Lilla Rose Flexi Clip Review/Giveaway

An exciting review and giveaway for you dear readers! It is from the company Lilla Rose.

Here is some product information:

The Lilla Rose product line centers around unique, functional, and well made hair jewelry. From our flagship Flexi Hair Clip, we have expanded to Hair Sticks, Orings, Hairbands, andBobby Pins. From there we rounded the line out with complimentarily designed You-Pins, Badge Holders,Necklaces, and Earrings.

My thoughts on product:

I was happy to be able to review this product. I decided to pick a flexi 8 clip. Here is a picture of the one I got for myself: 

Here's a couple of pics my daughter took of it in my hair:

These clips are really well made. Very easy to use and I am excited to try some different hairstyles using this!

Buy it: Visit Lilla Rose to view products and purchase one of like shown above or other exciting products. Visit HERE. (will also get you 25 extra entries in giveaway if you make a purchase!)

Win it: One lucky reader will win a certificate for one clip (or anything else on the website) with a value of $15 or less.

Extra info: become a Lilla Rose consultant to sell your own Lilla Rose Products. Great Opportunity for sahm's. Visit HERE for more info.

Please use Rafflecopter form below to enter - pls be honest in your giveaway entries! 

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Disclosure: I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post, for the sole purpose of doing review/giveaway. No other compensation was given and my opinions remain my own. 

New Arm & Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste - free sample

I recently was given the chance to try out Arm & Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste. I received some free samples from Smiley360.com

Here is some product information:

The makers of ARM & HAMMER® and Orajel® bring you maximum strength pain relief for a fraction of the cost.* Start relieving pain triggered by hot, cold, acids, and sweets with this low abrasion formula that is 40% more gentle to exposed roots**. Plus, it effectively removes plaque and surface stains without causing sensitivity. It’s the secret to eating without fear.

*vs. the leading Sensitive Toothpaste Brand
**vs. a leading Sensitive Whitening Toothpaste Brand

 What are some key benefits?

• Relief from painful tooth & nerve sensitivity
• Low abrasion formula
• Effective stain removal
• Deep cleaning
• Breath freshening
• Fluoride cavity protection

ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Toothpaste is available in three varieties:

• ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Whitening
• ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Freshening
• ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Multi-Protection

For more information about the NEW ARM & HAMMER® Sensitive Toothpaste click here.

My dentist suggested I use sensitive toothpaste. Especially for some of my back teeth - which can be sensitive. I tried this toothpaste & it is pretty good. And me being the penny pincher - really like that it is more affordable then some of the other sensitive toothpastes.

go here to get your free sample of Arm & Hammer Sensitive Toothpaste.

go here to join Smiley360 to get cool missions like I do.

Disclosure: I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post.  My opinions remain my own.

Teas' Tea by ITO EN Giveaway / Review

I received a cool product to review & giveaway. Here is some further information:

Product Description

A little more of a story: Yoga + Green Tea = the perfect marriage When we realized that Beth Shaw, founder of YogaFit, was purchasing our Teas’ Tea 2Liter bottles of Jasmine Green tea by the case, and Beth always carries around a 2L Jasmine Green Tea, it was clear that we could not ask for a better brand ambassador. The holistic lifestyle of yoga including the awareness of how you care for yourself body, mind and soul - and the health benefits and wellness of Green Tea is truly in perfect alignment.

“Like YogaFit, ITO EN is a leader in their category. ITO EN teas are natural, committed to health and top quality. I LOVE Ito En green tea because it is truly the only beverage that is anti aging, good for weigh management and gives me just the right amount of energy to get through my busy life. I drink it every day,” explains Beth Shaw enthusiastically, "Nothing Gets Between Me and My Ito En Jasmine Green."

About the Product: Each blogger will receive a 500ml bottle of our [unsweetened] Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea and a bottle of our low calorie [slightly sweetened] Teas' Tea. 

Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea: Authentically brewed, naturally high in tea antioxidants, entirely unsweetened / zero calories, and containing 100% or more of daily value of vitamin C - no wonder Teas' Tea Jasmine Green Tea is Beth Shaw's daily healthy habit choice. The Jasmine Green tea is infused with the scent of Jasmine flowers by alternating several layers of the flower within the green tea leaves
 prior to brewing. It provides a refreshing taste and soothing fragrance. More on the Jasmine Green Tea http://www.teastea.com/unsweetened/#jasmine_green

UNSWEETENED FLAVOR OPTIONS: http://www.teastea.com/unsweetened/  

LOW CALORIE FLAVOR OPTIONS: http://www.teastea.com/low-calorie/

More on Beth Shaw and YogaFit here www.YogaFit.com

My take on the product:

I received two products to try. The Jasmine Green tea and the Blueberry Green tea. I drank one & my son drank the other. He had the blueberry one & really liked it. I tried the other. These teas are really great and low calories too. I meant to get a picture of him drinking his tea - but he did so fast & we recycled them before I had a chance. Instead I got a picture of this - when I first received the package:

These teas are really refreshing and inspire a healthy lifestyle. We are trying to get healthy & eat and drink better products. Also trying to exercise more. We love bike riding as a form of exercise - and these teas will be great to have on hand after a bike ride :)

Win it! - One winner will win  2 bottles of Teas' Tea. Pls. use Rafflecopter below.

Edit: Update sponsor is offering this to two winners so picking 2 winners now (6/13)

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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.

Win a Spa Weekend from Bloom.com

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Bloom.com for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

I just found out about a really great giveaway, I would like to tell you guys about. Would you like to Win a spa vacation for 4 girlfriends! Well you can do that. And I would really like to tell all of you how you can do that. So please read on now for some more information about this.

Well how you can do that, is to join Bloom.com. All you have to do is join Bloom.com & you can do that for free. It's free to join Bloom.com and then you will have a chance to win a four girl luxury spa weekend. It will be all expenses paid at the 5 star Aria Hotel. Doesn't that sound so cool? I know I would really love to win this. How about you?

Would you like to learn more about Bloom.com? I would like to tell  you a little more about this website. Here is some information that I have just learned about it. Bloom.com is a social beauty network. This is revolutionizing the way women find and buy the right products. Wow! So Cool!

At Bloom.com you can read unbiased feedback on your BeautyMatches. And you will also be able to see what is trending in the world. Some more information - they have 10,000 items from 150+ top brands. Purchases come with free gifts and 10% back in Bloom Dollars. First time purchasers can get 30% back on their first order. 

So why not go over to Bloom.com and check it out. It is free to join this site. So that is really cool. And then you can be entered for the chance to win the spa giveaway. And also you can get some additional entries. For every friend who joins from your invite you can get an additional entry. So go check it out today!

Whitney Farms Products

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

I just love gardening! Don't you? I am growing some tomatoes, that are doing really well - I even have one little tomato growing on one of the plants already. Here's a picture of that little tomato.

 

My daughter and I also planted a window box. Full of pretty flowers. It is outside her bedroom window. Here is a picture of that. Aren't these nice? 

I would have liked to use some products from Whitney Farms® - but I just found out about them. They have organic soil - which would be so cool to plant with. I would love to have an all organic garden! 

Well I am also going to plant some herbs too. I have one mint plant that I still have to plant outside. I  hope to get some of the Whitney Farms organic soil to do that in. 

Another thing I can do is get some of their organic plant food.  I always like to give the plants, especially my vegetable plants some healthy food to give them an extra boost, along the way.  Here's a picture of the tomato and vegetable food by Whitney Farms.

I think my garden could really improve with these products. I mean they are all natural and no additives. They do not have artificial ingredients like other conventional plant food. So who wouldn't want that! If you would like a coupon for $3.00 off Whitney Farms, then click any of the links above to get one! Happy gardening!      

WW - After The Recital

Here's some photos I took of my son, daughter & husband after the dance recital. 4 days of recital stuff, done until next year! She usually just takes one dance class - next year she wants to take 2! Oh-oh

*all photos property of stay at home mom

New Nopalea Ultra

I want to relay to everyone some important information. Do you, or someone you know suffer from inflammation and it's related health problems? Well then you should read on.

Nopalea is the anti-inflammatory drink that everyone is talking about. And right now if you purchase Nopalea, by calling 1-800-203-7063 you can try it for free. You just pay $9.95 shipping.

