California Lavash Review and Giveaway 9/15 CLOSED

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I love sandwiches.  My kids take them for lunches and so does my husband.  I sometimes want to change things up though sometimes.  How do you make sandwiches fun and interesting?  I want to introduce you to California Lavash.  This is a soft, light, and delicious flatbread that can be used in place of bread on sandwiches.  It can be used for so much more though too.

California Lavash comes in a variety of different flavors.  They offer flavors like traditional, spinach, whole grain, olive oil and garlic and more.  Their flatbreads are all natural.  They are flavorful and thinner than using regular bread.  My kids love the traditional variety.  My husband and I like the spinach.  The flatbread has a hint of spinach and it's very good!  

California Lavash can be used to create wraps.  You can use them to add your favorite sandwich ingredients in the middle and then you just roll them up.  These are a quick lunch for your kids at school.  They are portable and easy to eat.  You can also use these to create oven pizzas quickly.  The Lavash bread makes a quick and ready made pizza crust.  They can also be cut into pieces and then brushed with a little oil.  You can season the flatbread pieces before baking to create flavorful homemade crunchy crackers.  How would you use the California Lavash?

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

Giveaway - Enter to win a sampler of California Lavash - 4 flavors.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  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.

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The Boxcar Children books 1-4 and Spooktacular Review

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My 8 year old loves to read.  He truly enjoyed reading all of the Boxcar Children Graphic novels over the Summer.  I thought he might enjoy the books too, so he started on those.  Has your child read any of the Boxcar Children books?  These are excellent stories that got their start in 1942 by Gertrude Chandler Warner.  These are books that you really can feel good about your child reading too! 

Boxcar Children books 1-4

The stories begin with 4 children that are found in front of a bakery.  Nobody knows why they are there or who they are.  These children are orphans.  They were very hungry too.  The main characters are siblings.  Their names are Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny.  They want to be able to stay together as a family.  They end up finding a boxcar to sleep in.  The stories progress with the children throughout the books.  The characters are likable.  My son enjoys reading about them.  The first 4 books are wonderful.  They even go spend the Summer on a private island where they meet a new friend.  The third book is a mystery where they find a clue to the mystery of a missing man from a yellow house.  The fourth book is where the children visit their aunt Jane who is very mysterious.  These are really great books for children 7 and up.  You can visit the Boxcar Children website to purchase these or learn more about them.

The Boxcar Children Spooktacular

This is a great compilation of 3 of the Boxcar Children books.  They are on the more spooky side.  Are you looking for some spooky stories with Halloween coming up?  These are perfect.  They are a great way to get your child in a spooky mood and ready for Halloween.  The book contains The Zombie Project, The Mystery of the Haunted Boxcar, and The Pumpkin Head Mystery.  This book retails for about $9.99.

These are just some of the many Boxcar Children Books that are available.  You can visit their website to learn more about all of them or to order them as well.  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.  

Grab Green Natural Household Products Review and #Giveaway 9/13 CLOSED

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I often try and find natural products to use around the house.  What kind of products do you use to do laundry, wash dishes, clean windows, etc.?  I often wonder how safe most of these products are.  Grab Green is a line of products that help make household work easy, but it's done naturally too.  There are a number of benefits to using these products.  Their products are dye free.  The packaging is minimal, so it contains less waste.  These are eco-friendly products.

I received some laundry products from Grab Green.  This is a natural way to do your laundry.  Their products are phosphate free and non toxic.  They are meant to clean, remove stains and brighten.  I love that the laundry detergent comes in pods.  There is no measuring.  That means you toss a pod in the laundry and that is it!  It is so simple to use.  These are great for all types of washing machines and that also includes high efficiency ones too.  There are a variety of different fragrance options with these.  I was so excited when I received the lavender with vanilla.  I am a huge lavender fan and this smells amazing.  It leaves the clothes smelling fresh, but not overly fragranced.  I also received a sample of the Grab Green gardenia laundry detergent.  This is a nice floral scent.  I also really like the vetiver fragrance.  I had never heard of this before, so I was excited to try it out.  This is a detergent that is scented with grass, patchouli and black current.  It really gives your clothes a nice aroma.  Lastly, the Grab Green bleach alternative is a great way to add some extra cleaning power to your wash.  This is a fragrance free pod and can be used on whites or colors.

I also received some of Grab Green's dishwashing detergent.  These are also in pre-measured pods, so it makes it really easy to just pop one in your dishwasher and let it do it's job.  I love not having to measure anything.  The pods are nice because there is no mess.  I received a fragrance free variety, but also a tangerine one too.  These are nice because they do a great job cleaning, removing grease and do so without leaving spots behind.  

These are just some of the great products that Grab Green has to offer.  You can visit their website and learn more about what they have.  You can also order their products directly from their website.  

