Recently the Iowa Mom family went on a little vacation with our year older, yet still young children. Lengthy car rides up until this point were chaos and I was lucky to arrive with my hair still intact. This we wizened up and packed each of our children their own DSi and DSi XL to help make the ride a little smoother. While I typically do not promote game play for more than an hour a day, the continued play with numerous fun and educational games to choice from allowed my husband and I the need 3.5 hours of uninterrupted quiet time we need to get from point A to point B. Word to the wise from mom to another, never travel empty handed again! The Nintendo DSi XL is a high-powered handheld video-game system with an extra large, wide viewing angle screen, and a full size, easy to hold stylus. It comes with features like touch-screen control for a unique gaming experience. Snap photos with the built-in camera, edit and send them to friends, play back your music with Nintendo DSi … [Read more...]
My Toiletry Bag Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on The Toiletry Bag As most of you know I just recently returned from an amazing Disneyland vacation with my family. We were away from home for 10 days which is much longer then most of the vacations we take. It took a lot of prep and planning and I had to pack a lot more items then I was used to packing. My lifesaver on this trip was My Toiletry Bag that I received literally two days before we left. I was thrilled when it arrived because I was wondering how I was going to get all my shampoo's and other personal care items packed in a way where they would not leak all over my clothes on the way. This has happened many times in the past where I opened up my suite case to find that something had spilled all over my clothes! The Toiletry Bag is the perfect size! It fit all my cosmetics and even my flat iron and hair brushes in the top and on the bottom there is a handy zipper and bottles where you can place your shampoo, conditioner, body wash and toothbrush. There is … [Read more...]
Need Help Getting Pregnant? Try ProXeed Plus Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on ProXeed Plus It seems that for couples looking to get pregnant it is getting harder and harder. Doctors want a fortune and since up until now that is the only option when you having a hard time conceiving there are more and more of us paying their high prices for just a chance of getting pregnant. I know that for the last seven years I have prayed for another child and while I would love to go to doctors the budget is just not allowing me to be able to do that at this time. So I have placed it in God's hands and I know that whatever will be will be...however that does not mean that I have to give up entirely or that I can't try these new wonderful things that are coming out to help those looking to conceive. Recently I was sent ProXeed Plus for the purpose of this review. ProXeed Plus is a dietary supplement that is proven to optimize sperm health. ProXeed is easy to take as all you need to do is mix the packet into your drink twice daily. It says that results … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Saying Goodbye to Stress Review and Giveaway (3 winners, US and Canada)
My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul Say Goodbye to Stress Chicken Soup for the Soul: Saying Goodbye to Stress. How I wish it was simple to say goodbye to the stress in my life! It seems that life just keeps getting more and more hectic everyday. If you are feeling the need to de-stress your life then why not check into Chicken Soup for the Soul:Say Goodbye to Stress. This Chicken Soup book is unlike any other Chicken Soup book I have read thus far. Along with the inspirational stories by many different people this book is also written by Dr. Jeff Brown of Harvard Medical School and Liz Neporent. They will help you manage the stress in your life and give you ideas on how to feel better in your day to day life. On the Back The link between stress and just about every major disease or illness is well established. But stress can be managed, and this book tells you how. You can't necessarily change the world around you, but you can change the way you react to it. Read how other … [Read more...]
Hip Peas Kids Hair Care Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Hip Peas My daughter HATES to have her hair brushed. Every day as I am combing through her hair she screams. This has gotten worse as she started swimming lessons last week and now each day before her lessons and again after her lessons I am combing through the tangles. Recently I was sent Hip Peas Hair Detangler for the purpose of this review. To be honest I am not sure what I would do without it. Every day my daughter freaks out if I do not spray Hip Peas into her hair before I brush it. I can vouch that Hip Peas Detangler really does help no matter if my daughters hair is dry or wet! I also like the smell and so does my daughter! Another Hip Peas product I was recently able to try out is their Hair Balm. The Hip Peas Hair Balm can be used for all different hair styles on boys or girls. This product just like the Hair Detangler can be used on wet or dry hair and will help you get the spikes you are looking for or hold your little ones braids in place! I have also … [Read more...]
