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BOB Revolution Pro Duallie – Wonderful Stroller

August 26, 2014 by Danielle 4 Comments

Disclosure: The BOB Revolution Pro Duallie Stroller was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

I absolutely love to be outside and on the move. Each day my children spend a great deal of time playing outdoors, as well as running around with me. I have always been on the lookout for the ideal stroller, and was absolutely amazed at all the wonderful features that I found with the BOB Revolution Pro Duallie Stroller.

About BOB:

In 1994, Roger Malinowski, a bicycle industry maven, met Phillip Novotny, an airline mechanic, in the California town of San Luis Obispo. Phillip had turned a decrepit beach cruiser bike into a versatile, lightweight, single track bike trailer. He called it the YAK and was rolling them out of a machine shop on a small scale. Roger knew a great idea when he saw one and together, they took Phillip’s invention and built a booming business.

BOB was originally named Beast of Burden, but was eventually shortened to BOB.

BOB was first a great bike trailer that was completely amazing. However, Roger and Phillip soon began to start families of their own. They were inspired to design and build a superior jogging stroller that would be held to the same high standards as their trailers. The initial result was the BOB Sport Utility Stroller, complete with aptented suspension system, tough polymer wheels, easy-fold frame, a reclining, padded seat and several other features no one had ever put on a stroller before. They truly “wanted the best of a bunch of worlds”, said Roger. “A lightweight, high-quality stroller that you could still take running, hiking, or off-road and also fold up easily and compactly. The fact we could put all of these elements in one stroller is what really attracted people to it.”

Shortly after this stroller hit the market people started asking about a two-seat stroller, which led to the introduction of the Duallie in 2001.

Many changes have happened over the years which has left BOB one of the top strollers on the market in our country today.

About the Revolution Pro Duallie:

This wonderful stroller is completely loaded and ready for all of your outdoor adventures.

Some of it’s wonderful features are:

Hand activated rear drum brakes for added control to conquer hills & inclines.

Mabel’s Lables for Back to School

August 22, 2014 by Samantha 2 Comments

Check out this product for your kids Back To School needs- might not be flashy, but it is so convenient- and can be a lifesaver (at least where your wallet is concerned). Mabel’s Labels has labels for any need you may have- from backpacks, to lunchboxes, to clothing. Microwave safe, dishwasher safe…or iron on- you name it- they have it.
But how about something special? Does your child have an allergy? If your child’s allergy can make your kid sick, or worse- is life threatening- you want to protect him or her in any way you can. Mabel’s Labels makes these easy to use and order Safety Labels- you can write your kid’s name and allergy information right on it.
“Kid safety products are designed to give parents peace of mind. “My 411 Wristbands” are durable, disposable bands customized with names, phone numbers and other important information. Allergy Alerts remind caregivers of allergies and other special needs. ”

As a teacher, I can tell you that knowing, and being reminded as we are passing out lunch or snacks will keep mistakes from happening. I tape notes on kid’s cubbies that have allergies, so that I remember every time I pass out food.
My son is pretty good about bringing his things home, but once in a while things get left behind. Luckily, it’s easy to get them back since they are all labeled with his name on it. Nice.
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Win $100 Giveaway from Persnickety

August 21, 2014 by Danielle 45 Comments

Disclosure: The clothing items below from Persnikety were provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.

You all know that my girls are definitely girly girls. They love dresses, skirts, frills, and anything pink. I am always on the look out for adorable clothes for both of the girls. I was so excited to come across the Persnickety website.

About Persnickety:

Persnickety began just a few years ago as a little clothing company that produced small quntities of girls’ clothes to sell at farmers markets and fairs across Utah. They spent every Wednesday during their first summer in business driving to Park City with their five children to share Persnickety with all the lovely people that stopped by their table.

During that summer, Craig had the opportunity to travel with a group to Nicaragua to explore options for charitable giving – a part of the Persnickety drean that they are anxious to see unfold. His experience there was life-changing.

In February 2010 they launched their first wholesale line for the upcoming fall season. They had teamed up with some successful sales reps who helped them get the word out about Persnickety. They were pleasantly surprised when they ended up with about 50 girls clothing boutiques that first season.

Persnickety “Buying is Giving”:

Helping less fortunate children was one of the primary motivations for starting Persnickety Clothing Company. Their Buying is Giving program allows them to do just that. Every time an item of Persnickety clothing is purchased, they share a portion of the proceeds with children in need.

While visiting Nicaragua, they were able meet some amazing people that today help them manage their charitable operations in Nicaragua. They have really enjoyed seeing the change that has taken place in peoples lives as they have had an opportunity to use their talents to produce clothing for less fortunate children in their country. With Persnickety, they are able to work from home close to their little ones, which has been a great blessing to them.

Pediped Kids Shoes – Review and Giveaway

August 21, 2014 by Samantha 42 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest. Please see “Disclose” tab for more info.

With a new school year upon us, you know that I was looking for the easiest, most comfortable shoes for my little dude to go back to school with. He’s not big on laces, so we are loving the Flex Charleston sneakers.

About Pediped:

Pediped’s motto is: Pediped, next best thing to bare feet.

These shoes are made with exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort, and distinctive styling. These shoes are award winning, and they are the fastest growing children’s footwear brand in the United States.

Awards:

American Pdiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for promotion of heathy foot development
Orthopedic Medical Professionals deem pediped shoes an excellent choice for parents/caregivers who want their children’s feet to develop naturally and healthily.
Earnshaw’s Earnie Award for Company of the Year and Best Footwear
In 2012, Earnie Award for Company for good

Pediped is sold in over 3,000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 130 designs for boys and girls in their three lines.

