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December 1, 2012 · 3:32 pm

“How The Grinch Stole Christmas” By Dr. Seuss Review and Giveaway!!!

How The Grinch Stole Christmas! is a classic book and I am sure most of us remember from our own childhoods.  My husband loves reading this to our kids and so do I, it never gets old.  That green Mr. Grinch is a mean one and those Whos down in Whoville are just minding their own business and celebrating the joyous Christmas season.  Little Cindy Lou Who even comes face to face with The Grinch who gets her a drink while he empties her house of the festive decorations and leaves not even a crumb big enough for a mouse.

His poor dog named Max who is forced to play the part of a reindeer and has us all feeling sorry for his terrible plight.  However, in true Dr. Seuss fashion, we know this story has a lesson and one that the Grinch learns that day.  Even though he took their gifts and the wrappings, the feast, the trees, and every bit of tinsel, he could not stop the joy that unites the Whos down in Whoville who start singing.  The Grinch is in awe, and wonders how can it be!  He took it all from them and yet they still sing.  A miraculous thing then happened to that nasty, old Grinch, it is said that his small heart grew 3 sizes that day!  See the Grinch realized something the we ought to much more, he realized that Christmas does not come from a store but perhaps just perhaps it means a little bit more!

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· 2:47 pm

Fa La La Christmas Board Book by Leslie Patricelli Review and Giveaway!!!

I have another Christmas book for you that will let you celebrate the magic of the season with even the littlest ones and not fear for ripped pages or drool causing any strife.  Fa La La is in board book format so it is sturdy and ready to take on babies, toddlers, preschoolers, road trips, being tossed and passed about.  Inside you will find the parents on a season long adventure with their little one from choosing the tree, decorating the tree, making gingerbread houses, making presents,  visiting Santa, greeting Carolers, the wait for Christmas morning, opening presents and then finally some well deserved family time together.

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November 29, 2012 · 9:46 pm

Challenge & Fun, Balance Board Labyrinth Review and Giveaway!!!

Are you looking for a toy that is well made, will provide your child with the activity they need to develop good balance and coordination.  Would you like something that you could use too for the same benefits?  If so I might have found just the thing.  The Balance Board Labyrinth by Challenge & Fun is great for kids and adults.  Children and adults have so much fun with this balance board that they are unaware of how good it is for them.  While they maneuver the balls along the groove they are developing balance, coordination, determination and patience. Move the balls from the outer circle to the middle, or for a little easier goal…move the balls from the inside to the outside.

Ethan had a lot of fun even though he is younger than the intended starting age, and it did not take long for him to feel more comfortable.  Luke is too little for the leg spread though he did try to give it a go.  I think this is excellent for kids in general, but for those that snowboard or take gymnastics it is a wonderful strengthening  tool for balance and coordination.  Mommy Ramblings thinks this Balance Board Labyrinth from Challenge & Fun  would be great for kids from 6-96 who are on your holiday list this year.  Mommy Ramblings is adding this Balance Board to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

 

As featured in the 2011 Shape Magazine Holiday Gift Guide!  Made in the USA from durable plywood protected with an attractive laminate.  Can hold adults up to 275lbs.  Kids 6 – 96 will love it!

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November 28, 2012 · 4:11 pm

Candle Warmers Etc., Snowman Illumination Fragrance Warmer Review & Giveaway!!!

A light dusting of snow has fallen here in New York and like the song; It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  With cold, snowy days and lots of visitors popping by, it’s nice to have our home as inviting as possible.  The Candle Warmers Snowman Illumination Fragrance Warmer is the perfect addition for the holidays but he can be put to work all winter to melt great smelling wax cubes and give you whole home the sweet aroma of fresh-baked cakes, or cinnamon rolls and many more great fragrances.

This darling snowman is just so adorable and so easy to get up and working right from the box.  All you need to do is unbox and unwrap him and set his hat upon his head, plug him in and turn him on.  You will then put in a cube or two of your favorite wax scent and in no time will be enjoying  a pleasing scent that will travel through your home.  The cord has a handy switch to turn the fragrance warmer on or off without having to unplug it and there is no open flame to worry about with children or pets.  If you are looking for a very jolly snowman to keep you company this winter, I think you have found him.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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November 27, 2012 · 10:54 pm

Gibout Blox Review and $60 Gift Code Giveaway For Gibout Blox!!!

