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August 19, 2016 · 4:27 pm

Meet The Bottersnikes & Gumbles Today on Netflix #Bottersnikes

Do you have Netflix? We do and we love it. I don’t watch TV or even cable much, but Netflix is something I check out when I have time and I can always find a great documentary or original series or movie to watch. Netflix is the world’s largest internet TV service and it is not hard to understand why.

I want to share some great news! Netflix released their newest kid’s series, Bottersnikes & Gumbles Today!

This series is based on the beloved children’s books by S.A. Wakefield that were published in Australia and the UK between 1967 and 1989.

The setting for this series is a fantasy kingdom of rusting junk and abandoned things AKA junkyard. Bottersnikes & Gumbles is geared to boys and girls ages 6-9 and having 2 boys in that range, I can tell you they loved the advance premier we watched together.

The animated graphics are amazing and the characters are awesome! Tink, Willi Bounce, Happi, Merry, Float, Jolli and Toot are the Gumbles.

The Gumbles live on Junk Highway in a Gumble Tree with an old school bus on it.

As you might assume from their names, they are fun-loving creatures but they are also quite adventurous. Their bodies have the ability to be stretched or squashed just about any way they want to. The way they move around is called “gumbling” and their favorite snacks are grubs which you might expect are plentiful living on Junk Highway.

While all this sounds delightful in a Gumble sort of way the Bottersnikes are not. The Bottersnikes live in Snike Hill and are ruled by the most awful Bottersnike, King Bottersnike.

They are not fun-loving like the Gumbles, they are mean spirited and more than that, they are stinky, lazy, selfish and mostly evil creatures. They don’t look nice either, they have hard, scaly skin, sharp teeth, claws and ears that glow red-hot when angry, which is almost all of the time!

They enjoy a diet of rusty nails but their favorite treat is mattress stuffing. One thing they really don’t like is water, if they get wet they shrink! You can check out more on their website and follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This series is very entertaining, I hope you check it out with your kids and let me know what you think in the comments.

This review was made possible by iConnect and Bottlesnikes & Gumbles. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.”

Saving Money For Back to School with Luvs & Ibotta- #SharetheLuv

“This review was made possible by iConnect and Luvs. I was provided compensation to facilitate this post, but all opinions stated are 100% mine.”

Back-To-School shopping for kids is expensive and the more kids you have, the more expensive it can be. New shoes, new clothes, new backpacks and let’s not forget the mile long list of school supplies they need. So with all the spending for back to school, I want to let you know how you can save a little green and make you and your wallet a little happier.

First off, Luvs, the official diaper of experienced moms has a $2 print-at-home coupon off any one diaper pack. This coupon is able to be used at any retailer where Luvs diapers are sold. So turn those printers on and print that coupon!

When you use Luvs diapers you are already saving because they cost less than the premium brands. Don’t let the lower cost make you think you are sacrificing quality. Luvs are softer and more absorbent than ever, with large stretch tabs for easy fastening, ultra-leakge protection and a money-back guarantee! Luvs Ultra Leakguards with NightLock Plus™ provide the high-quality feature babies and parents need for less cost than the premium brands.

Luvs and Ibotta (a cash back app) are partnering to bring you a limited-time $5 rebate on any boxed variety of Luvs diapers (54 ct box or larger). All you have to do is download the Ibotta app.

How To Save with Ibotta app:

Download the free Ibotta app for iOS or Android
Create Your Free Account
Search For “Luvs” to unlock the exclusive $5 rebate
Go shopping for your qualifying Luvs boxed diapers at any participating store
Verify your purchases by scanning the bar code on the product or submitting a photo of your receipt
Smile, your $5 cash back rebate will be deposited into your Ibotta account within 48 hours

Do you have any special ways you put a little money back in your wallet to help with Back-To-School expenses? Share them in the comments and spread the savings.

#PampersDreams Instagram Contest & #Giveaway

We all have dreams for our children as parents. In the beginning, adjusting to a newborn, your biggest dream for you child will probably be that they sleep through the night! Sleeping through the night is much easier for babies who have comfortable diapers that offer overnight protection.

Waking up to a baby crying because their diaper leaked and everything is soaking wet is not pleasant for baby or parent. With Pampers diapers you can rest assured knowing your little one has overnight protection that will help them sleep soundly so they can achieve their dreams. It goes without saying that when baby is sleeping soundly, mommy and daddy usually are too!

