Belli Skin Care Review

Moms don’t always get the recognition they deserve! However, Mother’s Day is the one day out of the year, children rummage through stores trying to choose the perfect gift that best reflects the love for one of the most cherished ladies in their lives. With the economy causing many to take a long, hard look at their spending patterns, this year’s Mother’s Day gifts should be heartfelt so that it is remembered forever! Insisting that all mothers deserve the appropriate recognition for the full-time job of being a mom, Belli Motherhood and Pregnancy Essentials Kit’s are perfect for flaunting motherhood.

Experience total pampering for your body and mind with Belli Pregnancy Pampering Collection. Indulge and soothe your skin with our four favorite pregnancy products. Ease your mind with the knowledge that Belli helps promote safe pregnancies, guarding against ingredients linked to birth defects. Because that’s what Belli is all about: pampered protection.

Includes: Pampered Pregnancy Body Wash 4 oz, All Day Moisture Body Lotion 4 oz., Elasticity Belly Oil 2 oz. and Skin Smoothing Body Exfolaitor.

I had my hubby rub the Foot Relief Cream and the All Day Moisture Body Loition on for “review” and love the smell and the feeling of the creams. The Foot Relief cream is a combination of peppermint, Tea Tree Oil and Shea Butter and smells like peppermint.  The Body Loition has a fresh Lemony smell consisting of Lemon Oil, Chamomile, Shea Butter. Very soothing. The best part about the kit is you can get your husband to pamper you, smell good and relax at the same time. The prices are very reasonable too. So Moms, you need to show your hubbies this post for ideas for Mother’s Day!  You can buy the Motherhood kit, Pregnancy Kit, and baby products at www.belliskincare.com.

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Elizabeth Grant Review and Giveaway

I reviewed some of Elizabeth Grant’s skin care line for my Holiday Guide and fell in love with her products. Celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez use her products and that is another reason I am impressed because they have the money and fame to use any product they want. Elizabeth uses Biocollasis technology and I included the information about Biocollasis and how it works from the website below.

The creams go on so smoothly and aren’t greasy.  The cream absorbs quickly and gives you an instant glow. My husband even commented on that part. My skin feels much firmer too! I tend to have oily skin especially in the summer, so it is prone to breakouts, but I haven’t had a problem using Elizabeth Grant products. I am very impressed with the Biocollasis line. You can purchase Biocollasis Cellular Eye Cream and Serum, Caviar Rejuvenating Double Serum and Collegen Peel Off Mask on the website www.elizabethgrant.com just in time for Mothers Day!

Technology

Bio-genetically engineered to help redefine the appearance of skin, Biocollasis™ works from a cellular level to help strengthen collagen fibers and increase elasticity to elastin fibers making the skin appear firmer, smoother and less lined at the surface level.

Biocollasis™ helps to renew and revive skin cells. The infusion of the tri-peptides and proteins into

the skin cells results in a nutrient enriched epidermal cushion – smoothing out and plumping up the appearance of the skin. Dry lines, fine lines and coarse wrinkles appear radically diminished.

Biocollasis™ protects the skin from the environment combating the damaging free radicals at the cellular level. Free radicals are unstable molecules in the environment caused by pollution, smoking and ozone that damage the skin causing hyper-pigmentation marks and a dull sallow complexion. The EPF (Environmental Protection Factor) and antioxidants in Biocollasis™ give the skin a porcelain like complexion and inner radiance.

Biocollasis™ contains Elizabeth Grant’s exclusive Torricelumn™ – clinically proven to increase dermal hydration to 100% within 4 weeks. Dehydration is a key factor in skin aging. By increasing the epidermal hydration levels at the cellular level with Elizabeth Grant’s exclusive Torricelumn™ the skin appears younger, healthier and more resilient.

CONTEST

The Vitamin C Eye Cream is one of Elizabeth Grant’s bestsellers and I have TWO bottles ready to give to TWO Bookroom Review Readers! Worth $40.00. Lovely!

TO ENTER: Visit Elizabeth Grant Skin Quiz and and comment here what you found out about your skin type.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end MAY 10TH U.S. And Canada only please. Good Luck! Winners,Please respond within 48 hours to my e-mail.

