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Amy’s Natural and Organic foods

- brandy3

Amy’s Kitchen is a family business… with every member of the family taking part. The company was started in 1987, when Amy was born. Her mom and dad, Rachel and Andy Berliner, carefully nurtured the company as well as the child, paying constant attention to every aspect of its day to day activities and providing the vision that has made Amy’s so successful.

***My husband is lactose and tolerant so making some of my favorite foods at dinner is out of the question, or I have to make an alternative for him. We tried Amy’s no cheese pizza, and added a little soy cheese on it. My husband said it was delicious and great to not have to make a pizza by hand. The pizza has onions, bell peppers and shitake mushrooms.  It’s the perfect easy made lunch, dinner or snack for anyone that has dairy problems.  

Retail: $7.99

Disclosure: no compensation was received, a coupon was provided by the company.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Knex Hi-Flyers 10 Model Building Set

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Product Description: Build and rebuild 10 different hi-flying models! Building instructions and ideas are included for fun flying machines. Plus there’s a K’NEXman to help land the plane or take off in the hot air balloon. With 130 parts, you can create anything else you can imagine. Ages 5+

****We love Knex, they are so fun and entertaining. I really like the fact that there are so many things you can make, my kids imaginations go crazy!  With this set you can make Airplanes and it even comes with a little man. My daughter loves this, and even put a Barbie on top of the plane, and said she was going gliding, LOL. This is perfect for boys or girls during the holidays.

Retail:$11.99 but you can find on Amazon for $10.96

My rating:7

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was received for review.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Miraclebody Jeans

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Product Description: By the makers of Miraclesuit, the #1 brand of designer control fashion swimwear, we bring you innovative patent-pending technology in the Miraclebody Collection. Miraclebody is a collection of jeans, tops, and other control fashion apparel crafted to enhance your life.

 

****It says 10 lbs lighter in ten seconds, which is kindof true for me. My problem is a 10 fits but is a little tight, and a 12 was to big. So i stuck with the 10, and I do have a little bit of a muffin top, but when you cover that up i look a lot smaller. I really do like these jeans, my only complaint is that they don’t come in Short. I’m really short and the pants were way to long. 

Retail:$110 at Miraclebody Jeans

My rating: 8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided for my review.

Stacy’s Holiday sweepstakes

- brandy3

The holidays are in full swing, Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away and christmas is 47 days away. People are holiday shopping and preparing big feasts. It’s great to have those snacks on hand too for hungry guests.  One of my favorite snacks is Pita chips and Hummus! Stacy’s which makes “Stacy’s Pita Chips” is having a Holiday Sweepstakes….

All you have to do is visit http://www.stacyssnacks.com/promotions and tell them your favorite holiday snack idea.   One lucky winner will receive a years supply of Stacy’s Pita Chips coupons, and a prize basket valued at over $750.

I was able to try Stacy’s Pita Chips and they were so yummy, specially with my favorite Hummus.

stacys simply naked       stacys parmesan

Disclosure: No compensation was received, information and samples were provided by Stacy’s through Mom Select.

Have A Laugh Volumes 1 & 2

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Product Description: If you think you know Mickey Mouse, guess again! Have A Laugh and discover why Mickey and his friends are still the funniest, most adventurous, and coolest characters you’ll ever meet!     Whoop it up when a mischievous baby seal hides out in Mickey’s bathtub. Shriek with laughter as ghost hunters Goofy, Donald, and Mickey are scared silly by four spirited spooks. Then, get ready to roar when Goofy attempts to hook up his new, high-tech home theater system and, “BLAM!”, things go hilariously haywire!    Fully restored and re-mastered, these awesome cartoons also feature a new “Re-MICKS” – a mash-up music video of crazy cartoon clips remixed to the hit song, “Another One Bites the Dust” from Queen. It’s a fresh take on classic comedy that’ll have you laughing and singing out loud. So sit back and get ready to Have A Laugh!

****My favorite character has and will always be Minnie Mouse, so getting to watch this movie and see her and Mickey along Goofy, Donald, Daisy and Pluto in hilarious clips was so enjoying.  My kids really enjoyed watching this and were laughing the whole time. My favorite was part is the Re-Micks, Hannah Montana’s He Could Be The One. It features Mickey and Minnie back when they were in black and white, and in love.

