Expressionery.com Review + 40% discount code!

When I was a little girl my favorite thing in the whole world was to have something, anything with my name on it. It was hard to come by, Fiona, was (it still isn't) a popular name in the U.S. So, my Mom always had stationary with my name on it. I loved it! I have to say I wrote a lot more letters!

Thanks to Expressionery and BzzAgent, I was given that opportunity again. I have to say I love the notecards that came. They are beautiful and ME. I have to give myself a little credit, I did get to choose.

Here are the notecards that I chose:



Now, you don't like those have no fear - Expressioneary.com has something that will work for you. Have an idea and want to design it yourself - perhaps your blog logo? You can do that too!

They have a million products - calendars, journals, announcements, address labels, recipe cards, etc. The list just goes on and on. Have a little reader that needs to have a Jonas Bros book tag or perhaps Hannah Montana, they have that too. All of the prices are very reasonable. Still not sure, well, do we have the deal for you! BzzAgent and Expressionery are giving my readers 40% off their orders right now, use the code BZZ40 to get your discount.

I tried this discount and ordered cute book labels for big boy's two teachers - with that code it was about $12 (without shipping - I had to express to get these here before the holiday party). That was for 32 book tags each! I mean really, that price is amazing!


While I was given notecards to try, the thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.....no other compensation was received.

Sunglass Warehouse Review & Giveaway

I was so excited when I was contacted by Mama Bzz and Sunglass Warehouse to not only review BUT also host a giveaway!!!!! Who doesn't need or want a new pair of sunglasses by this stage of summer!? ( I also feel that we should vote to move the first official day of summer back!).

There is something for everyone at Sunglass Warehouse. I found styles my husband loves with me that was no problem. I love sunglasses as much as I love flip flops. And I love some flip flops!

Here is a brief overview of the Sunglass Warehouse - free shipping on orders over $25, all sunglasses are under $20, 365 day returns, UVA/UVB protection on all styles.

Here are the sunglasses that I selected:



I am wearing these glasses everywhere. They've been in the pool, the bottom of my purse, shoved in my locker at work, "played" with by the baby, flung on the floor. These suckers have withstood all of this (without even a scratch!). I have to say I'm extra happy with all the baby stretching the head isn't loose at all - still fit like a glove!

I'm so happy to have these glasses in my possession - oh and did I mention these glasses are on sale right now for under $14?!

BUY THEM
Go to Sunglass Warehouse, order yourself a pair. You won't be disappointed!

WIN THEM

Hee Hee! I'm giggling for you really! I scored one of my precious, lovely peeps a $20 Gift Certificate! YEA!!!


I want to thank Mama Bzz and Sunglass Warehouse for allowing me to participate. I was given a pair of sunglasses to try but no other compensation was received. The opinions expressed here are my own. This giveaway will end on July 9th at 11:59 pm CST. Winners will be chosen via random.org. Please leave your profile public or leave me a valid email address so I can contact you if you win. Good luck friends!

CoverMate Food Covers - Review and Giveaway

So, I had a party. I think I mentioned that yesterday. A big party which meant a lot of food! Lucky for me, I was given the opportunity to review CoverMate Food Covers. This is the season for parties - graduations, showers, weddings, etc. That being said a lot of food is in/out of our fridges, not to mention the picnics, going camping and all the summer fun.

You want to be eco friendly?!?! (without using tupperware?!?!) Here is your chance. These handy, dandy covers are designed to fit over your existing bowls. For me, I prepped the salads and the baked beans the night before - thanks to CoverMate, I was able to store the prepped food in their serving dish! Less dishes to wash - awesome. I like plastic wrap - but feel nature naughty using it - use it once and toss. Not with CoverMate - these covers go thru the dishwasher! How awesome is that?!?! My bowls and serving dishes are not one size fits all - lucky for me - neither are the CoverMate Food Covers. They have this awesome elastic bands that fit around just about anything!





And if you need more information you can view this video:



How do you clean these CoverMate Covers you ask?!?! The answer I already told you once - but you run these thru the dishwasher. You just place the CoverMate Food Cover inside out on a plate, bowl, cup, etc. and run the dishwasher. If you messed up both sides just flip it around and rinse under the tap (that's what I did). Worked like a charm!!!

Make your next gathering easy or just make daily dinner cleanup a breeze!

Now here are some offers you can't refuse:

CoverMate Food Covers has a great deal for my readers. You can go to their website - the link provided - request a free sample all you have to pay is postage (which is $3.95 + you will receive a coupon for $1 off your next purchase). AWESOME DEAL!!! Think of plastic wrap and how much one box of that stuff costs you - this is an investment really.....

CoverMate Food Covers has also generously donated a sample pack identical to the pack that I received - how cool is that?!?!

WIN IT!!!!!

