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December 17, 2013 · 12:26 am

The Green Glass Co., Oversized Glass Tumbler “Re-Bottled” Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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I remember one Christmas my older sister received a kit made for kids, that turned glass bottles into drinking glasses. When I think about what was involved and the potential danger to kids, I can say it would never make toy of the year by today’s standards. I remember you would put the bottle in this device and it would score the bottle and then some how you would crack the scored top off. Next you would smooth and polish the raw edges of the glass with from what I remember required putting it through the flame of a candle. Sounds like fun for kids, right? Either that or a trip to the emergency room.

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You can’t argue that it’s a neat idea to recycle bottles into drinking glasses. Well, The Green Glass Company has done all the work for you, their Oversized Glass Tumbler is made from a reclaimed chardonnay bottle. This glass holds 20 ounces of liquid and is the perfect way to ditch one time use plastic cups and plastic bottles.

If you are still looking for gift ideas the Oversized Glass Tumbler is a perfect choice, especially for the tree huggers on your list. My four-year old noticed that the recycled carton the tumbler comes in makes a great sounding drum, perfect for his rendition of The Little Drummer Boy. You can find the Oversized Glass Tumbler from Green Glass on our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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December 16, 2013 · 12:09 am

Manhattan Toy, Motorworks Customizable Wood Vehicles Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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My boys love monster trucks, cars and trains as most boys do. We recently had a chance to experience Motorworks from Manhattan Toy. Motorworks vehicles are able to be detailed by your child and they can swap wheels and parts from vehicle to vehicle creating new looks for their race cars, monster trucks and cars anytime they want. My boys went to town with the stickers and had so much fun decorating their cars and trucks. After that they were off and playing, stopping for tire rotations and then right back in action.

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Mommy Ramblings thinks Motorworks from Manhattan Toy would be a huge hit for the little guys on your holiday gift list. We are adding Motorworks to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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MOTORWORKS is the only line of customizable wooden toy vehicles, accessories and play sets. The collection includes three different vehicle trim levels: Street Series, Speed Series and Extreme Series. It also offers vehicle accessory kits, custom car decals and play sets. Experience MOTORWORKS today!

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December 14, 2013 · 10:44 pm

Adobe Premiere Elements Review & Giveaway For 2 Winners!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Adobe Premiere Elements empowers your creative vision with video editing that’s so easy, it almost makes the movie for you. Use automated options, special effects, and in-app guidance to turn your video clips into entertaining movies that will wow family and friends. And now, take your Elements videos with you, wherever you go, on your smart phone or tablet. Do the same with your photos and make awesome slide shows, set to great music with your choice of transitions and effects!

I recently had the chance to upgrade from my older version of Adobe Premiere Elements to Premiere Elements 12. The newest version comes with great new features. I have only skimmed the surface and made one short video but I really like the updated version because there is so much more you can do like add new film looks, spotlight your subject with motion tracking and the auto smart tone feature allows the software to get to know your style.

One of the things I like best about Premiere Elements is that anyone from novice to expert can use this software to create great movies, it is so user-friendly. When you have made your move it is easy to share to Facebook, YouTube, Vimeo, and all the other leading online sharing services and social media sites.

The Guided Edits can help you learn and master editing techniques to make your videos pop. Have you ever wished you could create great looking videos but were intimidated because you thought it was way too difficult. Well, now it is like you have your own instructor with you, showing you just how to do things. Learn the ins and outs of editing your videos and soon people will be wishing they could create videos like yours.

Mommy Ramblings thinks Adobe Premiere Elements 12 makes a great gift for anyone that takes videos and wants user friendly software to organize, create and share their one of a kind movies with. We are adding Adobe Premiere Elements 12 to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!! Open to US and Canadian residents.

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December 13, 2013 · 11:04 pm

ZooGue iPad 2/3/4 Case Prodigy Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

If you have an iPad 2/3/4 or are expecting the jolly guy in red to be leaving one under your tree, I have a great case you need to know about. The Case Prodigy from ZooGue is so sleek, versatile and fashionable while allowing you to view your iPad at 6 different angles. With the available angles you will find the right positions for whatever you are doing on your tablet. The cover wakes or puts your iPad to sleep with a simple open or close. Soft microfiber interior cradles you tablet in softness. The magnetic stand is stable and sturdy so you do not have to worry about it accidentally collapsing. Mommy Ramblings thinks this Case Prodigy is the perfect gift for any iPad 2/3/4 owner or so to be owner so we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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The Case Prodigy is an insanely convenient design that makes using the iPad a breeze. With its patent pending magnetic kickstand, it is adjustable to 6 secure angles, from a low typing angle to a high movie angle and anything in between.

