Boudreaux's Butt Paste - Wonder Cream

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.

At my baby shower for Big J I received all the usual types of diaper creams, but then one day my MIL cam over and brought me Boudreaux's Butt Paste. At first I laughed, who wouldn't I mean the name is brilliant but she told me I needed to try it because it was the best cream out there. I gave it a try and never turned back. Nothing else was used on Big J's and now Little J's bums.

Boudreaux's Butt Paste would clear up diaper rashes in a day and goes on with ease. It is also a great consistency, not too think and not to thin, perfect coverage.

Until my Mil walked in that day I had never heard of Boudreaux's Butt Paste but now I see it in stores, in magazine ads, in articles and on other blogs. I also make sure that it is included in any baby shower gifts that I give. I want to pass on the knowledge to other mothers.

Boudreaux's Butt Paste was specifically formulated by a pharmacist with direction from a respected pediatrician to provide effective diaper rash care and is pediatrician recommended

Boudreaux's Butt Paste Features:

Goes on and cleans off easily
Available in convenient sizes
Flip top cap (tubes)
Handy travel size
Pleasant scent
Skin protectant

16% Zinc Oxide
Peruvian Balsam
Treats diaper rash and soothes irritated skin

Want to experience it for yourself? You can request a Free sample of  Boudreaux's Butt Paste. I highly recommend that you give it a try!

Printable Santa Letters Review and Giveaway

I love Christmas and it has become even more memorable now that I have my two children to share it with. There is nothing like seeing the joy in a child's eyes when they learn about Santa Clause. Big J now gets that Santa is wonderful (and brings presents) and I love to create great memories for her. Thanks to Family Review Network I got to review Printable Santa Letters from Printable Santa Letters .Com which will give me another special thing to share with my girls.

About Printable Santa Letters

PrintableSantaLetters.com was started by two moms with young kids. Their goal is to make it easy for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and teachers to share the magic of Santa Claus with children. They offer a fast, easy and affordable way for anyone to become one of Santa's elves.

Simply choose the text of your letter and a background image (6 images to choose from). Then fill in the blanks. You'll be shown a preview of your Santa letter, which you can approve, or you can go back and try another letter or design. It just takes a few minutes.

Once you're satisfied, you can choose one of their three Santa letter packages, from the basic package with just a letter and an envelope for only $3.99, or one of our larger packages that include extra goodies such as a personalized Nice List Certificate or an autographed photo of Santa. You'll receive a link to instantly download your products and then you can print them right from your computer. It's easy, fun, and will save you money over the full-service Santa letter sites.

My Thoughts: The fact that I had my item right away was great and I also have the option to print more in case something happens. You simply fill out the easy questionnaire and then save and print. You can also choose from 6 designs which is nice and there are a few different choices of letters. I choose the New Sibling Letter for Big J since this will be Little J’s first Christmas and I know Big J will get a kick out of the letter mentioning her sister. I also liked that you got to choose a gift that “Santa” mentions in the letter. I am also thinking of creating the First Christmas Letter for Little J.

Here are some of the items I created for Big J, but shhhhh don't tell her.

Envelope

Buy it:
The letters can be purchased and downloaded online and printed from your computer. There are three packages to choose from, the smallest package is$3.99, the next is $6.99 and the largest is $8.99. Once you have purchased your letters you can immediately download the templates and print them off or you can later access them from the website using the letter retrieval on the side. An email with your download links will also be sent to you so you can print them at any time.

Win it:
 One lucky reader is going to win the same printable Santa letters package that I reviewed (the large package)! This giveaway will begin on Nov. 16 and end on Nov. 22. This giveaway is open worldwide. The winner will be chosen via random.org and notified by email and have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.


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Tell me a tradition that you do for Christmas. We bake a cake for baby Jesus.


 I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Whirl-a-Style Review

I hate to deal with hair, I have so much of it and it is crazy, frizzy and curly I am just not sure what to do with it. Now I also have Big J’s hair to deal with although hers is a lot thinner then mine it is still curly and crazy. (We like to say we have Crazy Hair.) We were given the opportunity to review the Whirl-A-Style (Jumbo Medium size) and I was very excited, finally something different and easy to do with my hair. I tried it on my hair a few times and just could not get it to work, I came to the conclusion that I have so much hair I need two. The website does advise that some hair types may need two and they are made to snap together. I decided to try it on Big J’s hair and it worked great! It created the perfect little bun on the top of her head. This will work great if decide on enrolling her in dance lessons.

The strength of Whirl-a-Style is in the tool! Whirl-a-Style is a hairstyling product that addresses the versatile needs of women with active “on the go” lifestyles. This is a useful and easy device that allows the hair to be pulled back in a twist or bun without the use of bobby pins or claw clips. Each Whirl-a-Style Hairstyler device has a special slit through the center of the product where the hair is pulled, then rolled and styled as desired. Its simple, unique design does not pull hair or add weight to the head, both of which have been known to cause discomfort and headaches with other products.

