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Tommee Tippee, Closer to Nature Snowflake Bottle Set Review & Colour My World Giveaway!!

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Winter is here, and we’re excited to ring it in with a great winter related review and giveaway! Tommee Tippee asked us to try out their newly styled set of bottles and pacifiers. This new set, sold at Target, includes 3 BPA free, closer to nature bottles, and 2 pacifiers, all with charming little snowflake designs in shades of blue and gray. My baby is exclusively breastfed, so I was curious to see how he would take to these bottles which are designed to mimic the natural flex, feel and movement of a mother’s breast. He was a little confused the first time we tried it, but the second time he seemed to get the hang of it and drank the whole thing!
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The pacifiers are adorable, and my baby looks so adorable with them. I think the snowflake design is delightful, and with the winter season almost upon us, it’s the ideal time to use them! This set would be a cute gift to give to any winter arrival!
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Gaiam Watercress Aluminum Water Bottle Review and Giveaway!!!

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Are you drinking enough water?  It’s so important to drink water throughout the day especially during any type of exercise. Are you tired of drinking from plastic bottles that just create more plastic garbage for landfills?  Do you want a water bottle that’s easy to clean and made of high quality materials without toxins?  If you answered yes to the last 2 questions, then you should check out the Watercress Aluminum Water Bottle from Gaiam. The wide mouth of this bottle makes it easy to add ice cubes and to clean thoroughly.  The durable stainless steel is durable, non-toxic and 100% recyclable.  The bottles are BPA free and have no need for an inner lining.   Making a difference is as easy as changing how you drink your water!

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Watercress Aluminum Water Bottle Features:
  • Lightweight aluminum is perfectly portable
  • 100% recyclable, including the caps
  • Plastic bottle alternative
  • Leak-proof

WHY STAINLESS STEEL? 86%t of plastic water bottles used in the United States end up in landfills, taking up to 1,000 years to biodegrade. Americans are currently adding 30 million PET water bottles to our landfills every day. Transporting bottled water consumes approximately 1.5 million barrels of fossil fuels per year. Help reduce this number by carrying a refillable bottle. When you use a stainless steel bottle, your water remains free of unhealthy plastic residues.

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ChicoBag, Nomad Tote In Brittany Blue Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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Are you traveling this holiday season?  If you are and you have kids, you know for sure you will have a lot to pack.  Have you ever been on a vacation where you discover you need to buy extra luggage or bags to cart all the souvenirs or hauls from shopping you did while there?  I know because this happens to me all the time!  Wouldn’t it be nice to be prepared for that?

The Nomad Tote is such a great life saver for times like that because it can be stored so compactly in its own storage bag when not needed and takes up no room at all.  They’re great to have in the car, in your purse, to pack with you on trips and will act as a safety net.  Forget your beach bag?  Not a problem, with the Nomad, it’s there in a flash to hold everything you need.  It’s also machine washable so you don’t have to stress about a little dirt which is inevitable with kids.  Whether you pack it full for a weekend getaway, a trip to the gym, an outing at the farmer’s market or just pack it compactly for just-in-case, the Nomad Tote will not let you down!

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This large bag fits comfortably over your shoulder and has 3 exterior pockets and an interior zippered pocket.  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Nomad Tote makes a great gift this holiday season so we are adding it to our 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. 

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HomeRight, SteamMachine Multi-Purpose Power Steamer Review & Giveaway #CurbAppeal

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I am so excited to share the HomeRight SteamMachine Multi-Purpose Power Steamer with you.  This great steamer will be a lifesaver around the house and whether you are getting your home spic and span for the holidays or are in the middle of renovations like myself ,this little buddy will be your best friend!  It comes with lots of accessories to help you get in every nook and cranny, to do your floors, windows, even remove wallpaper.  It’s so simple to get started right out of the box, all you do is add water and plug in.  When the on board light signals it’s ready, you are good to go.  I have to warn you though,  you may get addicted once you see how great it works and want to steam clean everything!

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I use it on my quartz countertops to sanitize them prior to rolling dough out on them, to clean my cabinets, stainless steel cooktop, sink, refrigerator and so much more.  I’m thrilled to have this steamer to care for my brand new shower doors!  It will be a breeze to keep them looking great with this trusty machine.  It has safety features that parents with little ones will appreciate, if you have to step away, you can lock the steam gun and the lever cannot be pressed. There is an onboard compartment that stores a variety of attachments so they are secure and handy.  That gives me great peace of mind.  Use the attachments to extend the arm and attach the brush head with the floor cloth that will let you easily mop your floors.  The germophobe in me  appreciates that you can sanitize and clean so easily.

 

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Looking for a quick and easy way to remove wallpaper? The SteamMachine is the absolute fastest and easiest way to remove wallpaper, plus its chemical free! Simply use the steam plate to apply steam and peel the paper away. Get the most out of this multi-purpose steamer by using the attachments to sanitize and clean floors, stovetops, ovens, bathrooms and grills. The SteamMachine leaves behind no chemical residue and kills 99% of all germs and bacteria.

Use the steam mop to sanitize your hard floor surfaces; such as tile, vinyl and linoleum. The high pressurized steam blasts the surface clean and the cleaning pad wipes the surface clean. The canister comes equipped with two wheels to move with the attached floor steam mop as you clean.

The SteamMachine uses pressurized, high temperature, steam to loosen and dissolve dirt, grease, grime and kill bacteria. Its many uses include; kitchen counter tops, ovens, stovetops, bathroom fixtures and barbecue grills.

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Marika, Balance Collection For Yoga Review!!!

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My daughter has recently become very passionate about Yoga.  She is in graduate school and it is a major stress reliever and keeps her in great shape.  She goes as many as 6 times a week.  She has been expanding her Yoga wardrobe and recently tried out some items from the Marika Balance Collection. She chose the Marika Tek – Artificial Reality Galaxy Print Leggings and  Marika Tek-Solid Intuition Tank.  She remarked immediately with the softness of the tank and how it was softer and felt better than a brand she buys that is much more expensive.  She loved the leggings too, they were comfortable and fashionable and stayed put no matter the pose.  She even found they were nice to wear outside of class paired with a different top.  If you are looking for multi-sport active wear you should check out Marika.  Use Promo Code BRIGHT40 to get 40% off all bottoms.  Get 30% off your Balance order with code RELAX30.

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I received the above pieces at no cost from Marika in order to facilitate my review.  As always the opinions and views are entirely my own.

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

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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!

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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.
Adobe is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  Two lucky blog readers will win their own Adobe Premiere Elements 12!  Thank you Adobe for the review software and for sponsoring this creative giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!
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ZooGue iPad 2/3/4 Case Prodigy Review & Giveaway!!! #HolidayGiftGuide

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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.

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

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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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