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Metromile Car Insurance and WIN $100 gift card and goody bag

February 29, 2016 by Samantha 93 Comments

Here in New Jersey, we have one of the highest auto insurance rates in the country. The main reason, population density and the proximity to New York City. Oh, and the traffic. It is everywhere, to the point where if it is between 3:00 and 7:00 pm, you have to tack on an extra half hour no matter where you are going (at least). It also effects commuters to the point where public transportation is often the only way to get in and out of a particular city when trying to get there during work hours. I’m looking at you, Jersey City (and Hoboken, and New York….) For this reason, my husband uses mass transportation every day. In order to get to the train station, there is still a short car ride. This car of course has to be insured, and is insured at the same rate as my car, which we use to take road trips, get to and from school, etc. This doesn’t really make sense when you think about it. But what is a responsible adult to do? Until now, buy expensive insurance where we in essence help subsidize someone else car based commute every day. Well, a new company called Metromile changes that.

Metromile is the only pay-per-mile auto insurance available in New Jersey it allows drivers to pay for the miles they actually drive without judgement on driving style or behavior. Drivers pay a base rate per month then a few cents per mile based on actual miles driven. The way this works is with a little device called, The Pulse, which plus into the OBII port in all/most cars and will track mileage, give you important car data including the health of the vehicle and its location. That’s right- it can even be used to help find the car if has been stolen. But the fun part is the app. The app connects to The Plug and gives you some new insight into your vehicle, including trips & trends, miles, MPG, time, speed, fuel level, cost estimates, car location, even street sweeping alerts (this is only available in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Chicago) and more.

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This insurance works best for drivers who log under 10,000 miles a year on their vehicle and has been able to save some almost $500 a year. So it is well worth getting a quote and finding out how much you could save as well.

One of you can win a Metromile gift bag (above) as well as a $100 gift card to use for gas. Please feel free to enter using the RC form below. Ends 3/25/16. Good luck!
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Win Fun New Travel Items

February 26, 2016 by Samantha Leave a Comment

Who loves to travel? You know I do. There’s a really fun way to get some essentials and gear for your next trip right now- and it’s the #TravelEssentials event! From February 26^th– March 2^nd, you will have the chance to try amazing products that are perfect for on-the-go, enter flash giveaway contests and get in on all the fun! There are a few bloggers (like me!) offering fun flash giveaways, and 5 awesome brands giving away products you’ll love. And guess what? You’ll get the samples sent right to your home! Easy, right? All you have to do is click the “App Links” below to participate in the event, and don’t forget to watch for our fun flash giveaways next week!

Below are some of the items you’ll get to try – but first, you must RSVP to #TravelEssentials in order to participate. When you RSVP, you’ll get access to the event calendar and be entered to win a Grand Prize gift basket.

On the calendar, you’ll see more about the amazing sponsors and all the events coming next week. Click here to RSVP – http://smpl.ly/TE-RSVP

Fun New Items

Lumene had a very simple idea and concept behind their products- they want to give you the best beauty products the Arctic Nature can provide combined with the best of science. The key ingredients are tough Arctic berries including Arctic blueberries, Arctic cloud berries, Arctic lingonberries, and Arctic sea buck thorn. This paired with skin care technologies like stem cell, skin messenger molecules, encapsulated vitamin c, and anti-glycation, bring you the best of both worlds. Want to check it out for yourself? Here’s the direct link: http://smpl.ly/TE-LU

De-odor-cream? What pray tell is that? Well it is a new natural deodorant by Routine. It is a novel way to keep your armpits smelling fresh, with a cream that is applied either with clean fingers or with a clean sponge. The deodorant comes in 12 scents and 3 formulas including vegan and sensitive skin. This product is all natural and is a family-run business in Canada. Here’s the event link: http://smpl.ly/TE-RC

Dr. Dan’s CortiBalm is a natural chemical free lip balm you’ll love. Dr. Dan’s mixes natural yellow bee’s wax, mineral oil, petroleum jelly and hydrocortisone into one of the best lip balms around. After careful research and experimentation, he came up with this product, which is often imitated but never duplicated. Dr. Dan’s found that most lip balms contain chemicals which actually make chapped lips worse, thus keeping the consumer buying more. Dr. Dan’s actually fixes the problem. Check it out here: http://smpl.ly/TE-DD

