OZ Naturals Skin Care Review

It's not often I wear make up or do much when it comes to my face/skin. Lately though, my skin has been feeling very dry and wait for this one - I am developing wrinkles around my eyes! Que tears. 29 years old! Must be all the stress and I blame genes.

But, that's okay. I take it all with pride. However, I was contacted by OZ Naturals and asked if I would like to try some products! Of course I jumped at the chance after taking a look at their products and others reviews. I don't put just anything on my skin/face but when I do I make sure it's top notch.

OZ naturals is just that.

ABOUT OZ NATURALS
OZ Naturals – A Leader In Natural Skin Care
"OZ Naturals is committed to the highest formulation standards, and uses only natural/organic active ingredients. Every one of our product formulations undergo extensive clinical testing and always over-deliver on their claims. Before we ever release a product to the public, we make sure that product is extremely effective at performing as it was designed. All of our products are produced in small batches and packaged under secure & sterile conditions in a state of the art, FDA certified facility to ensure optimal potency and freshness.

OZ Naturals products are backed by science and formulated from nature, which prove our products' efficacy sets a new standard for the skin care and anti aging industry. 

Made in the USA, our skincare line has quickly become a trusted brand for those looking for extremely effective products that actually do as claimed. Our formulations are proven to correct signs of aging, protect healthy skin, and prevent future damage from occurring. " - oznaturals.com

I also make sure to verify any products I use are NOT tested on animals, OZ Naturals is absolutely not tested on animals which I was pleasantly surprised to see addressed on the FAQ page on their official website.

Something else I was excited to see on their website in their FAQ:

Can you use OZ Naturals while pregnant or breastfeeding?

While our products contain 98% natural and 72% organic ingredients, you should probably ask your doctor. Some doctors have differing opinions when it comes to natural products. They'll tell you to stay away from something that seems totally harmless and natural, but not say anything against parabens, pabas, and propolyne gylcol…which is in almost every product on the market. However, to be on the safe side check with your doctor first. 

I am breastfeeding so I confirmed with my doctor  and he said I was okay to use the products I have. Seeing them even address this on their website FAQ was a huge plus for me as I never see this.

From OZ Naturals I received.....

I have only been using these products for about a week or so now but my favorite is by far the Super Youth Eye Gel. It has severely decreased the size of the bags/puffiness under my eyes. It's more of a different feeling rather than a visual one, which I'm okay with its been about a week so I'll see how it goes!

About these products
 

20% Vitamin C + Amino + Hyaluronic Acid Serum ($22.49)
OZ Naturals Vitamin C Serum combines the highest quality Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic acid to create a potent antioxidant that goes on smooth and helps protect and brighten your skin throughout the day. This incredible formula provides that youthful glow you've been looking for.

Vitamin C Serum combines the highest quality Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic acid to create this pure, transparent, non-GMO serum that goes on smooth and works deep down below the skin's surface to aid your skin in naturally producing more collagen, something we lose as we get older. In addition, hydration is improved thereby plumping up skin cells to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

•     Antioxidant formula protects skin from environmental stressors
•     Naturally stimulates collagen creation
•     Hydrates and moisturizes skin
•     Helps nourish cells allowing skin to heal naturally
•     Naturally lifts and firms
•     Made in the USA in our FDA certified facility
•     No Parabens, No Alcohol

 For more info please visit: here

Super Youth Eye Gel ($19.95)
Experience The Most Effective Eye Treatment Designed To Eliminate Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkles!

• This Eye Gel Is Considered To Be The Most Effective & Complete Eye Treatment Available
• Designed To Treat Every Major Concern Including Dark Circles, Puffiness & Wrinkles
• Safe For All Skin Types, Non Comedogenic, Does Not Contain Parabens, Sulfates Or Alcohol
• All Active Ingredients Are 100% Natural & 75% Organic
• Made in the USA In an Advanced FDA Certified Facility

For more info please visit: here

Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C ($16.45)
Professional Hydration Begins With The Highest Quality Hyaluronic Acid Serum On The Market!

OZ Naturals Hyaluronic Acid Serum deeply hydrates and plumps skin to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Rich with antioxidant vitamin C, this formula leaves skin soft & rejuvenated & because it's botanically derived, it is considered to be the highest quality HA serum on the market.

