Monday, October 29, 2012

Holiday Gift Guide for the Mom in your life. TommeeTippee Cups + Explora review!!







Anyone with a toddler knows and can totally relate to how annoying children's cups can be. 
Although necessary, let's say even IF your child is not incredibly picky about them, there are still several other issues that can arise, including but not limited to:

  • Availability,
  • Design,
  • Price,
  • Quality,
  • Shape

and of course most importantly,    performance.

In all of these categories, Tommee Tippee excels!! A+!
You see, they sent me a ton of cups a few months ago. (See above?)
And so began my incredibly long (sorry about that Tommee Tippeee, btw) BUT ALSO thorough evaluation of them.
Here is our dilemma about cups.
Back in the day, Devonny would only take NUK cups.
Nuk cups she LOVED. BUT-- as much as she loved them, they had to go.
 They were too expensive for 1 bottle. And although they are widely available, they never seem to be stocked. Apparently a popular choice in my area, anyway.

BUT-- they look like bottles. Which is a problem when your walking around with a toddler, it kinda looks bad. You don't want to be "that mom" that everyone judges, trust me.
Our Favorite cup is the cup on the middle top row there. That's the one I only got one of. It's called an Tommee Tippee Explora Water Bottle
As if that weren't bad enough, the Nuk's were a problem with us because she would bite the silicone nipples, causing them to spill horribly. Never-mind the fact of her ingesting pieces of them.
Plus, I could never find replacement nipples for the cups anywhere!!!

So, thus began a problem of owning about at least 70$ in NUK cups. How is that a problem? I had a very uneven percentage of cups vs nipples. She also liked to shove her fingers down into the soft nipples.. stretching out the holes, & I ended up with so much brown chocolate milk stains everywhere!!!

  (Did I mention how picky she is? She only drinks chocolate milk.)

So when I discovered Tommee Tippee through my good friends, Jessie C & Courteney, they passed along the useful info needed to review the cups... And since they both loved theirs I figured I'd give these cups a try!!!

First of all, I was not expecting all the cups they would send! Good grief guys! Thanks so much!

You can probably buy Tommee Tippee at your local Target store. It's for sale at mine!

Back to the main features that a cup must have to be a good cup in our house! .... I was tickled when I discovered, in my reviewing of the cups, that Tommee Tippee covers all the areas I touched on at the beginning of this blog post.

Availability, widely available- easily for most countries (check yours now!) you can find them at Target, Toys R Us, Babies R Us!
Design, so cute. My favorite cups yet. They are subtle , yet easily matched with other colors. And the design is all about helping you, by growing with baby too! (Explora is TRULY spillproof, which is an issue I had with the cups before them.) 

Plus + have you seen these cups? The designs are so cute, for the boys & the girls products. Their pacifiers too, being functional and cute together is enough for a recommendation from me!

Price? They are competitively priced with other cups, as far as cost goes... in most cases- less than other cups. Especially when you consider most of them are sold in sets of two for around 7$.


Quality ... they work exceptionally, better than expected in fact. I love that they're simple to snap together! Interchangeable with one another's lids and valves too.
Did I mention that they are completely dishwasher safe? I've found even the pieces innards of the cup are fine in the silverware basket of my dishwasher- which is pretty close the heating eye that heats and dries the dishes.
Shape is easily held and maneuvered by my child, who is 2 and has normal dexterity.

And of course most importantly, performance. They don't leak, and cant really be squeezed and jostled out of place. I have seen it happen on the rare occasion, but it was usually due to something I did wrong.
(IE: Forget to put it in at all, or insert it all the way.)

I didn't like the straw cups as much as the hard spout lids, but they were much loved by Miss Devonny. (All of them, actually! )

I am now training her to drink with kids lidless cups, since she is getting older. She's still to young to do just that though. And for those times when she is in my car, or watching a movie in the living room floor with a pillow.... I will always reach for one of these and I'm ever so grateful to the company for sending them to me!  :)

This concludes my review of the Tommee Tippee Cups. I love them, and will not switch! I will recommend this brand to all my friends and family, and I suggest you try them, as I know you'll love them too!

If you have a Mom with a young toddler on your holiday shopping list, you should do her a favor and buy her a bag full of these cups. It's a gift to her and her kid, and I'm sure both will appreciate the gesture.


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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.

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#giveaway + #HolidayGiftGuide for the Athlete in your family. Ease & Recovery by Immunoviva 11/15







Formulated from nature's most potent sources of nutrients — fruit and herb seeds — Immuno-Viva's natural power cannot be disguised. Meet the family...
I got the chance to review this amazing supplement called Recovery!

