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Moxie Jean-Save Time, Money & The Planet-Resale Reimagined

This post is sponsored by Moxie Jean and may contain affiliate links, as always, my words and views are 100% my own.

 

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Babies and kids grow so fast, they hardly have time to wear most of their expensive and adorable outfits more than a few times.  Many times brand new outfits are outgrown before they are even worn.  I know most people buy gifts for a new baby in small sizes, so parents have so many outfits and such a short amount of time before they are outgrown.  No matter how hard I tried there were always brand new outfits never worn and a baby that no longer fit in that size.  Now there is a solution for all of this and more!

Moxie Jean is an online “upscale resale” store  started by 2 moms, Sharon Schneider and Sandra Pinter, who are also sisters.  Moxie Jean only sells new or “like new” clothing.  You will find  phenomenal name brands and styles at a fraction of what they cost new. Everything comes with their 100% satisfaction guarantee. Sizes for kids range from newborn to size 14.  You can get an additional 20% off your order when you sign up for their inventory alerts with your email.  The site is so easy to navigate, you choose girl or boy and size and then you can choose from several filters to narrow down their expansive selection. Every Monday and Thursday they get new inventory and you can shop new markdowns and clearance too for even greater savings.  I was very impressed and have ordered 2 times from them so far and believe me will again many times over.

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They have clothing, shoes and accessories and have recently added maternity clothing to their inventory.  Check them out, but hurry if you like something, at these prices things go fast!  Don’t hesitate if you see something you love for your child or yourself.

When your child has outgrown his or her clothing you can request a Moxie Jean Mailer Bag and send them back as well as add any other gently used or new clothing and they will be put on the site for sale.  When they sell you will receive a percentage of the purchase price.  Unsold clothing is donated to charity. Shopping at Moxie Jean is a way to save time, money and the planet without sacrificing style.  Moxie Jean is resale reimagined.

I hope you will check them out and let me know what you think.  Would love to hear about your great finds too so just drop a note in the comments.  Happy shopping!

 

Adorable clothes at 75% off retail every day

 

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“Guess How Much I Love You” Celebrates 20 Years-Easter Giveaway-3 Winners

I don’t know who loves the Guess How Much I Love You books more, my husband, myself or our kids.  This is one of our absolutely favorite books and it can actually make me tear up at times.  It so perfectly explains a parent’s love for their child.  No matter how much they love us, we love them more.  The beautiful illustrations and simple but endearing story makes it a timeless classic.

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This anniversary edition book is perfect to put in your baby or child’s Easter basket. You can print out a special Guess How Much I Love You Easter card your child can make HERE. For more fun check out this PAGE for lots of Guess How Much I Love You theme crafts, activities and snacks!  To celebrate the 20 Year Anniversary of Guess How Much I Love You, by Sam McBratneyCandlewick Press is graciously sponsoring a giveaway for 3 lucky blog readers!  Each winner will win the prize pack below! Thank you Candlewick Press for the review book and for sponsoring this beautiful giveaway!  To enter please use the Rafflecopter widget. Open to US residents.  Good Luck!!!

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Earn Bing Rewards Every Time You Search!

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Yes, you read that right.  With Bing Rewards you earn credits for the searches you do every day!  You know, search for a new doctor, a restaurant, news article, recipe, craft project for the kids and more and earn credits!  What can you do with the credits is probably what is going through your mind right now.  You can redeem them for popular gift cards, sweepstakes entries or charitable donations. Isn’t it nice to be rewarded for something you do anyway?  You can earn 20 BONUS CREDITS just for signing in with your existing Microsoft account (Outlook, Live, Skype, Hotmail or Xbox accounts), or create a new Microsoft account if you don’t have one.  Just go to rewards.bing.com to get started. To learn more click on the video below.

I tried Bing Rewards out myself the other day and thought it was great I could earn credit for the searches I have to do every single day!  Why shouldn’t I be rewarded?  Why shouldn’t you?  You could be sipping on a Mocha Frappacino courtesy of searching for information you needed for a paper, article or a million other reasons.  How about seeing a movie with your family, eating out or a new pair of shoes because you were doing what you normally do anyway?  That would be nice, to be rewarded for the stuff we have to do.  Well, now you can.  So what are you waiting for.  Head over to rewards.Bing.com and get what you deserve!

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There’s another great program called  Bing in the Classroom  and  you can learn how Microsoft is bringing technology to schools with ad-free search, free Surface tablets for classrooms, and digital literacy lesson plans. Bing Rewards members can donate their credits to the school of their choice and help them earn free Microsoft Surface tablets!  That is something you can really feel good about.  However if you want to start that after you get your new shoes, it’s okay. Let me know if you try it and what you think.


