Posted on Apr 01, 2008 under Home Decor |
It was our pleasure to review glass coaster picture frames from The Sand Shack. They come in a set of 4, all different colors. Yellow, blue, black, and green.
These coasters were very simple to figure out. The picture slides into the back of the frame easily, in it’s own protective pocket which has a flap that secures the picture inside. Both the pocket and the glass protect your pictures, which I thought was a nice touch.
We had a blast picking out which pictures we would put inside. Pictures need to be 2×3, or wallet sized. The pictures we used were from home pictures cut down to size, but you could also use wallet sized pictures.
The Sand Shack also features other funky, hip home and garden decor for your home. You can visit their site at:
http://www.thesandshack.com
Posted on Mar 08, 2008 under Babies & Kids |
It was our pleasure to receive in the mail an absolutely adorable bow (clip type, no-slip) specifically for the fine hair of a baby. Since my kids are older, I had to try it out on a friend’s daycare baby who is less than a year old. It was just too cute! I now see why the site is named “Bows2Cute.com”.
Bows2Cute specializes in “bows for fine, thin, or barely there hair”. The bows really live up to their name too, as they will stay in place in even very fine hair. When I put it in the baby’s hair the day we received it, I saw how there was no way it was going to slip out. Perfect! When my daughter was little, it was impossible to keep adorable clips in her hair because it was so fine. I just wish I would have had these several years ago!
The bow we received was a mini bow, which they have quite a few choices for. Ours was the brown and pink striped one, which is just so darn cute. There’s several options for clip types, colors, and styles just in this section alone.
Other products featured on the site include Snappies, headbands, and a few others. If you are looking for hair products for little ones, this is a MUST see site. Visit Bows2Cute at:
www.Bows2Cute.com
Posted on Feb 26, 2008 under Business |
Looking for beautiful and unique home party invitations for your next home party? Home Party Postcards may have exactly what you are looking for!
We had the pleasure of seeing first hand how absolutely beautiful these cards really are. The quality of the cards is just amazing, and the graphics are very cute. The price is even more amazing, and very affordable for any home party rep looking for home party invitations.
In our sample pack there were a few different sample of several different types of parties. This included postcard invites for romance/adult parties, jewelry parties, beauty parties, candle parties, spa parties, and a few others.
Each card is printed on high quality paper with a glossy finish front. The front features a beautiful graphic with a cute attention grabbing statement. The back of the card features a short paragraph with the description of the type of party, along with an area to enter all the details of the party itself (date, time, hosted by, etc).
For home party invitations, I HIGHLY recommend this company. There are several different cards to chose from currently in 5 different categories. See all the wonderful cards she has to offer at:
Home Party Postcards
http://www.homepartypostcards.com
Posted on Feb 08, 2008 under Personalized |
For this review, we had the pleasure of receiving the Thinking of You Personalized Charm, made from .925 sterling silver. Each heart shaped charm features up to three lines of engraving on each side (one line in your choice of text included in the price).
This charm also comes with an affirmation disk with 7 different phrases to chose from. Our charm has the disk which says “Angel”, with my daughter’s name engraved on the heart. We chose the script font for our charm, and it looks absolutely beautiful. Birthstones may also be added to the charm to give it a more personalized touch.
In addition the font, engravement, birthstone, and disk, you also have the option of which kind of chain you’d like the charm to be on. This includes both bracelets and necklaces for adults and children. Our charm came with the pink satin 16″, since it was to be a gift for my daughter (her favorite color being pink). Silver and black chains are also available.
I was very impressed with how the necklace came. The silver charm was wrapped in anti-tarnish tissue paper, and the entire necklace placed in a small black velveteen pouch with the company name and logo embossed in gold foil. A personal note card was attached.
Also in the bag was a complimentary polishing pad, which I thought was a very nice touch. A piece of jewelry this special needs we want to take very good care of, so they’ve gone the extra mile to make it easier to do.
