K'NEX Mom Ambassador Review and Cosmic Quest Giveaway 6/15 CLOSED

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I have been a K'NEX ambassador for some time now.  I love that my kids and I get to try out so many of the great products that they offer.  K'NEX offers great building toys.  They really make your children think.  They have to follow directions on how to put things together too.  My kids love K'NEX toys.  I have a 7 and 9 year old.  They enjoy building all different things with their K'NEX.  They can be used to build specific things, but your child can always use their imagination and build whatever they truly want.  We received a variety of K'NEX toys in our ambassador package.  We were very excited because all of these were products that we haven't tried yet from K'NEX.

Plants vs. Zombies Mini Figure Bags

These are really a fun idea.  Each bag contains a Plants vs. Zombies mini figure.  You will never know what figure you are getting in the bag.  These are simple to build figures that your child will need to put together.  They come with easy to follow instructions.  My 7 and 9 year old were able to put these together on their own.  They retail for about $3.99.  They are perfect for the beginning builder.  They suggest that children be 5 years and up for these.

Family Guy

We received a selection of K'NEX Family Guy Figures.  These are perfect for any Family Guy fan!  They are figures that look just like the Family Guy characters.  My personal favorite is the Stewie and Lois set.  These are not just great for kids, but adult Family Guy fans really love them too.  We also received a Stewie & Time Machine Building Set.  This is truly so much fun!  The kit is perfect for kids with big imaginations.  My kids were using their little Stewie figure to play pretend.  This set is suggested for children that are 8 years of age and up.  We found the set to be fairly simple to put together.  My 7 and 9 year old needed very little adult help to construct it.  

Cosmic Quest Building Set

This is a unique set.  I really like that the one set has a five different items that you can have your child build by using the items inside.  These all have a space theme to them.  This is perfect for us because my daughter currently is working on a project about space at school.  The set is ideal for children 7 years and up.  The set retails for about $12.99.  It contains over 120 pieces too!

These are just some of the great items that K'NEX offers.  They offer building toys for all age groups.  You can visit their website to learn more about what they offer.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Youtube and Instagram.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Cosmic Quest Building Set.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 6/15/14 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 for this item 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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Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I am always looking for really great hair care products.  What do you use to keep your hair looking great?  I was recently introduced to a very unique hair care product.  Adovia offers a dead sea mud shampoo.  This is a shampoo that made my hair look really great!  It also left it soft and shiny.  

The Adovia Dead Sea Mud Shampoo is a product that is made with dead sea minerals, Vitamin E, and Chamomile.  I like the mild fragrance too.  The shampoo can be used on all hair types.  It is a great product if you have problems like dandruff or itchy scalp.  The shampoo comes in a 7.4 oz bottle.  I found that a little of the shampoo really goes a long way too.  I was really impressed with the results that I got from this shampoo.  It also worked really well on my husband's very long and thick hair.  I have used a number of skin care products that contain dead sea mud, but this is the first shampoo I have heard of that contains it.  Do you know someone who's hair could use a boost?  This might be a great product for them to try.

Want to try Adovia's Dead Sea Mud Shampoo?  You can order it directly from Amazon.

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.

Modere Review and Laundry Detergent #Giveaway 6/4 CLOSED

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I love to share with my readers when I find a really great company.  I was recently introduced to Modere.  They offer a variety of different products that include household items, health products, and personal care products.  Modere is a modern company.  They offer products that are high quality, but also safe to use.  They thoroughly test all of the products that they offer as well.  That truly is important to me.  

I was given the opportunity to try out a few of Modere's products.  I chose items from their household line.  I am always looking for household products that work great, but are also safe to use around the home.  Modere offers a variety of products in their laundry line.  I tried their laundry detergent powder.  I was really impressed.  This detergent really got my clothes clean.  It worked great on the stains that my kids tend to get on their clothes too.  It can be used on whites and darks.  It contains no dyes or fragrance.  It can even be used if you have sensitive skin.  I also received some of Modere's multi purpose cleaning wipes.  These are a great product for touch ups all around the house.  These wipes are durable too.  They even work great on bigger messes too.

These are just some of the great products that Modere offers.  You can visit their website to learn more about what they offer, or to order.  You can also connect with Modere on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Giveaway - Enter to win Modere's powdered laundry detergent (56 loads).

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 6/4/14 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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Tangled Tantrum Review

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Does anyone have a hard time finding great products to use on your child's hair?  I struggle with this with my kids.  My son hates getting his hair cut.  He lets it go so long that I need a good styling product to put in his hair to tame it.  My daughter keeps her hair on the short side, but it gets tangled.  We do not use conditioner in the shower because everything irritates her skin.  I want to introduce you to Tangled Tantrum products.  This is a line of quality hair care products that were created with kids in mind!  The line of products are also alcohol free and do not contain any parabens.

