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May 31, 2014 · 12:27 pm

Endless Love Blu-ray™ Combo Pack Review and Giveaway!!!

Do you remember the original version of Endless Love with Brooke Shields? I do, and there is a new version that just was released Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack. The new take on the forbidden love story of David and Jade is back for a new generations. Jade is the rich, innocent girl and David is a heart throb with edge and a past. Saying Jade’s father is not thrilled with the relationship is an understatement and he tries his best to end it and keep them apart. A sort of modern telling of Romeo and Juliet this movie will weave its way into a new generation.

The Movie features an up-and-coming young cast led by Alex Pettyfer (Magic Mike, I Am Number Four) and Gabriella Wilde (Carrie, The Three Musketeers) stars in Endless Love, a romantic story of unstoppable first love. Endless Love was released on Blu-ray^™ Combo Pack including Blu-ray^™, DVD, & DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet^™as well as On Demand on May 27, 2014, from Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

When beautiful Jade (Wilde) meets charismatic David (Pettyfer), her sheltered world of privilege is turned upside down as the pair’s instant desire sparks a reckless summer love affair. While Jade leaves behind her inhibitions and innocence as she falls for David, he works to prove himself worthy of her love. But when David’s mysterious past and Jade’s overprotective father threaten to tear them apart, their romance will be put to the ultimate test.

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· 3:52 am

StaySharp Commuter Cuff Review and Giveaway!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

My daughter is an active cyclist and so I was thrilled to have her do a review for the StaySharp Commuter Cuff. Just out of grad school with a new executive job in a metro area she does want to commute from her apartment to work and this cuff is perfect to keep her safe and keep her pants clean and away from her chain and gears. The cuff also has a reflective stripe trim in back which is another great safety feature. The cuff is easy to put on and so lightweight and easy to tuck into even the smallest purse or pocket when she removes it. This is a great safety accessory for the cyclist in your life.

Stay Sharp and Don’t Expose Yourself

Combining a love for accessories with a passion for products that solve problems, Boston based company Exposed Seam offers a StaySharp Commuter Cuff for those who commute on bicycles. No longer necessary are rubber bands, rolled up pants, grease on clothing, or shoe laces caught in chains. StaySharp’s unique shape keeps pants clean and helps keep laces away from your gears and chain – plus riders won’t look like they are digging for clams.

Exposed Seam’s patent pending cuffs are made in the USA, out of Cordura® fabric produced in the USA. They are designed for the right leg, but can be worn on both sides, and its reflective trim on the back seam helps riders stay safe. One size fits most.

StaySharp Commuter Cuffs are available in a variety of stores in the US, Canada, and Australia and online at ExposedSeam.com, Amazon, Square marketplace, and Etsy.

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The Creators:
Jonathan and Jenifer Stark began Exposed Seam out of a mutual love of cycling and style. Jonathan, who has commuted all over Boston by bike for many years engaged Jenifer’s MassArt fashion design skills to solve his constant problem of ruined shoelaces and pants. Sympathetic to her husband’s plight, the StaySharp Commuter Cuff was born.

The first production run was made right in the couple’s live/work studio at the 300 Summer St. Artist’s Building, and they have since grown their business to enlist the help of a local manufacturing facility in Fall River, MA. Jonathan and Jen are committed to keeping their cuffs made in the USA.

Jonathan’s background in video development and marketing coupled with Jenifer’s web design and e-commerce skills have also helped make Exposed Seam a home grown venture. They hope to continue to reach new cyclists each year and spread the word that doing what’s good for your body and the planet never means having to sacrifice your style.

The cuffs are made in the USA, out of CORDURA® fabric produced in the USA.
– They are designed for the right leg, but can be worn on both sides.
– Their unique shape keeps your pants clean and helps keep laces away from your gears and chain.
– Reflective trim on the back seam helps you stay safe.
– One size fits most.

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· 1:09 am

Real Kids Shades Review & Giveaway!!!

Protecting my kid’s eyes is very important to me and that is why we have been using Real Kids Shades to shield their peepers from damaging sun rays. Real Kid’s Shades stand up to whatever your kids dish out. Made from safe materials with great styling that your kids will love almost as much as you do! My kids play outside a lot so I like that they have comfortable eye protection they like to wear. We recently reviewed the Polarized Blaze Shades and they love them! They are great looking and provide superior protection with a ton of features and comfy fit. So for 100% UVA/UVB sun protection brows Real Kids Shades website and enter our giveaway below to win a pair.