Gibout Blox™ are each hand-made with the most luxurious minky fabric available, and all sides are textured to stimulate your child’s senses. These plush toy blocks are great for building, stacking, making forts, climbing on, making furniture, and whatever else a young mind can imagine. Until baby is old enough to stack and play with them, these work as super cute nursery decor. With their soft interior and exterior, these blocks are safe for any age and will grow with your child as he/she finds new ways to play with them. MADE IN THE U.S.A. Patent Pending.

 

Awards:
• Dr. Toy’s – 10 Best Toys for 2012
• Dr. Toy’s – Best Vacation Children’s Products Award Winner 2012
• Summer 2012 PTPA Winner (Parent Tested Parent Approved)

I was thrilled to receive these blocks for review and immediately my kids found clever ways to use them for climbing, stacking, sitting, jumping and much more.  I found they work great in my studio for props for sitting and posing.  They look great as nursery or kid’s room decor and are sturdy yet soft so that there are no sharp edges to lead to any baby boo boos.  There are so many great minky soft colors and patterns to coordinate with endless color schemes.  If you are looking for an unusual baby gift that will grow with the child, you should take a look at the Gibout Blox.

Mommy Ramblings likes the Blox so much that we are adding them to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide.  

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November 26, 2012 · 11:52 pm

“Cowboy Christmas” by Rob Sanders Review & Giveaway!!!

Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is on its way!  Bring on the Christmas books!  We recently read a very funny cowboy theme Christmas book.  Cowboy Christmas follows some hard-working cowboys who are very afraid Santa is going to forget them while they are hard at work wrangling cattle all day.  In the end, Santa definitely remembers them and the book has a heartwarming end.  If you are looking for a different Christmas book this is surely one that fits the bill.

Three grizzled cowboys—Dwight, Darryl, and Dub—are stuck out on the range at Christmastime, roping steers and wrestling Longhorns. Reminiscing about their childhood Christmases, they try to make the cowboy camp feel festive—and it’s no surprise that a cactus decorated with tin cans, and cows dressed as reindeer, don’t fill them with holiday cheer! But a surprise is in store for the Circle D dudes when Santa pays a visit to the cowboy campfire!

Illustrated by award-winning artist John Manders, this deluxe hardcover gives consumers what they expect from Golden Books: a high-quality book at a great value, ready for gift-giving.

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· 11:04 pm

Poopendous by Artie Bennett Review & Giveaway!!!

I have to admit I more than laughed when approached by Artie Bennett asking if I would like to review his number 2 book, Poopendous.  It is his second book but his number 2 book has a second meaning because the book is about poop.  If you have kids, you know that it is not uncommon for poop to be a subject of many conversations so this book is of great interest to them.  It is funny but covers all kinds of poop and some interesting facts like monkeys throw poop when they are stressed or that termites build their homes out of poop or that at county fairs cow poop is just great for tossing and how fly poop is just specks.  If your children are like mine this book will have great appeal and you will probably be asked to read it again as I was right after the first time.  If you are looking for an unusual book, filled with facts about number 2 then this is for you!

Rhyming couplets feature Professor Poopdeck and two young friends as he takes them on a type of poop safari. Words for poop (i.e. guano, number two, ca-ca), its forms and styles (cubes, tubular, wet and dry), and myriad of uses (i.e. souvenirs, a means of tracking and marking, housing insulation, food, fertilizer, fuel) are all conveyed with humor and a certain demand for respect. It’s a book that says: Don’t just flush this stuff away! While it may dismay and stink, there’s more to this stuff than you might think!

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November 25, 2012 · 10:39 pm

Polar Bottle, 22 oz Ergo Insulated Lifestyle Bottle Review & Giveaway!!!

I am excited to let you know that Polar Bottle has introduced a new hot or cold compatible lifestyle bottle featuring the new Half Twist Cap.  This large 22 ounce bottle is The Ergo is hot or cold liquid compatible and features the new Half Twist Cap.  This bottle will meet all your beverage needs whether hot or cold.  Great designs make these bottles look great and feature the reflective insulation technology found in the original Insulated Sports bottle.  This new bottle from Polar features an inner liner made from HDPE plastic #2 which works with hot or cold liquids.  The Ergo also features a brand new top called the Half Twist which makes drinking a breeze and spills a distant memory.  A Half Twist one way will allow you to take a drink and a Half Twist the other way will seal it right back up for you.  The cap features a medical-grade silicone gasket that seals tight for no leaks.

