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Keurig Mini Brewer Review

- brandy3

This  mini is just like the original, just smaller and great for a office space.

Features:

  • Single-serve brewing system for gourmet coffee or tea
  • Uses patented K-Cups; no messy grinding or clean up
  • Brews an 8-ounce cup at a time; ready in less than 3 minutes
  • 1-touch technology; variety pack of 10 K-Cups included
  • Measures 11-1/2 by 10 by 13-1/4 inchs; 1-year limited warranty

 ****I actually like the original brewer better, there is nothing wrong with this one I just prefer to be able to choose my drink size. This would be great for like a tea partyor small office, and great if you don’t drink a lot of coffee. the buttons are very easy to use, and the coffee turns out great.

Retail:$89.95

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

Aquafresh Iso Active Toothpaste

- brandy3

Aquafresh Iso-Active Whitening doesn’t look like an ordinary toothpaste, and it doesn’t act like one, either! Given that 40 percent of your tooth surface is hidden between your teeth, getting your mouth healthy and clean can be a challenge. But Iso-Active’s revolutionary gel activates the moment you start brushing, transforming into a micro-fine foam. This active foam penetrates hard-to-reach places around your mouth, protecting between your teeth and giving you a whole-mouth clean.

****This toothpaste is very mild. It actually kind of burns my mouth, which is not actually bad. i think the more mild(burns) the more its actually cleaning your teeth. I really like the shape of the cannister too, no more tubes with toothpaste all over the outside.

Retail:$4.79

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. products were provided by Aquafresh for my review.

Nickelodeon Your Stay At The Marriott

- brandy3

I’ll admit it I dread going  on trips with my kids, I have a 2,4, and 5 year old, it can get pretty crazy.  We usually pack way to much to ensure they will be preoccupied.

Nickelodeon and the Marriott Hotel have teamed together to “Nickelodeon Your Stay” at over 2000 locations. All kids will receive free activity book and bracelet with a code for free games at www.nick.com.  You can upgrade your package for $10-$20 dollars(depending on hotel) to also have the package include Spongebob activity bag, splash ball, Nickelodeon sunglasses, and a build your own Spongebob. Also kids who eat at the restaurant hotel will also receive a Nickelodeon character placemat. visit www.nickelodeonyourstay.com to start booking.

Nickelodeon Your Stay

****The pack is so fun for my kids. The buildyour own Spongebob hands and eyes wiggle, and even comes with Gary the snail.  The splash ball is fun for the pool or beach. This will definitly keep your kids at play for at least a little while.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Marriott and received a Nickelodeon gift pack to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Breyers Smooth and Dreamy Ice Cream8/15

- brandy3 156 Comments

It’s been so hot even here in New York, tempuratures have reached in the triple digets.It’s always nice to cool down with some ice cream. Breyers has 6 new bars and sandwiches that are so delicious. The flavors are Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Vanilla Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Vanilla Fudge Brownie, and Triple Chocolate Chip.  With 6 grams of fat per serving and 160 calories or less, these are a great treat

****These are good, The best would have to be Cookie Dough sandwiches. It’s like having two chocolate chip cookies with cookie dough ice cream in the middle.My only complaint is that they are very small ice cream sandwiches, and here in NY they are $4.49 for a box of six.
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The Backyardigans: Operation Elephant Drop Review

- brandy3

Product description: Go wild with delivery agents Pablo and Tyrone as they try to bring an elephant to a wildlife sanctuary in India.

This DVD contaibs 4 new to DVD episodes

  • Elephant on the Run
  • The Magic Skateboard
  • The Flipper!
  • Super Team Awesome!

****This dvd was exciting at first, but my kids just seemed very uninterested. The backyardigans are becoming kindof predictable, you know what’s going to happen.  The most fun parts for them was the animals, they loved watching the elephant being delivered to India.

Retail:$16.99

Release date: July 13, 2010

Running Time: 95 minutes long

My rating:5

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was provided by Nickelodeon for my review.

The New Atkins For A New You Review

- brandy3 3 Comments

Atkins or A New You is:

  • Powerful-Learn how to eat the wholesome foods that will turn your body into an amazing fat burning machine.
  • Easy-The updated and simplified program was created with you and your goals in mind.
  • Healthy-Atkins is about eating delicious and healthy food–a variey of protein, leafy greens and other vegetables, nuts, fruits and whole grains.
  • Flexible-Perfect for busy lifestyles: you can stick with Atkins at work, at home, on vacation, when your eating out-wherever you are.
  • Backed by Science-More than 50 studies support the low-carb science behind Atkins.

***This book has been on the bestseller lists for weeks. It’s a great way to eat healthy and not have to give up your favorite foods. I’ve tried everying stay in shape, but am still having trouble. I have a hard time turning down my favorite foods, and controlling my portions.  This book is great for staying on track with your diet. I was a little disappointed at first, because I thought it was going to be a book full of Recipes. This book does have some recipes, but not much. This is great for getting on track with healthy eating.