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How Safe and Secure is Your Home? The Answer May Shock You! #MySafeHome #MomBuzz

Do you ever wonder if you are truly prepared for an emergency?  I mean, we all try to be but life gets in the way.  We have some things in place but are lacking in other areas of preparedness. We have an escape ladder for our second and third story windows in case fire prevented us from exiting the home through the stairways.  However, if you asked me right now where it is, I would tell you where it should be but since that area of our home is under construction…yeah. I think you understand what I mean.  We do have big things in place but I suppose we need to go over things and find out where we are lacking.

Recently, I found out about a site that does just that for you.  MBIntel is a site you can go to and begin a free home risk analysis.  It only takes about 15 minutes to answer the questions about home safety and security as well as emergency preparedness. When you are finished you will be given the results and shown the areas that need improvement if applicable.  I went to their website today and answered the questions to get my home risk analysis.  Overall I did well, but there are some issues we need to address to really be in top-notch shape.  I plan to go over this with my husband and get the things we need in place to ensure our home is as safe as can be.  You can upgrade to a paid version that gives you more detailed reporting of any issues so that you can see clearly what you need to do to fix them.  I upgraded to a paid version and was able to print out a full report so that I could share that with my husband and we can make the changes we need to.  If you are looking to see how secure, safe and ready you are for a disaster, check out MBIntel and get your free home analysis.  If you do please let me know your results and what you thought in the comments.

 

The image below is a sample of how the overall results are shown.

The chart below outlines the differences in the free and paid version.

You can follow MBIntel on Facebook and Twitter!

 

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The Beginner’s Bible DVD Giveaway For 3 Winners!

 The Greatest Stories Ever Told Have Just Arrived On DVD!

The Stories Come To Rich, Animated Life  on DVD, Perfect for Introducing Young Children to The Timeless Tales of  The Nativity, Moses and Easter!

THE BEGINNER’S BIBLE

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Available Just in Time for Easter, the DVD Single Features an Original Theme Song by Kathie Lee Gifford, as Well as English and Spanish Versions of All Stories!

 

Created to help you share the most important lessons from the greatest stories ever told, THE BEGINNER’S BIBLE™ is a delightful way to introduce young children to the Bible’s timeless stories of inspiration, courage and faith.  Featuring an original theme song from Kathie Lee Gifford, memorable songs, vivid animation and heartwarming characters all come together to bring the true wonder and joy of the Bible to rich life in this DVD single from StarVista Entertainment/Time Life.

The three featured episodes include:

The Story of EasterReturn to old Jerusalem to witness Jesus’ triumphant entrance into the city and his eventual capture by Pontius Pilate’s Roman soldiers. Then experience the wonder of the fulfillment of God’s promise to His chosen people as Jesus ascends into Heaven in the glorious miracle of the Resurrection!

The Story of Moses — Experience a time in ancient Egypt when Baby Moses is plucked from the reeds of the Nile River and grows up to become the hero of the enslaved Israelites. Then witness Moses’ struggle to free his people from the wicked Pharaoh-and their thrilling journey through the wilderness in search of the Promised Land they would one day call their own!

The Story of the Nativity — Relive the miraculous events surrounding the very first Christmas as Mary receives a heavenly visitor and learns that she, of all women, has been chosen to be the mother of God’s son on Earth. Then travel with Mary and Joseph to a lowly manger in Bethlehem and marvel as God’s promise to His people is fulfilled and a heavenly host of angels proclaims the joyful news: Jesus Christ is born!

Running Time: 90 minutes

StarVista and Time Life are sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  Three lucky blog readers will win a their own The Beginner’s Bible DVD. Thank you to StarVista and Time Life for the review product and for sponsoring this inspirational giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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How To Keep Your Family Hydrated In Sickness & Health #DrinkDripDrop

I know it’s almost spring on the calendar but most of the country is just starting to feel temps warm up. We experienced one of the coldest and snow filled winters on record! Our weather in New York this winter was horrendous and the bone chilling cold was brutal.  Cold and flu season was the worst this year.  Everyone I talked to said they had never been so sick.  I had a fever of 103 for over 3 days and I don’t remember the last time I was that sick.  If there is one piece of advice we all probably know about colds and flu, it has to be to stay hydrated by drinking lots of fluids.

When you’re sick your body needs the right kind of fluids to replenish lost electrolytes.  DripDrop is a hydration powder that was developed by a Mayo Clinic-trained physician.  DripDrop activates the sodium-glucose co-transport system, one of the fastest hydration mechanisms in the body. It literally pulls water from your gut and hydrates you faster.

