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September 19, 2012 · 8:29 pm

Avishi Organics, Intensive Repair Oil Review and Giveaway!!!

I was recently sent a bottle of Avishi Organics, Intensive Repair Oil to review. This oil is specially formulated to reduce stretch marks and scars.  It’s free from chemicals, fragrances, colors, parabens, sulfates and other toxic ingredients, and is safe for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Using it can relieve the itchy skin you get during pregnancy, and helps prevent new stretch marks. It’s powerful blend of pure botanical extracts and oils helps repair and smooth your skin, encouraging skin elasticity.


The directions on the bottle say to use it twice a day for a minimum of 2 months in order to see results, I haven’t used it for quite 2 months, and haven’t been very religious about it, so I have not noticed a huge difference in my stretch marks. But I must say, it is a really high quality oil! It smoothes onto the skin nicely, and leaves my skin feeling silky soft and hydrated, not greasy. It works very well as a massage oil, you don’t need to shower afterwards like you do with some. Avishi Organics Intensive Repair Oil has a pleasant, calming scent, I think the strongest scent I notice is rosemary.

Avishi Organics is graciously sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win a bottle of Avishi Organic Repair Oil! Thank you Avishi Organics for this amazing review oil and for sponsoring this great giveaway!!  Giveaway open to US residents.

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September 17, 2012 · 11:27 am

Pop-Up Children’s Books by Matthew Reinhart Review & Giveaway!!!

Books let our children experience magical places, mystical animals and learn about creatures that are extinct.  Matthew Reinhart’s books go even further in making that experience more real with captivating pop-ups that add  3 dimensional fun to reading.  Rumble! Roar! Dinosaurs! and A Princess Like Me are delighting boys and girls with detailed pop-ups on every page.  Rumble! Roar! Dinosaurs! brings kids back to a land before time and highlights these beasts with pop-ups to make them almost come to life on the pages.  A Princess Like Me takes little girls through the day of a princess and all her princess ways, open the jewelry box to get her crown, then walk to the stables and open the door to feed her unicorn and end the day with a royal tea party back at the castle.

Rumble! Roar! Dinosaurs! features bright cut-paper collage artwork, just right for the young set. Pop-ups of a Stegosaurus, an Apatosaurus and her baby, a Deinonychus, a Pteranodon, a Triceratops, and the grand finale of a T-Rex and an Ankylosaur in a fight to the finish are brought to life with pop-ups, pull-tabs, lift-the flaps, and more. The inside front and back covers will feature a bookplate, a pronunciation guide with art, and a coloring activity for added value.

A Princess Like Me features bright cut-paper collage artwork, just right for the young set. The book takes a young princess through her day—from waking up in her big pillowy bed, to dressing up in pretty dresses (not to mention her special tiaras), playing with her pet unicorn, and getting ready for a tea party with her other princess friends. All is brought to life with pop-ups, pull-tabs, lift-the-flaps, and more. The inside front and back covers will feature a bookplate and a coloring activity for added value.

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Mommy Rambling’s readers can enter below in a rafflecopter drawing for each book.  Thank you Random House for the review books and for sponsoring this exciting giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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September 15, 2012 · 9:49 pm

TeenyMates Collectible Quarterbacks Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

TeenyMates

I suppose every generation has its fad collectibles, how many can you remember from years past?  Beanie Babies, Pokemon Cards, Webkinz, were highly sought after and maybe you remember garbage pail kids, or even further back Wacky Packages which were all collectible and sent kids and parents scurrying around looking for that “rare” something, needed to complete the collection.  Sports trading cards have stood the test of time with generation after generation and along the lines of sport themed collectibles; are TeenyMates.  TeenyMates are sold in blind foil packs and contain 2 quarterbacks and 2 puzzle pieces.  Since they are blind packs you have no idea which teams are inside.  These tiny 1 inch quarterbacks are small in size but big on fun.  Kids will have fun collecting all 35, even though it might drive mom and dad nuts if they are looking for an elusive quarterback.