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride Giveaway (3 Winners, US &Canada)
My Thoughts on Chicken Soup for the Soul Here Comes the Bride Summer is here and with that comes Wedding Season! If you are getting married or know someone who is then I recommend you look into Chicken Soup for the Soul: Here Comes the Bride! You will enjoy all 101 stores of love, laughter and family! No matter your (or any other brides) situation there are stories in this book to help uplift you and help you with all the feelings you might be going through as your wedding day approaches! On the Back You will be inspired and entertained by this collection of stories from brides and their friends and families, about all the aspects of being a bride, from proposal to honeymoon. These stories will make you laugh, entertain you, inspire you, and occasionally make you tear up. You'll love these stories about: The Proposal, The Ring, The Dress, Planning the Wedding, Family Drama, The Wedding Party, Things that went wrong, unconventional weddings, mid-life love, second chances and the … [Read more...]
My Tot Clock Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on My Tot Clock I live my life by routine and I find it important to have a routine for my daughter as she grows. She now knows what time is bed time and such just because we have installed that into her. That is exactly what Tot Clock does but the Tot Clock method is so much more fun then the method I used with my daughter! My Tot Clock is a clock that will tell your child what time it is just by the color on the clock. Bed time is blue, wake time is yellow, discipline time is red and encouragement time is green. You as the parent can set each time to be whatever you like. You are able to set up your childs bed time and time for them to wake up. You are also able to control how long their encouragement and discipline times are. Bed Time- the minute your child's bed time hits My Tot Clock will know and it will automatically change the color of the light to blue. But, color is not the only amazing thing My Tot Clock will do. As soon as bed time hits it will also start to … [Read more...]
Mott’s Medleys Fruit Snack Prize Pack Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Mott's Medleys We are huge Fruit Snack eaters at my house. The kids just love them and I will say my daughter probably eats at least two packages a day and we go through a few boxes a week with all the kiddo's we have at our house. One thing I always want to make sure with the fruit snacks is that they are healthy. I don't want the 'fruit snacks' that are filled with additives and have no fruit juice at all! I want the real stuff! Recently I was able to review Mott's Medleys. When the package arrived I noticed immediately that the yummy little snacks were made with not only fruit juice but also vegetable juice! This was something I have never seen before in any of the fruit snack brands I have purchased in the past. Mott's Medleys come in two different flavors Berry and assorted fruit. Each of them is made not only with real fruit and vegetable juice (pear, apple and carrot juice concentrate) but also with natural flavors and colors. There is a daily value of 100% … [Read more...]
Karina Smirnoff’s Fendi Spy Bag Giveaway – Hosted by a group of blogs!
Welcome to Week #1 of Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog “Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways. There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi. Our 6th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly "Win This Bag" giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale! So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning! Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet! That’s right – Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity! About our Sponsor: HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects … [Read more...]
250 Die-cut Business Cards – Hosted by a Group of blogs!
I have used UPrinting many times for my printing needs! Recently I purchased a Poster Size Print of my daughter that is now hanging in the living room! I also have purchased UPrinting business cards in the past and love the quality! Grand Prize: 250 Die-cut Business Cards for one (1) winner and another one (1) for his or her chosen co-winner 2×3.5″ Rounded Corners, 2×2″ Rounded Corners, 1.75×3.5″ Rounded Corners, 2×3.5″ Leaf, 2×3.5 Rounded one corner, 2×3.5″ Half-Circle Side, 2×3.5″ Oval, or 2.5″ Circle 14pt Cardstock Gloss / Matte / High Gloss (UV), or 13pt Cardstock Uncoated 6 Business days print turnaround time Free US shipping only a Rafflecopter giveaway That's it! You have successfully entered this awesome giveaway! Side note...It's not mandatory that you enter all the giveaways at each blog. However, doing so not only increases your chances of WINNING the other prizes, it increases your chances of WINNING the Grand Prize! Mission Giveaway started with the … [Read more...]
Six-month SavingAngel membership Giveaway – Hosted by a group of blogs!