Mouth Watchers is an innovative new toothbrush which uses silver for its antimicrobial properties to keep your toothbrush free of the millions of microorganisms which usually end up on the toothbrushes in the average bathroom. The bristles of the toothbrush are dual flossing- this means it gets into the hard to reach areas where cavities form and clean then out, helping to keep them clear of cavities and gingivitis forming debris, making your teeth cleaner and with less microorganisms. Here’s the direct link: http://smpl.ly/TE-MW

Green Goo is a salve for many different purposes including eczema, dry skin, first aid, diaper rashes, skin rashes, and even more. Each product uses wild crafted or organically grown herbs infused with organic oils which increases their medicinal potency. These products don’t only soothe and moisturize, but also make a difference and improve your well being. Check it out here: http://smpl.ly/TE-GG

There is also the adorable Baby K’Tan bag. A total of 12 storage compartments make it perfect for cloth diapering, potty training, or any mom/baby essential. One outside zippered pocket and two inner pockets are lined with a unique anti-microbial medical grade FDA approved nylon. The pockets are water-resistant, odor-resistant, germ resistant and food safe!

RevoMax calls itself a flask, but it’s not for adult beverages only. Not only that, but it keeps your beverages at the temperate you want them to stay at for quite a long time. The RevoMax Vacuum Insulated Flask features an innovative twist-free cap design that open and close smoothly and instantly with a single click. RevoMax requires only one hand to open and one second of your time to open or lock it. As the thermal loss is negligible, your beverages stay ready to drink way longer – hot stays hot up to 18 hours and cold stays cold up to 36 hours – than conventional screw cap flasks in the market.

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New Healthy Foods and Fitness Products

February 24, 2016 by Samantha 3 Comments

If you are looking for new, healthy foods to incorporate into family meals, we have a few new items you might want to try out.

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First- how much tofu do you eat? If you are like most Americans, the answer is “not much”. If you are like my husband, you think tofu is for “hippies”, or at best, vegetarians. You know- hippies? (Like his wife, by the way- calm down, hippies.) You can do a lot with tofu, it’s very versatile and takes on the flavor of nearly anything. House Foods makes a large variety of tofu items, including several kinds of noodles. There are a ton of recipes as well on their website, for those less then familiar with cooking this traditional Asian food. You can choose all sorts of world cuisines from (of course) Asian to Italian to American and more, as well as fun, kid friendly choices. Another way you might entice your kids to try this new food is by showing them that the packages have Kung Fu Panda on them- they can eat like Po! You and your children can prepare the food together, which will make them more likely to give tofu a try. Inexpensive, kosher, gluten free, non GMO- there are a ton of reasons to try House Foods Tofu the next time you head to the grocery store. Prices vary per item.

Another plant-based option is Vega Protein and Greens, a protein powder you can use as a breakfast shake or any snack throughout the day. The whole food ingredient proteins include hemp, peas, and sprouted whole grain brown rice. It also contains papaya enzymes which help you break down the foods you eat. In every scoop (thus every shake) you will get two servings of greens from kale, spinach, broccoli, and alfalfa. It comes in a variety of flavors, from the basic chocolate and vanilla, to berry, coconut almond, mocha, and more. The Protein & Greens is available in Vanilla, Chocolate, Berry, Tropical and Natural.The flavor and texture isn’t what you think it might be- it’s not like other “green” drinks I’ve tried, the flavor is not “biting” like many of them can be- but it’s not a milkshake, either. There are also snack bars available. Head to https://myvega.com/ to find out more and to place an order- prices vary.

