Jamberry Giveaway

Jamberry Giveaway

Now that you are seen the review and know all about Jamberry, here is your chance to win some free wraps!

If you place an order through Toni and mention MamatheFox you get a FREE accent sheet!

Just in time for Mother’s Day. Need a last minute gift for the mom friend who does so much for you? Get her a few sheets of Jamberry nail wraps! You wont break the bank and she will think the world of your thoughtful gift.

If you missed the review you can read it by clicking here.

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Crayola’s Outdoor Collection Giveaway

Outdoor Giveaway

Crayola’s Outdoor Collection Giveaway

Crayola is allowing MamatheFox to giveaway an Outdoor Collection Prize Pack

(Retail Value $33.46)

  • Sidewalk Chalk 48 count ($6.49)
  • Sidewalk Chalk Mega Pack ($12.99)
  • Bean Bag Toss Grab & Go Game ($6.99)
  • Obstacle Course Grab & Go Game ($6.99)

Read the full review here

Hippity Hoppity

Welcome to the Hippity Hoppity 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: Melanie Meditates, EasterBabe’s Theory, Muscles & Mascara Blog, Cia Says, So Simply Stephanie, Marilyn’s Treats, Our Refuge and Strength, & Life of a Southern Mom

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 April 14th 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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DISCLOSURE: Mama Smith’s Review Blog and Women and Their Pretties are not responsible for any of the prize fulfillment. Each blogger is responsible for providing their sponsor with their winner’s contact information.

Collage.com Photo Blanket Giveaway

Collage.com Photo Blanket Giveaway

Welcome to the “For the Love of Mom” Giveaway Hop hosted by Mama’s Baby Cupcakes & Mommy’s Favorite Things. The theme of this event is great gifts for mother’s, and each blog participating has a prize valued at $25+. This hop is April 6-20 and your winnings arrive just in time for Mother’s Day!

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These blankets retail at $109.99 but readers MamatheFox are able to get one of these beautiful custom blankets for only $45! That is a $64.99 savings! Click here to receive the discounted price.

Enter to win the gift of “memories that keep you warm”.

Collage.com Custom Blanket Giveaway

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

Zoku Quick Pop Maker Review

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Zoku Quick Pop Maker Review

 

Zoku is known for their housewares, one of which being the Quick Pop Maker. If you have not heard of Zoku and their fun, creative and unique product line, then take a look at some of their amazing product’s here. They are most known from their Quick Pop Maker and Ice Cream Maker. This article will focus on the Quick Pop Maker.

“Freeze ice pops in as little as seven minutes with the patented Zoku Quick Pop® Maker! Make striped pops, yogurt pops, or even flavored core pops right on your countertop without electricity. To enjoy Quick Pops at a moment’s notice, simply store the compact base in your freezer.”

The moment I opened the box that the Quick Pop Maker came in my friend said, “It’s so pretty!” Shortly followed by, “It is so compact, it wont take up hardly any room in your freezer!” She was spot on. This product is so ascetically pleasing that you can set it out at a party and people will be visually drawn to it. But looks are not everything. It’s what is on the inside that counts too. Zoku spent months on research, testing and prototypes to create what we have available for purchase today. The patented cold core can freeze liquids and yogurts in only 7 to 9 minutes! Instant satisfaction.

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How To:
  1. Freeze your Quick Pop Maker for 8+ hours
  2. Insert pop sticks into the molds
  3. Pour chilled juice into the molds up to the fill line
  4. Watch it freeze for 7-9 minutes

Watch How To Video Here

Character_Kit-TN-4_8bca4c76-b459-42e8-9747-c7f0b63576cbThe Quick Pop Maker comes in 3 sizes, Triple Quick Pop Maker, Duo Quick Pop Maker and the Single Quick Pop Maker. There are more accessories then you can imagine! Some examples are the Character Kit.

“Give your pops some personality with the Zoku Character Kit. Create animals, faces, and your own designs or follow the included instructions to bring your pops to life. Go ahead, play with your food!”

The Social Media Kit lets you make fun designs like a thumbs up symbol, a winking smiley face and other Chocolate_Station-TN-4_54d7d1a5-8636-409d-acdf-75a70ee18293emoticons, letters and numbers and many more options. They have a Storage Case, which is so helpful. You create your liquid, make 3 delicious pops but your tummy fills up. This storage case allows you to store up to 6 pops. Perfect for grabbing a pop in a pinch.  They also went the extra mile and created a Chocolate Station!