 

About TeenyMates

Now you can hold the NFL in the palm of your hand!

Just one inch tall, TeenyMates have burst onto the scene as the official pocket-size players for all your favorite NFL teams. But don’t let their size fool you. TeenyMates are BIG FUN for kids, collectors and sports fans of all ages. Trade and play and collect ‘em all! Now available from Party Animal Toys. PLUS – Keep a lookout for more leagues coming soon.

NFL TEENYMATES FAST FACTS:

  • 1″ tall, officially licensed NFL figures for kids and collectors alike, ages 4 and up.
  • Entering the immensely popular mini-collectible market as the only official NFL figures available.
  • Amazing detail for such tiny figures.  Great for play, and fun to collect and trade!
  • Each foil bag pack comes with 2 random quarterbacks and 2 puzzle pieces, adding mystery and excitement to each purchase!
  • Collect all 32 NFL quarterbacks and all 35 double-sided puzzle pieces.
  • Plus: 3 hard-to-find rare figures – a Throwback QB, a Metallic Gold QB, and a Glow-in-the Dark QB!
  • Double-sided puzzle allows you to build either a collector mini-poster featuring all 32 QBs, or a football field display set.
  • Now available at Target, team shops, and sporting goods, gift and toy stores across the nation!

TeenyMates is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  3 lucky winners will each win 3 packs of TeenyMates.   Thank you TeenyMates for the review packs and puzzle and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Now off to find the Dallas Cowboys Teenymate.  Open to US residents.

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September 14, 2012 · 11:38 pm

Chicken Soup for the Soul, “Boost Your Brain Power!” Review & Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

Who does not want to keep their brain sharp at any age?  Dr. Marie Pasinski, a Harvard Medical School graduate and staff neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital helps to boost your brain power with revealing personal stories, clear medical advice and tips.  I received this Boost Your Brain Power!  for review from Chicken Soup for the Soul publishing and was very intrigued.  Boosting your brain power can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and enhance mental abilities at any age!  This book will show you how to improve your memory, stimulate your brain through new activities , trigger creative thinking,  use meditation and mindfulness to unlock the true power of your brain and much more.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  3 Lucky blog readers will win their own copy of Boost Your Brain Power! Thank you Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing for the review copy and for sponsoring this invigorating giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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September 13, 2012 · 11:06 pm

20th Century Fox, “October Baby” Blu-ray & Novel Giveaway!!!

 

I am happy to be working with 20th Century Fox in bringing you this great giveaway of this touching coming-of-age film; October Baby on Blu-ray and the novel that is based on the film.

Synopsis:

“You saw me before I was born.” Psalm 139:16 (NLT)

As the curtain rises, Hannah hesitantly steps onto the stage for her theatrical debut in college. Yet before she can utter her first lines, Hannah—unscripted—collapses in front of the stunned audience.

After countless medical tests, all signs point to one underlying factor: Hannah’s difficult birth. This revelation is nothing compared to what she then learns from her parents: she was actually adopted … after a failed abortion attempt.

Bewildered, angered, and confused, Hannah turns for support to Jason, her oldest friend. Encouraged by his adventurous spirit, Hannah joins his group of friends on a Spring Break road trip, embarking on a journey to discover her hidden past … and find hope for her unknown future.
In the midst of her incredible journey, Hannah finds that life can be so much more than what you have planned.

Check out these great Bonus Features on OCTOBER BABY.

  • Commentary from the Erwin Brothers and the OCTOBER BABY Family
  • October Bloopers
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Every Life Is Beautiful Videos
  • Heartwarming Stories (featuring Gianna Jessen, Shari Rigby, and Rachel Hendrix)
  • Q&A with Rachel and Jason
  • The Afters “Life Is Beautiful” Music Video
  • And More!
There is a great study guide for the book, you can see below that will spark great conversation and dialogue.  For more resources and information visit the October Baby website by clicking HERE.

 

In October Baby, childhood friends Hannah and Jacob survive insurmountable odds and finally realize their love for each other. Take a look at these other unforgettable stories of young love in film!