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What’s so great about these:

100% UVA/UVB sun protection.
Polycarbonate frame with comfort rubber tipped temples.
Wrap around frame minimizes exposure to peripheral light.
Impact resistant, shatterproof polycarbonate lens.

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Doctor Recommended

Real Kids Shades are the doctor recommended sunblock you can apply directly to your kids’ eyes. They’re made with shatterproof, impact-resistant polycarbonate lenses because it’s the best stuff kids’ sunglasses can be made from. Our Xylex frames are super light and durable while our TPE frames are extremely flexible and bendable. Our wrap-around frames minimize exposure to harmful peripheral light. Opticians can even fit some of our styles with prescription lenses. These are just a few of the reasons why doctors like Real Kids Shades.

Made Just for Kids

Real Kids Shades are specifically constructed to fit kids’ faces and their lifestyles. Our My First Shades line was designed with the help of a pediatric ophthalmologist for optimal fit, comfort and safety. All our sunglasses are made exclusively for infants and children in kid-approved styles that are shatterproof, impact-resistant and adaptable to sports and active lifestyles.

Kids need to be active, outdoors and in their sunglasses. Made to be worn year-round, our banded frames fit just as well under ski helmets as they do bike helmets. Our patented neoprene bands with Velcro® adjustable closures keep them secure and in place on the court or in the yard. And they’re tough. Real Kids Shades are made to be outgrown before worn out.

Comfortable, Durable and Good-Looking

All Real Kids shades are comfortable (so kids will wear them), durable (so they stand up to kid life), and good-looking  (so they get used). They’re serious sunglasses fabricated with the same high-quality materials and to the same exacting standards as adult shades. We don’t believe your kids deserve anything less.

Go HERE to read the guide every mom should read on protecting children’s eyes from the sun!

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May 17, 2014 · 11:53 pm

Publisher Plus, Desktop Publishing For Mac Review & Giveaway!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

My friend and business partner who is a Mac user, recently reviewed the desktop publishing software, Publisher Plus for Mommy Ramblings. She said it was a cinch to download the software from the App store. She really liked the ease of using the program and thought it was excellent for anyone with their own business, like us. It’s also great for creating any kind of cards, brochures, flyers, newsletters, catalogs, certificates, books and more. It was full of great templates for specific projects or you can be truly creative and start with your own blank canvas.

She has already used it to make some great business cards, product literature and more. Everything works well and runs smoothly, no freezing or performance issues of any kind. You can customize the projects with your own pictures and clip art or choose from the included library. There are a wealth of fonts, colors, designs and styles to add flair to any project.

Publisher Plus is a powerful page layout application for desktop publishing on Mac. It empowers you to create stunning flyers, brochures, business cards, newsletters, adverts, reports, calendars, posters, booklets, etc.

Key Features:

170+ professionally designed templates.
Customize text and crate multiple pages freely.
Lots of art resources: clipart, background, mask, frame and filter.
Lots of editing features: margin, size, calendar, layer, etc.
Add preset shapes or customize shapes with drawing tool.
Multiple export and share options.

Check it out at the Mac App Store:

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May 16, 2014 · 2:10 am

D-Link® Wi-Fi Baby Day/Night, HD, Cloud Camera Review & Giveaway!!!

Are you in the market for a great Wi-Fi Baby Camera that will allow you to monitor your child on your smart phone or tablet? Look no further than D-Link^® Wi-Fi Baby Camera (DCS-825L). This Baby and Child Camera comes with a free mobile app loaded with features to ensure parents never miss a moment.

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The DCS-825L Baby Camera features HD video, integrated motion and sound detection, temperature sensing, instant push alerts, night-vision technology, integrated lullabies, and video recording. The D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera is the most versatile baby monitoring solution available on the market today, providing at-home and remote monitoring for multiple users using their own mobile device and the new free mydlink^™ Baby Camera Monitor app and service.

“The D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera has already been recognized as one of the most cost-effective, full-featured baby monitoring solutions available today by receiving a CES Innovations Honoree Award,” said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “Our baby monitor helps parents feel in control, whether it is watching your baby, selecting lullabies, or just checking to ensure the temperature in the room is comfortable.

