The Money Saving Mom's Budget Review

I've been a faithful reader of MoneySavingMom.com for a few years, and I appreciate the thoughtful posts, as well as heads up on deals, that I've seen. Crystal Paine has recently released her book The Money Saving Mom's Budget! She sent me a pre-released copy for review, and if saving money is on your New Year's resolutions or goals, this is the book for you!

The Money Saving Mom's Budget is written in Crystal Paine's clear, informal style. In a condensed manner, the book provides much of what her website has brought in the past few years. She writes about wise goal-setting and achieving, streamlining priorities and a Time Budget, a budget, going cash-only, cutting your grocery bill and other saving tips, and having the right attitude.

Personally I love her ideas about the time budget and clutter. I know I tend to spin my wheels because I'm not tuned into a time budget, so this should save me time and frustration! As for the clutter, I can start working on it, but might need help from the other members in my family too!

Even with her online clout, Crystal Paine is a genuine and humble individual. When approached with this book deal, initially she was hesitant with accepting the first-time author advance, but then decided to write the book and give all proceeds to Compassion's Child Survival Program in the Dominican Republic, which you can read more about here. If you are serious about making more of your life with less, you need to read this book! I know I will be rereading it and also sharing it with others!

Take a look inside and check out the wealth of knowledge here! Currently it's on sale through Amazon for $8.40, a savings of 40%! So start saving on your budget this year!
Stay tuned for a giveaway of The Money Saving Mom's Budget here!

Tropicana Trop50 Review

I'm not a big juice drinker because I don't need all the extra sugar and calories! I had the opportunity to try Tropicana's Trop50 line, with 50% less sugar and calories and no artificial sweeteners. The raspberry lemonade was refreshing and still sweet enough! Trop50 is a great way to enjoy juices without the full-bodied calories. It's also a great alternative for diabetics. Previously I had gestational diabetes, and juices were pretty much cut out of my diet -- the one time I had a small glass, my glucose level shot up, and I had to cut out more carbs out of that morning!




If you'd like to give Trop50 a try,visit Trop50 on Facebook to get a $1 off coupon! Share your motivation in their True Resolutions event -- whether you submit a resolution or not, you can also enter a sweepstakes to win a $1000 gift card!

****This is not a paid post.  Thank you to Trop50 who supplied the product for the review! I received the product mentioned above free of charge for editorial consideration, and I’m also eligible for additional incentives. However, all opinions expressed are 100% my own.**** 

Flock-Lined Yellow Latex Gloves Magid® Comfort Flex® 620 Review

Most of you know of my aversion to cleaning bathrooms, and part of it is getting my hands dirty! I received the Flock-Lined Yellow Latex Gloves Magid® Comfort Flex® 620 for review and found them to be durable gloves. They are thicker than the average disposable gloves, thus less prone to the early ditch in the trash, as many of my previous cleaning gloves found their timely end. It is a flock-lined latex glove with embossed finish for grip and is a great help for cleaning, for those who do not have a latex allergy.


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Magid Glove & Safety who supplied the products for the review!****

ImagineToys.com Review

ImagineToys.com carries a wide variety of interactive and stimulating play with great prices. They pride themselves on providing the best selection of imaginative and educational products, mom-tested and approved. Service is top-notch, and they have a special Price Matching Policy.

Knowing I had a toddler, I was sent the Corolle Babipouce Grenadine Doll and the Nursery Mealtime Set. The Babipouce Grenadine doll is soft and plush (and machine-washable). Her pursed mouth is designed for thumb-sucking and bottle feeding! She really is a great doll for little ones to love on.
The mealtime set includes a bib, feeding dish (with filled with oatmeal), spoon, baby food jar (which opens), bottle, bottle warmer (which dings when you push the button), and a pink carrying case. I love the small additions like the food in the dish and the bell of the warmer, just to bring more to their imaginative play!

"Mmmm," in a little baby voice. "All done!"
My little girl loves playing mommy and feeding her doll! I know you'll find great products at ImagineToys.com -- currently ImagineToys.com is having a sale on skill-building games, so you'll want to check and see what catches your eye!

****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to ImagineToys.com who supplied the products for the review!****

Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent Review and Giveaway!