  • Exercise and related muscle soreness and fatigue*
  • Increased energy levels*
  • Training harder*
  • Fighting free radical activity*


With a potent blend of seven all-natural seed flowers, Recovery contains possibly the broadest range of antioxidant activity available in a single product.* It can help fight free radicals.
To view the Supplement Facts panel click here.
Product InformationRecovery Capsules
Amount60 capsules, 650 mg each
Serving Size2 capsules daily
Servings per Container30
Retail Price
$19.95

I also got to try the Ease capsules (not the liquid, although the same liquid is IN the capsules).

Ease Liquid contains all natural red raspberry and black cumin seed oils extracted through our exclusive cold press process and Ease Capsules contain all natural red raspberry, flax, and black cumin seed oils.
To view the Ease Liquid Supplement Facts panel click here.
To view the Ease Capsules Supplement Facts panel click here.
Immuno-Viva® Ease uses all natural ingredients to offer powerful support for healthy joints.* You don't have to live life on the sidelines. Ease may help*:
  • Support joint health*
  • Promote better flexibility*

Amount120 capsules, 1000 mg each
Serving Size4 capsules daily
Servings per Container30
Retail Price
$39.95




My opinion of the products.
Both of the product did have an aftertaste. That's to say that after you take it, you can "taste" it (lightly) later/throughout the day.
Although the aftertaste did not bother me, I can see where the flavor of Ease would bother some.
I honestly think, that the benefits of taking these ingredients far surpasses the light aftertaste. 
I loved both of the products, and did notice improvements that are claimed by the product's maker: Immunoviva!
In fact- you can buy these products in their combo packs!!

Athlete/Joint Health Combo

When taken together on a daily basis, a combination of Ease and Recovery offers joint and muscle support that athletes need to help perform their best.* You don't have to live life on the sidelines, Immuno-Viva can keep you in the game.

Since I am suffering from a lateral shift, I think I probably should've reviewed core
My physical therapist says that my core is weak, and it's disrupting my hips.

Renew Anti-Aging Serum is also up my alley! I have horrible skin, and I am interested to see if this products works as good as Ease & Recovery did for me.
Overall, I am 100% glad I stumbled upon this brand's products, and they've found a lifelong fan in me. I know that you'll love this product just as much as I did and I do recommend it to you. If you have a hardcore athlete in your family, this is a must have on your Christmas.Holiday's shopping list!

Did you know you can buy Immuno Viva on Drugstore.com? Ang that they're having a sale on natural products - 20%. Go get 'em!

If you want to learn even more, please check out their ask the doctors FAQ section!!

You can win 2 of the products reviewed in this giveaway! Lucky you! Enter below using the Rafflecopter! The giveaway is over on 11/15 or when the widget stops taking entries. If for some reason the widget is not showing, please try refreshing the page. If there are no "outages" on the Rafflecopter FB page, then try switching browsers. IE: If you normally use Chrome, try Firefox, or vice versa. If you still cannot get it to work, try hitting me up on my FB page's wall! Good luck to all who enter.
Us only, 18+.
Thanks to the sponsor for the giveaway and review!!!


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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.

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Madison Op Art Multi Sateen Maggie with a MSRP of $298









It's getting close to the big holiday shopping season already! This year has just flown by! 

Everyone waits for Black Friday to get the absolute best deals in town, but this year, we're bringing you a pre-holiday shopping event to give you a chance to win one of 3 prizes to kick off your holiday shopping. This giveaway is hosted by:  Dixieland Mom Product Reviews and co-hosted by: Swank Savings, Frugal Diva Frenzy, Coupon Hauls, Freebie SpotX and Leetle Baby




We will have 3 lucky winners that will win one of these prizes. 










We are giving away a Coach Handbag valued at $298. 












I love Coach! My favorite handbag is a Coach and I wouldn't trade it for anything! Winner will receive this Madison Op Art Multi Sateen Maggie with a MSRP of $298. 






Our next prize is a XBox 360-Holiday Bundle MSRP-$299






Comes with XBox Console, Controller, Kinect and 2 Games rated E. 







What kid wouldn't be excited to find this under the tree?? 












Finally we are giving away a Kindle Fire. This is a perfect gift for just about anyone on your list this year.  I love reading, and the Kindle Fire gives you so much more than just books! 






This prize is a 32 GB Kindle Fire HD with a MSRP of $249. 












Entry is easy, just enter on the Giveaway Tools form below.  There are not a lot of mandatory entries, however, those must be completed and will be verified.




This giveaway is open to residents of the US only and you must be 18+ to enter. Giveaway begins on October 26th 2012 at 11:59 PM Eastern time, and ends on November 24th 2012 at 11:59 PM, Eastern time. 

