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FRAAS Fairisle Infinity Style Scarf Review!!!


FRAAS DEBUTS A CONTEMPORARY INFINITY SILHOUETTE FOR FALL:
WITH FOUR SMART COLOR WAY OPTIONS, IT IS AN IDEAL ACCESSORY AND WARDROBE ENHANCER FOR A SELF OR GIFT PURCHASE

Scarfs and wraps are so popular especially in fall and winter.  FRAAS has a luxurious line up of versatile options in their Fall 2012 collection.  More than 100 new FRAAS brand styles are debuting in the upcoming season–many in multiple color way options. Three on-target and very elegant palettes and themes are apparent–Woodland Guardians, Mineral Explosion, and Decadent Traveler. Neutrals, jewel tones and accent pop colors provide savvy consumers with the right styling and best shades to work with existing and new wardrobes.

I was recently sent the Fairisle Infinity scarf for review.  This soft, lightweight scarf is great to transition season to season and is made of acrylic, nylon and a little wool.  I like that it is the perfect weight for any climate and that it loops so easy with no tying required.  There are so many ways to wear it and it works well with outerwear, sweaters, blouses, dresses or as an accent accessory.  It comes in great colors like navy/turquoise, camel/ivory, rose/petal, and black/grey.  I received the scarf in camel/ivory and it is such a great color that goes with so many things.  This scarf retails in most stores for about $40.

“Our goal at FRAAS is to give consumers great choices of unique, exciting products at affordable price points,” says Aimee Zucchetti, the company’s’ Brand and Sales Manager. “This new style—which is part of a far larger collection that includes an extremely comprehensive choice of scarves and wraps in many materials, sizes and shapes— allows consumers to renew their wardrobes and accessorize like fashionistas without spending a fortune!”

“Whenever a woman wants to add a finishing touch to her outfit and add zest to her entire look—she can reach for one of our FRAAS styles and be 100% confident that it will produce the right effect. It is amazing what a difference a scarf can make,” says Ken Krieger, the VP of Sales for the innovative international manufacturer of woven and knit scarves, stoles, ruanas, wraps, capes and related accessories.

About FRAAS: Scarf producer V. Fraas (corporate owner of the FRAAS brand) celebrates more than 130 years in business. Ever since its foundation in 1880 by Valentin Fraas, the world leader for mufflers and shawls has thrived and advanced under the control of his descendants—a remarkable feat in this transitory world. But V. Fraas has more to celebrate than mere longevity and persistence: it is a forward looking company that continues to expand at a rapid pace, and it is constantly implementing new ideas and concepts. From its bases in New York, Paris, London, Wüstenselbitz, Toronto and Shanghai, V. Fraas’ design teams travel to major shows and forecasting seminars throughout the globe to identify new trends and develop products that are perfectly attuned to fashion and customer demand. The 130-year old company’s research team, meanwhile, works unceasingly to develop and discover new yarns, fabric and methods of manufacturing products that are of truly outstanding quality. Truly internationally oriented, the company boasts sales subsidiaries and satellite offices in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Berlin, Denmark, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo.  Products are distributed worldwide via department and specialty stores as well as online retailers.

You can find FRAAS At Specialty Stores throughout the country and they may be ordered directly from the company by calling  212-575-0191.  Select styles are also available at fraas.com and amazon.com.


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VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables Review and Giveaway!!!

Where Does A Hero Go For Help?

 

The first-ever VeggieTales superhero title, VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables, will be available October 16! The title helps teach a lifelong lesson in handling fear, one of the most requested subject topics by VeggieTales fans and families, and includes a brand-new League theme song and music video by Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning group, Newsboys.

VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables is the fourth title in a series of DVD releases that stars the popular “LarryBoy” character. The DVD also introduces four new superheroes played by beloved VeggieTales characters Bob the Tomato, Petunia Rhubarb, Junior Asparagus and Mr. Lunt, all with hilarious superhero abilities. In addition to engaging bonus features, the DVD contains fun music fit for families, and an all-new Silly Song, “Supper Hero.”

 

DVD Synopsis

It was a bright and sunny day in Bumblyburg until Dr. Flurry came to town. This chillin’ villain wants to freeze the entire city in fear! This job is too big for LarryBoy to handle alone, so he turns to “The League of Incredible Vegetables” for help! Thingamabob (Bob the Tomato), S-Cape (Mr. Lunt), Vogue (Petunia Rhubarb) and Ricochet (Junior Asparagus) are up for the task, but find that their own fears could land them in Dr. Flurry’s deep freeze!  Will they remember to turn to the One who is bigger than all their fears before the whole town ends up on ice?  Find out in this heroic new VeggieTales episode with a lesson in handling fear!

