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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Rock N Learn Multiplication Rap DVD Review

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Rock N Learn is a great place to go for fun learning materials for your child.  They offer DVD's, CD's, and Apps to help engage your child while they learn.  We have been a fan of their products for some time now.  My kids like that they make learning fun!  They offer a variety of materials on different subjects too.  This is a nice way to help your child in an area that they might be having trouble in too.  

My son has started 3rd grade this year.  I know that he will continue to learn more about multiplication.  I think this can be a challenging subject for some kids.  I am excited to incorporate the Rock N Learn Multiplication Rap DVD into helping him learn this.  He has already watched it once and he truly enjoyed it.  The songs in the DVD make this an enjoyable way for him to work on his math skills.

About the DVD
The Multiplication Rap DVD from Rock N Learn is in line with Common Core Standards too.  This DVD is suggested for children in 3rd grade and up.  The DVD includes songs that help your child learn their multiplication facts - up to 12.  It also incorporates skip counting.  My 1st grader is working on this right now.  Even though she is not in 3rd grade yet, there is something she can get out of the DVD too.  The DVD is a cartoon that has fun characters.  The DVD features a fun hamster.  The hamster is D.J. Roc Doc.  He is a hip hop hamster.



You can purchase your own Rock N Learn materials directly from their website.  You can save on your purchase of Rock N Learn materials by using the coupon code JQ7711.  This will save you 25% on your order.  This is only valid for US residents.  

You can also connect with Rock N Learn on Facebook and Twitter.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Rainbow Honey The Final Battle Collection

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Rainbow Honey has once again impressed me with their newest nail polish collection.  This collection is inspired by Square Enix's Final Fantasty VII.  There are 15 great polishes that are part of this new collection.  The entire set retails for $120 if you purchase the 15 ml. bottle.  You can also get the set in 5 ml. bottle for $60.  The set is broken down into 3 parts.  You can purchase the parts together too.  The Parts retail for $45 for 15 ml. bottles, or they can be purchased with 5 ml. bottles for $20 per set.  You also have the option to buy a single full size bottle for $10 each.  The set is full of beautiful colors.  My husband was even looking at the paperwork that came along with these polishes.  He was asking me what it was because he is completely into his PlayStation games and thought it was pretty neat.






I received 3 of the great colors in the new Rainbow Honey collection.  I received Diamond Weapon.  This color is really neat.  It is a dark gray chrome color.  It has a really nice sparkly and shimmery element to it.  I also received Phoenix Down.  This is a glitter that is loaded with sparkles that are white and orange.  It is perfect by itself or great on top of another color.  I fell in love with the last color I am going to talk about.  Tera Flare is a black polish that has glitter mixed into it.  It has multi sized glitter that is silver and blue tones.  My 6 1/2 year old loved all of these polishes too.  I had to paint her nails with them as soon as she saw them.  She insisted that we paint her nails with Diamond Weapon and then use the Tera Flare for an accent nail.  

You can learn more about Rainbow Honey by visiting their website.  They offer quality nail polishes that are custom blended.  I love all of the fun and unique colors that they offer.  Their polishes do not contain nasty chemicals that you might often worry about either.  You can also connect with Rainbow Honey 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.  


Hard Candy Makeup Review

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I am a makeup junkie.  I was honestly at Walmart the other weekend and found myself checking out all of the awesome Hard Candy Makeup.  Hard Candy is a company that offers fashion forward makeup choices.  They offer quality makeup at great prices.  The colors are fun and fabulous.  They offer makeup for lips, eyes, your face, and nails.  They also offer a selection of clothing items too.  They even offer some really cute eyewear as well.  I truly had fun trying all of the great products I received.  





Hard Candy Nails
I LOVE all of the Hard Candy nail polish.  I am not new to their nail products, but I was so excited to try out some new colors I received.  Their nail polish goes on easily and looks great on.  I received 2 great colors of the Hard Candy itzy glitzy polish.  These are shimmery polishes that are almost reflective.  I love it!  I received the crush on hot pink and the touch of teal colors.  I also received another fun Hard Candy polish.  This next polish is from their candy sprinkles line.  The candy coated looks amazing on.  I used it on my toes and think it is super cute.  This is a clear polish that looks like it has candy sprinkles in it.  This color is a combination of white, blues, and black.  The multi color polish gives a neat look.  I also tried the crystal confetti nail polish.  This is a great polish that is loaded with glitter.  It is great by itself or on top of another color.  









Hard Candy Lips
I tried out a number of lip products from Hard Candy.  They offer so many great glosses that look great on.  The Lip Def is a great way to add a ton of shine to your lips.  It goes on smooth and feels nice on too.  I received the crystal ball color.  It is shimmery and glittery.  It is nice all by itself, but can be layered on darker colors to add some extra shine.  Hard Candy's Plumping Serum tingles as you put it on.  It provides a great shine, but also plumps lips while it does it.  I really love the red mistress color.  





