish.  They are a great shape though because many animals curl up in a ball while they sleep.  There are a number of different color combinations you can choose from for your Smucci Too pet bed.  The pillow portion of the bed is hand made and durable.  The soft pillow can also be washed.  I think that is very important when it comes to pet bedding.  The bed had a graphic panel that wraps around the bed.  This is great for your pet to lean on and relax.  The panels are adorable too with all the prints they come in.

I chose the Chocolate Sofa and White Tiger Bed.  I love it.  It is the cutest thing.  My kitties love it too.  It is a special little place for them to relax and snooze.  The bed that I received is the medium size, but it is perfect if both of them want to snooze on it together.  The pillow portion is covered in soft minky material that pets love.  The pillow is filled with soft foam.  The back panel is removable too for easy cleaning or if you want to change it.  We are very pleased and so are our kitties with our Smucci Too pet bed.

This is just one of the fun styles of pet beds that Smucci Too offers. You can visit their website to learn more about their quality pet peds.  You can also order your own directly from their website.  

You can also find Smucci Too on Facebook.

You can save 20% on your purchase by using the code mommie2.  

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.  

Purell Hand Sanitizer Review

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Ok, I admit that I am that mom.  I'm the one that makes my kids sanitize their hands when we are at the park before we leave.  I just really don't want my kids getting sick and I do what I can to avoid it.  I have them use hand sanitizer before we leave a lot of public places just because I was to make sure they didn't pick up germs.  I want to introduce you to Purell.  This is probably a brand that many of you know quite well.  I do!

Purell offers liquid hand sanitizer products.  They began in the 80's and the product was popular in the healthcare industry as a way to kill germs.  It is now popular in the food industry too.  Mom's like it because it's a great way to clean your hands when you are out and about.  Purell kills 99.9% of germs.  They even offer an Purell Advanced hand cleaner now too.    

I received a variety Purell products to try out.  They are great to use at home or when you are on the go.  I personally love the little Jelly Wrapped Purell.  These are the ones that can be hooked onto things like backpacks purses, beachbags and more.  I keep one on my purse and then I don't have to worry about losing it.  I will be putting one on my kid's backpacks when they start school again.  These come in a variety of great fragrances.  My favorite is the Ocean Kiss Purell.  It left my hands feeling clean and smelling fresh.

I also received some of the Purell Avanced Refreshing Gel.  These are perfect to keep on your counter in the house if your kids need to clean up their hands real quick.  They are great for Dr.'s offices, business offices, classrooms and more.  The product does a great job killing germs and leaving your hands super clean.  

You can learn more about all of the Purell products by visiting their website.  You can also connect with Purell 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.  

Cadbury Makes Tea Parties Fun! MommyParties #CadburyHighTea

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I was so excited when a party kit arrived at my house. I was chosen to host a Cadbury High Tea Party through MommyParties.  I received Cadbury Ice Cream Bars and Tea hats to host a tea party.  My 6 year old was so excited.  She couldn't wait to share these fun hats with her friends and these delicious ice cream bars.

We set up our party and the guests arrived.  The little girls drank lemonade out of the little tea set that we received.  It was really fun and all the girls arrived dressed up.  The party hats were a huge hit too.  These were very fancy hats with flowers and feathers.  The moms even enjoyed wearing these hats.

The girls and the parents love the Cadbury Ice Cream Bars.  These are so good!  They truly completed our party.  Have you ever had a Cadbury Ice Cream Bar?  They are so good!  These are creamy ice cream that is covered in chocolate.  They come in different varieties too.  My personal favorite is the Cadbury English Toffee.  This is toffee ice cream that is covered in milk chocolate with toffee pieces.  My 6 year old and the other girls loved the Cadbury Vanilla Chocolate variety the best. This variety is a vanilla ice cream dipped in a milk chocolate coating.  They also offer a Royal Dark Variety and a Caramello.  Which flavor would you want to try?  

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.   

Mason Drinking Jar #Giveaway from Smart Planet 8/19 CLOSED

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I have worked with Smart Planet before and I love their products.  They offer a selection of products that include reusable cups, lunch containers, and other products for the kitchen.  We love products that we can reuse over and over again. 

