Monday, May 20, 2013

JTV.com Mother's Day Giveaway Amethyst Necklace 5/25 $163.50 value!



I have done a few reviews for JTV.com and they are a wonderful company to work with.  They offer amazing jewelry in all different styles and price ranges.  I love that!  They offer a really nice line of jewelry that is crafted in Italy.  This line is called Splendido Oro.  The line is very impressive.  The Spendido Oro jewelry is made with 2,000 years of jewelry making craftsmanship.  You know that you will be getting an amazing piece when you purchase a Spendido Oro item.  These items are great if you want something that you know will last for a long time.  They are something that would make a wonderful gift as well.  A Splendido Oro piece is something that someone will always remember.

JTV.com has provided me with a Splendido Oro Amethyst Necklace to give away to one lucky reader!  This necklace is so pretty.  It is simple and elegant.  The necklace has a beautifully unique design.  It has 2 pieces of purple amethyst surrounded by 14K gold.  The necklace also comes with a 14K gold chain.  This is important to know when you are purchasing it.  I love when necklaces come with a chain and it's especially important when you are giving them as a gift.  This necklace has a very modern look in my opinion.  It is something that can be worn with pretty much anything too.  It is perfect for those that are amethyst lovers.  If you have a lot of purple in your wardrobe this would be an excellent piece of jewelry to own.  



JTV's Splendido Oro Amethyst Necklace would make any mom smile on Mother's Day!  This necklace can be purchased from JTV.com for $163.50. You can see all of the great jewelry pieces that they offer by visiting their website.  You can also connect with JTV.com on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win a Splendido Oro Amethyst Necklace ($163.50 value)

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 5/25/13 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Dark Horse Wines Review





Dark Horse Wines thrive on an excellent concept.  They feel that great wine does not need to cost a fortune.  I have had a number of great wines that do not have to be super pricey.  Dark Horse Wines are premium tasting wines, but don't cost a big premium price.  That's always wonderful!  Dark Horse Wines has come out with some wonderful wine varieties that I am excited to introduce you to.

Dark Horse 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon
This is a very bold and rich tasting red.  It is a dry red wine, but also very smooth.  It is said to have hints of flavor like blackberry and coffee.  It was aged in oak.  This bottle is made to taste like a high priced bottle of wine.  It is very impressive, but the price is only about $7.99.   




Dark Horse 2011 Chardonnay
This is a great crisp wine for Spring and Summertime.  It is a dry white wine.  It is said to have hints of apple and peach.  The wine contains Chardonnay and Voignier grapes  This wine is a smooth white that is easy to drink.  It is a great wine that is versatile and goes with so many different foods too.  This bottle also retails for about $7.99.

Dark Horse Big Rend Blend
This wine is a really neat variety.  They have taken some amazing grapes and blended them to create an amazing Red Blend.  It is a dry red that goes with so many food dishes too!  This unique wine contains Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, and Tempranillo.  They variety of grapes in this wine come from Australia, Argentina , and California.  The result is a rich red that is amazing!  This wine also retails for about $7.99.

You can learn more about all of the Dark Horse Wines by visiting their website.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.  




Crest & Oral-B Gift Pack Giveaway 6/8 - 2 winners




America's ToothFairy, Crest and Oral B have teamed up to provide 2 winner's on my blog a Monsters Inc. Oral B Toothbrush and Crest Pro-Health Stages Monsters Inc. Toothpaste!   These will be available at Walmart starting May 20th too!  These are great if you have a little one that loves Monsters Inc.  This is a great way to make brushing fun for kids!  The products feature Sully and Mike.  These characters are favorites of mine, so I am excited to see these products!  

I take brushing and taking care of our teeth very serious.  My son used to not like going to the dentist at all when he was little.  He puts up no fuss about going now that he is 8.  I have been able to explain to him at this age the importance of going to the dentist and taking care of his teeth.  I also have a 6 year old, but she has always been really easy going about going to the dentist.  We are always trying to come up with great fun ideas that make brushing better!  My kids like to use things like sand timers when they brush too!  

Amercia's ToothFairy is a great place to go to get tips for healthy oral care for your kids.  You can sign up for their FREE kids club.  This is a club that helps promote healthy smiles for children.  Each member gets fun educational activities sent to them about oral health.  

Giveaway - Enter to win 1 of 2 Crest & Oral B Gift Packs (featuring Monster's Inc.)

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 6/8/13 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winners will be chosen randomly.  The winners will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes not received.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.   

K'NEX Super Mario Bros. Wii Mystery Figure Bags Review



We are big K'NEX fans in our house.  We have a number of playsets.  My kids love them.  They are also obsessed with anything Super Mario Bros. related.  How about your kids?  Do they love Mario Bros.?  K'NEX now offers Mystery Figure Bags.  I want to introduce you to these.  They are great for children that love to collect things.  They are great for Mario Bros. Fans too.  




The K'NEX Super Mario Bros. Wii Mystery Figure Bags are really fun!  You just don't know exactly what will be in each bag.  Surprises are always fun and I remember them being even more fun as a kid.  You're kid will open their bag and have a great Super Mario Bros. figure to play with.  The figures include . . . . 

Mario

Luigi

Blue Yoshi

Yellow Yoshi

Blue Toad

Yellow Toad

and Princess Peach.





