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Smiley 360 – Centrum Flavor Burst Review

Posted by Brande on July 1, 2013
in Coupons, Health, Health and Nutrition, Personal Care Products, Products for Mom, Reviews, Uncategorized

“I received this product for free from Smiley360 in exchange for my honest review. You can join Smiley360 here!”

Centrum Flavor Burst Review

When presented with Centrum Flavor Burst I have to be honest, I was a little skeptical. How could a multivitamin actually taste good? Sometimes the things that are good for you don’t always taste good. I’m here to tell you that Centrum Flavor Burst Supplements actually do taste good. The cherry (red), blueberry (blue), and grape (purple) balls look similar to gum balls. Centrum suggests taking 4 chewable tablets per day and they can be consumed with or without food. I do caution that they contain soy.

Who has kids? You probably need more energy and an immune booster, Centrum can help you out. With the Vitamin B and antioxidants included in your flavor burst delivery capsule, you’ll keep up with your kids and be healthier!

Packed with Vitamins A, V, D, E B6, B12 and folic acid, this is the vitamin for everyone! Get yours today, Centrum is offered at most grocery and big box stores, as well as your local pharmacy!

Click here for a coupon and don’t forget to like Centrum on Facebook.

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HBL Hair Care Review and Giveaway ($62.90 value!)

Posted by html404 on June 14, 2013
in All Natural Products, Contests, Giveaways, Personal Care Products, Products for Mom

When I was contacted by HBL Hair Care about doing a review and giveaway, I couldn’t refuse. I really appreciate products that are sulfate, paraben, allergen and gluten free. All of HBL Hair Care products are formulated to ensure that your hair is healthy, beautiful and shiny.

They sent me out the HBL Volumizing system for review. It includes the:

· HBL Volumizing Shampoo

· HBL Volumizing Conditioner

· HBL Hair Masque

The set is supposed to perk up limp, lifeless hair. The shampoo and condition were designed to cleans and provide lightweight conditioning while the hair masque gives a boost of overall moisture.

I’ve been testing the products out for the past week and while they aren’t the most amazing hair care products of all time, they do work. Too much of the conditioner left my scalp irritated, but the overall products smell good and I really like that they are all natural. I think for people with thinner hair the volumizing set would work much better and give them a boost.

You can buy HBL products at www.hblhaircare.com.

Enter to win your very own set in the Rafflecopter form below:

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Viviscal Review

Posted by Brande on May 31, 2013
in Guest Post, Personal Care Products, Products for Dad, Reviews

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

Guest Dad Blogger – Scott received 2 Viviscal products from Dad’s Central Consulting

Viviscal Review

Did you know one out of every two men have hair loss at some point in their life?

As you get older, have you started noticing your hair is thinning? Well Viviscal is here to help. In just 30 seconds, you will notice the difference. Viviscal out of the bottle almost looks like very fine grounded coffee. With dry hair, just shake it on a problem area liberally. Then carefully stroke the area to distribute the fibers. The fibers have an “electrostatic coating” that gives the illusion of thicker hair.

I was born with a small bald spot on the side of my head. When I used Viviscal it covered most of the spot up. In addition to the hair fibers, I received a dietary supplement to improve my hair growth. The dietary supplement contains Flax seed which is believed to be a DHT blocker, the tablets also contain Zinc and Vitamin C.

Viviscal comes in 5 different shades and safe for men and/or women to use, it won’t run or stain and will remain in your hair until it is washed out.

Without Viviscal

With Viviscal

With just a few extra seconds in the morning, Viviscal gave me more confidence in my everyday life. It is very easy to use, just sprinkle it on and fluff my hair with my finger and I’m ready to go! With the continued use of the tablets and Viviscal Hair Fibers, my balding spot will be a thing of the past!

By using this code “VIVISCALMAN” at Walgreens.com you will receive a 10% discount at checkout! This offer is good until the end of July.

