My daughter showed me this farm fresh egg last night and we could not help but wonder which hen laid this egg. She thinks it was a smaller one because the smaller hens are mighty when it comes to laying over sized eggs! Guess we will never really know.
I have mentioned before that our oldest daughter heads off to college in less than a year. #Phones4School #CollectiveBias. One of the things on our to-do list is to research cheap wireless plans. We desire to get her set up with a technological life line a.k.a a cell phone when she is away from home. A cell phone will enable her to communicate when she’s out, give her a life line if she gets stranded or if, God forbid, she runs into trouble. We also want her to have a phone for when she starts driving by herself in a few months.
My daughter was away at her cousin’s house all weekend. It was fun to surprise her with a trip to the store to buy her an early college present. We purchased Alcatel One Touch Fierce ($99.88) for $34.88/month, an unlimited talk text and data/web plan with Walmart’s Family Mobile (T-Mobile is the carrier), plus $25 for the starter kit. We love the unlimited aspect of this plan. It is also affordable for a college student on a limited budget. Bobbie is already figuring on paying for her phone herself. Of course, we are not complaining!
On the way home in the car she was setting up her calendar, which she is going to need to keep track of classes, assignments, exams and activities while she is away in college. She is obviously very excited to have her own smart phone! Other features she likes are the graphics. She is also looking for apps for homework, budgeting and exercising. She is having fun learning her way around her new phone.
The Alcatel One Touch Phone is perfect for college students because it is not only portable but it is a smart phone with all the bells an whistles – talk, text, web/data, 4G capability, camera and a 4.5″ touch screen. The monthly plans are budget friendly for both students and families.
Well…we have done many reviews of hair care products lately that we thought we might add a review of a nifty styling tool/brush called the KNOT GENIE.
There are 3 products in the knot genie family they are pictured below:
The Teeny Genie
Knot Genie
Supreme Genie
The Knot Genie detangling products were created for every parent that has endured the foot stomping and screaming matches that come with brushing their child’s hair. With Knot Genie, even the curliest, most knotted up hair practically slips through the unique bristle configuration ~ gently and painlessly.
We were able to review the Original Knot Genie and the Supreme Genie (*note: the Teeny Genie is only a smaller version of the Knot Genie).
The thing that makes the Knot Genie so wonderful is the bristles. Above are my pictures of the bristles. Below is a closeup:
The Knot Genie products have different lengths of teeth on the brush. When brushing , they bend just right to gently untangle the hair. Knot Genie company claims that because of the lack of stress to the hair the hair’s cuticle stays unharmed…revealing the smoothest, shiniest hair you have ever seen.
We cannot agree more! The brush untangles the hair nicely and leaves hair smooth and shiny! Once more the shape of the brush fits nicely in the palm of the hand making brushing easier! … For little hands the Teeny Genie might be a better fit…but my 6 and 10 year old use the traditional Knot Genie with ease!
For those of you who like the feel of a traditional brush with a handle, try the Knot Genie Supreme…the only difference if that it has a handle!
I suggest this product for anyone who has hair… long hair or short hair…young hair or old hair! It works wonders! I have to say I have used it on both my daughters and myself with wonderful results!
Find out more about the Knot Genie and buy one today!
I have been under the weather all week and really did not keep track of our funnies very well. And here it is Saturday once again….so we will be joining Mel over at The Mommyhood Chronicles for week #33 (for us) in our Saturday Top Five Laughs of the week, if I can scrounge up enough fun things to post!
5. I was playing with Jr. yesterday on our bed. He left and came back and I was eating frozen blueberries but I wasn’t playing with him any more so he goes, “Mommy play with me!” It was cute.
4. Jr. said to hubby, “Blaze has big eyes!” In case you forgot, Blaze is our horse.
3. Jr. was playing with my blood pressure cup and then started calling himself, Dr._____(and his name). Too cute.
2. Our dog is confused. He’s attracted to our female sheep. Need I say more? Sigh.
1. Our oldest went away for the weekend to help her aunt with a trade show and Jr. goes, “Why did ‘Bobbie’ have to go? Me like her. Me want _____ to go.” He wanted his big brother to go away instead!