Sixteen Candles

Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) struggles to get through her 16th birthday, which her entire family forgets because her older sister is getting married the next day. She is also plagued by her ongoing infatuation with the very popular and very attractive senior, Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling). So who would have guessed that among all the commotion of the wedding and a school dance scandal, Jake would turn out to be Sam’s knight in shining armor?

Lucas

Lucas Bly (Corey Haim) is an extremely intelligent, loveable-but-nerdy 14-year-old who befriends Maggie (Kerri Green), a pretty older girl who’s just moved to town. After encountering Lucas on one of his entomological quests, Maggie befriends him, spending time with him during the remainder of the summer. And though she would never return the deep love he feels for her, they forge a meaningful friendship that is far more important.

A Walk to Remember

When a prank on fellow high-school student goes wrong, popular but rebellious Landon Carter (Shane West) is threatened with expulsion. His punishment is a mandatory participation on after-school activities, where he is forced to interact with quiet, kind and bookish Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore), a girl he has known for many years but to whom he has rarely ever spoken. Their differing backgrounds leave them worlds apart, but sometimes, love doesn’t care about social stature.

Say Anything

Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack), an average student and aspiring kickboxer, attempts a relationship with lovely valedictorian Diane Court (Ione Skye) immediately after their high school graduation. Supremely intelligent, yet socially inexperienced, Diane is intrigued by Lloyd’s endearing manner and willingness to take a chance. All it took was one night out to know they would fall in love and be together forever.

 Clueless

Cher has it all; She is the queen of her high school, with an optimistic nature and fabulous wardrobe to boot. But when her socially conscious ex-stepbrother visits during a break from college, her perfect world is thrown into a frenzy How can she fix him up with one of her BFFs when she suddenly realizes that she loves him? Thankfully, in the end, the stars align in their favor.

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 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment will send one lucky Mommy Rambling’s blog reader October Baby on Blu-ray and the October Baby novel.  Thank you 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment for the review copy and for sponsoring this very special giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  Open to US and Canadian residents.
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· 12:31 am

A Mary Blair Treasury of Golden Books Review & Giveaway!!!

If you are a loyal Mommy Rambling’s reader you probably know how big books are in our house.  I was thrilled to receive the Mary Blair Treasury of Golden Books for review recently.   Fans of illustrator Mary Blair will cherish this never-before-published treasury of her Golden Books, which includes material that hasn’t been in print in decades. I Can Fly is here in its unabridged glory, as are Baby’s House, The Up and Down Book, and The Golden Book of Little Verses. Many of the finest pages from The New Golden Song Book are included, to round out this gorgeous collection. All of the original artwork has been digitally reproduced, and has never looked more breathtaking!  Academy Award-winning animator John Canemaker—author of The Art and Flair of Mary Blair—wrote the foreword for this highly anticipated book honoring one of the most beloved illustrators of our time.

 

This is such a special book and the illustrations are just gorgeous.  I love Golden Books and so do my kids and these treasurys are so wonderful because you have all of them in one place and it is such a collectible book to have.  This makes a great book for bedtime and you can read one or two every night.  This treasury is great when you are traveling because you can pack one book with lots of stories for little ones.

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win A Mary Blair Treasury of Golden Books.  Thank you Random House for the review book and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
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September 11, 2012 · 10:42 pm

Sukey Molloy’s, “I Am Sleepy!” Lullaby CD Review & Giveaway!!!

Cozy music, stories and poetry for bedtime …

SUKEY MOLLOY’S

I AM SLEEPY!

FOURTH IN AWARD-WINNING SERIES
OF CHILDREN’S ALBUMS
TO BE RELEASED IN OCTOBER

“You’ll feel nothing but happy listening to Sukey Molloy’s latest CD … each song is tender and lovingly crafted … Sukey is undeniably today’s Mr. Rogers.” – Celebrity Parents Magazine

With NAPPA, Children’s Music Web, Preferred Choice, Creative Child, and Mom’s Choice Awards proudly in hand, independent children’s musician Sukey Molloy brings her focus to family bedtime listening with the October 16 release of her fourth CD, I Am Sleepy! with Sukey Molloy (PlayMove&Sing, Inc., $12.99, run time 43 minutes, for all ages).

