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Winner of the Mama Wants Her Body Back giveaway

LimpyJo said:
I already follow you! Oh, and here is my email, I forgot in the first comment:
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Unique Baby Shower Gift - Cradle Rock Lullabies Review & Giveaway

We are a big music family and are trying to instill that love into Big J and Little J. We typically just have the usually lullabies, but after awhile I am ready for something different. Then I was sent Cradle Rock lullabies. Right now there are three available, Kenny Chesney, Michael Jackson and Johnny Cash.

“The ‘Cradle Rock' lullabies are unlike any other in the marketplace today, since we wanted to focus on iconic artists and albums that appeal to music fans across a wide variety of genres,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Brash Music. “Each project is produced with child and parent in mind, so the melodic structure and tempo of each song stays true to the original.” Jones says most lullaby releases are a collection of hits or compilations by various artists. “While some projects in the Cradle Rock series follow a compilation model, most are replications of entire albums in lullaby form. Additional Cradle Rock albums in development include U2’s “The Joshua Sleep Tree,” Black Eyed Peas’ “Sleep-pea Hits” as well as lullaby albums inspired by Nickelback, Carrie Underwood and The Eagles to name a few.  (I am so getting The Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback!!)

I love these CDs, they are soft and great for babies, but something that I can hum along too and something NEW!! I am also thinking of giving one to my friend who is expecting her first baby in February.

Want to purchase one for a baby shower (or yourself?)
‘Cradle Rock' CDs$11.98 (Includes CD and downloadable version)


Of course you can also WIN ONE here! (Winner's choice- Open to US and Canada.) 
Giveaway ends on December 12th and will be chosen by random.com. Winner has 48 hours to respond.

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"This post was written for Family Review Network & Cradle Rock who provided the complimentary product for review and giveaway in exchange for my honest opinions. All opinions are mine and 100% honest."

Episencial "Mommy Party" - Great relief for Little J's Eczema

I love to try new items and love to share with my friends so I was so excited to be picked to host a Episencial Mommy Party. Episencial is a new all natural skincare line for babies and children. I was equally excited because Little J has very bad eczema and I have been looking for new products to use on her skin. Before I even talk about the product let me say that the soothing cream worked wonders! Even her daycare mentioned how great the cream was and cleared her skin up very fast.

Episencial is the first and only professional-quality, all natural skincare system created specifically for the unique developing skin type of babies and kids. Free from the bad stuff like parabens, phthalates and fragrances, Episencial products are loaded with all-natural goodness and healthy organics. Plus, these gentle, newborn safe formulas feature an exclusive skin immune complex™ to boost the skin’s immune functions and help the body ward off illnesses. Packaged in recycled and sustainable materials, and manufactured using solar power, Episencial products are good for your babies, kids and the planet.

Let's not forget how adorable the packaging is!! How do you go wrong with Eric Carle and images from The Very Hungry Caterpillar?

My Kit included (For me)

• Playful Foaming Wash - which is so gentle and great for Little J's skin!
• Sweet Dreams Bubble Bath - Have not tried yet but I am sure Big J will love it
• Better Body Butter - I have actually used this one myself.
• Soothing Cream - Or as I like to call it miracle cream! This is fantastic and I know eczema is tricky because the same thing does not work for everyone but this is worth a try if you or your child suffers.
• Nurturing Balm - Made for the diaper area
• Sunny Sunscreen SPF 35 - Always something we need in a house full of pale people!
• Protective Face Balm - This has also been great since Little J is really starting to teeth and the balm helps her chapped chin, cheeks and lips.

In addition every guest also received a goody bag with items. (Below are some assemble pictures)

I really cannot say how much I love the soothing balm from Episencial. As a mother it is great to finally find something that stops my baby from scratching and scratching her little body.

I want to thank Episencial and Mommy Parties for introducing me to this line of skincare products and allowing me to share it with others!

 I received the product line for myself and samples for my guests from Episencial and Mommy Parties. All opinions expressed are my own and 100% honest. I learned about Mommy Parties from Mom Select

Mama Wants Her Body Back – Review and Giveaway

After nine months (ok almost 10 months) I am very ready for my pre baby body back. In reality I know that I will never have that body back since pregnancy changes so much and I am ok with that, but I do want to be healthier and slimmer then am I at this point. I finally caved a couple weeks ago and purchased new clothes because I was so tired of wearing maternity clothes or rubber bands on my pants button!!! When I saw that Family Review Networkwas offering the chance to review the workout program Mama Wants Her Body Back I filled out the form and crossed my fingers. I was so ecstatic when I received the DVD which also included a guide with a food journal and healthy food choices and a sculpting band.

Mama Wants Her Body Backwas created by Lisa Druxman who also started Stroller Strides and Fit4Baby. Lisa has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. Over the last decade, Lisa’s one and only focus has been working with moms to help them get fit and lose weight. Lisa’s takes her expertise in pre and post natal fitness to the next level and precision sculpts arms, abs and butts. This fitness program is intended specially for moms and addresses the biological changes to the body that occur throughout pregnancy. Best of all it is designed for all fitness levels, starting at the most basic and gradually adding intensity.

The Mama Wants Her Body Back program includes three 20-minute total body workouts and a bonus DVD of three 10-minute abs workouts. There is also a program guide to help you keep a schedule. The program is designed to target you posture, core, pelvic floor muscles and your abs, all of which are greatly effected when you have children.

I love the work outs and I really love the fact that they are short so I can squeeze them in whenever possible. Everyone who has children knows how hard it can be to fit in one more thing during the day and this program is designed just for that. Sadly I have not gotten into a routine yet but hope to soon and then look out for great new pictures of me and weight loss updates!!! (Nothing like putting the pressure on myself, but I need it.)

Want one?
The program can be purchased at Mama Wants Her Body Back

But One Lucky Reader of my blog is going to win what I received!! (Open to US only) Giveaway ends on December 8th at midnight. Winner will be choosen by random.org and have 24 hours to respond to the e-mail.

Mandatory Entry (Must be completed before extra entries) Tell me why you want the Mama Wants Her Body Back System. (Leave a comment below with an e-mail address)

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This post was written for Family Review Network & Savvier who provided the complimentary product for review & giveaway in exchange for my honest opinions. Thank you all for reading and entering!!!

Yum Yum Dishes Coupon Code - Great Gift- UPDATED

Remember my Yum Yum Dishes review? No well you can Go Here to take a look. Well they have a coupon code for $5.00 off a set of dishes ordered before December 5th. These would make a great hostess or office present!!!

They have extended the code until December 19th !

To redeem, enter Coupon Code HOLIDAY in the shopping cart.