Blamtastic Lip Balm Review

 Blamtastic Lip Balm Review

What's more exciting than a lip balm company created by kids, for kids!  Blamtastic Lip Balm is the product of the Sandler sisters and their vision for what a good lip balm should be!  This lip balm isn't just for the girls either, there's a boys line as well.  Blamtastic has "Luscious Lip Balm" for girls and "Potent Lip Balm" for guys.  

I had the pleasure of receiving some great balm samples from Blamtastic for review and you should of seen how excited my daughters were to get their hands on some!  

Four girls + New Lip Balms = Excitement Overload!

I had to try some too of course, you know, for review reasons (sshh!)  The kids and I love how yummy these lip balms smell.  They truly smell exactly how they are named, not overpowering waxy smells like other lip balms on the market.  The kids also just love the lip balm sleeves for their balms!  They like that they can clip them on their belt loop for easy Blamtastic application.  I like that I'm able to feel safe knowing that they are having fun with their new Blamtastic balms and I don't have to worry about any harsh or needless additives.  As for one of the spares I put in my purse for myself, it will be used!

So What Makes Blamtastic So Different From Other Lip Balms?

* Not Tested On Animals

* Petroleum Free - Unlike other companies who use it cause it's cheap. Blamtastic uses natural emollients!

* Made In The U.S.A. - Did you know most lip balms are not! 

* No Parabens - If you didn't know, parabens are synthetic preservetives that mimic estrogen and are widely   used in the cosmetic world. I don't know about you but I don't want my children around that junk!

*SPF-15- Our lips need protected too!

Now For The Fun Stuff!

Blamtastic for girls comes in fun choices such as Cherry Nilla, Lemon-licious, O.M.G. (Oh My Grape), Wow Wow Watermelon, Sassafrassy Root Beer, and Strawberry Shake!

Blamtastic for boys comes in fun choices such as Brain Squeeze- Sour Cherry, Radioactive- Lemon Lime, Alien Invasion- Green Apple, Grand Slam Blam- Bubblegum, Ballistic Blam- Blue Razz, and Frenetic Fizz- Orange Soda!

Blamtastic also makes Lip Blam Sleeves so you never have to worry about losing your balm!  You can purchase them separate from the balm, or you can buy them already with your lip balm from Amazon.com Hooks easily to notebooks, sports bags, or backpacks for handy application!

Want To Get Your Hands On Some Blamtastic?

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*Disclaimer: I received the above product from Blamtastic in exchange for an honest review.  For my full disclosure policy click here.

Something Exciting Is Coming!

I'm super excited to announce something exciting happening at the end of August here at Textbook Mommy!  I am going to be having a 7 day event specifically dedicated to pets - our special furry family members!  It's called "4 The Pets!" Each day I will be reviewing a great pet product along with a giveaway!  

I'm still working on getting some more sponsors lined up but I'm really excited to feature what should be a very fun event! I hope you will return for the fun from August 28th - September 3.  

Below is my event button. Feel free to grab it and link to my blog and if you have an event coming you need help promoting, feel free to leave a link in the comments and I will be happy to help promote you through Textbook Mommy!

Slow Cooker Saturday!

It's Saturday and that means it's time for a new Slow Cooker Saturday recipe!  This time I picked one of my favorite soup recipes I make quite often. My kids request it and I love how much flavor this one packs!

Taco Soup

Ingredients: 

* 1 (16 oz) can of pinto beans

* 1 (16 oz) can of kidney beans

* 1 (11 oz) can of niblet corn

* 1 (11 oz) can of Rotel tomatoes and chillis

* 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes

* 1 (4 oz) can diced chillis

* 1 envelope of taco seasoning mix

* 1 envelope of ranch dressing mix

* 1 pound ground beef

Directions:

1) Cook meat and drain.

2) Add all ingredients to crock pot and stir. (Do not drain any of the cans!)

3) Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours.

4) Garnish with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, and/or chopped green onions

*Makes 8-10 Servings*

Beautiful Creatures Review And Giveaway

Beautiful Creatures C.D. Review And Giveaway

Beautiful Creatures was formed in South Africa in November 2004 by Alan Glass, Ed Jordan, and Paul Choritz.  They saw a need for more parent friendly children's music and that's how "Beautiful Creatures" was born! Beautiful Creatures features the best session musicians, actors, and singers in the country and sends a positive global message through their music!

