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Tap the Cat – Reading Eggs Review

Posted by Brande on April 29, 2013
in Downloads, Education, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Reviews, School, Uncategorized

Continuing with the Eggy apps, here is Tap the Cat – Reading Eggs Review. Available for iPad (ISO 4.0 or later)

Reading 1

When you begin and tap the play button the balloons pops.

reading 2

Then you are brought to this screen,to choose which of the 9 activities you’d like to do. There’s writing, letters, smart quiz, speak and listen, making words, draw and paint, time to rhyme, vocabulary, and sight words.

Writing – A piece of lined paper and a word are on the page, your child will then trace the word and asked if they like their writing.

Letters – You find the matching letter (only 4 are given at a time). They tell you the letter as well as the sound that letter makes. Great for beginners!

Smart Quiz – listen to the question and find the matching picture. Example “Carrot begins with c. Which on begins like carrot” the pictures would be a lion, rabbit and cat. Once you choose cat you get a little tune. The questions do change to keep you child involved. The next example question is Ï look like a mouse, but I am bigger. Who am I?” The pictures are a chicken, rat and frog.

Speak & Listen – This is a recording one. Your given a written word and asked to tap to record yourself saying the word. Then you can play it back and are asked if you said the correct word.

Making Words – A picture of a word is shown (Example – Pan), the app will then sound out the word Pan and you are given blank tiles to fill in the word out of 4 letters.

Draw and Paint – Is just that, you pick a picture and color it.

Time to Rhyme – A figure of a house is given with this phrase “On the house I see a _____”, above the house are 3 pictures a mouse, hat, and ear of corn. Then you move the mouse to the house and get a congratulations.

Vocabulary – Tap the word to hear it and then match it to the picture.

Sight Word – Help the bunny get home. In this repetition app, the bunny jumps on about 6 carrots all the same word to get home. Another great one for the beginners.

I really like this series of apps, lots of learning and not realizing it. There’s one more! Look for my last Eggy app – Spelling!

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Premama Prenatal Vitamin Review

Posted by 278Wife on April 23, 2013
in All Natural Products, Health and Nutrition, Pregnancy and Birth, Products for Mom, 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.

Prenatal health is the number one priority for most moms to be. Choosing the right prenatal vitamin can be a challenge with all of the different options available. Sometimes one vitamin does not agree with your body so you have to switch to another. This has happened with a quite a few of the pills I have tried in the past. I was very interested to hear about Premama Prenatal Vitamin, a powdered supplement mix. Recommended by doctors, it is all natural, easy to digest, and flavorless. Ingredients in Premama have been proven to reduce the risk of some birth defects by 70% or more. These include Biotin, B vitamins, DHA Omega-3 fatty acid, Coenzyme Q10, Choline, Ginger Root, and Folic Acid. Many of these ingredients also aid with nausea and digestive relief, too.

Premama comes in a box of 30 on-the-go servings. Each sleeve is divided into two equal doses. This way you can choose to take the entire dose at one time, or break it up into two times a day. For me, it is hard to remember to take my vitamin even one time a day, let alone twice a day, so I took it all it once.

It states you can mix Premama with any juice or beverage so the first day I mixed it with water. I did not care for the texture or taste of the water so the next day I tried it with cranberry grape juice. This was much better! The more juice to mix it with, at least 12oz, the better. Simply add the entire sleeve or one part of the sleeve to the beverage and shake or stir.

Although the package says it is flavorless, I could still taste a hint of it. It is not a terrible taste, but it is a distinct taste that you get used to after a few days. I loved how convenient it was to just throw a couple of the packets in my purse for when I was going to be out of the house. I also noticed a huge improvement in my nail health. My nails started to grow very long and strong, which I have never experienced with any other prenatal vitamin. Premama Prenatal Vitamin is a great option for women who have a hard time swallowing pills, too.

Overall, Premama is a great product. Check out their website for more information on their prenatal vitamin as well as some great information on pregnancy in general.

www.drinkpremama.com

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Break Away Review

Posted by html404 on April 22, 2013
in Movie Reviews, Reviews

Break Away is a new movie from the producers of Faith Like Potatoes and Journey to Grace. It’s an inspiring Christian film about how God always provides.

Francois is a husband and father who recently lost his job after his company went bankrupt. He’s struggling to provide and understand why this happened to him. Through the ups and downs, he discovered how to multiply and use what he had. With the help and support of good friends, his wife, and his brother.