Once again, I've found another product totally impressive! Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent is a powerful cleaner, yet non-toxic and environmentally safe. It is versatile, suiting any water temperature, without being affected by either hard or soft water. It also contains oxygen bleach destainer and deodorizer. There are no dyes, perfumes, fillers, or phosphates, leaving no residue in clothing. Made with soda ash, sodium percarbonate (basically peroxide), and mild ionic and non-ionic surfactants (cleaning agents used loosen dirt and grease), it is safe to use on cloth diapers -- and this is the best I've seen with my dipes! I know you'll be satisfied with this product!

For a 5 pound container, you'll have 40 - 80 washes, depending on whether your washer is a high-efficiency model or not.

BUY IT!!
You can purchase a 5 lbs. container of Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent for $30, but it's on sale for $16.99! Right now, you'll also be able to receive a FREE copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil, from the Referral program! Choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter User ID: 6608836 on their first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service.

WIN IT!!
Tropical Traditions is giving away a container of Tropical Traditions Powdered Laundry Detergent! This is open to U.S. To enter, just leave your name and email address!

EXTRA ENTRIES!

You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Be a Google Follower of Discovering the Me in Mommy.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook and leave them a comment about your favorite product.

5 -For ONE extra entry Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Tropical Traditions who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Foamfetti Review -- Educational Toys Planet

I received the Foamfetti Textured Playdough 5 Colors Set to review from Educational Toys Planet. Foamfetti can be used to sculpt whatever you can imagine, and itcan also adhere to paper and unfinished wood surfaces. The colors are vibrant and fun. The package says that it crinckles, but our experience was that it was extremely moist. My daughter was excited about the colors and about opening and closing the containers, but not too thrilled with the feel of it even though she does like Playdough! The tiny bits of Foamfetti are extremely sticky, which is good for molding but also difficult for clean-up with an impatient toddler; this would be great for kids 4 and older, in my opinion.

You can purchase one from Educational Toys Planet for $9.95 or just browse through their wide selection of Arts and Crafts!

****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Educational Toys Planet and the Toy Review Network who supplied the product for the review.****

Wholesale Halloween Costumes Review

Whether it's for dress-up, a themed party, or Halloween, Wholesale Halloween Costumes has you and your family covered! They offer a wide variety of adult, infant, and toddler costumes year-round, at low wholesale prices, with flat rate shipping less than $6.

We love the Sleeping Beauty Toddler Costume, with silky gown and tiara -- it's dainty yet durable. And my toddler loves dressing up like a princess!

****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Charles and Wholesale Halloween Costumes who supplied the product for the review.***

Household Traditions All-Purpose Non-Toxic Cleaner Review and Giveaway!

Want an all-purpose cleaner you can use in the kitchen or bathroom and on dirty laundry or cars or even fruit?!? Household Traditions has an All-Purpose Non- Toxic Cleaner to do all that! It does cut through grease on my kitchen surfaces, yet is gentle enough to use around food. It does not have any perfumes, dyes, harmful detergents or solvents, but is made up of an enzyme-based botanical formula (purified water, amino acids, minerals and other ingredients derived from leafy green, edible and seed-bearing plants).

Amazing. I'm totally impressed with this product, and really, the entire line from Tropical and Household Traditions.

BUY IT!!
You can purchase a 32 oz. container of All-Purpose Cleaner for $8, but it's on sale for $5.50 until Sunday, June 26! Right now, you'll also be able to receive a FREE copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil, from the Referral program! Choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter User ID: 6608836 on their first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service.

WIN IT!!
Tropical Traditions is giving away a 32 oz. container of All-Purpose Cleaner! This is open to U.S. To enter, you must be a Google Follower and Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!

You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Sign up for Tropical Traditions' Newsletter

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

5 -For TWO extra entries, Subscribe to my blog via email.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, July 10, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Tropical Traditions who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Claspy Kids Review

I really love and appreciate learning toys, and when I found Claspy, I wanted to see more!


After unbuttoning and unrolling the claspy, you'll find hook and loop (velcro), which opens book-like, left to right, threading with a colored "shoe-lace," and a buckle.


The buckle saved us from a meltdown on our 12-hour trip but is a convenient "toy" to take everywhere.



Each is a one-of-a-kind, with different fabrics, but all are crafted perfectly and seamlessly. You can see their current selections here. Enjoy free shipping with code: MOMFREESHIP (Ex. 5/31).


