Kids Relief Flu Relief Homeopathic Medicine {Review}

It is that time of year. The time where kids share their germs with each other and with us. Personally the past few weeks we have been dealing with Strep, it started with my oldest and the next week to my youngest. You feel so horrible when they are sick and miserable and no matter how hard you try and protect them eventually they will get sick. Flu season is just around the corner and as a parent that is the illness I dread the most. With so many medicines on the market you want the safest but what is out there that works and is safe?

As a mother with a child whom is newly diagnosed with a gluten sensitivity I check every food label, but what about medicines? What is on the market that is safe for many different child allergies? I would like to introduce you to Kids Relief.

Kids Relief Flu Relief is a raspberry flavored oral liquid. It helps with flu related symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains. Kids Relief Flu Relief is a homeopathic medicine that is dye free, sugar free, gluten free with no drug interactions or side effects.

Kids Relief not only has medicine to help with the flu but a wide range from Cold and Cough, Pain and Fever and Allergy Relief. They also have a great line for babies from a Calming Syrup to Gas and Colic, Teething and more.  

Who is Kids Relief Homeolab, USA? "Homeolab USA is the sister company of Homeocan, a manufacturer and distributor of homeopathic products in Canada. Founded in 1987 by Michele Boisvert, Homeocan has become Canada's leading manufacturer of homeopathic products."

"Homeolab products include over 200 over the counter formulations (single remedies and combination remedies) developed from more than 1,500 different root substances. We also carry trace elements, essential oils and plant extracts. Homeolab’s homeopathic medicines are manufactured from only the finest of natural ingredients. Our commitment to quality and purity assure that you are getting the finest products available. All Homeolab products are manufactured in strict accordance with FDA and HPUS guidelines."

So no matter the age or the symtoms Kids Relief has you covered with tasty easy to administer homeopathic medicine that you can feel confident about giving to your kids. To find your nearest retailer visit the Kids Relief website and click "where to buy". 

Disclosure: I was asked to write a review for Kids Relief Flu Relief and was provided with a sample. No monitory compensation was given for this post. All statements and opinions made are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Meghan and Julie - Stunning Handmade Hair Accessories

Instagram has become such an amazing social networking place for my own business as well as others. I have met some of the most talented people from all over the world to include Lisa from Meghan & Julie. As soon as I started following Lisa I knew she was something special.

Lisa's spirit and spunk is a lot like my own but the stunning accessories she makes blew me away. More than that I am in constant awe of Lisa's strength and heart. She is a mother to four boys ages 12 to 2. Her two oldest (12 yr & 10 yr) have Autism, her 5 yr old is labeled Developmentally Delayed and her 2 yr old is demonstrating delays.She is such a strong loving presence in her sons lives as well as their advocate but sometimes my heart breaks through my phone for her. 

I could only imagine. I only have two girls both of which are healthy in all respects but most days they make me want to rip my hair out. Whatever her trials throughout the day you can always count on seeing a stunning piece posted that was made with love and care as well as a "hi lovelies"!

I could not wait to start back to school shopping this year because my first stop was going to be at Meghan & Julie. From bows, clips, headbands and more Meghan & Julie is like shopping in a candy store. All the colors, glitter and textures are brilliant and perfect executed. Lisa has an amazing eye for color combinations and detail.

Speaking of candy stores, you can get your beautiful hair accessories in scents! That's right, they smell and it is amazing. For our order we chose bubblegum, wild berry, vanilla and coconut. Let's just say the girls could not stop huffing the bows when they arrived..lol It has been a month and everything still smells as wonderful as the day they arrived.

Silver and Pink Glitter Bow 

Turquoise and Purple Glitter Bow

The handmade quality of each item is perfect and holds up well with active little girls. Every piece is secure and the clips I chose stay very well in even my fine haired daughter.

Hot Pink Felt Ponytail Holders

Pink and Blue Pom Pom Clip

I always try to send customer appreciation photos of handmade items I buy. I know as a business owner myself there is nothing that brightens my day then seeing a happy cheeky little girl wearing something I made and mom telling me how special her daughter feels. 

So I sent Lisa some photos and the response was more than I expected. She was so blessed and loved M's pictures so much as asked if M could be the face of Meghan & Julie. What? Wow! Meghan & Julie is growing by leaps and bounds are we are honored to stand beside such a talented lady in her newest business endeavors.

