EvoraPlus® is a unique probiotic mint that contains the patented beneficial bacteria blend, ProBiora3®. EvoraPlus® represents a whole new level of oral care, one in which good oral health is supported and maintained with good bacteria – just the way nature intended. 

EvoraPlus is a 100% natural, all-in-one probiotic mint that gently whitens your teeth and takes care of your bad breath.  One small mint, that taken daily will whiten your teeth, while giving you fresh breath.
EvoraPlus is the now more powerful and simple and easy to use.  EvoraPlus was developed by Oragenics Chief Scientific Office, Dr. Jeffrey Hillman.

Who doesn't want fresh breath.  This is the perfect way to whiten your teeth and freshen your breath at the same time.  I loved the light minty taste.  I am looking forward to seeing the results after trying EvoraPlus.   You can purchase EvoraPlus and a variety of stores, like CVS, Target, Walgreen's, etc.

Now through August 31, 2011 you can save $5.00 when you order online at www.oragenics.com.  Use coupon code EPLUS811 ( US only).

**Disclaimer** I was not paid for this review.  I was sent a free sample in return for my review.  Thanks to EvoraPlus and Cara Downs for the opportunity.

A year ago I was a crazy woman trying to find the year's hottest toy for my daughters.   I didn't pay attention to the "Mommy we want Zhu-Zhu Pets" until it was seriously too late.
Now a year later and Zhu-Zhu Pets are still on the top of many kids Christmas lists.  To make things even better, Zhu-Zhu Pets are not so hard to find anymore, and they have come out with a lot more accessories as well as many new Zhu-Zhu Pets.

We had the opportunity to test out some new accessories for the Zhu-Zhu's as well as the new Rock star Zhu-Zhu pets.

My kids still like the Zhu-Zhu pets so they were excited to be able to try out the new ones, and I was excited that I wouldn't have to be fighting through crowds looking for them this year.

Honestly, I don't care for the new Rock star Pets, I don't think they are as cute as the original ones, but the kids all enjoyed them.
With lots of fun accessories the kids had a blast dressing their "pets" up and doing their hair.

I definitely think if your child is a big Zhu-Zhu fan, you can't go wrong, and since they are easy to find this year they would make a great Christmas gift.

Zhu-Zhu pets and accessories can be found at Walmart and Target, and I have seen them for as low as $6.99.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review, we were sent a free product to review.  Thank you to Amy at BSMmedia for sending the Zhu-Zhu pets and accessories for review.

I recently had the chance to try out Mabel's Labels, thanks to a gift certificate I received in a big gift box.  I have seen Mabel's Labels every where and I couldn't wait to try them out first hand.
I had the opportunity to try the new Label Out Loud Sticky Labels.  I received a pack of 45 labels with my youngest daughters name on them with a super cute cupcake design. 
With 26 design choices I had a tough time deciding, they are all super cute.  I love the new bright colors and am very happy with my Mabel's Labels.
As with all the Mabel's Labels the features are fantastic:

■Dishwasher safe


■Microwave safe

■UV resistant

■Peel and stick

■Satisfaction guaranteed
The customer service is also fantastic.  My first order was lost in the mail, and the representative was very quick in shipping me out another set of labels.
I really do love the labels and would be happy to recommend them to every one.  There are tons of different labels and designs to choose from and with school starting they are a must have!
 
***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this post.  I was sent a gift card in order to facilitate my review.  Thanks to Mabel's Labels for the product.

I recently received a box of products in the mail, and inside I found a gift certificate to Lisa Leonard Designs.
To say that I was excited would be an understatement!  I have seen Lisa Leonard Design ads everywhere and I was so excited to be able to purchase something from her website.

Since it was my daughter's birthday I decided to choose a necklace for her.  I chose the Little Lady necklace with her name stamped on it.  It is the perfect necklace for a girl who is "growing up". 

Lisa Leonard Designs carries a variety of custom necklaces, inspired necklaces, bracelets and earrings.  Definitely the place to find unique and personalized jewelry.

I wanted to Thank Lisa Leonard Designs for the necklace and earrings that were sent to me and for the great customer service!

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this post.  I was given a free gift certificate from Mom magazine to Lisa Leonard Designs.  Thank you to both!

I just love stationary!  I love going to the mailbox and getting a letter and so do my kids.  In the day of email and instant messaging we are missing out on getting "real" mail.  I recently had the chance to choose some stationary from Paperspring.  I was very impressed with the wide variety of stationary choices.  I finally decided on personalized stationary for one of my daughter's birthday gifts.  I chose the Upsy Daisy Note paper in pink.  She loved getting something with her name on it, and it works great for thank you notes. 