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PINXAV – Pink-Salve

Posted by 278Wife on April 19, 2013
in Baby Products, Diapers and Accessories, Family Stuff, Health, Parenting, Personal Care Products, Reviews

Would you ever think to use diaper rash ointment to treat acne, bug bites, excema, rashes, or poison ivy? You would if you have ever tried PINXAV diaper rash ointment. PINXAV, pronounced “pink salve,” contains Zinc Oxide, just like other diaper rash ointments, except it contains more of it. PINXAV also includes aloe, lanolin, vitamin E, menthol, and other natural products. PINXAV is primarily used as a diaper rash ointment. It protects the skin, aids in preventing diaper rash, relieves chafed skin, and helps seal out wetness. It should be applied with each diaper change, especially at bedtime and naptime.

I personally tried PINXAV on a rash on my inner arm. It’s a seasonal rash I get that I have never found a cream that provided complete relief. I put a dab of the ointment on the rash and was pleasantly surprised that it is a pink ointment. I love pink! The ointment is quite thick, but it rubs in very easily. Let me tell you, a little bit, and I mean a little bit, goes a very long way. I put maybe a dime size amount and it covered almost my entire lower arm. I used PINXAV on my rash morning and night for 5 days, and was blown away with the results. After the first day, my inner arm no longer itched. After 3 days the rash began to fade, and after 5 days the rash was almost nonexistent. I still cannot believe it! I started using PINXAV on my son’s cheeks. He has sensitive skin and his cheeks get red blotches on them in the evening. I put just a dab on his cheeks at night and it is starting to clear up. I like how gentle the ointment is. It also smells very nice. I can defintely smell the menthol in it, but it is not too overpowering. The ointment makes your skin feel extremely soft, even hours later. It was definitely unexpected coming from a diaper rash ointment!

PINXAV is an all around great product to always have on hand. I cannot wait to try it on my new baby’s bottom; I am confident it will work miracles. Not only can it be used for diaper rashes, but also for heat rashes, chafing, poison ivy, psoriasis, acne, jock itch, minor burns, and many other ailments. PINXAV is for the entire family, which is why I would highly recommend it. They are so confident in their product that they offer a money back guarantee. Trust me, you won’t be dissatisfied. This would make an excellent gift to a new mom or even a veteran mom who has never tried it. PINXAV is available in either a 4oz tube or a 16oz jar and can be purchased at many Target and Wal-Mart stores, but it can also be ordered on their webiste:

www.pinxav.com

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Johnson & Johnson Donate a Photo Plus Giveaway

Posted by html404 on April 13, 2013
in Baby Products, Community Issues, Contests, Coupons, Giveaways, Giving Back/Charity, Personal Care Products, Uncategorized

This is a compensated post by The Motherhood and J&J. I also free J&J product for my participation.

Everyone is familiar with the Johnson & Johnson brand and probably use at least one of their products, if not more, in your home. Well, they are running a campaign right now called The Donate a Photo, using The Donate a Phone app. The campaign is encouraging people to donate a photo and for every photo donated, J&J will donate $1 to one charity of your choosing.

The campaign kicks off with three charitable partners to choose from:
Keep America Beautiful: One photo helps restore a community park.
Save the Children: One photo helps a newborn get medicine to thrive.
Safe Kids: One photo protects seven children from a preventable sports injury.

The Donate a Photo app is available for download in the App Store and Google Play. Be sure to head over to HealthyEssentials.com and register to save on J&J products. J&J coupons will be available in newspapers and online starting on Sunday, April 7, which was last week.

The app is really easy to download and use. Very user friendly. All you have to do is sign up for an account, click the buttons through to donate a photo and voila! you are done.

Here is an excellent video about how to use the Donate a Photo app. Video below, direct link here – http://youtu.be/SoNv_BGxfyk

Donate a Photo is a fun way to help give back to three great causes. I just donated my first photo today but plan to donate more over the next week or so. Johnson & Johnson has curated a list of trusted causes, and you can donate a photo to one cause, once a day. Each cause will appear in the app until it reaches its goal, or the donation period ends. If the goal isn’t reached, the cause will still get a minimum donation.

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You can also enter to win a box of assorted J&J products – valued just over $100.

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No purchase necessary. Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and District of Columbia, Eighteen (18) years of age or older. Sweepstakes end May 20, 2013. Prize(s) provided by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company Division of Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. Void where prohibited.

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Healthy Classroom Station Review

Posted by Professor on April 3, 2013
in Cleaning, Community Issues, Education, Health, Personal Care Products, Reviews, Uncategorized

The Healthy Classroom Station Review

Kimberly-Clark Professional is taking the lead in helping transform schools into healthier learning environments.

