Michelle is the winner of the Designerliners Giveaway!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Aerobie Skylighter Lighted Disc Review And Giveaway
Skylighter Lighted Disc By Aerobie
Review And Giveaway
Aerobie, the maker of an assortment of wonderful and fun sports products, has taken frisbee to a whole new level with their Skylighter lighted disc! This fun lighted flying disc uses powerful LED lights to illuminate the disc's clear center and the translucent colored rim to make this Skylighter light up the night sky. Not only for night time fun, the Skylighter can also be used for play without the light feature in the daytime!
The Skylighter is easy for all ages to enjoy with its soft rubber rim that provides for easy gripping and catching. This disc comes in colors yellow, red, blue, and green! The Skylighter comes with the 2 lithium batteries required for use, and provide for long lasting fun. Aerobie products are also proudly made in the U.S.A.!
I had the wonderful opportunity to review the Aerobie Skylighter disc with my family. This lighted disc is so much more exciting than your average frisbee! At night it lights up the sky for entertaining fun for the whole family! I was really surprised how bright it lit up. The LED lights really make it bright, able to stand out and successfully play a game of frisbee at night. When these summer days turn into night and we just want to cool off as the temperature goes down in the evening, we now have a fun activity the whole family can join in on!
The soft rubber rim that surrounds the outside of the disc makes for easy catching! It also seems to pad you a lot easier from accidental run ins from missed catches, unlike the hard plastic frisbee alternative. It's surprisingly durable as well! My kids are still younger and not quite the pros of throwing and catching discs, so the house/street/car all took some hits, but the disc stayed working perfectly and the rubber rim prevented any damage to anything. I think the Skylighter is a great way to get out and spend some time as a family. We have been making it a regular activity to go out and do at night since we received ours! The Skylighter gets two thumbs up from this mom!
{ Hubby Holding The Skylighter At Night }
{ Skylighter At Night }
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* Giveaway Ends September 13, 2011 @ 12:01 a.m. EST and is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada, 18 years of age and over *
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Our SuperHeat House Party
Our SuperHeat House Party! {So Much Fun!}
If you haven't yet heard of SuperHeat, its the new skateboarding trading card game that's fun to play and collect! With cards featuring top skateboarders kids know and love, you get to use your cards to throw down some of the best known skateboarding tricks around to earn points and have a blast!
SuperHeat offers Starter Decks, Throwdown Series, and Booster Packs to get you started in the game, as well as keep your SuperHeat collection growing! Starter Decks contain 42 game cards, 1 quick start game card, 2 collector cards, and 1 rules poster. The Throwdown Series contains 195 game cards, 66 common game cards, 65 rare game cards, 64 super rare game cards, and 30 collector cards. The Booster Packs contain 9 cards per pack, 8 game cards, and 1 collector card.
I had the exciting opportunity to be a host of a SuperHeat house party with my kiddos! The SuperHeat company made sure we had everything we would need to have the very best party. The party house pack contained party bags filled with SuperHeat goodies, as well as 2 SuperHeat shirts (1 for my child and 1 for the SuperHeat trading card game winner)!
My kids invited all their friends from the neighborhood for the party! We ended up having 8 kids altogether and they had so much fun playing SuperHeat! I was worried the kids might have a hard time catching on how to play, but they actually caught on quite quickly! We ended up playing four games of SuperHeat and even mom here got in on the game! My kids are already asking when they can get more cards to collect. I think its great how the cards can be collected and used in the game. So awesome!
I couldn't have asked for a greater group of kids at the party. We had a ton of fun and the kids are still getting together to play SuperHeat since the party! One of my favorite parts was when all the kids put on their temporary tattoos from their party packs. Look below for a funny picture of what one of my 7 year old twins decided to do with hers!
I couldn't have asked for a greater group of kids at the party. We had a ton of fun and the kids are still getting together to play SuperHeat since the party! One of my favorite parts was when all the kids put on their temporary tattoos from their party packs. Look below for a funny picture of what one of my 7 year old twins decided to do with hers!
