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November 7, 2014 · 4:29 pm

anaMalz Wooden Creature Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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You might just get overloaded with cuteness in this post so fair warning given. anaMalz, are the cuddliest wooden creatures you will set your eyes and hands on!. Designed by Louise Causon-Scott and her partner Tim Scott in Australia, these little heartbreakers were first brought into the world in 2007.  anaMalz have legs you can move and fabric embellishments along with the cutest expressions.  They open up a world of imaginative, creative play for kids and as a parent I love that!

anaMalz has won more than 15 industry awards including the Australian International design award.  The poseable figures each have their own unique markings that make anaMalz unique, individual and fun to collect.  anaMalz wants to give everyone a chance to help make nature grow so a part of the proceeds of every anaMalz is donated to preserving nature forever

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When you enter your registration code found on your anaMalz hang tag and become an anaMalz Guardian, you will receive a real Guardian certificate. Help anaMalz protect nature!

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anaMalz are made from a wood known as schima superba or “needlewood” (also known as Chinese Maple) – a fast growing tree harvested in a forest plantation in China. All waste wood from the manufacturing process is given to a local farm to grow mushrooms.  All anaMalz are carefully hand painted using child friendly paint, tested under EN71, ASTM, CPSIA accreditation.  The glues used are formaldehyde free and pass all EN71, ASTM, CPSIA testing. Fabrics are tested and have passed EN71, ASTM, CPSIA standards and contain no AZO dyes.

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We have a lion, giraffe and alligator living with us and they are so much fun, we will definitely be expanding our family!!!  Mommy Ramblings thinks aniMalz are a marvelous gift choice this holiday season so you will find them on our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.

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· 12:59 am

Draw-A-Saurus Drawing Book By James Silvani Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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My seven-year-old loves drawing and he’s really becoming quite the artist.  He was thrilled to see Draw-A-Saurus arrive.  A quick scan of  the pages filled him with inspiration to create.  I have no doubt our home will be filled with his dinosaur drawings and I am sure his little brother will be trying his best to follow right along.  If you have a dino-loving artist in your home or on your gift list this holiday season, this book would be the perfect fit!  Mommy Ramblings is adding Draw-A-Saurus to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.  Keep reading to see how you can win a copy in our giveaway.

This in-depth yet accessible dinosaur drawing guide combines humor, creativity, and the latest dino research to show artists young and old how to breathe life into drawings of their prehistoric favorites. 

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Even though they lived some 65 million years ago, dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles continue to rule today. From movies to comics and cartoons, these ancient, giant beasts are everywhere you turn. Of course, who wants to just read about or watch these dinos when you can learn how to use pencils, pens, markers, and more to draw your very own?

Cartoonist James Silvani combines easy-to-follow art exercises with the latest, greatest dino-facts to help you create fun and cool dinosaur doodles all by yourself. With lessons on old favorites like T-rex and stegosaurus, as well as lesser-known (but still awesome) creatures like the massive argentinosaurus, Draw-a-Saurus has everything the dinosaur fan could ever ask for (outside of their very own pet dino!).

Of all the creatures to walk the earth, nothing captures the imagination and fascination of children (and children at heart) quite like dinosaurs. Even though they lived 65 million years ago, dinosaurs are morepresent than ever in movies, comics and cartoons. Draw-A-Saurus takes readers on a pre-historicadventure, giving expert lessons on drawing their favorite dinosaurs.An accomplished cartoonist that has worked for Disney, Marvel, and Dreamworks, James Silvaniknows how to break down these complex creatures into easy, step-by-step lessons that make drawingthese colossal creatures an accessible and fun activity.  Draw-A-Saurus is more than your average doodle book. Each dino-drawing lesson is accompanied by fun facts and the latest information on old favorites like T-rex and velociraptors, along with some less heard of (but equally awesome) dinosaurs like:
  • Struthiomius, who has a beak instead of teeth
  • Pteranodon, whose hands and fingers evolved into wings
  • Protoceratops, who was roughly the size of a sheep!
  • Argentinosaurus, the largest animal to ever walk the earth

With easy-to-follow art exercises that mix creativity with the latest dino-facts, Draw-A-Saurus has everything the dinosaur fan could ever ask for. 