Good Hygiene habits should begin early. The Healthy Classroom Station brings accessible product solutions to the classroom. Students learn to WASH, WIPE, and SANITIZE to help reduce the spread of germs.

Statistics show that the average student misses 4.5 school days each year due to preventable illness. Symptoms of illness are bad but so are the side effects… when children are ill their performance suffers. Student absences are linked to lower achievement and higher school dropout rates. Even when ill students are physically present but they often perform poorly. Further more, it is not only the student that is affected but parents’ work in affected. In the U.S., caring for a sick child results in 126 million lost workdays and $14.5 billion lost in productivity annually. This affects schools because schools spend over $2 billion on substitute teacher pay each year. Studies show that teacher absenteeism also affects student achievement.

Absenteeism starts with presenteeism ~ coming to school sick. When ill students touch a doorknob, keyboard, desk or other surface, they leave germs that can live up to 48 hours. Other students and teachers pick up those germs, and the cycle continues.

Kimberly- Clark Professional has come up with a solution to combat germs in the classroom. The Healthy Classroom Station!

The classroom Caddy creates a fun, engaging way to promote good hygiene in the classroom. Fill it with the hand sanitizer, tissue, and surface wipes to create a Healthy Classroom Station. The Classroom Caddy boasts a durable design, suitable for use by children age 3 and above (patent pending).

Contents of the Caddy:

KLEENEX Hand Sanitizer ~ effectively kills germs on hands with a foam formula that is perfect for schools. It is 99.9% effective against most common disease-causing germs in as little as 30 seconds. One step sanitizing solution. NO rinsing required.

KLEENEX Anti-Viral Tissue ~ moisture-activated middle layer that is scientifically proven to kill cold and flu viruses.

SCOTT Surface Wipes ~ safe enough for children to use. Clean high touch surfaces by removing soil, dirt, and other contaminants without the use of disinfectants. Alcohol and bleach free. Safe for children to use.

Our Review:

This is a neat innovative product! We really liked the Classroom Caddy and the Kimberly-Clark products. We used the products at home in order to do this review… but I WILL be giving a caddy filled with new products to my daughters preschool class. I wish I had more of these to go around as my other two children’s grade school classes could certainly benefit from a germ fighting kit!

On to the review… the caddy effectively fits all of the products securely and it easily fits next to the sink on the counter. The Hand sanitizer option is a nice plus. Having the sanitizer in a convenient pump and in the handy caddy location proved useful. I also liked that the sanitizer was of the foam variety. The foam seems to be easier for the children to dispense with less mess. The KLEENEX anti viral tissue is very nice. I must admit that I have not used this version of KLEENEX before this review…. But it is very soft and easy on the nose…plus it has the anti viral properties that are a large plus! Most of all I LOVED the SCOTT surface wipes. This is a great product! I often use regular sanitizing wipes on my counters and sometimes a bleach spray on the doorknobs. I LOVE the option of having an alcohol and bleach free product to wipe off the doorknobs and children’s toys, etc. This is a much safer option!

Overall we LOVE the Caddy and all of the contents. As I mentioned I intend to refill it and give it to my daughter’s preschool. I think that these are wonderful product to combat germs. How convenient not only for schools, but for anyone really! Think about it… homes, homes schools, daycares, in home daycare, etc… Wow! So many places…so many uses! Thank you Kimberly-Clark Professional!

For more information about these products and other solutions for your home or school, visit www.kcprofessional.com

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Moody Sisters Organic Skincare Review and $25 Gift Card Giveaway!

Posted by html404 on March 29, 2013
in All Natural Products, Eco Friendly Products, Giveaways, Kids Stuff, Organic, Personal Care Products, Reviews, Shopping

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

Looking for a line of skincare products that are not only organic, but are safe for the whole family? Look no further. Moody Sisters Organic Skincare is a company committed to bringing skincare back to the basics. Not only are all of the ingredients natural and organic, all of their products are homemade. Since they are homemade they are made fresh weekly. All of their products are chemical free, preservative free, paraben free, and organic. I had the opportunity to try two of their many skincare products.

