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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.

Now onto the giveaway….

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PROBAR Review

Posted by Professor on March 28, 2013
in All Natural Products, Exercise, Food and Treats, Health, Health and Nutrition, Organic, Products for Dad, Products for Mom, Reviews

The PROBAR Company’s goal is to change how the world thinks when it comes to real, whole food. PROBAR products are proof that a food maker can wholeheartedly commit to quality, sustainability—and sheer deliciousness. Part of the Simply Real® promise is sourcing the finest all-natural, 100% vegan organic ingredients from growers who believe in these things as well. As you check out their products, they all have one thing in common: they start with only the best raw ingredients.

There are 4 PROBAR products to choose from:

PROBAR Meal ~ This PROBAR weighs in at a solid three ounces of fruits, nuts and seeds with enough nutrition to make a fresh, tasty, satisfying meal replacement. It’s rich in raw ingredients and the right nutrient-dense calories for lasting energy and nourishment.

PROBAR Core ~ Looking for a protein bar that resembles nature rather than a science experiment? Good…because they have packed 20 grams of plant protein and plenty of real, recognizable ingredients into this bar. And it does more than build your strength – it boasts chia seeds for hydration and recovery too.

PROBAR Bolt ~ These organic chews step up your game right when you need it. They’re packed to power you from morning workouts to race days. Plus, they’re loaded with electrolytes, B vitamins, antioxidants and complex carbs for fast fuel-ups that last through the home stretch.

PROBAR Fuel ~ Go ahead, dig in and fuel up with this gluten-free bar’s superfruits, cashews and oats. It’s soft, chewy, and it’s a full serving of fruit – a scrumptious snack for action packed days. We balanced this blend with chia seeds to regulate hydration and raw oats for easy-to-digest energy.

PROBAR Halo ~ Satisfying your sweet tooth with zero grams of guilt. Introducing PROBAR Halo™, the delicious between meals treat that’s designed to do your body good. With natural whole food ingredients and heavenly taste, these bars have such big flavors they take on a personality all their own.

Our PROBAR Review:

We received the following products from PROBAR: PROBAR Meal (Superberry and Greens), PROBAR Core (Peanut Butter Chocolate), PROBAR Bolt (Raspberry).

These are VERY good bars. I enjoyed the flavor and quality of each type of bar.

PROBAR Meal (Superberry and greens)

This bar goes beyond what I thought it could do…it REALLY fills you up! When they say a meal replacement they mean meal replacement! I was surprised when I opened the package and saw how green the bar was…I was glad because I know I do not eat enough “greens” and this bar is packed full of vital nutrients! As for taste… I enjoyed the flavor of the bar… for some it might be an acquired taste if you have never had a meal replacement bar. But, if you have had meal replacement bars before this one stands out in quality and flavor. The texture and balance of the ingredients was very nice on the tongue! This product is NON-GMO product verified.

Check out the ingredients and nutritional information here: PROBAR Meal Replacement Superberry and Greens

PROBAR Core (Peanut Butter and Chocolate)

These are EXCELLENT! I am a chocolate lover… so I was pleased to see a protein bar in my favorite flavor! I have tried other protein bars before and these surpass the other brands in quality and taste. They are very flavorful and pack a punch of 20 grams of protein. I was not disappointed. This product is Gluten-Free!

Check out the ingredients and nutritional information here: PROBAR Core (Peanut Butter & Chocolate)

PROBAR Bolt (Raspberry)

This was a very nice alternative for fast fuel ups for workouts! I enjoyed this flavor immensely! These are not a bar but a “chew” reminiscent of a “gummy bear”. These are wonderful performance aides. Since I am not an avid runner or workout aficionado … I gave some samples to my brother who is a power lifter and he attested that they are a great way to boost a workout!

Check out the ingredients and nutritional information here: PROBAR Bolt (Raspberry)

OVERALL… I was delightfully surprised at the taste and texture of the products along with the nutritional values contained in the product. I do also have to add that the products are 100% Vegan ORGANIC … how wonderful!

To learn more about the PROBAR company and their products, please visit their website www.theprobar.com

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.

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Eggy Alphabet App

Posted by Brande on March 25, 2013
in Downloads, Education, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Parenting, Reviews, School, Technology/Electronics

The Eggy Alphabet App is available for your iPad and/or iPhone in the iTunes Store.

When you start up this app, it asks for your child’s name and each time you log in it will welcome your child.

The home page has 2 available activities “Letter” and “Letter Game”.

When you select “Letters” a friendly voice will tell you to select a letter.

After selecting a letter, they will direct you to select an activity. Your child can select an upper case or lower case letter for their activities. The available activities are Dot-to-Dot, Draw the Letter, Copy the Letter, or Letter or Not?