JAMES SILVANI is an artist and illustrator and has drawn characters for Disney, Warner Bros.,Dreamworks, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Comics. Currently he is a comic book illustrator for titles likeDisney’s Mickey Mouse, DuckTales, Darkwing Duck, and The Muppets. Silvani has drawn dinosaursand other prehistoric beasts since childhood, and now puts those skills to use in art workshops atlibraries, schools, and comic book conventions. Silvani is a resident of Kihei, Hawaii.

Would you like to win a copy?  Random House is sponsoring a giveaway and one lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Draw-A-Saurus.  Thank you Random House for the review copy and for sponsoring this dino-riffic giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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November 6, 2014 · 8:57 pm

Old Factory Handmade, Soy Candle Gift Set Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

I always know when it’s going to snow, I can smell it in the air.  Sure enough, I’m always right.  There’s  such excitement in my youngest children as we move closer to the holidays. As the scents of the season fall upon us so does the magic of the holidays.  It is nice to take some time to relax from all the hustle and bustel and jsut soak in those moments.  A nice long soak in a hot tub is my reward for braving crowds, wrapping endless presents and  baking a gazillion cookies.  A nice bath with dim lights and candles is a sanctuary of relaxation.

I recently had the chance to sample an Old Factory Candles gift set.  Old Factory  natural soy wax candles are  handmade  in the USA .  Available exclusively through Amazon.com they come in packs of 3 and make a wonderful gift this holiday season.  Each candle burns clean for over 20 hours and the simple jar compliments any decor or room of the house.  The candles come with a 100% guarantee of satisfaction or a full refund.

I chose the Winter Wonderland 3 Pack and it contains 1 Hot Cocoa, 1 Roasted Chestnut and 1 First Snow Candle.  The scents are so relaxing and just take me away to the magic of the holiday season.  Give the candles as a set or individually they make great stocking stuffers.  Mommy Ramblings has added Old Factory Candles to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide.  Check out all the great 3 pack scents below.  Gift wrapping is also available to really help you out this holiday season!

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Old Factory Candles is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!   One lucky blog reader will win an exclusive Amazon.com gift code for one candle set of their choice!  Thank you to Old Factory for being an amazing sponsor.  Good Luck!!!  Open to US residents.

 

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November 5, 2014 · 11:23 pm

BAYB BRAND BEAN BAG GIVEAWAY!!!

Here is a great giveaway for the babies!  Enter to win a BAYB BRAND Bean Bag Giveaway.  This would make a great gift for new parents, baby showers or for a holiday gift for baby’s first Christmas.  Good Luck!!!

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November 3, 2014 · 4:30 pm

King of Christmas Artificial Christmas Trees & Decoration Sale Plus Giveaway To Win A 7′ Tree & $100 Gift Card!!!

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If trekking through snow, enduring frigid cold temperatures to try to find the perfect Christmas tree with kids complaining they’re  freezing and want to go home doesn’t sound like your idea of fun, I have some good news.  Does it annoy you to think of  the exuberant amount of your hard-earned cash  spent on a tree that in a few weeks will be dropping needles everywhere, having you constantly wondering if it has enough water so it’s not a fire-hazard and then having to drag the dried up, needle bare carcass out to the curb.? Why spend money year after year on the same thing, why not spend the money one time and be able to cut that expense out of your holiday budget?  Wouldn’t that help with gift giving budget that seems to be expanding as quickly as Santa’s round belly?

King of Christmas has been providing high quality artificial Christmas Trees and decorations for over 10 years at competitive pricing.  They have a tremendous Christmas Tree Sale going on now and they have free shipping in the contiguous 48 states as well as coupon codes to get you free ornaments with you tree purchase.  You can choose from a large selection of heights, styles, flocked and prelit or unlit artificial Christmas trees.  With the sale going on now you can get a gorgeous tree for up to 60% off shipped to your door.  How’s that for convenience?  Almost like Santa is bringing the tree to you himself!