There are thousands of cases out there, and they all have the same problem, only a few angles and those angles are not stable at all. Our Case Prodigy delivers double the angles as a common case and unmatched stability.

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– Microfiber Interior

– 6 Angle Lock Positions

– Sleep/Wake Function

– Secure Magnetic Closure & Cover

– Access to All Cameras, Ports & Buttons

– Magnetic Kickstand

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2nd,3rd & 4th Gen iPad

Measures 9 7/8″ x 7 3/4″ x 3/4″ Weight Now Under 16 oz

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· 2:18 am

Hexbug Nano Infinity Loop V2 Habitat Set Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

My little guys love the HEXBUG Nano bugs. The new breed of gravity defying Nano V2 bugs can climb everywhere in the new Nano V2 habitat sets. The Nano V2 Infinity Loop Habitat has a double loop open play area and comes with one Nano V2 bug. This set is the perfect gift for any seasoned HEXBUG collector or a great introduction for anyone to the HEXBUG world. Watch with awe as these jittery creatures climb up, down, around corners and through the loops and tubes. The habitat is expandable so it can expand as your child’s collection expands.

The HEXBUG® Nano V2 is an evolved Nano, sporting a new look, with three rubber spikes on its back. The tiny micro robotic creature uses the physics of vibration to scurry up through multiple levels of tubes, as high as your V2 set will take it, to explore its environment. The quick little critter can crawl through tubes on its feet or on its back, and can pass another bug in a single tube to avoid a traffic jam! The Nano V2 will even flip to its feet when landing on its back on an open flat surface. Nano V2 Assortment Infinity Loop

Mommy Ramblings is adding the HEXBUG Nano Infinity Loop V2 Habitat Set to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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December 10, 2013 · 11:24 pm

ZAZOO Photo Multi-Media Clock Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Did you ever wish that your younger kids, who can’t tell time, knew when it was acceptable to officially get up for the day? If you have, you will love the ZAZOO photo clock. The ZAZOO Clock is easy to program and you can use the preloaded media or add your own photos, videos and music. It’s so easy to customize your clock. You can set a specific day and night picture to help your child understand if it’s too early to get up for the day or when it’s time to go to bed. The clock is user-friendly and even displayed the right time and date right out of the box. You can easily add media via an SD Card, USB or Flash drive. You can even download night and day photos with your child’s name on them to make it very personal.

Listen to music and audio books on your ZAZOO Photo Clock through the speakers or use the headphone jack. Using the included USB you can download to the memory of the photo clock or use the SD or flash card slots to listen to your favorite tunes, listen to an audio book or watch a video. Volume can be adjusted by using the included remote control or the touch panel on the back of the photo clock. Accessories included are: remote control, A/C Adapter and USB cord.

You can customize the alarm to wake with photos, sounds or songs from the installed media or your own. The ZAZOO is also a wonderful digital frame you can upload your child’s favorite photos to. This clock can grow from toddler on up with all of the great features.

Mommy Ramblings is adding he ZAZOO Photo Clock to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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· 12:55 am

Patch Products, Flash & Furious, Frantically Fast, Fantastically Fun Game Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Are you ready for a great, fast paced, party or team game? If so, let me tell you about Patch Products: Flash & Furious Game. This game can be played with 2 or more players and you can play on teams with more than 4 players. You need a referee to read the questions and keep track of the lights and answers. You can play with two without a referee but you will definitely want a referee with more than 2 players to keep track of things in this fast paced game.

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First after choosing the referee, the players or teams choose a color. Then the referee reads one of the questions and taps the top of the game system to begin. The light will flash a specific color and if it’s your color, you must answer the question quickly. It can pick the same color several times, so you need to have your answers ready quick! The players or teams keep going until one player repeats an answer or is stumped and then they press their color button to stop that round. The losing player or team gets the card and that’s not a good thing because the player or team with the most cards loses! This is a fun game to play at a party with teams!