The sponge-like matrix of our hyaluronic acid serum holds in the moisture that is responsible for plumping skin and diminishing fine lines and wrinkles. Its formula has been designed to create the perfect mix of ingredients your skin needs to achieve a youthful, lifted glow.

•     Plump & hydrates dry dull skin
•     Assists in balancing skin moisture levels
•     Speeds up skin-cell turnover, keeping new and healthy skin on the surface
•     Diminishes surface lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen
•     Naturally lifts and firms sagging

 For more info please visit: here

So far I can say without a doubt I absoutely love the Super Youth Eye Gel. It's made under my eyes less dark and puffy and I feel like it's even firmed up the skin somewhat. The vitamin C Hyaluronic Acid and the Vitamin C Hyaruronic Acid and Amino blend I use before bed after washing my face and neck. It's made my skin really smooth but because I don't have any wrinkles around these areas I'm not finding a huge difference, however my skin does feel much smoother and firmer all over where I have been using all products. I've also noticed a decrease in blemishes which I still get during my monthly, and this is a HUGE plus. I will continue using all three of these products especially as I get older and those fun wrinkles appear.

All in all I would recommend trying Oz Natural products if you are looking for a natural skin care line that is effective and safe.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was given this products complimentary to review. However all opinions are mine and 100% true.

Skinn Cosmetics Collagenesis Daily Defense Review & Giveaway

 I'm excited to share this review with you. I don't like to wear make up often especially when I'm home all day and just have to run out to the store or bus stop to pick up my kids, I hate taking the time to do make up for just a quick trip out! So, My face is exposed to the sun a lot and even gloomy day's those UV rays are strong. My nose especially is highly attracted to the UVs and I usually come home with a red nose (yes, like Rudolph!) from being exposed to the sun - so awful in the summertime. The rest of my face gets the red glow too but not like my nose and most sunscreens trigger my migraines with their awful smell.

So when I was contacted to conduct a review for Skinn I was more than on board.

If you don't know what Skinn Cosmetics is you are missing out! Here is some info on this great company..

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"When Skinn was launched in 2002 the questions most asked were “How are you going to do it? How are you going to give us more products, better products, and keep them at a comparable price?” The answer was really quite simple. We learned that the money at the highest levels of the big cosmetics houses is not spent on the product. In fact, it seems to go everywhere but the product: ad campaigns, department store counter space, Park Avenue offices, and, most of all, packaging. Believe it or not, most companies spend more money on the container and fancy boxes than on the product that’s inside. Here at Skinn we focus on what goes into the jar and how it will make you look, not how the jar looks.

Skinn Cosmetics incorporates the time-honored methods of mothers and grandmothers who made their own soaps, creams and masks at home using pure, natural ingredients. These classic traditions combined with the most advanced technology and delivery systems available differentiate Skinn from all other cosmetic brands. Skinn treatment and color cosmetics are famously full of actives, yet devoid of unnecessary water, fillers, or excess packaging. To ensure the highest quality possible, Skinn built its own production facility at the company’s Southern California headquarters. Today, Skinn is a top selling international brand on ShopHQ (USA), The Shopping Channel (Canada) and Television Shopping Network (Australia).

Skinn Cosmetics are available only through www.skinn.com, live televised home shopping, and exclusive, privately owned spas throughout North America. This careful distribution strategy has allowed us to reach the maximum amount of people, while keeping overhead very low. We don’t have expensive retail shops or New York office suites; you won’t see costly magazine or prime time TV ads. What we do have are some of the finest cosmetics ever made. You’ll see the difference!

Our company motto is “Bringing Beauty to the World”. We live this every day in what we do and how we make you look." -- skinn.com

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Sounds great right?

I received Skinn's Collagenesis Daily Defense which is a scent free and has SPF 30. Broad Spectrum. Perfect for my face!

It doesn't look or feel like your regular ol' heavy sunscreen either, it's more like a moisturizer..

I've used it for a week now. Every morning after washing my face I apply a small amount on my face and not one day have I had that awful red nose. I haven't gotten any headaches or migraines from the smell either. It isn't strong, or sunscreen smelling. I am very impressed.