Originals: 0-24 months

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Peeps Minis – New and Available Now

August 17, 2014 by Samantha 3 Comments

How is it possible to spread holiday cheer every day of the year without looking like you forgot to take down your decorations for said holiday? How can you scratch the Peeps itch in the middle of the summer? Both of these questions can be answered with the same item, new Peeps Minis.

Peeps have been around for 61 years and have constantly been evolving and updating their colorful treats for many holidays not just Easter. But with a full on addiction to Peeps now possible what is the Peeps fiend to do to scratch that itch in the middle of the Summer with all holidays either a distant memory or a long distance away.

These new bite size marshmallow treats are the newest Peeps to hit the scene. The biggest difference is they are available year round so you can get your chicken shaped marshmallow fix any time of year. Each new Peep Mini is 40% the size of a regular Peep and are each 14 calories, gluten free and fat free. These minis are not only bite size but they also come in new flavors including chocolate crème, sour watermelon and strawberry crème. All of which are delicious with the watermelon variety being Little Man’s favorite. He loves the flavor and the fact that the peep is actually two toned with the inside a different color then the outside just like a real watermelon.

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5 Hour Energy Contest + Win a Prize Pack

August 15, 2014 by Samantha 89 Comments

The 5-hour ENERGY® samples, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by the makers of 5-hour ENERGY®. All opinions are my own.

Sometimes a beverage does a good job at what its supposed to do, but isn’t as enjoyable as we might like. Or sometimes a beverage needs a little flavor boost to go from mediocre to exceptional.

To bring awareness of 5 hour energy as a beverage recipe ingredient, 5-hour Energy is running a new contest called: “Yummification” video contest. Yes, I think everyone who has ever read my blog or follows me on any form of social media knows how I feel about adults using the word “yum” (or num, nom, ect all baby talk) in any form to other adults- it’s just wrong. But I didn’t name the contest, I’m just telling you about it. So, yes- super lame name, but it’s a good idea and a fun contest. Check it out. And please forgive my use of the word for this post, as it is the name of the contest 😉

Entrants can win a share of $100,000 for creating a video of their favorite way to mix a 5-hour ENERGY® shot with an everyday beverage. The contest will be judged on the creativity of the video and the taste of the creation. There are some thing which are not allowed to be used for the contest this includes caffeinated sodas, alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, any Limited Time Only 5-hour ENERGY® shots (blueberry, cherry, or raspberry), other energy shots, other energy products, energy additives, caffeinated coffee beverages, other dietary supplements, OTC or prescription drugs, and/ or any illegal or illicit substances in your recipe. To enter the contest visit www.5houryummification.com and follow the instructions to complete the entry form. Then Like 5-hour ENERGY® on Facebook, then create and submit a video that is no longer than 60 seconds showing an original combination being made, tasted, and named. ·

Prizes for the contest include: One grand prize winner will receive $50,000, One Second Prize :Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000, ) One Third Prize : Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) , Ten Fourth Prizes: One Thousand Dollars ($1,000)

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My recipe is called “Not so Lazy Sunday Morning Sun Tea”.

It starts with some home made sun tea, unsweetened.

Ingredients:

Un- sweetened sun tea (fresh brewed and warm from the sun’s rays)

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Coppertone – Protect Your Skin

August 15, 2014 by Samantha 1 Comment

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own and honest.

The sun is up and it is beating down as hot as ever this summer. To help beat the unfortunate by products of being in the sun, everyone should use more skin protection in the form of sunscreen.

There are many options available and today we are going to look at a few from Coppertone. Coppertone has been around since 1944 when a pharmacist formulated a way to actually darken tans. But today we will be looking at some sunscreens which help block harmful UVA and UVB rays instead.

First up is the Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Stick SPK 55 which looks a bit like a glue stick but is very different from them. Inside there is a board spectrum protector against UVA and UVB rays helping keep the sun burn and sun damage away from your little ones. The sunscreen is water resistant for 80 minutes, fragrance free and specially formulated for spot protection on your ears, nose and face. Perfect to throw in the beach back or purse before a trip to the pool, the beach or even the park.

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WIN A Gift Card and Order Your House Favorites from Walmart.com

August 14, 2014 by Samantha 97 Comments

The Walmart gift cards and information have been provided by P&G but all opinions are my own.

Walmart is already one of America’s top shopped stores so what can make your shopping experience there easier, quicker and more convenient? Mind reading employees? Robot cart pushers? How about some more realistic like an app and a website with a slick user interface with access to tons of products. These would not only help by bringing your shopping experience to the tip of your fingers but also have your items shipped right to your door.

Walmart already offers tons of products for your shopping needs online at Walmart.com but now they also offer household items as well from top manufacturers like P&G. With the great savings and variety as you expect from Walmart, Walmart.com and the Walmart smart phone app are an indispensible resource in your shopping arsenal. Some of the examples of items available are laundry detergent, Tide 2x Ultra for High Efficiency Machines, paper goods, Bounty Select-A-Size Paper Towels and diapers, Pampers Baby Dry Diapers. All of which and more can be delivered to your home for free with $50 spent or delivered free to your nearest store for easy pick up using Site to Store delivery. Site to Store shipping is available at many stores of recent but what separates Walmart from the rest is the payment options available. Instead of only being able to pay with credit card online, you can also pay with cash in person upon pickup in store. This is a great convenience and makes store pick up a breeze.
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