Tuesday, November 30, 2010

World's Best Origami Book Review and Giveaway!





For kids




 I recently received the World's Best Origami book for review. Origami is a ancient Japanese art form. With that being said I have always wanted to learn how to do Origami. My grandmother on my mom's side of the family was full blooded Japanese and she would always be making something with her candy wrappers. She mostly made beautiful swans. The swan is one of the easiest to learn to make. My swans aren't as pretty as hers where as I am still working on it. But it sure does make me miss her.

Do you remember folding paper into a hand-held fortune teller, paper airplane or secret note square? Whether a fortune teller novice or a seasoned paper-folding expert, the new book World's Best Origami  challenges readers with more than 100 of the most unique and best-loved origami patterns ever created.

Professional origami artist, Nick Robinson, guides readers through the process of folding paper. Projects are rated from beginner to advanced and include everything from the traditional swan and poppy box to truly amazing pieces such as a geodetic tower and a jet plane! Each diagram is clearly displayed with easy-to-understand folding instructions for a perfect outcome every time.

When beginning a new hobby, it's easy to rush into the most challenging or exciting project available. I know I catch myself doing that all the time. This many times leads to frustration and giving up and in the case of origami it leads to lots of wasted paper. The World's Best Origami provides the first-time folder with the basics and progresses towards more difficult models. It also includes a thorough refresher course for more experienced folders. This book teaches readers how to:
  • Create the ideal environment to fold in
  • Choose the ideal paper for each project
  • Read an origami folding diagram
  • Make the basic folds more complicated works are founded upon
  • Create birds, animals, flowers, people, containers, and more from step-by-step.
It also includes information on what to do after the basics have been mastered. How to establish a style, get creative, join and origami club, and inspire others are also covered with in the chapters.

One of my lucky readers will win their own copy of World's Best Origami!

Mandatory Entry: Tell me who you would give this book to if you won. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.

Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.

1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win World's Best Origami Book @momof_many http://bit.ly/gKBHrj ends 12/12 #giveaway"
3. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
4. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
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6. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
7. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
8. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
9. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)



This giveaway will end December 12th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.




*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

Auto Select Insurance

Are you in the market for new car insurance? Or looking for better rates? Auto Insurance Select offers cheap auto insurance with lowest rates where you can save up to $652 a year! The best part is they offer you 6 free local rate quotes so you can pick the best plan that is right for you.

If you are in the market to lower you insurance here are a few tips to consider.
1. Get as many insurance quotes as possible. It pays to shop around that's for sure!

2. Ask for higher deductibles. The higher your deductible is for things like collision coverage, the less you will pay for your auto insurance premium. Raising your deductible can save you 15% to more than 40%. Make sure you have the cash to pay that deductible if the need arises.

3. Bundle up your plans. Find out if the insurance company who provides your homeowners or renters insurance also offers car insurance. Many times, bundling up on insurance policies can save you a lot of money. Ask your current insurer for car insurances quotes to see if any sort of discount applies.

4. Lower Coverage on Older Cars. If your car is getting up there in years, it's not financially reasonable to keep paying for full coverage on it. Ask for car insurance quotes for a pared down policy that will still keep your car legal - but that won't cause you to pay for unreasonable levels of coverage.

5. Your credit score can effect your car insurance quotes. Many auto insurance providers take a driver's credit rating into consideration when coming up with car insurance premiums. If your credit is so-so - or poor - work on improving it. Once it's improved, ask for a new quote and see how much you can save.

6. Pay Your Premium In Full. Sometimes, car insurance companies charge additional fees for customers who pay their premiums on installment plans. If possible, try to pay your insurance premium in full to avoid those fees. Be sure to ask about the cost of those fees when getting car insurance quotes.

Tuesday Blog Hops!

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Monday, November 29, 2010

Winners and update!

Congratulations to the following WINNERS!

The winner of the Eco Natural Soap Giveaway is comment # 68 Mama needs a nap!

The winner of Ayala's Herbal Water Giveaway is comment #51 Emillie Rose!

The winner of the Pawparazzi Pet Giveaway is comment #179 Smash Bravo Team!

