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Jack Franklin Ties Review and Giveaway!!! 3 Winners!!!

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Jack Franklin ties was born after years of paying too much for high-quality ties.  As good as a nice silk tie that holds a nice thick knot is, no necktie is worth 100 to 200 dollars.  What’s worse, most ties under $50 seem to skimp on the small details that turn a piece of neckwear into something you can be proud to wear.

Jack Franklin’s goal is to provide the highest quality ties at the lowest possible cost.  They do this by limiting their channels to the online environment, where they don’t pay for real estate, land, or rent.  They also only carry the best designs, so they don’t have to raise margins to make-up for poor selling ties.

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My husband recently went to the Jack Franklin website and chose a few ties.  There was such a large selection to choose from it was not an easy feat.  The ties arrived neatly packed and are very high quality, colors are great and these ties will certainly be quite a fashion statement.  You can also order without fear because all Jack Franklin products are backed with a a worry-free quality guarantee.  Their no questions asked  return policy is valid now or three years from now and just that should show you that they know their ties are quality.

What makes a Jack Franklin tie unique?

Not all ties are created equally.  Anyone who has worn a 150 dollar tie knows the difference texture, silk quality and thickness make in how the knot ties, how the tie hangs, and how it looks on the suit.  Most expensive ties aren’t over 100 dollars because of the tie itself, but because of the real estate a store costs, brand ego that adds to the price, and margins designed to make up for other items.

Jack Franklin doesn’t have any of that.  Here’s what they do have:

  • Silk – 100% of the highest quality silk
  • Woven ties – An added layer of quality which adds texture to the designs
  • Italian weavers – only the finest ties are made on the finest Italian weavers
  • Wool interlining – a good tie is defined by its weight. All Jack Franklin ties contain an extra layer of wool interlining
  • Hand sewn

 

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Febreze Holiday Collection Review and Giveaway!!!

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Christmas is almost here, and one of the things I love to do, is to make my house smell yummy with holiday scents. When you have guests over for the holidays, it is always nice to have your house smelling nice. So I was happy to oblige when Febreze contacted us to review a sample from their Holiday Collection! They sent me a gift pack of their limited-edition Cozy Vanilla Sugar which included a candle, Air effects air refresher and 2-in-1 NOTICEables scented oil plug ins! I love to have the scented oil plug in going all day, making my house smell scrumptious  and if I need a quick refresher of the smell, I can spritz a bit of the Air effects. And of course I love to have a candle burning, so the special edition candle is a nice treat! All of these products have the same scent, so it’s not all weird with different smells wafting around, they compliment each other instead. The Cozy Vanilla Sugar scent makes my house smell of cookies and goodies all day, and puts me in a festive mood! I love that the candle doesn’t have an obnoxious sticker on it, it is just a simple, unadorned, glass jar that goes with any decor!

Febreze also offers these other warm holiday scents for a limited time:

  
Apple Spice & Delight: The warming scent of fresh-baked apples coated with sweet cinnamon (available only online)
Cozy Vanilla Sugar: Sweet as notes of vanilla that comfort you like a cocoon of blankets
Cranberries and Frost: Rich as ripe cranberries and frost on a white winter’s day
Glistening Alpine: As soothing as a tree-lined mountainside glistening with the scent of pine
Winter Magic & Glow: Crisp as sunshine-lit icicles in fresh, frosty air
Holiday Bloom & Cheer: As cheerful as a chorus of holiday aromas blended with winter blossom
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I think the Apple Spice & Delight would smell divine this Christmas season! Check them all out on their website! 
 
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Zuo Modern, Phante Chair Review and Giveaway!!!

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If you are looking for an accent for your child’s room or baby’s nursery that is decorative like a sculpture, functional like a chair or bench and a wonderful accent, I have just the thing.  The Phante Chair from Zuo is an Elephant chair that can stand up to a stampede of kids without looking any worse for the wear.  We have had an orange Phante in our home for a couple of months now and I can attest to the fact that it has been sat on, stood on, rode on, used as a table and used as a stool.  After all the use the finish is not scratched or marred in any way.  Any thing spilled on it wipes right off and it looks brand new.  I am very impressed that it does not scratch or scuff and it is super cute.  My three-year old likes to sit on it and work at their kid’s table as it is the perfect height and more fun than the regular chairs.  Phante comes in great bright colors to truly accent any room.  The Phante Chair is available for purchase on Amazon.com.