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"Skinn’s Collagenesis Daily Defense is a light-weight, quickly absorbing sunscreen serum that provides SPF 30 and broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection from the sun’s harmful rays. Formulated with an advanced encapsulated delivery system for immediate and long-term moisturization, as well as a full array of Vitamins A, C and E to provide ongoing antioxidant protection against free radical damage. Features Oat Beta-Glucan, a powerful naturally derived anti-aging ingredient that perfectly complements this sophisticated sun protection formula by soothing previously damaged skin tissues, while helping inhibit the formation of new sunburn cells. Fragrance-free and great for all skin types, Collagenesis Daily Defense is an easy and obvious addition to your skincare routine. Use it on your face, neck and décolleté for a non-greasy, long-lasting and beneficial defense against UV damage. " -- skinn.com

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I have used Daily Defense on my whole face for the past week and I'm happy to report my skin is not only very smooth but I've had zero redness too!

Retailing for $35 - for a 50ML bottle, the Collagensis daily Defense is well worth the price. I now keep right beside my skin apply it every morning after washing my face no matter what the weather is like.

"Features Oat Beta-Glucan, a powerful naturally derived anti-aging ingredient that perfectly complements this sophisticated sun protection formula by soothing previously damaged skin tissues, while helping inhibit the formation of new sunburn cells."

So I now get aging/wrinkle protection as well as sun? Talk about a win/win.

Now for the exciting part --   GIVEAWAY!

Skinn Cosmetics has generously offered ONE lucky reader a full size 50ML bottle of Collagnesis Daily Defense!

This giveaway is open to US and Canadian Residents!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. I was given this products complimentary to review. However all opinions are mine and 100% true. 

Giveaway open to US & Canadian Residents. ONE WINNER will receive 1 (one) 50mL bottle of Skinn Cosmetics Collagenesis Daily Defense ..  You have 24 hours from prize announcement to claim your prize before a new winner will be chosen instead. Giveaway is open from Oct 8 - Oct 15 at 11:59p, winner will be chosen and posted/emailed the afternoon of the 15th . Good luck!

Neocell $100 Giveaway!

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Neocell $100 Giveaway!

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Disclosure: My Best of Both Worlds received a complimentary products from Neocell in order to facilitate a review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are true and my own. No other compensation was provided in exchange for this publication. The blogs that are participating in promoting this giveaway have not been compensated.

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just click on Neocell Beautiful Skin is Always in!

As promised, here’s the Neocell $100 Giveaway. One lucky reader has the chance to win $100.00 worth of Neocell products. And the best part of winning YOU get to pick out the products YOU want to try!!!

So if your looking for total body health, specifically joint health, ligament, tendon & muscle health, antioxidant health, sport recovery health, or beauty from within Neocell has got you covered. You can check out Neocell's full product line by clicking here.

I am very excited to post this. One of two great giveaways I'll be posting this week... Please take a look and go enter for your chance to win!

Today my kids start school so I've been really busy (also battled the flu the past few days) but all will be back to normal by end of week! Enjoy, and good luck!

This giveaway is open to US residents 18 year and older. The giveaway ends on 9/16/14 at 11:59 pm. A winner will be randomly chosen, once the winning entry has been verified, an email notification will be sent to the winner from My Best of Both Worlds. The winner will have 24 hours in which to respond to the email to claim their prize. If there is no response within the 24 hours another winner will be randomly selected then verified.

The prize will be sent via US postal mail. By entering this giveaway, you release participating blogs and their owners from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, mis-delivery or acceptance of any prize.

Good Luck!

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BobaAir Review

As many of you know I love Babywearing. I have used Boba for 3 years now and I absolutely love their SSC's. I have used many others but to me none are as wonderful as Boba.

I am a Boba Ambassador but I can assure you my reviews are 100% my own, and true. I really do love Boba.

Today I am sharing my review for the BobaAir with you.

I received the BobaAir in Gray, which is one of my favorite colours! It will also be much cooler in the coming weeks in this heat!

"The BobaAir is an ultra lightweight baby carrier that is great for travelers or any parent on the go. It folds up into its own hood pouch to be easily stored in a purse or diaper bag! The BobaAir is intended for children 15-45lbs." - bobafamily.com

• Weight Range: 15-45lbs
• Waist Belt: 25"-58"
• Fits Adults: 5'0"-6'3"
• Buckles Used: Duraflex
• Zippers Used: YKK
• Shoulder strap length: 20" to 40"
• Fabric 100% Nylon
• Height of the body of the carrier: 15.7". Height of the waist belt: 5.1"
• Width of the Seat of the Carrier: 12.5"
• Weight of the carrier: .7 lbs
• Made in China

We went for a family walk and decided I would wear Justin in the BobaAir to give it a test! Not only was it ultra comfortable, it was also extremely lightweight for me and Justin loved it too! Not bulky or hot which is a huge plus in these hot summer months.