Break Away had a good message. At times it lagged and was a wee bit boring, but the message was wonderful. Hearing about how God always provides and loves his children is a message always worth hearing.

We found that the soundtrack sometimes overpowered the sound and it was often hard to follow. Since it takes place in South Africa, the actors accents can be very hard to understand at times.

You can find Word Films on Facebook. Be sure to like them so you can find out more about Break Away and their other old and upcoming films.

Thanks to Word Films for sending us a copy for review.

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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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Sandgrens Sandal Review

Posted by Brande on April 18, 2013
in Fashion, Gift Ideas, Products for Mom, Reviews, Shoes & Footwear, Shopping, Uncategorized

The warmer weather is coming, although it’s taking a little longer here in the Northeast than I’d like. My toes need to see the sun and start wearing sandals. The first pair of sandals I put on this year was from Sandgrens. Sandgrens is located in Sweden and has been making shoes since 1846.

I was delighted slipping on Sandgrens Panama style sandals from their 2013 Spring & Summer Collection.

Sandgrens Sandal Review

When you first look at them, you would think the wood would make the shoes heavy. Not even close. They are super light and the molded rubber soles gives them a great grip so, you won’t be slipping around. The heal is a little over 2 1/2 inches high. The vibrant pink is perfect for any occasion, they can be easily dressed up or dressed down. These are they type of sandals you pick out first, then coordinate your outfit around them.

I’m amazed how comfortable these sandals are, I’m going to be wearing these all summer.

Being a Swedish shoe they are also in Swedish sizes, you’ll need to use Sandgrens size and fitting guide to find your size. For example, I order size 37 which is a US size 6 1/2 to 7.

I’d start dropping hints for Mother’s Day, if I were you! Great and comfortable shoes are not always easy to find. Sandgrens gives you both of these fantastic qualities.

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Loving Moments by Leading Lady Review and Giveaway

Posted by 278Wife on April 15, 2013
in Clothing, Fashion, Products for Mom, 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.

Going bra shopping has never been one of my favorite things to do. Normally I have to buy them at stores I don’t shop at on a regular basis so I have to make a special trip all the way there. I’m kind of picky when it comes to bras, so after trying them on in the store, I always go home and try them on again to make sure I like them. More often than not, I have to return one or two of them because they felt different when I tried them on at home. Then I have to make another trip back to the store to return them, and restart the process. Needless to say, I only bra shop once or twice a year. When I received the opportunity to review a nursing bra sold exclusively at Wal-Mart I was delighted. How convenient to buy bras at Wal-Mart when I’m already shopping there at least once a week.

Loving Moments by Leading Lady products include nursing bras for everyday, active, sleep and leisure. They also offer nursing camis as well. Normally I wear bras that have an underwire, so I was anxious to try a couple without. The first one I tried was the Cotton Wirefree Nursing Bra that is sold as a 2-pack. In terms of style, they were absolutely adorable! You can choose either black, black dot, pink, or pink dot and then they come with another white bra. Each has strech lace lining at the top that really flatters the chest and is ultra soft. It also gives a lot so you can easily move in it. I like that the cups are seamless so you don’t see any lines through your outerwear and they don’t irritate the skin. The neck line is low enough that you can still wear V-Neck shirts while wearing them. As a nursing bra it was very easy to clasp and unclasp with one hand. Nursing pads fit very easily inside as well. This bra gave so much support, I could not even tell it didn’t have an underwire. Usually by the end of the day I cannot wait to take my bra off and “relax.” I honestly didn’t feel like that wearing this bra. It was so soft and not confining. I definitely recommend this bra to nursing moms!

The other bra I had the chance to try was their Active Wirefree Nursing Bra. I will be honest. I never knew nursing “sports bras” existed. I always just wore regular sports bras when I was nursing and then it was just a pain in the butt when it came time to nurse. This bra was amazing! It was so soft and comfortable to wear. I loved that the shoulder straps were padded and a little wider to help support when I went for my walks and light jogs. This nursing bra was also easy to clasp and unclasp using only one hand and nursing pads fit in easily. I could not believe how comfortable it was for walking and for doing the day to day jobs around the house. I highley recommend this bra as well.