{ My mini Travis Barker! - In girl form!}
Connect With SuperHeat:
@SuperHeatGames on Twitter
SuperHeat on Facebook
SuperHeat on YouTube
* I was provided products by SuperHeat for the purpose of hosting a SuperHeat game party, and in an exchange to share party details and my experiences. All opinions stated here are mine and mine alone.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Montagne Jeunesse Facial Masque Review
Montagne Jeunesse Facial Masque Review
Want to feel like you just came from the spa but don't want to pay those spa prices? Maybe you just want to relax and pamper yourself. Montagne Jeunesse is ready to help with their wonderful line of facial masque products, designed with your skin, and budget in mind! This unique line of facial masques boast natural ingredients that cleanse, purify, refresh, and pamper your skin to help you put your best face forward!
I had the exciting opportunity to review some Montagne Jeunesse facial masques for myself! I was sent their Cucumber Anti-Stress Peel-Off Masque, the Exfoliating Honey Crystal Masque, and the Deep Pore Cleaning Crushed Raspberry Fruit Smoothie Masque to try for myself! The Cucumber Anti-Stress Masque is good for problem skin and removing blackheads and impurites. The Exfoliating Crystal Masque uses sugar cane crystals and dead sea salt to exfoliate and balance the skin. The Fruit Smoothie Masque smooths, softens, and unclogs pores. This masque contains 3 times the anti-oxidant properties of red wine!
I will start off by first saying that these are by far the best smelling facial masques I have ever tried. While most facial masques I have tried usually have a chemical smell to them, these masques smelled sweet and fragrant! While I enjoyed trying each of the different masks, my favorite hands down was the Crushed Raspberry Fruit Smoothie Masque. The sweet smell of raspberries while I had the masque on was so relaxing and pleasant. My skin felt so soft after this masque, no joke! If you're looking for a fantastic product to keep your face smooth, clean, and rejuvenated - this product is it!
You can find Montagne Jeunesse Masques at:
- Walmart
- Ultra Beauty
- and other fine beauty establishments!
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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Weigh In On Rafflecopter
Weigh In On Rafflecopter!
With the introduction of Rafflecopter being used now for giveaway entries in many blogs, I'm open to hearing what others have to say about this service. I currently do not use Rafflecopter for my giveaway entries. I am still in the post a comment mode. Not sure yet if I will ever switch over. I'm hoping to get some good feedback from my readers on the good, or the bad, of Rafflecopter.
There is a big reason why I have yet to make the switch. Years before I even started blogging, I was (and still am!) a member of Online-Sweepstakes.com. I'm sure many of you will recognize that website as a good resource to gain traffic for your blog giveaways! The discussions on Rafflecopter on this site by its members has me not really sure which way to go.
Most of the comments that fellow members of this site are concerned about is regarding cheaters, which I fully understand. Blog giveaways can take a good little chunk of time to enter, especially if you like to get in all the extra entries you can! There's been talk of some Rafflecopter giveaways being sketchy due to the fact that one might boast 2,000 entries, while the main entry is to leave a comment and there are only 100 or less there. I have to say, as someone who does like to enter fellow blogger giveaways, this does make me nervous!
So here are some of the questions I have. Hopefully some of you more Rafflecopter experienced bloggers can help me out!
- If you use Rafflecopter, is it hard to manage catching those who unfortunately cheat?
- Have you tried Rafflecopter and like it, or have you switched back to the general commenting method?
- Do you have any feelings regarding preferring entering giveaways that use or do not use the Rafflecopter method?
- If you have switched to Rafflecopter, are you seeing an increase in entries?
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Take The Hill's Healthy Mobility Challenge
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hills Pet Nutrition for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
As a pet owner, the health of my animals is something that is very important to me. When I heard about Hill's Healthy Mobility Challenge, I just had to check it out. After all, I love a good challenge!
The challenge is being offered by one of the leaders in quality pet food, Hill's Pet Nutrition,and the goal is to see how your pet can improve their health and mobility over 30 days with a change in diet to Hill's pet food products.
Hill's is actually making it easier to make the switch by offering participants $30 in coupons just by registering for this special challenge! Make sure to head on over to get your hands on your own Hill's Healthy Mobility Coupon. Who doesn't love a good savings?
So we've got the bonus of helping your pet get healthier and more mobile, the wonderful offer of coupons to help make the switch to Hill's, and if that wasn't enough, as a registered participant of this challenge you are automatically entered in their special sweepstakes where 30 winners will receive free pet food for a year!
Make sure to head on over to the Hill's website to register for this challenge and be sure to check them out at Hill's Pet Nutrition on Facebook. Let the challenge begin!