Paperspring carries a wide variety of birthday invitations, wedding invitations, birth announcements, holiday cards, and thank you notes.  You will definitely find what you are looking for at Paperspring.  Ordering is simple and you can view your order as you make your selections and personalize them.  And shipping is FREE.


***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this post.  I was given a free gift certificate from Mom magazine to use at Paperspring.  Thank you to Paperspring for the coupon code for my readers.

Germs are everywhere and as a mom of four kids I want to keep as many germs away from my kids as I can.
One great new product that I recently tried was Outlast Hand Sanitizer.  Using Outlast Hand Sanitizer is a handy way to keep the kids germ free when on the go, and best of all it lasts for up to 6 hours!

• While some germs can live on surfaces for more than 2 hours, most alcohol-based hand sanitizers only work for 2 minutes.
• The neat thing about OutLast^TM Long-Lasting Hand Sanitizer is that it works for up to 6 hours.  Leading hand sanitizers only last two minutes.
• OutLast^TM Long-Lasting Hand Sanitizer is alcohol-based, so it kills 99.99% of germs instantly.
• OutLast^TM Long-Lasting Hand Sanitizer has a patented formula developed by researchers at Columbia University Medical School.
• Surgeons and other health care professionals have used the OutLast^TM Long-Lasting Hand Sanitizer formula in hospitals for years.
• You might think that a hand sanitizer used in hospitals may be rough on your kids’ hands, but OutLast^TM Long-Lasting Hand Sanitizer has moisturizers and leaves hands feeling silky and not sticky.
• Other hand sanitizers may end up costing more in the long run because they only last 2 minutes.

• Health care specialists agree that hand washing is the single most effective way to prevent the transmission of disease.  When soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

I really liked the fact that it lasts for 6 hours and it wasn't sticky feeling at all.  You can purchase Outlast Hand Sanitizer online at  www.outlastgerms.com and by telephone at 1-800-716-2420.

I was also sent a Clipa.   Have you ever seen a Clipa?  A Clipa is an instant handbag hanger.  A Clipa is a convenient way to hold your purse when you are out and about.  Simple put the ring through your purse handle and place it on a surface- just like that your purse is off the ground!  I love it!  I recently took the kids to see a movie, and used my Clipa to keep my purse off the floor and in view.  They are great for restaurants too!  You can purchase a Clipa here for 19.99.


The Clipa can be used for:

• Handbags
• Backpacks
• Cases
• Purses
• Totes
• Book bags
• Diaper bags
• Umbrellas
• and more

Use it on:

• Tabletops
• Chairs (arms and backs)
• Counters
• Stall walls
• Rails
• Sinks

 ***Disclosure*** I was not paid for this post.  I was sent the Outlast Hand Sanitizer and the Clipa free of charge for review purposes.  Thank you to the PR Company for sending the review products.

Stuck on You has a label for everything.  From school to camp your child can have their items personalized.  Household items and even your pet, Stuck on You has a label for you.

About the company
Stuck on You was founded in 1995. And the products are made in Australia. The purpose of Stuck on You is to help parents organize their household.


When I received my Kitchen labels I was so excited I had to order some containers to put the labels on!  I tried to take pictures but the containers that I bought  were a clear plastic and so the labels did not photograph well at all.  But you can head on over to the Stuck on You website and see all the wonderful stuff they have.  You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.


***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review, I was sent a review product free of charge.  Thank you to Stacey at Stuck on You for the review product.

The Girls from Ames A Story of Women & a Forty-Year Friendship by Jeffrey Zaslow.

The Girls from Ames is a wonderful book based on the lives of eleven women who grew up in Ames, Iowa.  The women open up their hearts and lives and share about true friendship.
From elementary school, high school, college and then  marriage and family they have been together through it all.  Friends for forty years they have shared the ups and downs of life, and show the real meaning of friendship.

Author Jeffrey Zaslow is offered a unique look into the lives of the women from Ames.  He visits them on one of their reunions and gets an honest look into each one of the women's lives.

I loved this book.  It was like standing on the outside of a window and watching the lives of these women and all they have gone through and shared.  Truly amazing to see how they have gone from childhood friends to adult friends.  You will get a glimpse of each women and who they were as a child and what they have become as a women. 
I would recommend this book to everyone, there is something to be learned from these women on the value of friendship.