Now a household name in South Africa and an already wonderful response from overseas, Beautiful Creatures is ready to take the world by storm with their wonderful C.D.'s and children's books.  They also have toys, clothes, and a television series in development!

I had the chance to review their original C.D. "Beautiful Creatures" which is one in a line of many of their wonderful C.D.'s they have to offer!  This C.D. offers great songs for kids such as "Imvubu the Happiest Hippo" and "Lucas the Lazy Lion".  You can listen to a sample of these tracks HERE.

I surprised the girls by loading the C.D. onto their iPods and then I set them loose with the great new songs I added.  They are now jamming to these songs all over the place and I have to say the tunes are quite fun and catchy!  I think parents will find this C.D. enjoyable to listen to and I think it's great just due to the fact that it doesn't fit the typical children's music mold.  This mom actually thinks it's cool!

My favorite track is "African Lullabye".  This one has a wonderful soothing melody and it's perfect for getting your little one ready to fall fast asleep!  

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Tantrums- How Do You Handle Them?

So I wanted to touch upon a not so fun subject and hopefully get some tips from other moms in the process on "tantrums". Now I don't know about other moms but when I wake up every morning my forecast for the day is almost always a 99% chance of getting to enjoy at least one tantrum.  I have four daughters and they fight like most sisters do, so I guess that increases the odds quite a bit. My husband claims I have the patience of a saint but I think I just hide the stress better than he does. 

Now I've tried everything in the book short of spanking, which is something I have never believed in, nor will I start.  I have done grounding, taking away their favorite gadgets (such as their iPods), and being calm while trying to make them see reason.

Let's take last night for example... We are driving home from my mother in law's and the kids start to fight.  It always starts with one kid picking on the other, which then turns into a shouting match, and proceeds to lead to an all out war!   Now mind you I ask them to please get along and treat each other with respect. Now this usually is a one ear and out the other kind of request so I then start the warnings. I warn if the ones involved do not stop the fighting, then a grounding for one day will start.  For some reason this sparks off what I would call a classic "tantrum".  The tantrum sparks when hearing this warning when all they have to do is calm down to avoid getting grounded.  I can't seem to make them understand that.  Then I have to once again ask it to stop before I tack on another day.  More tantrum...and the cycle continues before I just feel like one big stress ball and hope that it ends soon.  

I do stick to my guns though when they are grounded hoping that it will register and they will see that I am serious about not tolerating bad behavior.  So far though it's not working well and I could use some advice from mom's who seem to have the whole tantrum thing under control.


I'm wondering how other moms out there deal with the dreaded tantrum.  Are you having success with any kind of certain approach?  Are you in the same boat as me?  Any comments and suggestions welcome!

 

Tooth Tissues Review

Tooth Tissues Product Review

Introducing an easy and handy way to keep baby's teeth healthy and strong!  Tooth Tissues were invented by dentists Dr. Grace Lo and Jonathan Korn.  These dentists knew of the importance of good dental hygiene for any baby and toddler after feedings and before bedtime, so they found a simpler and more pleasant way to begin good hygiene with their own two daughters. Tooth Tissues was the result!

Fact: Tooth Decay Is The Single Most Common Infectious Disease In Children

These unique textured wipes are disposable and designed for infants and toddlers.  They effectively and safely remove plaque from teeth, gums, tongue, and cheeks.  Tooth Tissues comes in a pack of 30 unflavored wipes in a soft resealable pouch or in single use packets.  

No need to worry about sticky residue on fingers or teeth and best of all...They are 99% natural!  Tooth Tissues are made with soothing aloe vera, are paraben free, and fight cavities with xyletol, a proven cavity fighter.

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to review Tooth Tissues for myself on my youngest daughter!  I will admit I was highly anticipating this review just due to the fact that it is such a great concept.  The wipes were easy to use to clean my daughter's teeth and she didn't mind the wipes at all!  I'm planning on getting myself an extra pack just to keep in my purse at all times. These would definitely come in handy after my daughter eats at a restaurant or has a sweet snack away from home!  I would recommend Tooth Tissues to any parent with a baby or toddler to promote healthy dental hygiene.

Want to know where you can pick up some Tooth Tissues of your own?

Visit Tooth Tissues at their website: ToothTissues.com

Check out the Tooth Tissues Blog!

You can even purchase them at Amazon.com!

Disclaimer: The above review is my honest opinion. I received a sample product from the above named company in exchange for this honest review. You can read my full disclosure policy HERE.