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Claspy Kids who supplied the products for the review!****

New England Coffee Company Review

We had a streak of warm, sunny days, followed by this horrid week of winter-like weather. Oh the joys of living in the MidWest. I have to say that these days have been especially great for New England Coffee! I sampled the French Roast, Columbian Supremo Dark Rost, and the San Francisco Blend, and my husband and I really liked the dark, rich roasts. Personally, the San Francisco Blend was my favorite, because I liked the smooth blending of several flavors. For non-dark roasters, there are other varieties available from the New England Coffee Company.

One unique aspect of this company, that I really appreciate, is that New England Coffee is family-owned and operated for over 90 years -- the third generation is now running the company!

So for you coffee aficionados, check out the retail locations or browse online!



****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Kathleen at the New England Coffee Company, who supplied the products for the review!****

Build a Dream Playhouses™ Review and Giveaway

Build a Dream Playhouses™ is an amazing new company! Innovatively founded by a Cleveland dad and two college entrepreneurs, Build a Dream Playhouses™ offers creative play from well designed playhouses!


Made of corrugated cardboard, the Build a Dream Playhouses™ comply to the standards of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). They are also manufactured from 80% recycled materials and obviously is 100% recyclable!

When I pulled all the components out of the box to build our Imagine Wagon, I was first concerned that I wouldn't be able to do it! With my toddler immediately saying, "Color" -- she knew what to do with it -- I managed to find the assembly instructions and set out to build the Wagon around her.
And after roughly 30 minutes, with some "help," I folded and tucked most of the tabs into the correct slots.

And we love the finished product...

Which can comfortably fit one large adult and a toddler!

One thing that most impresses me about Build a Dream Playhouses™ is that they care about their community and the city of Cleveland. They donate many playhouses to children’s hospitals, charities, and schools. This spoke out to me the most because being an Ohioan, you notice much of the negative effects of the economic downturn, and Build a Dream Playhouses™ is now setting a higher standard and making a difference in the MidWest!


Win It!
You can also win a Build a Dream Playhouses™ of your choice! Be a GFC follower of Discovering the Me in Mommy and a Facebook fan of Build a Dream Playhouses™ and leave them some love; just make sure you leave a comment with your email address. This is required and must be done before extra entries count!

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Extra Entries!
You can do any of these for a extra entries. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do, along with your email address.

1 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Build a Dream Playhouses™ on Twitter
2- For ONE extra entry, Follow Discovering the Me in Mommy on Twitter.
3- For ONE extra entry, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.
4 - For ONE extra entry, Tell me which playhouse you'd like to win!

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, June 12, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond.


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Build a Dream Playhouses™, who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Baby Banz Review

We took our annual May trip to the beach, and I was excited to have Baby Banz for the little one! I really appreciate the quality of the protection they offer, and there are so many choices of sunglasses that will stay on!


(From the website) Created in Australia, Baby Banz has passed stringent standards on sunglasses, worldwide. The lenses offer high sunglare reduction and good UV protection and polycarbonate Ophthalmic quality; the lenses can also be replaced with prescription lenses. There is also an addition of an embedded silicone nose and brow piece, just for more comfort!
You can view their entire collection of sunglasses as well as protective gear here!

Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter Review and Giveaway!

I'm sure you've heard by now about this amazing company called Tropical Traditions! Every product I've tried, I've really liked, even though some of my expectations were different than the actual product.

When I received my Organic Coconut Peanut Butter, I ripped into the package, grabbed a knife, and proceeded to make myself some peanut butter toast -- some times I just have cravings for it! The consistency of the Coconut Peanut Butter is not as smooth as other brands, but I had no trouble spreading it on toast; I'd compare the consistency similar to our Smart Balance butter spread. And the coconut and peanut butter taste as pretty much equal. I thought it might be sweeter, but looking at the ingredients, it's Organic Dried Coconut and Organic Roasted Valencia Peanuts! Comparing the Nutrition Facts to the peanut butter we already had in the cupboard, Tropical Traditions Organic Coconut Peanut Butter has 75% less calories! I'm so pumped to try this in our homemade protein bars because I know that it's only the good stuff! I'll also recommend this to a family member, who's normally a peanut butter fiend but has difficulties finding a diabetic friendly solution.