1. Follow me publicly via Google Friend Connect
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3. Blog about this giveaway and leave me the link (2 entries - please post twice in the comments).
4. Tweet about this giveaway - once daily & as always leave a link - @misadventmomof3 is giving away eco friendly CoverMate Food Covers! Enter to win!!!! www.misadventuresofmomof3.me


Contest will end on Tuesday May 25th @ 11:59pm CST. This contest is open to my US friends only. Winner will be chosen by random.org and has 48 hours to respond to winning email otherwise another winner will be drawn.

GOOD LUCK!!!!







This is a Mama Buzz review. The product was provided by: CoverMate, Inc. While the products were provided the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

L'Bri Review

Skin care - what an issue. I am really lucky. My whole life, I've been blessed with pretty good skin. As I have gotten older, I've really tried to be good to my skin. I've used what I thought were really good products. I couldn't really speak to whether or not those products were natural.

I'd like to thank Debbie for giving me the opportunity to sample her product, L'Bri.

Let me start with a little product information:

L'Bri is an all natural product line. The products are aloe vera-based. The products are manufactured here in the United States, Wisconsin in fact. I had a lovely conversation with Debbie on the phone and she told me that we could have an opportunity to tour the plant in Mukwonago, WI. (my in-laws live in WI -so I'm up that way at least once a year!). What a fun idea to see the manufacturing plant where they make the products I put on my face. Clinque has never offered to bring me to the plant :)

I tried the Cleanser, Freshner, and the Moisturizer. I have to say that in a few days my face felt amazing! My husband who never notices when I color my hair noticed I had changed products for my face. He noted that my face was softer! WHO DOESN'T LOVE THAT?!?! I also was given a sample masque but haven't gotten there yet.

So go to Debbie's website and check out her L'Bri products. They are fantastic!



Debbie's L'Bri Website

and don't forget to check out her blog - Debbie's Blog

I received product samples for review but no other compensation was received. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser REVIEW

I was given the opportunity to review a Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser. Have you seen these in the store?!?! One word - AWESOME!

I was careful about reed diffusers in my house. I have a little boy. A little boy and the reed diffuser are like oil and water, they just don't mix. Until now! I have a secret, no spill weapon. The Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser uses Wood Wick technology.

The design is really pretty. Simple and elegant. I love it. The bottle itself doesn't have a big Febreze logo on it. The smell is so pretty. It isn't overpowering in my house and you can smell it everywhere.

The bottle has indeed been knocked over by a darn bouncy ball. I was really worried at first because it was on my husband's computer armoire. I went over to clean up and only had to stand the bottle back up. FABULOUS!

At Walmart, the Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser comes in a variety of scents - Willow Blossom, Pomegranate Mango, Green Tea Citrus, Cranberry Pear and Honeysuckle Orchid. I got the Willow Blossom. LOVE IT!!!

The Febreze No Spill Wood Diffuser retails for around $14.99 at Wal-mart.









ModernMom Insiders were given this product to test by Febreze but this in no way influenced my opinion and there was no monetary compensation for my reviews.

Jolly Llama Fruit SqueezUps

WHAT A HIT!!!!!! WE LOVE ICE CREAM IN OUR HOUSE!!! YUM!!!! The hubs and I are trying to watch our weight though. Yummy Ice cream doesn't typically fit into a diet - UNTIL NOW!!!! Granted it isn't ice cream - but man the Jolly Llama Real Fruit Sorbets are AWESOME! So tasty you won't even miss the cream!

Jolly Llama is founded by Mr. Scott Jacobson - who is a classically trained chef. The fruits used in these sorbets are picked at the peak of freshness. What does that mean to you? Well, it means the fruit is at it's peak freshness and flavor.

These yummy pops are all-natural, gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free and GMO-free. Meaning there is hardly anyone who can't indulge in one. I shouldn't really say indulge. These frozen fruit squeezups are only 80 calories. I could hardly believe it.

When they arrived it was a warm day here in Oklahoma. How did they get here? In a box on dry ice - so cold the kids were able to eat one right out of the box. So, I let the kids eat these outside. They came in 5 minutes later with sticky red faces (ahhhh the little cherubs). Wanting more - but alas it was dinnertime.



There are several flavors to choose from: Strawberry, Blueberry, Mango, Acai, and Raspberry. When I was contacted by Jolly Llama I was asked to select my flavors. I choose strawberry and raspberry flavors to sample. I made an excellent choice if I do say so myself - both flavors went like hotcakes. I had no mommy guilt handing these tasty treats over. One night I came home from work and there were only 2 left!!! I asked my husband what happened?!?! He said they were good and not to blame the kiddos - he ate them.

I asked if he could just leave me one of each to try. Well, when I tried them - it was SO good! I could see how he had problems eating just one. These little treats are delicious.

