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December 22, 2012 · 9:08 pm

Neater Feeder, Mess Proof Pet Feeder Review & Giveaway!!!

Tired of kicking over your dog or cat’s water bowl or having water on your floor from messy drinkers? If so the Neater Feeder is what you need. The Neater Feeder is the only feeding system on the market that manages the mess by containing and separating spilled food from spilled water! The Neater Feeder provides a healthier eating environment for your pet. First, it keeps their dining area neat, clean, and more sanitary. It also deters pests from getting to your pet’s food or water and reduces the spills and mess that attract them in the first place. Further, the Neater Feeder for dogs is elevated, improving comfort, improving digestion, and reducing neck and joint strain.

In the past we have tried a Neater Feeder with our large American Bulldog and loved it so we were eager to try the cat Neater Feeder with our Pixie Bobcat, Max. The Neater Feeder comes with leg extensions you can use or leave off. We left them off and Max seemed to do very well with his eating. It was nice to have his food and water contained where it would not be kicked or dumped. The Neater Feeder works just as well for cats as it does for dogs and our Maltese who is actually smaller than Max would be fine with a Neater Feeder of this size as well. If you are looking for a better solution for feeding your dogs and cats, Neater Feeder can help you achieve that. Mommy Ramblings likes it so much we are adding Neater Feeder to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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· 8:15 pm

Jack Franklin Ties Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

Jack Franklin ties was born after years of paying too much for high-quality ties. As good as a nice silk tie that holds a nice thick knot is, no necktie is worth 100 to 200 dollars. What’s worse, most ties under $50 seem to skimp on the small details that turn a piece of neckwear into something you can be proud to wear.

Jack Franklin’s goal is to provide the highest quality ties at the lowest possible cost. They do this by limiting their channels to the online environment, where they don’t pay for real estate, land, or rent. They also only carry the best designs, so they don’t have to raise margins to make-up for poor selling ties.

My husband recently went to the Jack Franklin website and chose a few ties. There was such a large selection to choose from it was not an easy feat. The ties arrived neatly packed and are very high quality, colors are great and these ties will certainly be quite a fashion statement. You can also order without fear because all Jack Franklin products are backed with a a worry-free quality guarantee. Their no questions asked return policy is valid now or three years from now and just that should show you that they know their ties are quality.

What makes a Jack Franklin tie unique?

Not all ties are created equally. Anyone who has worn a 150 dollar tie knows the difference texture, silk quality and thickness make in how the knot ties, how the tie hangs, and how it looks on the suit. Most expensive ties aren’t over 100 dollars because of the tie itself, but because of the real estate a store costs, brand ego that adds to the price, and margins designed to make up for other items.

Jack Franklin doesn’t have any of that. Here’s what they do have:

Silk – 100% of the highest quality silk
Woven ties – An added layer of quality which adds texture to the designs
Italian weavers – only the finest ties are made on the finest Italian weavers
Wool interlining – a good tie is defined by its weight. All Jack Franklin ties contain an extra layer of wool interlining
Hand sewn

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· 12:54 pm

Help Make The Magic Last A Little Longer with iCaughtSanta.com.

Imagine the look of wonder and surprise when a child receives a photo of Santa and Rudolph caught in the act in his or her very own home. iCaughtSanta.com is a unique website that helps visitors create those memorable keepsake photos.

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Febreze Holiday Collection Review and Giveaway!!!

Christmas is almost here, and one of the things I love to do, is to make my house smell yummy with holiday scents. When you have guests over for the holidays, it is always nice to have your house smelling nice. So I was happy to oblige when Febreze contacted us to review a sample from their Holiday Collection! They sent me a gift pack of their limited-edition Cozy Vanilla Sugar which included a candle, Air effects air refresher and 2-in-1 NOTICEables scented oil plug ins! I love to have the scented oil plug in going all day, making my house smell scrumptious and if I need a quick refresher of the smell, I can spritz a bit of the Air effects. And of course I love to have a candle burning, so the special edition candle is a nice treat! All of these products have the same scent, so it’s not all weird with different smells wafting around, they compliment each other instead. The Cozy Vanilla Sugar scent makes my house smell of cookies and goodies all day, and puts me in a festive mood! I love that the candle doesn’t have an obnoxious sticker on it, it is just a simple, unadorned, glass jar that goes with any decor!