****Disclaimer*** Thank you to the Jessica and the PR Company for sending me a copy of this book.  I was not paid for this review, I was sent a copy free of charge, and this did not influence my review in any way. Thank you to Twitter moms for sending me the PR information.

The Sound Snatcher - How the Vacuum Cleaner Got Its Noise was written by Linda Bryan Sabin. The Sound Snatcher is a noisy and hungry vacuum looking for sounds to snatch.  If you have a child who fears the vacuum and is afraid of its noise then this is the perfect book for them.

This is the story of the sound snatcher, a hungry vacuum, looking for sounds to devour.  Your child will go on a journey in the day of a vacuum cleaner.  Each page is brightly illustrated, and on each page you will also see the Peeking Kitty.  The Peeking Kitty is not a primary character of the book, but a major feature in it. 

About the Author:
Linda Bryan Sabin lives in California with her husband.  She says she was born a teacher and a writer and her goal is to acquaint young readers with the beauty and magic of the written and spoken word.

I really liked the book and I especially liked the fact that after the story their is a section called Let's Talk about the Book, a question and answer section about the book.  I think this is a great feature especially if the book is read to a group of children. I also like the section called The Words I Heard, all the words from the book are listed with their meaning and pronunciation.  A great resources for children and a fun way to learn new words.

The Sound Snatcher can be purchased for $14.95 here and can also be found on Amazon.  You can find more information about Linda Bryan Sabin and see what other books she has to offer here.  You can also follow her on twitter and facebook.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review, I was sent a free copy of this book.  Thank you to Linda Bryan Sabin for send me the review copy.

Mayron's Goods Baby Products is the creation of  Melanie Mayron, an Emmy Award winning actress. Mayron's Goods is a family-owned and operated business. Mayron's Goods is an online store where you can purchase world-famous (tested on many actress' babies) diaper cream.  And new for 2010 you can also order Tangerine Massage & Body Oil, Astonishing Hydrating Body Milk, CHAPSTUFF for Cheeks & Lips, and Gentle All Over Body Wash.

CHAPSTUFF
Fight cold, wind, desert and "life" with our Shea Butter based Cocoa and Orange concoction of Organic and Essential Oils, including Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Soybean Oil, Chamomile, Orange Oil, Tangerine Oil, Calendula Extract, Aloe Vera and Vitamin E. Protects your lips and cheeks. Good wherever else there is dry skin. Paraben Free. 99.5% Natural.

Diaper Cream
Filled with vitamins A, C, D, E, F, pro-vitamin B5 and a blend of essential oils with Shea Butter and Beeswax for good measure.
We DO NOT use synthetic fragrance, Paraben, sodium lauryl sulfate, or DEA

Astonishing Hydrating Body Milk & Lotion
A luscious, astonishing lotion for baby and you, infused with Vitamin E and our blend of Essential and Organic oils including Chamomile, Calendula, Aloe Vera Oil, Lavender, Monoi Tahiti Gardenia Flower Oil, Orange Oil, Tangerine Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado Oil, Sunflower Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil and more. You can't imagine how fantastic this cream is. And for your adult hands? Forget buying anything else ever again. Paraben Free. 99.8% Natural


These are just a few of their products.  You can purchase these products on their website here.  These products are also available in travel sizes and gift packs.
 
We were sent sample size products to test out and review.  I especially liked the CHAPSTUFF for Cheeks and Lips, as my daughter has really bad chapped lips.  I wish I had taken a before and after picture, it was amazing to see how her lips cleared up and are not near as chapped as they were.  The Tangerine Massage and Body oil has a nice citrus scent, and I used it right along with the Body Milk.  The youngest had a chance to try out the Diaper Cream as she has had a diaper rash this past week, it worked pretty well on her, and the scent wasn't to bad.
 
If you are looking to try something new and unique check out Mayron's Good Baby Products.
 
***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this post, I was sent sample sizes to review and test.  Thank you to Melanie for sending me the sample products.

I found First Time Books on Facebook and they kindly allowed me to choose a book to review.  They have some of the cutest, personalized books!  I choose The ABC book for my youngest who loves to read, though she isn't able to read (she is almost 2) she has a great love of books. 

About the Company
First Time Books was created by John Burke Jr. and Chad Kase.   When John Burke and his wife were having trouble potty training the youngest of our three daughters, Molly a light went off in my head one night. Burke who has 25 years of printing and book binding experience, devised a potty training book that represented the characteristics of our family, such as race, gender, hair color and length. My business partner, Chad Kase, and I created and programmed a distinctive, unique and special storybook about Molly and her potty training adventure. Needless to say, after receiving her own potty book, Molly never entered the bathroom without it, and within 2 weeks, I was living in a diaper free home.