StickerYou Review
Make+Print Your Own Stickers
On August 11, 2011 StickerYou became the first website in the world to allow kids everywhere to design their own stickers and be able to instantly print them at home with their exciting new retail product "Make+Print Your Own Stickers". StickerYou is aiming and succeeding in taking the sticker industry to a whole new level!
StickerYou makes it easy for kids to create their own unique stickers at home with the Make+Print Your Own Stickers kit. Each kit includes 40 rectangle glossy sticker sheets that can easily be used with your home printer! Just load the sticker sheets into your computer and then have your child go online to StickerYou.com where they will get instant access to thousands of proprietary and licensed art images, or they can choose to upload their own photos or images to use! StickerYou also offers a text and coloring tool on their site which features a variety of fonts and special effects to bolster your child's creativity. Once their creation is complete, you just hit print, and you're done!
I had the great opportunity to review the Make+Print Your Own Stickers kit at home with my kiddos! My four girls had so much fun going to the website and utilizing all the fun art and features to create their own unique stickers! I designed a few myself and I actually had a ton of fun with it! I think this would be a great product for any family to own and use as a way to spend some wonderful quality time together. I mean, what kids don't love stickers? With school starting very soon, my girls had fun decorating their binders and folders with their new creations! I would recommend this product to any parent with a child! Any product that influences creativity gets a thumbs up in my book.
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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
When Approaching A Family With Twins...
If you are a parent of twins, especially identical twins, I think you will definitely be able to relate to this post. If you are not a parent of twins, I do have some advice of sorts to share. It actually never ceases to amaze me some of the things strangers will say or do when they see my identical twin girls. I do chuckle a bit writing this post, as I don't mean for anyone to take offense if you are guilty of doing any of these things. Like I mentioned, parents of twins would understand! So here are my little pet peeves when it comes to strangers approaching my twins in public.
When Approaching A Family With Twins:
Please understand how silly it sounds when you ask me "Are they twins?" or "Are they identical twins?" My girls look as identical as they come and are almost always seen dressed alike. This one always leaves me and my husband dumbfounded and it honestly does provide a good laugh for the day!
This one is probably my biggest pet peeve, and understandably so. I understand people are fascinated by twins, especially identical twins. All I ask is that you please have some respect when approaching my family in public. Please do not fawn, dote, shower my twins with a ton of attention, etc. while my other two girls are standing right there. While you may not realize it, after you have had your fill and walked off, it makes my other two girls feel pretty left out. Especially when this happens quite frequently. I hate to see my other girls feel left out in these situations. I feel that all my girls are equally special and deserving of attention.
* If you're a parent of twins, I would love to hear you chime in on this conversation!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Week 6 Of The Tuesday Tweet n' Like Hop
Week 6 Of The Tuesday Tweet n' Like Hop!
No Rules Here, Just Fun!
Link up your Twitter and Facebook fan page below, sit back and relax, and enjoy finding some new friends to follow on Twitter and "Like" on Facebook!
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Dollar General Has What Students Need
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Dollar General for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Students from elementary to college age can benefit from the wonderful low prices and selection offered at Dollar General! For those going off to college, packing your dorm full of the supplies and decor you need can get costly. With the search for budget friendly items, Dollar General has you covered!
Get more of your Back to School needs for less at Dollar General. Find all your decor, housewares, kitchen supplies, and more all in one store! When I started out on my own, I know I searched for the best deals I could find to furnish my new little apartment. At that time, I didn't have a local Dollar General to shop at, but I wish I would have! Their deals are truly just what a college student needs to outfit their dorm without breaking the bank.
Some things your college aged child might need for their dorm are:
- Desk Lamp
- Storage Bins/Containers
- Small Kitchen Appliances
- Wall Decor Like Posters And/Or A Cork Board
- Bedding Set
- Dishes
- Glassware/Silverware
- File Folders
- Binder/Pens/Pencils/Calculator
- Day Planner
- And More!
Make sure to head on over to your local Dollar General and see what Back To School deals you can find for your children!
Designerliners Review And Giveaway
Designerliners
"Dress The Mess!"
Designerliners are eco-friendly and super stylish biodegradable trash bags that help you to "Dress The Mess" with a wonderful array of decorative patterns. With Designerliners you can dress up any trash can in your home, and at the same time feel good about helping the planet!