Dot-to-Dot is just that connecting the numbers to draw the letter. It will make your child repeat the letter Dot-to-Dot several times with numbers, then they will take away the numbers are show just dots, then take away the darkened letter to make your child draw the letter by themselves. I really like the repetition of the letter.

Draw the letter is just that. They give you a blank page and your child will draw the letter.

Copy the letter – they give you the letter and arrows to give the direction your child should use to write the letter.

Letter or Not? and the Letter Game (From the home page) – It will give you different pictures and ask if the picture starts with that letter. For example see below.

Does the word insect start with the letter i? In this case yes, it does. The next picture may be a vase or flowers.

When your child finishes a level they receive a critter. We received “Mr. Cheese the Mouse” for playing for 10 minutes straight and “Blue the Whale” for completing our first Dot-to-Dot activity.

This is a great learning app for your beginning readers, writers and learning the alphabet for your little ones.

Best of all Moms & Dads, you can check their progress!

Look for my next app review – Eggy Sight Words!

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Zingo! Sight Words Review – TimeToPlayMag.com

Posted by Brande on March 22, 2013
in Education, Family Stuff, Fun Stuff, Kids Toys, Reviews, Shopping, Uncategorized

I was very excited when I won an opportunity to review “Zingo!”for Timetoplaymag.com

I couldn’t wait to tell you about it!

The Thinkfun Company is spot on with this early learning game!

Zingo! Sight Words is a Pre-K version of the classic game of bingo except with frequently used words.

After choosing your Zingo! card, slide the “Zingo! Zinger”. It drops 2 (Two) words, if one of the players has one of the corresponding words on their card, they first must say the word then they may place the word tile on their Zingo! card. Play continues until all 9 spaces are covered then the winner yells “ZINGO!”

Of course you can play the game in other ways. You can have 3 in a row or patterns (X, four corners, picture frame or Z for Zingo!), try multiple cards for more advanced players.

Zingo! is recommended for Pre-K to 1 and I would agree with the age range. My daughter is 4 and not reading yet, however we used matching words so our game slowed down. I would say the word and she would repeat it, then she needed to find it on her or my card.

The only thing I found bothersome is you need to scramble the 72 tiles before you play for the first time. My daughter loved scrambling the tiles, but we needed to put them back int the “Zinger” before we could start the game. The other thing I noticed was the tiles were easy for me to push back in the “Zinger” but a little hard for my daughter.

Great Game! We will be purchasing Zingo! for upcoming birthday parties!

ZINGO!!

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Shari’s Berries

Posted by 278Wife on March 21, 2013
in Food and Treats, Fun Stuff, Gift Ideas, Reviews, Shopping, Uncategorized

Gourmet chocolate covered strawberries and melt in your mouth cheesecake is the key to my heart, and oh boy did Shari’s Berries deliver! I have ordered many gifts from the Internet; flowers, photo gifts, music, etc., but never strawberries nor cheesecake. This gift was intended for myself, but as soon as my husband saw what arrived, I was forced into sharing.

To begin with, the ordering process was very easy. Although they have a multitude of products, it is easy to search for exactly what you are looking for. You can search by occasion, strawberries, chocolate lovers, bake shop, gift baskets, or specials. You can even type in what you are looking for in the search engine and all of your options will come up. Once you decide what you would like to purchase, you are given the choice of what product you want. For example, I chose the Cheesecake Trio and Full Half Dozen Fancy Strawberries, but in the ordering screen I had the opportunity to upgrade to a full dozen fancy strawberries. The next step is to choose the delivery day. When you click on the calendar it shows you when standard delivery would be, and when standard delivery plus an extra fee would be. Once you place the product in your shopping cart, you have the option to include an extra gift such as a card or a cookie. The site then walks you through the checkout process, which is very secure and user friendly. You can order as a guest or create an account. I created an account and am very happy I did. I cannot tell you how many discount codes I have received for future orders. In addition I received a confirmation e-mail with my order number, an e-mail when my order was being shipped with a UPS tracking number, and an e-mail when my order was delivered. This is important to me for future orders. I like to know when my gift arrives at the intended location so I know when I should receive my thank you phone call!

When the package arrived it was very nicely packaged with an ice pack that kept the yummies nice and cold. The strawberries were carefully packaged in a tray with each strawberry in their own indent so each one was perfect on arrival. As soon as I opened them I wanted to take a bite! I restrained myself, though, and put them in the fridge. They suggest eating them at room temperature, but I like my strawberries cold so I kept them cool. I received a total of six dipped strawberries. Two were milk chocolate dipped in nuts, two were milk chocolate dipped in chocolate chips, and two were white chocolate dipped with milk chocolate swirls. Both my husband and I loved all three kinds, our favorite was definitely the milk chocolate dipped in chocolate chips. They were simply mouth-watering! It is suggested that the strawberries be eaten within 48 hours and we did not have a problem doing that; they were so delicious!