Setup of the Wi-Fi Baby Camera with the free mydlink Baby Camera Monitor app is easy and advanced features like two-way audio, motion and sound detection, and automatic night vision with infrared LEDs allow parents to see what’s going on both day and night.”

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The Wi-Fi Baby Camera can easily connect to an existing Wi-Fi network for local and remote monitoring (via Internet connection) and can also be used even when a wireless network is not available by wirelessly connecting the mobile device directly to the camera for instant local monitoring – ideal for use while traveling.

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The camera also features motion, sound and temperature sensing technology that can trigger instant push alerts to notify parents if something is amiss and a microSD card for auto-recording to ensure no details or special moments are overlooked.

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This camera was so easy to set up and I loved the fact that I could use my smartphone or tablet to monitor easily even away from home. Great camera for baby, child or even your pet. The music feature is sweet and I love the shape and style and that you can interchange the pink and blue rings. The temperature feature is really nice and can alert you to sudden shifts in heating or cooling. All around a great choice for a high quality baby/child camera monitor.

More About the Wi-Fi Baby Camera

Recognized as an International CES Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree and 2014 IF Design Award recipient, the Wi-Fi Baby camera represents the next generation of baby monitoring solutions:

HD Resolution/Pinch-Zoom* – Provides rich detail and high image quality; pinch and zoom capabilities to see things up close
Mobile App Support – Three easy steps to set up the camera and then enjoy local or remote monitoring of your baby on a mobile device with the free mydlink Baby Camera Monitor app (available for iOS and Android devices)
MicroSD Card Slot – Automatically records video on a microSD card when motion or sound is detected; replay recorded video clips
Record Video Clips – The mydlink Baby Camera Monitor app allows you to take snapshots or video clips and save directly to your mobile device for viewing and sharing
Automatic Night Vision – See your baby up to 15 feet away in the dark via night mode
Micro USB Power Input – Ideal for traveling and on-the-go monitoring, the baby camera can be powered by an external battery pack (not included)
Temperature Sensor and LED* – Temperature display available on the Baby Camera Monitor app; receive push alerts when temperature levels are outside the set range
Instant Push Alerts – Receive push notifications anytime noise or motion is detected
Sound/Motion Detection – Sound/motion sensor triggers push alerts or recording
Lullabies – Five pre-recorded lullabies to help soothe child
Two-Way Audio – Listen to and talk to your baby
mydlink Service – Remotely watch your baby on your mobile device via 3G, Wi-Fi, or 4G LTE
Color Coordinated – Apply pink or blue rings to personalize camera for your baby’s room

Availability and Pricing

The D-Link Wi-Fi Baby Camera (DCS-825L) is now available for $179.99 at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com, Walmart.com, and throughout D-Link’s vast network of retail and e-tail outlets in the United States. Detailed specifications are available online at www.dlink.com/.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook and Twitter or D-Link’s blog.

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May 10, 2014 · 8:55 pm

C-SLIDE Webcam Cover 1.0 Review & Giveaway!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Do you ever get the feeling Big Brother is watching? If so, you may wonder if anyone is able to hack in and spy on you through your webcam on your laptop, desktop computer, monitor, smart TV, PS4, Xbox Kinect and some other External Web cameras. The C-SLIDE Webcam Cover 1.0 is a patented design that works with all the devices I just mentioned and will protect you from unauthorized spying eyes.

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Product Features:
Super Thin: 1mm thick so laptops are able to shut with ease
Length: 1.5”
Height: .5”
Applications: double sided tape
Durable : made from high-grade plastic
Won’t Scratch: designed to open and close without harming the camera lens

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The C-SLIDE is available for purchase at C-SLIDE, eBay, Amazon, Open Sky, and Etsy

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· 1:38 am

Montagne Jeunesse Facial Masques Review & Giveaway!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and I can tell you after the stress filled week I have had, I am looking forward to some quality family time and much-needed R & R. Home improvements are stressful and this week has left me with one nerve. I am definitely planning some “me time” where I can de-stress.

I have the perfect way to do it too, using one of the new Montagne Jeunesse masques I received recently. Made with only natural ingredients, the fun, easy to use masques are bursting with delicious ingredients to cleanse, purify, refresh and soothe your skin. They keep your skin looking fabulous and you will be glad to know they are organic, vegan and cruelty-free!