Congrads again to my recent Winners! Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while I did some crazy Black Friday shopping. Although I didn't get up early to go like some people. But I did catch some awesome deals! Like the Bath and Body works buy 3 get 3 free plus had a $10 off $30 purchase so I got 6 for $23! What a score! Then I went hunting Saturday with hubby and didn't see anything. Which was a bummer.

So, I am just curious what awesome deals did you take advantage of?

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

I just wanted to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you! Hope you have a wonderful day. I am finishing up making my Thanksgiving dishes as we are going to our pastor's house again this year to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Along the way of getting my pie and cake ready yesterday I had a little scare. I all of sudden got seriously dizzy and light head along with the room spinning like crazy. Not so fun. So, I called a friend of mine and she took me to the doctor while another friend of mine watched my kids. Praise God for awesome friends that are always a help in a time of need.

As I have posted before I have been battling ear infections this year for some reason like crazy. So, I got another really bad ear infection. I had a feeling I did as last week my ears where bothering me and I forgot to get hubby to look at them for me. It seems everytime I get sinus drainage I get a ear infection. This is like my 5th one in the last 4 months. But unfortunately it's causing me to have inner ear probs. Which isn't no fun at all.

But I am praying that this medicine will get rid of it and maybe not have any more ear infections. I think if I get another we are definetly going to go to the ENT. Something has got to stop.

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Wordless Wednesday Kitchen Help!


My Little ones wanted to help mommy work in the kitchen getting cake ready for Thanksgiving. So, I let them like the beaters. What a nice treat for such hard work. Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

King Arthur Flour Review and Giveaway!



Do you love to bake? Are you going to be baking alot this holiday season? If you do love to bake and plan on baking a lot. Let me tell you about King Arthur Flour!

King Arthur Flour is  America’s oldest flour company, founded in 1790. Can you believe that! They been around since George Washington was elected.

They have the best flours! I can say that as I have tried them. I recently received their Unbleached Cake Flour, All-purpose, Bread, White Whole Wheat, and Premium Whole Wheat Flours.
Their cake flour is the only Unbleached Cake Flour on the market! I love the fact that all their flours are unbleached and without chemicals! They have a great line of different flours besides the ones I got to try.

Another great thing about King Arthur Flour is they have tons of recipes on their site of course using their flour.They have tons of useful information on their site.

If you are looking for gluten free they have it! They have mixes, cookbooks, applances, and much more.  I could go on and on. I will definetly be buying flour from them. Their prices are very reasonable on their flour. I spend about that now. They also have a organic line as well.

Also right now King Arthur has a special promotion going on through November 26th. Click on the image below to take advantage of this deal.

King Arthur Flour is offering one of my lucky readers the same flours I received above! Open to US residents ONLY!

Mandatory Entry: Go to King Arthur Flour and sign up for their newsletter. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.

Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.

1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me and King Arthur Flour on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win an assortment of King Arthur Flour @momof_many http://bit.ly/gXotNI ends 12/8 #giveaway"
3. Become a fan of King Arthur Flour on Facebook. (2 entries)
4. Join King Arthur Flour online community. (2 entries)
5. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
6. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me and King Arthur Flour. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
7. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama by email. (3 entries)
8. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
9. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
10. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
11. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)

 

This giveaway will end December 8th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.











*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

WINNER and Giveaways ending soon!

I want to say Congratulations to the Winner of the Cupcake Cuties Giveaway which is comment #31 Heather S.

The following Giveaways end tomorrow at 11:59 pm CST:




So, be sure to get your entries in!

Oneida Review!




For Everyone

You have probably heard of Oneida. But did you know that they are more than just flatware? I didn't till recently. Oneida has something for everyone on your holiday shopping list, including Multicookers, Cupcake Carriers and more!
I recently received the Chef's Palette Soft Square Coupe 16 Piece Service for 4. I love it! I have always wanted a set of square dishes and now I have them. I know can have fun pretending I am one of those chef's on the food network with my nice pretty plates. Not only that to me square is different and more elegant then round. I guess after seeing round all the time I am ready for a change.

