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Friday, December 28, 2012

Nuko Apple Apps- educational and fun

Children games are all going digital so I love when I find fun and educational apps for the iPod. So I could wait when Nuko asked if I would be interested in reviewing their new apps called Monsterology and Animal Planet wildlands.

A bit more about NUKO Animal Planet wildlands cards and app: 
Collect the full set of 60 NUKO™ Animal planet wildlands cards: Collect, trade, learn about, and interact with 50 exotic animals, from giraffes to gorillas, lemurs to leopards, plus play with 10 customization cards that alter the environment, such as volcanic eruptions, or customize animals, such as zebra striping. Each animal card has a beautiful photograph of an animal with its name on the front, and its corresponding 3D model plus educational facts and figures on the back. Tap a NUKO™, run Wild: When the NUKO™ cards are tapped to the screen of an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, the animal on the NUKO™ card magically springs to life within the 3D world!

Nukotoys’ Animal Planet Wildlands combines the digital fun and adventure that children want with safe and educational content that parents demand. Within the app, kids can read educational facts about each animal, plus watch beautiful Animal Planet videos of animals in their natural habitats.

A little about Nuko Monsterology :
Monsterology is an innovative 3D turn-based strategy game based on the bestselling Ology book series. Players can collect the full set of 100 trading cards called 'Nuko' that magically come to life within the 3D game environment. Battle your way through twenty levels of gameplay. Spawn monsters, lay traps, play magical items against an AI opponent. 100 unique Nuko cards to collect. Varying level objectives offers ongoing replayability once the story mode is completed. Download the game for free in the App Store.

Our Opinion:
My kids couldn't wait to try these out! We downloaded the free app and was playing in minutes. We still havent figured out how to tap the cards to the iPod and all but the kids have really enjoyed playing the fun games and learning all about the animals. I love that the app is free and the cards are really cheap! This is a definite fun app for kids and even adults! So head to the Apple App store and download it today!

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Belly Buds review

Do you know a pregnant lady or are you one? If so I got a great new invention to share with you. It's called Belly buds and it is amazing and I wish I had it when I was pregnant!

Belly buds are specialized speakers that gently adhere to the belly and safely play music and sounds directly to the womb. Did you know a baby's hearing is fully developed in utero at about 20 weeks? It is true! I think this is amazing because when I was pregnant with my kids my babies would get so active when I was talking to them or singing. I knew they could hear me and I knew they loved it. Even when my husband would talk to my belly I could feel them move closer towards him to listen. It was so fun!

But what is so good about Belly buds is it gets the music and voices to baby safely and easier then trying to sing to your belly lol. I am also a strong believer that when the baby is born that what ever music or sounds you did while pregnant seems to calm them. I used to sing Mockingbird when I was pregnant with my son and whenever he was fussy after birth I would sing it and he would immediately calm down to listen. It was a calming familiar sound to him and it worked wonders. From that on with all my pregnancies I sung a special song to my baby in my belly and it worked them same every time. Now I just wished I had Belly buds it would of made singing to them so much easier plus studies have proven that playing classical music to baby in utero calms them and seems to help them learn better when they get older. Trust me what does it hurt to try right?

Belly buds come with one set of speakers that attach to your belly with or without adhesive. It comes with 4 pairs of adhesive. it comes with 1 audio splitter so you and baby can listen at the same time to the music. It also comes with a handy storage pouch to hold everything. This would be a great gift for a baby shower or Christmas so get yours today! You can even check them out on Facebook or Twitter.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

300 Sensational Soups recipe book review

Baby it's cold outside! Time to break out the soup recipes to warm you up this cold, cold winter. If you were like me and don't have alot of recipes then I got the perfect book for you. It's called 300 Sensational Soups!

This wonderful recipe book has tons of tasty mouth watering soups. I honestly can say there is a soup for everything now even dessert. These recipes are easy to use and most are fairly cheap to make. Best of all every soup I have tried my family has loved. My 4 year old's favorite is the Wild Mushroom and Orzo with Italian meatballs. The whole family adore the Butternut Squash Soup. Even my mom loved the Pork and Scallion Wonton soup recipe. There are so many recipes that you are bound to find a few you will want to try if not all.