Currently you can find Meghan & Julie on Etsy as well as Instagram. Stop by and check her out, you will not be disappointed. 

Disclosure: I was not asked to write a review for Meghan & Julie and no compensation was given for this post. All statements and opinions made are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief {Review}

One of the worst mommy problems I deal with are tummy issues. When your child comes to you saying they are nauseous or that their tummy hurts sometimes you feel helpless. It's not a cut or scrape you can see and easily make better with a band-aid and a kiss. You start asking the questions..."what did you eat last?", "where exactly does it hurt?", "did you poop today?". In my house helpful answers to this situation are rare and usually ends in the shoulder shrug and "I don't know". As a parent I feel awful when this situation arises, that was until I was introduced to Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief.

Mommy Bliss also is the maker of the #1 selling product Gripe Water. Always naturally sugar free, no alcohol, harsh chemicals or parabens. No artificial flavors or colors and no dairy, gluten or soy. As a mom who believes in eating clean and buying organic it is nice to know if you have to use a OTC product there are companies out there like Mommys Bliss. 

Just the other day my youngest came to me saying she was nauseous and her tummy hurt. Is it sad that I was a little excited for her discomfort because then I could have her try the Mommys Bliss Kids? If this worked, it would be a god send for my family. So I took one of the single dose packets out of the box, ripped off the top and let her drink it right out of the package. Literally within less than 15 minutes she was feeling so much better, hooray!

Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief is a natural herbal supplement used to help ease the occasional stomach discomfort associated with nausea, motion sickness, indigestion and gas. Made with natural ingredients including organic ginger, fennel, dill and peppermint extracts and is 100% vegetarian & vegan.

Mommys Bliss is a family owned company and was founded by a mom of three who is also a registered nurse, lactation consultant and midwife. Her dedication to her family and their health inspired her to create products that are safe, effective and affordable.

I can honestly say Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief will forever be a staple in our home not only for my girls but I can use it too! With my gastric ulcer and IBS issues, I could surely use a more natural solution and hopefully cut down on the prescription meds I take. Mommys Bliss Kids Upset Tummy & Nausea Relief can be bought via their website or out in town at your local Walmart, Whole Foods, Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid. You can also find Mommys Bliss on your favorite social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.

Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Jammin with J-Animals {Review}

My girls love every fun commercial they see and of course they want all the "as seen on tv" gadgets, toys and more. Every year their wish lists consist mostly of these items. I hope they never discover QVC..lol So I knew when I received an email to review the J-Animals from Jay@Play how could I turn that down. I mean really, my girls would kill me.

J-Animals is a super fun "wearable stuffed animal". This cuddly stuffed animal has a secret compartment that once easily opened, unfolds into a wearable outfit! With three different sizes available kids and adults alike can enjoy the fun and comfort of J-Animals. J-Animals is made from soft fleece with elastic around the wrists and ankles. A wide zipper down the front makes it easy especially for kids to put it on themselves. When the wearable fun is over simply roll it up and it transforms back into a stuffed animal.

As you can see my oldest had so much fun trying out the "Zany Zebra" J-Animals we received. As a matter of fact I was taken back when she started jumping around singing the song from the J-Animals commercial. A) I had no idea she knew the song and B) it was just hilarious. I wished I could have got her on video!

J-Animals features five colorful characters: a su-purr cat, zany zebra, paw-sitively awesome dog, groovy giraffe and a magical unicorn. This is a creative and fun addition to any slumber party, outdoor movie night or just hanging out at home.

J-Animals is not available in stores but can be bought online easily on their website! You can also follow J-Animals through all your favorite social media sites... Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

The Original Loom Boom {Review}

Here I am, back again on my blog after a several month hiatus. I made a "resolution" to get back into blogging however have so far this year fallen short.So when I was contacted by a PR rep for The Original Loom Boom I thought it was the perfect opportunity to get the blog back up and running again.

I don't know about you but my girls each got a loom for Christmas with a zillion little rubber bands. Since Christmas I find the little bands and their finished bracelets all over my house!! The floor, stuffed in clothing drawers and even found one in my bathroom drawer. The Original Loom Boom is a product that keeps all your kids finished bracelets and those pesky loose bands all in one place.

The Original Loom Boom not only is perfect for organization but also makes a great display for all their creative work. The Original Loom Boom holds over 40 bracelets and can be found at Toys R Us online and in the stores. Retail price is $9.99. I am certainly happy to have this in my house. Now I just have to go track down all the other loose bracelets around the house so we can be organized!

Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

What Is In Your ePantry? {Review}

As important as it is to our family to eat well such as cutting out GMO's, additives, processed foods and more sometimes we forget about the other chemicals we bring into our environment...our household products. My husband is a huge fan of bleach. It has it's place in small quantities but when I am not paying attention I can walk into a room and almost asphyxiate from the harsh fumes.

So I turn more towards the safe and environmental friendly cleaners such as Method and Seventh Generation. The second problem I have with household cleaners is when I am grocery shopping, I am thinking about food. Planning the meals, lunches and snacks for the girls, ect. I am notorious for completely forgetting to even visit the household cleaning isle. It is not until I go clean and reach for my products that I remember..oh crap, I forgot again.

So for someone like me, how can I make this easier on myself? How do I make sure I always have the products I need when I need them? The answer came to me in an email....ePantry!

"ePantry is a fresh new service that makes purchasing household products super convenient. In just three minutes, we create a customized yet highly flexible schedule for all your household products. With speedy delivery to your door for cheaper than the grocery store."

I was so excited when my sample package from ePantry showed up at my door step. I opened it to find these amazing products. Can I also note that it really was perfect timing since yet again, I was out of some of these items. I can really see how ePantry can be a huge benefit to me. I also love the cute little detail they included with my blog name on the tags, awe.

ePantry works with all the best companies..Method, Mrs Meyer's Clean Day, Seventh Generation and Green Forest. As you know all these products are tested by industry experts for health and environmental impact. ePantry only offers you the best on the market.

Getting started with ePantry could not be easier. Go to the website www.epantry.com create an account and answer a few questions. Pick your products and a schedule that works for you..done! Customer shipping is always $2.99 via UPS and you get your first month of shipping FREE! An average weekly cost for the service is $3.41....wow!

ePantry will also remind you of your next shipment by email a week before so you can make changes if needed. You will find all your household essentials in one place, delivered to your door for less than what you would pay in the stores, how can you go wrong?

Anything that makes my life a little easier right now is a win win for me. Between helping at my girls school, horse back riding lessons, piano lessons, running a business plus the normal wife/mother duties we all do, life gets a little hectic. The people at ePantry are amazing and I am happy to add them to my chaos in hopes of making my world run a little smoother.


Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

BabyGanics Pure Mineral Sunscreen Review

BabyGanics is a product we have used in our home since my first review of their Foaming Hand Sanitizer back in 2012. So with summer approaching rapidly out here in NEPA I was thrilled when they called on me again to review their new product Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30. Sunscreen has always an important product in my life during the summer months. Even though I am from sunny California and have spent hundreds of hours at the beaches my Scottish heritage prevents me from tanning. In fact my pale freckled skin will burn faster than the beach bonfires on a warm summer night.

Now that I have girls with the same fair pale skin it is even more important but how do you find one that not only will protect them but is made without all those harmful chemicals I try to avoid? BabyGanics is the answer!

BabyGanics pure mineral 30+SPF lotion provides broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and even moisturizes as it protects.  So go ahead and use it everywhere….face and body – BabyGanics has your little one covered! 

• NO PABA, Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Nano-Particles or Fragrances
• Non-chemical sunscreen moisturizes and protects sensitive skin
• Hypoallergenic, tear free formula is perfect for full body coverage
• Non-whitening formula absorbs easily

The past few weeks I have had the perfect opportunity to try out the Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Sunscreen. The weather went from cool and rainy to hot and muggy in just a day's time and in between attending local car shows, visiting with friends at the lake and even simply tending to our garden, we have been out in the sun.

I found the BabyGanics Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Sunscreen to be wonderful. Some sunscreens are very watery and thin, BabyGanics is thick and creamy. I wouldn't say it has a scent, definitely no fragrance, but it does have a slight clean smell I like. I did have to rub it in real good because it is thick, but I would rather do that and know they are protected than use some watery mess or a spray full of chemicals. 

With all the time we have spent in the sun the girls never burned or even got red. I felt good that they were so well protected and with a product with no chemicals and made in the USA! If you prefer a spray sunscreen BabyGanics has you covered with their Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Sunscreen Spray SPF 30. Need a higher SPF? Again, you are covered. Try BabyGanics Moisturizing Sunscreen SPF 50 in a cream or a spray!

