May
2015

That’s How We Roll Snack Prize Pack Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

That’s How We Roll Snack Prize Pack Giveaway

May the Luck Be with You

Welcome to the May the Luck Be With You Giveaway Hop, brought to you by The Hopping Bloggers & Up All Night Blogging!

Hosted by Mama Smith’s Review Blog & Women And Their Pretties

Co-Hosted by Dorky’s Deals, Marilyn’s Treats, The Woman Talk, & Where Tess Lives

Each blogger participating in this hop has a giveaway with a prize value of at least $15 – and some are much more than that! Be sure to scroll down the whole list and visit them all – there is no limit to how many prizes you can win! There will also be a twitter party on May 19th to go along with this hop with even more chances to win. RSVP for that by clicking here. Good Luck and Have Fun!
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May
2015

That’s How We Roll Snacks Review

categories: Reviews

That’s How We Roll Snacks Review

That’s How We Roll has 2 amazing snack lines: Mrs Thinster’s and Party-Tizers Dippin’ Chips.

Mrs Thinster’s

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Mrs Thinsters are a super fun and thin cookie snack. The cookies are non-GMO, RBGH-free, contain no corn syrups, no artificial colors or flavors.

The 3 flavors which are currently available are:

  • Brownie Batter
  • Chocolate Chip
  • Cake Batter

cookieI love each and every cookie flavor, but if you twisted my arm to pick a favorite I’d say Cake Batter. It has such a natural batter/sugar/sweetness.  I have a hard time remembering not eating the whole bag in one sitting! Super addictive, which I admire in a cookie.

 

 

Party-Tizer’s Dippin’ Chips

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chipsMy husband and I love a good dipping chip. These chips were literally made to be dipped! I love a good spinach artichoke dip. He loves classic salsa or guacamole. Each and every one of these chips pairs perfectly with any dip you can think of. You can each them alone as a crunchy snack or dip it up. Either way your taste buds will be bouncing with joy. All of the Party-teaser chips are:

  • vegan
  • gluten-free
  • kosher dairy
  • 0 trans fats
  • no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
  • cholesterol free
  • no msg
  • NON-GMO project verified

The chips are now available in 4 flavors:

  • Veggie (Kale, Carrot & Spinach Tortilla Chips)
  • Fiesta Bean (Black, Red and Adzuki Bean Tortilla Chips)
  • Super Grains (Quinoa, Amaranth & Black Sesame Seed Tortilla Chips)
  • Sea Salt (Potato Crisps)
for a $1 off coupon click here

Whether you like sweet or salty, That’s How We Roll has a snack available for you. Now that you have seen how awesome these snack are be sure to follow them on all their social media platforms!

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Now that you have seen the review, you can enter to win a That’s How We Roll Party Snack Pack Giveaway!

runs 5/11 – 5/25

Click here to enter

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May
2015

HALO SleepSack Review

categories: Reviews

HALO SleepSack Review

Practicing safe sleep techniques are a huge concern of mine. When I was pregnant with my first child I did loads of research on what to do and what not to do to help prevent SIDS. SIDS is a sad, yet very real occurrence. Anything I can do to try and prevent it I will do. One of the easiest ways is to not use blankets in your child’s crib for at least the first 2 years of life. Some people choose to continue to avoid blankets for an extended time. Instead of a blanket you can use a HALO SleepSack.

Who is HALO?

HALO Innovations is dedicated to putting the health, safety and well-being of babies first. In fact, over 1,300 hospitals use HALO® SleepSack® wearable blankets through the HALO Safer Way to Sleep Initiative.  The HALO family of products, including HALO SleepSacks and SleepSack Swaddles, SwaddeSure and the best-selling HALO BassinestTM Swivel Sleeper, help children from newborn to toddler age sleep better and safer.

What is a SleepSack?

The HALO® SleepSack® wearable blanket replaces loose blankets in the crib that can cover your baby’s face and interfere with breathing. In addition to sleeping safer, it helps babies sleep better, too. It’s a warm cuddly blanket they can’t kick off; ensuring baby sleeps soundly throughout the night.

  • Replaces loose blankets for safe sleep.
  • Recognized as “Hip Healthy” by the International Hip Dysplasia Institute.
  • Inverted zipper for easy diaper changes.
  • 100% Cotton

Safe Sleep Tips:

ALWAYS

  • Place baby to sleep on his or her back at naptime and at night time.
  • Use a crib that meets current safety standards with a firm mattress that fits snugly and is covered with only a tight-fitting crib sheet.
  • Remove all soft bedding and toys from your baby’s sleep area (this includes loose blankets, bumpers, pillows and positioners). The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests using a wearable blanket instead of loose blankets to keep your baby warm.
  • Offer a pacifier when putting baby to sleep. If breastfeeding, introduce pacifier after one month or after breastfeeding has been established.
  • Breastfeed, if possible, but when finished, put your baby back to sleep in his or her separate safe sleep area alongside your bed.
  • Room share, but don’t bed share. Bed sharing can put a child at risk of suffocation.