Featuring songs, stories, lullabies, and poetry created just for drifting off to sleep, the album is imbued with the magic of the gentle, personal style that has become Sukey Molloy’s calling card. A companion to Sukey Molloy’s 2012 album, I Am Happy! with Sukey Molloy, I Am Sleepy! draws children of all ages – and even adults – into a safe and trusting relationship as they settle into slumber.  Sukey Molloy explains, “I wanted to give parents a recording that they could use to help create a peaceful, soothing, beautiful atmosphere that would nourish a sense of comfort and joy for a wide age range – toddler, preschooler, or a mother with a newborn infant.” I Am Sleepy! blends traditional (and not often heard) lullabies, original songs that Sukey composed especially for nighttime listening, and stories and poetry she created with the intention of bringing a sense of both security and mystery at bedtime.  The album weaves its way through a calming, quiet, yet always engaging and sometimes playful nighttime “under the stars” tapestry imbued with the sounds of crickets, owls, and lambs. Sukey’s gentle storytelling and vocals are complemented by the contributions of her classically trained musician friends on harp, recorder, violin, dulcimer, guitar, bass, and piano

While Sukey Molloy’s lyrics and melodies express a sweet, childlike nuance, she doesn’t compromise when it comes to musical integrity and production values. Joining Sukey as co-producer of I Am Sleepy! isGrammy-winner Larry Alexander, who has served in this capacity for all four of Sukey’s CDs.  Larry brings to this new release his work with some of the biggest stars in the music business, including Diana Ross (six albums), Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, Bon Jovi, and David Bowie, to name but a few.

I Am Sleepy! opens with the crystal clear vocal tones of Sukey Molloy, a cappella, singing elegantly simple melodic lines with lyrics that are crafted to instill a natural understanding of poetry, music, and rhythm in the child.  Track two, “Hush My Little One,” begins with the delicate instrumental sounds of guitar, dulcimer, and bass and lyrics reminding parents that every moment with their little ones is precious.  The next song, “Evening’s Coming,” helps children think of the darkness as their gentle friend.  A pleasant contrast is achieved with the recitation of “Quiet Night Poem,” which is set against a nocturnal background of crickets and owls.  The beautiful sound of solo violin becomes a significant musical voice in “Night is Falling.” To listen to the simple, yet meaningful, organization of the poetry and music in I Am Sleepy! gives children and adults alike a sense of security.  Like Robert Schuman and Claude Debussy who created significant musical portraits of the nursery, Sukey Molloy brings a sense of highly artistic aesthetics based on an elegant balance of contrast and unity into the lives of children and parents.

Sukey Molloy’s award-winning body of work includes the CDs Circle Songs! with Sukey Molloy (2005; Children’s Music Web Award, Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award), I Like to Sing! with Sukey Molloy (2007; NAPPA Honors Award), and I Am Happy! with Sukey Molloy (2012; Creative Child CD of the Year Award, Mom’s Choice Gold Award, Preferred Choice Award), and two Sukey’s Circle! DVDs (2009 and 2010; NAPPA Honors Award, Mom’s Choice Gold Award, Preferred Choice Award, NAPPA Rising Star Commendation).  I Am Sleepy! with Sukey Molloy will be available online at www.sukeymolloy.com, amazon.com, and cdbaby.com.

I AM SLEEPY! TRACK LIST:
The Moon Shines Down
Hush My Little One
Evening’s Coming
Quiet Night Poem
Twilight Song
The Story of Twinkle Little Star
Night is Falling
Early in the Evening
Sleep So Gently
Shadows Dance Upon My Wall
Scottish Folk Song
The Story of Little Lamb
Little Lamb’s Song
Wind Through My Window
Sleep Now and Rest
Russian Lullaby
All the World is Sleeping

Check out Sukey Molloy’s website HERE to browse or preorder the CD.