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Constructed with children in mind, the Phante kid’s chair is made out of durable, scratch-free polypropylene; kids will find a jungle adventure on the Phante, while parents have peace of mind from breakage.

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Emerson Creek Pottery, Honey Pot Review & Giveaway!!!

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My little ones love whole milk plain or vanilla yogurt with honey drizzled on it.  They have that for breakfast a lot and they like to put the honey on themselves.  A honey pot can be a great way to  serve your honey whether you use it in tea, on toast or any other way.  Emerson Creek Pottery has some beautiful honey pots in many different designs and colors.  I especially like the Summer Peaks Honey Pot because it reminds me of the mountains where I live, in my favorite season of the year.  This hand-painted Honey Pot is so beautiful and will delight your family and guests.  The honey pot is microwave and dishwasher safe, 100% lead free, and made in the USA.  The wooden honey dipper makes it so easy to dispense the honey.  This honey pot would make a wonderful gift for a tea drinker or any one that loves honey.  Mommy Ramblings is adding the Emerson Creek Honey Pot to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light 2 Review and Giveaway!!!

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The holiday season is upon us and you probably have more family coming to your home now than any other time of the year.  I have a huge family and so it seems like we are either traveling or having guests over.  Whether traveling with a baby or toddler or entertaining family that does, the BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light 2 is such a great product.  This travel crib is so light and comes neatly packed in a carrying case.  It is not cumbersome at all and will take up a very small footprint in your car.  It is so compact when folded and can be stored on top of a closet or under a bed.  Perfect for grandparents to keep for when their grand babies come to spend some time, excellent to keep at a vacation house or even vacation rentals for guests.

This crib could not be easier to set up you simply unzip the case and remove the mattress, then you remove the crib and you simply just shake the legs into the locked position, and put the mattress in.  Folding is just as easy in reverse.  I am really impressed with how light and easy to set up and take down this crib is!  You can purchase this crib from Amazon.com and other online and specialty retailers.

 

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RedEnvelope Unique and Personalized Gifts Review!!!

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RedEnvelope was launched in 1999, with the mission to make gift giving for every occasion easy and fun.  The name RedEnvelope comes from a firmly held belief in Asian cultures that the color red is an auspicious symbol of happiness. Gifts are often presented in a simple red envelope – a timeless tradition that carries with it well wishes of prosperity, good fortune, appreciation and love.

I recently placed an order with RedEnvelope.  I ordered 2 long sleeve kid’s  States T-Shirts for my 2 little guys and a personalized Christmas Ornament.  I thought the State T-Shirts were so cool.  My five-year old loves to identify states and so having New York featured prominently on the front along with his name and in his favorite color, make this shirt a big hit.  I also ordered one for my three-year old in his favorite color.  The third thing I ordered was a personalized ceramic rectangular Family Christmas ornament which I had personalized with all seven of our names.  This ornament is very nice but the imprinting on the ceramic is at a bit of an angle, it is also a little hard to see the names since they are just imprinted without color so everything is the same color.  Other than that, it hangs from a red ribbon and comes packaged in a red drawstring bag.

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You will find so many great gift ideas from RedEnvelope, they really have something for anyone even your pets!

I was provided with a gift code in which to order the items above but my opinions are my own.

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Bic Mark-It 36 Piece Fine Point Permanent Marker Set Review & Giveaway!!!