So if you love soups you have to try 300 Sensational Soups. You will love it and so will everyone else. Plus this awesome recipe book make a great Christmas present for the foodie in your family!

Nature Box review- perfect for healthy snacking

I must tell you my biggest weakest with eating healthy is snacking. I love snacking. I am not much for big meals but man I love snacking through out the day. I try to snack healthy but when your in a rush and so crazy busy I don't always grab the healthiest foods. So when I heard about Nature's Box I was very interested!
The company's healthy snack box delivered to your door concept makes healthier snacking easier and provides busy people with a convenient way to have nutritious, wholesome, and minimally processed snacks always on-hand throughout the year. For less than $20 a month, a NatureBox includes 15-20 servings of 4-6 items 'curated' by a nutritionist and sourced from local growers and independent food suppliers across the U.S. Every snack included in the box is free of high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, trans fats, artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors. With measured portions, NatureBox snacks make it easier on snackers to resist over-indulging in unwanted and unhealthy calories. The company also gives individuals the option to 'customize' their NatureBox by choosing non-gmo, low sugar, or gluten-free boxes to fit their dietary preferences. That sounds awesome!
I got the November box to try it out and I absolutely fell in love with the packaging of the foods being green and still pretty. The variety was awesome and it all was so delicious. We got a bag of Carrots Chips which is amazing with some yummy dip. We got Cinnamon Spiced Granola which was so tasty and a great healthy morning snack for us. The kids absolutely adored the Crunchy Ranch Peas. They reminded my of corn nuts. The Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Seeds were amazing. My favorite snack was the Chipolte Maple Almonds. They sweet, crunchy with a bit of a spice and I loved it.
Each month the boxes are different so you can try something new and not get burnt out on one snack. The best part not only will you get a safe, chemical free healthy snack box but for every one sold NatureBox donates one meal to its partner organization Feeding America that feeds 37-million hungry Americans every year. That is awesome! So if you are worried about what you and your family snack on and want something healthier you have to check out Nature's Box you will be glad you did!

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Great gifts for new babies or pregnant ladies giveaway ends 1-4

Do you have some one that is expecting in your family to buy Christmas for or baby shower gift for? Or how about a brand new little one born just in time for Christmas? Well I got the greatest gift idea for you. http://ediapercakes.com/ has just what you need and want.

Ediapercakes is a adorable online stores that has fabulous diaper cakes that are to die for. I have a niece who is expecting here second child in February and its going to be a little boy and I would love to get her one of these adorable cakes. I am leaning towards the cute frog one since my niece is in love with frogs. These adorable cakes come with diapers, toys, baby tolietries, pacifiers and so much more. They make the perfect gift. So check out Ediapercakes. They are on Facebook and Twitter and Pinterest as well. You will love them and so will they. Make them oooo and aawww over your present this year!

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Saturday, December 15, 2012

Thinkfun Pathwords Jr review and giveaway ends 1-4

We love games at our house that we can all play together. It gets them off the computer and Wii to enjoy family time. Another fun thing we enjoy doing to exercise our brain is crosswords and word searches. The kids all have their own word search book and have so much fun doing them. So when I got ask to test out Thinkfun's Pathwords Jr. we could wait to see what it was all about.

About the game:
This clever word search puzzle brings the fun of our popular PathWords game to younger players! Players exercise verbal and spatial reasoning as they place Tetris-style puzzle pieces onto the challenge grid so the letters under each piece spell a word. PathWords Jr. engages young players and builds vocabulary skills with clever graphic hints and funny word play. An ideal game to instill a lifelong love of word puzzles and logic games. Includes • Game Grid with Storage for Puzzle Pieces • 1 Spiral-bound Booklet with 40 Challenges from Beginner to Expert • 6 Colored Puzzle Pieces

This game is like a board game version of the word searches. It has all types of word search in all levels from just a few words to many words. I love that then my 4 year old can play it as well as my 14 year old. It is easy to play and such a great game that would make a awesome present for someone special!