BabyGanics is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers in baby-safe and environmentally-safe products, is proud to protect you and your little one with their Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion 30+SPF. This lotion not only protects your children against the harsh broad spectrum UVA/UVB rays of summertime but also moisturizes all the meanwhile. Pediatrician and Dermatologist tested and approved, this mineral based lotion retains its waterproof and SPF qualities for up to 80 minutes – even after all the fun water sports! With easy application, this lotion is the best in targeting all of the key areas of protection. Cover Up Baby Pure Mineral Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion is available in a 4oz. tube retailing for $10.99 and can be purchased at Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, Babiesrus.com and Diapers.com


Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Botti The Remote Controlled Pet {Review}

Time to get crazy with Botti! Botti is a new high energy, adorably cute remote controlled pet! These quirky characters come alive the moment that you turn them on. Botti-Bots greet you with silly phrases, dazzling lights, and kooky moves. Botti’s thoughtfully designed features and easy-to-control movements give

each pet a personality of their very own!

Every Botti comes with a brightly-colored remote control. With six buttons and two joysticks, the remote

control isn't just cute, it’s easy-to-use and provides a high performance experience! Botti-Bots love to giggle, spin and play around. When they get really excited they do their own crazy dance move known as the Rainbow Twist!

My girls have been playing with their Bopsy-Bot all week and have been having the best time. C has taught her Botti pet to do wheelies and M loves all the crazy lights. Several nights I have found them in a bedroom with the lights off and door closed so they could get the full party light display.

What I love as a mom (besides the hours of uninterrupted play) is that Botti's wheels can go anywhere. We have carpet and linoleum in our home and Botti has no problem transitioning from one to the other. It is a pretty simple toy for any age which is nice. Easy to use controls, flashing lights and it "talks funny" according to M.

Two quirky creatures are included in the launch – Bitsy-Bot and Bopsy-Bot. Botti-Bot pets come from the land of rainbows. They travel in our world by zooming across the colorful streaks of light and they really come alive when their new owner brings them home!

Bright, colorful lights sparkle on their wheels and they each have a heart light that glows from under their fur.
Along with this, each pet has a wide variety of unique phrases and wacky sounds. Botti Bots love to giggle, spin and play and when they get really excited they do their own crazy dance move known as the Rainbow Twist.

"Bitsy-Bot and Bopsy-Bot come packaged in a fun pet carrier, designed to be able to be used over-and-over again. Every Botti comes with a brightly-colored remote control that matches each Botti Pet perfectly. With six different buttons and two joysticks, the remote control isn’t just cute, it’s easy-to-use and delivers a high performance experience!"

"Botti Bots will be available beginning in late July at major retailers nationwide including Target, Walmart and Toys R Us, with an MSRP of $39.99. All Botti products are recommended for ages four and up."

Disclaimer: I was contacted via email to write a review.  I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

The Secret I Hide - NICOmate Review & Giveaway

NICOmate

We all have secrets we keep, and this is mine. A secret I keep from many and a secret I obsess over. I have become a master at hiding it. People are usually shocked when I reveal my secret to them. "You do not look like a smoker" they say. I am still not sure what a smoker "looks like" but yes, my name is Stephanie and I am a smoker.

As a teen I was like "yeah I smoke f** you, now what". As a young adult I didn't hide it but I started developing my habits and fears. Now that I am a mother the compulsion to hide it as to not be judged by society drives me to hide it even more.

I do not want to be judged or labeled just because I am a smoker, but lets face it that is what happens.  I started smoking at 15 and over the past 22 years I have quiet many times, sometimes for a month and other times for years. When hubby and I decided to start trying to conceive I threw them away and never looked back.. Not until after the girls were past their first years did I pick up the habit again. Why do I keep circling back to it?

My theory is that there are many different types of smokers, I happen to be a "stress/habit smoker". Not sure if that is a real diagnosis or not, but that is what I labeled myself. Some people are stress eaters or have nervous habits, I smoke. It's the only time I get 5 minutes to myself to calm down and reflect. I also smoke out of habit. It is a daily habit after I get the girls on the bus to brew my coffee, grab a smoke and head outside with my phone to chat with a friend. 

I can not stand the smell of smoke on my clothes or my skin, it's disgusting. My compulsion to hide my secret has me locked into a pattern. I do not enjoy my cracked and bleeding hands because I have to scrub them every time I have a cigarette. I do not enjoy the extra laundry I have to wash because I change my clothes often to avoid the smell of smoke on me.  Most of all I really do not like the constant fear of being found out. 

