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Alphie the Squid App Review

Posted by Brande on September 17, 2013
in Downloads, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Reviews, Techie Stuff, Technology/Electronics, Uncategorized

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.

Alphie the Squid App Review

Help Alphie the Squid to grow up big and strong on this new app. Guide Alphie through the maze of the ocean floor, along the way you need to watch out for riptides, sharks and other obstacles. Alphie needs eat along the way to help him battle the riptides, there are little fish along the way for Alphie. You earn points by finding treasure and treasure fish!

The animation of this app is vibrant, inviting, & funny and the music is great! This app is addicting for adults, yet very friend for kids. This Alphie helps kids with swiping action as well as learning about fish.

Check out the Alphie Trailer on YouTube!

Alphie is available for iPhone, iPad, iPod, and android products.

Don’t forget to like Alphie on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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Teespring.com

Posted by Brande on August 31, 2013
in Business, Children's Clothing, Clothing, Family Stuff, Fashion, Fun Stuff, Organization, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, SALES, Uncategorized

Raising money for an event or campaign is a tough job, especially when it comes to ordering shirts. Planning, collecting money, getting sizes, meeting with the designer, then making the time so everyone gets their product. Lots of time and effort, Teespring.com is here to help! How you ask? It’s simple.

Launch a campaign, design your own tee, pick the price you want to sell it for, choose a goal for selling, and an end date. Then spread the word via your own unique web link then post it it to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and email!

When people order their shirt, they click on the unique link, pick their size, pay for it and best of all, your shirt can be delivered right to everyone’s door! Then if you are a business you can withdraw the profit. If you did this for a fundraiser, the profits are paid directly to the organization! It’s that easy!

Consider Teespring.com for your next fundraiser!

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Coppertone Water Moms Recipes

Posted by Brande on August 24, 2013
in Camping, Family Stuff, Food and Treats, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Recipes, Safety, Seasonal Stuff, Shopping, Uncategorized

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.

With the end of summer drawing near (sniff…. sniff), I wanted to share Coppertone Water Moms recipes for upcoming parties! Enjoy and don’t forget your sunscreen!

Coppertone Water Moms Recipes

Summertime Strawberry Lemonade

Ingredients:

1 liter of lemonade

1 cup of Strawberries, sliced OR 1 cup of Raspberries

½ cup of sugar

2 cups of water

Ice

Directions:

Combine sliced strawberries/raspberries and sugar in a bowl. Using a fork, mash the berries into the sugar, leaving some large chunks. Chill for 1 hour. In a large pitcher, combine the berry mixture, the lemonade and the water and stir. Add ice then serve!

Sea Salt Sweet Potato Chips

Ingredients:

2 medium sweet potatoes

2 tbsp. Extra-virgin olive oil

½ tsp. of sea salt

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Slice sweet potatoes into 1/8 inch thick slices, then coat slices with olive oil by tossing together in a bowl. Place slices on baking sheets in a single layer so there is no overlap and then sprinkle with sea salt. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, slipping once, until lightly browned and crisp.

Beach Sand Pudding Cups

Ingredients:

2 cups of Milk

1 (3.5 ounce) package instant pudding mix

1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (12 ounce) package of vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

Variety of candy topping to decorate

Directions:

Combine milk and pudding mix in a large bowl. Beat with a whisk until well blended, then let stand for 5 minutes. Add in whipped topping and half of crushed cookies and fold in. Place 1 tbsp. crushed cookies into each cup, and then fill each up ¾ of the way full with pudding mixture. Top with remaining crushed cookies. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Decorate with fun topping such as gummy worms, gummy snacks, gummy fish, paper umbrellas, or get creative and come up with your own!

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Fabio Viviani Comfort Mat by Smart Step Home Review & Giveaway

Posted by Brande on August 16, 2013
in Appliances, Home, Houseware, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Reviews, Shopping, Uncategorized

What’s one of the worst things about washing dishes, baking, canning, or folding? Standing on the hard floor! By the time I get out the kitchen my back is aching and my feet are barking.

Fabio Viviani Comfort Mat by Smart Step Home Review

I was super excited to review Chef Fabio Viviani Comfort Mats by Smart Step Home. The first time I stepped onto the mat it was a dream to my feet. This nearly indestructible mat will not curl and is trip resistant. It is puncture, heat and stain resistant and is non-toxic. In addition it is super easy to clean and is non-skid.

In this picture you can see I do my kitchen work in heels. lol…….nah. I’m just showing you how thick this mat is. I’m putting my weigh into the heel of this shoe, the product did not puncture. When I got off the mat, it popped right back in place, you didn’t see when I dug my heel into it. I LOVE IT!

Here’s what Smart Step Home says about the comfort of their mats….

“Our proprietary polyurethane composite (STP) effectively suspends body weight and reduces the impact on the back, legs, and feet, while encouraging proprioception (rebalancing). The result is consistent comfort, improved circulation and less fatigue on joints, limbs and muscles.”

I have been using my mat for the past few days and my body doesn’t have the aches as it did last week. I highly recommend this Smart Step Home Mat for people who stand most of the day. I have a friend that owns a flower shop and she is planning on buying them for her shop.