They also have a great holiday collection as well. I love snowmen so I really liking their snowmates.
Aren't they just cute? These would go great in my house as I collect and decorate in snowmen for the holidays! So, if you are looking for a gift this holiday season or any occassion Oneida is a great place to check out!






*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

Monday, November 22, 2010

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey Review and Giveaway!


Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey comes from the frontier areas of Canada, and is only harvested during a 6-week period in the summer. Tropical Traditions is the exclusive source of this premium organic honey in the U.S. Most commercial honeys available on the market today come from bee farms, where the bees are controlled within a certain area and get their pollen from usually only one kind of flower. Many of the plants that produce these flowers (clover, orange blossom, etc.) are grown with pesticides and fertilizers as well. In addition, almost all honeys on the market are pasteurized in high heat and filtered, removing many of the beneficial nutrients and enzymes.

Tropical Traditions Organic Raw Honey has not been subjected to the heat of processing, only warmed enough to flow (same temperatures the honey would see inside the hive). We select only premium honey that is pure, smooth and creamy, with the consistency of soft margarine at harvest. It contains live yeast and enzymes, because it has not been processed. It also contains pollen because it has not been filtered—merely screened.

Fine textured crystals are characteristic of totally pure, unheated, unprocessed, raw honey. Properly crystallized honey has a fine, smooth texture. Crystallized honey preserves natural goodness and doesn’t drip. The more rapidly honey crystallizes the finer the texture will be. It will also turn harder over time as it crystallizes. Truly raw honeys do not deteriorate with age, but like fine wines, continue to age and develop into more complex tastes.



This honey is delicious! I use this honey sparingly as I received a 17.6 oz jar. I have mostly used it for my herbal remedies and love the taste. I for sure will be buying more in the future. This works great heated up just a little bit to liquid consistance with fresh lemon juice for a sore throat.  

How is it consider organic you ask? In order for it to be organic beehives must be placed in isolated areas miles from the dense population, industry, traffic congestion, and farm fields treated with chemicals and landfills. Second, a bee’s flying range is determined by their natural instinct which tells them to stay within their natural four mile range from the hive location. Finding area which can be certified organic is extremely difficult, which is why there are so few certified organic honeys on the market. Tropical Traditions sources its honey from hives in the wild frontier areas of Canada.


Tropical Traditions is offering one of my lucky readers their very own 17.6 jar of Organic Raw Honey.

Mandatory Entry: Go to Tropical Traditions and tell me another product you would like to try. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.


Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.


1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me and Tropical Traditions on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win a 17.6 oz jar of Organic Raw Honey from Tropical Traditions @momof_many http://bit.ly/9c1D5w ends 12/6 #giveaway"
3. Subscribe to Tropical Traditions newsletter. (3 entries)
4. Like Tropical Traditions on facebook. (2 entries)
5. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
6. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me and Tropical Traditions. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
7. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama by email. (3 entries)
8. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
9. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
10. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
11. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)
12. Add my giveaway to a giveaway list and tell me where to find it.(2 entries)




This giveaway will end December 6th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.




Disclamer: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.

Friday, November 19, 2010

WINNERS!

Congratulations to the following WINNERS!

The winner of the Uncommonly Cute Giveaway is comment #146 ReggieMann!

The winner of the Del Monte Giveaway is comment #20 Erika!

Congratulations again to my winners! Thanks to all you who have entered my giveaways! Please make sure you enter my current giveaways as I have some ending soon!

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I will be out in the woods this weekend with my husband hunting since tomorrow is the start of rifle season. I praying we get us a deer whether it be me or him.

Nature Made Prenatal + DHA Review and Giveaway!


Any woman should start taking Prenatal Vitamins BEFORE they even decide to have a baby. Nature Made, a trusted maker of vitamins and supplements, offers Nature Made Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA in one single softgel. This product provides the needed vitamins plus 200 mg of DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, which is passed directly from the mother to the child during pregnancy and through breastfeeding. DHA is an essential nutrient and plays an important role in brain and retina development during fetal development and infancy.

Nature Made knows that pregnant and nursing moms have special health needs for the development of their child. That’s why Nature Made offers the first OTC supplement that combines a prenatal multivitamin with DHA in one single softgel.