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Are you extra crafty during the holidays?  Do you like to make gifts that are unique and made with love?  I have been doing a ton of crafts this holiday season.  It is so nice to have the right supplies when you are crafting.  The Bic Mark It 36 Piece Fine Point Permanent Marker Set will help you embellish and create beautiful craft projects.  As a Smiley Circle Blogger, I was sent a Make Your Own Coaster Set which consisted of  a 36 Piece Marker Set, a container of Mod Podge and  4 ceramic tiles.  It was simple to use these markers for some free hand designs that I drew on the tiles. I sealed the finished product using the Mod Podge but I would caution on using that sealer, it tends to cause the colors to run, so I think if you are planning this, perhaps using a spray sealer.  I also plan to cover the bottom of the time with felt so that it will not scratch surfaces, but I think you get an idea of how easy it is to create with these great markers.  You can go to the Bic Mark-It website HERE!

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Bixby & Co., Chocolate Bar Creations Review & Giveaway!!!

Bixby & Co., LLC is committed to creating nutritious and natural chocolate products. Our chocolates stress “real foods” that are artisanal as well as natural, and have a flavor that reflects a simpler past but also ventures with zest into the future. The ingredients are all natural or organic, free of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) and additives. Committed to a better community and world, we source our ingredients from green and fair-trade sources. Our family history of adventure and our personal travels inspire us to create products that contain unique combinations of exotic spices, pure chocolate, healthy nuts and dried fruits.

I was eager to try Bixby chocolate since they are not too far from me in upstate NY.  I was recently sent a variety of bars to sample and they are like nothing I have tried before.  The bars are filled with lots of delicious, healthy ingredients like dried bing cherries, walnuts, Vietnamese Cinnamon, hazelnuts, strawberries and more.  The Heart’s Delight was one of my favorites, this 72% Dark Chocolate bar is filled with strawberries, Ceylon cinnamon, and almonds.  Another one I really liked was the To The Nine’s Chocolart Bar which is made with organic white chocolate, pistachios and almonds; packed with  colorful orange/red Goji berries that are full of powerful antioxidants.  There are so many great bars even some with chipotle in them.  You have to check out their site!

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SmartLab Toys, Car Design Studio Review & Giveaway!!!

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For boys and of course, girls too that like to design  dream cars, the SmartLab Car Design Studio will be a huge hit.  Even though my five-year old is younger than the suggested starting age of 7 for this toy, he was able to still have a lot of fun and was very proud of his car.  The design studio comes with car bodies and then tons of cling on wheels and other car parts kids customize their ride with.  When they have it the way they want, they can put it on the LED light tablet and trace their design, then they can color it in and put the finishing touches on. Best of all the cling car parts can be used again and again so they can create an endless fleet of dream machines!  Mommy Ramblings thinks the Car Design Studio is a great gift idea for the creative kids on your list this year and so we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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Kids can create countless cool rides using 101 car parts and a high-tech, custom-designed LED-powered light tablet! From Mustangs to Civics, from Lamborghinis to Beetles, it’s a crash course in detailing out custom cars from scratch.

Components:

  • A book to customize a garage full of cars
  • 4″ x 9″ LED light tablet
  • 6 acetate car bodies
  • 95 car body accessory clings
  • 10 colored pencils
  • Sketch paper

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*Winner of the Creative Child Preferred Choice Award
*Winner of the Parents’ Choice Recommended Award
*Winner of Parenting Magazine’s “Top 25 Toys of the Year”

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Winning Moves Games, Super Big Boggle Review and Giveaway!!!

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One of my favorite memories from when I was younger was playing Boggle and then Big Boggle with my family and friends.  It was my mom’s favorite game and it always reminds me of her when I see those games.  It is amazing that no matter how many games go by, it is always a go to game to play.  A friend I have not seen in ages told me recently that one of her favorite memories of my mom is how she always played Boggle with us.  So, I was really excited to find Super Big Boggle at Winning Moves Games.   My mom is no longer here with us but we all love this game in our family and like I said it gives us great memories.  One thing we always liked was that it is not a mindless game, it makes you think and it is so much fun!  Mommy Ramblings thinks Super Big Boggle would make a super family game for under anyone’s tree this year and we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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A super-sized 6×6 grid including the NEW double letter cube and NEW blank cube! Thirty-six letter cubes and a 4-minutes timer provide a fresh challenge with every game!

 

  • Ages:8 and up
  • Players:2 to 4
  • Contents:36 letter cubes, stylish cube grid and dome, 4 minute sand timer and instructions.

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