The cheesecake also arrived in a seperate box. When I first opened them, I was surprised by how small they looked. I thought they could be eaten in about three bites. The cheesecakes looked absolutely deluctant, though. Even though I thought they looked small, I decided to be nice and split them with my husband. Each cheesecake had a plastic wrapping around them to keep them in contact, which was very easy to remove. Once I unwrapped one and split it in half, I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t as small as I had thought. Half of one was a perfect amount for me. The three different cheesecakes included a New York Cheesecake, a white chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate candy on top, and a chocolate rocky road cheesecake, which was by far our favorite! The cheesecake was the perfect consistency, not too heavy and not too light. We thoroughly enjoyed them! The cheesecakes need to be eaten within five days or they can be frozen.

Overall, Shari’s Berries was truly a great experience. I loved the comfort of shopping online and choosing exactly what I wanted. The ordering process was very easy and I loved the confirmation e-mails and coupon codes for future orders. The packaging was great, everything arrived looking perfect. Best of all, both the strawberries and cheesecakes tasted out of this world. Shari’s Berries is a great company to order through that offers quality gifts for every occasion.

To place an order go to:

www.berries.com/mothers-day-berries-sbn

For coupon codes to use on your order go to:

http://www.berries.com/coupon-codes.aspx

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STRIDER Bike Review

Posted by html404 on March 19, 2013
in Exercise, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Kids Toys, Reviews

Our boys love their bikes. And the Strider Bike is a perfect product for introducing toddlers and young children to the biking world.

The Strider Bike is very easy to put together. My husband did so quickly and easily in a few minutes. Nookie had a ton of fun helping him as well.

The overall quality of the Strider Bike is impressive. It’s sturdy and perfectly safe for even the youngest toddlers. The seat is soft and has a nice little cushion for those little tushies.

My youngest two boys have been riding the Strider Bike indoors since it’s still too cold to use it outside, and they love it. It’s the perfect size for them and even my older kids thought it was cute. Although we did have to explain to them why it didn’t have any pedals.

We wondered if the lack of pedals would make Nookie go through some adjustment, but he was easily able to ride the Strider Bike! And our youngest son has also been using the Strider Bike and because of that, he’ll be so much more ready to ride a bike with pedals this summer.

We highly recommend Strider products. Not only do our boy’s love their brand new Strider Bike, but they get two thumbs up from us as well!

You can find all Strider Bike products as well all the other styles of the Strider Bike at:

www.striderbikes.com

Strider also has the Strider Life forum, which is a community to share stories and photos of your children enjoying their Strider Bikes.

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Sassy Non-sters

Posted by 278Wife on March 19, 2013
in Baby Products, Fun Stuff, Kids Stuff, Kids Toys, Reviews

When I hear the brand name Sassy, I immediately think of bright vibrant colors and baby friendly, and that is exactly what their new line of toys called Non-sters are. They are named after the way babies babble. Each Non-ster personality possesses a baby trait. Some of their names include Ci-Ci, La-Lee, and Buppy-Uppy. Each toy has a specific age range, a list of what they promote, and ways to help your child interact with the toy. They are of very high quality and sold exclusively at Target.

I had the opportunity to review four different Sassy Non-sters. First was Ci-Ci lullaby and lights. This is a soothing toy for children. Ci-Ci is absolutely adorable with her green pig-tails, orange ribbons, pink with green polka-dot tutu, and ballerina shoes. The colors are so bright and cheery, and she has many different textures. Gently squeeze Ci-Ci’s hand and the heart in the center of her tummy lights up and soothing lulllaby music plays while the lights change color. You can also change the lullaby music to a heartbeat. It comes with batteries, which is definitely a plus! Ci-Ci promotes interaction, self-soothing, and discovery. It is for 0+ months, and I can see babies playing with it through a year old.

La-Lee discovery spots was the next Non-ster I received. La-Lee was very silly looking with green spikey ribbon hair, different colored ears, and different colored and textured spots. What a surprise I had when I touched any of the four different spots down La-Lee’s tummy and silly sound effects emerged! This would definitely occupy babies for hours! This Non-ster also comes with batteries and promotes interaction, cause-and-effect, and imagination. La-Lee is recommended for 0+ month children, but even my three year old had a ball with it.