Now, you can simply swallow one single softgel to receive the daily dosage of nutritional support recommended for pregnant and nursing moms. This formula is also optimal for women trying to get pregnant.


Nature Made Prenatal + DHA Liquid Softgel is formulated with 23 key vitamins, minerals, and essential Omega-3 Fatty Acids that may benefit the neurological development of the fetus and health of the mother during pregnancy and may reduce the risk of having a child with brain or spinal cord birth defect.

I am not pregnant (yet) but I am taking these because they are great for women who are trying to get pregnant.

Nature Made is offering one of my lucky readers their very own 10 month supply of Nature Made Prenatal + DHA!

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment telling me why you would want to win. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.

Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.

1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win a 10 month supply of Nature Made Prenatal + DHA @momof_many http://bit.ly/aO9pn9  ends 12/3 #giveaway"
3. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
4. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me and Nature Made. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
5. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama by email. (3 entries)
6. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
7. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
8. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
9. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)




This giveaway will end December 3rd at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.




 
*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

My Pillow Pets Ms Lady Bug Review and Giveaway!


for kids!
Meet Ms. Ladybug, the leader of the Pillow Pet pack, by visiting the main welcome blog post as well as reading her bio.

My Pillow Pets has recently launched a new website, and they have all sorts of new products. My Pillow Pets currently sells blankets, slippers, books, backpacks, hats, neck pillows, and of course the popular full size pillow pets.


I don't know anyone that hasn't heard of My Pillow Pets by now but if you haven't they are cute little pets that are a pillow! My kids just love them. They are so soft and cuddly. We are happy to have received Ms. Ladybug to add to our pillow pet collection.

These cute pets that are pillows would make a perfect gift for any occassion! Every child loves these cute adorable pillow pets!

And, insider secret – by Thanksgiving – My Pillow Pets will be launching a whole brand new interactive website for kids – complete with interactive games, fun learning facts, and a whole new online experience for the My Pillow Pets fan club around the world.

My Pillow Pets is offering one of my lucky readers their very own Ms Lady Bug!
Open to US residents ONLY!
Mandatory entry: Go to My Pillow Pets and tell me what other pillow pet you would like to have. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.


Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.


1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win a Ms Lady Bug Pillow Pet @momof_many http://bit.ly/9HegFh ends 12/3 #giveaway"
3. Become a fan of My Pillow Pets on Facebook. (2 entries)
4. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
5. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me and My Pillow Pets. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
6. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama by email. (3 entries)
7. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
8. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
9. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
10. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)




This giveaway will end December 3rd at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.








*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

Aloha Friday!


It's Aloha Friday over at An Island Life! Answer my question and make sure you post one on your blog. After that, go relax because today is Friday!

Do you hunt or someone in your family hunt?

It's hunting season here where I live. I am excited as this year since I am not nursing or pregnant I get to go! Yes, I am a gal that loves to be in the woods hunting. I know their is others out there. So, tomorrow I will be out in the woods with my hubby. I am also taking my dslr camera as well so if I don't get to shoot I can get pictures!

Friday Blog Hops!

Smart and Trendy Moms

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Wordless Wednesday: Happy 3rd Birthday!




These are just a few of the pictures from Faith's Birthday Party Sunday!

Wednesday Blog Hops!


CEIVA Pro 80 Review



For Everyone!

Wouldn't be amazing if you could send pictures from anywhere in the world directly to a picture frame at your home? Or even better if you or your loved ones could use camera phones, iphones, facebook, computer, or Picasa to send pictures to your digital picture frame?

Well now there is a way and it's called CEIVA!
In 2000 CEIVA Logic, Inc. was founded by former Disney executives with a pioneering vision: to bring the world together through the power of digital photography. Industry leaders then and now, CEIVA was the first company to invent and market digital photo frames. Their award-winning, patented technology has positioned their product line as the premier choice in the marketplace.

Always at the forefront of industry breakthroughs, CEIVA continues to innovate advances in the way consumers see, share and store their digital photos.