Teething Bling Review And Giveaway

Teething Bling Review And Giveaway

So long to the days of new moms fearing to wear jewelry due to their baby's natural desire to grab and chew!  Teething Bling by Smart Mom Jewelry makes it easy for moms to have stylish accessories that are meant to be used by teething babies!

Made from the same material as most teething toys on the market, Teething Bling pendants and bangles look great and are baby safe!

 

Teething Bling products are non-toxic, phthalate, BPA, PVC, and lead free.  In addition, all of their pendants come with a breakaway clasp as an added safety measure.

Even celebrity moms are loving Teething Bling!  Check out these Hollywood moms HERE!

Smart Mom Jewelry also has a line called Tween Bling, a line of jewelry for girls who want to be stylish!

I honestly wish I would have had this product for my four girls when they were little!  I never used to wear my jewelry for fear of it either getting broken by baby or ending up in their mouth. This would have been such a handy accessory!  I would recommend Teething Bling to any new mom or mom-to-be! 

 What a great idea for a baby shower gift!

Teething Bling comes in a variety of fun colors and patterns. You can view their full inventory HERE!

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Facebook Fan Page!

I now have a Facebook Fan Page for the blog so if you feel so inclined to come check it out, you can HERE!  I also have the handy Facebook widget displayed on the blog in case you missed it!  I hope to meet and network with many more moms on this platform!  If you have a Facebook Fan Page or if you just want to become friends on your personal Facebook Page please feel free to leave a comment with a link to where I can find you!

Tie Buddies Review And Giveaway!

Tie Buddies Review And Giveaway

Teaching your kids to tie their shoes is now fun and easier with Tie Buddies!  Tie Buddies was born in January 2007 by inventor and mother of two, Wendy Welling.  Tie Buddies takes the frustration out of the equation with the use of simple pull tabs that are easy to grip with tiny hands.  With tabs featuring fun and cheerful graphics, your child will be on their way to tying their shoes all on their own in no time! Best of all, Tie Buddies are recommended by kindergarten teachers everywhere!

 

I was very excited to have the opportunity to review Tie Buddies as I have a six year old daughter that is still struggling with tying her shoes.  I was surprised at how easy it was to not only add Tie Buddies to the laces, but also at how simple it made tying shoes!  I'm not kidding when I say it took all of five minutes of me demonstrating for her to have this easy process down all on her own!  She loves the fairy and wand graphics, plus she adores the color pink so she was sold from the beginning!

I would personally recommend Tie Buddies to any parent with young ones just learning to tie their shoes.  This product really does make the whole process fun for the child and gives them such a sense of accomplishment to see that they have tied their own shoes!

Tie Buddies can be purchased through this link and retail for $8.99/each: Tie Buddies

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Journals Unlimited, Inc. Review

         Journals Unlimited, Inc.

     "Write It Down Series" Review

Journals Unlimited, Inc. is a wonderful company that makes keeping a journal easy and exciting!  There are over 60 titles in their product line to choose from and all of their journals are printed in the USA on acid-free, recycled paper, with soy-based ink!

I had the wonderful opportunity to review one of these journals from Journals Unlimited, Inc.'s popular and prominent line, the "Write It Down" series!  I reviewed "Mom, A Mother's Journal" and I have to say I am impressed! I received this journal in the Natural Kraft Brown Collection style and I loved the overall appearance, not to mention the fact that these journals are so earth friendly! From the oh so cute cover to the durable pages, this journal is perfect for a new mom or mom to be! 

The journal pages feature the perfect format for you to write down special dates and events, including plenty of room to add your personal photos. Other great titles featured in this series are "Camping,The Campers Journal", "Birthday, The Birthday Journal", and "Recipes, A Cooking Journal"

This unique "Write It Down" series is available in Mini Size (3" x 5"), 80 pages for $5.95 and Full Size (9" x 7.5"), 100 pages for $18.95 and comes in your choice of their Color Collection or Natural Kraft Brown Collection.  They also now feature options to personalize your journal with a custom photo cover and/or personalized text on the full size titles for a minimal additional fee! Page details can be viewed on their website: Journals Unlimited, Inc.

Want to receive valuable discount coupons toward a purchase of one of these journals?

You can get your hands on some by registering your email at their site: Journals Unlimited, Inc.

These journals are also featured on Amazon.com where you can find frequent shipping specials!

*Disclosure: I was given a sample product from Journals Unlimited, Inc. in exchange for my honest review. You can view my full disclosure HERE.

Slow Cooker Saturday!