“Dip, drop, drip and drizzle your way to enjoying your Quick Pops like never before. The Zoku Chocolate Station adds chocolate shells, sprinkles, and toppings to your favorite Zoku Quick Pops! Pick one up and enjoy gourmet pops at your chocolate-covered fingertips.”

ZK123_Frog_4Once you get addicted to your Quick Pop Maker you are able to expand your collection with Pop & Ice Molds. These molds do not instantly freeze your pop, but instead need to be placed into a freezer for several hours. They have Round Pop Molds, Fish Pop Molds (I adore the whale and scuba diver), Character Pops (check out Stewie the Turtle and those sweet little legs), and even an Ice Ball Mold. The Ice Ball Mold allows you to make one large ice ball to keep you drink cool over a long period of time without a quick melt causing a diluted drink. Perfect for keeping your drink tasty and cool on hot summer days.

Zoku Quick Pop Maker’s are available at the following retailers:

Zoku Tips and Tricks

  • Always put the stick in first, before pouring.
  • DON’T over pour. It leads to it being more difficult to remove. Pour slowly until you get a feel for the depth.
  • Do not wait too long to remove pop from maker. It gets harder to remove.
  • Turn the remover tool until you see the pop start to move away from the sides. The pop is now free. Untwist the removal tool before removing your pop.
  • NEVER yank the stick if your pop is stuck.
  • If your pop is stuck because you overfilled it, pour some cool water on top. If that doesn’t loosen it then use lukewarm water.

How to Make Watermelon Zoku Quick Pops

This is such a kid friendly recipe. You can have your a toddler assist you in making this pop. Watermelon has such a high water content, that makes it a perfect beginner pop to try with your child.  The beauty of Zoku Quick Pop Makers is that you can add the ingredients that you desire. I am able to give my children healthy and dye free pops any time. 

  1. Take 1/4 of a watermelon and chop into small, bit-sized pieces
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the melon pieces
  3. Blend melon and sugar using a handheld mixer
  4. Pour mixture into Zoku Quick Pop Maker
  5. Let freeze for 8 minutes
  6. Enjoy!

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How to Make Creamy Blueberry Zoku Quick Pops

Another super kid friendly recipe. They can help you scoop the ice cream, pour the milk and even wash the blueberries!

  1. Place clean blueberries into blender or hand mixer safe container
  2. Scoop 1 – 1.5 cups of vanilla ice cream into mixture
  3. Add 1/3 cup of milk
  4. Blend well (if too thick to pour into mold add milk)
  5. Pour into Zoku Quick Pop Maker
  6. Freeze for 8 minutes
  7. Enjoy!

 

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Now that you see how awesome this Triple Pop Maker is, you can try to win one for yourself!
Click here to enter (Runs 4/14/15-4/28/15)

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Jamberry Nail Wraps with Toni Review

Jamberry Nail Wraps with Toni Review

If you have not heard of or seen Jamberry Nail Wraps in person yet, I am confident it won’t be long until you do. Sweeping the nation by storm is the newest nail sensation, Jamberry. Toni is a prime representative who is able to help women like you have beautiful nails which last for days and days without the chipping we are used to. You may also want to try gel nail polish, as this lasts for weeks and don’t chip as well! You can still add your favourite Nail Art as well. Moms, working women, retirees, stay at home moms, and young girls all love to have fun and unique nails. We all have seen elaborate designs but know they are just too time consuming and too expensive when at the salon. Jamberry is here to solve this problem.

“The story of Jamberry Nails begins with three sisters who possess distinct personal tastes, but share a love for style. After an expensive afternoon together at the nail salon, Lyndsey, Christy and Keri vowed to find a simpler, more cost effective way to keep their hands looking polished, while still spending time together. “

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Jamberry nail wraps are made of a vinyl surface and adhere to the surface of your nails (fingers and toes). When applied correctly they are watertight, durable and have a glossy finish. The wraps should last up to 2 weeks on your finger nails and up to 6 weeks on your toes. After an order is placed they typically ship within 6 to 10 business days.

jr 1Jamberry offers a Mommy & Me line. You and your little girl can have fun and beautiful matching nails! What a perfect treat for Mother’s Day. This is a a great product for holidays and family photos. The full sized adult wraps come with 18 nail wraps on a sheet. The Jamberry Junior wraps come with 42 wraps per sheet.

There are even Jamberry Nail Wraps with Sorority prints! What a perfect and classy way to wear your letters?! These are perfect for Greek Week events, Bid Day, Big and Little gift exchanges, recruitment events, Alumni gatherings, and every day occasions!

