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Snack Taxi Review and Giveaway

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Do you go on a lot of outings? Fishing? Camping? Picnics? Our family does and we always have too much trash. Not too good for the environment. We have been trying a few different options for this problem. We have tried BPA free biodegradable baggies and more. The only problem is, that with biodegradable baggies still leave lots of trash. About their company Our mission here at snackTAXI is to make high quality, affordable reusable bags that empower everyone to reduce waste, while embracing business practices that respect our community, environment, and Earth. I invented the first snackTAXI way back in 2003 as a way to stem the tide of plastic ziplock bags that flowed from our house to the landfill when our 3 kids started school! We were packing over 500 lunches every year, and had definitely fallen prey to the easy appeal of the ziplock baggie. snackTAXIs are easy too - really! They are made in our rural Massachusetts workshop by talented (and fun!) local sewers - we are committ

Glow Bug Diaper Review and Giveaway

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There are so many different cloth diaper companies out there. Glow Bug is a cloth diaper company that sells their cloth diapers in a bulk amount. Their diapers come in 12 pk of either boys or girls designs with 18 cloth inserts. •Each set of 12 diapers are packaged in a free wet bag!!! •Two sets of cross-over snaps through the waist band for a perfect fit around newborn tummies •Double rows of snaps with square tabs for a trim fit through the hip •2 hip snaps to prevent "wing droop" •Four size settings fitting babies from birth through potty training (7lbs-35lbs) •Coordinating coloured snaps for every print •Waterproof flaps in the front and the back of each diaper to prevent leaks •Double gusset through the leg for an extra barrier of protection •NEW SlimDry™ fabric keeps baby’s skin dry without the bulk •Two openings in the pocket makes it easier to get the absorbent inset in and out •Snap-in inserts to keep it in place while baby’s on the move $150 each set

Smoobee Brush Review and Giveaway

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Does this look like your house? My girls hate their hair brushed by anyone but themselves. The Smoobee is not like any of these plastic brushes. This is nice hard wood. It isn't heavy though. My neice screams every time a brush even gets brought out into her sight. I brought this brush out to use it on her and she started screaming. "NO, AUNT TRACEE"!! So I started telling her that it was not a regular brush it was a special brush that was made so that she wouldn't hurt. Here is a picture of her getting ready for church and she has the brush. She was combing her own hair and even has a smile on her face. See how happy she is? This is not normal for this child when a brush is around. Having the right brush makes a world of difference. Smoobee was uniquely designed to effectively brush through hair without snagging or catching. It works! It’s great for straight hair, wavy hair, and curly hair. For intensely curly hair, it will still take much effort but at least S

Professor Child film Children and Grief Review

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This video is not just a documentary. It is children speaking to children about how grief has effected them. Some of the children have lost a dad. Some have log siblings. Some have lost grandparents. But each one grieving in their own way. Have your children lost someone and you didn't know how to tell them? Or you told them and it was just too over their heads? This can happen. We are grieving along with them. Sometimes we don't remember that our kids are young and need us to be there for them. I truly believe that sometimes kids learn better from other kids than they do from adults. But each child is different and each grieving process is different. If your child is grieving I would sit them down and watch this with them. This is a 40 minute video or courageous children telling you their story. This is good for grades K-12 to watch. It costs $34.99 for the film and they have a free workbook that includes over 40 pages of exercises that go with the film. You can

Cool Gear Review and Giveaway

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Check out Cool Gear for all your travel and cup needs. They sell Chillers, Travel Mugs, food storage, lunch boxes and so much more. They even carry products that you can customize! I hate buying a product and a piece of it gets lost and you can't find a replacement for that piece anywhere. Guess what? This company carries the replacement parts. That is so smart of a company to do that. Great for picnics and special outings. They also carry children's products. http://stores.coolgearincshop.com/-strse-3526/14oz-Razor-double-wall/Detail.bok These 14 oz Double Wall Razor travel cups cost $7.99. Detailed Description: •BPA Free •Insulates hot or cold •Spill proof •Graphic band •Top shelf dishwasher safe •Available in 4 colors These come in green, brown, pink and purple. Each one though has a cute pattern. Both of these cups that I received were great for on the go. Neither one of them leaked. I am truly glad I found this company. I plan on buying my cups from them

