Cradle Joy

Cradle Joy is an online store featuring products that are perfect for moms-to-be, new moms and their babies! They cover you from maternity to post partum. Being pregnant myself and having three other little girls at home I was really excited to choose a product to review that I could use right away. I scoured the site and I ended up feeling like the website is very well organized and easy-to-navigate. This is important to me because I get easily overwhelmed by stores and online shops that are crowded and have way too many products.

While I was shopping a little screen popped up and an online assistant asked if they could help me with anything today. It was like a personal shopper! I ended up telling them 'no thanks' so I could browse and they just said to click on the "May I Help You" button for any assistance. I LOVED that!

I ended up choosing a Noodle & Boo shampoo. I am constantly looking for shampoos and lotions for my daughters. We used the shampoo as soon as it arrived. First of all it smelled amazing. That was what I first noticed. It smells similar to baby powder but lovlier. I personally love the baby powder scent; that is just how babies smell to me. It lathered up really nice without getting too sudsy (more suds means more chemicals usually). And it washed out very clean.

The next part was seeing how easy it was to brush hair and check out the softness after they dried. My toddler's hair dried the fastest, within 20 minutes of the bath. Brushing was a breeze; the smell was absolutely delicious even after rinsing. And my toddler's hair was the shiniest I have seen it and it was so soft. It literally looked and felt like spun silk (she has blonde hair with a bit of red). Likewise my older girls hair has probably not looked this good since they were fresh from the womb. I can't get over the scent either (can you tell)!

I really want to try the Novena line of maternity skincare. Cradle Joy also has belly bands, cloth diapers, nursery decor, teethers and lots of gift sets for the perfect baby shower gift as well as so much more!

You can share in trying out this new, wonderful website! I have a promotional code that is good for 50 of you! You can receive 15% off of your order (does not include shipping/tax). Don't forget orders over $49 ship for FREE as well. Stock up on amazing products for you and your loved ones!

TO RECEIVE THE PROMOTIONAL CODE: The first 50 people to email me will receive the special code. Please check spam folders for a response if you do not hear back within 2 days.

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Joy

Super Quick Eco-Frugal Tip

Plant a tree. With so much deforestation happening all over the world, do your part and plant a tree. Any fruit giving tree will also provide you with free food. It's a win for you and the earth.

Bed Head Wave Artist Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #123  STYLEEZTA

I am very familiar with Bed Head hair products. While I am not big on hair products when it comes to my hair, I do love their line of  hair smoother's and frizz tamers and my husband regularly uses Bed Head hair gels and waxes. What I was not familiar with was their styling tools. In fact I wasn't even aware that they have a line of styling tools which include Hair Dryers, Straighteners, Curling Iron and Specialty Tools like the Wave Artist. The Wave Artist is a Tourmaline Ceramic Deep Waver.

I was very impressed with the Wave Artist itself, it is attractive and very good quality. I love that it heats up quickly and has multiple heat settings. I also like that the styling barrels have a lock option which makes for easy storage and you don't have to worry about the barrels being scratched or damaged. I wish my hair straightener had this feature! The Wave Artist is used similar as you would a  hair straightener only instead of running it straight down the hair you would clamp sections of your hair for a few seconds and then let go revealing  frizz free, shiny, wavy, flowing locks. You can check out a video here and see exactly how this product works.

Now I have a short bob hair style, it is right below my chin and above my shoulders in length so I did not have high expectations on how this product would work for me. It did leave waves in my hair but I think this product was made for woman with longer hair lengths. This sorta bummed me out because for awhile I had been letting my hair grow out but was sick of how my fine, limp hair just laid flat on my head with no body, so I cut it. I think if I had the Wave Artist then I would have been a lot happier with my hair. Who knows maybe I will let my hair grow out again. The Wave Artist can be purchased at Ulta retail stores as well as on Amazon.

Bed Head has offered one of you girly girls a chance to win a Wave Artist of your own.

To Enter: Leave a comment letting me know if you use any Bed Head products. You can also get extra entries for liking Bed Head on Facebook and following them on Twitter. As usual I will also give extra entries for following us through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on March 15, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US entries only.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Glow Crazy Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #115  Hannah

 

A few weeks ago my little girl Penelope went crazy on her bedroom walls and created a dry erase marker masterpiece that I still have yet to get completely clean.

Now I am all for Penelope showing her creativity but I would prefer it if it wasn't displayed directly on her bedroom walls. At least that's what I thought before I learned about Glow Crazy.