I know you are asking where can I buy these tasty little treats. The only bad thing - sniff - right now they are only available in Northern CA and Arizona. BUT - here's what you do, submit a request to your grocer to carry Jolly Llama Fruit Sorbets in their freezer section. I know I will. I thought I would submit a request at Whole Foods - since Jolly Llama is sold at Whole Foods in Northern CA. I also thought I would ask my parents to pick some up when they are in CA - not sure how they will get them to me.....but I will develop a plan.


If you live in Arizona and Northern CA - get some of these tasty treats - because I am green with envy that you can.


Other than the samples I tested no other compensation was received.

"BABIES"

"The adventure of a lifetime begins…
Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès, from an original idea by producer Alain Chabat, Babies simultaneously follows four babies around the world – from birth to first steps. The children are, respectively, in order of on-screen introduction: Ponijao, who lives with her family near Opuwo, Namibia; Bayarjargal, who resides with his family in Mongolia, near Bayanchandmani; Mari, who lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan; and Hattie, who resides with her family in the United States, in San Francisco.

Re-defining the nonfiction art form, Babies joyfully captures on film the earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at once unique and universal to us all."

IN THEATERS ON MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND - MAY 7TH


TRAILER




ENTER THE BABIES SWEEPS:






I am so excited by this film. I love babies (I think that my career kinda gives that away!). I love to watch and explore how other culture's mommy their babies during the first year of life. I can't wait to watch this movie! I'll have to ask my mom and maybe even go Mother's Day Weekend!








I received no monetary compensation for this post - I was entered in a sweepstakes for writing this blog post.

Label Daddy Review

Summer is quickly approaching which means the kids will be busy (they are already busy) but summer is off the charts. The kids are enrolled in many different activities in places that they don't normally go meaning people who don't know them. My oldest is extremely responsible. He hasn't lost a coat yet (knock on wood here).

The Little Queen on the other hand has made it her speciality to lose things (she gets it from me - I ALWAYS lose things). We have lost more than our fair share of sweaters, coats, hats, scarves, etc. I was thrilled when I was contacted by Label Daddy to review their product.

These labels are phenomenal and so cute! I was able to pick the style that I (I mean she) liked best. We ended up picking these precious Minnie Mouse Labels - the labels I got were laminated. The labels are safe to run through microwave, washer/dryer, and dishwasher (even without the lamination). I had so much fun - everything that girl touches now has her name on it. There are so many styles and designs to choose from. My son has already picked his labels and he wants the "Cars" labels for his camp things. Label Daddy has camp packs, combo packs, school packs and allergy packs. Now the allergy packs are awesome. None of my children have severe allergies, but if they did I would want to label everything with these especially their lunch stuff. ie NO NUTS!!! NO BERRIES etc. I would also want to note a bee allergy or something else severe.

Also there are zipper tags which are super neat. It just attaches to your child's zipper on their coat and BAM - it's labeled.

These are not the ugly labels I had on my things when I was growing up - these are fantastic. I have vivid memories of my mother standing for countless hours with her iron, ironing all of our labels onto our clothes. NOT THIS MAMA or you - thanks to label daddy - these awesome label are just peel ,stick and apply pressure. How cool is that?!?! There are simple application instructions on the website, but honestly - that is it - peel, stick, and wait to wash for 24 hours.

Here is a pic of the school pack including zipper tags (which I think are the coolest!):


The prices of these labels are extremely reasonable. The labels I received would be 50 labels for 24.95 (that price includes the fee for lamination). I keep asking myself - how much money I would have saved on replacing coats, sweaters, and hats if I had these labels. They are worth every penny as far as I'm concerned.

So if you haven't ever been over to Label Daddy, go check these labels out - get your kids stuffed labeled with something cute and reasonable in time for camp season, school, or just going over to friends.


Label Daddy provided me with medium labels with lamination for review - no other compensation was received.

Raw Energy Book Review

I have the pleasure of working with a woman who had just embarked on a raw food diet. I was fascinated by this diet, nothing is cooked above 120 degrees. I would watch her eat these meals that looked and smelled delicious (as I was eating something nasty from the cafeteria). Of course, being a mom of 3, there is NO WAY I could afford to purchase meals from a restaurant to feed us for 2 months. Lucky for me, I was contacted by Storey Publishing to a review a book by Stephanie Tourles entitled, "Raw Energy".






The book explains what a raw food diet entails. It is much easier than I thought. The first chapter of the book is what I would call, "Raw Food for Dummies". I learned so much by reading this section of the book. For instance, why is a raw food diet so healthy? Raw food is simply a way of having your body and your diet work for you to provide energy. The foods are nutritious, dense (meaning they will get you full with less), easy to prepare, portable, etc. The second chapter is raw food pantry 101. What foods are included in a raw food diet? There are so many - for the basics - nuts, grains, fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and sweeteners (honey, maple syrup, etc). There are some specialty ingredients, but I was amazed to read them and notice that I have seen some at my regular grocery store and a few that I would need to get from a grocer like Whole Foods.