You could benefit from this if you have Muscle, joint and body, Respiratory, Arterial, Digestive tract Widespread body cell inflammation. Nopalea is a delicious anti-inflammatory wellness drink. It contains rare and potent antioxidants that are scientifically proven  to help the body reduce inflammation. When taken daily it can help your body reduce inflammation, cleanse itself of daily toxins, and promote optimal health.

The rare antioxidants are Betalains and they have been scientifically proven to help the body. This is a 12 yr. old company, and  has sold over 3 million bottles. They are helping people to pursue physical, emotional and spiritual health. Their mission is to help people to achieve greater wellness. 

Inflammation is one of the leading causes of pain, so if you are suffering from this it really would be worth checking out this product!

Homemade Dog Food

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of homemadedogfood.com for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey guys - I just watched a really cool video and visited a webiste too. I want to share some information about it. 

This website is about how to make Homemade dog food. This is such a great idea - don't you think? With all the dog food recalls they have it seems like a good idea to make your own dog food. There was some various health scares for dogs associated with store bought dog foods. So it really makes sense to make your own.

It really seems like a lot healthier alternative for your dog. Like I said I was just watching a video. And it was about an Easy cooked dog food recipe. And it does seem like a very easy recipe to make. It basically almost just looks like a meatloaf recipe - you would even make for yourself. And you do add a few things that are special just for dogs - so they can get the vitamins and omega fats they need. 

But if you have a dog, you should really give this a try. You can make it seems like about 48 servings of dog food from this recipe, and then freeze some. I bet you would also save some money making your own dog food too. And it looks a lot healthier - because you know what is going into it.

 

Eastpak T-Shirt Review

Product Description:

This is a white T-shirt by World famous brand Eastpak. Known predominantly for
their backpacks, this T-shirt features a full color bold design on the front.

My thoughts on product:

Here's a picture of my son:

He got the t-shirt this time. This is an X-large t-shirt. It is really nice and super
colorful too!

Please visit their Website to view the full product line. I know I have purchased some of their backpacks in the past. 


Disclosure: 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.

WW - Chim Chim Che-ree

Busy this week with my daughter's dance recital. Rehearsal yesterday, one tomorrow, and 2 shows Friday and Saturday.

Here's a couple of pictures I took of her outside my house last night. Her class is doing a ballet routine to Chim Chim Che-ree from "Mary Poppins"

Review Tombow Glue for Crafts and Scrapbooking

I received a cool product for reviewing. 

Product Description

These refills are designed to fit the Tombow Mono Adhesive ergonomic glue dispensers like the TOM62203 and the TOM62201 dispenser. others. Ideal for use 
with memory albums and archival materials. Acid-free glue is ACMI Certified.    0.33" 
Width x 472" Length - Acid-free, Photo-safe - 1 Each    Refills fit Tombow Mono Adhesive ergonomic glue applicator    Precisely applies film of adhesive quickly and 
cleanly with no mess. Strong permanent bond; use on paper, photos, posterboard 
and more    Acid-free, photo-safe. Overall dimensions: 0.33"W x 39 ft LThis glue is kid friendly 
and a long-time favorite in the arts and crafts world. Scrapbookers find it especially 
helpful as it offers a precise applicator, dries quickly, and is simple to clean up.

My thoughts:

I have been really looking forward to trying scrap booking. I have so many pictures stuck in a container - that I really want to try to put together in a more organized fashion.

My sister is back in the hospital, and I've been thinking about making her some scrap-book pages to send her.

Update: I made a few scrap booking pages I'm going to send her. I used this product and found it really easy to use. I just put some on the tombow glue down on the page and then stuck my photos on. I really love how easy this is to use! I can't wait to send these to my sister. I will try to get a photo up of these to show you guys some time soon.


I'm sure I will be able to find a lot of other uses for this too. Like the kid's school projects for one. 



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.

Sibu Beauty Review

I received a product to review.  It is called SEA BUCKTHORN REPAIR & PROTECT. And it is from a company called Sibu Beauty. 

