Ozmo Cup Review

Ozmo Cup Review

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About Ozmo

This is no ordinary cup. This cup is seriously something straight out the The Jettisons (remember that old 70’s cartoon?). Ozmo had the average every day person in mind when developing their revolutionary product, the Ozmo Cup. We are typically under-hydrated and over-caffeinated every day. At least I am! Being a busy mom of 2, I often forget to pick up a glass of water. I chug a tad too much cold coffee. I know this, and always accepted it as an unchangeable fact, until now.

Ozmo comes from the scientific term, Osmosis. Osmosis is the diffusion of water from a region of high water potential to a region of low water potential. – Ozmo.io

The Ozmo is a cup and app that uses sensor technology to measure your water and coffee intake, which is then transferred to your app. You are able to live time see how much water and or coffee you have taken in today. Here are some of the basic highlights for you:

  • This is a “smart cup” & app which will tell you (in live-time) how much water or coffee you drank today
  • You can set it up with personal goals, or have it tell you how much you need based on age, weight, weight and lifestyle
  • It will notify you when you need to take a sip/it’s been too long since your last gulp of water
  • BPA-Free material
  • USB charging (no batteries required)
  • Holds 16 fluid ounces
  • Leak proof design (confidently toss it into your work bag or purse)
  • 1 charge lasts up to 3 weeks

What the lights mean:

1 blue LED light: achieved 20% of your hydration goals for the day.

2 blue LED lights: achieved 50% of your hydration goals for the day.

3 blue LED lights: achieved 90 % of your hydration goals for the day.

3 blue LED lights blinking: achieved all your hydration goals for the day.

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Mama’s Experience

I cannot even begin to say how cool this cup really is. I mean, we are attached to our phones, so having an app that helps you keep hydrated is just so smart. The app is free and can work independently from the cup. You can manually put in your water/coffee intake and you are set. However, the cool part about the whole program is the cup itself. Having a cup with a USB port makes my nerdy side grin.

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The primary reason I like this cup so much is because it’s so easy to use. I don’t have time to monkey around with inputting data and measuring out things. The app and cup do all this for me. It even has the option to give me a reminder when I have not taken a drink in a while; it vibrates to give me a friendly heads up. The charge hold is amazing! It really does go days and days and days without needing a charge. Not having to remember one more thing to plug in at night is such a blessing. Filling up is easy-peasy. Just fill up to the top line (which hold 16 ounces of water), twist the lid on securely and take a swig.

This cup is NOT dishwasher safe, however they are working on making a newer version that will be. The support staff is always working on ways to make things more efficient and smooth for the user. They want to make you a healthier you but without you having to do the dirty work.

The app has been available on iTunes for Apple users for a while, and only came available to Android users in the past few weeks. The app is free on both devices to download. You can personalize your app by inputting your gender, age, weight, height and activity level. The app will then suggest a daily ounce intake and you can accept it or not. If you want more or less than the suggest total you can change it too.

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Ordering an Ozmo Cup has never been easier. Click here to check out their website and shop till you drop!

 

Gaia Natural Cleaners Review

Gaia Natural Cleaners Review

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About Gaia

Karen, a mother and entrepreneur, started Gaia Natural Cleaners for the sake of her children. This world is vital to our future and its success, and the more we can preserve it, the better off we leave it for future generations. Karen wondered, “what kind of world do we want to leave behind for our children?” With that in mind, we have done everything in our power to live healthier and more environmentally friendly lives…for our home, community, and environment. – Gaia Natural Cleaners Website

Green Cleaning

Only the finest natural ingredients are used in Gaia products: Baking Soda (sodium bicarbonate), Dry Hydrogen Peroxide (Sodium Percarbonate), Essential Oils, Washing Soda (sodium carbonate), Liquid Pure Castile Soap, LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia), High Purity Salt, Castile Bar Soap, LEMON (Citrus limon), Borax (Sodium Borate), Citric Acid, Vinegar, TEA TREE, Pure Grain Alcohol.

To learn why these items are chosen and more about each one, please click here.

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Mama’s Experience

Part of my 2016 goal is to make more green choices. This includes how I choose to clean and what products I use. As a mother I am always cleaning. Dish after dish, load of laundry one after the next. It literally is never ending. When I do each chore I need a product which will help clean but not hurt my family. When I found out about Gaia I was intrigued. They have effective ingredients, which are not harsh or abrasive, as well as natural oils and scents. It seemed too good to be true, but thankfully it wasn’t! GAIA is amazing! If we ever hire the best Maid Service in Thousand Oaks, then I am 100% saying that this is what I want them to clean with, because I could not be happier.