Winners will be chosen on or before November 30th, 2012 and will be notified via email.  Winner has 48 hours to respond to winning email, if no response is received, winner will forfeit the prize and a new winner will be chosen. 

Thank you for entering and Good Luck! 






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North American Country Inns and Suites



Fall is the perfect time to get away- great weather, not too hot or buggy, the beautiful fall foliage, and fall foods are some of my personal favorites. I love long weekends this time of year, and highly recommend grabbing the spouse and kids, hitting the road, and finding an interesting destination.

One thing you never want to worry about when you travel, is the sort of hotel you will wind up staying in. It can be hard to book online- so many places "fluff" the reviews by having friends and family members post positive ones, and people generally only post ratings on hotels if they loved it or truly hated it. Sometimes I read them and am amazed at the crazy things people will write about.

It can sometimes be simpler to stick with a hotel brand that you know, like Country Inn and Suites. I would venture to say that no matter where you plan to stay, there will be a location nearby (even out of the USA, they have quite a presence). More then once, I have ended up in a hotel that was pretty "rough", had beds that looked like they had never been deep

Love of Fashion Giveaway



Tons of entries allowed/possible and a great prixe to grab for yourself or to tuck away for Christmas!

StyleLately.com brings you all the latest trends and hottest collection of fashion jewelry and accessories for 40-70% off!


For the Love of Fashion Giveaway hosted by Mom Powered Media








Four lucky readers will receive one of the following: $50 Nordstrom Gift Card, $50 Old Navy Gift Card, $50 H&M Gift Card and $50 Forever 21 Gift Card!


Giveaway ends November 12th at 11:59pm, open to US residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner Giveaway


Neato Robotics

Welcome to the  Neato Robotics giveaway event hosted by Real Mom Reviews. If you are anything like me there is just simply not enough time in the day to get everything done. Cleaning sometimes takes a back burner and there are days that I wish there was some way I could automatically clean my floors. Now there is!

Neato XV-21

The Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner is specially designed for pet owners and allergy sufferers. With the most powerful suction of any robot vacuum, the XV-21 picks up dirt, debris, and even the toughest pet hair. The Neato XV-21′s special filter retains more than three times the amount of fine dust particles as standard filters, which is perfect for removing allergens from the home. A new combination bristle and blade brush improves the pick-up of pet hair, dander and fibers.

Of note from CaseyColette ( L of E!~) I ALSO own one and I love mine too! Mine is the older model, as this one has just been released and is still brand new! I definitely recommend one. I have tile floors, with deep grout and two MESSY little girls, and my Neato (I call her my "Best Friend"!) cleans my floor daily and FILLS up the reservoir  It grosses me out honestly to know that much stuff is in my floor, but helps me rest easier knowing it got it all up for me, and I didn't have to lift more than ONE finger (To press the start button!)

One super lucky reader will win a Neato XV-21 Automatic Vacuum Cleaner to enter all you need to do is fill out the Rafflecopter form below!  Please make sure you read the Giveaway Rules before you enter!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Key of Awesome! (playlist)

Maroon 5 Payphone PARODY: Game of Thrones! Key Of Awesome #59

#craveability in Arbys new Turkey Roasters - Grand Turkey Club

Arbys new Turkey Roasters - Grand Turkey Club
Enjoy Freshly Sliced Turkey Served Hot on a Warm Toasted Bun.

or Follow the brand on Twitter: https://twitter.com/arbys
Thanksgiving Day is on ThursdayNovember 22, 2012.


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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.

“This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Arby’s blogging program. The opinions and
ideas expressed here are my own.”

This weekend, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 - NICK JR. CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH MARATHON OF PRESCHOOL FAVORITES INCLUDING BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF YO GABBA GABBA!


NICK JR. CELEBRATES HALLOWEEN WITH MARATHON OF PRESCHOOL FAVORITES INCLUDING BRAND-NEW EPISODE OF YO GABBA GABBA! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
New Yo Gabba Gabba! “Gooble” Features Leslie Hall, Greg Hawkes, Biz Markie, Mark Mothersbaugh and Musical Guests Mariachi El Bronx

Preschoolers will go on spooktacular adventures with their favorite Nick Jr. friends during a Halloween-themed marathon on Sunday, Oct. 28.  The marathon will feature a brand-new episode of Yo Gabba Gabba! premiering at 8 p.m. (ET) on Nick Jr.  In the episode, “Gooble,” the Gabba gang throws a costume party to cheer up their sad friend Gooble.  Guest stars include Leslie Hall, Greg Hawkes, Biz Markie, Mark Mothersbaugh and musical guests Mariachi El Bronx.  Yo Gabba Gabba! is created by Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz and is produced by The Magic Store and W!LDBRAIN Entertainment.  