It’s available in a few different colors and also comes in a 6 foot size! Click here to order yours today!

Fabio Viviani Comfort Mat Giveaway!

Now you can enter to win one of your very own Fabio Viviani Comfort Mat in the giveaway form below!

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Shopping for a New Tea Kettle

Posted by html404 on August 12, 2013
in Appliances, Family Stuff, Home, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Shopping

This is a featured post.

We drink a lot of tea in our house. Since we mostly drink decaffeinated tea, the children also drink it. I’ve never owned an electric tea kettle, we’ve always had one that you heat on top of the stove. My parents always had one electric kettle and one for the stove, if I remember correctly.

Here’s a photo of our two year old tea kettle. I really like it, but it’s missing the knob on the top cover and wait until you see inside! The outside will actually clean up for the most part with a good scrubbing.

The inside of the tea kettle seems to have a lot of salt or sediment build up making the kettle that much heavier. It’s all around the sides and on the bottom. This photo does not really show the full extent of the build up but gives you a good idea:

I like a nice looking tea kettle and I really liked this green one, but I have no idea what kind I would buy next so I am appealing to all of you for recommendations! What brand, style, electric or on the stove tea kettles do you recommend? Leave your recommendations in the comment section!

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Smiley360 – Just For Men Review

Posted by Brande on July 23, 2013
in Personal Care Products, Products for Dad, Reviews

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

I have a great husband! He lets me “test” anything on him. The most recent item is Just For Men Mustache & Beard. It’s takes only 5 minutes and the gray is gone!

Just For Men Review

The box contains rubber gloves, mixing tray, brush, Just For Men Color Base, & Just For Me Natural Color Developer. You’ll need a few additional items found around your house, a timer, old shirt, old towels, and shampoo. I HIGHLY recommend the old towel and old shirt, they will get color on them. I got color on my arm and it stayed there for a few days, so wear the gloves too!

It’s very simple squeeze the same amount of Color Base and Natural Color Developer in your mixing tray using your brush. Make sure they are blended fully then using the brush to color onto your dry beard / mustache. Wait for 5 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear. Then wash facial hair with shampoo not bar soap.

Here’s the Before and After –

It took the gray out and he looks younger.

Just For Men comes in 10 different shades for all hair types. Just For Men products are available at most drug, grocery, and big box stores.

Check out the Just For Men Facebook page and enter to win a trip to New Orleans by showing off your best beard on Facebook!

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AVEENO Active Naturals for Men Review

Posted by Brande on June 20, 2013
in Guest Post, Products for Dad, Reviews, Shopping, Uncategorized

“I participated in a campaign of behalf of Dad Central Consulting for AVEENO. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating” –

Guest Dad Blogger Scott is back with another great product!

I wake up every morning and do the same routine. Stumble into the bathroom, brush my teeth then head for the shower. Thanks to AVEENO Active Naturals for Men my shaving habits have changed. No more razor burn or tiny pieces of toilet paper on my face.

AVEENO Active Naturals for Men Face Wash – Those little scrubbing beads are invigorating; they are just what I need to clean my face. In addition to the exfoliating, the face wash also helps before I shave. I can feel that pores are almost breathing, it’s a great cleanser.

AVEENO Active Naturals for Men Shave Gel – After using your AVEENO Face Wash. Apply your shave gel, it has a pleasant odor and is a white almost foamy gel. I found that my razor moved very smooth over my face and didn’t cause any burn, nicks, or nasty razor burn. Very soothing for your face while shaving.

AVEENO Active Naturals for Men After Shave Lotion –Before I put on the After Shave Lotion, I was taken back to the kid from the movie “Home Alone” when he put on the after shave. No more screaming when putting on this lotion. It applied smooth and felt very comforting with no stinging. With the 24 hour protection, my skin felt soft all day. Another great product by AVEENO.

The active ingredient in this AVEENO Active Naturals for Men line is Oat. The oat cleans, moisturizes, and soothes. This is great for men of all facial types.

I found my skin to be smoother, with less nicks and razor burn. By using the 3 AVEENO products together, it gave my face a fresh feeling. Which I really enjoy, I will continue to use AVEENO Men’s Products in the future.

Did you know that AVEENO is a product line for the Johnson & Johnson Company! AND – AVEENO products are also easy on everyone wallet! That’s a plus in my book!

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Longhorn Steakhouse – Take Dad on a “Steakcation”

Posted by Brande on June 6, 2013
in Family Stuff, Food and Treats, Gift Ideas, Guest Post, Holidays, Houseware, Products for Dad, Restaurants, Reviews, Shopping

Written By Guest Dad Blogger – Scott

“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Dad Central Consulting for LongHorn Steakhouse. I received a gift card to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.”

Father’s Day is coming! Is your Dad a “cut above the rest”? Forget the tie! Your favorite Dad really wants a “Steakcation” at Longhorn Steakhouse!