You can find this book at any major retailer, and you can get a $3 mail in rebate on this book.  Please download the form at www.atkins.com/book

Retail:$16.00

Release date: March 1, 2010

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

Barilla Share The Table

- brandy3 3 Comments

Everyone in our house has a busy life. weather it’s work, chores, school, running around. I find that most of the time, I am at the the table alone, or at least with my youngest child. I really like when we all sit at the table together, and talk about each others day.

Barilla launched “Share the Table,” a program aimed at empowering families to make the most of dinnertime. In it’s second year running, www.sharethetable.com has a new look and great new recipes from Chef’s like Mario Batali, plus there are tips on how to get your family back to the table.  Barilla has even started a sweepstakes, called “Pasta Friday”, with great giveaways of pasta and pasta sauce. They also have launched the Mealtime Moments Contest, which gives families who commit to enhancing mealtime the opportunity to share their stories and win select prizes throughout the summer.

You can help donate a $1 to the Meals On Wheels Asscociation, by visiting www.sharethetable.com and become a fan of Meaningful Meals.

I was able to try the Mezzi Rigatoni with Lentils recipe, It was very good and kid friendly my kids loved it.  We chose this recipe because there is no cheese.

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Spongebob Squarepants: Triton’s Revenge Review

- brandy3 1 Comment

Synopsis: King Neptune wants to celebrate his 5,000th birthday at the hottest spot in town-The Krusty Krab! Spongebob and crew spare no exspense for the gala, rolling out the red carpet. Despite their best efforts, Neptune’s son Triton does not show up, which brings downs the king’s spirits and spoils the party for everyone, especially his wife Queen Amphirite.  They soon learn that Neptunes son has been banished to a deserted island until Triton is ready to follow in the Kings footsteps. Determined to make the King happy, spongebob sets out to find Triton and bring him to the party. No expected The wrath of Triton, now Bikini Bottom may get caught in the revenge ment for his father.

Additional episodes:

  • Sand Castles in the Sand
  • Shell Shocked
  • Chum Bucket Supreme
  • Single Cell Anniversary
  • Tentacle -vision
  • I Heart Dancing

Special Features:

  • The Clash of Triton Shorts(Spongegod, Neptunes Origins)
  • Fan Boy & Chum Chum Wizboy/Pick A Nose

****Spongebob brings up a bad memory for King Neptune, when he mentions Tritons name. Triton was banished as a child, and when spongebob releases him, all hell breaks loose. but of course at the end everyone reunites and is happy.   We love the episode Shell Shocked, Spongebob breaks Garys shell and then breaks all the shells in store. This is a great movie for preschoolers!

Retail:$16.99

Release date: July 13, 2010

Running time:89 minutes

My rating:8

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was received from Nickelodeon for my review.

Nickelodeon: The First Day Of School DVD Review

- brandy3 3 Comments

Product Description: Get ready for your first day of school with your preschool pals from Nickelodeon! Dora leads the way in the fun-filled DVD, which also includes episodes from Diego, Kai-Lan, The Wonder Pets, and Blues Clues.

Episodes:

  • Dora the Explorer-First Day of School
  • Go Diego Go-Linda the Librarian
  • Blue’s Clues-Blue Takes You To School
  • The Wonder Pets!-Off to School/Save the Pangaroo
  • Ni Hao, Kai-Lan-LuLu Day

**** This is such a fun-filled movie. My daughter is entering kindergarten in the fall and she is very nervous. Learning all about the First day of school, from some of her favorite characters.  Dora is the first episode and Dora talks about starting school in English and Spanish. My daughter came to me and said “Mommy I have to learn English and Spanish when I start school.”  It was so cute and she learned so much about the first day of school. This is a great moving for any preschooler starting school.

Retail:$16.99

Release date: July 13, 2010

Running time:122 minutes

My rating:10

  • Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. A product was provided by Nickelodeon for my review.

When In Rome DVD Review

- brandy3 2 Comments

An ambitious young New Yorker , disillusioned with romance, takes a whirlwind trip to Rome where she defiantly plucks magic coins from a fountain of love, inexplicably igniting the passion of those who threw them in: a sausage magnate, a street magician , an adoring painter  and a self-admiring model . But when a charming reporter  pursues her with equal zest, how will she know if his love is the real thing? 

****This movie is so funny, but kind of sappy. I just wish when I was younger that was true, when you pull a coin from a wishing well or fountain, and someone falls in love with you.  I think this movie is perfect for hopeless romantics.   A young girl to busy with work says she doesn’t have time fo men.  She heads to Rome for her sister’s wedding, where she meets a handsome reporter. They dance together and she gets all flushed, thinking she may have found someone, but after the wedding she catches him kissing another girl. She gets drunk a fountain and goes to a fountain of love, where she starts pulling coins out. Suddenly all these guys fall for her, but she is still falling for the reporter.     

Retail:$29.99

Release date: June 15, 2010

Running time: 91 minutes long

My rating:6

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

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