Muriel Weiner is the wonderful woman behind Designerliners. As one of New York's most successful executives in the advertising business, she has revolutionized the way we look at our trash! Muriel's stance is that if paper towels can be dressed up with pretty designs, why can't our trash bag liners? Then came the ingenious idea of Designerliners!
Designerliners Color/Pattern Combos
* You can purchase Designerliners at Designerliners.com, eBay, Amazon, and Alice.com *
Two other patterns are available only on eBay and Amazon; the 7 gallon size Green Gingham and Brown Leopard.
I had the wonderful opportunity of reviewing the Red Gingham 7 gallon size trash bags. The bags came in a pack of 12. First impression was that I loved the packaging. They didn't come in your average trash bag box, which was nice and unique! I also loved the Red Gingham print, as my home is decorated mostly in Americana decor, so these liners match perfectly! The whole idea of a decorative trash liner is so refreshing to me. Now that I have been using the Designerliners, I love the look of my waste baskets. Did I just say that? Yep! I truly do! I can't think of any reason to want to go back to the plain white trash bags again. With all the different patterns Designerliner has to offer, you can change up your look often, or accessorize the waste basket in each room of your home to match your decor. It's ingenious!
Where To Buy: Designerliners come as a 12 pack for $9.95 and can be purchased through designerliners.com, eBay, Amazon.com, and Alice.com.
Want To Win Some? Designerliners is graciously giving one reader of Textbook Mommy a pack of their own Designerliners!
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
TracFone Keeps Your Family Connected For Less
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TracFone for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Cell phones for the whole family can be costly, especially if you have a larger family like mine. Keeping the whole family connected is important, but is there a way to make it more budget friendly? Sure there is! The solution is TracFone. See what some real TracFone customers have to say about the benefits of switching to TracFone!
With pay as you go cards, and the option to add double minutes for the life of your phone, there are options to fit every budget! Some of the options include a one year service card that includes 800 minutes and double minutes for the life of your phone for only $119.00. Double minutes can always be purchased separately for the low price of $19.99 but there are some TracFones that already include this feature! There are even cards with 50 minutes for as low as $9.99!
Want to hear more great features when you switch to TracFone! International calls cost the same as local calls. No joke! In fact, you can call over 60 international destinations for no extra cost! There is also no credit checks, contracts, activation or cancellation fees. With so many features and reasons to switch to TracFone, now is the time to cash in on the savings!
TracFone also offers brand name phones with awesome functions like a full QWERTY Keyboard! Don't need a fancy phone? TracFone offers basic phones for as low as $9.99! Check out what these real TracFone customers have to say about TracFone!
See More For Yourself At The Following Video:
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
How To Make A No Sew Tutu For Your Daughter
You know you love em'! What am I talking about? The adorable and super cute princess tutus you see being reviewed on mom blogs! I always thought they would be difficult to make for someone like me, and by someone like me I mean sewing incapable. While searching around on how exactly you could go about making one of these, I came upon some great ways you can make these tutus, without having to sew anything at all! I have a house full of daughters that love the tutu look, so it looks like mom may have to stop by the craft store soon to pick up some tulle! I wanted to share with my readers two different great resources for how to make "no sew" princess tutus! Enjoy!
Here's another link to eHow with easy to follow instructions, along with guided photos! Click Here!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Being A Vegetarian Mom In A House Full Of Meat Eaters
I decided to go vegetarian about a month ago now. My husband and children still eat meat, and that's fine with me. I would never push my personal choices on my family. I am fairly surprised with how well I am doing with still cooking meat for the others in my house. I guess I envisioned after I went vegetarian that I would be repulsed beyond belief over cooking meat for them. That really hasn't been the case at all. Don't get me wrong, I don't especially enjoy cooking meat now that I'm a veg head, but I know that its what they want to eat, and so I cook it.
Lately I have been scouting around trying to find myself some vegetarian recipes to try. I have noticed that when grocery shopping, I am neglecting to get myself some foods that I can eat. That's typical me though, worrying about everyone else! I finally realized the extent of it though last night when I went to get a snack and noticed that my option was pretty much a cheese sandwich, lol!
I am going to go grocery shopping and pick myself up some veg friendly choices. If any of you moms out there have some wonderful recipe links to share, I would adore that! When I became a vegetarian, I kept reading how my food choices would actually expand, not narrow. So far, I am not expanding the way I thought I would. Maybe its my picky side when it comes to food. Who knows? I guess I just need to keep looking for recipes that peak my interest. This is my journey, solo vegetarian mom in a house full of meat eaters!