It's that time again....Slow Cooker Saturday!  This time I have another yummy recipe that everyone in my house gives a thumbs up...even the picky eaters!

Crock Pot Cream Cheese Chicken

Ingredients:

3 Pounds of boneless/skinless chicken breasts

1 Package of Italian salad dressing mix

4 Tablespoons of melted butter (divided)

1 Small onion, chopped

1 Garlic clove, chopped

1 (10 1/2) can of Campbell's Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

1 (8 oz.) Cream cheese

1/2 Cup chicken broth

Directions: 

1) Place chicken pieces in crock pot and sprinkle Italian seasoning over chicken. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons melted butter.

2) Cook on low for 4-6 hours.

3) Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a sauce pan and saute onion and garlic. Add Cream of Chicken Soup, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Stir until smooth.

4) Add this mixture to crock pot and cook on low for an additional hour.

Serves 6!

 

Lunchbox Love Review And Giveaway!

Lunchbox Love Review And Giveaway

Looking for a fun and creative way to spruce up your child's lunchbox? Say Please,Inc. has the answer with their wonderful collection of credit card sized note cards appropriately called "Lunchbox Love". They feature positive, encouraging words on the front and fun trivia facts on the back! They are perfect not only for lunchboxes, but also for backpacks, binders, or even just to leave a sweet note on your child's pillow.

Lunchbox Love currently comes in 8 different volumes with 10 cards, plus 2 blank cards in every pack to personalize your own sweet note. Each volume comes in a lovely compact case that makes grabbing a note anytime, anywhere so simple!

Lunchbox Love also features titles for all the wonderful people in your life! There are fun volumes for teens, tweens, co-workers, and for those you simply adore. 

I personally think these cards are such a great way to send your kiddos back to school with love! It's the perfect way to remind your child just how much you love them and is sure to put a smile on their face in the midst of a busy school day! I also love the fact that these cards are two sided and feature the fun trivia facts on the back. What a fun way for kids to strike up a conversation at the lunch table!

Right now Say Please,Inc. is having a wonderful discount on their Lunchbox Love card volumes.  They are offering 10% off plus FREE shipping when you buy four or more volumes! To take advantage of this discount please click on the graphic below:

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We Got A Kitten!

So we went today and picked out a new addition for our family, a kitten!  She is so adorable and is slowly warming up to all of us, including the dog.  As far as the kitten and the dog go, they are smelling each other but so far no hissing, growling, scratching, or any of that going on. Fingers are crossed that this is a good match but so far so good!  Now for her name...The kids decided to lovingly name her "Miss Poopsie".  I have to admit it is kinda cute and the cat doesn't seem to mind so "Miss Poopsie" it is!  Here is a picture of our new baby girl...

A New Look

So if you are a returning visitor to my blog you may have noticed that the blog has undergone a complete overhaul!  I am lovin' the look much more and I'm so excited that the blog is coming together just the way I envisioned it.  I hope you all like the change!

Slow Cooker Saturday!

For this slow cooker Saturday I have another recipe wowzer of mine that your family will enjoy!

Seconds Please! Stroganoff


Ingredients:
2 pounds of Beef stew meat
2 cans of Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
2 packages of Turkey gravy mix
2 cups of Water
1 Cup of Sour Cream
1 Package of Egg Noodles


Directions:
1) Place stew meat in bottom of slow cooker
2) Cover with cans of soup, gravy mix, and water
3) Cook on low for 7-8 hours
4) 10-15 minutes before serving add the sour cream and stir in well
5) Serve over cooked egg noodles and enjoy!


*Makes 3-4 servings. 
I have a family of six so for this recipe I use 3 pounds of meat, 3 cans of soup, 3 gravy packets, 3 cups of water, and 2 Cups of Sour Cream.

Get Started Reviewing Products On Your Blog Part 2

I decided to go ahead and write a Part 2 to my original post "Get Started Reviewing Products On Your Blog" just due to the fact that the first one was getting kind of lengthy.  I found some more great resources I thought were great for those on the quest to start reviewing products on their blog, or just to find new companies to work with!