What's Your ISTA? Review and Giveaway

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Do you have something that you do that stands out to people? My sister in law collects books, she always has a new one. They have a shirt that says Book-ISTA, it definitely defines her. If these unique shirts were for boys I would totally get my son the Zombie-ISTA. My husband loves Bacon. Boy they have the best shirt for him too All teens need this one: Ok, so are you a Twilight fan? I am and guess that they have/had Their shirts run to an XXL in some. The rest up to XL. Each shirt runs about $21.99. All shirts are made with 100% ringspun cotton. The shirt we received was a strong material. Not a flimsy cheap shirt. I was pleased with the weight of it. My daughter loves her shirt. I did not get her Drama-ISTA for acting. I got her the shirt because I always call her my drama queen. We have gotten a few comments on it when we go out. All comments have been about what a great idea this is! You really should check them out! This would make a great birthday, Mothe

MN8 Review and Giveaway

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mn8 is a small, powerful, drug free magnetic device, which attaches discreetly to your underwear. Every month simply attach your mn8 to your under clothes in the pelvic area at least a day before and during menstruation. So I was very skeptical about this product. Come on most of us take motrin, heating pads, pamprin and other pain and pms aids just to get rid of period pain. How is a little pink plastic object with a magnet attached going to help with this pain? I decided since it wasn't that time of the month when I received this I would have to wait. The next day I got one of my migraines. I was in pretty bad shape so my husband suggested that if this can help with period pain why not head pain. He stuck it on the back of my shirt near the tag and sent me to spend some time in bed. This did not take away the migraine but did seem to make a dramatic dent in the pain. Finally, the other day I was able to use this for what it was intended for. I just stuck the magnets toget

Motorworks Wooden Car Giveaway

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With having two boys in the house it definite that they will love cars and they do! I have more cars piled in a tub than I can count.  Manhattan Toys makes a line of build-able and customize-able wooden cars that my four  year old son loves! MOTORWORKS is the only line of customize-able wooden toy vehicles, accessories and play sets. MOTORWORKS vehicles have an amazingly detailed body of European Beech wood, married with a durable, convertible chassis and snap on custom accessories. All this offers an exciting new concept in realistically styled wooden vehicles that are tons of fun and offer the full experience of customize-able vehicle play. The MOTORWORKS collection includes three different trim levels:  Street Series  Speed Series   Extreme Series Built for infinite possibilities, these vehicles are uniquely designed with a common, convertible chassis and durable vehicle parts that can customize any vehicle in the line! Key add-ons i

What's Your Ista? Giveaway

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  Marlee is a school guidance counselor and a designer, who wants to save the world and make it more beautiful at the same time (peaceista). Amy is a special education teacher, who is a self-described word nerd (wordista or nerdista?) who loves the idea of creating new words with a clever sounding suffix. Between us, we have 5 children to put through college, I mean, who we are raising. Marlee and Amy have been friends since they met in the "transfer student" line at Clemson University in 1986.   Our kids are tennisista, zombieista, spikeista, artista, and pizza-ista (which is just fun to say—try it).   How It All Started Dig if you will this picture, over a glass or 2 of the house merlot, we lamented the current state of the economy and our husbands' job prospects. Someone said something like “Forget fashionista, I’m a recessionista.” Next thing you know, we are all throwing out other ista ideas. We got to thinking that it would be fun to create Ista T-shirts. Part of o