Fun and Function Weighted Vest Review

I didn’t know anything about using Weighted Vests to help children with Autism until I was asked to review one for Fun and Function. I was happy to have the opportunity to learn about them and hopefully help parents learn about interventions for their children.  I posted below some statements I found about using weighted vest.  I can say that our five year old told me it “makes him feel better,” so I am thrilled with it.  I did some research on the internet for different kinds of weighted vests and I can certainly say that Fun and Function provides the cutest looking one.  The vest is also well made with Fleece, and comes with two pounds of bean bag weights.  You can use whatever amount recommended  and there are pockets in the back to place them.  Our son doesn’t even know they are there and no one else would notice either.  The only downfall, it picks up a lot of lint, but that is easy to brush off.
These vests come in the color Navy Blue in Small, Medium and Large.  We haven’t used it at school yet, but I wouldn’t have any problem with him wearing it because his peers wouldn’t notice there was anything different about his clothes.  I also found out if we and his IEP team felt he needed one, the school would pay for one for him to wear.  If your child would benefit from using a weighted vest, I would definitely utilize your IEP team. Remember this is a non-invasive therapeutic opportunity. Weighted vest research is in its infancy. Parents and therapists should try using the vest in many situations to determine what will and won’t work for each individual child. If your child is diagnosed with Autism, ADD, ADHD, or Hyperactivity, it’s worth researching. NOTE: Weighted vests are best used and “prescribed” under the direction of a trained Occupational Therapist. If you do not already have one and think your child may benefit from one, check to see if a local clinic, rehab facility, or school has an occupational therapist you can talk to and express your concerns. They will then determine if your child would benefit from an OT evaluation. They are doing some studies and below is some more information I found and linked below.

Many children with sensory processing disorders, autism, or ADHD show dramatic improvement in their ability to sit still and concentrate on tasks. These vests can be used before or during gross motor, heavy work, table top, classroom, or at-home activities, when their bodies need that extra input in order to perform tasks with sustained concentration

You can purchase the Vests as well as many other great resources at www.funandfunction.com

Have you checked out www.bykidsonly.com yet?  Here is what it all about as described from the website:

By Kids Only is committed to helping all children express their ides, and feel good about themselves. But first you have to get dressed, right? Of course.

Many children are sensitive to certain fabrics and styling, especially children with sensory processing disorder or autism. It can be tough to find clothes that are comfortable, easy to put on, and look good too.  Now your child can be part of the solution, and participate in the design process at By Kids Only

I love this idea!  Right now there are over 20 designs displayed that were conceived and drawn by kids.  Coming in June the clothes with the most votes will be for sale.  I picked a couple of my favorites below and posted them just to show you how imaginative the designs are.  The one on the right was designed by Fiona, with a Velcro closure for children who have a difficult time with fine motor skills.  You can have your child design a shirt and you never know, it may be selected!

GelPro Mothers Day Giveaway

Have you heard of kitchen mats made with Gel? I think they are one of the coolest inventions. I have one in front of my kitchen sink and I could stand there all day now. I love the feel of the mat and it is the most comfortable mat I have ever stood on! GelPro Mats would make a great gift for moms and dads.! And they are attractive and available in many different styles and colors. Here is what they say from their website.

Millions of people who love to cook experience pain in their feet and back from standing on hard, unforgiving kitchen flooring for extended periods of time. GelPro has solved this ergonomic problem with a line of stylish anti-fatigue floor mats manufactured with a soft, shock-absorbing gel core. The unique properties of the GelPro gel enable GelPro mats to provide the most comfortable surface to stand on, regardless of the type of hard flooring you have in your home. Whether you use it as a kitchen floor mat, a laundry room mat, a bathroom mat, or even as a utility mat in your garage, we are confident that after one try you will agree that GelPro has created the world’s most comfortable and attractive anti-fatigue floor mat.

You can purchase GelPro Mats on their website at www.gelpro.com.

CONTEST:

GelPro have generously offered to send one of Bookroom Reviews Readers your own GelPro Mat! You will love it!