Products and Services

It resembles a traditional picture frame, but CEIVA Digital Photo Frames™ are anything but traditional. Whether you're tech-savvy or not, you can enjoy a daily slideshow of digital photos from friends and family around the world or your own camera — without a computer.

It's all powered by CEIVA's PicturePlan® Photo Delivery Service, their revolutionary technology that makes your CEIVA more than an ordinary photo frame.

I have not seen anything like this digital photo frame. So, with my family being scattered all over the place and some fixing to be in Europe I was excited to have the opportunity to experience CEIVA!

I received a CEIVA Pro 80! It comes with two face plates a black and a wood. You can also buy skins to put on your frame and dress it up! It also includes 1 year of the PicturePlan Photo Delivery Service.

With this great CEIVA experience:

*I can easily send photos to my frame.
*Experience high quality crystal clear digital pictures to display.
*I can schedule pictures to arrive on a certain date.
*Set CEIVA Channels to have displayed. I have the weather, recipe of the day, and the count down to Christmas one on mine right now.
*Customize a photo to send.
*Print photos sent to my frame from loved ones.

The CEIVA Pro 80 you can receive 60 photos a day from invited guests and offers built-in Media Server connectivity to let you stream photos over your home network. They can also display photos from most camera memory cards.

This frame also has a Picture Plan Lifetime Warranty. So, if it breaks they fix it for free.
I can't say enough about how much I love this frame. The kids love it too. As you never know when a new picture might show up! That's the fun thing about it. Expect the unexpected! This frame would make the perfect Holiday gift for anyone!






*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion*


Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

Airwear Review


I recently got to try some Airwear lens. Airwear is eco-friendly lens that are manufactured using 100% recycled water and packaged in 100% recycled cardboard made from 100% wooden fibers with no plastic cup.

Not only is Airwear lens eco-friendly but they are also 43% lighter and 25% thinner than regular lens. That is a big plus in my book! I have a pretty strong prescription so my glasses are a little heavier. But when I recieved my Airwear lens I could tell a big difference in the weight of my glasses and that they where thinner then my other lens.

They also protect your eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays. Airwear lenses are perfect for almost everyone, and most appropriate for those who:

•Are involved in recreational activities
•Perform work or daily activities that place them at risk for impacts against their lenses
•Are under 18
•Want thinner, more fashionable lenses
•Have a desire to wear an eco-friendly lens

Also, Airwear has Essilor Junior that are just for children under 18.

Right now Airwear has a contest going on that ends November 30th at 11:59 PM EST to win $1,000 or free lenses! You sure don't want to miss this! So go here to check it out now!



*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion*

Kissaluvs Marvels AIO Review and Giveaway!



I recently got to try a Kissaluvs Marvels AIO. I have to say I love this diaper! Why you ask? Well I will tell you. First this diaper is a one size pocket diaper that fits 7-35 lbs. Secondly no stuffing this diaper with inserts! Third no touching that dirty insert!
What's not to like about that? This diaper has the insert sewn in the back that when washed the soaker will agitate out. How cool is that? I haven't seen a diaper like this one that's for sure! This diaper does have a pocket opening which is how the soaker is able to agitate out and it allows you to add extra absorbency if you need it. I didn't need any added absorbency for my little one.

This diaper is so simple and easy to use that dad's and babysitters love this diaper. I don't know about you all but my husband doesn't mind me cloth diapering but he is skiddish of changing cloth diapers because they are all different. But this simple design he loves!

I will say Kissaluvs really outdid themselves with this diaper. This is by far one of my favorite diapers to use. I have not had any leaks with this diaper. I really think it's neat when I toss the diaper in to wash and it comes out inside out and clean!

Kissaluvs is offering one of my lucky readers their very own Kissaluvs Marvels AIO cloth diaper.

Mandatory Entry: Go to Kissaluvs and tell me what color you would chose if you won. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.

Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.


1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me and Kissaluvs on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win a Kissaluvs Marvels AIO cloth diaper @momof_many http://bit.ly/bFSqOK ends 11/30 #giveaway #clothdiaper"
3. Become a fan of Kissaluvs on Facebook. (2 entries)
4. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
5. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me and Kissaluvs. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
6. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama by email. (3 entries)
7. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
8. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
9. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
10. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)



This giveaway will end November 30th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.