Powder Hand Soap

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I had never heard of powder hand soap before seeing it made by GAIA. This soap is completely preservative free, which is one of the things I have been looking for in products lately. It works just the same as a liquid. Only it’s powder. You simply shake some on your hand, add a bit of water, lather and rinse! I think this is such a fun product. It comes in 3 scents: Tea Tree, Lemon, and Lavender.

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I love how this soap actually lathers and cleans! Having never seen or used powdered soap I was unsure how it would really stack up. Using a small amount I added water and then saw I added too much water and it all fell off my hand. The second try I put a small amount of powdered soap and a small splash of water on already wet hands. This was the perfect storm and the soap started to bubble up once I started moving my hands around. I love this soap so much. It great for everyday use and would make the perfect housewarming gift.

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Dish Soap

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Dish soap is such an everyday item. I use my dishwasher like most other people, but there will always be certain items that I will not place in my dishwasher. My children’s plates and bowls (not safe), my wooden spoons and utensils (can cause warping and splitting due to high heat), and other things that I am particular about. I use my dish soap daily. I have tried TONS of dish soaps. I have had a very hard time finding an earth-friendly option that actually cuts the grease and works. I have tossed out my fair share of soaps which I felt were sub-par. My husband and I joke that we have such high standards when it comes to our dish soap.

GAIA’s Dish Soap is Castile based, meaning that you can clean with your mind as ease. Being a natural based soap it will not lather like a traditional dish soap. This can be off-putting or confusing to those who are unaware. The unnecessary additives like preservatives cause the studding effect. There will be some studding in the beginning of cleaning, but as it is in use the suds will start to dissipate. This doesn’t mean it is not working/cleaning. You can feel it with your hands whether it is clean or not.

This dish soap has a dual purpose! You can also use it as a hardwood floor cleaner. Add a few squirts to your bucket of water and bam! You have some lovely floor cleaner that smells amazing, and some say this works really well.

This dish soap comes in 3 scents: Grapefruit & Tea Tree, Lemongrass, and Lavender & Lime.

Laundry Soap

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I do so much laundry. Like so much. Having 2 toddlers, 2 cats and a pet husband (LOL) we have at least 1 or 2 loads a day. That added with cloth diaper laundry, I am my that machine more than I would like to admit. Gaia’s laundry soap is held to the same standards as the products I have mentioned above. It is HE friendly and completely biodegradable. Effective for all fabrics, temperatures and settings. It can lift stains and odors like you want it to.

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It comes in 3 scents: Cleansing & Purifying (Tea Tree), Uplifting & Refreshing (Lemon), and Balancing & Relaxing (Lavender).

Each and every item the GAIA offers is a treat to behold. Whether you decide to buy it for yourself or as a gift, you will not be disappointed. Click here to check out more about GAIA and view their full line of products.

Ringing In The New Year Giveaway

Ringing in the New Year Giveaway

Welcome to the Ringing in the New Year Giveaway hosted by The Parenting Patch and sponsored by Conservamom, Mama Banana’s Adventures, The Inquisitive Mom, Sunshine Praises, Our Piece of Earth, and Mama the Fox. These fabulous blogs want to help you ring in the New Year with a $60 PayPal cash giveaway. All you have to do to enter is leave some thoughtful comments on their websites and Facebook pages. To increase your chances of winning, be sure to come back each day and comment again! Although not required, also be sure to like their pages on Facebook!

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One lucky reader of The Parenting Patch and the other participating blogs will win one (1) $60 PayPal cash. To enter for your chance to win the Ringing in the New Year Giveaway, simply use the following entry form. Be sure to come back each day to claim your daily entries and increase your chances of winning. Good luck!

 

The Ringing in the New Year Giveaway is open worldwide. Void where prohibited. Giveaway is not affiliated or associated with Facebook or any other social media platform. Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM CST on December 31, 2015. One winner will be chosen at random. The winner will be sent an email and will have forty-eight hours to respond. If no response is received within forty-eight hours, another winner will be chosen. The Parenting Patch is responsible for prize fulfillment.