Giveaway - Enter to win a Grab Green Laundry and Dishwashing Prize Pack.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 9/13/13 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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TreeSmart Recycled Newspaper Pencils and More - Back to School #Giveaway 9/15 CLOSED

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TreeSmart is a company that can help you send your kids back to school and be green too.  How is TreeSmart different though than just a regular pencil?  Tree Smart pencils are made out of recycled newspapers.  These pencils are high quality pencils too with graphite lead.  They are easy to sharpen and work very similar to regular wood pencils.  They have latex free erasers and they don't smudge.  You can even set up a newspaper recycling program with your school.  This is neat because the newspapers turn into pencils for your school.  They can even print your school's name on them.  This program is a neat way to raise funds for the school.  They can be sold to students or to the community.  

TreeSmart is a company that is committed to creating quality products that are good for the environment.  There was a lot of work that went into making these recycled newspaper pencils perfect!  My kids thought that the pencils from TreeSmart were really neat.  I think they are too.  Tree Smart also offers color pencils.  My 6 and 8 year old loved these.  We received a set of 12 and they are bright and colorful.  Tree Smart also sent us a recycled newspaper and plastic ruler too.  This is a great product too.

You can learn more about all of the products that TreeSmart offers by visiting their website.  You can also orders these neat products directly from TreeSmart too!  TreeSmart can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Student All Star Set (12 pack pencils, ruler, and a set of mini colored pencils).

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 9/15/13 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.  

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Ziaja USA Review and Cocoa Body Butter #Giveaway 9/15 CLOSED

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Good skincare products can be very expensive.  They don't have to be though.  Expensive skincare products are not necessarily going to do anything better for your skin.  I want to introduce you to a company that offers quality European Skin Care right here in the US.  The products are all under $10 each.  These products are always offered at a low price and they work!  Ziaja products are also natural too.

Ziaja offers a selection of products for the skin, hair, face, body, and bath and shower.  They offer a variety of different skin care lines as well.  These include their Cocoa Butter, Argan Oil, Goats Milk, Cucumber and more.  What line of skin care products would you want to try that they offer?  I love that the website is very helpful and tells you the benefits of each line.

Cocoa Body Butter

This left my entire body feeling super moisturized.  This product is enriched with Omega 3, Omega 6 and Vitamin E.  It does a really good job softening dry skin.  I personally like it on dry feet, knees and elbows.  This will be great in the Winter too!

Goat's Milk Cream

There is a day and night variety on the goat's milk cream.  These are both great if you have dry skin or wrinkles.  It provides your skin with tons of moisture.  My face feels amazing after I use these.  It feels like it is soaking up all the moisture as soon as I apply it.

Natural Argan Oil Hand Cream

This hand cream is enriched with argan oil.  It protects your hands and soothes dry skin.  It feels really nice on and it moisturizes without making your hands feel super greasy.  I love this cream because it is perfect to keep in your purse and use when you are on the go.

Marine Algae Smoothing Enzyme Peeling

This is an interesting product.  Do you ever feel like your skin looks dull?  I do, but am not always sure what to do to get rid of it.  This product removes dead cells.  It also moisturizes while it does it.  This is perfect to give your skin a fresh look.  It makes it look healthy.  It can be used 1 or 2 times a week.

Natural Olive Body Balm

This naturally moisturizes your skin with olive oil.  It really leaves my skin feeling hydrated.  It also softens dry skin.  This can even be used on skin that is prone to irritations.  It has a mild fragrance that is very pleasant.

These are just some of the products that Ziaja offers.  You can visit their website to learn more about their extensive skin care lines.  You can also connect with them on Facebook too.

Giveaway - Enter to win Ziaja's Cocoa Body Butter.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 9/15/13 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 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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Rowdy Sprout T-shirt - Back to School Review

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I love all fun clothing for kids!  I think it's great for kids to show off their own style and personality too.  Rowdy Sprout is a great clothing line for kids that makes fun clothing.  They make clothing that is rock inspired.  I love it.  They offer so many cute items for babies and children.  Their clothing is made 100% in the US and they even offer free shipping.  

Rowdy Sprout offers t-shirts, dresses, onsies, loungewear and more.  They offer fun music themes like the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, AC DC, Van Halen, Journey and many more.  The shirts are super soft too.  My son loves how comfy his shirt is.  These shirts do fit like a rocker style shirt.  If you go up a size then the shirt will fit a little larger.

My son received a Van Halen shirt from Rowdy Sprout.  The shirt is made with quality materials.  It is a charcoal gray and it has the Van Halen logo on it.  He loves wearing it and he can't wait to wear it when he goes back to school.  These rocker style tee's are perfect for comfort all day while  your child is at school.  This Van Halen shirt retails for $38 and comes in sizes 6 months up to 12 years.