The first was their Travel Intense Cream. It is suggested to be used for dry hands, feet, elbows, or at night for intense hydration. My elbows are always dry, especially in the winter. I placed just a dab of the cream on each elbow twice a day, and within three days my elbows were smooth as ever! I have tried many different moisturizers for my elbows and none of them have worked that fast. I also tried the Travel Intense Cream on my feet since they get dry this time of year, too. The first night I rubbed some on the bottom of each foot and put on some socks to lock in the cream. When I woke up I noticed a big difference in the dryness. I did the same thing for three nights in a row and could not believe how soft my feet were. Now I use it everyday on my feet and elbows after I shower to maintain. I cannot believe how well it worked. I like that a little bit of the cream goes a long way. The Travel Intense Cream is similar to a paste, but goes on smooth. It is not oily and it has an absolute wonderful smell to it. It is made with sweet almond oil, apricot kernal oil, cocoa butter, beeswax, water, green tea, aloe, oats, juniper berry, vitamin E, herbal extracts and essential oils. I would recommend it for anyone that has dry skin; you will not be disappointed!

Next I tried their Baby Wipe Solution. The solution can be used for reusable wipes or as a feminine hygiene cleanser. I used it with their Natural Bamboo Baby Wipes. Their reusable wipes are ultra soft and the perfect size for babies. They even stay soft after repeated washes. I wish they would make them in adult towel sizes, they are that amazingly soft. The solution came out almost like water and it was easy to spread over the wipe. It smelled absolutely wonderful and I feel it cleaned just as well as disposable wipes, if not better. I really like that the solution is free of chemicals. Some babies have such sensitive skin, that this solution is perfect for all babies. The Baby Wipe Solution is made with water, aloe juice, castile soap, sunflower oil, oat extract, vitamin E, lavender, rose, and tea tree oil.

Overall I was very impressed with the products from Moody Sisters Organic Skincare. They have an entire line of products for all skin types and ages including toners & scrubs, lip & eye products, and body care products. I would highly recommend these products to anyone looking for a quality skincare product that works. What a bonus that they are organic and handmade, too! Check out their website www.moodysistersskincare.com for some great homemade organic recipes you can make at home.

Remember to check out the giveaway below!

Moody Sisters Organic $25 Gift Card Giveaway!
by Theresa

The mission of Moody Sisters is:

Happy {Healthy} Skin for the Whole Family. Tiny Tots to Tiny Grandmas. Bringing skincare back to the basics, using only natural and organic ingredients handmade by two sisters from Cashmere, WA. Changing the way we take care of our skin and earth, one bottle at a time.

For this reason they are able to sell on Etsy, so be sure to check out their store there!

In addition to this giveaway, you might be interested in this offer:

Sign up for FREE SHIPPING on your next order: https://www.facebook.com/#!/moodysisters/app_100265896690345. If you become a Moody Sisters FB fan, you can enter their weekly contests too.

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Seventh Generation Wipes Review & Giveaway

Posted by html404 on March 4, 2013
in All Natural Products, Baby Products, Cleaning, Diapers and Accessories, Eco Friendly Products, Giveaways, Personal Care Products, Reviews

Wipes are an must-have essential in a home with children, at least they are in our house. We not only use them for diaper changes, but for wiping faces, traveling and quick cleaning. Our youngest son has learned from our example and likes to get wipes to clean himself up and he will even clean with them. This is what he’s doing with the Seventh Generation wipes. Can you tell he’s very excited about helping me with the new wipes?

We have been using Seventh Generation wipes over the past few weeks. They are thick, have just the right moisture and do not seem to dry out, unless of course you leave the flip-top lid open for a day. The ones we have came in packages of 64. The packages are plastic with a closeable lid. We like them and are very grateful for no allergic reaction from baby, like some generic brands we have tried. They are actually pretty comparable to other name brands, but better in terms of being hypo-allergenic, free of dyes, fragrances, parabens and having less harmful chemicals. They score well on EWG.org, which is the kind of personal care product our family wants to buy. They soft, just not as soft as I would have liked.