After the raw food primer, Tourles begins with the recipes which are YUM! She opens with shakes and smoothies. On a busy morning, there is nothing better for the kiddies than a nice homemade smoothie. Tourles has some great ideas, like "Strawberry-Citrus Frozen Fruit Cream". There is a whole range of recipes in this book from breakfast to dessert to snacks and everything in between.

Some of these snack ideas are great for kids. Part of my problem with my eldest right now with his diminished appetite is putting snacks in his hand that are high protein (energy). Well this book has given me numerous ideas.

I learned from the girl at work that embarking on a raw food diet doesn't mean a diet of carrot sticks and celery. Instead, it is a diet that incorporates flavor, taste, and goodness. The possibilities are endless with a raw food diet. As someone who also has to lose a few pounds this give me great snack ideas for myself. I know that these snacks are nutrient rich and filling.

If you have a chance, if you are the least bit interested in a new way of thinking about food, preparing food, how to snack, or have a few pounds to lose. I urge you to pick this book up and have a great read and get some fabulous new ideas!!!

I know you are asking yourself, where can I buy this? I have the answer! Raw Energy by Stephanie Tourles retails for $16.95 and includes more than 125 recipes. It can purchased at Amazon or Barnes and Noble.




I want to thank Storey publishing again for the allowing me the opportunity to review Raw Energy. The opinions expressed here are my own and other than receiving a copy of the book, I was not compensated. I also want to thank MamaBuzz for making this review possible.

I found the Toy Solution

I am sure many of you have the same problem I do, buying toys at a store that has a great selection and superb quality. With 3 kiddos, I HATE going to the toy store. Solution, meet kids furniture. I know by the name you are not convinced. Yes, Allchildrensfurniture.com sells a wide variety of awesome kid's furniture, but the hidden gem, the toys they sell. They have toys for every age group and better yet there is something for every budget. I was so excited by the products that I found. I found something for each of my babies that I know that each would love:



When you go to kids furniture, take a look at the fabulous selection. I know that I was floored - you will be too!

Watch for a giveaway from Allchildrensfurniture.com coming soon! So, ladies and gentlemen start your browsing!!!!





I received no compensation for writing this post.

Flowerz in Her Hair

First of all I want to thank Amy from Flowerz In Her Hair. She is fabulous to work with. If you have a little girl, these bows are great!!!

The Flowerz in Her Hair website is full bows, headbands, bracelets, hair clips and so much more! The Beanies are so cute. My daughter saw one and I will be buying a beanie in the near future. LOL! The best part is that her existing bows will attach to the beanie.

I scoured the website for hours and had a difficult time narrowing down what I thought would work (because it ALL would work for her hair). My daughter has this thin, fine hair (impossible to work with). When the package promptly arrived, I was so excited. Here is what Amy included in the package:



I had asked for the alligator clips (but they have other kinds of clips - you customize that). The alligator clips have these awesome no skid thing (I don't know a word to describe it). But let me tell you for the first time EVER, her bows didn't move an inch.



Peanut looked really cute:



I have to say that we didn't do a lot of bows prior to Flowers in Her Hair because they never stayed in and they would inevitably get lost. My daughter's preschool teacher remarked that she has been wearing bows all week long. I've had other moms asking me where I got the adorable bows and I have to tell them about Flowerz in Her Hair. I have recommended these bows to them and to you.









This review was made possible by Mom Made That!. I did receive sample products to test and review, the opinions expressed here are strictly my own.

Cheap Cookie Cutters

I have a confession - I'm a holiday baker.

Breads, dog treats, candies, and OF COURSE COOKIES!!!!


I was sent these cookie cutters to test and review from CHEAP COOKIE CUTTERS. I was sent a set of Christmas Cookie Cutters - an angel, candy cane, snowflake, and Christmas tree.

Christmas Cookie Cutters

The cookie cutters were easy to use - very sharp (which is awesome not having to press with a ton of force for all 5 dozen cookies). The sharp edges also meant the cookies retained their shape when baking:


THE FINAL PRODUCT DECORATIONS BY THE KIDDOS


The cookie cutters also went thru the dishwasher really well. I hate hand washing!

There are a variety of shapes to select from. Did I mention I make homemade dog treats?! Well, Cheap Cookie Cutters also has a selection of dog shaped cutters!

Dog Shaped Cookie Cutters

They also have dog bone shapes:

Dog Bone Cutters

I'm excited by the endless opportunities like action heros, Spiderman, Star Wars, Nativity sets, alphabets, numbers, babies, professions (there was a gavel - haha!) and many more. If you don't find one you like - get this - you can even custom design your own cookie cutters!!! And the best part - you get a great quality product at a very reasonable price.