Whirl-a-Style Hairstylers are made from a synthetic material which grips the hair without tangling it. They do not damage hair as some of the tight twists and knots worn by many of the younger women, have been known to do. Whirl-a-Style has proven to be effective for people in the military, airlines and all other uniformed occupations where there is a need to keep your hair up while on active duty. Whirl-a-Style is also in demand by the dance industry, where a dancers hair must be kept up while performing.

Whirl-a-Style is available in 5 different sizes and 12 exciting colors. You may be wondering why there are 5 different sizes? It is all with reason. Each size is designed to fit your specific hair type and your desired hairstyle. Click here to check out which Whirl-a-Style will be perfect for YOU!

Some hairstyles will require the use of only a few Whirl-a-Styles while other creative hair designs may require as many as ten. The number of Whirl-a-Style devices used will depend on the effect and style desired. You will be able to select from a wide variety of colors to complement the mood and look of your choice.



Want to purchase a Whirl-a-Style?

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Jumbo Large $10.00


(Sorry no picture)  Jumbo Medium $9.50

Large $9.50

Mini $10.00


(Sorry no picture) Small $9.00



I received the jumbo medium Whirl-a-Style for review purposes. All opinions are mine and 100% honest.

My computer is toast

Brought my laptop to Geek Squad today and they think it is the motherboard in my laptop. It is under 2 years old!!!! Now I have to decide if I want to spend the $500 to fix it or just get a new computer. Leaning towards just getting a new desktop computer. So that is why I have not been blogging and will not be able to blog as much. I have to use my husband's computer or try and do some at work. (Which is what I am doing now)

Thanks

Shadow at the Water’s Edge - Nancy Drew Review

I was selected by Her Interactive to be an AmbassadHer and received the game – Shadow at the Water’s Edge, part of the Nancy Drew series. This game works with both PC and MAC. I love Nancy Drew and have played a number of games and read many of the books. I have also been able to share this love with my bonus daughter and cannot wait to share them with Big J & Little J when they are bigger of course. Big J will watch me play now, but sometimes it can be a little scary so I do not let her watch that often.

In the 23rd game of the series Nancy Drew heads to Japan to where she is staying at a traditional ryokan (inn) for a little R&R with Bess & George. (For anyone new to Nancy Drew, Bess & George are Nancy’s best girlfriends.) When reports of a vengeful ghost start scaring away guests, Nancy’s vacation takes a turn into terror!

Playing as Nancy Drew you will immerse yourself in Japanese culture by learning about origami, tea ceremonies and calligraphy. (So far I have tried my hand at calligraphy, it is tough!) I actually love the little side games that you can play in the Nancy Drew games; it keeps things interesting and adds a little change to the game.

(This is the calligraphy mini game)

One of the best features, I think, in Nancy Drew games is the ability to automatically try again if you make a fatal mistake. This allows players to take certain risks and try different things in the game without worrying that they will have to start from the beginning again. You also have the ability to choose from two different difficulty levels, Senior or Junior. I usually play the junior level because you get a check list of things that need to be done, this way you do not have to take notes while playing. This is especially good for me because many times I am interrupted while playing or sometimes unable to play for a few days. The checklist ensures that I can catch up easier. Nancy also has a journal where you can read about suspects, places, events, etc.

Want the Game?

Purchase fromAmazon.com $19.82 (Rating is 10+)

Do you have an iPad, iPhone or iPad Touch and love Nancy Drew? Her Interactive just announced that they will be releasing Nancy Drew Mobile Mysteries: Shadow Ranch. Part book part game, this Nancy Drew novel comes to life, branching in different directions with every choice you make. Inspired by the best selling Nancy Drew PC game this mystery is scheduled to be released on December 1, 2010.

Features:

• Seven different stores with multiple endings

• Reader interacts with the story by making decisions for Nancy

• Different mini games to play and enjoy

• Find collectible items throughout the game to keep in your souvenir case

• Share your adventure online with friend via Facebook

Stay tuned for more information on Nancy Drew and Her Interactive

Megan Gaiser President and CEO

Her Interactive

As president and CEO of Her Interactive, the pioneer in popular mystery gaming, designed for girls and women, Megan Gaiser sets corporate and product strategy and ensures smooth company operations. Under her stewardship, Her Interactive (HI) has grown from a boutique company to an emerging competitor with the globally-loved Nancy Drew franchise games sales topping seven million units world wide. The Nancy Drew PC franchise has been #1 in the U.S. five years running. Her Interactive has garnered 20 consecutive Parents' Choice Awards. Megan has been named one of the "Game Industry's 100 Most Influential Women" by Next Generation and "Top 10 Most Influential Women of the Decade" by Gaming Angels. She also received the 2010 Microsoft Women in Games award.

Prior to Her Interactive in 1997, Ms. Gaiser spent 11 years producing award-winning film documentaries, winning many awards, including 15 Cine Golden Eagle awards, three New York festival awards, and the International Documentary Milano Award. She also spent time on the Microsoft team as a Producer.

 
I received Nancy Drew Shadow at Water's Edge for review purposes as part of the Her Interactive AmbassadHer (and Him) program. All opinions expressed are my own and 100% honest.