Before using the Tangled Tantrum Products.

 After we combed her hair out.

We then applied the gel.

I received 2 products to try out on my kids from Tangled Tantrum.  Tangled Tantrums Detangling and Conditioning Spray is a great product for my daughter.  I simply spray it in after she washes her hair, and then comb it out easily.  It makes it easy to smooth her hair out without a fight.  The product makes her hair shiny, but it does not weigh it down.  I like that you only need a little bit to do the job.  I have actually tried it on my own hair too.  I have hair that tangles badly and it really keeps it from doing that!  I also received a jar of Killer Swell Hair Gel.  This is a product that provides lots of hold, but also gives you shine.  It works great for boys that have unruly hair.  I have also found that if I use a little bit on my daughter's hair before I pull it up that it helps it stay in place.

I live in the Vegas area and was excited to find out that the products are available locally too.  You can find them in the Vegas area at Skins 62 at The Cosmopolitan, Viva Salon in Summerlin and Exclamations Salon in Henderson.

These are just some of the products that Tangled Tantrum offers.  You can visit their website to learn more or purchase these for your own kids.  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. 

Danimals Superstars Review

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My kids are big fans of yogurt.  They eat yogurt for breakfast, snacks, as a side, or even instead of dessert.  They are big fans of Dannon Danimals products too.  Danimals now offers Danimals Superstars.  This is a Greek Lowfat Yogurt that is made just for kids.  These come in great flavors that my children loved.  Have your kids tried these?  I even had to try them and thought they were great.

Danimals Superstars come in great flavors like Cherry Rush, Cotton Candy Thrill, Mixed Berry Half-Pipe, Strawberry Banana Sprint, and Strawberry Slide.  My daughter loved the Cotton Candy Thrill variety.  She also really enjoy the Strawberry Slide.  I tasted both of these and was really impressed with the excellent creamy texture and the flavor  I also love that they were sweet, but they did not seem overly sweet.  

Danimals Superstars contain 10 grams of protein in each 4 oz cup.  They also contain calcium and Vitamin D.  These are made without artificial ingredients and corn syrup.  They really are a yogurt that I can give to my children and feel good about them eating.  

You can learn more about Dannon Danimals Superstars by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook too!

opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  

Vitabath Cupcake Couture Review

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I love to pamper myself and relax.  How do you pamper yourself?  I think it is important for us moms to take time for ourselves once in awhile too!  I love to use quality bath and body products.  It always makes me feel refreshed and relaxed.  Vitabath offers a selection of bath and body products that can help you pamper yourself.  I love that they offer a huge variety of different fragrances too.  Not everyone likes the same types of scents, so this is great.  They offer body mists, body lotions, body washes, and much more.  Have you tried any of Vitabath's products?  Do you have a favorite scent that they offer?

I usually choose fragrances that are light, fresh, and fun.  I was so excited to see that Vitabath offers a Cupcake Couture line of products.  They offer a number of scents that are within this line too.  I received a Scrumptious Vanilla Sugar Body Wash and a Hydrating Lotion.  These smell so good!  It reminds me of warm vanilla cupcakes that just came out of the oven.  The body wash gently cleanses my skin and leave it soft.  The lotion is really moisturizing.  I like that it leaves my skin super soft and smelling great.  I also tried the Heavenly Coconut Creme Fragrance Mist.  This is a great way to finish off your morning routine.  I spritz a little on before I leave the house.  The scent of this body mist reminds me of coconut creme pie.  I love it.  Lastly, I want to tell you about their Dreamy Pink Frosting variety of products.  This smells so good.  I tried the body wash in this fragrance and it reminds me of birthday cake.  

These are just some of the great products that Vitabath offers.  They offer floral fragrances, fruity fragrances, and much more.  You can visit their website to find out more about all the lines 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. 

I'm a Papa Murphy's Mom - Review #PapaMurphysMom

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I was recently given the opportunity to become a Papa Murphy's Mom.  This means that my family and I get to try their products and then I get to share with you what we think.  I have actually been a fan of Papa Murphy's prior to being part of this.  What exactly is Papa Murphy's?  It is take and bake pizza, but it is more!  They offer pizza and a variety of sides that you take home.  The pizza is not cooked.  You take it home and pop it in the oven when you are ready to eat.  Why do I love this?  It is really convenient.  I like to pick up my pizza earlier in the day when my kids are at school.  Then I keep it in the fridge until we are ready to eat.  I like this because I don't have to call for pizza delivery and wait.  I also don't have to go out and pick up pizza around dinner time.  It makes my life easier and it allows me to spend more time with my kids.  

I received a wonderful Papa Murphy's Mom kit.  The kit came with a variety of great items.  I received a pizza cutter, red pepper shaker, cheese and herb shaker, napkins, gift card, and more.  The kit was very impressive.  I used my gift card the other day to pick up some pizza for dinner.  My family was so excited to have family pizza night!  