I do not smoke in my house, in my car or around my children. I do not carry my cigarettes with me when I leave my house. I will only smoke away from my home if I am at a friends house for a bbq/get together and they already know I smoke. Even then I excuse myself and walk away from the crowd. My need to keep my secret sometimes ways very heavy on me. 

When I got an email from a PR rep from NICOmate about writing a review I was so excited. I had been online comparing e-cigs and reading reviews for a few weeks, so this was perfect timing. I thought I would be reviewing a disposable electronic cigarette which was great but when I found out they were sending an e-cigarette starter kit I was floored. I was so excited to get my package I literally stalked my mail lady every day that week. Then the day finally came, and it was perfect timing because I had smoked my last cigarette the night before.

In my starter kit I received:

* 2  high capacity lithium ion rechargeable e-cigarette batteries ( one "king" and one "100".  For you smokers out there you know what that means). 

* 1 USB E-Cigarette Charger

* 1 E-Cigarette Wall Charger

* 10 disposable nicotine cartomizers (equivalent to 10 packs of cigarettes and 300 puffs!)

* Instruction manual + E-cig Lifetime Warranty Card

The e-cigarette batteries come half charged so you can immediately start using it. So of course when I got my NICOmate package the first thing I did was put my e-cig to the test. When you order the starter kit you can choose between regular tobacco flavor or menthol. Well being a menthol girl myself, the choice was not a hard one.

I noticed even before I took my first puff that the weight of the e-cigarette is a little heavier than a regular cigarette, but of course it would be since it is not filled with tobacco and over 4,000 deadly chemicals but instead a rechargeable battery. Drawing my first puff from the e-cigarette was interesting. The flavor is nice but the feel of the smoke was surprising. It was actually a lot lighter than I expected yet when I exhaled I saw "smoke" just like a regular cigarette. 

"NICOmate replaceable cartomizers are filled with fluid made from a mixture liquid nicotine and propylene glycol. When a user inhales on the NICOmate electronic cigarette, the battery powers an "atomizer" to atomize the liquid into what amounts to inhalable vapor (similar to a fog machine). The vapor is cool and is taken in with a similar feeling of smoke from a traditional cigarette. The flavor of the vapor depends on the NICOmate flavors you choose. Our users have compared the flavor and feeling to that of a hookah (sheesha) and traditional cigarettes."

I have been using the NICOmate e-cigarette for a week now and I have to say, i love it! Even after 24 hours I found I had broken my morning ritual and daily habits. Where I would normally smoke 4-5 cigarettes in a day, I was drawing 4-5 puffs off the e-cig for the whole day. Now lets think about this...1 normal cigarette takes about 5 minutes to smoke and you get approximately 10 puffs. Times that by 5 cigs, that is 50 puffs and 25 minutes of my day spent just smoking. I went from that to only 4-5 puffs for a whole day. After 3 days of using the e-cig I went to only 1-2 puffs and on day 4 I didn't use it at all!

I am on day 7 and still using it sparingly. Last night after dinner I had a couple cocktails, and if your a smoker who likes a tasty adult beverage you know drinks and smoking go hand in hand...yet another one of my smoking habits. However I only needed 1-2 puffs to satisfy me instead of a full cigarette or two. 

Will I continue to use the NICOmate e-cigarette?

Absolutely! While I realize I am a creature of habit I also have to be honest and admit to myself that I enjoy smoking. Not sure what it is about it, but I enjoy it. I very much enjoy a cigarette with my cocktails and I enjoy hanging out with my friends that smoke. However since I started using the NICOmate e-cigarette, my hands are healing, my laundry load has decreased and I do not live in the constant paranoia that someone can "smell it" on me even though I have showered and put on fresh clean clothes. 

I like that I can still enjoy an occasional  smoke. I say "occasional" because since using the NICOmate I have decreased my smoking by over 90% but I still have the option. The option to enjoy a puff when I want and I can even hang out in the crowd of non smoking friends at parties and "smoke" because there is NO second hand smoke or nasty smell. I no longer have to isolate myself or be embarrassed.

My recommendation. If you are looking to quit or even just cut back I highly recommend the NICOmate e-cigarette. If nothing else be glad your not inhaling those over 4,000 dangerous carcinogenic chemicals in the traditional cigarettes. If you have the same fears I do use the NICOmate to get your confidence back and feel better about yourself. 