We have found a new love! Babo Botanicals! Wow…I cannot say enough about these products…they are new and innovative, not to mention safe and natural!
This brand is all about natural living…and their brand promise (below) proves that their products are pure!
We also LOVE that a portion of all Babo proceeds go toward urban gardening projects in public schools… read more about it here (Social Responsibility).
We were able to review 6 of their products…and were pleased with everything! One thing we LOVED about the products is that they are SAFE and EFFECTIVE for the ENTIRE family! Yes … moms and dads can use this and it works great!!!
Below I will highlight each of the products received and what we thought about them. But overall they were awesome!
Moisturizing Baby Shampoo and Wash
This is an amazing product…especially for those with dry or sensitive skin. My daughter has eczema and it worked great on her skin. But I also used this product and I liked it too… although I do not suffer from dry skin… I do tend to get drier on my legs after bathing …and this worked great…no drying like I usually get! PLus, the scent is wonderful and do not forget their seal of Nutri-Soothe blend!
Who says baby lotion can’t be for the whole family! This is a such a great product that we all started using it after bath time! It goes on smooth and absorbs well to hydrate the skin. Since there are no chemicals we never have to worry about irritants! This is a wonderful lotion suited for baby or the entire family!
This was by far our favorite product! My children are avid swimmers and swim at least twice a week in a chlorinated pool. We liked that this was a shampoo & wash specially formulated for swimmers and/or sports players. One thing the product does is removes chlorine… which was a plus for us! No more drying out of the hair…only hydration!
This product is a great addition to your shampooing regimen after play or swim! Get ready for hydrated hair! No more dry feeling! I used this on my three children AND myself after swimming and boy does it make your hair feel good! I LOVE that it is natural …why use a chemical laden shampoo to get rid of chlorine…. go the natural route!
The next two products I did not get a chance to use because school has just started and my children have not gotten that dreaded “lice” letter yet… you know the one I am talking about…”there has been a case of head lice reported in your child’s classroom” Ugh…makes me shudder! Well … shudder no more! There are two great products that will repel lice and make moms breathe a bit easier when that letter comes home!
I like this product because it is a preventative shampoo…use it before a lice letter even comes home. YOu can send your child to a sleepover or camp without worry if you use this first! If you get one of those dreaded letters use this shampoo to ward off the little pests!
The final product and perhaps the most intriguing of all is the spray! This detangles , conditions and repels lice all at the same time! NO more worries about lice ending up in your home!
Over all Babo botanicals are WONDERFUL products at a great competitive price in natural market! Check out their site and shop today you will not be displeased!
Are you headed back to college or know of someone who is? College students should know about the perks of renting textbooks from CampusBookRentals.com I am sure my daughter will want to look into this for next year when she goes off to college.
Here are some perks:
-Save 40-90% off of bookstore prices
-Free shipping both ways
-Can highlight in the textbooks
-Flexible renting periods
-They donate to Operation Smile with each textbook rented
-Live customer support
….and so much more.
CampusBookRentals.com started a new program, RentBack. RentBack is new initiative that allows students to rent the textbooks they own – to other students… which is an awesome opportunity for them to make 2-4x more money compared to what they’d make through buyback options! Buyback is selling their books back at the end of the semester.
Isn’t that a great idea?! Check out this CampusBookRentals.com RentBack video:
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Celebrated singer and actor Craig Pomranz debuts his new children’s book, Made by Raffi, that embraces differences and promotes diversity in children.
Synopsis:
Raffi is a shy boy who does not like noisy games and is often teased at school. But when he gets the idea of making a scarf for his dad’s birthday, he is full of enthusiasm even though the other children think it is girly to knit. Then the day draws near for the school pageant, and there is one big problem: no costume for the prince. And that’s when Raffi has his most brilliant idea of all — to make a prince’s cape. On the day of the pageant, Raffi’s cape is the star of the show.
