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My Living Stories iPhone & iTouch Apps *Review and $25 iTunes GC Giveaway*Closed*

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Many of you know how much I love My Iphone! After being a blackberry lover for years I thought I wouldn’t have that same love for the Iphone.. Wow I was wrong!  I use my Iphone for everything including entertaining my kids with it!   My Iphone has saved me many times when we are out in public.

I have found many great Kid Apps, and the latest is Living stories apps.

The My Living Stories apps combine beautiful artwork, narration and interactive features in an easy to use platform that is perfect for preschoolers to read along all on their own, without any help.

My Living Stories are a great solution for entertaining on-the-go or as an aid for teaching children to read at home. The apps allow for your child to read along with English narration or read the stories themselves.  Interactive sounds and animation bring stories to life.  Another great feature is the ability to record your own voice to go along with the story (this feature requires an iPhone or iPod Touch with microphone capabilities).  My Living Story classic stories include Princess & the Pea, King Midas, the Tortoise & the Hare, Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

Jada will be starting Kindergarten this fall so these apps are perfect for her! She loves the pictures and the fact that she can read along.  I am very impressed with the apps. I would love to see more of these to pick from!

NOW FOR THE BEST PART! One lucky winner will win a $25 Itune Gift card!

To Enter Just tell me which My Living Stories story they would like the most? I will pick the lucky Winner August 6 @ 6PM EST. Readers may enter the contest on multiple blogs but are only eligible to win one iTunes gift card as part of the My Living Stories contest. This contest is open to US and Canadian readers

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I am participating in the My Living Stories program by Mom Central on behalf of Decode Entertainment. I received 3 free apps and a gift card as a thank you for my participation.


CONGRATS THE WINNER WAS Mari….

Breyers Smooth & Dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches *Review and Giveaway*CLOSED*

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Summertime evokes the greatest memories: those of lazy days, long nights, time with family, and delicious ice cream treats! It’s time to revive those memories — and create some new ones. There is no better way to stay cool then some delicious Ice Cream!  It would also be nice if that tasty ice cream wasn’t loaded with fat and calories which is why I would recommend Breyers’ Smooth & Creamy Ice Cream Bars and sandwiches.

The new Breyers Smooth & Dreamy ice cream bars and sandwiches prove an excellent treat for me at the end of a long day. With six rich and creamy flavors, including Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Vanilla Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Vanilla Fudge Brownie, and Triple Chocolate Chip, Breyers Smooth & Dreamy bars and sandwiches offer something for everyone. And with no artificial flavors or colors, 160 calories or less and 4-6g of fat per serving, and delicious mix-ins and swirls, these bars and sandwiches make for refreshing snacks and desserts

Even all of my fellow chocolate covers can’t complain about a delicious triple chocolate chip bar with chocolate ice cream, a chocolate fudge swirl, and dark chocolate chips all dipped in a chocolate coating that is only 130 calories and 6g of fat!  That is much less than the 210 calories in a single Hershey’s bar with triple the chocolate!  These bars definitely won’t ruin your diet!  ice cream

The chocolate covered strawberry bars are only 120 calories and absolutely delicious.  The kids and I have one every so often after a long hot day.  Sometimes Princess Jada has to have 2!  We didn’t care too much for the Vanilla Fudge Brownie Sandwiches however; But Overall I think these are great as the creamy light ice cream sacrifices no flavor but offers it with less calories and fat.  At a price of $4.29 for a box of 6 they are extremely, and did I mention they have fewer calories??

Also check out the  spin the wheel of delights. instant win and sweepstakes game Breyers has going on right now. When you spin you may just win instant prizes like a day at the spa, maid for a day, free Breyers Smooth and Dreamy and other great prizes. There will also be a grand prize of $10,000 cash and a day with celebrity trainer, Kathy Kaehler. Head on over to the Wheel of Delights daily to take your 3 spins.

NOW WIN SOME!! 2 Lucky Readers will win (1) Free Coupon for Free Breyers’ Smooth & Creamy Ice Cream Bars or sandwiches. To Enter Please tell me which one you would like to try! I will pick the Lucky Winner  8/2/10  @ 6PM EST.

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Breyers and received products necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Oxy Clinical a new way to Fight Acne *Review & Giveaway*

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Acne affects 85% of Americans at some point in their lives, which makes it the most prevalent skin disease in the country.  Among teenagers, about 90% develop acne, and it can last all their teen years. Many adults also have acne; Adult acne affects 25% of all adult men and 50% of adult women at some time in their adult lives.  I am 30 and still suffer from mild acne. I really thought I would outgrow when I got in my 20’s!   Acne is what doctors call a chronic condition, which means it can last for years—even decades in adults. Because there is no cure, the key to a clear complexion is control and prevention with the kind of medicated daily maintenance therapy.  Luckily the vast majority of acne breakouts can be successfully treated with topical over-the-counter medications

OXY’s focus on the “science behind skincare” has led to the creation of their new Clinical System which incorporates patented technologies with prescription-strength ingredients to ensure a quick and discrete solution to acne, or what my daughter so eloquently calls “the bane of my existence.”  OXY Clinical delivers a new level of treatment technology in a system that can be applied on a daily basis in our home.  Each of the system’s three treatments contains an advanced delivery system technology that helps the product work continuously over time. This allows OXY Clinical to provide clinical results without a prescription while remaining gentle enough for everyday use and it won’t over dry skin.


The OXY Clinical Clearing Treatment penetrates deep into pores killing the bacteria, while the Advanced Face Wash uses AcneShield technology to unclog the pores and fight flare-ups.  To complete the treatment process, the Hydrating Therapy delivers nutrients to replenish acne-prone skin while fighting blemishes and controlling oil.