TO ENTER: Visit GelPro.com and check out their fabulous products and comment here which style and color you like.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end MAY 9TH U.S. And Canada only please. Good Luck! Winners,Please respond within 48 hours to my e-mail

Thomas Talking Railway Giveaway

We are HUGE Thomas the Train fans in our house and so I was excited to hear that Learning Curve had added a fun new feature to their classic Thomas Train Set. Thomas Wooden Railway, the Talking Railway Series features Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology and brings the world of Thomas & Friends to life like never before. Basically NO BATTERIES!  How cool is that!  Compatible with the existing Thomas Wooden Railway system, the Talking Railway Series is made with the same quality wood craftsmanship and timeless appeal found in every Thomas Wooden Railway set. The new line features RFID sensors that are built into the engines and destinations. Depending on who passes by and whether or not Sir Topham Hatt is watching, different phrases and greetings will be played.

Kids driving an RFID enabled Thomas over the sensor on the track for instance, will hear Sir Tohpam Hatt say “Hello, Thomas you’re right on time!” Engines with the RFID chips will have their names printing in gold on the bottom of the chassis and they’ll also feature golden magnet connectors on the front and rear. For example, when Talking Railway Series Thomas passes through the Stop & Greet Station, Sir Topham Hatt identifies the engine and greets Thomas by name, saying, “Thomas, you are right on time!”

Currently you can buy and add Morgans Mine, Cranky the Crane, Discovery Set and the Stop and Greet Station to your railroad tracks. Nine engines are compatible with them. You can watch a demo and learn more about the Talking Railways Series at Learning Curves Website. Did you know they also have a page of ideas on how to design your tracks? I highly recommend their wooden track, we have had ours for three years now and it is built to last.

CONTEST

Learning Curve is generously giving one of Bookroom Reviews Readers a prize package of Cranky the Crane Destination (pictured above) and one of the Talking Engines to go with it! A value of $90.00! AWESOME!

TO ENTER: Visit Learning Curve and check out their other fabulous products and comment here what else you would want to buy for your little ones.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end MAY 8TH U.S. And Canada only please. Good Luck! Winners,Please respond within 48 hours to my e-mail.

New Moon Wolf Pack Revealed

TEAM WOLF PACK ANYONE???  WOW!

Four actors (all with Native American heritage) have been pumping up for playing a gang of werewolves in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, the sequel to last year’s supernatural sensation.

The shirtless gang pictured left to right via USA Today: Paul (Alex Meraz), Sam (Chaske Spencer), Jared (Bronson Pelletier) and Embry (Kiowa Gordon).

All the actors will be joining Taylor Lautner, 17, who returns as a hairier, scarier Jacob Black. New Moon is set for a Nov. 20 release date.

StandnBang Review and Specialty Shirt Giveaway

Did you know that mixed martial arts (MMA) is one of the fastest growing amateur and professional sports in the US.  Big professional MMA events now receive as much, if not more, attention, promotion, and coverage as major boxing fights.

Picking up on the growing trend, Des Moines area MMA fight promoter and announcer Gavin Jerome developed a new clothing line centered on MMA clothes and MMA gear.  His specialty shirts are fashion-forward and MMA-themed and appeal to both men and women for different reasons.

According to Jerome, the StandnBang concept is derived from the more audience-friendly fighting style where the fighters literally stand facing each other and duke it out.  The specialty shirts offered by the come come in various styles and are customized by the customer using one of three popular logs and 5 popular trademarked “Smack on the Back” sayings.

The logos form the image on the front of the shirt, while the sayings are placed on the back of the shirts and serve as MMA fighting themed trash talk expressions.  The clothes are trendy, fun, and stylish and come in both mens’ and womens’ sizes and are unique to the preferences of each customer.

StandnBang has generously offered to provide one customized shirt giveaway to one of our readers.  You can have fun and build your own shirt.  Simply visit the StandnBang home page, look through their “new April shirt designs”.  Select the style you prefer and tell us your style (and color – black or white), your preferred logo, and preferred “Smack on the Back” expression.

A winner will be selected at random on May 9th and the winning entry will receive their self-described shirt.

TO ENTER: GO TO WWW.STANDNBANG.COM LOOK AROUND AND COME BACK AND LET ME KNOW YOUR SHIRT PREFERENCES AS INDICATED ABOVE.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end May 9th. U.S. only please. Good Luck!

For another chance to win, our movie reviews partner has a StandnBang Giveaway as well!

