Melissa's Spring Produce Review

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I recently received a beautiful box of super fresh produce from Melissa's.  We are huge fans of Melissa's.  You may have even seen some of their items in your local grocery store.  Melissa's is located in California.  They offer a massive selection of produce.  Their produce is always amazing quality.  You can even order their produce directly from their website.  Their website is wonderful because it has a great selection of recipes.  This is a great way to try new ways to prepare your favorite produce.  It's also great if you want to try out new fruits and veggies, but aren't sure how to prepare them.  

Kale Sprouts

Baby Brussels Sprouts

Baby Organic Beets

Shallots

 Ojai Pixies

Fava Beans 

I received a beautiful selection of veggies and fruits from Melissa's.  I was most intrigued by Melissa's Kale Sprouts.  Have you ever tried these?  They are so good.  They have a really good flavor.  I sauteed them with a little bit of garlic olive oil, salt and pepper.  My 7 year old loved them.  Melissa's Baby Brussels Sprouts are so good too.  We love them just steamed!  Melissa's also sent me some beautiful rhubarb.  This was so fresh.  It is perfect for pies or jams!  I was also super excited about the fava beans that I received.  I have never tried these.  You simply remove them from the pod.  They can then be blanched and used as a side dish or put on salads.  Melissa's French Echalion Shallots are an excellent alternative to using onion in your cooking.  These french shallots are similar to an onion, but have a more mellow flavor.  Lastly, the Ojai Pixies were a big hit with my kids.  These are a juicy and sweet tangerine.  They have a really nice flavor and are not acidic.  

I also received a preview of Melissa's "The Great Pepper" cookbook.  I love cookbooks.  I find that they are a great way to try new ingredients.  Melissa's has taken cooking with peppers to the next level.  I am truly amazed at all of the wonderful pepper recipes in this book.  They have recipes that use all different kinds of peppers, but use them in a variety of different ways.  The cookbook has snacks, drinks, breakfast, soups, salads, and so much more.  This is truly a cookbook for pepper lovers.  The cookbook contains so many beautiful pictures too.  It would really make a wonderful gift.  The cookbook will be available for purchase on the 15th of April.

You can learn more about all of the super fresh produce that Melissa's offers 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.  

Nerium AD 30 Day Challenge - Review and #Giveaway 5/15 CLOSED

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I have found that I am getting older and can truly use some help keeping my skin looking young and healthy.  What do you do to keep your skin looking youthful?  I was recently introduced Nerium AD.  This is product that contains Nerium - Oleander.  You might be asking yourself exactly what that is.  This is an antioxidant that is taken from a plant.  

What are the benefits that Nerium AD can offer?  Nerium AD is said to help reduce the size of pores, help skin discoloration, help with lines and wrinkles, and fix an uneven skin tone.  Nerium AD comes in a Day Cream and a Night Cream.  The products are great for women, but also men!  They would make an excellent Mother's Day gift too.  Nerium will be launching internationally as of April 21st.  The products will start to be available first in Canada and British Columbia.  This product will be available under a line called Optimera.

After using the product for 30 days!

I have working with a rep by the name of Cindy throughout my review.  She has been super helpful with providing me all the information I needed about the product.  She has had amazing results with Nerium AD herself.  She was able to get rid of using face makeup after 90 days of using the product.  This is very impressive.  I have been using the Nerium AD products for 30 days and love the results.  I can't wait to see the continued results over more time too!

Nerium AD Day Cream is  an easy to apply cream that I use in the morning.  I love that this cream will not clog pores.  I have found that many creams that are meant to fight wrinkles clog my pores and make me break out.  This does not.  The product is tested by Dermatologists.  It is also paraben free.  The product is easy to use.  You simply apply a few pumps of it to your face and neck. 

The Nerium AD Night Cream is now part of my nightly bedtime routine.  This is applied in a similar way to the day cream, but used before bed.  You apply this product to slightly damp skin.  I find that this helps lock in the moisture in your skin.  I love how soft and vibrant my skin feels when I wake up in the morning.  You can also use this on other areas of the body too!

You can learn more about these products by visiting Cindy's Nerium AD website.  

Giveaway - Enter to win a Nerium AD Day Cream and Night Cream.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 5/15/14 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.  Bloggers that have reviewed for this company are not eligible to win.  If you have won a giveaway on any blog from this company then you are not eligible to win.