I received a Mason Drinking Jar reusable drinking cup.  My kids love this.  It is fun and cute and a great way to keep hydrated in the warm months.  The Mason Drinking Jar comes with a lid and a jar.  This is perfect for kids that can drink from a straw.  I personally love that the lid and straw help avoid unwanted spills.  I might have a 6 and 8 year old, but they tend to tip over drinks.  This glass is perfect for them.  They also think they are cool drinking out of it because my husband and I use some canning jars to drink out of ourselves because I had so many.  

The Mason Drinking Jar can be purchased from the Smart Planet website for $9.99.  The Mason Drinking jar is also available in 4 color options.  I received the green.  It is also BPA free.  The Mason Drinking Jar is completely recyclable as well.  

You can learn more about Smart Planet and all of the products that they offer by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter too!.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Mason Drinking Jar from Smart Planet.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 8/19/13 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 prize fulfillment.

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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Global Goddess Beauty Review

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Global Goddess Beauty is a company that offers beauty products.  Their line of products that pamper your body.  They are made with quality ingredients and you really can tell when you use them for the first time.  They offer products for your hair, skin, nails, lips and more.  I tried a few items and really love the results that I got from all of the products.

I first want to talk about a really wonderful product that is for your hair.  I have dry hair that is color treated.  I try and use a conditioning treatment a few times a month to nourish my hair.  I really love the Shine Hair Treatment.  This is enriched with coconut, jojaba, sunflower and avocado.  It is very easy to use too.  This is a beauty secret from India.  You can either leave the product in your hair for 30 minutes, or you can leave it on over night.  I massaged this into my hair before bed and was so impressed with how shiny and soft it left my hair.  You just wash and conditioner your hair in the morning.  I was left with really healthy hair!  

I also received some samples of Upgrade Complexion Primer from Global Goddess.  This products contains licorice extract.  This is what I would suggest using prior to applying makeup.  It leaves your skin very nourished, soft and healthy feeling.  I love how it feels very light on, but still moisturizes.  It helps smooth lines and brighten the skin too.  It gives skin a glow.  

I also received a really rich and nourishing Lip Veil from Global Goddess.  I personally love that this product has an SPF in it to protect your lips.  The Lip Veil moisturizes your lips, but the product feels nice and light on.  This comes in a variety of color choices.  I love the sample I received in the Desert Jewel.  This is a nice light color that adds just a hint of color.  It's great for the Summer months to create a really nice fresh look.

You can learn more about all of the products that Global Goddess offers 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.    

Marj's Naturals Review

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Marj's Naturals does health and beauty, but the natural way.  They use quality ingredients in their products and that makes me feel good about using them.  Marj's Naturals offers lip balm, skin care and soap products.  The products are completely hand made.  They are made by a registered nurse too and makeup artist.  They are free of chemicals and I found them to be very gentle and sensitive.  I love that.  The products are made right her in the US too!

I received a Shea & Cocoa Butter Hand & Nail Treatment.  This is a very nourishing product that is great for dry hands and nails.  It is perfect to use on rough areas to smooth them out.  This is fortified with Argan Oil and Hyaluronic Acid.  I am attempting to grow my nails out and strengthen them.  This is perfect to give them a little boost.  It is really rich and perfect to massage in right before bed.  

I also received a bar of really nice handmade soap.  It is the Chunky Pina Soap.  It smells amazing.  It has a wonderful pineapple fragrance, but it's not too overpowering at all.  It is a great bar that gently cleanses your body, but leaves it smelling fresh.  The soap provides a great lather when washing.  This is just one of the many soaps that Marj's Naturals has to offer.  I also want to mention that I was truly impressed with how beautifully the soap was wrapped.  These soaps would make a really nice gift too!

You can visit Marj's Naturals to learn more about their products or purchase some of them for yourself or for a gift.  

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.  

Housewives Jewelry Review

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Housewives Jewelry was started by Nancy Rosen.  The jewelry she offers inspired by televisions the Real Housewives.  She offers beautiful pieces that go with anything!  These pieces are great to add to your wardrobe.  The idea behind this jewelry began as travel jewelry.  What is that exactly?  That means that people would use these pieces when they would travel because they didn't want to chance losing their more expensive items.  