I have had Papa Murphy's pan pizza and it has been a big hit in our house.  This time I ordered a pan pizza with Italian Sausage on it for my husband and I.  The pan pizza from Papa Murphy's has flavorful crust that is almost buttery.  My husband is super picky about pizza.  He will complain often about takeout pizza.  He is particular about the sauce, crust, cheese, and toppings.  He loved this pizza.  He kept saying how he was impressed with the amount of cheese that was loaded on the pizza.  He also liked that they put a generous amount of Italian sausage on it too.  

So what did my 7 and 9 year old eat?  I got them each a Mini Murph.  What is a Mini Murph?  This is a mini pizza that is perfect for kids.  This is a little different because the crust is ready, but your child can dress their pizza with their own sauce, cheese and toppings.  These items come in individual containers that are placed inside the Mini Murph box.  My kids really enjoyed doing this.  This is a great idea for children that are very picky too.  I like that it allows your child to control the amount of everything that goes on top of the pizza.  It's also fun!  My 9 year old typical does not like to help in the kitchen.  He was really into making his Mini Murph pizza and had a blast doing it.  

Papa Murphy's also offers a really nice selection of sides too.  They offer dessert items as well.  They have cookie dough that you can bring home and bake.  Our favorite side is always their salads.  I really am in love with their garden salad.  It always impresses me.  Their garden salad had fresh cut romaine lettuce, olives, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cheese.  Everything in the salad was really crisp.  I chose the balsamic dressing to go with this.  This was the perfect addition to our family pizza night.

Have you tried Papa Murphy's?  What is your favorite menu item?  You can learn more about Papa Murphy's by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

As a Papa Murphy's Mom, I receive products, promotional items and educational material to use and share as I see fit.  However, any opinions expressed by me are my honest opinion and reflect my actual experience.  

The Wet Brush Review and Giveaway 6/17 CLOSED

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I am always fighting with my daughter's hair to get it combed out easily when she gets out of the shower.  She hates having her hair brushed.  What do you do to comb your child's hair out when they get out of the bath or shower?  I want to introduce you to the The Wet Brush.  The Wet Brush is a brush that easily combs wet hair out.  This is great to use on children, but it can be used on your own hair too.  I tried The Wet brush out on my daughter's hair, my own hair, and my husband's hair.  We all had great results.

The Wet Brush is a unique brush that detangles hair very easily.  We found that it gently detangled and we didn't have it pulling hair out.  It works great on wet hair, but we also found that it is a great brush to use on dry hair too.  The Wet Brush can be used to detangle hair after the shower, but it also works great after swimming.  We used it a number of times and were very pleased with the results.  Did you know that The Wet Brush is the best selling brush in 45 countries?  Why is that?  The Wet Brush has special bristles.  They are flexible, so I found that this makes it easy to move the brush through your hair.

My daughter using the Wet Brush.

My horrible mess of tangles after the shower.

 My hair after using the Wet Brush.

The Wet Brush offers their detangling brushes in a variety of different colors and sizes.  The Wet Brush offers The Paddle.  This is a large rectangle brush.  This is my husband's favorite.  He has very long hair that is hard to comb through after he washes it.  This is a great brush for thick hair!  It easily detangled his hair.  The Classic Wet Brush is a smaller brush.  It is the perfect brush for my type of hair.  I have shoulder length hair that is fine.  It worked well to smooth my hair and leave it tangle free.  My 7 year old really liked the Wet Brush Squirts.  My daughter really liked brushing her hair with The Wet Brush.  She said that the bristles felt really nice on her head and massaged her scalp.  This has all the great detangling features, but it is a mini version.  The brush is perfect for little hands to hold and children can use it to brush their own hair easily.  Lastly, The Wet Brush Pop is a brush that I keep in my purse or beach bag.  This is a compact brush that has a mirror too!  It is perfect to touch up your hair on the go.

These are just some of the brushes that The Wet Brush offers.  Which one would you like to try?  You can learn more about The Wet Brush by visiting their website.  You can also order directly from their website.  You can also get free shipping on your purchase by using the code wbship0 at the checkout.  The offer is valid through the 22nd of June.

You can also learn more about The Wet Brush by connection with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Giveaway - Enter to win prize pack including - 2 Classic Wet Brushes, 2 Squirt Wet Brushes, 2 Pop Wet Brushes, and 1 Paddle Wet Brush - $56 value.

The giveaway will end on 6/17/14 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 24 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.

One winner per household, email address or home address. If you have won this prize on another blog you are ineligible to win again. Winners must have a U.S.-based address to receive their prize.

I participated in this event on behalf of Wendy's Bloggers for The Wet Brush. I received Wet Brush products to facilitate my review.

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