Post Game Review and Giveaway

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Post Game is a company that specializes in Body washes, shampoos and 3-in-1 washes for the athletes in your life. Post Game Body Wash comes in 6 different sports. Football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, basketball and hockey. Each bottle cost $6.95 for 8 oz. Each one is a light blue color and smells really clean. My son is a 6ft 1 inch tall football player. We received baseball to test and he still smelled really good after his shower. Each one of these washes is Developed by Athletes, for Athletes. They are made from natural products Sulfate Free Paraben Free Phthalate Free Extra Conditioner Extra Lotion Sport Fresh Scent The shampoos are also $6.95 each and 8 oz. These also come in the 6 sports. Full of extra lotion and conditioner and a great sport fresh scent Postgame is truly the best product available for athletes. The Postgame 3-in-1 wash is great for taking to school for after a game. It hits all 3 needs for them. Shampoo, conditioner and body wash in one. Each

Carseat Canopy Review and Giveaway

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This is a perfect item for the picky mom! I looked and searched and drove myself crazy trying to find the perfect set for each of my children. I did not like any of the designs or colors that the stores had. With the 3 older children they didn't even have girly colors. It was blacks, greys, blues, and greens. But with Carseat Canopy you can choose the color and designs. You can have a unique seat. The Whole Caboodle comes with replacement for the sun shade piece on the car seat, u shaped head support pillow, car seat bucket cover, baby lap blanket with the minky underside and cotton outer side and car seat canopy with minky side and cotton side. I hated throwing a blanket over my children's heads. I always felt like I was going to smother them. Or if I threw the blanket over the handle I worried the blanket would fly off, and did a few times, and then the baby would get cold. This cover is made so that it gives you a way to hold the handle and still have the canopy keepi

Brothers-All-Natural Giveaway

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Welcome to the Brothers-All-Natural Giveaway! Hosted by Miss Frugal Mommy and Sponsored by Brothers-All-Natural "Brothers-All-Natural is proud to provide America with a healthy snack option, made from 100% fruit with no additives of any kind. Fruit Crisps are truly one of the best healthy snacks for kids and adults in the market today." One winner will receive the Disney Sampler Pack Fruit Crisps sampler pack You can learn more about these delicious and all natural snacks and discover a coupon code for the Brothers-All-Natural website on Miss Frugal Mommy's Review These are yummy healthy snacks! Enter to win in the Rafflecopter below, all entries will be verified, giveaway is open to the the US only. a Rafflecopter giveaway Disclosure: Miss Frugal Mommy and Five Lil Bass In Tow is not responsible for prize fulfillment. Miss Frugal Mommy received a product for free in exchange for her honest review. I was not compensated for this post. This giveaway is no way spon

Blogger opportunities

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- Multiple FREE Blogger Opportunities From Sparkle Me Pink- Sparkle Me Pink has some fantastic opportunities for you guys !!! SMP has 3 companies she is doing reviews for that are willing to sponsor a giveaway as well There may even be more coming up too Sign up to participate in all 3 giveaways or just for 1  You decide :-) Sign Up HERE Sign up ends 4/10

Perky Jerky Review and Giveaway

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Perky Jerky has great turkey and beef jerky. There are so many different companies with so many different ways to make jerky. These are all natural, tender pieces of jerky. I did not have to saw the pieces with my teeth or yank pull on it to separate. Very easy to chew. That is a big plus in my book. Another plus in my book is that these are low in calories, fat and carbs. These are also high in protein! Are you worried about MSG in your food? There is no MSG or preservatives. I hate it when I buy food and can't read half of these ingredients. There aren't any of those in this. There are 7 natural ingredients in the marinade for these jerky pieces. Guarana is what makes it tender. What is Guarana, you ask? Guarana is a creeping shrub native to Venezuela and northern Brazil in the Amazon rain forest. The fruit are small, bright-red, and contains black seeds. Guarana seeds are rich in caffeine and contain up to 4-8% caffeine, more than coffee beans, which contain approximate