Happy Earth Day Giveaway

Check out these TWO great toy companies that produce eco friendly toys.   The first one is the line of Sprig Toys.  All of their toys are not only eco-friendly, they are so cute.  Made from bio-composite material derived from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic, they are kid-powered and imaginative. They have a great line of trucks to encourage your child to have fun playing construction and dig in the dirt. The only criticism I have is the Hollow sets have to be assembled and are a bit challenging, but the cute design and earth friendly factors more than make up for it. You can purchase the brand new Sprig Hollow line(pictured below) and their other great toys at retail stores listed on their website, www.sprigtoys.com.

Our friends Bee and Butterfly, the architects of Sprig Hollow, specifically designed all the farm vehicles for maximum utility in water, sand and garden environments. All of the vehicles at Sprig Hollow come equipped with detachable tools and water-resistant materials in order to sustain play and expand possibilities. The playful, cartoon-like designs of our chunky vehicles, characters and play sets make them irresistible to preschoolers, and parents love the eco-friendly, kid-powered construction. So jump into a place where imaginations blossom as preschoolers and their grown-ups play and learn in the fresh air! Dunebug’s Sand Truck is a double feature of a vehicle. It has a built in bucket, shovel, and rake transform this truck to instant sand tools to keep your farm looking the best on the block. When the wings of Bee and Butterfly need a rest for the day, they rely on the help of their very own air vehicle. Dragonfly’s HeliScoopter is the first of its kind that can scoop on up just about anything from sand to friends of the farm. When the HeliScoopter is not in action, it relaxes on our unique landing pad that also lends a helpful hand as a sand sifter. Sprig vehicles and characters are designed to be interchangeable, creating endless combinations of adventures. Different characters offer unique voices and personalities, introducing children to diverse friends and animals from around the world. Future products will be compatible with existing lines, expanding play potential and the life of each toy. Ages 3+

What makes Green Toys absolutely amazing in my opinion is that fact that they are made 100% recycled milk jugs right in the USA! They are also BPA, Phthalates, and Lead Paint Free! The other thing that draws me to Green Toys is that these are true imagination toys. No bells and whistles, flashing lights, cool sound effects. These toys encourage our children to think for themselves. To entertain themselves, rather than be entertained. I love that! Whether you’re lucky enough to pick up the Tool Kit, the Recycling Truck, the tea party set, or the indoor gardening set you’ll be right in there with your kids having a blast.

Green Toys would like to celebrate Earth Day and give one of you the Recycling Truck! Yeah!

TO ENTER: VISIT GREENTOYS.COM AND LET ME KNOW WHICH OTHER TOY YOU LIKE AND WHY

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end MAY 1ST. U.S. and Canada only please. Good Luck! Please respond within 48 hours.

little tikes Giveaway

It may be hard to believe but the start of Spring here. It is the perfect time to go outside and play with your children.  Little Tikes would like to introduce you to some of our brand new products for 2009. If you are thinking about purchasing some new toys, I have some great suggestions for you to keep the kids busy and active outside.  They are available at Littletikes.com and retail stores everywhere for a great price.

Little Tikes Drive, Chip & Putt Golf Trainer

It is the perfect new toy for your 2-6-year-old. The 5-in-1 golf set is great for both indoor and outdoor play. It has a tethered ball arm that rotates for safe hits off the tee and chipping indoors (yes, really — we tried it out in our small playroom). It also includes a ball (and comes with extras in case you lose some) and a removable flag for putting practice. It stores very compactly as well so you can easily stick it in a small corner.

This is a great toy for any child who needs to work on his fine-motor skills as well as a great all-weather toy to pull out every once in a while.

Little Tikes Hop & Scoot ATV

Encourages children’s physical development with the Hop & Scoot ATV- a realistic ATV that’s a bouncer and ride-on all in one! With a wide wheelbase and working steering wheel, the Hop & Scoot ATV promotes safety and ease of movement. This ride is perfect for your little adventurous one!  My five year old fits perfect on it, so it is big enough to last your growing child for years.

