Halloween Adventure- Vampire Costume Review

Have your kiddos decided what they would like to dress up as for Halloween this year? My daughter Penelope has. Originally she wanted to be Bat Girl but when I was given the opportunity to review a costume from HalloweenAdventure.com she quickly changed her mind. She sat down with me in front of the computer and we looked through all the many costumes that are available on Halloween Adventures. They carry adult, children, and infant costumes and accessories in a variety of styles. Does your kiddo want to be his/her favorite cartoon character? Is your little girly girl dreaming of being a fairytale princess? Or perhaps like my daughter they want something a little more on the spooky side.

When my daughter saw this Vampiress Costume she immediately said "I want to be a vampire princess, I want this"! All thoughts of Bat Girl were quickly out the window. This particular costume includes the dress and choker with an attached collar. I like that it is simple enough that she can easily move around in it but it still has some nice detail. We can finish up her costume with some black shoes, white makeup, and long ringlets in her hair and she will look like she has been "living" in a Gothic castle for centuries. I will try to post a picture of her when she is all dressed up.

Their is still plenty of time to order your kids costume online and if you use the code NOW29 at checkout you will receive FREE shipping on all orders over $29.

***Monica***

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

Crabtree & Evelyn Conditioning Hand Washes Review

A few months back I was given the opportunity to review another of Crabtree & Evelyn's fab products, their Conditioning Hand Washes which were released earlier in the summer. I love their products and these hand washes totally met my expectations.

 

This collection of eight new hand washes come in a variety of delightful fragrances.

 

Citron, Honey & Coriander

Pomegranate, Argan & Grapeseed

Rosewater

Lavender

Lily

Iris

Wisteria

La Source

They are deigned to offer a gentle cleanse that conditions the skin as it washes. I received the Citron, Honey & Coriander for review which I was pretty excited about it because it was the one I would have chosen. It smells of citrus with some sweetness and a little herb-iness, exactly what you would expect from the name. It lathers up really nice and the scent fills the room each time you wash your hands, so good. It also leaves your hands feeling moisturized. Each hand wash is formulated without parabens, propylene glycol, phthalate or mineral oil. I also think the bottles are lovely and look great on a bathroom counter. The different colors that are available will add to the look of your room.

You can purchase these Conditioning Hand Washes online or check out their store locator to find a retail shop near you.

***Monica***

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

Supergoop! Review

It's fall and winter is just round the corner but that doesn't mean you can skimp on protecting your skin. Even though the clouds may be covering up the scorching sun you still need to worry about UVA's that cause skin aging and possibly skin cancer. Yes, even in the snow the sun's rays are reflected onto your skin. No worries though, Supergoop! has got your covered. They have a bunch of products to protect your skin all year around, lip balms and face creams to all over sunscreens in several different SPF's. They also have a sunscreen self-tanning cream so yes, even in the winter you can keep up your summer tan. All Supergoop! products are free of parabens, petrochemicals, and artificial fragrances.

I was sent two products for review, SPF 30+ Everyday UV Lotion for Face and Body and SPF 50 Sunscreen Day Cream.

The Promise

• Protects from complete spectrum of UVA and UVB rays
• Provides additional free radical protection triggered by sunlight, tobacco smoke, and smog
• Delivers weightless, oil-free hydration
• Withstands water for a full 80 minutes of active sun protection
• TSA approved for carry-on air travel
• Free of oxybenzone*, parabens, and fragrances

This is a great all around sunscreen for the entire family. It is safe for even the most sensitive skin. I love that it is light and goes on smooth and does not leave a sticky or white residue. I have been using it on my daughter almost everyday. She loves wearing dresses and it is still warm enough here to wear short sleeves so I make sure to protect any bare skin. This product is even safe to use on infants aged 4 months and up.
 

 

The Promise

• Protects against broad-spectrum UVA, UVB, and IRA rays
• The hypoallergenic, mineral-based SPF formula will not irritate even the most sensitive skin types
• Provides anti-inflammatory benefits, reducing redness and irritation from Rosacea
• Improves skin elasticity
• Withstands water for a full 80 minutes of active sun protection
• Free of oxybenzone*, parabens, and fragrances

This day cream is on the thicker side. It actually leaves a chalky residue on your face and it takes quite a lot of rubbing to get it to absorb into the skin. I think this is meant for extra protection if you are planning on being out in direct sun for a long period of time. I have used this cream a few times on my daughter when she has gone swimming. She has a fair complexion and this has done a great job of protecting her from sunburn.