It wasn't a really hot evening when we went out so I am

waiting for a super hot day to bring it along with us again to see how it fairs but I have a feeling it will be super airy for the both of us. Babywearing in the summer can be super hot especially while I'm still losing this last bit of baby weight so this is a carrier that is perfect for summer heat.

I will admit I was very surprised to use the BobaAir and not have any big comfort issues. While it may not look very comfortable at first glance, it really is.

I wore the BobaAir for just over and hour in total this outing. No padding didn't really make too much of an issue for us. I could however start to feel a bit of discomfort in my shoulders nearing the end of the walk when Justin wanted to nurse and go to sleep so he was a bit squirmy... Which is when I think the padded shoulder straps would have prevented but I really have no big complaints.

I wore it again to run to the store last night and again, no complaints. It's simply a great carrier. My favorite part about it? It folds its self down into a pouch that can be taken anywhere and is so super compact! With a price point of $65 you can't go wrong!

I will of course use my Boba 4g and beloved favorite 2g for long outings and trips but for short walks or grocery trips the BobaAir is a fantastic choice! I will absolutely keep it in my purse and diaper bag to use on the go!

If you are looking for a budget friendly, good sturdy carrier without the bulk, weight and comfort compromise the BobaAir is a perfect choice!

As always, I wanted to remind about safe babywearing. I check the hashtag on Instagram often and see a lot of people babywearing incorrectly.... It takes time and practice (heck I can't even wrap on my back yet, I'm too scared!) so please do your research and practice safe babywearing!

 

You can find Boba at: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Web

Disclosure: This is a compensated sponsored post. I am a Boba ambassador. 

However all opinions and views expressed are mine and 100% true. 

Jamberry Nail Wraps Giveaway!

I'm sure by now everyone has seen the numerous people online selling Jamberry Nail Wraps. I know on my Facebook and Instagram I have at least two handfuls of people who sell.

Well, I was pretty skeptical because I have never found anything besides some brands of nail polish to actually stay on my itty bitty nails.

I won some Jamberry nail wraps on Instagram (thanks Katie!) and decided to give them a try. When they showed up I sat and put them on my toes. My toe nails aren't very long, I've had to deal with in grown toe nails my whole life so I've kept them short to avoid over growth and ingrown. But they went on like a dream and looked adorable. Sorry, yes I have ugly feet.

I kept them on for 2 weeks. Had many compliments even a lady at WWE last week commented on how much she loved them! I decided to order from Sammie - a brand new consultant! When my order finally arrived I decided to switch my toe nails - but I didn't have to. They still looked as good as the day I put them on, I was shocked.

Now I have pretty flowers on and it's been 4 days, still going strong.

I ordered some Jamberry Junior nails as well for my girls and their tiny danity nails too! They were so excited, of course I had to do theirs right away too!

Cute right? I'm impressed, truly.

Because I am so impressed Sammie has offered for us to do a giveaway AND have a little party on Facebook for those who may want to order some beautiful looking nail wraps for themselves! YES they are a bit pricey, but I PROMISE it's well worth it. I absolutely love mine, and I have some on my tiny finger nails too because I'm a bad nail biter and I need to stop - I've had them on my fingers for 3 days and I refuse to bite them because I want them to stay pretty! You can get an average 2 manicures and 3 possibly more pedicures from one set depending on nail length! How awesome is that?

Want to try win some? We are giving away these gorgeous adult nail wraps & These adorable Junior Jams! One winner will score both!

If you would like to enter the giveaway below AND would like to take advantage of helping Sammie with her new journey in consulting please click here! She's a wonderful mama and expecting #2 in September! Visit her jamberry: http://easyjams.jamberry.com
- You can also select "Six Time Mommy" party at check out so we know you heard about it from here!

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Giveaway will end 7/20 and prize will be mailed from Canada directly to winner... Open to CAN/US residents. Please note shipping times to USA may take a little bit once mailed. Huge thank you to Sammie for this giveaway.

