4-in-1 Down Winter Jacket Giveaway

Sponsored By: GoFuture with Love

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Co-Hosted By:
Sweet Southern SavingsChatty Patty’s Place / InezbyDesign /
Healthy Happy Thrifty Family / Miki’s Hope / We Are Earthformed

1 Lucky Winner Will Receive:

Their Choice of (Size & Color) GoFuture With Love 4-in-1 Down Winter Jacket! A $496 RV!

(color choices are: black with blue inside or navy blue with red inside)

This stylish jacket can be worn 4 different ways! You can wear it during and after pregnancy, and even use it with your baby carrier/sling to carry your newborn baby all the way up to 2.5 years of age! How amazing!

Jacket Details:

* Zipped side pockets
* Full length 2-way zip
* Filled, lined hoods for mother and child
* Stretchy thumb-slit cuffs
* Button detail at cuff
* Lightweight, breathable, water repellent
* Includes zip-in maternity panel
* Includes zip-in baby-carry ‘kangaroo’ pouch
* Kangaroo pouch suitable from birth to around 24-30 months
* Wide adjustable opening for baby’s head
* Suitable for use with most baby carriers/slings
* Available in sizes S- XL (UK sizes 10 – 16)
Material:

Outer: 100% polyester
Filling: 90% down, 10% feather
Conforms to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®
Open To WORLDWIDE entries and must be 18+ to enter
Giveaway Dates ~ 2/17 9:00 AM EST through 3/10 11:59PM EST

 

Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

Rengora Giveaway

Welcome to the Full Hearts Can’t Lose Giveaway Hop

Hop run by: MamatheFox

Prize Sponsored by: Rengora

Enter for your chance to win a bath and beauty kit from Rengora valued at $70!

 

Gift set will include:

 a $70 value!

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

Be a Mom, but Be You Too!

Being a mom is one of the best things any woman can do with their life, but it is not the only thing that woman can do in life. And, more to the point, being a mom doesn’t need to make a woman just a mom – woman can still be whoever they want to be, whether they have children or not.

 

So, be a mom, but be you too! For advice on how to make this sort of situation work, make sure to read on.

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Don’t be afraid to carry on chasing your dreams

The Basics You Need to Nail Down Before You Can Become Truly Healthy

Getting healthy and keeping fit is a constant struggle because it’s a task that can never truly be completed. Instead, you have to keep improving, keep making mistakes and keep learning from them; that’s what it’s all about. Saying this though, with there being options like fresh fruit delivery to office, at least while sitting in front of a computer screen at work, there is a chance to eat healthily. This transition may not be easy for everyone, but it is not impossible to make a change to leading a healthier lifestyle.

It’s rarely a good idea to just dive into a new health and fitness regime without first nailing down some of the most basic things. If you don’t lay the foundations properly, you can expect to face difficulties later on, and that’s what you want to avoid. Even if it means checking out these 10 nutritional tips, at least that’s a start and it shows that you are willing to make a positive change to your health.

Ultimately, one of the most important things to remember about focusing on your health is that there are so many different approaches out there nowadays. For example, one of my best friends is a huge fan of complementary therapies. For example, recently she has taken up yoga and gemstone therapy to boost her sense of wellbeing. Apparently, since taking up regular meditation and using a jade yoni egg, she has noticed a big difference in her pelvic floor muscles. Accordingly, if you would like to learn more about yoni eggs and the Chinese preference for jade you can find plenty of helpful resources online. Above all, living a healthy life is all about doing what makes you feel good.

Anyway, we’re going to look into some of these basics in more depth so that you can get them right before you start to overhaul your approach to your health and fitness. Getting off to the right start will make you far more likely to experience positive results in the long-term. That’s what’s most important, so read on and start learning now.

Cooking Equals Control

When you cook your own meals at home rather than eating out or eating processed foods, you’re able to control your diet much better. It’s simple; when you’re the one preparing the food from scratch, you’re the one controlling what goes into it. You can then make healthy decisions at every turn. Don’t rely on other people creating healthy food for you or even products that claim to be healthy. Those shortcuts can’t beat creating your own healthy meals.

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Realise Your Reliance on Convenience and Shortcuts That Make You Lazy

We’re all guilty of taking the easy option over the more strenuous ones, but you might not realise just how often you do this. Every time you choose to take a short journey in the car rather than walking, you’re taking the easy shortcut. Every time you take an elevator rather than a flight of stairs, you’re taking the easy route. These little things mount up day after day and ultimately make you lazy.

Know What You Need to Look For on Labels

Buying products in shops can be a nightmare from a healthy eating point of view. That’s why you should buy as many fresh items as possible. But even so, you’re still going to be buying some packaged produce, and that’s why you need to learn how to read food labeling the right way. It’s vital to know what you’re looking for and how to judge a food product, so definitely look into this further.