BUY IT!!
You can purchase a 16 oz. glass jar of organic Coconut Peanut Butter for $14.99. (Tropical Traditions often runs specials, which they advertise through their sales email; right now you can get it for $9.99.) Right now, you'll also be able to receive a FREE copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil, from the Referral program! Choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter User ID: 6608836 on their first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service.

WIN IT!!
Tropical Traditions is giving away a jar of Organic Coconut Peanut Butter! This is open to U.S. To enter, you must Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow me via Google Friend Connect.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

5 - For ONE extra entry, Enter any other active giveaways.

6 - For TWO extra entries, Subscribe to my blog via email.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, May 15, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Tropical Traditions who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Dayspring Grace Tiles - Review and Giveaway!

I've seen Dayspring products in almost every Christian bookstore, but only recently have I found them online. It's much easier for me to access their products from my home, and not worry that little toddler hands will touch, yank, or break anything that I wasn't intending on buying!

Several months ago, I think, I filled out a form to review a Dayspring product from (in)courage, but when I finished it, I was unclear as to whether I'd be chosen and what product would come. A few days ago, two boxes arrived, and I was so excited to receive the Grace Tiles and Rod Set! That has a very special meaning for our family -- we're reminded on a daily basis that we need to show grace to each other as we've all received grace freely.

I love the simple and classy look it brings to our home. And it's not overwhelmingly heavy to hang either.

Even though we've been in our house for over a year, we still have blank walls! I know you can put putty in to fill holes in drywall, but I'm still so fearful of putting hanging things up and realizing that lack of design skills would leave me with more holes than needed! But we're doing it...and I'd like to thank the Grace Tiles for motivating me!


Win It!
You can also win a $20 gift code to use at the Dayspring.com (shipping charges still apply). To enter, visit Dayspring and let me know what you like; just make sure you leave a comment with your email address. This is required and must be done before extra entries count!

Open to US only

Extra Entries!
You can do any of these for a extra entries. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do, along with your email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow Discovering the Me in Mommy on Twitter.
2- For ONE extra entry, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.
3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Discovering the Me in Mommy via GFC.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, May 1, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond.


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to (in)courage and Dayspring, who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Snapily Animated Photo Card Review and Giveaway!

With family overseas, the greeting card I choose to send is very important. Normally I find a company who'll let me personalize a card with a picture of the beloved little one, and that'll travel across the Pacific to some thrilled grandparents! I know they'll be even more excited to receive Snapily's Animated Photo Cards!

In three easy steps, you'll have an animated card that rotates 2 pictures in the space of a single picture! Simply choose a pattern, upload your images and text, and checkout to purchase your one-of-a-kind card, for less than a store-bought card ($3.99)! The website is user-friendly, and the pictures upload quickly.

And the finished product is sure to bring a smile! I wasn't sure of how the quality of the pictures would turn out, but the quality of each picture is striking and sharp. However, there seems to be a shadow of the second picture. Overall, it's a fun and unique photocard, and I know ours will be well loved!


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Try It!
Snapily is offering coupons for up to 50% off (expire 5/8/11)!

Win It!
Snapily is giving away a $15 gift card! Simply view the three coupon selections, and comment on your favorite, in addition with your email address! This is required and must be done before extra entries count!

Extra Entries!
You can do any of these for a extra entries. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do, along with your email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow Discovering the Me in Mommy on Twitter, and tweet about this giveaway.
2 - For ONE extra entry, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.
3 - For ONE extra entry, Like Snapily on Facebook and leave 'em a little comment love.


Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, May 1, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond.


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Scünci Bendini Clip Review and Giveaway

Looking for fun or elegant hair accessories? The Scünci Bendini Clip would be a great addition to have! Because of the three different sizes and the strong combination of the comb and the clip, the Bendini will work with almost any hair length and texture. Simply gather your hair in the desired style; then slide the comb into your hair; and bend and snap the Bendini securely, yet comfortably, for an all-day hold, perfect for special occasions or just plain pampering!

Personally, I like the Girl Benini' Clips even more!

Check out Scünci's Facebook page for other giveaways or enter one here!

Buy It!
You can purchase the Scünci Bendini Clip at drug, mass, and grocery store nationwide for $4.99 a pack.

Win It!
You can also win your own Scünci Bendini Clip by being a Google Friend Connect follower of this blog; just make sure you leave a comment with your email address. This is required and must be done before extra entries count!