The products’ patented, acne-fighting technology is clinically shown to eliminate 99% of acne bacteria in 8 hours. So what does this mean to you and your teen?  In short, it works; and when an embarrassing breakout appears, that’s what matters.

I have been using this product for a week and I can all ready tell a difference!  I admit I have spent a lot of money over the years and tried a lot of different Acne products.  I didn’t have any dry or itching symptoms like I have with other well known product that is heavily advertises on TV and magazines. . *Cough* Proactiv.  Even if you’ve tried other products that haven’t worked for you in the past, OXY® Clinical could be the solution you’re looking for. I would recommend you to try it today! To Get yourself a free OXY Clinical sample head on over to the site and enter your info today!

WIN IT!  One Lucky Winner will win a OXY® Clinical Acne Solutions Pack. To Enter tell me who you would like to win this for! I will pick the lucky winner 7/29/10 @ 6 PM EST.

OXY® Clinical Advanced Face Wash

2% salicylic acid

OXY® Clinical Clearing Treatment
ACNE TREATMENT
5% benzoyl peroxide (micro-encapsulated)
Prescription-Strength Acne Bacteria Reduction

OXY® Hydrating Therapy
ACNE TREATMENT
0.5% salicylic acid

OXY® Hydrating TherapyACNE TREATMENT

0.5% salicylic acid

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Oxy Clinical and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate

Congrats the winner was
Lynn!!

Diaper Pail Test Drive – Diaper Genie

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If you read my last post you know that I was involved in the Diaper Pail test Drive tour From Mom Central. Where I tested 2 of the biggest name brand Diaper Pails.      The Diaper Genie has been around for a while.  I remember having one when my oldest was a baby.   Time sure has changed.

With the Diaper Genie II Elite System is incredibly simple to use with its foot pedal for hands-free disposal.  The taller ergonomic design means it’s easy for you to hold your child and dispose a diaper at the same time. Just step, drop and go. The Diaper Genie II Elite System takes care of the rest. To empty the pail, use the internal childproof cutter and seal. Diapers and odors are gone in an instant. Double-Lock design seals in odor keeping your baby’s room odor free. It has five-layer refill with odor-barrier technology. Foot pedal allows for easy, hands-free disposal unlike original Diaper Genie System, no twisting required.

Product Description

Antimicrobial. Odor-inhibiting. Hands-free. Words only a mother could love. Parents and babies alike can enjoy the fresh smell of their nurseries with the Diaper Genie II EliteTM Advanced Disposal System. This next generation Diaper Genie is #1 in odor control and includes other new features to make diaper changing more hygienic and easier than ever. The Double-Lock design and multi-layer film seals odor into the pail and out of your nursery unlike an ordinary pail and plastic bag. Diaper Genie II EliteTM System is the only pail with Ultra-Fresh* Antimicrobial Protection built into the plastic to inhibit odor-causing bacteria. Diapers only touch the film, not the pail, so there is one less thing to clean and less worry. Plus, the Diaper Genie II EliteTM System is incredibly simple to use with its foot pedal for hands-free disposal. The taller ergonomic design.

Being a former owner of the older Diaper Genie I already thought this would be my favorite one. However, even with some nice changes I am not that impressed.  Don’t get me wrong the Diaper Genie is still a very great diaper pail but with anything it has its con’s.  I love that the new design is taller and also has the foot pedal. Now what I hate is the older diaper Genie twisted each diaper up in the plastic and makes a chain of diapers to throw away and this one don’t.  I was not really pleased with that because I felt that helped control the odor control better.  I also had more odor control issues with the Diaper Genie than the Munchkin Arm & Hammer pail. each time the pail is opened to deposit another one, the room is immediately filled with that horrible smell.  However, I have read other reviews say just the opposite.

My Older kids decided to put this together before I had a chance and I had a hard time Fixing it so Just make sure you read the instructions because if you put something together wrong, it is very hard to get apart to correct.

Over all I rate this product a B+

I am a member of the Mom Central community and I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central, sponsored by Diaper Genie, and received a free Diaper Genie diaper pail and a free Munchkin Arm & Hammer diaper pail to facilitate my review.

Diaper Pail Test Drive – Arm & Hammer by Munchkin

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Last month I was chosen to participate in the Diaper Pail Test Drive blog tour Thanks to Mom Central.  I was given two different popular diaper pails Arm & Hammer by Munchkin and Diaper Genie.  I’ll admit I usually just use those scented diaper bags and skip the pails.

The Arm and Hammer diaper pail by Munchkin uses the odor-eliminating power of baking soda, combined with the patented self-sealing system to lock odors away. The pre-filled, vented baking soda dispenser sprinkles baking soda each time the lid is closed and continuously absorbs and eliminates odors even when the pail is not in use. The patented self-sealing system automatically seals the bag when the lid is closed and keeps it sealed when the lid is reopened. The disposable refill bags, each of which can hold up to 25 diapers, shut tight with a snap and can be easily tossed and replaced without cutting or tying.

I liked the baking soda dispenser at the top. I think that helped a lot. At First I will admit I didn’t like it! The dispenser kept falling out and I would become annoyed but then I figured out I was supposed to screw it into the top, not just pop it in like I had been doing. So once that was fixed I was happy LOL. Another feature that I like is that you can refill the little cartridge that holds the baking soda on your own; you don’t need to buy a new cartridge every time, so that helps save some money.

After using both of the Diaper pails,  I Think that I actually like this one  By Munchkin the best.  I also found that Munchkin Arm & Hammer has the refill bags that come with Baking Soda & Lavender Scent. So I can’t wait to see how well that helps controlling the odor more.


I am a member of the Mom Central community and I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central, sponsored by Diaper Genie, and received a free Diaper Genie diaper pail and a free Munchkin Arm & Hammer diaper pail to facilitate my review

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