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Soft Scrub & Purex with Oxi Stain Lifters #giveaway

CLOSED!!!

Hello READERS, and Purex lovers alike!!!


The NEW Purex plus Oxi Sweepstakes is up and running! With up to $6,000 in prizes!!!
The Sweepstakes comes to an end November 30th!
In other news, say "I want to win" to be considered for a winning prize of ONE of the Two coupons seen pictured below.
THE GIVEAWAY!  Ends 10/30 at NOON, one entry per person. Giveaway closes at NOON!

2 winners, 1 free bottle of Purex each ( COUPON for FREE bottle, or $6.00 off!) 2 winners each get one coupon, I only have 2 coupons to giveaway. I absolutely love the new Purex plus Oxi and it works fabulously on stains, btw!
Y'all think I have enough Purex?! We love this stuff!  My fave though is the new Purex Plus Oxi!!!! But I also like the Lavender too, I'm a sucker for Lavender though!!!

Please understand, I will reiterate it, each winner gets only ONE free coupon for $6.00 off Purex PLUS Oxi!
All you have to do is state "I want to win!" and on October 30th at NOON Eastern -- I'll come back here and pick 2 winners to mail coupons to!
I have a general update for you on all the current Giveaways/Sweepstakes on the Purex Website! 
Scare Away Stains with Purex plus Oxi
Runs through 10/15-11/16
There will be one (1) Prize. The Prize winner will receive $1,000 in the form of a check or gift card and a (1) year supply of Purex plus Oxi detergent in the form of 10 “Free Coupons” valued at up to $6.00 per coupon.
Sweepstakes Link: http://www.purex.com/scare-away-stains-sweepstakes

Save Big on Appliances + Win a Whirlpool Washer & Dryer from Purex
Runs through 10/15-11/9
The promotion allows users to sign up for special savings on Whirlpool appliances.  There will be one (1) Prize. The Prize winner will receive a 4.3 cu. ft. Whirlpool Duet® Steam Front Load Washer with Precision Dispense Ultra, a 7.4 cu. ft. Whirlpool Duet® Steam Electric Dryer with Advanced Moisture Sensing and pedestals. Prize includes delivery and set in place only. Installation and removal of old appliances are not included.
The sweepstakes is hosted as a Facebook fangate.  Participants are asked to "Like" Purex before they can enter.
Facebook Sweepstakes Link: https://www.facebook.com/purex/app_452142488162998






Also, before I forget!!! I have been so busy with this cold I have that will not go away, this busy holiday blogging season,
 Giana's gymnastics and my physical therapy and back problems, that it has become harder for me to sit in this 
computer chair to blog because of pain from my Sciatica and Lateral Shift that I just haven't told you about all the great 
Soft Scrub products that Purex had sent out to me.
If you looking for a great cleaner, look no further. I even used thew Soft Scrub gel spray to clean my white front door 
(you might've seen it in numerous pictures on the blog) anyway- I absolutely love this product and want to thank the 
Purex Insiders for sending it to me. I passed those coupons off to some close personal friends, who are always helping 
me with babysitting, and told them to spread the bZZ! Also, a regular entrant of mine ended up with one by Surprise too!
 Like I said, I keep meaning to blog about it, but I am in over my head this time on the blog posts that are due, and I am 
slowly but surely playing catch up. I liked both Soft Scrub sprays and I adore the typical "Soft Scrub" that we all know 
and love from childhood. The abrasive white scrub, that my Mom used to make me scrub the bathroom with on alternating 
Sundays, is also good on the kitchen stove too! But of the 3, I like this new Gel Spray because it isn't so runny, and a 
little goes a long way! Plus it's not too expensive, it's price is just right!
If you see it in store, I do advise you to try it!

Thanks for reading Locomotion of Expressions, and don't forget to check out all the Giveaways, here on L of E!~

Also, don't forget to check out this great promo Soft Scrub is running on FB called " We'll Trade You"
In it, you will trade cleaning tips for a chance to have your tip chosen and they are giving away a TON of Free Product 
Coupons. Each period the area wanting cleaning tips changes, for instance, in the beginning it was Outdoor, it changed
 to wanting tips for Kitchen on Sept 26th, There are a few more days left to submit tips for Bathroom, then next week 
submit your tips for Garage cleaning, last but not least- after Nov 7th, you can submit Unique Uses til the coupon 
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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” The opinions expressed in this post are entirely my own. Your experience with the product may differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner(s) their prize(s). For more information read my rules/disclosure policy.
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DON'T FORGET to check out the  NEW Purex plus Oxi Sweepstakes !!!