Here are some product details:

• Available Packaging:
− 64 ct. flip-‐top
− 128 ct. value pack (2 refill packs with re-‐sealable tape)
− 256 ct. value pack (4 refill packs with re-‐sealable tape)

• Significant environmental savings

• Unscented

• Hypo-‐allergenic

• Free of fragrances and dyes

• Free of parabens and phthalates

• Suggested retail price for 64 ct. is $2.99 and is available at Target, Whole Foods and Diapers.com.

Seventh Generation Wipes Review & Giveaway

You all have the opportunity to try Seventh Generation wipes too! Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win a box of four packages of 64 wipes! Giveaway ends Monday, March 18 at 12:00am. Please allow 4-6 weeks for fulfillment of the prize. One package will be coming from Seventh Generation and three will be coming directly from Faith and Family Reviews as our gift to you – and no they aren’t the ones we were sent for review, those are almost gone already!

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Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing and participating in the Seventh Generation Wipes Campaign. We are being compensated by Seventh Generation and The Motherhood. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review and compensation, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

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Mommy’s Bliss

Posted by 278Wife on February 15, 2013
in All Natural Products, Baby Products, Kids Stuff, Personal Care Products, Reviews, Uncategorized

Establishing a soothing bedtime routine for your child is the best way to encourage a deep, restful sleep. I have always thought this way and even do certain routines myself to wind down for the night. Ever since my son was about a month old we would give him a bath, massage him with cream, read stories and say prayers, and have a bottle. Now that he is three, we still do the exact same routine except he has a small snack instead of a bottle. I have always believed that having this bedtime routine and sticking to it, has not only made him a good sleeper, but has helped him to fall asleep on his own. We even play an ocean sound machine in the background and dim the lights throughout the routine. I was anxious to try Mommy’s Bliss products, since they would only enhance our bedtime routine.

Mommy’s Bliss has three products to encourage a wonderful night sleep for babies. They include a Sweet Slumber 3-in-1 Baby Wash, Sweet Slumber Massage Cream, and Sweet Slumber Mist. All three products contain soothing extracts of lavender, chamomile, and ylang ylang that are associated with relaxation and sleep. Begin with the Sweet Slumber 3-in-1 Baby Wash. This can either be added to warm bath water to make a soothing bubble bath, or added to a washcloth as a shampoo and/or body wash. My son has sensitive skin so I am always cautious as to what I bathe him in. I used it as a shampoo and bodywash for him and loved how easily it lathered and rinsed off. It is a very gentle and mild wash. Once dry, I applied the Sweet Slumber Massage Cream onto his skin. It was a very soft feeling cream that made his skin feel silky smooth. It was also very gentle on his sensitive skin. Finally, I sprayed the Sweet Slumber Mist on his pajamas, blanket, and pillow. He asked me why I was doing that, and I told him the sweet smell would help him relax and fall asleep. He loved that idea! I even sprayed it on my pillow and felt relaxed immediately.

All three Mommy’s Bliss products smell amazing. They have a sweet and calming smell that is not overwhelming or overpowering. The next morning his bedding still had the lavender aroma. Mommy’s Bliss products are 100% vegetarian & vegan, contain no artificial fragrances or petroleum, contain no alcohol, parabens, or harsh chemicals, and are free of gluten and soy. These products can be purchased at Walgreens. I am looking forward to using all three Mommy’s Bliss products on my newborn to begin a relaxing and soothing bedtime routine from early on.

For more information visit their website:

http://www.mommysbliss.com/

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Baby Product Ingredients

Posted by html404 on January 10, 2013
in Baby Products, Kids Stuff, Personal Care Products

Reading baby product ingredients or any product ingredient lists for that matter are very important in our family. That’s why I want to share an opportunity for your to give your feedback on the ingredients used in personal care products for children of all ages. The Motherhood is conducting a survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R3QHRFF

What they are looking for is if you you trust the ingredients in traditional baby/child care products, if you read labels the same way you read food ingredient labels, plus a few other topics of interest and importance.

At the end of the survey there is an option to submit your email, again it’s optional, but anyone who does submit their email after completing the survey will be entered to win one of 10 VISA gift cards worth $25. Your email will only be used to contact gift card winners and will not be sold or shared with others.

Please feel free to pass this opportunity on to other parents. Huge thanks to any and all who help!

This is a compensated post by The Motherhood.