Disclaimer: I was NOT compensated in anyway for this post. All opinions expressed are my own, and 100% true.

Monthly A Baby Bag Reveal!

Happy July all! To those of us in Canada... Happy Canada Day! Another day I am extremely proud to be from this wonderful Country! If you don't know what I'm talking about today is Canada's Birthday. We celebrate 147 years of this beautiful Country!

I'm excited about this post! I received my monthly A Baby Bag the other day so I wanted to tell you all about it!

Things are changing a but over at A Baby Bag - they won't be doing monthly bags anymore, instead they will be doing theme bags. Exciting, right? I know!

While my bag is a bit different than monthly bags were or the theme bags will be because I am repping the "grab bag" which will not change and still be available! Here is what I got this month..

 

My bag included: The most adorable Green Sprouts on safari lunch bag, Green Sprouts on safari utensil set with a spoon, fork and chop sticks! A Twinklebelle hat & Strawberry ice cream cone goody bag from North American Bear co.

Again, never disappointed. My favourite products I have to say is the hat and lunch bag! How flipping cute are they both? I haven't received a single thing in all my bags that we haven't used, or loved!

If you are interested in trying out a grab bag, or even intrigued by a theme bag (you know like superhero, sun is out, etc) check out A Baby Bag. Information will be updated and more details will be coming shortly.

Just to give you a quick idea of a theme bag from a baby bag here is one they've recently done. This is the "superhero" themed bags..

Adorable right? I am not sure what is more fun. The surprises when I open the box, or the looks on the kids faces when they see what is inside. It's exciting, and we all love it so I'd say its equal!

Do you subscribe to any monthly bags or boxes? What kind?

Babywearing: Hotslings Review

I was recently sent this Hotslings sling to review and let me tell you -- I absolutely love Babywearing so I was excited for the chance to try the Hotslings because I hadn't ever tried on before. I wasn't so sure which size to get so I asked for a Large in AP Black.

It is a little bit big on me, but I think once baby grows it won't be much of an issue - plus I can toddler wear with it since my 3 year old doesn't weigh too much more than my 8 month old (I know!) hes just taller! 

I decided to go on a walk using the sling. It was super easy to put on, adjust and keep baby comfortable and in the correct position in. I was impressed. I wasn't so sure how I'd like the adjustable straps but it worked really well, and baby was good and snug in the sling.

I'm used to SSC's and Ring Slings which have quickly become my favorite, so this wasn't a huge switch for me. Justin is 8 months old and likes being held a lot. Most of the day actually, so it's important for me to have a carrier that is not only safe, easy to use but comfortable for the both of us. I'm happy to say our walk lasted just under an hour and I felt nothing. My back wasn't in pain, my side wasn't affected by his 20+lbs. It was wonderful. 

 

 Hotslings have full instructions on their website to learn how to use the Sling, they also have a full sizing chart available to make sure you choose the right size for you!

One of The most important parts of Babywearing - is not only being close to your baby but SAFETY. I can't tell you how many times I've searched a #babywearing hastag on Instagram and seen incorrect use of carriers and slings. It's so important to make sure you read about the speficic sling and carrier you are going to use and wear it properly. Not only for your back and shoulders but for baby's safety, and hips!

Hotslings has a great safety section on their website to show you exactly how to wear a Hotslings sling.. Plus a whole list of safe instructions! For smaller babies it's very important to make sure baby's face and chin aren't covered up!

If you are looking for a good, non-bulky, comfortable carrier that isn't tricky to get on I highly suggest a Hotslings Carrier! I know I'll get a lot of use out of this one this summer, I plan to keep it in my bag and have it with me at all times... You never know when baby or toddler will NEED to be held and the ease of this sling will make it easy to get on especially on the go!

Disclosure: This is a compensated sponsored post. I received this product complimentary for review purposes The views and opinions are my own and 100% true.

DESIGN YOUR OWN kael+kaed genuine Baltic Amber necklace CONTEST!!

If there's one thing I could tell parent's never to be without it's a Baltic Amber Teething necklace! I didn't know about them with 4 of my kids but my last 2 had them and still wear them (yes, even my now 3 year old!) and they are absolutely AMAZING. I wore a Baltic Amber and Hazelwood mix necklace during my last pregnancy and it helped  with nausea and my very, very frequent headaches!