NEVER

  • Never put your baby to sleep on any soft surface (adult beds, sofas, chairs, water beds, quilts, sheep skins etc.)
  • Never dress your baby too warmly for sleep; keep room temperature 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Never allow anyone to smoke around your baby or take your baby into a room or car where someone has recently smoked.

 

Spring 2015 Collection

Be sure to check out the new Spring 2015 SleepSack collection Halo recently released. They are available for purchase via Amazon.com and BabiesRUs.com.

When I received my SleepSack to review I couldn’t get over how adorable the design is! We received the Blue Outer Space SleepSack for my 1 year old. Ever since he was born he always sleeps in a SleepSack by HALO. When he see’s me pull it out of his dresser he walks over to our rocking chair and knows it is now bed time. This new collection is perfect for the summer time because it’s a very lightweight cotton. With the cool spring breeze and eventually the A/C, it will keep him at a safe sleeping temperature. Be sure to order a new one for this spring today.

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My first experience with HALO was at the hospital which I delivered. I was given a Halo Swaddle SleepSack. It kept my newborns safe and warm in those precious first moments of life. Parents and caregivers might not know about the many sizes and styles which Halo has to offer. SleepSacks are NOT just for infants, but for babies and toddlers too. Please remember to keep the aforementioned safe sleep tips in the front of your mind daily. Feel free to bookmark this page.

MamatheFox will be hosting a giveaway May 2015 for the chance to win (1) HALO SleepSack!

Retail value $26.96 ♦ runs May 15th – May 27th ♦ Open to US & Canada

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

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May
2015

Wookie Cookie Recipe – May the 4th Be With You

categories: Mama's Recipes

Wookie Cookie Recipe – May the 4th Be With You

for original recipe click here

Ingredients:

  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.

Whisk well.

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In a separate bowl or in your mixer, combine butter, brown sugar and white sugar.

Using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat together until well-blended and creamy (about 3 minutes).

Beat in your eggs and vanilla.

Mix until completely combined.

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Add the flour mixture and beat until completely combined.

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Using a wooden spoon, mix in your chocolate chips.

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Scoop up a rounded tablespoonful of the dough and drop onto baking sheet.

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Bake in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven until golden brown – about 10 minutes.

Let cookies cool in pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

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May
2015

Pig of The Month Big BBQ Fiesta Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Enter to win a Big BBQ Fiesta from Pig of the Month

1 Grand Prize winner will receive (1) Big BBQ Fiesta – Value $249.99

2 runner ups will receive (1) $25 gift card to PigoftheMonth.com

To learn more about Pig of the Month read my full review here

Welcome to the “For the Love of Dad” Giveaway Hop hosted by Mama’s Baby Cupcakes & Mommy’s Favorite Things. The theme of this event is great gifts for dads, and each blog participating has a prize valued at $25+. This hop is May 4-18 and your winnings arrive just in time for Father’s Day! Heather at Mommy’s Favorite Things is hosting the Grand Prize from Kore Essentials valued at $140. You can read Heather’s full review on her blog to learn more about the company as well before entering. 

 

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

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May
2015

Pig of the Month Review

categories: Reviews

Pig of the Month Review

The Richard’s Family spend every summer going state to state, town to town, searching for the best BBQ. If someone sold it, they tried it. After years of tasting they came to the realization that the best BBQ in the US, was from their own kitchen. And lucky for us they have created PigoftheMonth.com to share their porky deliciousness with us.

By recreating our favorite barbecues from different regions, we’ve decided to make our own perfectly smoked barbecue ribs, award winning pulled pork, specialty sausages, gourmet bacon,  BBQ sides, and lip-smacking Award Winning BBQ sauces—and share the goodness with you! Pig of the Month offers ribs just the way all barbecue lovers want them: perfectly seasoned, tender-on-the-inside but crispy-on-the-outside, smoky, and mouthwatering—just tear-off-the-bones good barbecue. Our smoking technique is one that was perfected over many decades. (We didn’t just stuff ourselves full with all the barbecue; we also did research.)

Pig of the Month Guarantee

“We just know you’ll love our products, but if for any reason you aren’t happy we will refund your order and send you something else.  It’s that simple.  Learn more about our 100% money back in your pockets guarantee.”