All Supergoop! products can be purchased online as well as several retail stores.

***Monica***

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

Smarty Pants Review

You know when it comes to taking a daily vitamin I am really bad about it. I take it for a while and then when the bottle is gone its another few months before I buy one again. On the other hand I am very good about giving the kids their vitamins. Mostly because they are gummy vitamins and they wont let me forget. My 5 year old daughter says its because she needs her vitamins because they keep her healthy. We all know that's true but not why she wants them. They're fun and taste good, but why should the kids have all the fun.

Well Smarty Pants has come up with an adult vitamin that is good, it doesn't have that gross vitamin flavor and its easy to take. You get six vitamin gummies every day. I keep them for my little treat in the after noon. It's like having a pack of fruit snacks with out taking them away from the kids.

Plus look at all the good stuff that's in these little Smarty Pants:

Only Multivitamin + Omega 3s + Vitamin D gummy on the market!
Excellent Source of Omega 3 DHA+EPA* from eco friendly small fish oil225% of the US RDI for Vitamin D + includes 9 other nutrients
No High Fructose Corn Syrup, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Gluten & casein free.
Made in California in a GMP-certified facility

If you would like more information on Smarty Pants you can find them at http://smartypantsvitamins.com/.

~Tracy~

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



*Gift Idea* Moshi Monsters DS Game Giveaway

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Winner #25 Emily Reviews

 

 

 

Are you familiar with Moshi Monsters? If not I bet your kiddos are. Moshi Monsters are cute little pet monsters that you can play and interact with. I first learned about Moshi Monsters when Penelope received a shopping store playset with her very own little moshling. Since then the Moshi Monster craze has grown into an interactive free online game with over 70 million players. They also have a series of games for the Nintendo 3DS and DS. Hitting the shelves November 5, just in time for the Holiday season, is the newest installment in the series, Moshi Monsters^™: Katsuma Unleashed^™.

 

A vibrant, side-scrolling, action-adventure platform game, Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed will bring fans of all ages into the Moshi Monsters world like never before. The non-stop action begins when Dr. Strangeglove, intent on his evil mission to learn the secret of Moshi Picchu, captures Elder Furi and all of the innocent Moshi Monsters – except Katsuma! As the most popular Moshi Monsters character, players embark on a far-reaching voyage, traveling through six new worlds packed with mini arcade challenges and epic boss battles. Katsuma must work to rescue his Moshi Monsters friends, so he can gain their unique powers – from Furi’s “Smash” to Diavlo’s “Flight” – to help him combat the enemies and keep the secret of Moshi Picchu safe!

 

This would make a great Christmas present for the little gamer in your life so be sure and check it out!

 

Want to win a copy of Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed for the Nintendo DS?

 

To Enter: Leave me a comment telling me who this will be for. You can get extra entries for following GGG through GFC, Subscribing via email, liking us on Facebook and following via Twitter.

This giveaway will end on October 24, 2013. 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***

Burt's Bees Face Care Review

I am a big fan of Burt's Bees and very familiar with several of their products. I started using the baby products on my daughter when she was just born and continue to use many of them today. I also love their lip balms and glosses. I have used one of their facial washes in the past and even their sunscreen. All of Burt's Bees products have been gentle on the skin and have always exceeded my expectations. When I was given the opportunity to try Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser and Hydrating Day Lotion I was very eager to find more products to love.

The cleanser is very gentle on the skin. It leaves your face feeling refreshed, clean and soft. It does not leave your skin feeling oily nor does it leave a residue. It works great at removing dirt and makeup and it smells wonderful.

Just like the cleanser this day lotion does a great job of hydrating your skin without that greasy feeling or clogging up your pores. Just a bit of this lotion goes a long way so even though the bottle appears small it will last quite a long time.

Both of these products are inspired by and contain the Clary sage plant. Clary sage has the ability to trap and retain moisture and these products were created to mimic this on your skin.

These products can be purchased online or wherever Burt's Bees is sold.

***Monica***

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