Our thoughts:
This was an EXCELLENT book! We enjoyed sharing it with our children. The story , message and illustrations all exceeded our expectations. The message that runs through the book is acceptance … it is so great to see a book written from this perspective. We often read books about a little girl being a “tom boy” but rarely …dare I say never do we read about a boy being a “tom girl”. This book did an excellent job tackling a subject about acceptance.
I cannot reiterate how much we enjoyed reading this book to our children. It was a GREAT way to start the school year and facilitated discussions each time we read the text …and even each time my children ran into a child that did not fit into the square box as I like to call it! I love books that help convey a message and values that I am trying to convey to my children… this book did just that!
Though thoughtful text and vivid illustrations the author have a winner here in my opinion! Go ahead and peruse the text over at amazon (you can even look inside the text and preview the book) …you will not be disappointed!
We are pleased to share another company which offers NATURAL Organic products for children.
This company developed their products specifically for children with skin irritants. Thus, they avoid using any ingredient in their product line that might irritate skin!
We were able to review five of their products. The products came well packaged and they are nice large sizes so you get quite a bit of product for your expenditure in natural products, which is delightful!
Children will look forward to jump into the tub with this fun new Bubble Bath. Made with 70% certified organic and the highest quality botanicals, essential oils and luxurious moisturizers. Our Bubbles are long lasting and extremely gentle so they will not dry or irritate baby’s tender skin, while the natural scents fills the air. Great for Babies and kids of all ages. Also Paraben free, SLS Free, 1-4 Dioxane Free, Synthetic Fragrance Free, Gluten Free & Vegan.
This was such a great bubble bath! My children really enjoyed being able to use a bubble bath again! The traditional bubble baths i buy in the store ALL irritate their skin and we have just forgone the pleasure of a sudsy bath time…but now I am pleased to say my children can bask in a sudsy bath once again with this product! …and boy are they delighting in bath time now that there are bubbles!
A Healing Balm for Minor Ouchies, Eczema and Irritated Skin.
Organic Tamanu Oil, Shea Butter, Sunflower Oil, & Coconut Oil.
Use Organic Soothing Stick to treat minor cuts, scrapes, burns and any dry patches. Rub or touch lightly onto skin to soothe and promote healing. A roll-up tube for easy application, it can go with you in your pocket, diaper bag or purse. Ideal even for chapped lips and winter cheeks – you’ll be surprised by how many uses you find for this convenient skin-soothing product. Gentle enough for baby, effective enough for the whole family. Fragrance Free Scent.
This was an interesting and exciting product! This worked wonders on my daughters Eczema outbreaks! We also found it worked well on skinned knees from bike rides and outdoor play. Cannot wait to see what uses winter brings!
Calms Dry, Sensitive Skin.
With Organic Aloe, Organic Chamomile, & Calendula.
When it comes to moisturizing and soothing the skin, nothing surpasses Aloe. It’s even ideal for those hard-to-treat irritations. Jojoba Oil and Aloe absorbs quickly, retains moisture and restores elasticity, leaving skin very soft to the touch. Calendula promotes healing and is gentle for delicate skin.
We liked that this product did what it said…without irritation and NO greasy feel! We also LOVE the fact that it is usable on the face. I have found that some products irritate or dry out the face if applied…NOT this one!!! It is AWESOME for sensitive and delicate skin!
Made with the highest quality botanicals, essential oils and luxurious moisturizers like shea butter to pamper you and your baby’s tender hair and skin without drying. You will love how this luxurious shampoo and body wash will bathe your skin in luxury. Also available in Vanilla Tangerine and Lavender Chamomile, in both 8oz. and 16oz
We LOVED that this is a combination shampoo and body wash! This makes life so much easier! We can use this product at home or at the gym when we take the children to swimming lessons… having a combo product certainly makes life easier when showering on the go at the health club!
This Conditioner uses organic & natural ingredients to provide an incredibly soft and manageable finish for your babies’ hair. Using ingredients such as Organic Aloe.