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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Spring Fashions from 24/7 Frenzy - Review

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Is your wardrobe ready for Spring?  What kinds of outfits are you putting together this season?  I want to introduce you to 24/7 Frenzy.  This is a great online shop that has so many great styles for Spring.  I had so much fun browsing all of the cute items they offer.  They have dresses, tops, bottoms, and much more.  They offer plus size options as well.  Everything they offer is fun and stylish too!  

I fell in love with 24/7 Frenzy's dresses.  They offer so many cute dress choices for Spring.  They offer long and short styles.  They offer something for all tastes.  I chose the most adorable dress.  It is cute and comfortable too.  The dress has a blue skirt with white polka dots.  The top of the dress is white and has a ruched neckline.  The little dress is completed with the cute pink belt that comes with it.  This dress is perfect for a Spring day.  It is cute with just a pair of flip flops or flats.  You can dress it up too with different shoes or accessories.  The dress retails for $65 and it can be purchased from the 24/7 Frenzy website.

You can learn more about all of the Spring fashions that 24/7 Frenzy has to offer by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Great Children's Books from Disney - Review

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I love reading with my kids.  Disney offers so many great children's books.  They offer books for all reading levels too!  They offer a fun selection and they offer so many books that feature their different characters.  Does your child have a favorite Disney character that they would love to read about?  They offer books featuring Disney princesses, Marvel characters, and much more.  We received a selection of books and we truly enjoyed reading them!

World of Reading

These are a great level for my 7 year old reader.  They come in a variety of levels too.  They offer Pre-1 readers for those just starting out.  They also go up to level 3.  This is for more advanced readers that are at about 1st to 3rd grade level.  We received a Mickey & Friends book.  This is a level 2 reader.  It is called Huey, Dewey, and Louie's Rainy Day.  It features fun characters and my daughter enjoyed it.  The book is full of illustrated pages.  This makes the reading fun!  We also received The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Fully Charged.  This book also comes with some great stickers.  The pages are also beautifully illustrated.  This is a great book for any Spider-Man fan!  We received another great Marvel book from the World of Reading Collection.  This book is Captain America - The Winter Soldier.  This one also includes great colorful illustrations.  It has stickers too!  

Marvel Picture Books

We received a copy of the Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Spider-Man vs. Electro.  This is a little more challenging than the World of Reading books.  However, these are perfect for reading to your kids at bedtime.  This also included a pullout poster.  This is what they call a jr. novel.  Captain America - The Winter Soldier picture book is also another great title.  This one includes a poster too.  The pictures in this one are excellent.  The book follows Captain America on his adventures.  

Captain America - The Winter Soldier 

This is a book geared towards children a little older.  This is for the independent reader.  It is for children 8-12 years old.  The book is a short novel that features Captain America.  The book also has eight pages that are in full color.  There are also some pictures throughout the book.  This makes the reading fun for kids.  The book is 144 pages and retails for $5.99.

These are just some of the great books that Disney offers.  You can visit their website to learn more about all of them.

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. 

Soliel Toujours Skincare and Sun Care Review

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I am always looking for great skincare products that help protect my skin from the sun.  I live in the Vegas area and it is already in the 90's here.  I am already using my sun care products this year!  Soliel Toujours is a company that offers a selection of skincare products that help you protect your skin from the sun.  They offer products for adults, but children too.  I think it's just as important to protect your little ones from those strong sun rays!  

Soliel Toujours is a brand that has created mineral based sunscreen products.  This is new to me, so I was very extcited to try the products out.  They have their own EcoSun Complex that can be found in their products.  I was truly intrigued.  This complex includes red algae, vitamin C ester, and more.  Soliel Toujours does not just offer one type of sunscreen either.  They have a great selection.  This is nice because not everyone's skincare and sun care needs are exactly the same.

