mommy's reviews

Well, for some reason blogging just didn't happen last week. I have no clue why...probably because I was busy as usual and exhausted by the end of the day. I also haven't been couponing as usual either...hope to get that up and running again soon too. :)  Anyway, thank you for your patience as I enjoyed my little break and I am looking forward to a new week of reviews and some REALLY great giveaways too! See you soon! :)

So, we are finally into the season of fall! Today, my children went outside to rake their very first leaf pile and it was SO much fun. The air had a crisp chill to it and the leaves were yellow, orange and brown. I loved watching my little people rake up the leaves...this is probably my favorite time of the year! Fall is also a fun time of year because it means that the holidays are right around the corner; Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year...oh, it is so exciting to be getting into that time of year once again! One thing that comes with the holidays that no one seems to appreciate is all the stress and busyness. I know for a fact that trying to "get it all done" wears me out and it really seems to take a toll on me because we are homeschooling and fitting everything in gets challenging. Stress is not fun...no matter what time of year we are in and so I take all the stress relief I can find! I was recently introduced to a company called Sainthood Herbs and they carry pro...

We just cannot say enough about how we love Purex laundry detergent . I am sort of a brand-loyal type of person and since I was introduced to Purex, I never really use anything else. Their detergent does the job I need done and with three children, my laundry demands and needs are pretty high. It doesn't really matter what I am washing, Purex always does the job well for us. I am not a HUGE fan of laundry pods but when I get the opportunity to review them, I am once again reminded of the reasons I enjoy using them. The detergent is pre-measured and there is no mess of measuring liquid/powdered detergent into a cap. If you use liquid detergent you are well aware of the blobs and drips of detergent that end up on the washing machine and even the floor around the washing machine. Yeah...it is NOT pretty. That is one of the reasons I do enjoy using laundry pods on occasion. I am pleased to announce that there is yet another new member to the Purex family and it is called Purex Ul...

A self-storage unit is the perfect solution if you are in the process of moving, need extra space to store holiday decorations or furniture, or if you need to hold onto important documents without having them underfoot. Whenever you begin to pack and store your possessions, you probably wonder whether it’s better to use plastic bins, cardboard boxes, or a combination of both. What works best in your Cabot storage unit? Here are some things to consider. Cost There is no doubt that plastic storage bins are going to cost you far more than cardboard boxes—especially when it’s possible to get some or all of your cardboard boxes for free from a helpful supermarket produce manager or liquor store manager. So if your budget is slim, go with cardboard. There are other advantages to cardboard as well (see below), but a cardboard box is always the choice of those who don’t want to spend a fortune on filling their storage unit. Durability You might think plastic always wins the durability...

I can't believe that the weekend is here. Again. Time sure flies! Anyway, we are going to do some pre-winter de-cluttering this weekend and are going to be cleaning out our garage and back shed. Hopefully we will make some good progress and have a huge pile of trash for the garbage men on Monday. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! :)

I am a huge fan of perfume...I wear it every day whether I am going out or staying it. It just helps me to feel good and I also love smelling nice. My daughter loves to come in my room in the morning and get a spritz of perfume as well so she is going to be a perfume girly too. Love that. So, when it comes to perfume I can be kind of picky...I don't care for really strong scents and tend to go for more floral fragrances rather than musky fragrances. The perfumes I love the best are the ones that turn my hubby's head. Ha ha...those are the best kinds! :) Recently, I was introduced to a perfume company that makes 100% natural, vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free perfumes and they also are a company with a very important, world-minded mission. Pour le Monde means "For The World" and that is the goal of Pour le Monde ...they create fine fragrances that spotlight some of the world's most important charities. Here is a bit more about this company, founded by Wendi...

Who out there LOVES chocolate??? ME ME ME ME ME!!! :) Anyway, on Snicker's Facebook page you can snag a coupon for a FREE Bag of Snickers or Milky Way Bites . The page might be hard to load but I was able to get a coupon about 10 minutes ago. So, give it a try! Sign up for a chance to receive a coupon redeemable for one (1) package of SNICKERS Brand Bites or MILKY WAY Brand Bites (2.83oz), up to a maximum value of $1.75. Maximum 10,000 Coupons available each day during the Offer Period, for a total maximum of 50,000 Coupons available during the entire Offer Period. Offer expires at 11:59:59 PM (ET) on 9/16/13. The offer will end each day of the Offer Period once 10,000 Coupons have been claimed.

We are not completely out of the summer months around here yet but we are definitely pressing on towards cooler temperatures! YAY! After summer, our skin can look so worn out from exposure to the sun and other summer elements...it is nice to have something nice to apply to our skin to help it rebuild, re-energize and recover some of the lost nutrients.  Today, I wanted to tell you a little bit about a company called SuperCrema that can really help to restore your skin to a healthier condition. SuperCrema makes a bio-natural creamy balm for the face and body and this cream contains 100% Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Olive Oil is extremely good for your skin and it is always nice to find out about companies that offer beauty products like this. Here is a bit more about this company... SuperCrema Skincare (Italian for "SuperCream") is Italy's most potent and precious Bio-Natural  Creamy Balm for Face & Body. All 100% Natural  Beauty from Italy. Sup...

Kidorable is a huge favorite around here. Whenever we get a new Kidorable item in the house, my children fight over it and I end up having to put it away for a few days. Yes, it is that bad. However, each child now has their own Kidorable item so there is not near as much fighting as there used to be. :) I was recently made aware of some fun changes taking place over at Kidorable and wanted to share these new improvements with you all today. The design team at Kidorable is always busy looking for ways to make their adorable products better for us. They have tackled many different items and I wanted to give you a brief update as to what they have been doing. Here is a brief summary of the changes, including price changes... Kidorable Coats are changing from PVC to a lined PU (same quality and materials as our Dora the Explorer and SpongeBob coats) and will be available to ship starting September 2nd.   The price for these new coats is $39.00 These are lighter, more comfort...

We have just begun our second year of home school with Hannah and she is now in Kindergarten. I realize when I am working with her just how much she has grown up the past year. So much has been learned and she has retained a lot of the information. We are only on day two and she already seems to be learning so much...hopefully school will still be fun for her in three months. Learning how to read and write has been key for her. The preschool curriculum I used was very intense and by the time she finished with Pre-K, she could read (very roughly) small, 5 page books, count to 100, knew her ABC's forwards and backwards and could write her entire name. She really hit some major milestones...I was thrilled today when we were at the doctor for her physical and they asked her if she knew her whole name and she did. :) It is nice to see that retention of what you teach pays off. Today, I am going to introduce you to a curriculum that uses a multi-sensory approach to learning how to r...