Don’t View All Fats as the Same Because They’re Not

There are so many different fats that are found in foods, and you can’t simply take the same blanket approach to all of them. Some fats are better for you than others, and everyone’s body needs some form of fat. Things aren’t black and white when it comes to judging food and food groups, so don’t allow yourself to fall into that trap. It certainly won’t pay off for you in the long-term if you do.

Wake Up to the Realities of Portion Control

Portion control is a major thing that many people struggle with. For some people who are overweight and unfit, the issue isn’t that they’re necessary eating the wrong foods, but rather that they’re eating too much of those foods. You need to learn more about portion control and how much of each food group you really need to have in your diet. Without that, you will probably carry on eating more than your body needs.

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Understand That Drinks Can be Full of Calories and Sugar Too

Ideally, you should only ever eat your calories and not drink them. Most people don’t notice just how many calories are packed into lots of drinks, from soda to wine. The calories should always be checked before you start drinking these products because you will fill up on empty calories and cause yourself to put on even more weight if you drink these things too much. Furthermore indulging in too many sugary drinks can cause all kinds of dental problems like cavities and gum disease. Consequently, alongside reducing your sugar intake, it is vital that you schedule regular checkups with a Dentist in Syracuse to ensure that your teeth are as healthy as they should be.

There Aren’t Any Silver Bullet Solutions, No Matter What People Tell You

It’s all too tempting to believe those people who tell you that you just need to do this one easy thing and you’ll lose all your excess weight within ten days. But those silver bullet solutions are worthless, and even when they do produce results, they tend to only be short-term results, rendering them close to pointless. You need to focus on the core things mentioned here and not be sucked in by health scams.

Now that you have a better understanding of some of the most important issues surrounding your approach to health, you can start trying to implement these ideas and concepts correctly in your own life. It won’t be easy to begin with, but nothing worth doing is ever completely easy.

Planning for the Best

Purple Trail is one of the coolest websites/services I’ve ever had the privilege of using. This site gives you customizable stationary and gifts made to meet your every need. Their high-quality materials, fine paper, and state-of-the-art printing methods allow them to stand out from other companies. They offer so many options to choose from including: invitations, cards, planners, stationery, and gifts. If you are looking for something more specific, such as a cool letter opener, you may want to additionally check out websites such as polaroidfotobar.com for help.

 

I’ll be focusing on planners for this review; specifically monthly planners.

When I received the planner it came wrapped in bubble wrap with a cute little sticker on it. Fully protected with no scratches or dings.

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Ranging from three different sizes, you can find a planner that is the prefect fit for you. There are different planner categories for each size too, as you can see in the image.

 

The steps in creating your planner are fairly simple and easy to follow. Four steps are as seen in the image below.

Step 1:

Choose the size, cover type, and quantity you want. This is also where you do your personalization. Click the green button to fully personalize. This is where it gets fun!

The options are literally endless. There are so many colors, designs, backgrounds, and fonts to choose from. You can even add your own photos to the design!

Step 2:

Here you choose the inside color theme – colorful or neutral grey, inside page options, the start month, and whether you want stickers or a pocket folder.

Step 3:

Choose up to four add-ons here! These will be added to the end of your planner. The full list of add-on options is listed below.

Step 4:

Take your pick of extra stickers, pens, and accessories to complete your planner.


I would suggest using your computer to design your planner; but they do have an app that you can use too.


I love the layout of the monthly planner. The boxes are just large enough to write out what I need to. I chose the monthly planner so that the planner wouldn’t be so thick. I take my planner everywhere with me, so I don’t want it to be more heavy than it needs to.

Another plus is that the monthly planners are 24 months rather than 12. This is great because I don’t have to buy a planner every year. I’ll take money saving anywhere I can get it!

 

There are thick tabs that separate each year and each add on. These tabs are heavy duty and very easy to grab and flip with your fingers.

 

 

These planners are perfect for someone who really loves and needs a good paper planner. The more you personalize, the more expensive the planner becomes. So, if you’re really dedicated to a paper planner, this is defiantly the one to go with.

 

 


PlasmaCar Giveaway

 

The Original PlasmaCar is a ride-on toy that does not have pedals, gears or a motor.  Instead the rider uses their body to wiggle their way around.

By using their own natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, friction, and the PlasmaCar is naturally kid powered!

 

 

Available now though Amazon (it’s Prime!)

 

 

Enter to win (1) PlasmaCar valued at $70

 

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Sponsored by: PlasmaCar

Co-Hosted by: MomJunky & Miki’s Hope

 

 

 

Open to Continental US residents only

 

 

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not help responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligation

Wiggle and Ride with The Original PlasmaCar –

Outdoor toy season is going to be here before you know it!

What about a toy you can use inside and outside?

The Original PlasmaCar is a just that  –  an inside AND outside toy.

 

The Original PlasmaCar is a ride-on toy that does not have pedals, gears or a motor.  Instead the rider uses their body to wiggle their way around.

By using their own natural forces of inertia, centrifugal force, friction, and the PlasmaCar is naturally kid powered!