Hard Candy Eyes
There are so many choices when it comes to eye makeup when you shop with Hard Candy.   They offer shadows, liners, mascara and more.  Their poppin pigments are a great way to add some color and shimmer to eyes.  They go on feeling soft and they last throughout the day.  I also really like Hard Candy's Shadow Dancers.  This is a cream eye color and it is really easy to apply.  It gives great coverage on the lid too.  It gives off a nice pearl tone too.  

These are just some of the many great items that Hard Candy offers.  You can visit their website to learn more about their fun makeup products.  You can also find many of their products at Walmart.  You can connect with Hard Candy 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.  

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Anjolee Jewelry - Custom Jewelry Review

Disclosure - free sample provided.



I want to introduce you to Anjolee Jewelry.  They offer quality jewelry at prices that are reasonable.  You get exactly what you want when you shop with Anjolee.  They offer a huge selection of items that include necklaces, earrings, bracelets and more.  They offer diamond and gemstone jewelry.  They also offer free shipping on their items and a 30 day return policy.

Anjolee makes it easy to shop too.  You can customize each piece just how you want it.  They offer a variety of different metals, size options, and more.  When you pick your piece, you are able to make it yours.  This is a great feature.  It makes it easy to shop for someone too that is very picky.  I really had fun trying out different looks with the piece I received.  Their website will show you a preview of what the item will look like too prior to ordering.







I received a Three Stone Horizontal Diamond Pendant.  They offer a variety of diamond pendants.  You can opt to choose from 10K white/yellow gold, 14K white/yellow gold, 18K white/yellow gold, or platinum.  The next step was to choose whether I wanted all diamonds or diamonds and gemstones.  You can also choose the karat weight on these.  I opted for two amethysts stones and a diamond to be placed in my pendant.  I love amethyst because both of my children have it as their birthstone.  If you opt to go with all diamonds you can choose your diamond quality too.  The last step is to choose the length of the chain.  The process of creating my own customized necklace was fun, simple and exciting.  





This is just one of the many beautiful pieces that Anjolee has to offer.  You can visit their website to learn more about their jewelry and you can order directly from the website too.  Anjolee Jewelry is a great place to shop with the holidays coming up 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.  

Monday, October 28, 2013

Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes

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I am a big fan of sun dried tomatoes, but I honestly have never cooked with them.  I was excited to receive a sampling of sun dried tomatoes from Bella Sun Luci.  They are located in Northern California.  They use family recipes in their products too.  You can use their sun dried tomatoes in a variety of different ways.  You can eat them on fresh bread, incorporate them in cooking, use them on salads, or even sandwiches.  How do you like to eat sun dried tomatoes.  I really found that I like them just mixed in with pasta as a light and tasty sauce.  It is so simple to do this way too.  




I decided I wanted to try and make something with these.  I came up with a tasty cold pasta salad recipe.  This incorporates Bella Sun Luci's sun dried tomatoes with a tangy dressing.  I also added some grilled chicken, cheese and veggies.  This is a great light meal with a slice of fresh bread.  My family loved it.







Sun Dried Tomato Italian Pasta Salad

1 package cooked/rinsed and cooled pasta (of your choice)  
1/2 cup Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes (of your choice)
1/4 cup shredded cheese
3 vine ripened tomatoes chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped chicken (pre-cooked)
1/2 cup Italian Dressing
2 TB vinegar
1/4 tsp minced garlic

Combine the 1/2 cup Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes, 2 TB vinegar, 1/4 tsp garlic, and the 1/2 cup Italian dressing.  Mix in a blender or food processor until smooth.  Chop the chicken into bite size pieces.  Combine the pasta, chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, and pasta.  Toss with the dressing and enjoy.  Serve with a side of fresh bread.




This is just one of the many ways you can use Bella Sun Luci sun dried tomatoes.  These are a flavorful way to add some excitement to many dishes.  They offer a variety of different products and a variety of different flavors of sun dried tomatoes too.  They offer sun dried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs, sun dried tomato pesto and many more.  What variety would you want to try?

You can also connect with them on Facebook.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Wantable Makeup Box Review

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I am a huge makeup junkie.  I love high end makeup.  Do you love trying new makeup products?  I do.  I think it is a great way to find new brands.  I want to introduce you to Wantable.  This is a great way to get an assortment of makeup with a surprise every time!  The makeup box sells for $36 if you subscribe to their service.  You can also just purchase one box for $40.  This is great if you just want to try it out.  Wantable also offers a jewelry box too.  This is a great way to get jewelry that is customized to your style.  They now even offer a box with intimates as well!




Wantable has a very easy to use website.  How do they know the kinds of products and colors that you personally like?  They offer a style quiz that helps them choose exactly what to send you.  This personalizes your box just for you!  It asks you the types of products you like and the colors.