Just in time for Mother’s Day. Need a last minute gift for the mom friend who does so much for you? Get her a few sheets of Jamberry nail wraps! You wont break the bank and she will think the world of your thoughtful gift.

Once you start to wear Jamberry products and building your stash you will see how sorority Jamberryfun and addictive they can be. If you are interested in helping other women buy Jamberry you can even throw a party yourself! When you host a party you can do so online or in person. When you host an in person party you can see and touch the wraps and even see how to apply them first hand. If you would rather buy in between juggling your kids, job, doing the dishes and running your errands then shopping online through a virtual party will be more up your alley. Toni is available through her Facebook page found here. Click over and follow her so you can see current specials and promotions. New styles come out every 6 months, so you can always stay fashion forward.

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When you are a consultants you make a minimum of 30% commission. This is one of the best sales commissions in the community. If you want to try it our and host a party, you get to earn free product. They equip you with free marketing and business supplies, earn product credit and the possibility to travel to amazing destinations. Find out how much you can really earn by clicking here. One of my friends was able to quit her full time job and now exclusively sells Jamberry as her primary income. It’s fun, lucrative and has a wonderful support system.

If you place an order through Toni and mention MamatheFox you get a FREE accent sheet!

Pop over to Toni’s Facebook Page to see what is new and exciting with Jamberry.
Want to win FREE nail wraps? Check out the cool stuff Toni is giving away by clicking here!
(Giveaway runs 4/7/15-4/21/15; US only)

Crayola’s My First Crayola Giveaway {hop}

Crayola’s My First Crayola Giveaway

Crayola recently sent me several products to test and review for them. They have graciously allowed me to giveaway a My First Crayola prize pack to one of my readers.

One winner will receive:

Welcome to the [3rd Annual] Showered With Love Event

hosted by the Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro! We all know that April Showers bring May Flowers, but did you know that some of your favorite bloggers have come together throw a huge Shower of our own – a virtual Baby Shower!

The Showered with Love Event will run from April 1-15, giving you plenty of time to enter all of the great Baby Shower inspired giveaways, in the linky below, and don’t miss the two amazing Grand Prizes from our hosts – a Combi Go and Grow Walker, Play Table and Chairs on Lindsey Blogs and an amazing New Baby Prize Package featuring products from Piyo Piyo, Lulujo, ZOOCCHINI, Poncho Baby, and Bitybean on Viva Veltoro!

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So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, and the Showered with Love participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

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Crayola Outdoor Collection Review

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Crayola Outdoor Collection Review

Crayola asked me to review several outdoor items for them this spring. While I was excited to receive our goodies, I believe my daughter was a tad more excited. “CHALK!!!!” She yelled when she saw what was in the package. These Ohio winters are beautiful but a kid needs to get outside and soak in the fresh air and sunshine. Now with spring slowly approaching and as the days hit a balmy 35 we coat up and head outside. Yes, 35 degrees Fahrenheit is outdoor weather is Ohio 😉

Crayola Sidewalk Chalk Mega Pack

The Crayola Mega Pack comes with 4 types of chalk: glitter, neon, color core, and tie dye.

  • Glitter : Razzle Dazzle Red, Sparklin’ Orange, Gleamin’ Green
  • Neon: Laser Lemon, Shocking Pink, Extreme Blue
  • Color Core: Imbedded Red, Sunny Side Up, Inner Blue-ty
  • Tie Dye: Flower Power, Right-On Red, Groovey Bloovy

My children and I enjoyed all of the 4 varieties that were included in this pack. Each had its own fun and unique characteristics.  The glittery really puts glitter on the ground! I thought the sparkle was just a visual effect on the chalk stick, but to my pleasant surprise the glitter is mixed in such a way that it appears on the sidewalk as you draw. The neon is just what is says it is, neon! Bright, bold and full of excitement. Color core has a colored center and a while outside. This gives your drawling a boarder like feeling; giving them depth and a new twist on sidewalk art. Tie dye goes from one color to another, a true to life tie dye effect. Purchase this set here.

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Sidewalk Chalk 48 ct.

“Create BIG outdoor art with the ONLY sidewalk chalk in bright, bold Crayola crayon colors! The Anti-Roll shape keeps sticks handy without rolling away and produces fine lines or broad strokes that simply wash away with water. Includes 48 Sidewalk Chalk sticks in exclusive Crayola crayon colors.”