Glow Crazy Distance Doodler is the hottest new glow in the dark toy that lets your kids draw on their walls with light. Their artwork will glow in the dark for an extended period of time and there's no mess to clean up! Glow Crazy Distance Doodler comes with a Magic Light Wand, 2 Jumbo Canvas Wall Clings and 4 Stencils. The wall clings can be stuck to any smooth surface and leave no residue when they are removed. If you wanted to you could even cut up a wall cling and place around the room to decorate with glowing shapes like stars on the ceiling or whatever your imagination thinks up. Their are so many possibilities with this toy. One of the coolest things about Glow Crazy is that the magic light wand works from 10 feet away. So your child can lay comfortably in his/her bed and doodle away with the lights out. The only problem you will have is trying to get them to put it away and go to sleep, it's that much fun!

The age recommendation for Glow Crazy Distance Doodler is 6 and up but Penelope is only 3 and she is having a blast playing with it. I tried to get pictures of her glowing artwork but they wouldn't show up on my camera. The best I could do is this...

I had to keep the flash on in order for anything to show up and unfortunately you can't see how cool this looks in the dark. However if you visit Glow Crazy online you can check out a video that shows how it works. The only problem I found with this toy is that some of the wall cling flaked away from its backing and so their are a couple of spots that no longer glow. I am not sure if this is usual or not but I am sure you can contact customer service to purchase replacement wall clings. In fact, if you purchase Glow Crazy Distance Doodler online not only is it only $24.99 but you can get a Bonus Magic Light Wand, 5 Wall Clings and 4 Stencils all for FREE. So you don't have to worry about the kids (or adults) fighting over who gets to play with it. I love Glow Crazy and Penelope is welcome to go crazy on her walls all she wants with it.

Want to win a Glow Crazy Distance Doodler?

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me who you would like to win this for. You can also get extra entries for following us through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on March 12, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US and Canada entries only.

***Monica***

The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone.

Photo Freebie!

Here's another deal from Walgreens good today only. Get a FREE 8x10 Photo Collage by clicking on the this link and then clicking REDEEM NOW. Make sure you choose to pick up at store at checkout and you won't have to pay shipping.

***Monica***

Tropical Traditions Review and Giveaway

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Congratulations! Winner  #47  Reeva

 

Several weeks ago while searching the web I came across a review for Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil which lead me to do some more research. I found out that not only has coconut oil been a staple in cooking for thousands of years in many countries with tropical climates but it is one of the best cooking oils you can use. According to Tropical Traditions website research has shown  "that the medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil boosts the body’s metabolism, raises body temperatures, and helps provide greater energy which can lead to weight loss." In addition "Virgin Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a nutrient that supports the body’s immune system. Lauric acid is also found in human mother’s milk." 

Tropical Traditions Gold Label Standard Virgin Coconut Oil is an unrefined coconut oil made from organic coconuts. The coconuts are harvested in small family farms in the Philippines by traditional methods with strict USDA standards, insuring the highest quality Virgin Coconut Oil.

I love to cook and I love trying new ingredients so I was very eager to find out how this oil would compare to more widely used oils in the kitchen. Immediately upon opening the jar I was pleasantly surprised. This stuff smells amazing! Like a tropical oasis of fresh coconuts. It did not smell of oil at all so I was curious what it would taste like right out of the jar. That's right! I stuck a spoon inside and scooped up a small amount of this solid oil to taste. It tastes almost exactly like it smells! Coconut oil can be used frozen, in drinks and in cooking and I immediately wanted to make something with it and find out the outcome. You can find many tried and tasted recipes using this coconut oil here but I decided to just use it in my everyday cooking. I have since started using this oil instead of my usual stuff in practically all of my cooking. It really works great in both sweet and savory foods. Their is a slight coco-nutty taste but it just brings another element to your dish that is really good. My favorite thing to make with this oil thus far has been fried coconut shrimp. YUM! It also makes delicious and healthy smoothies. Just melt a tablespoon or two to your usual smoothie recipe and blend. Oh and FYI it is crucial that you melt it before putting it in a cold beverage otherwise it will clump up and not be as appetizing.

Check out Tropical Traditions FAQ page to find out a ton of more information on this healthy oil alternative. You can purchase your jar of Tropical Traditions Gold Label Standard Virgin Coconut Oil online. Make sure you choose “Referred by a Friend” at checkout and enter the code 6935274 on your first order to receive a complimentary copy of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil book.

Would you like the chance to win a quart of Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil?

To Enter: Just leave a comment saying you would like to win and subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter. You can also get extra entries for following us through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on February 27, 2011. I will choose the winner using Random.org. Please leave a valid email address if it is not visible in your profile. US and Canada entries only.

***Monica***

Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose.  Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.