 

 

It is not recommended to use a PlasmaCar on wooden floors – as they can leave marks behind. MamatheFox’s floors have seen better days, that is why you can see this sweet PlasmaCar in action on my hardwood floors.

 

With 7 color options available, you can be sure to find the one perfect for the kids in your life.  When you have several kids, you know that while sharing is caring, it is also hard. If you want, you can purchase a PlasmaCar for each kid in their own color, so they can play together in a healthy and fun way.

 

Available now though Amazon (it’s Prime!)

 

There are so many wonderful features to the Original PlasmaCar. One of the best is the weight threshold can go up to 220 lbs! A grown mom and dad can easily play on the PlasmaCar too. Try it out and see the amusement, laughs and smiles that will surely be on your children’s faces.

It is ideal for children at least ages 3 and up. This is so they can figure out how to properly use and ride it. Having to use their body movements to get it goes and rolling takes some skill and body weight. When a child is 3 they are typically old enough, and large enough, to get their PlasmaCar going.

 

 

When putting together a PlasmaCar you have to pay attention to putting the steering wheel on. If you do not put it on the right direct AND if it is not tight enough, it will not work – and your kids will be sad and mad! I messed up putting the steering wheel on the first time by not tightening the bolt properly/tight enough. After stopping the tears I popped the yellow cap off (with a flat head screwdriver), adjusted the wheel to be on properly and tightened that bolt like crazy. It now works perfectly.

 

 

 

 

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March Into Madness Giveaway Hop Sign Ups

 

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 3/16 – 3/31
Start time: March 16 – 9:00 am EST
End time: March 31 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on  4/1 . Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

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A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com) 

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

 

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It Is a Great Day For Pi Giveaway Hop Sign Up

 

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 3/1 – 3/15
Start time: March 1 – 9:00 am EST
End time: March 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 3/16 . Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com) 

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

 

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How To Improve Your Car Audio Systems

Often, car audio systems are not how we want them to be, even if we get them from fantastic places similar to Zemotor. However, by making a few changes, it is pretty easy to improve them significantly. Don’t worry if you want to revamp the sound system while staying on a budget! A few minor changes that don’t cost a lot can provide you an advanced audio system. These tips should work for most vehicles, however, if they don’t then it might be something to do with another system in the car. For many car owners, the audio system isn’t a massive thing for them. However, for some of the younger drivers on the road, it can be nice to have some music playing in the background whilst driving. If your audio system has gone faulty and these tips don’t fix it, it might be worth purchasing another vehicle if it’s vital that you have music on. It doesn’t have to be a brand new vehicle, you could just try and find the best Kansas City dealership around, or one closer to where you live, to ensure you can purchase a used car that has a working audio system. Hopefully, these tips will fix most audio systems though!

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  1. Replace the factory front speakers

The factory speakers installed in the car system are quite average, and by only replacing the front speakers, you will be able to experience a big improvement.

You can get a nice pair of front speakers without spending a lot of money; you’ll just have to search a bit. Component speakers also offer a better sound quality. However, they are a bit complicated and are more suitable for new car stereos. If you are willing to splash some money, then you can also go for premium speakers. These speakers will look great inside any vehicle, perhaps you are looking for a new car such as a Wichita Ford to put some new speakers in, offering you a brand new vehicle whilst listening to some great music.

Before purchasing new speakers, you must make sure that they work with the existing head unit.

  1. Install an amplifier

If you want an even more advanced system, then you should install an amplifier which uses the speaker level inputs. The amplifier will be placed between the new speakers and the factory head unit and will allow you to turn up the music without any distortions.

Adding an amplifier has an added benefit as well; you can also add a subwoofer because of which you can enjoy a richer bass.

  1. Add a subwoofer

If your sound system is missing bass, then you should simply add a subwoofer into the factory system. If you have a small budget, then the best option for you is to go for an 8 inch subwoofer from best10tobuy.

The 8-inch subwoofer is a standard small woofer and is commonly found in the stock sound systems of cars. These are considered as the smallest woofer that can offer you a good bass. Without compromising on the space, these woofers offer a bit of depth to the music. Since the 8-inch subwoofer has a small weight and cone area, the magnet moves easily thus producing accurate and punchy bass reproduction. Careful though, you might well find yourself searching for the best subwoofer that you can use for home theater and bringing the bass indoors for your TV and movie pleasure!

  1. Use a thumb drive

With your sound system, you want to have as fewer interferences between the speakers and the sound file as possible. Every phone comes with a built-in DAC, known as the digital audio converter. However, if you have a good car stereo, then there is a high chance that the DAC present in the audio system is much better than the one present in your phone. Thus, if you transfer all your music to a thumb drive and connect it via USB, then you will be able to enjoy a clearer audio.

  1. Put sound-deadening mats

Aim to get rid of the external clattering noises coming inside the car. Doing this will enable you to hear the music clearer and better. One way to reduce the noise coming in because of the road’s clatter is to use sound-deadening mats. When you apply these mats to particular parts of the car such as the door panel, you will feel a big difference.