My boys are super into superheroes so this was a welcome DVD to review.  They like VeggieTales and this movie has a wonderful message.  It helps them learn that we have someone much bigger and in control we can rely on.  The Newsboys video and theme song is really a special treat as well.  If you are looking for a DVD that your kids will love and will reinforce the beliefs and values that we hope to instill in our children, you should check out this video when it is released on the 16th of October.

Want to win this DVD?  Big Idea Entertainment  is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables!  Than you Big Idea Entertainment for the review DVD and for sponsoring  this super giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
 
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Ornaments with Love, Personalized Ornaments Review and Giveaway!!!

Recently I was contacted by Ornaments with Love and asked to do a review for their personalized ornaments.  As the mother of five it is sometimes hard to find personalized ornaments for a family of 7.  I was surprised to see so many choices for large families that I had a hard time choosing.  After a lot of browsing, I finally chose the personalized Fireplace Tabletop Decoration Christmas Ornament with 7 People.

It was shipped right away and arrived a couple of days later and I was blown away.  It is absolutely gorgeous and the pictures do not do it justice.  It is so detailed and has a sturdy easel back for display.  It has a high gloss finish with sparkly, glitter stockings hanging from the festive mantle with everyone’s name.  Two topiary Christmas trees flank each side of the fireplace and above the Mantle I had Merry Christmas and the year painted.

I love their site, there are lots of ornaments and tabletop decorative pieces that will accommodate large families and many grandchildren.  If you are looking for special keepsake gifts there are ornaments for babies, families, couples, grandparents, military, animals, sports fans, hobbies, relatives and more.

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Oransi Ionic Fridge Air Purifier Review & Giveaway!!!

 

Does the air in your refrigerator smell amazing?  You probably think I am nuts to ask such a question but it really can.  I was asked to review an ionic air purifier for your refrigerator by Oransi.  This little unit is so easy to use, you just insert 2 double A batteries, set it in your fridge and push the button.  When you first turn it on it will run for 30 minutes continuously and then for about 5 minutes every 2 hours.  This purifier is safe and features patented Piezo-electric technology that cleans the air in your refrigerator silently without the harmful side effects of ozone that is found in standard ionizers.  Another great feature about this unit is that there are no replacement filters needed and nothing to clean.  The unit can run for up to 90 days on the two batteries so it is very inexpensive to run and it is silent with no fans.  It will effectively remove odors and bacteria to keep your refrigerator smelling fresh and your food fresher. The Ionic Fridge air purifier has received safety certifications from GS and CE as well as the RoHS lead free directive. Made of durable fire-resistant ABS materials. Tested for ozone production by ITI (Industrial Research Technology Institute) and found to be 0.011 ppm which is 78% below FDA limits.

I was very impressed with the unit, it is small but well made and I could notice a difference right away in the quality and freshness of the air.  I love that it sterilizes my fridge once an hour, that is really good news to this germophobe.  The fact that it reduces food spoilage and prevents mildew is wonderful and the unit can also be used in closets to neutralize stale air or foul odors.   This is a great gadget and I highly recommend it.  You can visit them on Facebook or check them out on Twitter.

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Envision Home, Dish Drying Mat Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

I will admit, I do not hand wash my dishes by hand and rely heavily on my dishwasher which is run several times a day to keep up with our big family and busy household. I also have to admit since I am a germophobe hand washing dishes kind of makes me a little queasy but that’s material for another post entirely.  However, there are always some things that must be hand washed and cannot be put in the dishwasher.  Some photo mugs, hand painted decorative crocks, delicate stemware etc will get ruined in the dishwasher.  I was willing to give the Dish Drying Mat from Envision Home a try.

The mat folds in thirds very neatly and can easily be stored almost anywhere.  I like it because I can use it when I need it and then conveniently store it away without taking up much space at all.  So to test it out I hand washed a heavy covered casserole dish and lid.  I put them very wet on the mat and walked away, when I came back all the water on the mat was dry and so was my covered dish.  I was surprised at just how fast the water dried.  I really like that the mat is so cushioned and so it cradles even delicate items. I appreciate that it is machine washable so it is a snap to care for. The Dish Drying Mat is available in several colors and three sizes, they even have some new print mats too!

Envision Home is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Three Lucky blog readers will win a Dish Drying Mat.  Thank you to Envision Home for the review mat and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US and Canadian residents.
 