For something perhaps more familiar to your palate, yet still something new, try Noosa Yoghurt. The tastes and flavor combinations, along with the fact that it is made in small batches on a small family farm, make this unlike any other yogurt on the market today. Made with all natural whole milk, fresh fruit purees, and honey, one bite will keep you coming back for more. It’s also all natural, gluten-free, and probiotic, so it’s good for the whole family. It comes in a variety of sizes- some just perfect for lunchboxes in cases of four, some in larger, single containers. With brand new flavors like Key Lime, Salted Caramel (my favorite), Blood Orange, and Blackberry Serrano joining favorites like traditional Vanilla and Blueberry as well as seasonal favorites, you are sure to find something you love. Find a store that sells Noosa near you at http://www.noosayoghurt.com/

Before you turn in, you want to get in a good workout. This time of year, with temperatures still low in much of the country, many of us are looking for something to break up our routine. Have you tried the recent trend of Hula Hooping? I know- sounds strange. It’s more fun then you might think, though (even if you feel a little silly at first). Hey, with every other adult carrying around a coloring book, why not? Nostalgia is in, run with it. Or hoop with it, as it were. The Cardio Core & More Fitness Hoop by Empower is a three-pound, weighted, multicolored hula hoop. It targets your core to burn calories and build muscle while you are having fun hooping away. You can grab your new hoop and DVD set for about $33 on Amazon, also available at stores like Target. The same brand carries a line of women’s workout accessories (headbands, gloves, etc) featuring retro-reflective ink technology that glows in the dark but looks completely normal during the daylight, making this some pretty cool fitness safety gear.

Filed Under: food, health, review Tagged With: food, health, parents at play

Win New “Delivery Dash at the Docks” DVD from Chuggington

February 22, 2016 by Samantha 32 Comments

The latest Chuggington title from Anchor Bay Entertainment features six fun-fueled adventures from the popular Disney Junior TV series and stars two new characters, Daley and Skipper Stu! The DVD is also available with a special Daley collectible toy train from TOMY^™, making it the perfect addition to any young fan’s Easter basket!

A special delivery of traintastic fun is coming down the tracks for young trainees all across the country this season with “Delivery Dash at the Docks,” the newest release in the much-loved “Chuggington^™” DVD collection. The brand-new title from Anchor Bay Entertainment contains six standout episodes from the fifth season of the top-rated Disney Junior series as well as trainloads of exciting bonus features. The DVD features two new characters, Daley and Skipper Stu, and is available with a very special Daley collectible toy train from TOMY^™to give preschool fans and their families even more to honk their horns about! “Delivery Dash at the Docks” moves full steam ahead to retail nationwide on February 23, 2016.

In “Delivery Dash at the Docks,” Koko is thrilled to be spending the day training with Chuggington’s new express delivery engine, Daley. Together they pick up and deliver important packages all around Chuggington, frequenting the bustling docks where Skipper Stu, Chuggington’s new Dock Master, is loading and unloading the ship. Through their engaging adventures, Koko, Skipper Stu and all the Chuggers learn the importance of patience, paying careful attention to detail and teamwork!

Episodes:

Delivery Dash at the Docks Special
Sinkhole Rescue
Cormac Patrol
Trainee Camp
Tour Guide Harrison
Delivery Challenge

DVD Bonus Features:

Badge Quest Episodes: Buddy Badge and Follow the Leader
Character Montages: Olwin
Coloring Pages

Dove.org, the long-trusted source for family-friendly media reviews, reports: “Now this is what good children’s entertainment is about! The stories are terrific, the characters are delightful, and the animation is awesome!”

For additional “Chuggington”-themed adventure, fans can visit the Amtrak Exhibit Train Tour as it travels across the country. For more information visit: www.amtrak.com/exhibit-train.

About “Chuggington™”

“Chuggington” is a contemporary, action-based, energetic and vibrant CGI series for children ages 2-5. The series follows the adventures of three young trainees – Wilson and his friends Brewster and Koko – as they ride the rails and take on exciting challenges that test their courage, speed and determination. Along the way, and with help and support from a strong community of engines and people, they learn positive values and new skills that empower them to become the best trainees they can be. Further information is available at www.chuggington.com.
One of you can win a copy of this DVD- just use the RC form below to enter. Ends March 18, 2016. Good luck!
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JCPenney for all your small appliance needs

February 22, 2016 by Samantha 28 Comments

Recently if you are one of the lucky millions who watched the Super Bowl, you probably also had a ton of delicious snacks. Making these treats takes time energy, as well as the proper tools and appliances. With the right tools any dish is possible from Green Dragon Shrimp to Chicken Lollipops with Asian dipping sauce. Some tools needed to make these delicious dishes are a deep fryer, mini food chopper and a cast iron grill. With these tools not only will you be able to grill in the kitchen any time of year but also make some incredible sauces and dips as well as perfectly cook all manner of snacks and meals not normally in your recipe vocabulary. The place to find all these wonderful tools and more? JCPenney is your one stop small appliance shop, where blenders and slow cookers help make the creamiest soup and chunkiest chili while griddles and bring the flavors of Summer to the dead of Winter. JCPenney has popular brands like KitchenAid, Oster, Cooks, Nuwave and TFal.