Parenting.com
http://www.parenting.com/Mom/momtester.jsp

Kids II.com Generation Mom Panel
http://www.kidsii.com/t-GenMom.aspx

All You Reality Checker Panel:
http://www.allyou.com/community/reality-checkers-sign-up-00400000050245/

Coffee-Mate Brew Crew:
https://team.coffee-mate.com/screener

Skintimate.com
http://www.skintimate.com/signup/default.aspx

Redbook Xpert Panel:
http://www.cybersurvey.com/Redbook_panel.htm

Pentel New Product Panel:
http://www.appliedresearchwest.com/pentel2/pnellogn.htm

Kraft Foods First Taste Program:
http://www.kraftfirsttaste.com/

Cover Girl Consumer Advisory Panel:
http://www.join.consumershare.com/covergirl.asp

Nesquik Shakers:
https://team.nesquik.com/screeners

Brillo Advisory Consumer Panel:
https://team.nesquik.com/screeners

OralCare.com Panel:
http://www.oralcare.com/display/signup_consumer.cgi

Get Started Reviewing Products On Your Blog

 I thought I would compile a list of starting points for other bloggers wanting to start doing reviews from resources I have either come across or personally use.  Also, don't be afraid to put yourself out there to companies whose products you are passionate about.  Pitch yourself and your site/blog and you will be amazed how many opportunities you can come across!  I would definitely recommend the following to start out with:

Mom Select has product review opportunities for moms:
http://momselect.com/index.html

Mom Central has product review opportunities for moms:
http://www.momcentral.com/

MyBlogSpark has product review opportunities:
http://www.myblogspark.com/

Team Mom has product review opportunities for moms:
http://www.childsplaypr.com/team_mom/

RepNation has product review opportunities:
https://www.repnation.com/RepNationCom/Home.aspx

Chic Execs has product review opportunities:
http://www.chicexecs.com/index.aspx

HP Product Testing Panel has great HP product testing opportunities from time to time:
(I actually got the chance to test and keep a new photo printer!)
http://www.hpproducttest.com/

The Product Review Place has product review opportunities:
http://productreviewplace.ning.com/

New Balance has product review opportunities with their adult or kids apparel: 
http://weartest.newbalance.com/Apply/Index.asp?Reference=GettingStarted&~=

Nailene has product review opportunities for their nail products:
http://www.nailene.com/product-tester/default.aspx

HomeSchool.com has product review opportunities for households that home school:
http://www.homeschool.com/ProductTester/default.asp

NavPress has book review opportunities:
http://www.navpress.com/landing/content.aspx?id=906&LangType=1033

Book Sneeze has book review opportunities:
http://booksneeze.com/#frombrb

Bodycology has product review opportunities to test new skin care products:
http://www.bodycology.com/testers/

Perricone MD has skin care product review opportunities:
http://blog.perriconemd.com/details/

SkinMD has a blogger sampling program:
http://www.skinmdnatural.com/samples-for-bloggers.php

* I have now added a Part 2 with more links to great companies: Click Here!

Slow Cooker Saturday!

So I decided it would be fun to start a "Slow Cooker Saturday" on the blog!  I myself love my slow cooker a.k.a. crock pot.  They are great for making soups and stews when it's chilly outside, as well as saves heat created from your oven in the summer months!  


My first recipe for the intro to my "Slow Cooker Saturday" will be one that is my fav and is a hit with guests!  It's my spin on the notorious slow cooker recipe "3 Envelope Pot Roast". I actually happened upon this variation on accident while I was preparing to make the 3 Envelope Pot Roast and realized I had no brown gravy packet.  I searched the cupboards for something that would work as a substitute and would provide great flavor.  I grabbed for my box of Lipton Onion Soup Mix and decided a packet of this would have to do.  That night my husband and kids could not say enough good things about the roast.  They agreed it was better than the other way I was making it... so thus spawned the new 3 Envelope Pot Roast recipe!


*** Super Kicked Up 3 Envelope Pot Roast ***
Ingredients:  
* 1 Beef Roast
* 1 Cup Of Water
* 1 Envelope Dry Italian Seasoning Mix 
* 1 Envelope Dry Ranch Dressing Mix
* 1 Envelope Dry Lipton Onion Soup Mix


Directions:
* Place Roast In Bottom Of Slow Cooker
* Sprinkle All 3 Dry Mix Envelopes Over The Beef Roast
* Pour 1 Cup Of Water In The Bottom Of The Slow Cooker
* Cover And Cook On Low For 7-8 Hours


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What I Luv About Summer!

One of my all time favorite things about summer is going to the beach! We pretty much live at the beach during the summer. I just love the feeling of the water washing up over my feet and the fun of finding unique seashells! Our latest trip included exploring tide pools which was a blast! The kids loved getting to touch all the creatures including starfish and sea anemones (Hope I spelled that right, LoL!).