My Forever Child specializes in keepsakes, remembrance jewelry, and sympathy gifts to comfort those touched by the loss of a child, no matter what the age- from miscarriage and pregnancy loss to older child and adult death.
The artist, Susan Mosquera, has been handcrafting jewelry since 1999. She is also a GIA Graduate Gemologist and a mother of four young children. My Forever Child is based on her own experiences of the stillbirth of her third
child.
For details on My Forever Child, visit:
www.MyForeverChild.com
Posted on Jan 21, 2008 under Business |
Scratch off cards make great promotional materials, and being able to create your own makes it extremely low cost.
Terra from Easy Scratch Offs is fantastic to work with. When you visit her website which focuses on scratch off promotional materials, there are two main options when it comes to purchasing - scratch off cards or just scratch off stickers.
Scratch off cards would be the finished product, complete with the scratch off sticker. All cards are personalized, featuring your logo and prizes.
Purchasing just scratch off stickers gives you the ability to create your own cards to place the scratch off on. The stickers alone are about half the price (depending on which stickers you choose), however you will need to create your own cards.
It was my pleasure to test out 3 different types of stickers - 1″ Gold, 1 1/4″ Silver, and 3/4″ Silver Heart. Each work about the same, but the sizes are different. I made several test cards to place them on, and each were extremely easy. My personal favorite would have to be the heart shaped stickers which feature “Scratch Here” even though they were the smallest. I liked the unique design, and though it added something special to the card. Scratching to see the prize was also easy to do, and worked just like any scratch off card you may have seen in the past.
Scratch off cards are an excellent way to promote, and give customers something extra to do with their purchase. They also stand out better than any normal coupons and draw more attention to your business.
Details on all the products EasyScratchOff.com offers, visit:
EasyScratchOffs.com
http://www.EasyScratchOffs.com
Scratch off stickers, a great way to make your own affordable, fun promotions.
Posted on Jan 17, 2008 under Foods |
“Chipotle” is not a term I’m familiar with, but it sure did sound interesting. I’m a sucker for most any kind of dip, and I was more than willing to try this one out.
Right out of the package I knew this was going to be a hit - before the mix was even opened I could smell it through the bag! Wow! Talk about making someone hungry with a scent.
There were easy instructions right on the back, and the dip very quick to make. All I had to do was put in two ingredients, and then put in the fridge for an hour. I made it just before we made supper, so we would have it in time for supper that night.
It was a huge hit! Just a few of the ingredients in the dip were chili pepper, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Due to those “spicy” ingredients, I worried how much my kids would like it. While it had a “kick”, it wasn’t too spicy for my kids in the least. The entire family loved it, and we’ll definitely have to make this again.
Lori Kennedy, owner of Lori’s Coffee Corner, had mentioned this was a big hit at her son’s birthday party. I now see why! In addition to this dip, also available is Fiesta Salsa, Greek Dip, Bell Pepper, Homestyle Dip, Dilly Dip, and many others. Lori’s site also offers many other mixes such as dessert, milkshake, rice, meals, muffins, and more. You can visit her site at:
www.loriscoffeecorner.piczo.com
Posted on Jan 15, 2008 under Babies & Kids, Bath & Body |
Foaming hand soap is a fun way to get kids to wash hands. Add natural ingredients and a great smell, and you get a product the entire family loves.
Foaming Hand Soap may not be unique, but the particular soap offered by The Natural Newborn isn’t like ones you may see in stores. This hand soap is not only fun for little ones, but it’s natural too - it contains absolutely no chemicals!
This item was a huge hit with my kids, mostly because of the “foaming” ability and its large pump. The pump is perfect for little hands, and even my 3 yr old has no problems using it on her own. The only problem we’ve had is she now washes her hands too much!
My youngest daughter absolutely LOVES this soap! After we introduced to her and she was shown how to use it, she was constantly saying “I have to go wash my hands now!”
I’ve never seen her willingly wash her hands for no reason this many times a day.
In addition to being fun and natural, the hand soap smells great, and my daughter is constantly saying “smell my hands!”. We like the smell as well, and our entire bathroom now smells like watermelon almost all the time.