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You simply mix the great tasting powder with water and drink.  Clinical studies show that drinking DripDrop rehydrated the body 34% faster than water alone and 20% faster than sports drinks or pediatric solutions.  DripDrop is a great choice for rehydrating when battling gastrointestinal illnesses.  I know those are running rampant right now.  I have even heard that some schools had to close because so many students and staff were affected.

 

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DripDrop is an excellent choice to use for children.  Children, especially small children can become dehydrated very quickly when sick.  When my son was 12 months old, in less than 24 hours with an intestinal bug he became so dehydrated the pediatrician admitted him to the hospital.  Many young children are admitted for the same reason.  Fevers especially can dehydrate children fast! DripDrop can help to keep your child hydrated when they’re sick or playing sports.

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The best part is DripDrop is available in two yummy flavors, lemon and berry.  As parents we know, if our kids won’t drink something, it doesn’t matter how healthy it is!  We tried DripDrop recently and it was super easy to mix, it mixed up well right in a water bottle. In our family taste tests, the flavors received a big thumbs up all around!  You can purchase DripDrop at your neighborhood CVS, Walgreens or HEB stores. You can follow DripDrop on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.  Stay well, stay active and stay hydrated.

 

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How To Burn More Body Fat and Lose Pregnancy Weight Fast! #PostNatalFatBurner

Pregnancy weight gain and postnatal weight loss are subjects that most moms can relate to.  It’s amazing how weight gain and subsequent weight loss can vary so much from pregnancy to pregnancy. There are some of my 5 full term pregnancies where I gained very little weight and others I gained a lot.  With my 5th pregnancy I only gained 13 lbs and was less coming home from the hospital than before I conceived.  With my first pregnancy I was 20 lbs underweight when I conceived and  gained around 4o lbs. The day after I delivered, I weighed myself in the hospital and was already down 20 lbs!  Since I had been underweight, I left the hospital at a normal pre-pregnancy weight.

With my second pregnancy, I gained about 35 or so pounds but I remember I had to jump-start the weight loss with major diet changes and fat burning workouts.  When I started losing, it came off really fast. In fact, it seemed my metabolism went into overdrive and I kept losing weight no matter what I ate.  I ended up losing too much and was back down to the 20 lbs under weight mark.  With my 3rd I only gained about 30 lbs which was the least of all to that point and the baby was almost 9 lbs.  I remember taking him for his two-week check up in my prepregnancy jeans.

My fourth was almost like my second in that I had to work harder to lose the weight but I also was not in my 20s any longer.  The 5th like I said was easier but I still wanted to lose more weight so I started an exercise and food plan that worked for me and lost about 20 more pounds.

If you are trying hard to lose pregnancy weight, there is something that may help you get rid of the baby weight faster than diet and exercise alone.  FitTea’s PostNatal Fatburner is a 100% natural supplement that is safe to use even when breastfeeding.  After you give birth you go through so many emotions and physical changes.  It can be a very challenging time, adjusting to a new baby, not sleeping well, not eating well and hormones running wild can make you feel worse about the weight you need to lose.

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If you looked into herbal or other weight loss supplements they may have a warning that they are not safe or should not be taken if you are breastfeeding your baby.  FitTea’s PostNatal Fatburner  is not only safe but increases your mild supply.  In fact if you are breastfeeding and taking FitTea’s PostNatal Fatburner you are giving your post baby body a 1,2 Punch!  Since breastfeeding burns calories, taking the supplement can double the amount of fat you are burning.

One of the other benefits of the PostNatal Fatburner is that it increases milk supply and healthy antibodies for baby.  That means it can help build your baby’s immune system while it increases lactation and lets you burn more fat.   There are no stimulants like caffeine or anything hazardous to the health of your child.  The supplement is safe, effective and 100% natural.  It will increase your energy levels and is a thermogenic fat burner. Before starting anything new it is wise to check with your doctor.

 

 Would you like to win some  PostNatal Fat Burner from FitTea?  Then just enter the giveaway below for your chance.  Good luck!!!

This post was sponsored by FitTea but as always all words and views are 100% my own.

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National Craft Month Giveaway-Win A Lakeshore Learning Arts & Craft Bundle!

National Craft Month LakeshoreMarch is National Craft Month and Mommy Ramblings is celebrating!  Time to let your creativity shine and Lakeshore Learning has everything you need  for painting, stamping, drawing, coloring and craft projects of all kinds.  We recently took some time to get our craft on with Lakeshore’s Washable Watercolor Brush Pens, Super Safe Tabletop Paper Center and the Mini Stampers Marker Tub.

The Tabletop Paper Center is made of quality hardwood and is super sturdy.  The rubber feet on the bottom of the base keep the unit super secure on the table.  There is a paper guide that you thread the paper under and can use to safely cut it to different lengths for projects. The 400 ft paper roll is included and the paper is quality and thick enough that nothing went through to the table, not even the paint! The dowel inserts through the roll and then fits right into the table top base.