NICOmate has a great FAQ page if you would like to read more about the NICOmate e-cigarette and how it works. For you review bloggers out there, NICOmate is always looking for more reviewers. CLICK HERE to fill out the online application.

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Disclaimer: I was contacted via email by PR rep for NICOmate about writing a review and hosting a giveaway. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Out Of This World - O.O.T.W Review

In this day and age technology is booming. Everywhere you looks toys make a sound, of have blinking lights,   or some type of technology that grabs your child's immediate interest. You get those toys home and after a day, your child has already done it all and is bored with it. Now what?

Out Of This World (aka O.O.T.W) is a fun interactive doll that combines low tech electronic function, imagination, style and uniqueness. This toy looks like a fun classic doll and each doll has it's own unique feature. Join the O.O.T.W girls online for fun games, silly jokes, read your horoscope, or even snag a wallpaper for the computer or cell phone. 

Our doll "Techno" was born with a party in her head. She loved music and loves to dance. If you press the button on her chest, a swirling light spins and lights up her head and shows through her head phones. The girls think this is an awesome light show at night when the lights are out..lol

"The Girlaxy is where it’s at for the OOTW Girls!! Their futuristic home is filled with bright lights, funky colors, and super adventures!! Astrology and mega-cool technologies have come together to make anything the girls dream possible. Whatever they want to do is right there, all they need is a spark of imagination in their minds."

What my girls love about O.O.T.W? They think she is cute, love the bright colors and the light show in her head. What I like about O.O.T.W. It's a fun toy that is responsibly priced at $9.99. Sometimes I get my girls a "prize" when they have been exceptionally good. I think O.O.T.W is a great alternative to a Barbie or Princess doll and will keep money in my wallet as well.

Disclaimer: I was given the above mentioned product free of charge to right a review. I received no monitory compensation. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Kids Xlear Nasal Spray Review

Stuffy noses are annoying for us as adults, but for kid's it's down right miserable. And if your children are like mine and have allergies, forget about it. So what do you do to try and help them get relief? Sure I can dose them with Benadryl or some other over the counter decongestant, but I really dislike loading my kids up on medication. If I can, I like to be as natural and holistic as possible.

Let me introduce you to Xlear. A all natural, drug free, saline nose spray. My family has used Xlear for years. My grandmother, the very holistic chic she is, introduced me to it while stationed in VA. Even back then I would use it for the girls. The original Xlear is a spray mist which they did not always appreciate. So I was really excited when a Xlear rep contacted me about a review for the new Kid's Xlear!

My package arrive just in the nick of time. C was just starting to get really stuff and frustrated. The Kids Xlear is not a mist but a squeeze bottle so it was very easy to administer. She laid her head in my lap and I dropped just 1 drop of the Kid's Xlear in each nostril. It worked so well for her almost immediately that for the next week in the mornings, she would bring the bottle to me. She would stay free and clear for the rest of the day, yay!

" Our Nasal Spray is a combination of xylitol and saline nasal spray that has shown to be effective in soothing and moisturizing the sinuses and nasal passages.

The Xlear Nasal Spray line contains xylitol, purified water, salt, and grapefruit seed extract as a preservative. Using xylitol nasal spray allows us to have a hyper-osmotic solution which helps pull moisture toward it. This action keeps the nasal passages and sinuses moist and clean for a much longer time than saline alone. Xylitol is the ingredient that sets our nasal spray apart from all of the other nasal sprays on the market.

The Xlear Nasal Spray line are all natural products, we do not use chemical antihistamines or decongestants that can leave your airways and sinuses dry. When your sinuses and airways are dry it leaves them vulnerable for increased infections." To learn more about xylitol visit their Research Page.

I highly recommend Xlear nasal spray for the whole family. With all the unavoidable contaminants we get from our environment, food and really in everything we touch and do, it's nice when we have a choice of natural products to help build our body back up.




Disclaimer: I was contacted by a rep for Xlear. I was given the above mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All opinion expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

Lunchbox Love by Say Please Review & Giveaway

Did you ever get a special surprise note in your lunch from your mom? Maybe a simple piece of paper or a picture of a heart drawn on a napkin? Do you place little love notes in your children's lunches or maybe even your hubby?