We recently had the pleasure of checking out some appliances and tasting some amazing recipes that are perfect for your next party. What to make, how to make it, and what to use to make it- nothing easier. I think sometimes I believe new foods/new recipes will be more complicated then they really will be, especially if I’ve never tried to make them before. However, being able to watch JCPenny’s Chef Josh Capon create fun and delicious dishes right in front of us made it easier to want to try making them at home. It was also fun to see what items he used to cook them with, and what made cooking easier and take less time. Honestly, I’m all about the “quick and easy”, especially when it comes to parties.

Not only is JCPenny a great place to go for all your party and kitchen needs, but you can also win a very cool cutting board. Something fun for your kitchen, no matter if you are a football fan or not- this is signed by actor Jerry O’Connell and Josh Capon, so it’s both a collector item and a conversation piece.

If you’d like to win, all you need to do is enter the RC form below. Good luck! Ends on March 17, 2016. (This is the updated RC form from the last post- thanks for your patience!)

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Must Have Makeup Products from Younique

February 16, 2016 by Danielle 1 Comment

Finding the perfect makeup can be very hard, but let me tell you that Younique products are definitely the way to go. Since I started using the products I have been absolutely amazed at all the great products that they offer and wondered why I didn’t start using these products many years sooner.

About Younique:

Derek Maxfield and Melanie Huscroft, a brother-and-sister team, founded Younique in September 2012 with a mission to uplift, empower, and validate women across the globe. Derek and Melanie firmly believe that all women should feel valued, smart, and empowered through opportunities of personal growth and financial reward.

About the Cosmetics:

Younique’s cosmetics development processes utilize scientific research to ensure that our products contain high quality ingredients that enrich and nourish the skin. The result is a beautifully efficacious product that is safely compatible with virtually every skin type.

Younique begins by looking to Mother Nature for the inspiration behind the cosmetics. Their in-house scientific team then formulates a product that honors that inspiration while delivering cutting-edge cosmetics. Their goal is to provide healthy, clean, and pure cosmetics.

What products are available:

Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+
Moodstruck Precision Brow Gel and Liner
Moodstruck Precision Pencil Eyeliner
Eyeshadow Pigment Powders
Splurge Cream Shadow
Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Lip Liner, & Lip Stain
Foundation, BB Cream
Bronzer
Blusher
Primer
Cleansing Products

About the Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes+:

The Fiberlases were one of my favorite products that really talked me into buying and selling the amazing Younique makeup products.

The original product has been enhanced to make it even better than it was before.

You can now increase your average lash volume by 400% with Moodstruck 3D Fiber Lashes enhanced formula, new brush, and fresh look.

This amazing product is also Hypoallergenic.

Moodstruck Addiction Shadow Palette:

I was also incredibly impressed with the amazing Shadow Palettes were also amazing. I had never been an eyeshadow snob, but now I totally find myself not liking any other eyeshadow that is available. I love that I can still have my eyes looking the same at the end of the day as they did when my day was just starting.

Lucrative Lip Gloss:

The lipgloss is amazing and incredibly moisturizing to your lips.

You can pout, pucker, or smile. The Lucrative Lip gloss will definitely bring the shine. There are 10 amazing colors of this long-lasting, non-sticky, go-to gloss with a handy, convenient mirror on the side of the tube.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product or some of the other amazing products that Younique has to offer, you can head on over to my website and find the product that is perfect for you.

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Tiny Love- Must Have Baby Toys

February 15, 2016 by Danielle 1 Comment

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

Finding great toys for babies is always a must have. I can promise you that with Tiny Love, you will not be disappointed.