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The assortment I received consisted of Pomegranate & Passion Flower, Green & Ginger, Raspberry & Mango, Aloe Vera & Willow and Cocoa Butter & Cream. Easy to apply and will dry so you can just peel it right off. These are a real treat and I am looking forward to using the deep cleaning Passion Flower and Pomegranate tomorrow.

I would love to use it while laying in my new whirlpool, but since a certain tile contractor I won’t mention is still not finished with our bathroom, I will do the best I can, and just let the wonderful aromas take me away to a beach paradise. In the 15-20 minutes that it takes to dry and be ready to peel off, I can certainly lie back and just imagine waves crashing to the shore as I lie on the warm sand. Ahhh! Happy Mother’s Day All!!!

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May 7, 2014 · 12:08 am

Lakeshore, Are You Ready? Game Show Review and Giveaway!!!

It seems the end of the school year is gaining on us. During the summer it’s important to keep your children engaged in learning, but that can be difficult since they want to have fun instead. A great way to combine the two, is by playing a new series of play-at-home games designed to prepare children for the next grade of school by Lakeshore. The games are called Are You Ready? Game Shows and they are available in grades Kindergarten-5th grade.

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This new set of innovative learning games provides an easy way for parents to prevent summer learning loss and improve children’s school performance in the coming year. Perfect for summer learning, these games target the most essential math and language skills needed for success in school—while keeping kids engaged as they take on the exciting role of game-show contestant!

I received Are You Ready For 2nd Grade? Game Show for review and played it with my first grader. He was very motivated when he saw the realistic play money. I was amazed at how engaged he was and how well he did answering the questions. You start with the first set and move on to the subsequent sets keeping track of each question with a handy chart that lets you note if the child answered the question correctly.

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The chart easily lets you see skills your child has mastered or if they need extra help in a specific area. When your child answers the question correctly they get the dollar amount of the card as a reward. My preschooler quickly wanted to play and I am going to get him the Are You Ready for Kindergarten? Game Show to play over the summer.

Lakeshore is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings and one lucky blog reader will win an Are You Ready? Game Show in whatever grade level K-5 they like! Thank you Lakeshore for the review game and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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May 5, 2014 · 11:56 pm

“Count on the Subway” Book Review & Giveaway!!!

Count on The Subway by Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender is a delightful children’s book that tells what it’s like to ride the subway counting all the way. My little ones love this book especially since they hear all about the subway from their sister who attends school near NYC.

This book was very timely since she will be graduating in a few weeks and was hired as a GIS Analyst with New Jersey Transit. So trains, subways and everything transportation is big around here.

So if you have a MetroCard of if you have never stepped foot on a subway, this book is a ticket to ride for all. Everyone can experience a taste of navigating through NYC on this counting adventure!

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1 MetroCard, Momma and me.
Down 2 flights—to catch the 3.
4 turnstiles, singers 5.
A rumble, a screech . . . the train arrives!

This bright, young counting book is a delightful trip through the New York City subway system. Hand in hand, child and mother see colorful subway signs and funny passengers, watch trains screeching by, and make new friends. With bold illustrations and a playful, rhyming text, this is not only a counting book, but also a tribute to New York and a sweet story of a child and parent navigating the city together.

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May 2, 2014 · 9:45 pm

Yonanas, Healthy Dessert Maker Review & Giveaway

With the unofficial start of Summer at the end of this month, cool, refreshing treats are so timely. However, while ice cream on a hot day may be delicious, it can pack on the pounds if you’re not careful. There’s a great way to cater to your ice cream craving with a healthy alternative.

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Yonanas, healthy dessert maker takes frozen bananas and other kinds of frozen fruit and turns it into a soft serve style dessert. You simply freeze bananas without the skin along with frozen fruit you can buy like mixed berries, mango, pineapple etc. Let the fruit thaw for about 15 minutes at room temperature and then run it through the Yonanas machine.

I was impressed with how easy it was to make a yummy, healthy treat with the consistency of ice cream. It tasted like a fruity sorbet. You can add chocolate or top with sprinkles or other toppings if desired. For easy cleanup the components are dishwasher safe!

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