I received a box with 5 full sized products.  The Wantable makeup box includes 4 to 5 full sized products when you order.  I love that you are not just getting sample sizes!  I received 2 great polishes.  I love nail polish and was pleased with the neat colors.  I received a Rainbow Honey polish.  This is one of my favorite polish brands too.  The polish is called ephemeral.  It is a light shimmery pink and super pretty.  I also received a pomegranate polish in a Palace Gardens color.  It is a shimmery rich green and it will be perfect during the holiday season.  There was also a Cailyn mascara in my Wantable box.  I love the lovely blue of this mascara.  The mascara is easy to apply and goes on without clumping.  I was also introduced to a lipstick from Reserves.  It is enriched with grape seed and it has an SPF 20.  It feels really nice on and provides tons of moisture.  The last product in my box was a Brazen mineral blush in their Frenzy color.  It is a nice light peachy pink and it provides a nice color on my cheeks.







I love all of the neat products that I was able to try in my Wantable makeup box.  You can order your own box or learn more about their service by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Healthy, Quick and Delicious Meals from Personal Chef to Go - Review

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I received a wonderful box of meals to sample from Personal Chef to Go.  This is a really neat service that helps busy people eat healthy.  Their meals are made with natural ingredients and contain no preservatives.  They are also trans fat free.  They make it easy to enjoy a quality restaurant quality meal right in the comfort of your home.  The meals come right to your door and are shipped on ice packs.  You simply pop them in your fridge until you are ready to eat.  Their food is fresh and never frozen.  They are sealed in a freshness package and this keeps them fresh for up to 12 days.  I like that you do not have to use them within just a day or two of arriving.  These meals are quick to serve too.  Everything is ready to go and you just need to warm them up.  




Personal Chef to Go offers portion controlled meals that have a low glycemic index.  These are great if you are trying to control your blood sugar levels.  They meals incorporate delicious fresh veggies into the dishes too.  The meals are also labeled with how many points they contain if you are on Weight Watchers too.  The meals are also low in wheat gluten.  This is good if you have a family member that has a gluten intolerance.

I received a sampler of Personal Chef to Go's family favorite meals.  My entire family enjoyed trying these.  They truly tasted super fresh and were flavorful.  We were impressed by the quality ingredients in these meals.  One package fed our family of 4 easily.  We first sampled the Garlic Sizzled Fajita Beef.  This was a big hit.  It had large slices of beef loin in a flavorful garlic sauce.  The dish also had fresh veggies in it that included onions, bell peppers and mushrooms.  This was so easy to heat up and plate quickly.  This would really be a time saving weeknight meal.  We also received a Cilantro and Lime Shrimp Rice Bowl.  This has a really nice authentic Thai flavor.  It was also excellent.  The Southwest Chicken Chili was another crowd pleaser in our house.  This chili combines nice pieces of chicken breast with a variety of beans.  It is in a tasty sauce that I enjoyed.  Lastly, the Veggie Pasta Bake was a great meal too.  This is a perfect meal if you want a non meat dinner once in awhile.  The dish combined whole wheat pasta with vegetables that were in a savory marinara sauce.  We truly enjoyed every one of the meals from Personal Chef to Go.










You can visit the Personal Chef to Go website to learn more about how their service works.  You can also order one time if you just want to try it out.  You also have the option of having meals auto shipped to you.  You can order directly from the Personal Chef to Go website.  If you use the code IntroA at the checkout you can save 10% off of your purchase.  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.  


Skeeter Snacks Pinterest Contest - Raising Awareness About Nut Allergies



My children have a number of friends with food allergies.  One of the big ones is nut allergies.  I personally try to be considerate and safe at playdates and events.  I try and offer items that are safe for children that have nut allergies.  Skeeter Snacks are completely safe snacks for children or anyone that has a nut allergy.  

Skeeter Snacks currently has a promotion going on.  They are running a Pinterest contest.  They want to raise awareness about nut allergies.  I think this is truly important.  It's great if you have a child with a nut allergy, but it's also great because I think teaching children who don't have nut allergies is equally important.  

Visit the Skeeter Snacks Pinterest Page here.  The contest will run until December 13, 2013.  The details of the contest are below.  

Participants are asked to share the board with their followers daily during the three month campaign. Points will be awarded for following, re-pinning, liking and commenting on Skeeter Snacks’ pins within the No Nuts About It board. To earn an additional five points, participants can tweet @SkeeterSnacks, tag @SkeeterSnacks on Instagram and post on Skeeter Snacks’ Facebook using an @ mention to say at 
what retailers they found their Skeeter Snacks, along with hashtag #NoNutsAboutIt.  (copy provided by PR company)

I hope you will take a minute to learn more about Skeeter Snacks.  This is a great contest and it only takes a little bit of time to enter.  

Food Should Taste Good

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Food Should Taste Good offers chips that are unique.  They taste good, but are made a little differently.  They are made with wholesome ingredients.  They began in 2006.  Their products are available at a variety of different grocers.  Their goal was to create a delicious chip, but use quality ingredients.  I think that they have done an excellent job of that.  



Food Should Taste Good is changing some of the packaging in the month of October to raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness.  You can find pink packaging on their Multigrain, Blue Corn, Olive and Sweet Potato Chips.  Their plan is to help find a cure.  They are donating $100,000 to help the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.  This donation will be made regardless of the amount of sales they get.  

You can learn more about all of the Food Should Taste Good products by visiting their website.  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.