Little Bee Co Cloth Diaper Giveaway

Little Bee Co Cloth Diaper Giveaway

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In the spirit of the Christmas season, The Little Bee Co is offering a special deal to its customers. Get a free diaper with every qualified purchase! If you are feeling giving you can donate that diaper (they will do it for you) to a child in need. This is an amazing deal you don’t want to miss. Check out TheLittleBeeCo.com for more information and to check out all their adorable styles

 

 

Welcome to the “Pink&Blue: Babies are Two” Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from Mommy’s Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama’s Baby Cupcakes. Two years ago this December we celebrated the birth of Michelle’s daughter and Heather’s son, and now they’re turning TWO! In honor of their birthdays, this hop has a toddler theme, which means anything family friendly is up for grabs for the kiddos 1-4yrs old! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!

For the Grand Prize the hosts have teamed up with four companies to bring a variety of fun options to your toddlers. First up is Little Tikes and their Perfect Fit 4-in-1 Trike. Fitting children 9 months to 5 years old, it can grow with your child as they learn to navigate themselves on a trike. Retail value $99.99. The Contours Twist Grow-With-Me Seat grows with your child from infant floor seat to a big kid booster seat for table – with a twist because the seat rotates 180° to five different positions. For ages 4 months to 48 months and retail value is $69.99. Zoey’s Attic is an almost one woman show who makes quality shirts and fun items in her basement perfect for sibling sets big sibling shirts and more! Up for grabs is a $35 gift card to their website! Last but not least is winner’s gender choice/size of shoes from Pediped which is a shoe company just for kids. Average shoe is around $60! Head on over to Michelle’s blog Mama’s Baby Cupcakes to enter this Grand Prize for your chance to win! 

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Mama’s Baby Cupcakes, Mommy’s Favorite Things and the “Pink&Blue” participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Kushies Holiday Toy Giveaway

Kushies Holiday Toy Giveaway

This holiday season there are more options than one can imagine when it comes to children’s toys. But what toys are really the best option? Some of the things MamatheFox considers are: safety, engaging, developmentally appropriate, will last through rough play, easy to travel with and can entertain multiple children. Kushies makes toys which hit each of these points. Check out their huge selection of products here.

Read MamatheFox’s full review here

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Kushies Toy Giveaway

 

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

Fun To Learn Magazine Giveaway

Fun To Learn Magazine Giveaway

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Welcome to the Twas the Hop Before Christmas Giveaway Hop!

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Hosted by:
Mama Smith’s | Women and Their Pretties

Co-Hosted by:
Life Is An Adventure – The Disney Gals | Bite’s Reviews You Can Use | Still Blonde After All These Years | I Don’t Have Time For That | Amy & Aron’s Real Life Reviews |Reviews By Clo

Many bloggers have teamed up to bring you the last The Hopping Bloggers Giveaway Hop of the year! And we saved the best for last – just check out these prizes! Be sure to enter them all – there is no limit to how many you can win. GOOD LUCK and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Cozywoggle Giveaway

Cozywoggle Giveaway

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Bloggers wantedThank you for stopping by the Home for the Holidays giveaway hop hosted by The Anti-June Cleaver and Our Piece of Earth.

We have teamed up with an amazing group of bloggers to bring you a lot of fantastic of prizes to kick of the holiday season. After you have entered my giveaway, be sure to visit the linky below for more great prizes.

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Disclosure: Disclosure: The Anti-June Cleaver, Our Piece of Earth, and the rest of the bloggers participating in the Fall Fun giveaway hop are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Crayola Holiday Giveaway

Crayola Holiday Giveaway

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This or That Holiday Hop

This fun holiday hop has a $25 gift card or a $100 value prize at each stop! Perfect for last minute shopping and paying off those layaway balances. This event is brought to you by: The Mommy Island, The Kids Did It & The Review Wire

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Crayola $50 Holiday Giveaway

Sherwood Print Buttons Cloth Diaper

Sherwood Print Buttons Cloth Diaper

I love my Buttons cloth diapers. They are the best 2 in 1 style diapers for my child. I love them for quick trips out and about. Instead of lugging a ton of AIO diapers in my diaper bag, I can toss in a few super absorbent, yet thin inserts, along with a Buttons cover and bang! I am ready to rock!