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We had stamping fun galore with the Mini Stampers Market Tub which includes 50 markers in 10 different designs. Never had to worry about anyone waiting to use the same stamper as there were five in each design.  This stamper set would make great party favors too!

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The watercolor brush pens were an easy way to have watercolor fun without spilled water cups or constantly having to dip your brush in water and paint.  With gentle pressure you can paint with the brush tip of the pen.  The colors are vibrant and washable!

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We had so much fun with all the great Lakeshore Learning, Arts and Crafts Products we reviewed and we are so happy to let you know that Lakeshore Learning is providing me with the same 3 products to giveaway to one lucky blog reader.  Thank you Lakeshore Learning for the review products and for sponsoring this crafty giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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The Lakeshore Learning Arts & Crafts Bundle Includes:

Tabletop Paper Center and 400 ft. Roll of Art Paper

Super-Safe Tabletop Paper Center

Mini Stampers Market Tub of 50 Mini Stampers in 10 Designs

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Set of 8 Washable Watercolor Brush Pens

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3 Kids Academy Free Learning Apps For Kids Pre-K thru Kindergarten! #MomBuzzMedia #FreeKidsApp

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Kids Academy has 3 free learning apps for little ones ages 3-6 that you can download in iTunes and Google Play.  These apps are a fun way to reinforce and teach early learning skills.  Your little ones will love them!

Preschool & Kindergarten Baby Books, Songs, and Early Reading Toddler Games

This app is great for ages pre-K thru Kindergarten.  They can sing along with the interactive song BINGO, the letters appear on the screen as they sing and the animation during the song keeps kids engaged.  The story Puss and Boots is also available on the app and is read aloud to kids as they follow along.  The app has other stories and songs in the paid version.  The free version is a good guide to see if your child likes the app before purchasing.  The updated version has stability improvements, a minor bug fix and new content and fun.

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123 Tracing Numbers: Montessori Math Game for Kids

This learning app for little ones teaches them how to form numbers correctly by tracing with their finger on the screen.  As they trace the numbers, a jar fills with fireflies.  The more numbers they trace the more fireflies go in the jar.  Kids get a kick out of seeing the jar fill up to signify how many numbers they are tracing and mark their progress.  The numbers have dotted lines and directional arrows so that they easily see the right way to trace the number.  The goal is to fill the whole jar with fireflies.  My son loves this game.

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ABC Preschool Games for Kids

This App is so fun and educational for little ones. There is a great variety of things for them to do that make learning fun. I like that the app uses Montessori learning methodology. Through the interactive activities kids can trace letters, play matching, counting, reading games and more. This updated app has new content so preschool and kindergartener  age children have more variety to learn early skills. My kindergartener loves this app.

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About Kids Academy

Kids Academy develops mobile apps for preschool education. Covering all major platforms their apps are designed to help kids of 5 and under to master all of the preschool educational skills from letters to numbers and vocabulary. Having passed the ten million installs mark, Kids Academy continues to deliver quality apps for iOS, Android and Amazon devices.

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24 Great Retro, Body Slimming, Figure Flattering Swimsuits For Every Body Type!

Whether you planning to take a trip or cruise to a warm destination or just dreaming of summer, beaches,Ujena will have you looking like a movie star with their retro, figure flattering, shape enhancing swimsuits.  Ujena has a huge line of swimwear, cover-ups, dresses and more to flatter any body type.

Browse the super sale section with some suits as much as 50-75% off regular price!  You can also design your own suit just the way you want it.  There are mix and match pieces too so you can create a look you want and that works for your body type.  Check out the great sampling of looks below, on the site you will find multiple views and a video of each suit so you can see how it looks from every angle!  Ujena carries a large array of sizes including plus sizes, long torso etc.  Right now when you head over to Ujena and use promo code 1671 at checkout you can take $10.00 off your purchase.

Vintage Floral Tankini Casa Blanca Bikini 1950’s Marilyn Tankini La Gabrielle
Polka Dot Underwire Plus Red Hot Vintage Shaper White Monroe Long Torso 1-PC La Noir Gabrielle 1-PC
Brazilian Jungle Sheer Zebra Fatale Honeymoon Halter Hourglass Skirted
Canary Islands Tankini Plus Summer Blossom Ruffle Tankini Marilyn Ruffle Tankini Spanish Swim Dress
Canary Islands Minimizer Sicilian Swim Dress American Vintage Tankini Plus Vintage Sailor Stripes
Calypso Banded Bikini Moroccan Banded Bikini Navy Monroe Sheer Zebra Open-Back Tankini


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