This huge box of chalk has every color your little artist could dream up. From basics like red and green, to dandelion and wisteria, along with their new additions: pink flamingo, sunset orange, sunglow, fern, caribbean green, and pacific blue. Anything is possible with this large collection of chalk. This set of 48 features the anti-roll feature, which is such a treat. With traditional chalk, being barrel shaped, it has a tendency to roll off under the car, into the muck, or, heaven-forbid, into the street. This set of chalk is specially designed having 4 sides so that they chalk will not have the opportunity to roll off. This also makes it easier for small hands to hold. And in true Crayola fashion, it’s washable! Purchase it here.

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Chalk Grab ‘N Go Games: Bean Bag Toss

“Dominate the driveway or sidewalk with this challenging Bean Bag Toss game! Includes chalk, instructions and 2 bean bags – everything you need to create & play.”

Bean bag toss, corn-hole, bags…whatever you call it, you know you want to play it. More importantly your children want to play it too. This easy and fun Grab ‘N Go Game is perfect for your children this summer. When the adults are playing in the yard you can give this perfectly priced ($6.99) kit to your kids and hours of entertainment is at hand. They simply use the chalk (4 chalk sticks included) to drawn a board on any chalk-safe surface. The kit includes 2 child-sized bags. The bags are just under 3 inches x 3 inches. The perfect size for any toddler or child. Being smaller in size also makes them lighter and easier for a child to toss.

Simply draw the boards allowing for one or two targets. Assign point value for each hole & area of board. Use the chalk to keep score right next to your board. If you children are just don’t even worry about keeping score! Just tossing those bags around is the fun part for them. And as always, it’s washable! Wipe your score and start a new game. Easily many hours of entertainment.

This is a great way to challenge kids and allows them to by physically active. Active play is an important key to a healthy future. Purchase this game here.

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Chalk Grab ‘N Go Games: Obstacle Course

“Test your skills on your own custom obstacle course with Crayola’s Sidewalk Chalk Grab ‘n Go Games Obstacle Course! Includes 4 sticks of Washable Sidewalk Chalk, detailed instructions and 4 course markers – everything you need to create, play and compete on your driveway or sidewalk.”

My kids love to GO! They are movers and shakers. Staying still is not in a 2 or 1 year old’s skill set. This is the perfect activity to keep those little bodies playing in a safe, fun and healthy way. You can purchase this game here.

Take the chalk which is provided and draw your own fun course as you and your child see fit. We made a curvy line. The orange squares are where you stop to touch your toes. The yellow circles you stop and hop up and down. Collect the cones as you go. My daughter likes skipping back and forth the most. Create the game however you see fit! Endless entertainment and you can be as creative as you desire.

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Now that you have seen how awesome all these Crayola Outdoor products are, you have the chance to win some swag of your own! Enter here for a chance to win all the items reviewed above!

Crayola Outdoor Giveaway

Collage.com Review

Collage.com Review

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We all have phones and computers full of digital photos. We love to click, zoom and snap moments all day long. Now what to do with them? The solution is collage.com

Collage.com‘s unique state-of-the-art software allows users to upload photos not only from their tablets, phones and computers but also social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Flickr! That cute photo of your child located on your significant others Facebook wall, the one you don’t have saved to the computer, no problem for collage.com! You can take these photos and have them printed on more items then you can imagine. Standard items like canvases, calendars, and mugs, and more unique items like beach towels, shower curtains, tablet and phone cases and more (a comprehensive list is located at the bottom of this page).

Custom printed items make such lovely gift ideas too! A friend of mine who lives in France told me that she has made a personalized mug for her boss using photos of some of his favorite things for his birthday. My friend told me that if you want to Créez votre mug personnalisé avec vos photos (that means create a personalized mug with photos for any of my readers that do not speak French!) then there are some fantastic resources out there that can make your dreams come true. It really is so amazing that gifts can now be custom made using your own photos. There is nothing quite like a personal touch after all.

Anyway, Collage.com was started by co-founder Kevin Borders when he wanted to do something with his girlfriends (what felt like) 50 million digital photos. So Kevin got together with his childhood friend, and co-founder, Joe Golden. Together they created their Michigan based company, which has now expanded to hold more than 25 employees and has been featured on shows like Good Morning America and The Today Show. Of course, they use social media heavily to try and find potential customers. They use Instagram mostly to show pictures of their products. They are very consistent with their posts, but they could automate this process by using one of the many Insta bots out there. Perhaps that could help them to find even more customers. Of course, there is a wide range of services that businesses like Collage.com could use to grow their social media presence and overall popularity. The Small Business Blog wrote a review on the services available to account users and therefore was able to recommend the ones best suited to businesses to help them with their sales. Social media is a great tool when it comes to business, so it’s important that account users know the potential that their social media holds.