You can learn more about all of the Rowdy Sprout products by visiting their website.  Their clothes are perfect for back to school too!  You can also connect with Rowdy Sprout 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

Build-A-Bear One Direction Bear Review

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My kids are in love with Build-A-Bear Workshop.  They fell in love with them a few years ago when my brother took them to the store to buy one.  They had never seen anything like it.  Build-A-Bear is a fun and interactive stuffed toy shopping experience.  Both my 6 and 8 year old love Build-A-Bear.  Their products are great for both boys and girls because they offer so many wonderful options.  

I want to introduce you to some of the newer products that Build-A-Bear offers.  They are now offering One Direction Bears.  Do you know someone who is a huge One Direction fan?  These are perfect for them.  They also would make a great surprise gift for that special fan.  They offer the I Love One Direction Bear at Build-A-Bear.  This is a super soft teddy.  This bear has a cute hear on it's chest that says One Direction and his feet feature the logo and a picture.  This bear retails for $23 and can be purchased online or in store.

The bear that we received was dressed up too like he was a huge One Direction fan.  This is really fun.  The Music Rocks I Love One Direction Bear is very special.  He has a cute One Direction t-shirt on, black and white sneakers, jeans and he is holding a microphone.  My kids love this bear.  He is so much fun and they love that he looks like he is rocking out.  This bear retails for $47.50.  It can be purchased directly from the Build-A-Bear website or in store.  

These are just some of the fun One Direction Bear items that Build-A-Bear offers.  You can visit their website to learn more.  You can also connect with Build-A-Bear on Facebook, Twitter, 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.   

Enlightened Ice Cream Review

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Do you crave ice cream, but feel like you absolutely shouldn't have eaten it afterwards?  I love ice cream and it is a favorite treat of mine.  I often look for healthier alternatives to high fat and high sugar ice cream.  I want to introduce you to a company that offers a lower calorie and lower sugar version to ice cream.  Enlightened ice cream is a treat that you do not have to feel guilty about eating.  

So why is Enlightened ice cream so much better for you than the higher fat and higher sugar varieties?  They have made a delicious ice cream bar that is low sugar, low fat, high fiber and high protein.  The best part is that these taste great too.  They are cold and refreshing.  I honestly love to use these to replace guiltier treats.  They are not an itty bitty size either.  I was impressed by the amount of ice cream in each bar for just 70 calories.  The Enlightened ice cream bars are only 2 points too if you are on Weight Watchers.

Enlightened ice cream bars are available in 3 tasty flavors.  They offer fudge, orange cream, and coffee.  I tried the orange cream and the fudge flavor and they were great.  What flavor would you want to try?  If you want to purchase Enlightened ice cream you can visit their website and use their product locator to find out what store near you offers them.

You can also connect with Enlightened ice cream 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.  

Twisted Shotz Review

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Do you ever feel like having a drink, but maybe don't have all the ingredients in the house?  Well there is a solution to this.  Twisted Shotz are pre-made shots that are ready to drink.  They are perfect for busy people that don't have the time or want the hassle of mixing a drink.  I love the idea behind this.  It makes it super easy to relax and have a drink right when you want one.

Twisted Shotz come in a variety of delicious flavors too.  These are fun and full of flavor.  Some of the Twisted Shotz available include B-52, Rattlesnake, Strawberry Sundae, Miami Vice and more.  The fun thing about these shots is that you just peel away the foil top and your drink is served.  These are a great way to just enjoy your drink and relax!  These are perfect to keep in the fridge for unexpected guests or even if you just want a drink ready for you any time.  

I received a variety of great samples of Twisted Shotz.  I first noticed that this is more than just a simple drink that has been pre-packaged.  You will see that the shot glass is separated into 2 sections.  This not only looks neat because of the color contrast, but it keeps the different ingredients of the shot separate.  You simply line up the divider in the shot glass and take your shot!  As you you tip the drink back the flavors mix.  This is really fun!  

I sampled a variety of the Twisted Shotz.  My husband really liked them too and he thought the concept behind these was really neat and fun.  My husband's favorite flavor was the Killer Bee.  This is a Bourbon and Honey shot.  I liked it too.  It contains genuine Kentucky Bourbon.  We also really liked the Dos Locos Paloma.  This one is as fun and good as it sounds.  This is a combination of Tequila and Citrus Liqueur.  I will say I expected this one to be very sweet, but it wasn't.  It had a hint of sweetness from the citrus liqueur, but it was not overly sweet.  

These are just some of the Twisted Shotz that are availabe.  You can visit their website to learn about all of the varieties.  You can also use their product locator to find out where you can purchase Twisted Shotz.

You can also connect with Twisted Shotz 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