I admit I sporadically do for my oldest daughter C but not as often as I would like. Sometimes we are rushing to make sure we do not miss the bus and I forget. Sometimes I just do not know what to say besides the usual "I love you" or "have a great day". This coming school year I am ready thanks to Lunchbox Love!

Say Please is a fabulous company that "believes words are important, especially positive words." I could not agree more! With their wonderful Lunchbox Love note cards you share your love and words of encouragement with your children. These eco friendly cards made from recycled material are as big as a business card and fit perfectly in any lunchbox, backpack or binder.

One side has an encouraging message, flip it over and you have a fun fact! Did you know a crocodile cannot stick out this tongue! Or that a turtle can breathe through his butt! Wow! These are just a few things my girls and I laughed over while exploring our new Lunchbox Love cards. C is so excited to start school and to find these awesome cards in her lunch. She is really looking forward to sharing them with her friends.

"Positive words can change a person's day, a life and eventually the world".

These cards from Say Please are not just for kids, they also have Lunchbox Love For Your Girl Friends, For Your Co Workers, For Those You Appreciate, and for Loved Ones. Do your kids go away to camp during the summer? Why not secretly pack away some Lunchbox Love for Camp cards inside their pillowcase, in a sock, a book, anywhere they will find a special surprise from you.

Each Lunchbox Love for Kids packet or volume contains 9 or 10 double printed cards along with 2 or 3 cards that are blank on one side so you can write you own personal message and then a fun fact on the reverse. That is 12 cards total. Now the Love for Kids has 32 volumes! 12 cards times 32 volumes....well you get my drift, that is a lot of love, inspiration and encouragement you are sharing with your kids.

Would you like to share these fabulous cards with your kids for FREE!

Say Please is offering one lucky winner Lunchbox Love for Kids Vol 1 &2!

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Disclaimer: I was contacted via email bu Say Please about writing a review and hosting a giveaway. I received the previously mentioned product free of charge to review. I received no monitory compensation. All comments and opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.

KD Novelties Personalized Children's Book {Review}

 Not sure about yours, but my kids love being the center of attention. Ever since they could read and spell their name, when ever they see a sign or hear someone, even a stranger say "their name" they giggle. Everything is about them.

So how perfect for kids like mine that there is a company out there that creates a fabulous, colorful  hardcover book that incorporates them into the story! KD Novelties is that company. I was contacted by KD Novelties to review a personalized book. Saying yes was the easy part, deciding which awesome book was the hard part. From Adventure books, Fairy Tales, Super Hero's and more, I wanted to make sure it was something she would get a kick out of. So what did I choose?

Both my girls are in love with the Looney Tunes characters. They love watching the old Saturday morning cartoon's I enjoyed as a child, so I knew this one would be perfect. When I placed my order they asked for a few details to make the book personalized. Her full name, three other names (i.e. friends and/or family) her age and hometown. They will also add a dedication to the front page, so of course I couldn't resist.

"To my love C: (her full name was printed)

Grow, create, inspire and 

always follow your heart."

When we got the book I told C she had a special surprise. Hubby, M and C got comfy on the floor and started to read. From the very first sentence mentioning her name she was excited, and a little taken back that this book as about her and her adventure with the Looney Tunes gang.

Through the whole book she grinned from ear to ear when her name as read and even M, who's name was also mentioned, thought it was pretty cool. When the book as finished she came over and gave me the biggest hug ever and thanked me for such a "cool gift". I know this will be a book she will cherish forever. Hubby was so impressed with not only the personalization of the book, but by the bright fun colors, and illustrations that we will be ordering one for M too!

KD Novelties is a family owned and operated company. All products are personalized, assembled and shipped by them.They do not sell third party products to ensure their customers get the highest quality of service and product available.

They believe that through their personalized books and gifts it helps children build self esteem, confidence and encourages them to read. Their mission is to promote literacy and make reading fun for children.

This morning while finishing up this post I walk into my living room and spy this....

C is reading her book to her pillow pets...lol If that wasn't the cutest end to this review, I do not know what is! So stop by and visit KD Novelties. They do not just offer fun personalized books, but also personalized music CD's, DVD's, Picture Me Books and more!

If you pop on by KD Novelties Facebook page you can enter the Giveaway for a Free "My Baby Book" Personalized book! Hurry because the giveaway ends June 25th!!

Disclaimer: I was contacted by KD Novelties to write a review on the above mentioned book. I received the product for free to review, no monitory compensation was received. All opinions expressed are mine and mine alone and are unbiased.