Besides Non-sters that light up and play music, they also have books and carrier attachments. The books are absolutely adorable and have so many features. Ci-Ci’s book has a velcro strap at the top so you can attach it easily to a carrier or stroller. Each page has very bright colors and patterns that are very appealing to babies’ eyes. Pages include crinkle textures, a mirror, and a place to insert a photo. You can even personalize the back with the child’s name. You can also buy Ci-Ci as a chime & chew carrier attachment. A very durable velcro strap makes it easy to attach to a carrier. It has a nice sounding chime inside, and a dangling pink heart that is great for chewing on when teething. Again the colors are very bright and vibrant, and the quality is very high.

Overall I was very impressed with all four Sassy Non-ster baby toys. I plan on buying them as gifts for many of my friends who are expecting. Their colors, textures, and features make them great baby toys. You can see all of the different Non-sters at http://www.sassybaby.com/nonsters.

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My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book

Posted by html404 on March 18, 2013
in Books, Family Stuff, Fun Stuff, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Kids Stuff, Reviews

Easter is less than two weeks away and this is my first post about anything pertaining to Easter. We don’t even have any plans yet either, which is how it has been for the past few years. Our children, however, have been enjoying My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book by Lois Rock; illustrated by Alex Ayliffe.

This is a traditional Easter story book about Jesus dying on the cross, however, it leaves out why He died. Yes, He died to make the world a better place, but He died for our sins. That little piece of truth was missing, which was disappointing and seemed dumbed down, in my opinion.

My Very First Easter Story Sticker Book has a twist on the traditional books, as it has an activity at the bottom of each page and children can put stickers in the appropriate pages.

My almost 7 year old and 5 year old loved this book. They really enjoyed putting the stickers on the pages and were eager to finish putting them on – I made them do it in stages so to make it last longer. They just finished it up tonight.

This book may be purchased through Kregel Publications for $5.99 and is paperback.

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Aurorae Yoga Tank Top Review

Posted by Brande on March 16, 2013
in Exercise, Products for Mom, Reviews, Uncategorized

Aurorae Yoga Tank Top Review

If you ever taken yoga you know you come out more positive and relaxed. Aurorae products make you feel even more comfortable and relaxed with their wonderful products. The Aurorae Tank I received is made in the USA and very comfortable!

It’s made of 93% micro modal and 7% spandex. It also washes up great! This is the type of tank that will move with you, no chafing or that’s tight feeling like you can’t breath. Great Product!

In addition to this tank, Aurorae also has yoga pant, cropped pants, and mats. Heck, they have everything you need to start yoga! Go to their page now! Aurorae Yoga Products!

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Whole Fruit Sorbet is Mmmmm Good!

Posted by 278Wife on March 14, 2013
in All Natural Products, Coupons, Food and Treats, Reviews, Shopping

Whole Fruit Sorbets are an award-winnning member of the Whole Fruit Line by J & J Snack Foods. They have five delicious flavors: Black Cherry, Mango, Red Raspberry, Lemonade, and Strawberry. The Whole Fruit Sorbets are sold in 16 fl. oz pint sizes and are made with chunks of real fruit making them naturally fat free!

I have never been a huge fan of sorbet. I always preferred ice cream or popsicles if I was in the mood for a fruit flavored treat. I was pleasantly surprised after trying these Whole Fruit Sorbets. After the first bite of the Black Cherry sorbet, I was hooked. It had actual bits of black cherries in it, which proves just how fresh and natural these sorbets are. The Black Cherry was a little tart, but in a good way. Next I sampled the Mango flavor. Talk about a smooth and absolutely refreshing taste! It instantly reminded me of summertime. Once the sorbet sits out for a few minutes and melts a little bit, it becomes so creamy and even more delicious. Red Raspberry was my favorite flavor even though I don’t normally like raspberry anything. I think it was because it didn’t have an overpowering raspberry taste; it was just enough. It did have a little bit of an aftertaste.

The last two flavors I sampled, Lemonade and Strawberry, tasted just like italian ices. Both my husband and I could not believe how amazing they tasted. So light and refreshing, yet the perfect way to quench the palate! Even the Strawberry was perfect when normally strawberry flavored icecream and popsicles are too potent and overwhelming.

Overall, you cannot go wrong with any of the Whole Fruit Sorbet flavors. They all taste delicious, refreshing, and have a smooth taste. The best part is that you don’t need to eat the whole pint to be satisfied. The serving size is half a cup, and that was plenty for me. Whole Fruit Sorbet will definitely be a must have in my freezer from now on. It’s an excellent treat that you can feel good about eating.

Go to their website for more information and for a $0.35 off coupon!

http://www.jjsnack.com/WholeFruit/product1_2.aspx?parents=235