We received the I Am Sleepy! CD for review and it is perfect for settling down little ones after a busy day.  Put it on for you little ones when you want to transition them into quiet play in preparation for bedtime.  The soothing music will have them relaxed and ready for slumber and even have a relaxing and calming effect on parents.  If you are looking for some great quiet time or bedtime music, check out I Am Sleepy! which is available for preorder now.

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September 10, 2012 · 12:06 am

Random House, Day by Day by Susan Gal Review & Giveaway!!!

Susan Gal offers a heartwarming tale of old-fashioned goodness. The industrious pigs of Day by Day build a home, plant a garden, help their neighbors, and then gather in a harvest grown with hard work and kindness.

The language is sweet and simple: Day by day, the seasons turn. Shoulder to shoulder, pigs gather the harvest. Hand in hand, pigs give thanks, then cheek to cheek, they dance. The artwork is bright and full of the merry antics of a  happy family and a tight-knit community.  And these pigs are flat out adorable!
This delightful story celebrates family and community, caring and sharing.

We received this book for review from Random House and it is really a very heartwarming books that shows these jolly pigs as they motor to a new area and build a life there.  Watch as the pigs build their new homes, plant gardens, all join in on the big harvest and celebrate and give thanksgiving.  It has lovely illustrations and is a short book that is long on the value of family and friends.

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September 8, 2012 · 10:56 pm

Metamophic Toys, Everythingland Mailbox & Eco-Art U-Stick’ems Kit Review and Giveaway!!!


I had the opportunity to review some very creative toys from Metamorphic Toys.  I received the Everythingland Mailbox & Eco-Art U-Stick’ems Kit to review.  The Eco-Art U-Stick’ems are stickers that kids color and decorate and then make a non-toxic glue for.  The mailbox is easily assembled and can be painted, colored, or use the Stick’ems to decorate.  The possibilities for decorating and finishing your mailbox are endless.  Use it at a birthday party for a craft activity or a rainy day project for the kids, decorate it with your kids to hold your christmas cards, or make your child their own personal mailbox they can put outside the door to their room.  Whatever, your kids are sure to have a great time with both of these creative and fun toys.

Waiting on the mailman.

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Eco-Art U-Stick’ems.  Thank you Metamorphic Toys for the review products and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US and Canadian residents.

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September 7, 2012 · 9:43 pm

Toe Juice Review and Combo Pack Giveaway!!!

In 1970, Royce Garner, a high school science teacher in Boise, Idaho, produced his first batch of Toe Juice®. His endeavor began when his infant son had flaking, dry, cracked feet. The many lotions and creams were ineffective and messy. So Royce did some research, went to his lab, and came out with a revolutionary new product. Not only did it fix and prevent further complications with his son’s feet, but over the years many friends, family, and acquaintances have benefited from the strength of Royce’s Toe Juice®. Those who benefited from the fast drying liquid, often encouraged Royce to take it public.

DermaVine® is a blend of plant-based extracts that enhance the skin’s natural repairing ability. It contains willow bark, lemon peel, and Cinnamonum extracts.

Toe Juice® w/ DermaVine® is very safe…safe for newborns, the elderly, pregnant and nursing women, diabetics, all ethnicities (does not bleach or lighten skin tone), cancer survivors, chemo-patients…safe for the skin, head to toe!

 

Best New Product Award Winner

When a great new product that stands out from the rest hits the market Drugstore News and ECRM will choose it to receive the Best New Product award. We are proud to announce Toe Juice® won this award.
I was sent a combo pack of a  4.6 oz and a 1 oz bottle of Toe Juice.  Toe Juice contains alcohol and has the smell of an astringent.  It can be used to refresh and treat dry cracked skin, athlete’s feet, warts, circulatory irritations, eczema, irritating rashes, ringworm, psoriasis, and jock itch.  It has a funny name but from what I have seen and read many people have found big relief in the funny sounding remedy.
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