Pig of the Month Menu

tumblr_mj47snz0901s6fnaio1_500-155x155Pig of the Month offers every type of pork you could get a hankering for. Ribs, pulled pork, sausage, beef, bacon, sauces, desserts and even packages and gear.

As you search each category you will find deals and combos that will work for any occasion. From the average Tuesday night dinner to the epic Memorial Day party your uncle Al throws, PigoftheMonth.com has something for you. Most of their deals have custom options. They offer every BBQ style you may crave: Memphis, Texas, Key West, Mustard or Dry. They also allow you to add on extra BBQ sauce if you like them extra sloppy.

All of their products are FREE RANGE, ANTIBIOTIC & HORMONE FREE. I am extremely picky with the meat I will serve my family. I do not need my children to eat meat pumped with horrible things, or myself for that matter. I can safely serve all products to my family without any fear.

Their meat arrives to your door fully cooked. From a frozen state it will take about 1 day to defrost. All food comes with an instruction sheet helping you know how to reheat and enjoy. It is perfect for the huge party you are throwing and don’t have time (or the patience) to cook all that food while also entertaining a house full of people. I love it for busy weeknights. For that day you know you will be home late and wont have time to cook a full meal for your family. Just pull out a frozen slab of ribs and reheat when you get home. It will taste (and smell) like you have been cooking all day but without the effort and time.

Pig of the Month BBQ is based out of Dayton, Ohio. For those of you who don’t know, Dayton is known for it’s BBQ in a special ribs fixed-228x228way. Cincinnati was once known as “Porkopolis”. The reputation must have been regional. Nearby Dayton was the site of a 700 acre VA hospital, started at the end of the Civil War. So many healing vets once lived there that it became the Disneyland of the day. Dayton grew as the place to go for BBQ as thousands flocked there as a vacation spot.

 

 

Try Pig of the Month

Now that you are salivating head over to PigoftheMonth.com and place your first order. Use the code 25fbme to get $25 off an order of $50 or more.

Follow Pig of the Month

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Enter for your chance to win a Big BBQ Fiesta

CLICK HERE TO ENTER

 runs 5/4 – 5/18 

1st prize winner – Big BBQ Fiesta

2nd and 3rd runner up winners – $25 gift card to Pig of the Month


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Apr
2015

Zwilling J.A. Henckles Paring Knife Giveaway {hop}

categories: Giveaway

Zwilling J.A. Henckles Paring Knife Giveaway {hop}

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Welcome to the
Kitchen Makeover Giveaway Hop
Hosted by Planet Weidknecht
and LeahSay’s Views

From May 1-14, visit each of the blogs listed below
and enter to win fabulous prizes for your kitchen.
Each blogger is hosting a giveaway worth at least $25.

I’m giving away a Zwilling Pro 3″ Paring Knife!

retail value $65.00

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Zwilling J.A. Henckles is a household name when it comes to knifes. If you have not had the pleasure of owning one yourself then you are in for a treat. Below you can enter to win a Zwilling Pro 3″ Paring Knife, a retail value of $65. To learn more about this product please click here to read the full review.

The MamatheFox is not responsible for prize fulfillment and associated bloggers are responsible for their own giveaways.
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Apr
2015

BeliBea Bra Review

categories: Reviews

BeliBea Bra Review

When I was pregnant with my 2nd child (my son) I was determined to breast feed. Breast milk will provide more wonderful things for a baby then you could imagine. I was not fully educated when I had my first child and I didn’t know what I was doing. I never was able to fully establish my supply and my breastfeeding journey ended early due to my lack of knowledge and milk. Now my son is almost 15 months and we are still nursing! I am so pleased with my ability to give him my breast milk. I have always used a nursing tank under my shirt instead of a nursing bra, but now with summer approaching (and not needing that extra layer of clothing in the heat) I have been looking for a new nursing bra. I was approached by BeliBea and was excited to try out there new nursing bra.

BeliBea was founded and created by a mother, Melissa Holland. As a mom, she knew what she loved and hated in a nursing MH-CC-at-desk-1-1024x683bras.Having to constantly pump and also needing to be a mom who had other children who needed her attention and hands, she knew the importance of hands free pumping. After years of research and development Melissa and her team have come up with a bra that is not only comfortable but takes the stress away from hands free pumping. Worrying about the milk coming out and staying in the container is the last thing you need when pumping, especially with hands free pumping. If I am all uptight my let down will not happen. We need to be comfortable and relax to have a successful let down.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months

This bra has 2 features which any nursing mom will love, the ability to nurse and to pump hand-free with! Having a dual purpose makes this bra really stand out.