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My sons skinny legs and tiny waist can cause diapers to leak not only through the leg gussets but also up his front. Buttons Diapers have never leaked do to his size. I have had a few leaks, but hey, all kids have a mega pee load occasionally right!? This print is really what makes it stand out. Foxes are so on point. They are everywhere you look, but this print is unique. I have never seen it used before, making it more appealing. Its a dark brown and orange combo, its the perfect unisex diaper. Little arrows that intersect each other are the underlying spacer design which fill the diaper in a subtle way; not taking over the primary focus of the fox design. I cannot say enough awesome stuff about this diaper!

Click here to buy one for yourself. Be sure to follow Buttons Diapers on Facebook for fun updates and more designs.

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Crayola Cling Creator Review

Crayola Cling Creator Review

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With each holiday my family loves to put fun and festive window clings on a few of the windows in our home. This is a fun way my kids can participate in the decor each holiday and season. I have fond memories of my brother and I playing with the window clings growing up in our home. Making up stories like our own story book come to life. Hours of screen-free entertainment. Crayola, always a step head of the game, now sells the Cling Creator. This amazing product allows us to make our own clings to use as we see fit. Making fun everyday designs, or customizing them, I can make a cling for anything I desire.

Being that this kit if for children ages 8 and up, and my daughter being only 3, I was able to have her help with small sets, making her feel as though she is really making the cling. The Cling Creator comes with everything you will need to get started.

  • Modeling clay
  • Clay rolling pin
  • 5 double-sided molds
  • Multipurpose molding tool
  • Cling solution
  • Four mixing pots
  • Color solution
  • Shaker maker
  • Refill packets are also available
In as little as 15 minutes you can have your own homemade window cling!

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This Cling Creator is so easy to use. Buy following the simple 4 step process you will have your own original cling in minutes. This is such a fun and family friendly activity. Spending time with each other is priceless and Crayola helps your family make memories that will last a lifetime.

Complete Clings in Just 15 Minutes

Kids will love how easy it is to use the Cling Creator to create custom clings all on their own. Labeled color mixing pots make it easy to pour the correct ratios of color and firming solution. Once you pour the liquid cling solution into the mixing pot, drop the pot into the mixing chamber and blend it using the fun mixing mechanism. Then pour the solution into the molds and let your clings solidify. The process only takes 15 minutes.

Design Your Own Mold from Clay

In addition to five pre-made double-sided molds, the Cling Creator comes with clay you can use to create your own mold designs. Use the included drawing tool, a stamp, or a toy to make impressions in the clay where you’ll pour your cling solution. Kids get to experiment to see how different shapes create different kinds of molds.

Make up to 20 Clings

With enough color and firming solution to create 20 custom clings, the Cling Creator provides hours of creative entertainment. Specially designed storage nooks for the solution tubes, mixing pots, multi-purpose tool, and molds mean you won’t have to worry about misplacing anything. Refill packs of additional color and firming solution are sold separately.

Decorate Your Window, Mirror, and Locker

Apply your custom clings to flat, smooth surfaces like windows, mirrors, and even metal lockers. The clings stick for as long as you want. When you get tired of your old designs or want to show off new ones, simply remove the previous clings. You can also re-position the clings if you accidentally apply them unevenly, and you never have to worry about cling residue or stains on surfaces.

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The Cling Creator can be found in major retailer as well as online.

Mama’s Experience

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This kit is so fun and easy to use. The directions are very clear and easy to follow.

Simply combine liquids, mix and pour into molds. Waiting it the hardest part!

Having the 3 primary colors provided in the set, you are able to make them solids or mix to make new colors like green or purple. This really allows for creativity to blossom and ideas to flow. Add googly eyes, glitter or drip in a second color to create polka dots. Keep your mind turning and you will come up with dozens of great ideas. This is the perfect too-cold-to-play-outside activity. I highly recommend this to any child who is being home-schooled as a multi-step learning activity.

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My family celebrates Christmas each December. Not as simply another gift based holiday, but as Jesus’ Birthday! We count down the days to baby Jesus’s birth. We talk about what He has done for us and for all people. Keeping our holiday faith based we don’t focus on Santa, but on Christ our Lord. Using the clay which comes with the kit we choose to make a cross for our own homemade symbolic nativity scene. Making a cross to be the center, 2 stars to show how the shepherds and wise men followed the star to find Jesus and a music note to symbolize the angels singing in heaven above for His glorious birth.

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