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If you are looking for a good family game, Flash & Furious is an excellent choice. Mommy Ramblings has added Flash& Furious to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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December 9, 2013 · 12:24 pm

Lugz, Women’s Dahlia Zip Suede Moc Toe Fringe Slipper Boot Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Most of the country has been experiencing a sudden shift in temperature and the first snows of the upcoming Winter. For those of us in cold climates, it’s so important to stay warm and comfortable. I recently received the Lugz, Women’s Dahlia Zip Moc Toe Fringe Slipper Boot, and I am in love! These cute suede boots are so comfortable and warm. I wear them all day and the sole lets me run out to get the kids on or off the bus or other similar errands with ease. The zipper in the back makes getting them on and off a breeze and allows a great fit! The cotton drill lining is warm and cozy and will keep your tootsies toasty even when stepping out for some more wood for the fire! Boot is available in Chestnut or Black in sizes 5-11 and retails for $74.99. Right now there is a great Holiday Blowout Sale going on at Lugz.com : Buy One Get One 50% Off Plus Free Shipping with code: BOGO13!!!

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Mommy Ramblings thinks the Lugz Dahlia Moc Suede Slipper Boot makes a great gift this holiday season. You can find the Women’s Dahlia Zip Back Boot on our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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· 11:12 am

Artsi, Plusheez Pals Bella Craft Kit Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

When I was growing up, latch hook rug and wall hanging kits were very popular. It was an easy craft that literally anyone could do, but it took a long time to finish and was very tedious. If you are looking for a fun, easy, craft idea for kids that will not require them to invest weeks or months to complete, you should check out the Artsi Plusheez kits. We recently received an owl named Bella to review.

The Plusheez Pals Bella craft is so easy my four-year old could do it. My little guys both were into this craft and as my four-year old put it, “It’s like you are giving the owl a shot!” They were nearly finished when they took a break to play outside but they were able to complete it very easily and it’s so cute. They got all excited to be able to make an adorable pillow to give to their cousin.

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Mommy Ramblings thinks the Plusheez Pals Bella Craft Kit makes a fun and creative gift so you will find it on our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide!!!

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December 8, 2013 · 7:16 pm

Newbridge Silverware, Silverplated Jewelry Review and Giveaway For Greta Garbo Watch!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

Have you heard of Newbridge Silverware? If you haven’t, you are in for a treat because I am going to share their jewelry with you. Newbridge Silverware Jewelry is renowned for Style and Quality and encompasses an extensive range of collections including their signature Silverplated Collection. Each collection includes pendants, earrings, necklaces, bangle, brooches and watches perfect for any gift occasion. I recently had a chance to review some of their jewelry.

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The first piece was a Celtic Swirl Bangle Cuff Bracelet. Inspired by the most notable of Irish symbols, the Celtic Swirl, this Celtic collection of jewelry is a true Irish heirloom. Designed and crafted in Ireland, it is guaranteed to become a real keepsake, to be treasured and enjoyed. This is a gorgeous substantial bracelet with a great presentation right in the box! This silver plated bangle has a protective anti-tarnish layer. It makes a beautiful gift this holiday season!!!

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The next piece I received for review was The Waterlily Pendant. The waterlily is one of the world’s most loved plants. The Waterlily Collection of jewelry endeavors to capture the pure essence and beauty of this stunning and elegant plant. Exuding femininity and grace, this pendant will be adored and treasured. Made in Ireland, fashioned by centuries old craft techniques, for generations to enjoy. This pendant is gorgeous and comes on a nice long adjustable chain. The pendant is also silver plated and treated with the easy care anti-tarnish layer. Another great gift choice or for yourself.

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There are so many beautiful items available at Newbridge Silverware that Mommy Ramblings is adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide.

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Newbridge Silverware Greta Garbo Watch:

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Epitomising the glamour and beauty of the Art Deco period, this stunning watch is part of the exquisite Greta Garbo collection. The essence of style and sophistication; the Newbridge Silverware collection of Greta Garbo jewelry is a magnificent and opulent range. Romance and glamour from a bygone era are brought back to life in this collection and bring a touch of allure and elegance to any stylish ensemble. Greta Garbo, a true icon of the age. Endorsed by the Garbo Estate and the Great Nephew of Greta Garbo.