The Natural Newborn has several other items especially for toddlers, including foaming body wash, skin & body care, hair care items, and more. You’ll even find products just for mom as well!
For details on the many natural items at The Natural Newborns, visit:
http://thenaturalnewborn.com
Posted on Jan 10, 2008 under Site Reviews, Business |
Have a blog you want a nice layout for? Be sure to check out information on the blog of Designed by Lara. You’ll find some featured templates, as well as contests, blog resources, and a whole lot more. A must see for all bloggers!
It’s an absolute must to have a well designed blog to succeed online. Lara does an excellent job of pulling out the main theme of your site, and creating something absolutely beautiful. You can see an example of her work on our other blog, 2 WAHMs, as well as on her blog.
Be sure to subscribe while you are there, so you don’t miss out on her next contest or new templates!
Posted on Dec 18, 2007 under Personalized, Babies & Kids |
Read to your child, as well as have fun playing on the computer with their own personal Storybook CD!
In addition to personalized books, Ann’s Personalized Books also offers a new and unique line called Storybook CDs. Each CD features a personalized story with your child and their friends. My 5 year old son and I were VERY impressed with this CD, since it combinds reading skills and play.
What makes it most unique, is the ability to “play” in between pages. After you read one page, your child can click on pictures on the screen and make them come to life. This keeps them interested in the story and wanting to see more! Each page has lots to click on - you could possibly go through the story many times and still find something new to click on each time.
After you are done with the story, there is also a section for fun games. My son love memory type games, and had fun matching up pictures from the story. We didn’t have a whole lot of time to play today, but I know this CD will keep him occupied for hours with or without me.
The CD we got was “Too Many Monsters”, which at first I was afraid was a bit too scary for my 5yr old. While some noises made him jump a bit, he was laughing the whole time at the funny looking monsters and funny things they did in the story.
Each CD can be read and previewed before purchasing, to see where and how your child’s name is used in the story. Once you decide on a CD, the first step in the ordering process is filling out their very detailed form for personalizing the book.
Storybook CDs come with the following personalization:
- Child’s name
- Friends name (1-3, depending on book)
- Child’s age
- Dedication (example: “From Mom”)
There are currently several different CDs to choose from at Ann’s Personalized Books, including “My Train Adventure”, “The Giant Turnip”, and “The Fairy”. Several others are also available, along with personalized books and gifts at:
Ann’s Personalized Books
http://www.anns-personalized-books.com
Personalized Books make your child the star of the story. Books for toddlers, adventure stories, books for girls and more.
Posted on Dec 13, 2007 under Babies & Kids |
My Doudou has come up with a perfect solution for toddlers just starting to sleep in their own beds. These bed bumpers not only work great for smaller kids, but bigger kids as well. Such is the case with my 7 yr old son who got to try out one of these bed bumpers.
The bumper arrived safely yesterday along with important information about the product. It included safety warnings, disclaimers, and instructions. The safety warning noted these bed bumpers were not to be used with cribs, but instead for toddlers 3yrs old and up who are just moved into their own beds.
Putting up the bed bumper was painless and very simple. I loved the fact there was nothing to tie on, but rather sticky back velcro that attaches right on the wall. Three pieces to be exact, so the bumper stays in place during the night.
My 7yr old son has always tossed during the night and bumps against the wall. I’ve also always been concerned about how warm that wall is at night, since it’s an outside wall he sleeps next to. Now with the bumper he’s got a nice cozy bed! The design he also liked, since the print is trucks. It takes quite awhile for any boy to grow out of trucks after all.
It’s easy to take off the wall and wash, as well as move if you need access to the wall. Which was important since we will need to move it when we paint his wall. It won’t be a problem at all!
For details on the My Doudou Bed Bumper, be sure to visit:
My Doudou Bed Bumper
http://www.mydoudou.com
Unique (post-crib) themed bed bumpers for children, made in USA, fun for kids and child friendly.