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This brings back a lot of memories of the original Mickey and Minnie Mouse, they are just not the same anymore.

Retail:$15.99

Release date: October 26, 2010

Running time: 73 minutes

Disclosure: No compensation was received a product was provided.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Knex Construction Crew Building Set

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Product Description: Build friendly construction vehicles! Includes NEW KID K’NEX blocks plus colorful, chunky KID K’NEX rods & connectors and personality parts like eyes and wheels. When playtime is over, store the parts in the handy storage box for a quick and easy clean-up.

****My kids love Knex, you can let your mind run wild with all the building possibiltys.  With this set you can make little bugs/animals and cars, bug cars! Two of my sons favorite things, he loves this set, and I like that the peices are so easy to put together, and apart. Plus the box becomes a small carry case for easy clean up. This is a great gift for boys or girls.

Retail:$9.99

My rating:8

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was received for this review.

Holiday Gift Guide: Toy Story 3 Blu-ray Combo

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Product Description: As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center where they meet 14 new toys, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Take an amazing journey with some of the most beloved characters in movie history and discover what being a friend is truly all about.

****I was surprised at how hilarious this movie is.  I was thinking this movie was going to have a couple funny jokes throughout the movie. It was non-stop laughter though. Barbie and Ken were really my favorite, they were so funny. The funniest of all though would have to be Buzz speaking spanish and dancing around. My kids and I loved this movie. This is definitely a must have this holiday season.

   

Retail:$24.99

Release date: November 2, 2010

Running time: 102 minutes

Disclosure: No compensation was received a product was provided by Disney

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: My Little Pony Mermaid Asst.

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Product Description:  Whenever the ponies visit the sea, they magically become beautiful mermaids! Join them as they have waves of fun discovering a brand new world! Rainbow Dash has a treasure chest of beauty secrets! Your pretty Rainbow Dash pony is looking forward to a fun afternoon under the surf with her dolphin accessory buddy and with you! Help your new friend look her best with her compact and mirror accessories. Then, play pretend that you two are on a treasure hunt and “find” her treasure chest accessory!

****This is smaller than a actual My Little Pony, but my daughter still enjoyed her My Little Pony Mermaid. My daughter plays with this more in the bathtub than anywhere else. Plus even more bathtime or pool fun with the accessories a Treasure chest or a crab, each mermaid comes with differeny accessories.

Retail: $7.95

Rating:7

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, a product was received for my review.

Holiday Gift Guide 2010: Fur Real Friends Newborn Panda Bear

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Product Description: Newborns need lots of love and attention, so cuddle up close with your new little friend! Cradle your Newborn Bear Cub figure in your arms and ‘feed’ him with his bottle accessory. When hes done, rub his soft tummy and hell blink and reach out for you because your little guy is ready to play and ready for lots of hugs and kisses! Stands about 7-inches tall when seated. Comes with bottle accessory.

****When I was first pitched about the Newborn Fur Real Friend I thought it was going to be big, like most Fur Real Friends. I had never seen them before, when it arrived I fell in love. These friends are so tiny and small, they coo and make other sounds. I seriously considered keeping this from having  my kids, but I had to share it with them. My son is attached to it and won’t let it go. It’s his baby doll without the girlyness.

Retail: $15.99

My rating: 9

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was received for my review.

Cottonelle Flushable Wipes

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With a Pop-Up Tub for single-sheet dispensing, Cottonelle Fresh Flushable Moist Wipes remove what dry toilet paper leaves behind. Cottonelle brand provides a shower-fresh feeling that leaves you confidently clean every day.

***My 5 and 4 yr old have been potty trained for a couple of years now, but they still have some trouble with wiping. I usually keep a tub of baby wipes in the bathroom to help them out, you can’t flush baby wipes though. The Cottonelle Flushable wipes are so easy to use and help out with those potty training the most. It hooks on to the wall like regular toilet paper, but gets all the stuff that toilet paper leaves behind. With kids it makes sure they are wiping clean. We really have enjoyed these and it has become a favorite amongst my potty trainers.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of the Cottonelle brand and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. In addition, I received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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