Housewives Jewelry has become popular with real housewives.  I am a stay at home mom and would definitely spend less money on a piece like this, but still look amazing and put together.  I completely understand the thought behind this!  The jewelry is made with amazing quality materials though.  I think that is still very important.  You can have fashionable designs at a great price.  

I received a pair of Flower Cluster Dangle Earrings.  These are really pretty.  I love how these hang.  They are a great accent to any outfit.  They are really pretty and I like how the flowers are all bunched together and kind of flow  down softly.  They are a chandelier  These are a big statement earring.  However, they are still very comfortable to wear.  They have to be some of the largest earrings I've worn, but they felt great on.  They also look great on too.  The earrings are accented with Swarovski Crystals.  The earrings are 24K gold plated.  They have been seen worn by Ramona too.  These fashionable earrings are a great accessory to add some fun to any outfit.  They retail for $69 and can be purchased directly from the Housewives Jewelry website.  

These are just one of the many pieces that Housewives Jewelry offers. You can also connect with them 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.  

Hungry Globetrotter Heat Seekers Monthly Hot Sauce Club Review

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I am a big hot sauce fanatic.  My husband is too.  We love super hot and spicy food.  What about you?  Are you a spicy food eater?  If you are, I'd like to introduce you to a Monthly Hot Sauce Club through the Hungry Globetrotter.  This is perfect if you want the opportunity to try new spicy sauces monthly.  I love the idea behind this.  

How does this Monthly Hot Sauce Club work?  You can order month to month and stop the shipments at any time.  The fee is $14.95 and that includes your shipping too.  You will receive a different and unique hot sauce each month.  I love that you get to try hot sauces that you most likely haven't heard of.  This is also a great gift for the hot sauce lover.  

So what was in the box that I received?  I received a bottle of a very unique hot sauce.  The Bandar Spicy Mango Chili Sauce is a hot sauce that is flavorful and spicy.  It is not intensely hot, but it does have a good zip to it.  This sauce contains mango and it gives it a nice fruity undertone.  The sauce is not sweet though.  This is definitely one of the most unique hot sauces I have tried.

This is just one of the items that the Hungry Globetrotter offers.  They also offer a variety of different food boxes too.  You can visit their website to learn more or order.  

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.  

POE - Purity of Elements Skin Care Review

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What do you use on your skin to keep it looking healthy?  I have found that I love to use products that are gentle and full of great ingredients.  You really can see the difference in your skin when you take care of it and pamper it with good stuff!  Purity of Elements (POE) is a company that offers a great selection of skin care items that are "clean."  They offer creams, serums, masks, moisturizers, and more.

I first tried out the Purity of Elements Radical Renewal Hydrating Cream.  I really love how great my skin feels after using this.  You use this on clean skin and simply massage it in.  This is a wrinkle cream that really helps soften and smooth those lines.  It really hydrates and feels like it gets deep down into your skin.  This product is loaded with things like shea butter, lactic acid, avocado oil, Vitamin A and more.  It retails for $58 and can be purchased directly from the POE website.  I also want to mention that a little bit of this goes a long way too!  I expect this tube will really last.

I also tried out the Purity of Elements Copper Mineral Moisturizer.  This is also another great product to help with wrinkles.  The Copper Mineral Moisturizer also makes my skin feel great.  It helps smooth lines, tighten skin tone, and hydrate the skin.  This product is applied a little differently.  You simply tap it on and massage it in.  It can be used in both the morning and at night.  It is fortified with copper, zinc, magnesium, and more.  This moisturizer retails for $58 and can also be purchased directly from the POE website.

POE products are also available at Dermstore.com.

You can also visit the Purity of Elements website to learn more about their skin care products.  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.  

Oransi Robby Wash Ball Review and #Giveaway 8/8 CLOSED

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I will be honest.  I really hate doing laundry.  I am always looking for ways to make doing the laundry easy.  I was recently sent a Robby Wash Ball from Oransi and was really impressed.  This simple ball can eliminate the use of other detergents for up to 120 washes.  Sounds pretty neat right?  This is just one of the many benefits that the Robby Wash Ball has.  The Robby Wash Ball can be used in regular washing machines, but also high efficiency ones.