Everyone likes to save money! With SavingAngel it is easy! Grand Prize: Six-month SavingAngel membership ($100 value) for you and a friend About Our Sponsor - SavingsAngel Do you want to pay less for your cereal than everyone else? Do you want to know if there is a good deal on that product that is normally out of your budget? Do you want to cut your budget without increasing the time you spend doing so? Time is money and we would like to provide you with more of both! Introducing... The SavingsAngel Price Watcher. Easily pick... Your favorite stores The products you use How much you want to save When a sale-coupon deal meets your savings target you get an email alert. This powerful tool is not found anywhere else on the Internet! It’s simply the latest in a series of innovations that makes SavingsAngel the most comprehensive grocery-deals service anywhere. Start today and get your first 4 weeks FREE. We'll alert you whenever we find a great … [Read more...]
Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway!
What do you envision when you hear the word ORGANIZED? The truth is, everyone's vision is different. What works for your neighbor, does not have to work for you. Your house, life, and tastes are unique to you. The right organizing system will fit the way a great pair of shoes does. Would you be comfortable wearing shoes that weresized and designed for your neighbor? Of course you wouldn't. Your house can be comfortable, andefficient. HouseOrganized will you show you how; whether you need a Professional Organizer to come to your home (local homes in Florida) or if you just need tips or Coaching everything can be found on their amazing website! … [Read more...]
$200 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!
Who's ready for the next big Madame Deals Event? I'm pretty sure you're going to LOVE the prize! Our sponsor, PhilterIt, is offering one of our readers a $200 Walmart Gift Card!! **Powered by Madame Deals and Slop Swap** PhilterIt.com is changing the way users experience email. Our inbox is perfect for heavy online shoppers and daily-deal seekers who are overwhelmed by the emails they receive from brands but don't want to lose the valuable content. We filter brand messages into icons, so that they are out of the way but not lost. PhilterIt is elegant, beautiful and simple to use. Email is getting a makeover. Take a look at how you can organize your inbox: With all these great deal sites, social media sites, and all the other great web sites I have to keep track of it can be very hard to remember everything I have to check and to keep all my e-mails and notifications in one place! Now with PhilterIt.com I can have a one stop shop for everything! From Plum District to my … [Read more...]
(2) $50 Gift Certificates to GiGi-Colette Giveaway – Hosted by a group of blogs!
Yippee! Look at these beautiful jewelry sets! There will be not 1 but 2 $50 Gift Certificate winners for GiGi-Colette! Good Luck to you all! Crossing my fingers that it is one of my readers who wins!! Grand Prize: (2) $50 Gift Certificates to GiGi-Colette 1 For you and 1 for you to give a friend! About Our Sponsor - GiGi-Colette Gigi Colette was born out of a passion for creating unique, feminine accessories. Our goal is to design and develop jewelry that is chic, elegant, and affordable. Each piece is unique, handmade by the artist, a resident of the Chattanooga area of Tennessee. You can find Gigi-Colette on Facebook and the Etsy Store. a Rafflecopter giveaway That's it! You have successfully entered this awesome giveaway! Side note...It's not mandatory that you enter all the giveaways at each blog. However, doing so not only increases your chances of WINNING the other prizes, it increases your chances of WINNING the Grand Prize! Mission Giveaway … [Read more...]
Sid the Science Kid Sid’s Backyard Campout Review and Giveaway!
My Thoughts on Sid the Science Kid Sid's Backyard Campout Sid the Science Kid is one of my all time favorite cartoons for my daughter to watch. I love that it is based around education and every day science questions that a kid might wonder about. Plus Sid is a lovable and a character that the kids relate too and enjoy watching! This DVD contains 45 minutes of Sid the Science Kid Fun and includes some great 12 Teacher Susie Karaoke Songs, Including: Beautiful Trees Colors Of The Rainbow Rock Song Decay Teeny Tine Turtle From Turtle Bay On the Back Pack some food and bring your backpack, because Sid, Gerald and Dad are gearing up for a big adventure! They're setting up tents for a campout in the backyard! Dad is eager to share his love for nature and demonstrates how to have a great time outside with the simplest of necessities. They look for animals, cook their own dinner, marvel at the stars in the sky, roast marshmallows, and sing songs around the campfire. Join … [Read more...]