Loving Moments by Leading Lady nursing bras are absolute great products for nursing moms. They are also extremely affordable and conveniently sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and walmart.com. Their nursing bras are available in a variety of colors, styles, and sizies. I plan on buying more and trying their nursing camis when they debut this month. Loving Moments also created a website for new moms. From product information to sizing assistance and breastfeeding tips, www.LovingMomentsBra.com is the destination for new and expecting moms!

Loving Moments by Leading Lady Giveaway
by Theresa

Loving Moments by Leading Lady and Pampers are teaming up to offer new moms a limited time gift with their purchase of a Loving Moments Wirefree Sport Nursing Bra and a Loving Moments Nursing Bra Tank. When purchasing either of these styles, new moms will receive a sample of Pampers Newborn diapers and wipes. Plus, beginning April 8, Loving Moments is hosting a fantastic contest and giving moms the chance to win a complete Loving Moments nursing bra wardrobe and one year supply of Pampers diapers at LovingMomentsBras.com.

Make sure to follow Loving Moments by Leading Lady on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about Loving Moments products, engage with other expecting and nursing moms like our celebrity spokesmom, LPGA Golfer Danah Border, and be the first to find out about promotions, events, giveaways, and more! And check out our giveaway below…

**Because Loving Moments by Leading Lady is a brand new line, not all sizes are currently available. If your winner’s selection is not available in her size, we will accommodate her request with a different style or Leading Lady bra.

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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.

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PinkBlush Maternity Review and Giveaway

Posted by 278Wife on April 12, 2013
in Clothing, Faith and Family Reviews Friday Giveaway, Fashion, Giveaways, Reviews

Finding maternity clothes is never an easy task. Some of the major retailers carry them, but it’s usually one very small rack with very few choices. While their clothes fit, they don’t necessarily accentuate your body in the right places. PinkBlush Maternity, on the other hand, knows exactly how to make you look and feel good in their very fashionable maternity clothes. Since they sell exclusively online, their prices are very affordable. PinkBlush Maternity is constantly changing their inventory to keep up with the everchanging styles.

I was lucky enough to receive their Pale Pink Chiffon Cap Sleeve Maternity Top days before my “Sprinkle” party. When I opened it up, I thought, wow, am I going to look cute in this! I tried it on immediately and was blown away by how soft the material was. The bust part fit perfectly and did not tug or pull. It’s textured material made me feel very feminine. The cap sleeves were a little tight at first, but once I wore it to my party they loosened up just a bit. The pink chiffon on the bottom had an underlay of pink silk-like material. I was concerned that it might make me feel too big, but I think it really hugged in all of the right places. It was a little longer than I had expected, but when I paired it with leggings, I think it worked perfectly. The top was extremely breathable and airy. I could not believe how comfortable I felt all day. The top just flowed with my body and did not feel confining or tight in any way. I felt so fashionable wearing it. I cannot tell you how many compliments I received the day of my party asking me where I bought my top. Two of my good friends are also pregnant so I passed their website onto them. I’ve worn the top a few times after my party as well, and I still get huge compliments on how adorable the top and my belly is. The top is machine washable, but I hung it to dry. Since the material is so lightweight, it dried in less than an hour.

PinkBlush Maternity offers tops, bottoms, and dresses from small to extra large. They even have a clearance section with really cute products at extremely low prices. I wish I would have known about them in the beginning of my pregnancy. They even offer $5 flat rate shipping or free shipping if your order is over $50. Go to their website and sign up with your e-mail to receive exclusive coupons and offers. PinkBlush Maternity is the place to go for fashionable, comfortable, and affordable maternity clothes. I will be telling all of my preggo friends this is the place to shop!

www.pinkblushmaternity.com

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Cutie Bees Baby Clothing

Posted by 278Wife on April 11, 2013
in Baby Products, Children's Clothing, Coupons, Crafts, Eco Friendly Products, Reviews, Safety, Saving Money

Keeping my baby safe is the most important thing I can do. I never realized that even clothing can be harmful to a baby’s skin. With Cutie Bees, I never have to worry about the safety or cuteness of my baby. Cutie Bees is a company dedicated to creating safe, eco-friendly, beautiful, and affordable organic baby clothing. They use only 100% GOTS certified organic cotton. I love this since many of the regular cotton made clothes can cause redness, itchiness, or rashes on baby skin. They can also contain harmful chemicals which are associated with dermatitis, asthma, and cancer. With Cutie Bees, their clothes are always free of harmful chemicals.