Febreze also offers these other warm holiday scents for a limited time:

Apple Spice & Delight: The warming scent of fresh-baked apples coated with sweet cinnamon (available only online)

Cozy Vanilla Sugar: Sweet as notes of vanilla that comfort you like a cocoon of blankets

Cranberries and Frost: Rich as ripe cranberries and frost on a white winter’s day

Glistening Alpine: As soothing as a tree-lined mountainside glistening with the scent of pine

Winter Magic & Glow: Crisp as sunshine-lit icicles in fresh, frosty air

Holiday Bloom & Cheer: As cheerful as a chorus of holiday aromas blended with winter blossom

I think the Apple Spice & Delight would smell divine this Christmas season! Check them all out on their website!

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December 20, 2012 · 8:18 pm

Zuo Modern, Phante Chair Review and Giveaway!!!

If you are looking for an accent for your child’s room or baby’s nursery that is decorative like a sculpture, functional like a chair or bench and a wonderful accent, I have just the thing. The Phante Chair from Zuo is an Elephant chair that can stand up to a stampede of kids without looking any worse for the wear. We have had an orange Phante in our home for a couple of months now and I can attest to the fact that it has been sat on, stood on, rode on, used as a table and used as a stool. After all the use the finish is not scratched or marred in any way. Any thing spilled on it wipes right off and it looks brand new. I am very impressed that it does not scratch or scuff and it is super cute. My three-year old likes to sit on it and work at their kid’s table as it is the perfect height and more fun than the regular chairs. Phante comes in great bright colors to truly accent any room. The Phante Chair is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

Constructed with children in mind, the Phante kid’s chair is made out of durable, scratch-free polypropylene; kids will find a jungle adventure on the Phante, while parents have peace of mind from breakage.

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· 2:31 am

Emerson Creek Pottery, Honey Pot Review & Giveaway!!!

My little ones love whole milk plain or vanilla yogurt with honey drizzled on it. They have that for breakfast a lot and they like to put the honey on themselves. A honey pot can be a great way to serve your honey whether you use it in tea, on toast or any other way. Emerson Creek Pottery has some beautiful honey pots in many different designs and colors. I especially like the Summer Peaks Honey Pot because it reminds me of the mountains where I live, in my favorite season of the year. This hand-painted Honey Pot is so beautiful and will delight your family and guests. The honey pot is microwave and dishwasher safe, 100% lead free, and made in the USA. The wooden honey dipper makes it so easy to dispense the honey. This honey pot would make a wonderful gift for a tea drinker or any one that loves honey. Mommy Ramblings is adding the Emerson Creek Honey Pot to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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December 19, 2012 · 3:39 am

Lost Joy

So many thoughts have been running through my head the last few days following the horrific events in Newtown, CT. 20 beautiful, full of life, first graders savagely killed in their own classrooms along with 6 administrators and teachers. One of the clergy said something that really struck home, he said “It’s right before Christmas and these families lost their joy.”

As I went through my days after this, I could not help but think about what these families are going through, the what ifs and if onlys, the reminders, the heartbreaking sorrow, their lives forever changed. The lives of the siblings who had their sister or brother just ripped from their lives, the youngest ones who may not even be able to understand where their sister or brother is and why they’re not coming home. The fear this strikes in all of us as parents, the not wanting to send our kids to school or let them out of our sight. Last weekend when my little ones were opening the wrapped packages of ornaments for the advent tree and begged to do one more, I let them, knowing we are not promised tomorrow and to cherish the moment.