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“Ready For Pumpkins” by Kate Duke Review and Giveaway!!!

Ready For Pumpkins is such an adorable book and so fitting with the season.  Reading it for the first time, I just knew I have to share it with my son’s kindergarten  class.  It is about the class guinea pig named Hercules who watches the first grade class grow plants from seeds and wants to do that too.  During summer vacation when the teacher brings him out to the country with her he gets to do that with a new friend and during that summer he learns so much.  He learns about patience and sometimes having to wait makes things sweeter, he learns about friendship and how hard it can be to say goodbye to old friends and the joy of meeting a whole class of new friends.  All in all he learns that he is a pretty lucky guinea pig.

KATE DUKE has been creating wonderful picture books for more than 25 years. Her best-loved tales often include guinea pigs or mice, like Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One, andGuinea Pig ABC. Ms. Duke lives in New Haven, Connecticut.

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“Best Of Wubbzy” Fans’ Choice DVD Review and Giveaway!!!


The votes are in and the winner is…Wubbzy!

FIRST-EVER ‘BEST OF WUBBZY: FANS’ CHOICE’ DVD HIT SHELVES ON SEPTEMBER 18th!

All-New Release From Anchor Bay Entertainment Features Seven Favorite

‘Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!’ Episodes – Voted On By The Fans Themselves!

Beverly Hills, CA – The fans have spoken!  The votes have been cast and now the winning episodes have been chosen.  By popular demand, a brand-new, first-ever collection of “fan favorite” “Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” episodes is available by Anchor Bay Entertainment on the much-anticipated “Best Of Wubbzy: Fans’ Choice” DVD!  The standout compilation, featuring seven of the most popular episodes as determined by a special “Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” Facebook fan vote,  hit retail stores nationwide on September 18, 2012.

 “Tapping into Wubbzy’s active and devoted social media following allowed us to give fans a chance to tell us which episodes they most wanted on our newest release,” said Erin Carter, Executive Director of Brand Marketing for Anchor Bay Entertainment.  “After more than a month of voting on the ‘Wow! Wow!Wubbzy!’ Facebook page, we’re excited to bring loyal fans their favorite episodes on one very special DVD!”

“Best Of Wubbzy: Fans’ Choice” showcases six engaging episodes: “Follow The Leader,” “The Wubbzy Shuffle,” “Wubbzy The Star,” “Tooth Or Dare,” “Wubbzy’s Makeover” and “Wubbzy Bounces Back” – plus a special bonus seventh episode, “Wubbzy The Hero.”  In these fun-filled adventures, Wubbzy helps baby chirpees who’ve lost their mother, Widget builds a robot to teach a lesson about cheating, Daizy gets a visit from a fill-in Tooth Fairy, the town of Wuzzleburg misunderstands a friendly dinosaur game, and everybody has fun on the first day of spring!  Plenty of singing, dancing and learning is in store for preschoolers and families in this first Wubbzy DVD collection chosen by fans themselves! ‘The Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!’ team has embraced social media since Wubbzy’s launch in 2005 and it is exciting to have our Wubbzy fans guide the episode selection on Anchor Bay’s newest DVD,” said Susan Miller, CEO of Bolder Media, Inc.

“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!,” a hit with young viewers and their families since its 2006 TV premiere on Nickelodeon®, currently airs daily on Nick Jr®.  Wubbzy is a fun, lovable, curious little guy who just likes to play, play, play with his friends in the eye-popping town of Wuzzleburg.  The top-rated series supports preschool social skills – sharing, listening, compromising, helping and appreciating others, self-awareness and the use of humor as a coping skill.

Although their world is more fanciful and imaginative than our own, Wubbzy and his friends deal with the same social and developmental issues faced by preschoolers.  They learn how they fit into a group, how to understand their own feelings and those of others, how to get along with one another and about the value of friendship and community.

My kids were thrilled when we received this DVD for review.   They really like Wubbzy and so this DVD was quickly embraced.  I like that it enforces social skills that are essential to forming friendships, working together in preschool and teaching them to appreciate and help their friends.  Wonderful values and wonderful Wubbzy.

“Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!” is produced by Bolder Media, Inc. in association with Starz Media’s Film Roman Animation Studio.  It is a worldwide hit that is broadcast in 100+ countries.  Susan Miller (co-producer of Ella Enchanted) and Fred Seibert (executive producer of “The FairlyOdd Parents”) are the executive producers of the show created by Emmy Award® winner Bob Boyle (producer of “The FairlyOdd Parents”).