Soliel Toujours offers a daily moisturizer.  This is a product that I apply after I get out of the shower in the morning.  It has an SPF of 20, so it is perfect to put on underneath my foundation.  The product is not oily and it feels great on.  They also offer a Mineral Based Sunscreen that has an SPF of 50.  I like to use this one on my arms and legs before I head out for the day.  I like the way this left my skin feeling soft and not sticky!  I love to keep a sunscreen spray with me when I am out and about.  This is such an easy way to reapply on the go.  Soliel Toujours offers a Mineral Based Sunscreen Mist with an SPF 30.  I love it!  They also offer a sunscreen for your little ones.  Soliel Toujours offers an SPF 45 sunscreen for children.  This is easy to apply on them too because it comes in the mist.  Lastly, I want to tell you about their Exotic Shimmer Oil.  This is the perfect way to add a hint of color to your skin.  It feels great on.  It is moisturizing and leaves my skin looking amazing.  

These are some of the great products that Soliel Toujours offers.  You can visit their website to learn more or to order.  You can also save on your purchase by using the code luanch10 at the checkout.  This will give you 10% off of your purchase and the code will expire 5/31/14.  

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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Beauty Junkees Makeup Brush #Giveaway 5/15 CLOSED

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I think it is important to have the right tools when it comes to applying makeup.  If you don't apply makeup correctly, then it doesn't look right on.  Makeup brushes are an important part of applying makeup.  Do you have a favorite makeup brush?  I have a few favorites now that I have tried a selection of makeup brushes from Beauty Junkees.  Beauty Junkees offer a great variety of brushes that can be used for a number of different things.  I like to have a separate brush to use for foundation, powder, blush, and bronzer.  

Beauty Junkees products are created by experts and tested by makeup users.  Their website is loaded with helpful information.  They have great tips and techniques available on their website too.  This is a great way to find new looks to try out!

Flat Angled Kabuki 

This is an easy to use brush.  The normal retail price for the brush is almost $30, but can be purchased for $11.97 for a limited time.  This brush is made of high quality synthetic bristles.  The bristles are soft on the skin.  I like that they do not irritate.  This brush is great for contouring and blending.  This is a brush that I know I will use often!

Round Top Kabuki

This brush is also a great price.  It is currently available for $11.97, but also retails normally for about $30.  The brush is a vegan brush and made with synthetic bristles.  I love that the brush does not shed the bristles either.  That is important!  The brush is also very soft.  It can be used for a variety of different applications.  I like to use it to apply my foundation.  Have you ever applied liquid foundation with a Kabuki?  It gives you a really nice soft look.

Concealer Kabuki

This brush is also currently only $11.97, but the normal retail price is about $30.  This is a wonderful deal.  The brush is tapered on the end.  The synthetic bristles work great to apply a little extra coverage where you need it.  The tapered end makes it easy to conceal around the eyes and nose.   

You can learn more about all of the great products that Beauty Junkees offers by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Beauty Junkees Makeup Brush.  3 winners. 

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 5/15/14 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.  Bloggers that have reviewed for this company are not eligible to win.  If you have won a giveaway on any blog from this company, then you are not eligible to win.

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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Underground Cellar Wine Review

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Do you love trying new wines?  I want to introduce you to Underground Cellar.  This is a great website to purchase wines.  There website is really neat and the way it works is unique.  They offer a wine collections.  You can order anywhere from one bottle and up.  The collection consists of a number of wines.  You pay a certain price for your wine and you will receive wines from that specific collection.  If you pay $25 there is a chance you could get a $25 bottle, but there is also a chance you will get a more expensive bottle.  I have seen that some collections have bottles that are over $100 in them.  The shipping on their wine goes down in price when you purchase more bottles.  The best shipping deal is when you order 6 bottles. 

I had fun checking out Underground Cellar's website and deciding what collection I wanted to order from.  I kept checking back daily and found something of interest.  The collections do sell out, so you need to act on the offers quickly.  I ordered from a collection that they had called Merleaux.  I received two wonderful bottles of their 2011 Sonoma County Merlot.  I was impressed with the wine.  It was a full bodied red wine.  This is a smooth red and it is a dry wine.  

You can learn more about Underground Cellar's wine collections by visiting their website.  You can also order directly from 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.  The post above contains referral links.

Beverly Hills Silver - Heart Locket Review and Giveaway 5/12 CLOSED

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Mother's Day is coming up and Beverly Hills Silver offers a great selection of jewelry items that would make excellent gifts for Mother's Day!  They offer earrings, rings, necklaces and more.  What are you getting your loved ones for Mother's Day this year?  I have a number of family members that would be so pleased with a beautiful piece of jewelry from Beverly Hills Silver.