I imagine the heartache the parents may feel as the wrapped gifts that were hidden for Christmas morning will not be opened. They will not see the look in their child’s eyes as they open something they were longing for or see the wonder of Christmas through their eyes. To have to make decisions no parent should have to make, to have the dreams they had for their child extinguished as their grief roars.

Today, as I sat watching Ethan and all the kindergarten classes perform the Nutcracker on stage, it was not the police presence at our rural school, or the heightened security or even the moment of silence we all observed, that struck me the most. Seeing those precious 5 year olds so full of wonder, so full of life, so vibrant, so innocent and realizing that the actions of one individual took that away from so many families. The hearts of the nation are breaking for these families, keep them in your prayers.

BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light 2 Review and Giveaway!!!

The holiday season is upon us and you probably have more family coming to your home now than any other time of the year. I have a huge family and so it seems like we are either traveling or having guests over. Whether traveling with a baby or toddler or entertaining family that does, the BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light 2 is such a great product. This travel crib is so light and comes neatly packed in a carrying case. It is not cumbersome at all and will take up a very small footprint in your car. It is so compact when folded and can be stored on top of a closet or under a bed. Perfect for grandparents to keep for when their grand babies come to spend some time, excellent to keep at a vacation house or even vacation rentals for guests.

This crib could not be easier to set up you simply unzip the case and remove the mattress, then you remove the crib and you simply just shake the legs into the locked position, and put the mattress in. Folding is just as easy in reverse. I am really impressed with how light and easy to set up and take down this crib is! You can purchase this crib from Amazon.com and other online and specialty retailers.

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December 17, 2012 · 10:43 pm

RedEnvelope Unique and Personalized Gifts Review!!!

RedEnvelope was launched in 1999, with the mission to make gift giving for every occasion easy and fun. The name RedEnvelope comes from a firmly held belief in Asian cultures that the color red is an auspicious symbol of happiness. Gifts are often presented in a simple red envelope – a timeless tradition that carries with it well wishes of prosperity, good fortune, appreciation and love.

I recently placed an order with RedEnvelope. I ordered 2 long sleeve kid’s States T-Shirts for my 2 little guys and a personalized Christmas Ornament. I thought the State T-Shirts were so cool. My five-year old loves to identify states and so having New York featured prominently on the front along with his name and in his favorite color, make this shirt a big hit. I also ordered one for my three-year old in his favorite color. The third thing I ordered was a personalized ceramic rectangular Family Christmas ornament which I had personalized with all seven of our names. This ornament is very nice but the imprinting on the ceramic is at a bit of an angle, it is also a little hard to see the names since they are just imprinted without color so everything is the same color. Other than that, it hangs from a red ribbon and comes packaged in a red drawstring bag.

You will find so many great gift ideas from RedEnvelope, they really have something for anyone even your pets!

I was provided with a gift code in which to order the items above but my opinions are my own.

Bic Mark-It 36 Piece Fine Point Permanent Marker Set Review & Giveaway!!!

Are you extra crafty during the holidays? Do you like to make gifts that are unique and made with love? I have been doing a ton of crafts this holiday season. It is so nice to have the right supplies when you are crafting. The Bic Mark It 36 Piece Fine Point Permanent Marker Set will help you embellish and create beautiful craft projects. As a Smiley Circle Blogger, I was sent a Make Your Own Coaster Set which consisted of a 36 Piece Marker Set, a container of Mod Podge and 4 ceramic tiles. It was simple to use these markers for some free hand designs that I drew on the tiles. I sealed the finished product using the Mod Podge but I would caution on using that sealer, it tends to cause the colors to run, so I think if you are planning this, perhaps using a spray sealer. I also plan to cover the bottom of the time with felt so that it will not scratch surfaces, but I think you get an idea of how easy it is to create with these great markers. You can go to the Bic Mark-It website HERE!

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