Photo Blankets: “Memories That Keep You Warm”

Each of their blankets are printed on high quality, durable fleece or velveteen, and are machine washable. They are a short plush to ensure the photos stay as sharp as possible. They can be used as a wall covering, a picnic blanket or a couch throw; very versatile. The blankets come in 2 sizes: 50″ x60″, 60″ x80″

Care Instructions:

It is best to machine-wash your blanket separately in cold water on a delicate cycle. It is safe to tumble dry on a low heat setting.

Do not bleach, dry clean or iron the blanket.

Custom Options:

  • Upload your photos from: your computer, tablet, phone, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr.
  • Add text like “The Fox Family” “Danielle’s 1st Year” “Fox Family Reunion” “I love warm hugs”…you get the idea
  • Choice of portrait or landscape.
  • Borders, Backgrounds, Shapes….and more!

The Fox Family Blanket

Placing an order with collage.com is such an easy and self explanatory process. The buttons are easily recognized and understandable. Once you click a product to design you will be given many choices. Options like: where to pull your pictures from, adding text, adding shapes and designs, adding a background, portrait or landscape, and many more.

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The software will alert the user if their photos are not of a high enough resolution. You might see a red exclamation mark with the notice “Some images may appear blurry on final product. Please add more photos to your collage.” This handy notification helps ensure that you receive the highest quality products. While it might look in focus and of correct proportion on your computer screen this is not the real-life size of your product. A 50 by 60 blanket is only 30 times larger then my computer screen. I added around 40 pictures to my blanket. Some of the smaller pictures are not the most clear, but that is because they were taken with my cell phone (not a professional grade camera) along with me adding so many pictures. If I added less photos then the smaller photos would have been larger and a tad more clear. I stopped adding photos when I did because I felt it was compete then. I still had the red exlThe caring staff at collage.com wants every order and every customer to be pleased and fall in love with their purchase. So please be sure to take their advice, they are after all the experts.

full 1After ordering I waited with baited breath for my blanket. How will it really look. Will it be soft and usable as a blanket? Will it feel hard and have texture? Will the pictures peel off? So many thoughts and questions ran through my mind. Then the day came! My blanket arrived. As soon as I touched it I feel in love. I unfolded the amazingly soft material to reveal the photos of my life. My favorite people and moments I have even experienced. Tears of joy flooded my eyes. It is perfect. It is my family. The photos are beautiful and the high quality far surpassed my expectations.

The blanket itself is a creamy, soft fleece. The kind that is smooth to the touch, upclose mamaand soft enough for a newborn baby to be laid on. All of the hemming is clean, and straight. The photos are clear and are completely embedded in the fabric. It is not simply screened on. Your toddler cannot pick at the photos and peel it off. I love how the photos are the blanket, not just pasted on it. I’m just amazed.

Here are a few close up photos I took of the blanket. These are not screen shots of my order off my computer but the actual blanket. Notice the high quality of the photos!

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I cannot say enough wonderful things about collage.com, their products and their helpful staff. If you need a gift for this Mothers Day I recommend making a custom blanket as her gift. You cannot go wrong with the gift of “memories that keep you warm”.

Fans of MamatheFox can now buy one of these amazing blankets for only $45! That is a $64.99 savings! Click here to order one now.

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For the photo addict in your life – grab them a gift card to use at Collage.com!

For the next big event on your life – bulk ordering! Reunions, sports teams, churches, organizations, nonprofits…and more.

Here is your chance to win your own custom blanket from collage.com!

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Honey Mustard Sauce

Honey Mustard Sauce

Honey mustard is one of those sauces that makes you excited, like drooling excited. Now you can make your own and its easier then you might have thought. One way to really make it special is to use The Mustard Man’s ‘Simply Horsey’ mustard as your mustard base. This gives it that light kick you want in a good honey mustard.

This is the perfect dip for your Easter ham and for those left over Easter Ham sandwiches!

Ingredients:

How to:

Take 3 tablespoons of Mayonnaise

mayoAdd 1 tablespoon honey

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Add 3 tablespoons of The Mustard Man ‘Simply Horsey’ mustard

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Mix well and enjoy!

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