Besides being organic, Cutie Bees clothes are absolutely adorable! I had the opportunity to review their Pink Lemonade Organic Bodysuit and Pants set. When I first opened it my mouthed dropped in awe of how adorable it was! The bright yellow complimented the bright pink perfectly. The pink stripe across the tummy with the pink bow was a perfect addiction to the bodysuit. The neck was stetchy enough to easily slip over even larger heads. The matching stretchy pants had cute little yellow ruffles around the bottoms of the legs, making it a perfect match to the bodysuit. The only thing I wish it had was some matching yellow ruffles on the butt. I loved how soft the outfit was; it almost felt like silk. This is a very high quality baby outfit. I was very impressed.

Cutie Bees offers clothes for boys, girls, and even neutral items. They have everything from pants and dresses to jumpsuits and onesies. They even have giftsets already made up that would be perfect for any baby shower. I would highly recommend Cutie Bees. Not only are their clothes adorable, organic, soft, and machine washable, they are very affordable. Check out their website, you won’t be disappointed!

In honor of Earth Day, Cutie Bees is currently running a sale. With the code EARTH22, shoppers receive 22% off and free shipping (valid through May 15).

www.cutiebees.com

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PackIt Personal Cooler

Posted by Professor on April 9, 2013
in Family Stuff, Gift Ideas, Home, Houseware, Reviews, Uncategorized

Introducing PackIt – the freezable personal cooler that keeps your food colder, fresher, and safer for longer than you could ever before – up to 10 hours! There’s no need for ice that melts or for bulky, toxic ice packs. Simply store your folded PackIt in the freezer until you’re ready to PackIt and go!

The Original Cool.
Thanks to PackIt’s patented freezable gel-liner you can keep your lunch cool – for up to 10 hours!

The Personal Cooler is perfect for school, work, the field or anywhere! Simply store the cooler in your freezer for a 12 hour period, pack with the items you want to keep cool and enjoy!

Features:

Keeps food and drinks cold up to 10 hours.
Patented freezable-gel is permanently built into the liner.
PVC/lead-free, non-toxic, earth-safe, & reusable.
Folds compactly in the freezer for storage.
Dimensions: 8” x 10” x 5” (8” x 5” x 2” folded)

PackIt Personal cooler is available in a variety of patterns and colors.

Reasons to LOVE PackIt

Cooler

PackIt keeps its contents cooler longer – up to 10 hours in fact – and it eliminates completely the need for ice or gel packs

Safer for both you and the environment

PVC-free, BPA-free, lead-free, non-toxic, earth-safe and reusable

Lift a burden off your budget

Over a 30-year career, a person can save nearly $100,000 by packing a lunch

Trendy with the times

Save money, eat healthy and look good while doing it
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Versatile and durable

Perfect for school, work, sporting events, golf, the beach, baby bottles and so much more!

Our Review:

We were pleased to review the new PackIt Personal Cooler in purple.

We must admit we LOVE our PackIt! I have 2 older versions of the PackIt lunch bags…but like this new personal cooler option much better! The primary difference is in the handle. In this new version the handle has a strap that can attach to other bags. It has a convenient lock clasp on the handle, which I use to attach the PackIt to my daughters lunch bag. This is SUCH A NICE NEW FEATURE! Since I have 3 children and 3 PackIts…I may have to upgrade the other 2 PackIts to this new handy version!

PackIt not only stores lunches effectively but also folds nicely for storage in the freezer. The bag conveniently folds up and takes little space in the freezer.

One other added bonus is cleaning! Cleaning is a breeze! The instructions say “Hand wash with mild soap and warm water. Allow to air dry completely with flap open before freezing to prevent frost from forming on cooler. Do not use bleach. Please note that PackIts are not washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, or microwave safe.” We found that these instructions keep the PackIt clean and tidy and have not had any issues thus far.

What about keeping lunches cold? This product is AWESOME!!! There are many times when my children bring unfinished content from their lunches home and after a long school day the items are still cold and fresh.

One feature I do like is that there is no sweating… when I used to pack the traditional ice packs in our old lunch bags the ice packs would sweat as they dethawed and make a wet mess all over the contents and the lunch bag… PackIt does not sweat! AWESOME!

Overall, we are PackIt fans! We might have to try some of their other products aside from the lunch bags…as there are so many options…from wine coolers to picnic bags.

For more information about PackIt and other variations of the bag please visit:

http://packitcool.com/