We LOVE that this product is a leave in or shampoo out product. My daughters’ hair is so easily tangled and this product is AWESOME at relieving those tangles and making brushing a breeze. We have used the product both as a leave in and have shampooed it out…either way it worked wonderfully! I can say that for hair that is severely tangled this worked well as a leave in conditioner to help alleviate the knots! My youngest is so pleased that the brushing routine in our house has gotten much easier with this product. No more crying when time to detangle!
Overall, Nature’s Baby Organics is doing a wonderful job at providing consumers with products that are Natural, organic and family friendly! We really enjoyed the product and hope you will take a moment to peruse their website and find your favorite products!
In case the prize does not show up correctly in the rafflecopter, here’s the complete list of products you could win –
One winner for all five of these products:
1 – 16 oz. Shampoo & Conditioner Coconut Pineapple (New Scent!)
1 – 16 oz. Conditioner & Detangler Coconut Pineapple (New Scent!)
1 – 8 oz. Face & Body Moisturizer Fragrance Free
1 – 0.63 oz. Organic Soothing Stick Fragrance Free (USDA Certified)
1 – 12 oz. Bubble Bath Tangy Tangerine
Good luck!
I have been looking for a good tweezer for a while now…and jumped at the chance to review this new item by CRAVE! First of all I LOVE that they have a LIFETIME GUARANTEE… this makes the 19.99 price tag easier to swallow!
The tip is VERY precise! I was able to pull out or “tweeze” my eyebrow hairs very selectively and easily with these tweezers. It only took one tweeze to get a hair…with my old tweezers I usually pull and pull at a hair just to get it to come out! These went in grabbed the hair and out it come… no fussing and crying over hairs still in place! Since they work on getting hairs out the first time there is less pain while tweezing… and the tweezers actually pull the hair out by the root…no more half hairs as I call it (when the tweezer only pulls out part of the hair). BEST OF ALL THEY DO NOT PINCH MY SKIN!!!
The Crave Company GUARANTEES that these tweezers will stay sharp for life (no resharpening or replacement)… I will get back to you on that one…but I am HOPING that the claim is genuine (which I am sure it is!)
Overall the design is great…they are comfortable to handle and I like that they have a matte finish so that your fingers can actually grab on to the tweezer without slipping.
Additional uses:
Of course these tweezers can have a dual purpose such as first aid and tick removal. I have yet to take advantage of this option because there has been no need as of yet! However, I think these would be a great addition to any first aid kit. First of all they are made of high quality surgical grade stainless steel and come in a neat little sanitary holding case so that they are not damaged or contaminated during storage; fitting nicely into a first aid kit.
Actual picture of what I received
Close up of Tweezer lets you see the precision tip!
This and other crave products can be purchased on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Tweezers-Slant-Tip-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00J6L7HAA
A little late in posting my Saturday Top Five Laughs post this week. We are once again joining Mel over at The Mommyhood Chronicles for week #32 (for us) in our Saturday Top Five Laughs of the week.
5. “The cat ate the frog!”
That is what I heard our children say this evening. They have had it in their bug box and left it in the garage where our mama cat is staying with the new kitten. It should be an interesting evening to say the least.
4. “Pretzels don’t eat bacon!” Ok, it’s one bizarre evening here. We just thought our oldest said, “Pretzels don’t eat bacon!” Not just me but the two younger ones thought that is what she said too. She smiled and corrected us (or herself) saying, “No, pretzels don’t need yeast, they need baking powder.”
I’m still shaking my head.
3. My pinky hurting mommy….
Jr. is telling me his pinky is hurting….and he has two clothes pins on both of his pinkies! Take them off then, I tell him….and he keeps them on. Sigh.
2. “Do you want to go on a date with me?”
My four year old just asked my 14 year old this! I asked how does he know what a date is and one of the other children said, “He doesn’t!”
Too cute!
1. My oldest lightened her hair with peroxide and after all that decided she likes it her darker color! Silly girl! She claims she was bored of her hair.
What are some silly things your children do?