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Would you like a chance to win a  Cypress Spruce 7′ Artificial Christmas Tree with LED Lights ($249 value) or a $100 Gift Card to King of Christmas?  I thought you would, just click HERE to enter the Rafflecopter Giveaway!!!  Good Luck!!!  Stay in the know by following KingofChristmas.com on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

 

 

 


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· 1:00 am

New Sugar-Free Children’s Advil, Dye-Free, Berry Flavor!!! #ChildrensAdvilSugarFree

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We are lucky, I can count the times my two youngest have had a fever on one hand.  Last week though, our five-year old started saying he was feeling cold when it was very warm.  A check with the thermometer quickly revealed the reason, his fever was almost 104!!!  Thank goodness we had new sugar-free children’s Advil on hand.  The new berry flavor is dye-free and reduces fever fast-faster than children’s Tylenol.  Children’s Advil lasts longer than children’s Tylenol too, up to 8 hours with just one dose!

As a parent it’s so hard to see our little ones not feeling good and something that can keep them comfortable longer is better.  My little guy liked the berry flavor so getting him to take it was not an issue.  In a few days he was back to normal and I’m so glad we had something to take his high fever down and make him feel as good as possible while he was under the weather.  He got better just in time for Halloween, thanks Children’s Advil!!!

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Visit and like Children’s Advil on Facebook you can find activities for your child when they start to feel better HERE, Get a Coupon for $1 Off Children’s Advil when you click HERE! 

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As a Smiley 360 Blogger I was compensated for this post wit product samples, as always my words and views are 100% my own.

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November 2, 2014 · 11:28 pm

ChargeHub Universal 7 Port Charger and CableHub Review & Giveaway!!! 2014 #HolidayGiftGuide Pick

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We are a very high-tech household, the amount of tablets and smartphones that need charging could be intimidating.  It’s nice to have charging stations throughout the house.  Looking for something that can connect multiple devices neatly is hard to find.  The ChargeHub  was  the answer to our needs, a universal charger with 7 USB dedicated charging ports that deliver 48 Watts of power even with 7 devices simultaneously attached.  The ChargeHub was awarded Best of CES 2014 by iPhone Life Magazine as one of the most innovative new iOS related products.

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The ChargeHub was designed and developed by Limitless Innovations, Inc.   The ChargeHub was born when they identified a market for a USB mobile device charger unlike any on the market.  The ChargeHub impressed us with its versatility and power.  Patent-pending SmartSpeed Technology allow any port to charge the connected device at max charging speed regardless of whether it’s an Apple iOS or Android device.

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We attached iOS and Android devices and they all charged fast and fully. The CableLinx Value Pack contains 4 short-length USB charge and sync cables for the 4 most common types of tech devices on the market today.  These flat cables are great for connecting our devices to the ChargeHub and gives us a nice neat charging station look for any area of our home.

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You may notice the familiar picture on our ChargeHub, that’s another great feature.  There’s a free online DesignStudio that allows users to personalize their ChargeHub with photos, text, logos or graphics.  This makes it a perfect choice for fundraising or to give as promotional gifts!

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The CableHub is the answer for taming messy, cord clutter.  The CableHub will organize up to 7 cords, cables or wires at one time and keep them stable and tangle-free!  The CableHub will reduce exposed cords whether for safety, aesthetics or convenience.

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You can wrap cords up to 10 feet long around the weighted disc and snap the unit shut.  It was a simple process to contain the long cords many of our devices have for charging to make the charging area tidy and safe.  The CableHub is a personalized cable organizer available in 13 colors and 2 shapes.  Use the online DesignStudio to customize the top with a personal photo, logo, text or artwork.  The CableHub will beautify your space by cutting cord clutter and showcasing your unique design.

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Mommy Ramblings is thrilled with the ChargeHub and the CableHub and is adding it to our 2014 Holiday Gift Guide!  They are a great gift choice for almost anyone on your gift list.

 

 

Limitless Innovations is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their own ChargeHub and CableHub.  Thank you Limitless Innovations for the review products you so beautifully personalized for us and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.  Good Luck!!!

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October 28, 2014 · 11:53 pm

Play The Orkin “Mouse in a House” App Game and Enter Giveaway to Win A Cozy, Fleece Winter Blanket!!!

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Fall has arrived, and cooler weather has come with it. Whether or not you know it, your warm house is an open invitation to unwanted guests looking for a cozy winter vacation: rodents. Each fall, rodents migrate from their outdoor “summer home” to the warmth, food and shelter of their “winter timeshare” – your house!