Back To School With Zenni Optical
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Zenni Optical for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Back To School Budgeting With Zenni Optical
Saving money with your back to school needs is a top priority for most families in today's economy. Making sure your child has eyeglasses that will stand up to everyday school wear, as well as being budget friendly, is now a whole lot easier with Zenni Optical.
You may be wondering what kind of deals Zenni Optical has. Let's just say that they start their eyeglasses at $6.95 and only go up to $46.00! I found a super cute two toned pair I would love to have for my next pair of eyeglasses for only $29.95. They look so chic and expensive that I probably wouldn't even attempt to look at their price in an eyeglass store.
Another cool feature that Zenni Optical offers is a virtual tool called "Zenni Frame Fit", where you can upload you or your child's picture so that you can try on Zenni's range of eyeglasses to see how they look before you order! I know it makes me feel a lot more comfortable and prepared for what the eyeglasses will truly look like on me. No surprises!
While my four daughters do not have to wear eyeglasses, my husband and I do need them for driving. As you can image with four young kids I go through at least two pairs a year. For some reason my kids have found it fun in the past to either bend the ear pieces or lose them completely. I am honestly looking forward to shopping for my next pair of eyeglasses through Zenni Optical. Check them out for yourself and see how you can save money on prescription glasses this year for you and your family!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Free 10 Dollar Store Credit To RueLaLa
If you haven't heard of RueLaLa, you must check it out! This site offers designer brands at deeply discounted prices to it's members. No membership fee is involved to be a member either, so the deals are up for grabs to anyone interested!
Right now RueLaLa is offering a FREE $10 store credit to use on anything you desire - no strings attached! I already used my credit to purchase a pair of Crocs for myself! If you are interested in the Crocs deals, they will only be up for about 10 more hours, as the deals are constantly changing. You can find the Crocs under the kids category. Check it out for yourself and see what you want to use your $10 store credit on!
Buddha Board Review And Giveaway
Buddha Board Review And Giveaway
If you're like me, you can always use some more relaxation in your life. As a mother of four, I need all the relaxation I can get my hands on! Luckily there is a solution out there for us all, the Buddha Board! The Buddha Board is made with the Zen concept of living in the moment. With the Buddha Board, you can paint your way to a relaxed state of mind with simply water! That's right, water!
The Buddha Board comes with the board itself, a water tray that doubles as your water holder, and a paintbrush. You simply paint on your Buddha Board by dipping your brush in the water. Then watch your painting come to life! The fun part is that as the water evaporates, your design disappears, making way for you to create another wonderful masterpiece all your own!
*The Buddha Board is environmentally friendly and will last for years with proper care*
My Buddha Board Creation
I had the wonderful opportunity to have a chance to review the Buddha Board! Set up was super simple. I just put some water in the tray, set the board in the easel slot of the tray, and started to paint! I love the way it truly does help put you into a relaxation mode. I decided to start my creation after the kiddos went to bed, so it was truly a relaxing experience to just let my mind wander and paint whatever fun things came to mind! Even better, my creations disappeared like magic into thin air so that I could start over and over again! This is simply a product you have to try for yourself to experience the joy of it. I would definitely recommend this to everyone. I mean, who couldn't use some stress relieving? I think this would be a fun gift idea as well!
Buy It: You can purchase the Buddha Board online at BuddhaBoard.com for only $32.95
Win It: Want a chance to win a Buddha Board of your very own? The wonderful people at Buddha Board have offered one reader of Textbook Mommy the chance to win one of their fun Mini Buddha Boards pictured below!
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*Disclosure: I received a Buddha Board in exchange for my honest review of the product. The opinions in this review are mine and mine alone.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Week 5 Of The Tuesday Tweet n' Like Hop!
Week 5 Of The Tuesday Tweet n' Like Hop!
No Rules Here, Just Fun!
Link up your Twitter and Facebook fan page below, sit back and relax, and enjoy finding some new friends to follow on Twitter and "like" on Facebook!
* Please put either FB or TW after your link name so others can identify if it is a Facebook or Twitter link
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
My Back To School Deals I Found So Far!
With four girls to shop for when it comes to back to school shopping, hunting for deals and sales is a must! Every year I do most of my shopping online and I have had pretty good luck the past couple of years finding some great deals and steals. I thought I would share with my readers some of the deals I have come across so far. I say so far because I still have quite a bit to pick up.