Come on down, grab a cold one and let Longhorn Steakhouse grill experts take care of Dad this Father’s Day. With a choice of 7 different cuts of steak at any temperature, it will be hard to decide which to cut choose.

After you decide which cut to choose (18 inch bone-in Outlaw Ribeye, Flo’s Filet, sirloin, strip, flat-iron, T-Bone or porterhouse). You need to choose a side; you can even upgrade your side to roasted corn on the cob (available for a limited time off the “Peak Season Menu”).

Hungry yet?

This was my family’s first visit to a Longhorn Steakhouse and we were very impressed. Here’s what we ordered.

When the waitress took our drink order she dropped off honey wheat bread that was still warm. Very tasty, my daughter ate most of it before her dinner came out.

Appetizer – Parmesan Crusted Asparagus (New off the Peak Season Menu)

The asparagus had a great favor, was crunchy, and the batter was light. It had a few parmesan shavings on top and was served with a delicious red chili ranch sauce.

Lunch –

I had the Prime Rib – My dinner also came with a choice of salad and side. I chose a garden salad and a side of vegetables. I prefer my steaks to be rare and it was cooked perfect! Served with au jus and horseradish sauce. The broccoli was nice and green and the carrots still a small crunch.

My wife had the Bold Balsamic BBQ Sirloin, She also got the garden salad, but upgraded her side to the roasted corn on the cob. She ordered and received her sirloin medium to well done. Her sirloin was topped with roasted garlic cloves and a smooth balsamic bbq sauce.

My daughter had a grilled cheese sandwich and fries off the kids menu. There was a great variety on the children’s menu which was great. We have a picky eater and that can be a concern when going out.

We really enjoyed our afternoon out. The food is very good and cooked to your expectations.

We ate so much that we did not have room for dessert. I took a look at the dessert menu and the offerings were very intriguing. The Chocolate Stampede which has 6 different chocolates in a piece of cake and is served with vanilla ice cream. Another dessert that caught my eye was off the Peak Seasons Menu, The Very Berry Grilled Pound Cake (I’m going back just to get this dessert), it’s a piece of lemon pound cake grilled and served with strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream!

Stomach Growling? Mine is!

So, your favorite Dad is not into going out for Father’s Day. He prefers to say at home and do his own grilling? Here is Longhorn Steakhouse’s Tips on “How to Grill a Great Steak”.

You still need to get Dad a present too! My suggestion is the Longhorn Steakhouse Knives – Available at your local Longhorn Steakhouse for $29.99. The Knives are made with high carbon steel and serrated blade. Stop tearing your steak and cut it with these fabulous knives.

Click Here to find your nearest Longhorn Steakhouse to purchase your knives or a great Father’s Day Meal!

Happy Father’s Day!

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Viviscal Review

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

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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A Smoker and a Non-Smoker’s Ecigarettes Review

Posted by html404 on April 14, 2013
in Family Stuff, Health, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Reviews, Uncategorized

As you know, my mom was here for three weeks in March and she’s a smoker. Her first week here right on her birthday she received ecigarettes in the mail. She was anxious to try them. Not because she’s interested in quitting, but because she could smoke inside at the airport or wherever smoking is prohibitive instead of standing out in the cold. It’s my desire she’ll want to quit and slowly reduce the amount of nicotine she inhales, since the ecigarettes do have strong, full, medium, light and no nicotine.

In the ecigarettes kit she received 10 samples of two different flavors of refills, the ecigarette and the adapter. Her samples were the full and medium strengths. The first time, she only took a few drags with the full strength and she said she could have gone out and had a cigarette after using the ecigarettes. We initially thought she could have benefited from having the strong to start out with. Then she tried smoking an ecigarette and took ten drags and said she felt satisfied.

She said it was different smoking with the ecigarette. To be honest, she coughed on her first drag! Mom said that they left an after taste like cigarettes, but old cigarettes. I forgot to ask her if that gradually went away. It’s hard writing a review from another person’s perspective.

For me, it was weird to be near mom while she smoked with the ecigarette because I still had the same reaction as if she was smoking. The vapor I saw reminded me of smoke and my gut reaction was to not want to breath it in or want my children near it. The rare skeptic in me reared it’s head. I was skeptical because when mom smoked she still had to blow out the vapor. I wondered what was in it, was it harmful? Yeah I needed to do more research because I didn’t want to have a false sense of protection from harmful odors and what I was breathing in. Nevertheless, when I did get a whiff of the vapor it smelled like vanilla, the flavor she tried while she was here. It also did not make us cough as cigarette smoke would.

The FDA has not approved ecigarettes nor have there been any clinical studies done. So there is no evidence to prove or disprove any claims about the ecigarettes being better or “healthier”. However, smokers seem to really benefit from them. Even my little sister wanted to try them because she wants to quit smoking. Forgot to ask mom today if she shared any with little sis. Overall, my mom had a fairly positive experience and enjoyed trying something new. She ended up using the ecigarettes when she woke up in the middle of the night so she wouldn’t have to get up and go outside to have a smoke.

I’d recommend you to encourage your smoking relatives to give them a try, especially if they are looking quit smoking.