Pampers recently teamed up with swimmer Dana Vollmer for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. This is Dana’s first Olympic Games since she had her son Arlen.

Dana was committed to getting back into swimming after becoming a mom. She wanted Arlen to grow up recognizing the importance of hard work and be an inspiration to him right from the start. Dana hopes to ignite her son’s own passion for success by having him witness his mom achieving her dreams as a competitive swimmer.

Win a $400 AMEX Gift Card!

Pampers is having a #PampersDreams Instagram Contest from June 20th – June 30th. The winner will received a $400 AMEX gift card!

Rules:

1. Post a picture of your little one sleeping and caption it with a big dream that either they have or that you have for them using #PampersDreams
2. Follow Pampers on Instagram

You can stay in the loop with Pampers on Facebook and Twitter too!

Enter Our Giveaway To Win A #PampersDreams Prize Package!

Mommy Ramblings is having a giveaway for a #PampersDreams Prize Package which includes:

$50 Babies R Us Gift Card
Pampers Diapers

Giveaway Rules:

To enter just use the Rafflecopter widget below. Winner will need to provide a physical address (no PO Boxes) and telephone number for shipping purposes. Entrants are only eligible to win one #PampersDreams prize package from participating bloggers. Winner will be able to choose diaper size. Open to US residents, 18 yrs and older. Good Luck!!!

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June 20, 2016 · 12:37 pm

Restoring Gut Health With #NuCulture

Let’s talk about health, after all, what is more important than good? Did you know that bacteria can hold the key to good health? You may think of bacteria as bad, germy or something to clean out of our body but there are good bacteria that help us. Probiotics are good bacteria and they are normally found in our gastrointestinal tract. They work to overpower the bad bacteria in our intestines and reduce infection and other disease. They also keep our immune system functioning at its best and help reduce inflammation. Probiotics help our intestinal lining to function at its optimal level to enhance our health and protect us from the effects of harmful bacteria.

When our balance of good and bad bacteria in our intestinal track gets out of wack all kinds of unpleasant conditions and symptoms can arise. Inflammatory bowel syndrome, cancer, heart disease and metabolic syndrome are just some of the diseases associated with intestinal imbalance. You might be surprised to know that there may also be a link to asthma, obesity and even certain allergic conditions.

More than 100 million Americans are suffering from digestive issues. Several factors can affect the balance of good and bad bacteria in our gut. Overuse of antibiotics, eating processed foods, lack of sleep, aging, stress and even environmental factors like pollution can have negative effects and be detrimental to the good bacteria our bodies need. The good news is that we can help to restore balance with probiotics. When we have a healthy balance we can see big changes in our overall health. A balanced gut can help with issues like lactose intolerance, gas, bloating, constipation, bad breath, body odor, colitis, IBS and more!

So you might think it’s as simple as going to the store and grabbing a bottle of probiotics off the shelf but it’s not that simple. Not all probiotics are the same! Most probiotics available use strains that are not clinically studied, not patented, not stable, not formulated in doses that are clinically proven to be effective, and not even delivered alive. Most probiotics are nothing but a bottle of hype.

AlternaScript wanted to change this, so, they teamed up with 3 of the industry’s powerhouses and developed NuCulture. NuCulture has 5 clinically studied live probiotic strains for digestive and gut health in 1 capsule. NuCulture contains 15 Billion CFU high-potency probiotics and helps promote good bacteria with PreforPro® Prebiotic.

15 Billion CFU High-Potency Probiotics:

DE111® Bacillus subtilis
Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07™
Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®
Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04™
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37™

Benefits:

Better Health
Reduce bloating
Support digestion

I have been a big proponent of taking probiotics for several years now. I understand that not all probiotics are created equal. Taking probiotics have helped me feel better and look better. I was excited to try NuCulture and I can say they are a great choice when choosing a US manufactured probiotic that is clinically studied and formulated with live probiotic strains. Some issues I experienced before using probiotics were bloating and digestive issues after eating. NuCulture is effective in keeping these issues at bay. There is also a reduction in my cravings for sugar. If you would like to try NuCulture for yourself, there is a free 7 day trial including free shipping. To get your free trial click HERE! You can also stay in the loop with AlternaScript on Facebook.

Let me know if you try NuCulture and what you think in the comments.