How it works
You choose the story book you want and then you choose your child's gender, ethnicity, hair color, and a friends name.  You simple click on the book you want and then choose your stuff from their.  It's very easy to do and you can see what you are choosing as you go along.

My Personalized Birthday Book
My Personalized Zoo Book
My Personalized Coloring Book
My Personalized I Spy Book
My Personalized Journals
My Christmas Adventure Book

I love our Personalized ABC book.  It has a picture of M. on every page and every page has her name in the story, plus she is learning her ABC's too!  She loves the book, because she hears her name and the character looks like her.  Each page is nicely designed and is bright and colorful. I believe this would make any child happy and I think it would make a great gift.

Each book is 8.5 X 11 inches in size and each book varies in price.  Prices start out at $15.00 for a soft cover book.   You also have the option to purchase and download a pdf and print your own book.  Visit First Time Books for more information and don't forget to follow them on Facebook, and check out their blog.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this post.  I was sent a free copy to review.  Thank you to  First Time Books for sending me our copy to review.

I hadn't read the first book in the series, but it didn't matter, there was only a slight reference to the characters of the first book.  In this book you will also get a glimpse of the characters in the third book of the series.  I definitely will go back and read the first book.   Disaster Status is a cross of ER and Grey's Anatomy with spiritual advice thrown in.  The book was a good quick read, and the author can definitely paint a clear picture of what it is like in the ER.  If you like hospital drama this book is for you.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this post.  I was sent a copy free of charge for review from Tyndale.

•Low Odor
•Water-based formula
•Hypoallergenic
•Fun, vibrant colors
•Dries to a hard, durable finish
 
Piggy Paint comes in a variety of colors including a new line of colors called Project Earth. 
 
Piggy Paint will ship worldwide.
They offer Wholesale opportunities for online sites and in store boutiques!
 

 

We are committed to providing you with Outstanding Service, Quality Stock and Printing at a Great Value. We pledge not to take any shortcuts in either preparing or printing your order.
We enjoy helping you with your special printing needs. Creating and printing beautiful Invitations for Baby Showers, Baptism/Christenings, Baby Namings, and Birthdays is always an exciting process at Storkie Express. Each and every order is given individual attention. We always offer suggestions or question information submitted to ensure that we are producing the finest product possible. We are happy to state that we've assisted thousands of parents in 'Proudly announcing the birth of" their babies! We believe that ordering from Storkie Express just might be the easiest and most painless part of having a special occasion, party and/or new baby!"

Storkie uses:

•  High Quality Cardstock

•  Raised or Digital Printing
•  Free digital proofing
•  Exclusive Designs
•  Low Price Guarantee
•  Great Customer Service
•  Safe Online Shopping

We were asked to choose a product to review from Storkie.  I had a hard time trying to decide.  They offer so many things, but I decided to choose a Thank you card that would be able to be used by all three of my girls.  I choose the 3D Butterfly With Pink Dots Thank You cards.  They are super cute and came very well packaged.  I was also sent an email with the "how to" of putting my card together.  My girls couldn't wait to write a Thank you note.

Storkie has tons of options to choose from.  You will definitely find what you are looking for.  Best of all their prices are great.  The Thank you card that I received is only $1.35 per card.   If you need an invitation Storkie is the way to go.
***Disclosure***This review was made possible by MomMadeThat and Storkie.  I was not paid for this post, I was sent a free product to review.  Thank you to David at Storkie for helping me with my order.

 Zupers are 90% Micropolyester/10% Lycra® and the knee pads are 100% neoprene/100% nylon covering. Made from rip-resistant yet soft fabric, these UV and moisture wicking long leggings will keep her cool in the summer, and warm in the winter.  Also coming soon are Zuper shorts, organic tees and headbands.
 

They are super soft and comfortable, and can be worn by themselves or under a skirt.  I love the little knee pads- they will protect little knees from those unforseen falls.

Zupers come in sizes 6 months up to size 6X. And are priced at $24.00, with many patterns to choose from.
You can purchase Zupers on their website and a few select stores.
Be sure and follow Zupers on Twitter and Facebook and check out their blog.

My little one showing off her Zupers~she loves them!



 
***Dislcaimer*** We were sent a pair of Zupers for review purposes, we were not paid for this post.  Thank you to Wendy for sending us a pair of Zupers.