Product Features

• Bouncing up and down causes it to scoot along

• Wide wheelbase

• Working steering

• Product Size: 20.5”W x 27.5”D x 16.5”H

• Ages 2-5 years

Little Tikes Number Busters Deluxe Starter Set

In this prehistoric number battle, bigger isn’t always better! The Number Busters Deluxe Starter Set helps children learn about numbers and math with fun, multi-level game play for all ages. Each prehistoric creature has a random number on its foot and numbered trading card. Game play variations include a basic version and a math-centric option where players have to add numbers together and be the first to call out the total. The set includes 10 creatures, 10 cards and a storage case that doubles as a battle arena! This is a fun and educational game for all those Spring rainy days.  We had a lot of fun playing it! Ages: 3+ years

Little Tikes is offering to send one of my readers a Hop and Scoot ATV! YEAH!!

TO ENTER: Visit Littletikes.com and check out their other fabulous toys and comment here what else you would want to buy for your little ones.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end April 26th. U.S. And Canada only please. Good Luck! Please respond within 48 hours.

Evenflo Smart Steps Giveaway

Evenflo is putting a spotlight on toddler nutrition with its innovative new Smart Steps™ toddler feeding line, designed to specifically address childhood obesity and eating disorders. Developed in collaboration with top nutrition experts from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Smart Steps offers parents a simple solution to fostering lifelong healthy eating habits by providing products for each age and stage of a child’s eating development.

Through the use of an Eating Arc, Smart Steps addresses the various ways in which parents load their toddlers’ plates with food at mealtime and offers specific product solutions from one of three categories: Knowing Portions, Exploring Food, and Serving Myself. Each category is centered on basic principles that help nurture healthy eating habits and align with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines related to toddler feeding.

Smart Steps products teach basic principles like correct portion size and self-serving, which are proven to help foster lifelong healthy habits. To check out the products and learn more about toddler nutrition, you can visit www.evenflo/smartsteps. Smart Steps Products are available at participating retail stores.

Here are a few items I reviewed from each Smart Steps stage.

Stage: Exploring Food- Insulated Cup

The best thing about this cup is the insulation sleeve. It keeps the drink cold which is great when you are traveling. It has two handles for an easy grip and older kids wouldn’t mind using it either, so it will last for years.

• Valve is incorporated into the spout. Simply squeeze spout to release fluid.

• Innovative neoprene sleeve keeps drinks cool or warm longer. Easy grip handles are incorporated into the sleeve.

• Hygienic spout cover included for traveling.

• Removable, machine-washable insulated cover.

• Larger cup designed for an older toddler.

• No separate valve to clean or lose.

• Non-spill – 100% leak-proof.

• Without Bisphenol-A (BPA).

• 14 oz. (415ml)

Stage: Knowing Portions- Soft Touch Feeding Spoons

Soft Touch Sppons come with three colorful spoons in a pack. They will change colors if the food is too hot, which is so great for moms. They have an easy grip handle to help you little one along the road to self feeding.

• Temperature sensitive spoon with a soft-tip for baby’s tender gums.

• Spoon changes color when food is hot so parent can check if temperature is right for your child.

• Shallow spoon ergonomically designed for easy removal of food.

• Long handle for parent to comfortably feed child.

• Flat spoon makes feeding easier.

• 3 pack spoon set.

• Without Bisphenol-A (BPA).

Stage: Knowing Portions & Exploring Food- Portion Plates

I love these plates! You can use them to help yourself and your child learn the basic food groups. The middle cup is perfect for ketchup and other runny foods and it goes through the dishwasher like a breeze. This is a great plate for adults to use to eat healthy too! It comes with two plates and two dipping cups.

• Proper portion sizes identified on plates with colors and graphics.

• 2 pack plates with 2 dipping cups that can be placed in many locations on the plates.

• Cups hold the child’s favorite dip or sauce. Cups can also be used to encourage picky eaters to try new foods. Either use of the cups – dipping or sampling, will allow the child to explore new foods.

• Plate conveniently becomes a lid when turned over to allow storage of leftovers.

• Plates easily stack for storage.

• Slip resistant base for fewer spills.

Smart Steps is offering one of my readers the portion plate, portion scoop and discovery spoons! Awesome!

TO ENTER: Visit Evenflo.com and take the Smart Steps Quiz and comment here what you learned.

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end April 21st. U.S. only please. Good Luck! Please respond within 48 hours.

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