BeliBea in package

What makes Nourish by BeliBea my favorite nursing bra?

  1. It’s cozy. If I am going to be wearing a bra, I have to be comfortable. I can’t be reajusting and pulling at my bra. I don’t have time. I have 2 kids and too much to do. I need comfort
  2. It has 2 snaps. 2 snaps, that is right. Top one is for the outermost shell. This is to be dropped if you want to only expose your nipple. This is the one to drop if you are pumping and want to use the hands-free pumping feature, or if you want more coverage when nursing in public. The 2nd snap can be dropped to unveil your breast completely. This is how I prefer to nurse.
  3. It has a removable/washable nursing pad. Sleekly tucked into the outermost shell of the bra there is a removable, washable, nursing pad. This is too cool ladies. We all use a nursing pad at some point. Whether disposable or reusable, they are a necessity. This pad is perfectly formed to the bra to allow for some discretion. When things get….hard…this helps keep the ladies in check, if you know what I mean… 😉 😉 Being removable you have the option to not use it and the bra is fully functional without it. You can wash them and pop them right back in. Saving you money on all those disposable pads.
  4. It has a real bra back snap. No worrying about pulling this bra over your tender breasts like a sports bra. BeliBea comes with a real functioning bra strap snap. This also allows you to fit to size in a more customized manor.
  5. Comes with instructions. For those who have never tried to pump with a bra on, or dove into the hand-free pumping world, directions are a great resource. It has pictures too to help the visual people like myself.

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The BeliBea bra line combines the best of traditional maternity bras with both an improved fit and design for better comfort, with the Nourish by BeliBea style also providing the ability to hold pump shields in place for hands-free convenience.

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·         Nourish by BeliBea includes dual panels in each cup that allow mothers to keep the garment in place while breastfeeding, pumping and during what often seems like the few moments in between. The inside panel fits to and holds a breast shield in place for hands-free convenience while pumping, or both panels can be lowered to easily breastfeed.

·         The hands-free convenience of Nourish by BeliBea not only makes the individual tasks of breastfeeding and pumping more manageable, but it also allows mothers to do both at the same time – saving even more of your limited and precious time.

·         The BeliBea bra line has a v-neck scoop and center ruching to maintain a feminine shape – no sports bra “uni-boob” here! Nourish by BeliBea also comes with removable pads between the cup panels that offer extra support, comfort and shape.

·         Nursing mothers demand a new maternity bra that is comfortable but affordable, flexible and durable, simple yet clever – this is the bra line for nursing mothers everywhere.

·         BeliBea bras incorporate specific design features to ensure every mother’s all-day comfort, including a seamless stretch fit, plush-lined adjustable straps and a ribbed band to provide flexible support.

·         BeliBea can be ordered now at www.BeliBea.com

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 You can enter to win (1) BeliBea Bra here (5/1 -5/10)

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Apr
2015

Nuk Advanced Orthopedic Bottle Giveaway

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Nuk Advanced Orthopedic Bottle Giveaway

Being a mom we always want what is best for our children. Those of us who choose to nurse our babies have a hard time with the thought of bottles. We know that we don’t want to confuse our children with a plastic nipple when we exclusively breastfed. But, we know that life happens and there will be time we will need to be away from our baby. In those moments, when a bottle will be used to transfer your breast milk to your baby, you will need a bottle that will help baby go from breast to bottle back to breast. This bottle is going to be a life changer. It has been specially designed to be so much like a mother’s nipple I actually dropped my jaw when inspecting the design. Read more about these amazing bottles here.

Enter to win a Nuk Advanced Orthopedic Bottle Prize Pack

Winner will receive:

  • Set of Elephant OR Butterfly Orthopedic Bottle 3 pack (retail $14.99)
  • Set of Advanced Orthopedic 5 oz Bottles – choice of pink OR blue (retail $12.99)
  • Set of Advanced Orthopedic 10 oz Bottles – choice of pink OR blue (retail $12.99)

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Welcome to the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Hop hosted by the Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro. Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, which is why a group of fabulous bloggers have come together to share gifts and giveaways that are perfect for the special lady in your life – or maybe even yourself! Be sure to hop around to them all, including the TWO Grand Prizes. Viva Veltoro has an amazing gift package for one beautiful Mom featuring products from Cake Maternity, Chewbeads, and Poncho Baby and on Lindsey Blogs you’ll find Gift Cards for Jamberry Nails and aka originals hand stamped jewelry.

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So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, and the Something Special for Mom participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.