The Robby Wash Ball sounded like something I wanted to try.  I put it to the test.  You simply put the wash ball on top of your laundry in the machine and let it do it's job.  You fill your machine with water, but you don't have to add detergent.  Did the Robby Wash Ball do a good job?  Yes, it did.  It did a great job removing dirt and stains from my kid's clothes too.  The package also comes with a pretreating stick that works great on tough stains.  

Overall, I am impressed with the ease of use with this product.  I love that I don't have to buy and lug around big bottles of detergent.  The Robby Wash Ball is very reasonably priced and ends up costing very little per load.  It leaves clothes smelling fresh and clean.  It also leaves them super soft.  They offer the pink ball for cold washes and the blue ball is to be used in warm washes.

You can learn more about the Robby Wash Ball and all of it's benefits by visiting the Oransi website.   You can also connect with Oransi on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.  

Giveaway - Enter to win a Robby Wash Ball.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 8/8/13 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.  

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The Boxcar Children Graphic Novels Review

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My son is 8 and he loves to read.  I have noticed  he is really into graphic novels lately.  I  have found that because there are some great pictures in these that he loves them.  They tend to hold his interest and he will usually sit and read an entire one in just one sitting.  I want to introduce you to the Boxcar Children Graphic Novels.  These are based off the the Boxcar Children Books that many of us are familiar with.  I was really excited when I found out that they turned these into graphic novels.

My son received a large selection of the Boxcar Children Graphic Novels.  He took to them immediately and loves reading them.  They are great for children that are in about 2nd grade and up.  They are a great read because they are perfect for daily reading.  My son can finish one in a sitting.  He really enjoys the great pictures too that are in these books.  They are really nice and colorful.  The pictures truly help bring the stories to life.  I have read a few of them myself too and they are great.  

Does your child love the Boxcar Children Books?  These are also great!  The stories in the graphic novels are mysteries.  My 8 year old enjoys these.  We have been working on his reading comprehension, so we talk about what  happens in them when he is done.  He said he really enjoys following the stories about Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny.  You might not be familiar with the Boxcar Children, so I will give you a little background.  The 4 children have found themselves out on their own.  They find a red boxcar to stay in as their home.  This is where the Boxcar Children begin.  The graphic novels follow their adventures and continue on from their.  

There are currently 18 Boxcar Children Graphic Novels available from Gertrude Chandler Warner.  These truly are a great read for children that love pictures that have been incorporated into their reading.  They are very well written and they make reading fun!  You can learn more about these or order them by visiting the Boxcar Children website.  They retail for about $6.99 each.  

You can also connect with the Boxcar Children 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.  

Revolution Organics Makeup Review

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Revolution Organics offers makeup products that are make with quality ingredients.  They use organic ingredients to help create their line of makeup.  I personally look for natural and organic products because they tend to be more gentle on my skin.  They pride themselves in the fact that many of their products have more than just one use too.  They can be used in more than just one area.

I received some samples of the Revolution Organics Freedom Lip Glosses.  These are offered in a variety of shades that range from super light and sheer to darker colors.  I loved all of the colors that I tried out.  The Freedom Lip Gloss goes on smooth and super shiny.  It really left my lips feeling soft.  I love that the gloss doesn't leave my lips sticky and gooey feeling either.  These glosses are 100% natural and contain 85% organic ingredients.  They are free of chemicals too!  They are a gloss that I really feel great about using.  My favorite color is the Innocent.  This is the one that I keep in my purse.  It is a gloss that goes with anything.  It's a really nice baby pink color.  These glosses retail for $26 and can be purchased directly from the Revolution Organics website.

I also received some great samples of another neat product from Revolution Organics.  I want to introduce you to their Freedom Glow Beauty Balm.  This is a very versatile product.  I love that it has a number of uses.  I have tried it on my cheeks and lips.  I really like how easy this is to apply too.  It's almost in a lip balm type container that you twist up.  You can dab a little on the area.  I did this on the apples of my cheeks and then blended it in with my fingers.  I love the result.  It gives you a great little hint of color.  My favorite color is the Bronzed shade.  It really is great to use to give you a sun kissed glow.  These Freedom Glow Beauty Balms can be purchased directly from the Revolution Organics website for $34.  

You can learn more about the entire line of Revolution Organics products by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebok 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.