* My Scores From Hot Topic For My Oldest Daughter *
- 6 Graphic T-Shirts
- Pack of Punky Hair Bows
- Wine colored clip in hair extension
Paid $57.46 shipped!
Paid For With Last Month's Squidoo Earnings!
* My Amazon.com Scores For All The Girls *
- 8 Graphic T-Shirts
Paid $ 46.82 shipped!
Paid For With An Amazon Gift Certificate I Won From A Recent Twitter Party!
* Today's Old Navy Haul For My Middle Child And Twins *
- 3 Micro Performance Fleece Vests
- 7 Graphic Tees
Paid $51.99 Shipped!
Paid For By This Month's Squidoo and Social Spark Earnings!
Friday, August 12, 2011
My Fall Schedule For School
I thought I would share my fall schedule for college. I can't believe I'm finally starting my final year next month! After a change in major and three years total of school, this will all be worth it in the end. I still plan on pursuing a Bachelor's in Psychology after my Associates, but I think I will take a year off in between and start back to work to help pay off my student loans which kick in next year.
I have to take the full 18 credits this year to graduate on time, but I know I'm strong enough to get it done and I just keep reminding myself of the future job I will have from this all. My goal is to work with disadvantaged children in the system and help counsel children of abuse and trauma in general. I know of some other blog moms who are going back to school this year and I commend them to the fullest. It really requires a lot of effort and balancing work!
My Fall Schedule
- American Art (Online Course)
- Computer Fundamentals (Online Course)
- Understanding Movies: American Cinema (Telecourse)
- General Psychology (Online Course)
- Introduction to Sociology (Online Course)
{Good Luck To All My Fellow Mom Bloggers Attending School This Year!}
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Week 4 of the Tuesday Tweet n' Like Hop
Week 4 of the Tuesday Tweet n' Like Hop!
Link up your Twitter and Facebook fan page below, sit back and relax, and enjoy finding some new friends to follow on Twitter and "like" on Facebook!
* Please put either FB or TW after your link name so others can identify if it is a Facebook or Twitter link
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Prefense Hand Sanitizer Review And Giveaway
Prefense Hand Sanitizer Review And Giveaway
Prefense hand sanitizer is a completely unique and alcohol free, moisturizing hand sanitizer. Safe for adults and children, just one application daily protects you and your family from germs for 24+ hours! With the arrival of back to school, keeping germs from traveling home with your child can be a challenge. The 1.5 oz. bottle of hand sanitizer is a great and portable sized choice to have your child keep in their backpack at school.
Prefense foaming hand sanitizer dries into an invisible, protective film that acts as a barrier against germs all day! Prefense works by slicing the cell wall of pathogens you may come into contact with for up to 10 hand washings. Prefense also contains a silica complex that will keep your skin feeling moisturized, not dried out like other hand sanitizers.
* Prefense Foaming Hand Sanitizer has been tested against strains of Staphylococcus aureus and drug resistant MRSA strains *
I had the wonderful opportunity to review a bottle of Prefense Hand Sanitizer for myself. I also let my kids try it out, since it is kid friendly! I reviewed the 1.5 oz. size bottle that is good for 120 sprays! The first thing I checked for when I applied the product was its ability to easily be rubbed into my skin. I really dislike some of the other brands of hand sanitizers out there that are very oily feeling and seem to take too long to get worked into the skin. Prefense passed the test on this part! The product did not feel oily at all, and it easily blended right into my skin.
Another thing I checked for right away was the smell of the product. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Prefense has a very neutral, mild scent. The faint hint of smell I did pick up was one that smelled clean, like fresh washed hands! Next I let my kids apply the product to get their opinion. They were easily able to apply the product and they all mentioned that they liked the smell. For us, this product passed the test of what we would look for in a trusty hand sanitizer! I love how I can apply it just once a day to all of us and it will protect against germs all day long!
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Buy: You can purchase Prefense products directly from their website, or through Amazon.com
Win It!: Prefense has been generous enough to offer 1 lucky reader of Textbook Mommy a bottle of their larger 8 oz. sized foaming hand sanitizer, good for 640 applications! {Pictured Below}
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* Giveaway Ends August 15, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. EST *
Winner will have 48 hours to reply to the winning email or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to residents of the United States, 18+ years of age.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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