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Anchor Bay Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own “Best of Wubbzy” DVD!!!  Thank youAnchor Bay Entertainment for the review DVD and for sponsoring this super giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Win Even More!!!

There’s even more to “wow” about!  To celebrate the release of the Best of Wubbzy: Fans’ Choice” DVD – and all those wubb-tastic, Wubbzy fans nationwide! – Anchor Bay Entertainment is  hosting a special Wubbzy giveaway on Twitter where fans can win the new DVD and a personalized t-shirt from Ty’s Toy Box (pictured below)!  From Sept 24 – Sept 28, followers can enter to win by tweeting @WWWubbzy and sharing the hash tag #BestofWubbzyDVD, from noon to 4pm ET daily!  One lucky winner will be selected at random each day.  Be sure to spread the word so your readers can get in on all the Wubb-centered fun!  Check out www.facebook.com/WWWubbzy and www.twitter.com/WWWubbzy for more!

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“Bedtime for BOO” by Mickie Matheis Review and Giveaway!!!

 

The air her in the Northeast is getting cooler and crisper and we are now officially in Autumn.  Halloween will be here very soon, it is a fitting time to read some fun books to your child.  I recently received Bedtime for BOO by Mickie Matheis for review.  After a night of haunting, Boo the little ghost is wide awake! But Mama Ghost knows just what to do to help Boo fall asleep. “Listen,” she says, and Boo slowly dozes off to the comforting creaks and squeaks of the house. This lullaby-like picture book has the lyrical beauty of Margaret Wise Brown and is the perfect bedtime read.  This is such a wonderful read and my sons just adored it.  My boys are not scared of monsters or ghosts so they had no problems with this story before bed.  Some kids who have issues with monsters and ghosts may not find this great for before bed.  This book is sure to be well requested many times before and after Halloween in our house.

MICKIE MATHEIS lives in a ghost-free but nonetheless spirited home in northeast Ohio with her husband and three young children. Growing up, the sound that soothed her to sleep at night was the furnace kicking on, which is still one of her favorite house sounds—along with the sleepy chatter of her children at bedtime. Mickie has written numerous licensed titles for young readers. Bedtime for Boo is her first original book.

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The Flex Belt, Ab Belt Toning System Review & Giveaway!!!

The Flex Belt is the first Ab Belt Toning system that you can use to tone, firm and strengthen your abs that is cleared by the FDA!  The Flex Belt is great if you do not have time or are too busy to stop and do a traditional workout session.  The Flex Belt works stimulating nerves that cause your muscles to contract and relax and just using it 30 minutes a day you will benefit from a workout that targets all of your abdominal muscles.

We were recently sent a Flex Belt for review.  My husband was the tester, he is a world champion powerlifter and so I was anxious to hear his opinion. He found the instructions for attaching the pads very straightforward and easy to follow. The pads are covered with plastic covers that you remove when using and replace when finished. The instructions said for him to start his first 2 workouts at a low intensity so he began with a setting of 40 for the first 2 sessions and then raised it to 50.  His next were at 60 and he said he could feel some very noticeable muscle contractions with that.  As he progressed he kept increasing the setting until he was at 110 and he could really feel the muscles contracting pretty intensely.  He feels that anyone can see good results from this belt if they use it consistently.  He will add to this review with his results around the New Year then again in the spring.

He heard some folks say they had problems with the battery, charger, and controller connector which does not seem right unless the connector has been improved.  This connector has little steel wires that are shaped to hold it together and can only be deliberately unplugged.  The product is a very welcome addition to a busy person’s workout.  Or, a very welcome addition to someone whom wants to easily shape their abs while uncovering them.  He really likes the Flex Belt and plans to continue to use it regularly and keep increasing the intensity in addition to his other physical activity and training.  You can like The Flex Belt on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

 

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YummyEarth Organics, Gummy Bears Review & Giveaway!!!

I  was recently sent a family size bag of YummyEarth Gummy Bears. Everything YummyEarth makes is certified organic or all natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and has no chemical colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup, just fabulous award-winning taste.  I know that you must be thinking that all of that sounds great but how does it taste.  You can’t get more honest taste testers than kids so I called in my 3 and 5-year-old to try some gummy bears.  They loved them, my 3-year-old was head over heels in love with the little bears.  Mom and Dad thought they were pretty good as well and felt great about the ingredients.  Next month is Halloween and if chemicals, food coloring, additives and more have you scared, please don’t fear because all you need to do is pick up some YummyEarth Candy.  

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