Open to US only.

Extra Entries!
You can do any of these for a extra entries. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do, along with your email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow Discovering the Me in Mommy on Twitter.
2- For ONE extra entry, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.
3 - For ONE extra entry, Like Scünci on Facebook.
4 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Scünci on Twitter.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, April 17, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond.


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Robin Leedy & Associates, on behalf of Scünci, who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

eMommie.com Review and Giveaway!

One of my mantras is "Never pay full price!" But it was extremely difficult to live up to that one while pregnant. In order to fit my budget, I borrowed a lot of clothes from a friend, while shopping at the Goodwill and the sales at Motherhood Maternity, but often times came up empty handed. I found very few consignment stores that carried maternity clothing, at least ones worth owning. With the popularity of web stores, I'm excited to share about eMommie.com, which sells discount, new, and barely worn maternity clothing.

Emommie.com is the leading website for inexpensive maternity clothing, both new and consigned. With humble beginnings as a one-woman, mommy herself, work at home company, eMommie.com quickly grew to its 5-person team. As well as offering growing mamas great deals, it also will pay cash for lightly worn maternity clothing and accessories! One thing I that stands out to me is their excellent customer service; they truly go above and beyond to personably meet your needs.

They have a variety of styles for all sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL, and their website is SO easy to navigate to find your right fit! There's plenty to peruse though, and if you're sized Medium or Large, it will be easy for you to find something you like. They also carry a smaller selection of Nursing styles. There's also a Clearance section with even greater discounts.

I picked out a 3/4 sleeve new, Old Navy top, a clearance t-shirt, and clearance pair of exercise shorts -- when I was pregnant before, I had the hardest time finding shorts I liked -- for a total of $25.17! Shipping within the US was $7 (shipped by Priority Mail), so I'd advise loading up the cart before checkout; everything was efficient as I ordered Monday and received it Thursday! I also took advantage of the extra 25% off clearance items. It was disclosed on the website that the clearance, pink t-shirt had a spot on it, but it would have been nicer for the consumer to know where it was, ie. by the left ribs.

If you're expecting or know of someone who is, be sure to "like" Emommie.com on Facebook or follow @emommiedotcom on Twitter for special offers and discounts, and to hear when new inventory items arrive!

eMommie.com is gracious enough to offer a $25 GC for a lucky reader! This is open to U.S.
To enter, browse through eMommie.com and telling me what catches your eye! This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow me via Google Friend Connect.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Like Emommie.com on Facebook

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, March 27, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to eMommie.com who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Boiron Cold & Flu Care Pack Review and Giveaway

In our household, we value the aid of homeopathic remedies and have experienced great success with many companies. One we have yet to try is Boiron.

Boiron, world leader in homeopathic medicines, is a $730 million public company with 4,000 employees and distribution in more than 80 countries. It is best known for its top-selling flu medicine, Oscillococcinum®, and its Arnicare® line of pain relievers. For nearly 80 years, Boiron has been committed to funding scientific research and educating the public and healthcare professionals on homeopathic medicines. As a pharmaceutical company, Boiron maintains the highest standards in manufacturing, complying with U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States and drug Good Manufacturing Practices.


Coldcalm is used to temporarily relieve cold symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, and sore throat. For those 3 and up, dissolve 2 tablets in your mouth every 15 minutes for 2 hours; then take 1 dose every hour until symptoms are relieved. There are also no side effects.


Boiron recommends taking Oscillococcinum at the first signs of any flu-like symptoms, to reduce the duration and severity of those symptoms. For anyone over 2 years of age, dissolve the entire contents (pellets) of one tube in your mouth, and the sweet-tasting pellets will melt away. There should be no side-effects or interactions with other drugs. You can get more information at www.oscillo.com


Chestal brand cough syrup combines homeopathic medicines with the natural goodness of honey, for everyone 2 and up. Ever since my daughter turned one, if I knew her throat was scratchy, I'd give her a little bit of organic honey to soothe her throat. The honey provides some relief from sinus irritation with the added benefit of natural sweetness! Chestal is a multi-purpose formula which relieves unproductive (dry or spasmodic) cough, which may prevent restful sleep, and productive (wet) cough.