Being human has its perks, like having a cozy house to enjoy during the winter, but imagine having to survive as a mouse? Try your luck by playing “Mouse in a House” – a choose-your-own-adventure game that puts you in the shoes of a rodent looking to survive the upcoming harsh winter season – try your best to stay alive and see how long you last!

 

Orkin uses the latest technology and unparalleled training to develop an effective treatment that’s right for your home. To learn more about pest control grounded in science or to schedule an inspection, visit orkin.com or call 1-800-800-ORKIN®.  You can follow Orkin on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

 

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October 27, 2014 · 3:17 am

Free Preschool & Kindergarten Learning Games From Kids Academy!!!

Are you little ones wanting to play on your iPhone or iPad?  If so, you might want to take a look at 3 free preschool and kindergarten learning games from Kids Academy!

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ABCs Alphabet Phonics & Montessori Learn To Read app -Based on the Montessori learning method your child will develop and practice spelling, reading and writing skills while playing engaging games.  Kids will practice writing their letters and their handwriting skills too!  Kids love tracing dotted lines to learn how to form letters. The can form lower or upper case letters. There are fun mazes where they have to drag the dog’s bone to a word that rhymes with the word that the dog is thinking of  as well as simpler mazes where they lead the dog to his prize.  It is so cute and my little guy loves it!  Kids are rated with 1, 2 or 3 stars for their performance.

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BINGO-This is such a fun App and kids love hearing and singing along with the familiar BINGO song. Kids can clap and sing along as they watch the letters appear in the cute farm scene with the adorable dog. There is an upgrade of the free version where kids can even record and play a karaoke session or just sing and clap along. There are mini games too that are fun like animal cards and kids can also make up and record their own stories. My little guy loves recording himself and playing it back.

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Preschool and Kindergarten Learning Games-Kids will practice writing their letters and their handwriting skills with fun games and activities.  Kids have a blast tracing dotted lines to learn how to form letters.  I like that there are left and right hand modes, 2 levels of difficulty challenges kids.  Kids trace one letter with the dotted lines and then they try one that has no guiding lines right after.  Before they are given the letter they hear the letter name and the picture of something that starts with that letter.  You can choose to work on Upper or lower case letters. There are other games like the Alphabet and kids have so much interactive fun focused on a specific letter and learning vocabulary words that start with that letter along with fun graphics. Kids can trace numbers too and when they trace the number correctly they fill up a jar with fire flies.  It is really fun and my little guy loves it!  Kids are rated with 1, 2 or 3 stars for their performance.  The free version can be upgraded to unlock more games and features.

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I hope you give them a try and let me know what you and your child think.

This is a sponsored post for Mom Buzz Media as always all words and opinions are my own.

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October 26, 2014 · 1:25 am

Minted, Premier Marketplace For Independent Design In Holiday & Christmas Cards and Much More!!!

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Prepping and sanding, that’s what my weekend has been like so far.  We are working fervently to get our front porch finished before the snow flies.  Wait, what did I just say? Before the snow flies?  It isn’t even Halloween! I know, but in upstate New York, the weather can change faster than you blink.  We just need to get the porch floor stained and then put the rails back on and we’ll be good. Flying snow reminds me of Christmas and the upcoming holiday season will soon be upon us. I am really excited to share a great site I just found called Minted.  Have you heard of it?  Minted is  the world’s premier marketplace for independent design. Their mission is to find exceptional artists and designers all over the world and bring their work to consumers who appreciate great design.

Minted crowd-sources design and art from a global community of independent designers, then sells their best designs as fine products such as stationery, wall art, and décor for the home, holidays, and occasions.  I love their site and what really caught my eye are the great Holiday and Christmas cards that are available. Some I really like are:

 

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Minted also has party decor like Party Banners, Invitations, Menus and more.  They have Save The Date and Wedding Invitations as well as these Mommy Cards:

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Business Cards:

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Limited Edition Art Prints, Custom Art, Photo Gifts and these adorable Room Signs for kids:

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Minted also wants to save you time this year and will print recipient addresses on your envelopes at no charge when you order holiday cards.  You can also take 10% off right now with the promo code JOY2014 but hurry it ends Monday! You can follow Minted on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.  Check it out and let me know what you think.  Right now it is bedtime for me, the morning comes fast and I have a porch to finish.


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