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Petite Treats cookbook review

I absolutely love cooking especially treats with my kids. Now I try and manage not eating too much of the treats so when I got the chance to test out Petite treats cook book we couldn't wait. Especially this time of year!

Book Synopsis:
Full of mouthwatering baked goods, Petite Treats is packed with sweets that are as irresistible to the eye as they are to the palate. Thanks to these tiny portion sizes, you can enjoy all your favorite treats while keeping indulgence in check. With gorgeous full-color photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, Petite Treats proves that good things really do come in small packages.

We have thoroughly enjoyed this book. The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients are simple and reasonable. Even my older two have made some of the recipes and loved it. Some of our favorites are the whoopie pies, the tiramasu, and glazed pumpkin scones as well as some of the mini donuts are mouth watering. Petite Treats  is a great gift to give to some in your life who loves cooking and treats and make sure to pick one up for you as well. 

Friday, December 14, 2012

Simone France Body duo review and giveaway ends 1-4

I am all about keeping my skin healthy. I have my morning regimen of moisturize, scrub and cleanse. My night regimen of cleanse, tone and moisturize. That is just my face regimen but you bet I don't forget the rest of my skin either because I have such dry, flaky peeling but oil in some areas skin. I you a body scrub and moisturizer to help with the rest of my body too. My favorite brand to use is Simone France. I loved the last regimen I used so when they asked me to try their new stuff you bet I jumped at the chance.

Simone France Body Duo is the great new set that comes with a body scrub that leaves your body feeling smooth and rejuvenated. It also comes with some great body moisturizer. What I love about this set is my skin is so sensitive to products and I can actually use this without breaking out in a rash plus my skin has never looked better. It is a definite must have for every one! So check it out!

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SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS great Christmas movie night

SANTA PAWS 2: THE SANTA PUPS

Disney Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and HD Digital
November 20, 2012

Synopsis:

The North Pole has a new litter of playful pups! However, when the frisky foursome—Hope,
Jingle, Charity and Noble—practically destroy Santa’s Workshop with their mischievous
gamboling, they realize the best way to prove that they’re responsible enough to become
Santa’s Helpers is to show how well they can spread the Christmas spirit all by themselves.
With help from a magic crystal, they start granting everyone’s wishes. But their good
intentions backfire when one unhappy boy asks that Christmas go away forever! With his
wish impetuously fulfilled, and the joyous spirit quickly disappearing from the planet, Mrs.
Claus and the pups have to find a way to reverse the spell—or risk losing Christmas
forever!

Our Opinion:
My kids adore movies with animals in them. They loved the first Santa Paws movie so I knew they would want to see this one. We have family movie night every Friday or Saturday and I love finding movies the whole family will sit and enjoy. This was one of those movies. We laughed and screamed and had fun watching these cute little puppies run, play and be mischievous like puppies do. This is a must see movie this holiday season and would make a awesome socking stuffer! So head out and get your copy of it today!

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this film to review. All opinions are my own.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

1st Step Liquid Vitamin B12 Complex will keep you going

Tis the season to be busy! Between finals at my school, 6 kids, all the holiday parties and cooking, and shopping as well as wrapping and more. My head is spinning and I really have no time to sleep, eat, think or even take a nap. I am mentally and physically exhausted! This last 2 months have been a whirl wind and I am glad it is finally starting to calm down. I am definitely not a super hero or super mom so how did I even try to keep up? It is simple with 1st Step Liquid Vitamin B12 Complex.

So I know your thinking not energy drinks they are bad for you and you would be right thats why this is not a energy drink. This is a natural vitamin called B12 that naturally gives you body energy and make you feel rejuvenated. No harsh chemicals, no sugar, no jitters and hard crashes. Just a vitamin that boost you bodies on energy supply. It tastes great and works wonderful. Compared to the other brands out there this is by far the best I have had and I will continue to use it. It is even safe for me to take daily which is great for this crazy busy mom. So if you need that extra boost be sure to pick some up today at Walgreens, Bi-Lo, or Kroger Stores. You will be glad you did! Here is also a $4 off coupon to help you save http://1ststepprowellness.com/blog_promo_1012/4_coupon_blog_1012.html