When I first applied and was approved for Boiron's campaign, two-thirds of our household needed Oscillococcinum, Coldcalm, or Chestal, but when I received the products, we had recovered! For those of you in the 44 states reporting widespread or local flu activity, according to the CDC, consider Oscillococcinum, Coldcalm, or Chestal to soothe your symptoms!

BUY IT!
You can purchase Boiron's products on its website or on Amazon.com (You can also use the subscribe and save option to get another 15% off)!
The prices range from $12-$20 depending on the products.


WIN IT!
Boiron is giving away one Value Pack which includes one box of Oscillococcium, one box of Coldcalm, and one box of Chestal. This is open to U.S. To enter, leave a comment telling me which of the products interest you and why. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow me via Google Friend Connect.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Boiron on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, March 20, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

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Household Traditions' Powdered Dishwasher Detergent Review and Giveaway!

We've been scaling down on our household cleaners, trying to make sure we're cleaning with more healthy options. Dishwasher detergent is something I've been trying to find an effective solution for, and I've found that Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent works wonderfully for us!

Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent does not include chlorine, phosphates, fillers, or fragrances, yet packs a clean POW -- no spots, crusty food, or stains on our dishes or glasses! It actually seems to work better than the commercial product I was previously using -- dishes always came out clean, and detergent did not clump. Simply use one scoop (2 oz.) and expect clean dishes! My dishwasher's detergent container held a little less than one scoop, but a half a scoop would not properly clean for us. This non-toxic dishwasher detergent is also safe for septic tanks!

Household Traditions and Tropical Traditions hit another home run! I'm so impressed with the quality of all their products, and I know you'll be pleased too!

BUY IT!!
You can purchase Household Traditions Powdered Dishwasher Detergent (5lbs) for $32.00. (They often runs specials, which they advertise through their sales email; right now you can get it for $19.99.) If you're a new customer, you should also be able to receive a FREE copy of the book Virgin Coconut Oil, from the Referral program! Choose “Referred by a Friend” and enter User ID: 6608836 on their first online order, and the book will be automatically added to your order. If you need assistance, contact Customer Service.

WIN IT!!
Household Traditions is giving away their Powdered Dishwasher Detergent! This is open to U.S. To enter, you must Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow me via Google Friend Connect.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow Tropical Traditions on Twitter.

4 - For ONE extra entry, Like Tropical Traditions on Facebook.

5 - For ONE extra entry, Enter any other active giveaways.

6 - For ONE extra entry, Subscribe to Tropical Traditions' Newsletter.

7 - For ONE extra entry, Subscribe to my blog via email.

8 - For ONE extra entry, Visit Household Traditions and tell me another product you'd like to try!

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, March 20, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Tropical Traditions and Household Traditions who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****

Wahmies All-Day Wet Bag Review and Giveaway!

Ever cloth diapering mommy needs a wet bag, and Wahmies along with The Cloth Diaper Market have one ready for you! They're providing an All-Day wet bag approximately 16" x 20," great for all day outings or spending the day at Grandma's. It also comes with a webbed handle for ease of carrying or hanging on a door knob.

This is actually the first wet bag I've personally handled, and I'm quite happy with it! First of, it's large, almost the size of a regular pillow case! The outside is a soft, cottony cover and lined with water-proof polyester laminated fabric. It can also be machine washed and dried, which makes clean-up so much easier! It's also PVC and Pthalate free.

But It!
You can purchase a Wahmies All-Day Wet Bag The Cloth Diaper Market for $20.

Win It!!
This contest is open to U.S. only. To enter, you must Like Discovering the Me in Mommy on Facebook and tell me what else is of interest to you at The Cloth Diaper Market ! This is required and must be done before the extra entries count! PLEASE leave your name and email address with your entry.

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do along with you email address.

1- For ONE extra entry, Follow Discovering the Me in Mommy via GFC.

2- For ONE extra entry, Follow me on twitter and tweet about this giveaway.

3 - For ONE extra entry, Follow The Cloth Diaper Market on Facebook and leave some comment love!

4 - For ONE extra entry, Enter any other active giveaways.

5 - For ONE extra entry, Subscribe to my blog via email.

Contest ends at 10pm EST on Sunday, March 6, 2011 when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address in your entry. I will notify the winner, and s/he will have 36 hours to respond!


****This is not a paid post. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Wahmies and The Cloth Diaper Market who supplied the products for the review and giveaway!****