My kids love collecting these.  They are a buildable figure.  This means that your child will have to put this together when they open the package.  My little one can even do this!  She had so much fun opening the package and putting her figure together.  These figures retail for about $3.99.  They are also work with the K'NEX Mario products.  They are suitable for children 6 years and older.

You can learn more about all of the K'NEX products by visiting their website.  You can also connect with K'NEX on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Youtube.  

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.    


Build-A-Bear SpongeBob SquarePants Review and Giveaway 6/12



Do your kids love SpongeBob?  Mine definitely do.  How about Build-A-Bear?  Mine love Build-A-Bear too!  I was so excited when I found out that Build-A-Bear is now offering SpongeBob characters too!  These are so much fun!  They are available online and in store as of the 17th of May.  They are offering great SpongeBob characters that you and your child will love.  Who is your favorite SpongeBob character?  Mine is a toss up between SpongeBob and Patrick!  Yes, I said mine!  I am a big SpongeBob fan along with my kids.  





My kids received a soft plush SpongeBob from Build-A-Bear.  He is so adorable and so much fun.  My daughter insists that he comes with us all over.  He even has to ride in the car.  SpongeBob is made of soft quality materials.  We have a few other cuddly Build-A-Bear friends around our house and they hold up very well.  We have actually had them for years because they are made so well.  The 18 inch SpongeBob and Patrick retail for $23.  They have some other fun varieties of SpongeBob and Patrick available too.  They have a pirate themed SpongeBob and Patrick.  These are really fun!  The pirate themed ones retail for about $36.  




More about the SpongeBob SquarePants Collection at Build-A-Bear . . . 

There will be special events in store through May 19th.  You can even come dressed as your favorite SpongeBob Character.  If you purchase a SpongeBob or Patrick they will give you a pineapple hat for free to take home!  They will also have some special costumes that you can dress your SpongeBob and Patrick in.  They even have a sound chip you can have up in your character that plays the SpongeBob SquarePants song!  

Do you love taking your kids to Build-A-Bear?  Mine love it.  It is always a fun and special place to go.  You can learn more about Build-A-Bear and shop online by visiting their website too.  They have so many great options suitable for both boys and girls.   They even offer really fun birthday options in their stores too. You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest too!

Giveaway - Enter to win a $25 Build-A-Bear Gift Card.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 6/12/13 at 8:59 PM PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes that are not received.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.   


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Saturday, May 18, 2013

TINKERTOY Pink Building Set from K'NEX Review



I have a 6 year old and she loves playing with her brother's toys.  I will say that she loves playing with building toys just as much as any boy does.  I think that's common.  It is so nice to see that many toy companies are now creating toys like this, but tweaking them for girls.  This is such a wonderful idea.  I would like to introduce you to TINKERTOY's Pink Building Set by K'NEX.  This is perfect for the little girl that loves to build and create, but still wants to play with something a little girly.  This is such a fun idea.




This building set comes with everything your little girl will need to create a variety of things.  She can use her imagination to create absolutely anything she wants.  She can use the building guide to create a cat, castle, or flower.  The pieces were very easy for my daughter to put together.  We opened the set and she figured out how the TINKERTOYS work immediately.  She is having a blast with this set.  It is a great way for her to use her thinking skills to create new things!





This set includes 150 plastic pieces.  The set is completely American made.  This is a quality product that is made to last.  It is suitable for children 3 years of age and older.  The TINKERTOY Pink Building Set from K'NEX retails for about $43.99.  The set also comes in a container that can be reused for storage.  I love this because it is perfect for quick cleanup.  

You can learn more about all of the great products that K'NEX offers by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Youtube too!.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.    




Thursday, May 16, 2013

Little Lavender - Remember Nguyen #Giveaway 6/5



I love great clothes for myself and my kids.  I came across a really neat online boutique and was truly impressed with the cute clothing options they offer.  This is a unique online shop that sells consignment clothes.  They offer high end clothing, but it's a fraction of what you would normally pay retail.  I also love a great deal, so this is right up my ally.  They offer gently used fashionable items.  






I was really excited to see that Little Lavender offers a selection of clothing that was initially product samples.  These are high end styles that are sold for very reasonable.  They are in their Remember Nguyen line.  Everything in this line is very cute too.  I had fun browsing all of the adorable styles for kids.  They offer outfits for both girls and boys in the Remember Nguyen line.  They are all around $15 or less too!

I decided that I really liked the adorable dress you see pictured above.  This is a beautifully made dress.  It is currently sold out, but it retailed for just $14.95.  It is a very reasonable price for a gorgeous dress.  I am going to suggest that if you see something you like that you don't wait.  Many of the items in the Remember Nguyen line are limited in sizes.  So when they are gone, the deal is gone.  

You can learn more about all of the great clothing that Little Lavender has to offer by visiting their website.  You can also connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

Giveaway - Enter to win an item from the Remember Nguyen line - $15 or less.

Open to US residents 18 years of age and older.  The giveaway will end on 6/5/13 at 8:59 pm PST.  The winner will be chosen randomly.  The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to contact me back to claim their prize.  Mommie of 2 is not responsible for lost prizes or prizes not received.

Disclosure - I received a free sample to facilitate my review.  No monetary compensation was provided.  All opinions are completely my own.  My participation is voluntary.   I am disclosing in accordance with FTC 16 CFR Part 255.