 

Mommy Ramblings thinks the Ergo would make a great gift this holiday season.  You could even fill it with treats for an extra surprise.  You can find the Ergo Bottle on our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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· 7:41 pm

Nesco, Snackmaster® Pro Food and Jerky Dehydrator Review & Giveaway!!!

I wish I had this dehydrator when my garden was in full swing this summer because it would have been so helpful to dry herbs, and dehydrate vegetables for use later.  I really can’t wait to try it out on all that this summer.  This dehydrator has 5 drying trays, 2 Clean-A-Screens and 2 Fruit Roll Sheets.  It also includes jerky spices.  This Snackmaster® Pro Food and Jerky dehydrator is one of the newest in the Nesco line and it is sleek and contemporary with 700 watts of drying power to dry food in just hours.  My husband did the testing by following a jerky recipe and using the included spices it was easy and quick and they loved the jerky.  I will be updating with fruit rolls but wanted to get this up since time is flying.  The unit is easy to clean and very lightweight.  I really can’t wait for spring and summer to try drying flowers as well.

Makes delicious Beef Jerky even turkey jerky, and fish jerky. Make trail mix, homemade yogurt, apple snacks, banana chips, dried soup mixes, dried tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew, mangoes, papaya and other dried fruits at a fraction of the cost. Make dried herbs and spices; also make potpourri and dried flowers for any occasion.

Features

• Adjustable Thermostat. The adjustable thermostat allows you to dry different foods at proper temperatures (95º-160º F), providing the flexibility to produce the best drying results.
• New-Powerful Top Mounted Fan. Top mounted fan and 700 watts of drying power generate maximum speed and quality for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, and jerky. Helps dry food in hours, not days like other food dehydrators.
• Expandable unit comes with 5 trays, but is expandable to 12 trays with optional Add-A-Trays®.
• Vita-Save® Exterior. Opaque Vita-Save® exterior helps block harmful light which destroys nutritional content of food being dehydrated.
• Patented Converga-Flow® drying system forces air down the exterior pressurized chamber (not through the trays). The hot air is forced horizontally across each individual tray, converging on the core for fast, even and nutritious drying. No flavor mixing and no need to rotate trays.
• This Model Includes:
• 5 Drying Trays
• 2 Clean-A-Screens®
• 2 Fruit Roll Sheets
• Original Jerky Spice
Mommy Ramblings thinks this dehydrator would make a perfect gift this holiday season so we are adding it to our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide!

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· 3:35 pm

NanoStyle, Black Onyx 24K Imprinted “I Love You 120 Ways” Pendant

If you are looking for an original gift idea for the women on your gift list, then pay close attention to what I am going to review now.  Whether it is your mom, your wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, or friend the NanoStyle, Black Onyx 24kt Imprinted “I Love You 120 Ways” Pendant is perfect.  This gorgeous pendant includes a magnifying glass that lets you see I Love You engraved on the pendant in 120 different languages.  What a beautiful way to show someone you love them. The tender love pendant is imprinted in 24K gold on a single black onyx stone and set in sterling silver, expressing love in 120 different languages.

All of NanoStyle’s  love jewelry is available in a 925 sterling silver, 14K gold or gold-plated setting of your choice. A silver chain is included with every silver pendant purchased and a gold filled chain is included with every 14K gold or gold-plated pendant.

My husband was so enthralled with this pendant when we received it.  He sat there with the magnifying glass marveling at the detail of the multiple languages and the clarity.  I have to admit, I have never seen anything like it and if you are looking for something unique this pendant definitely fills that requirement in spades.  This necklace will always remind the recipient of just how much she is loved.

This pendant is one of NanoStyle’s best-selling items with good reason.  NanoStyle will be adding a new rings collection as well as expanding their product line as a whole.  So if you are looking for that special gift this season be sure and check out NanoStyle.  You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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