I received a lovely heart locket from Beverly Hills Silver.  This is an item that would make a great Mother's Day gift.  You can even place a photo of kids or grandkids in the locket.  The locket is available in 18KT white gold plated and 18KT yellow gold plated.  Which option do you like the best?  I personally chose the white gold plated.  I love it.  This is a cute heart locket and the front is accented with a CZ.  The locket is perfect for everyday wear.  I love that it goes with everything.  It goes with dressy outfits, but casual outfits too.

You can learn more about all of the great jewelry pieces that Beverly Hills Silver offers for this coming Mother's Day by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win a heart locket from Beverly Hills Silver.  (Winner choose white or yellow)  Valued at $39.99.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway ends on 5/12/14 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.  Bloggers that have reviewed for this company are not eligible to win.  If you have won a giveaway from this company on any blog then you are not eligible to win.

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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D'Vida Pre-Made Smoothies Review

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I love smoothies.  They taste great and are a great alternative to a meal.  They can be used as meal replacements, or a snack.  I am always so busy and find myself skipping a meal because of it.  D'Vida offers packets that can be mixed to easily make smoothies.  These smoothies are perfect for me when I am busy!  I simply blend one up.  I even take them with me when I am on the go.

D'Vida is a health bar.  If you live near one of their locations you can go in and grab a smoothie.  You are not out of luck though, if you do not have a location near you.  Their prepackaged smoothie mixes are perfect to make right at home.  These are really easy to make.  You add the mix to your blender, add water, and ice.  You then blend it for 30 seconds.  The result is a delicious smoothie.  They offer their smoothie mixes in a variety of flavors too.  My personal favorite is the vidaboost.  This is a pineapple and coconut smoothie.  It is nice and creamy too!  D'Vida offers other flavors too.  They offer a banana & peanut butter, strawberry & banana, and more.  Which one would you want to try?  Their smoothies are natural, contain no GMO's and are low glycemic too.

You can learn more about D'Vida smoothies by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

These smoothies are also available on Amazon.  You can simply search D'Vida on Amazon to find them!

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. 

Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot - Chidren's Book Review

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I have a 7 and a 9 year old and we love to read.  My son fell in love with the Captain Underpants books last year.  He read every single one.  My 7 year old is into them and also a series from the same author.  I want to introduce you to a series that you might not be familiar with.  Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot is from the creators of Captain Underpants.  Did you know that there will be a new Ricky Ricotta book out on April 20th?  

I was lucky enough to receive a proof sample of this book!  I fell in love with it and so did my kids!  This a book that is in full color.  It has great illustrations too.  Do you have a child that is at the chapter book level in their reading?  This is a great book for them.  It is a simple chapter book, but the illustrations and color pages make it more fun to read.  The book also incorporates the fun aspect of a comic book into it.  The book follows a boy mouse that then meets a Robot.  You will have to check out the book on April 20th when it is released!  I don't want to spoil the fun story for you and your children.

You can learn more about Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot and how to order by visiting the website.  You can also pre-order the book directly from the website too!  The website also has some great excerpts from the book that you can check out.  This is a great way to see if this book would be a great fit for your child.

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.  

Jewelry Love by JTV.com - Upscale Urban Bracelet Review

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I want to introduce you to JTV.com's new feature on their website.  They have come up with a way to match your style preference with items that they offer.  They offer a fun style quiz that you can take.  This is a series of fashion related questions.  The website then gives you suggestions on items that you might like.  I really had fun taking the quiz.  JTV.com has four different style categories that you might end up with.  Have you taken the quiz?  

I received an item from their Upscale Urban collection.  This is a really fun collection of items.  This collection is for those people that like bold pieces that stand out.  I received a Moda Al Massima Rose Bangle.  This is a bronze bangle with 18K rose gold over.  It has a fun notched style.  The bangle is a beautiful piece.  It is made with amazing quality and you can see that when you put it on.  The bangle is available in three size options.  The bangle is an Italian crafted piece of jewelry.  I also love that it is reasonably priced.  The bangle retails for $79.99.  It can be purchased directly from the JTV.com website.  

This is just one of the many items that JTV.com has in their Upscale Urban collection.  You can visit their website to see all the pieces that they offer.  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.