About Tiny Love:

Tiny Love is a multiple award-winning global toy and baby products’ company that puts special emphasis on the issue of baby’s development. Ever since the company was founded in 1991, their goal has been to create products that would support baby’s development from birth and offer smart solutions to parents’ genuine needs. Today, their products are available in more than 50 countries worldwide, helping babies and parents enjoy quality moments together and individually.

About Follow Me Fred:

Multi-stage crawling companion in the shape of an adorable puppy.

Baby-activated electronic dog encourages baby to crawl by barking and playing a friendly tune.
Flexible middle allows Fred to turn in circles.
Promotes fine motor skills, cognitive and emotional abilities.
Adjustable speed control.

This wonderful toy works on fine motor skills and gross motor skills.

About Musical Stack & Ball Game – Elephant:

Enchanting dual-stage elephant-shaped stacking toy with a colorful design.

2 ball game levels: wide opening or narrow opening.
Engaging electronic lights and music feedback.
Easy-to-grasp rings that can be hooked together.

This wonderful toy works on cognition, fine motor skills, imagination & creativity, and senses.

About Rock & Ball:

Enchanting 3-in-1 tummy time toy and tambourine that encourages baby’s motor development.

Helps extend tummy time and encourages development of gross motor skills and crawling.
Versatile design and numerous modes of use are wonderful both for independent play and fun joint playtime.
Enchants baby with its colorful design and fun features.
Easy to grasp, play with and enjoy!

This great toy helps your baby work on Fine Motor Skills, Gross Motor Skills, and Imagination & Creativity.

My Thoughts:
I was incredibly impressed with each of these great toys. I know that the baby on the way is definitely going to get a lot of great use out of these toys and I can’t wait to play with them even more in the future. In the past I have gotten some great use out of the Tiny Love toys that my older daughters have used and I know that they are still going to stand up and be used with this baby as well.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing any of these great products from Tiny Love, head on over to their website and pick out the perfect items for yourself.

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My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear-Must Have

February 13, 2016 by Danielle 1 Comment

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

Everyone knows that when you are pregnant you have so many emotions and feelings that are going on in your body. I always love everything (after I’m done with the puking) about being pregnant. I really enjoy going to the doctor and hearing the babies heartbeat, but never thought about a way to have that forever. With My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear, I can now have that memory forever.

About My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear:

A lifelong passion for children led the owners to a career in pregnancy sonograms and a life full of three happy children at home.

In 2009, she discovered the amazing bears that record a baby’s heartbeat while in utero. She was working as a private contractor after 8 years working in a hospital. She decided to go to the contractor route so she could spend more time with her children and focus on her dream – providing expecting mothers with the ultrasound experience she thought they deserved. Part of that included creating a memory that would last a lifetime, one that each mother could hold near and dear to her heart – her baby’s heartbeat.

She started offering the bears to her patients and they loved them. It didn’t take long before grandparents-to-be, other family members, and friends started purchasing the bears as gifts for expecting mothers. Big siblings wanted in on the bears too! She also began recording their little voices sending messages to their soon-to-be baby sibling.

About Heartbeat Animals:

They carry a wide variety of animals in two different sizes so that everyone can find the right animal for them.

Animals available are:

Giraffe
Elephant
Tan Bear
Monkey
Lamb
Bunny
Fox
Hippo
Panda Bear
Puppy
Octopus
Lion

About Puppy:

The puppy recordable stuffed animal kit includes a 10″ soft fleece puppy and a heart-shaped recorder to capture your baby’s heartbeat during an ultrasound. This puppy is perfect for snuggling and has a velcro closure on the bake so that you can insert the recording. My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear kits make excellent shower gifts or pregnancy keepsakes. Also available at many 3D/4D ultrasound studios.

My Thoughts:

How exciting is this absolutely amazing product that is available. I never heard of anything like this when I was pregnant with my daughters, but am so happy to have this forever keepsake for this upcoming baby. It is extremely easy to get your recording set up and good to go.

I know that this will be an item that will always be important to this baby and me as well. It will be so neat to be able to remember the excitement that I felt each time that I was able to hear my baby’s heartbeat at the doctor appointment. I will be remembering this amazing item for friends that are having babies in the future as well.

Purchase:

If you are interested in purchasing this amazing product for someone that is having a baby soon in your life, head on over to the website and get one ordered.

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