Here is some product info:

Our sea buckthorn facial cream, with omega 7 fatty acids, helps boost collagen production and creates the perfect barrier to moisturize, rejuvenate, repair and protect. This light, non-greasy cream is ideal for daily use and offers a pleasing, light citrus scent. It is paraben-free and cruelty-free, and contains NO dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, sodium or preservatives.

• Promotes tissue recovery and healing
• Rejuvenates sun damaged skin
• Protects against environmental stress
• Preserves health skin tone and texture
• Boosts collagen production
• For all skin types
• 1 fl. oz.
• 100% natural

This nutrient-infused facial cream is ideal for daily use, with a light citrus scent and non-greasy feel.

Ingredients

Water, Sea Buckthorn Seed Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable), Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Steroyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, Orange Essential Oil, Lemon Essential Oil, Aloe Barbadensis leaf juice powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium Phytate

Paraben-FREE and Cruelty-FREE. No dairy, wheat, gluten, sodium, yeast or preservatives. Our sea buckthorn is sourced through fair trade agreements with local harvesters in Tibet.

My thoughts:

I love a really nice facial cream. And this one is really great. I have been putting it on in the morning after washing my face. 

And it isn't oily or greasy feeling at all - like some other products I have tried in the past. I like the fact that not only is this a cream - but that it has a lot of other benefits to it too. Not only is  it a moisturizer, but it also protects your skin.


I also love the scent of this lotion. It is a light citrus scent. And makes me think of a muffin you would want to eat for breakfast - lol. It's really nice and in no way overpowering.


Purchase: Please visit Sibu Beauty to buy the SEA BUCKTHORN REPAIR & PROTECT - 1 fl. oz. $20.95. And also to view their complete Product Line. 

Disclosure: I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post.  My opinions remain my own.

Love The Moment In Virginia Beach

What's up dear readers? Are you starting to think about summer? Maybe a fun trip to the beach? Well I know I am! I really want to go the the beach this summer.


Especially I've got to get to Virginia Beach! If you guys recall I even posted a picture of my kids at Virginia Beach. You can look at my archives to check that out if you want. I actually was looking over some other pictures that I had taken that day. And I want to share some more with you. That is my daughter - enjoying her fun time - making a sand castle. One of her favorite things to do at the beach!


Another thing that struck me about Virginia Beach is how warm the water was! I was loving it. Being originally from New England, I am used to freezing cold ocean temperatures! I really loved how warm the water was at Virginia Beach, and even I was having fun in the warm water and riding the waves! 

(c) stay at home mom

As you also may or may not know, we moved to Virginia last July. I can not believe it has been almost a year since we have moved here. We have been so busy with the move, work and school, that we really only had that one trip to Virginia Beach to enjoy. But we are defiantly going to change that this summer.


My husband has a weeks vacation coming up in July, so we are going to go to Virginia Beach for at least a few days. I have been doing some research on planning a trip and there is a lot of great resources to find information. 


I was visiting the  Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau  and have been getting lots of ideas about hotels, restaurants and activities at Virginia Beach. Please visit this website for yourselves to get all kinds of information about Virginia Beach.


One thing I saw when we went there was a lot of people para-sailing! There are lots of companies that provide that on Virginia Beach. And that would be something to cross of my bucket list. I would really love to try that! My husband said he would too. Maybe we can do that on our trip. That would be so cool. 


I also noticed that they have a lot of companies that do boat tours. You can have a fun excursion on a boat tour - from everything to a fishing trip to dolphin sighting. While I was there we even noticed something that looked like a pirate ship. Look at this picture I took when I was there. Isn't that cool?

(c) Stay at home mom

Another thing I remember seeing that I really want to do - is rent some bikes. There is a whole bike path that runs along the beach. We saw all kinds of people doing that. You can even rent one that the whole family can fit in. That looked like so much fun! 

And of course, while I'm on vacation I really do not want to do any of the cooking. I was checking out Coastal Food Tours of Virginia and saw so many ways that you can enjoy all the coastal cuisine that Virginia has to offer.

There is so much to do and see at Virginia Beach. I really can not wait to get back there and really share in all the fun moments with my family! 

Disclosure: “I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Virginia Beach blogging program. For more information on how you can participate, click here.”