*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

Friday, November 12, 2010

Busy Weekend!

I don't know about you but this weekend is going to be one busy weekend. We are headed off to a fun fall gathering tomorrow with our church. In which they are having tons of contest. I am entering their baking contest with a few things and the sewing contest. I hope I win but if not it's all fun. We will be heading out in the morning and won't be home till late. It will make for a long day that's for sure! But it will be a blast.

So, as I type I am baking away! On another note my 2nd youngest is growing up! It's hard to believe she will be 3 Sunday! Where has the time gone? On top of that my baby will be 18 months Monday.

We are doing a little birthday party after church Sunday for her. I of course am baking the cake which I have to do tonight as we will be home late tomorrow. So, tons of baking to do.

I hope everyone has a great weekend. I should be back Monday with more giveaways and reviews.

Ayala's Herbal Water Review and Giveaway!

Thanks to Ayala's Herbal Water, we recently got to sample several flavors of infused waters.
Let me say these waters are not like any water you have ever tasted! They are zero calories, zero artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors, and zero chemical preservatives. They of course are a 100% all natural.

They come ins 6 different flavors for all your moods.
1. Ginger Lemon Peel- This is a light, neutral flavor with a crip, clean taste. A mild and refreshing balance of lemon and ginger .2. Lavender Mint Lemongrass Thyme- A cooling, refreshing flavor featuring four distinct herbs that blend harmoniously on your palate.
3. Lemonograss Mint Vanilla- This flavor has a mellow, lightly minty taste followed by a smooth, rich undertone of vanilla.
4. Lemon Verbena Geranium- The much more sophisticated, crisp depth of Lemon Verbena is softened by a delicate floral scent of Rose Geranium. A refreshing palate cleanser!
5. Clove Cardamom Cinnamon- An earthy, slightly spice taste with bright tones evocative of sweetness; reminiscent of Chai tea or a savory autumn dessert.
6. Cinnamon Orange Peel- A sunny flavor combining citrus orange with a mildly sweet hint of cinnamon.
I have to say my favorite is the Clove Cardamom Cinnamon. I really liked the Lemon Verbena Geranium. It is a great palate cleanser. It really helps you taste your food. I haven't played around with what food would taste good with what water but I am sure with the right combo you could have a awesome dinner. These waters do take some getting use to. They do smell very good. The only one I wasn't fond of was the Cinnamon Orange Peel. But everyone palate is different.

Ayala's Herbal Water is offering one of my lucky readers a sample pack of all 6 waters. This is Open to the 48 contiguous US states.

Mandatory Entry: Go to Ayala's Herbal Water and tell me the one flavor you think you would like the best. This must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted. Please leave a valid email address in your comment as this is how I will contact you should you win.

Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each entry. Make sure you leave the appropriate amount of comments as this is your entry.

1. Become a public follower of my blog. (2 entries)
2. Follow me and Herbal Water on twitter and tweet this giveaway. (2 entries This can be done once per day.)
"PLS RT! Win a sampler of Ayala's Herbal Waters @momof_many http://bit.ly/a0ZjYZ ends 11/24 #giveaway"
3. Become a fan of Herbal Water on Facebook. (2 entries)
4. Grab my button and leave a link where I can find it. (3 entries)
5. Blog about this giveaway leave a link back to me and Ayala's Herbal Water. (5 entries Make sure you leave a link where I can find it and not to your homepage.)
6. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama by email. (3 entries)
7. Vote for us at TopMommyBlogs.com (1 entry per vote per day)
8. Enter one of my other giveaways. (1 entry per giveaway and let me know what giveaway)
9. Leave a relevant comment on a nongiveaway post during the duration of this giveaway. ( 1 entry make sure you tell me where to find it)
10. Subscribe to Adventures of the Domesticated Mama in a reader. (2 entries)




This giveaway will end November 24th at 11:59 pm CST. Winner will be chosen at random via random.org.








*This product was provided to me free of charge for purpose of this review. This is my honest opinion of this product and no monetary compensation was received for my opinion.*

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