So, I am very excited to partner with one of my all time favorite companies Kael+Kaed to bring you this very exciting contest! Create your own Kael+Kaed Genuine Blatic Amber necklace contest!

ROUND 1

Submit your design concept to us based on the colors of raw and polished Baltic amber which are available thru the web form.

 Colors Available (all baroque (round-ish)):

·      Raw lemon
·      Raw milky
·      Raw white milky
·      Raw honey
·      Raw cognac
·      Raw dark cherry
·      Raw antique black
·      Raw green
·      Polished lemon
·      Polished milky
·      Polished white milky
·      Polished honey
·      Polished cognac
·      Polished dark cherry
·      Polished antique black
·      Polished green

Have fun! Be creative! Spread the <3

Submissions open Monday May 12 – closes Monday May 19 @ noon PST (3pm EST)

The top 5 design choices will be chosen by a small review panel from kael+kaed.

The top 5 design concepts will be posted on Wed. May 21^st @ noon PST (3pm EST) for fan voting.

Submit your design ideas here: SUBMIT

 

ROUND 2

The top 5 design concepts will be posted for voting and open on Wed. May 21^st @ noon PST (3pm EST).

Voting will commence on Weds. May 21^st @ noon PST (3pm EST) and end on Sunday May 25^th at noon PST (3pm EST).

Winner will be announced Sunday May 25^th after voting has ended.

Winner will receive 1 necklace that they designed in 11” OR 13” size. Winner will name this kael+kaed exclusive Baltic amber necklace. This necklace will remain named for the duration of its stocking in our Baltic amber range.

Monthly A Baby Bag Reveal!

I'm so excited. My monthly A Baby Bag has arrived, and it's just getting better and better!  This is what I got in my bag this month:

 

Budding Minds Humpty Dumpty Storybook, Do More Bar, Baltic Amber Necklace and a Corduroy book

Can I just say that the ladies over at A Baby Bag truly outdo themselves every month. I have yet to be disappointed. Justin clings to the Humpty Dumpty book and doesn't like anyone touching it. Kyla and Ava have read the Corduroy book more times than I can count and the Do More Bar? well, lets focus on that for a second...

AMAZING.

 

We got the Cherry Almond bar. It was incredible. YES, I tried it! Actually I split it with Jackson, and he loved it - otherwise I would have eaten the whole thing! I had never heard of the Do More Bars until I got this bag this month, but it got me curious so I googled and found the official website. The story of the bar reminds me of myself, trying to make good healthy choices when it comes to food for my kids that aren't full of junk. So I could relate.

 I read all the ingredients in the bars and I think my kids would like most, if not all the bars they offer. I was a little disappointed to find out though they don't ship outside the USA. But, if they ever do they will have a customer, RIGHT HERE! Very, very good!

So, this month was a win for me again. Great job A Baby Bag I am impressed!

If you would like to order you can do so here.

There are 2 bags to choose from. Baby and Toddler. You can sign up to receive them once a month OR sign up to try one to see if you will like it, and then you can get them when and if you choose to!

They are $47/US and $50/CAN - And most definitely worth it. You get full sized items, and I've always gotten 4-5 items in each bag! Amazing deal, and would make an amazing Birthday, Baby Shower or Just because gift for any mom, baby or toddler!

Giveaway: The Very Fairy Princess Collection {USA ONLY}

We are a huge family of book lovers in our house! So when I was asked to do this giveaway for the Very Fairy Princess collection! I was more than happy to jump at the chance!

I was lucky enough to be sent one of the books from the collection. We got the "The Very Fairy Princess Graduation Girl" book and we absolutely love it. Not just my two girls, but I thought it was a really sweet book that actually had a lot of meaning for us. My girls recently switched schools and aren't having the easiest time adjusting, and are still a bit iffy about school. So although they aren't graduating - a lot of the story really applied in our situation and we've read it quite a few times since getting it!

Kyla even likes reading it herself, and has asked me to get her the whole collection for her Birthday in October!

 The book is extremely well written, both Kyla and I can read it, and she didn't have to struggle with any of the words. She is a bit behind with her reading but read this book with ease. The writing is a good size, and the pictures are amazingly illustrated.

Ava is in grade 1 and also read the book with ease. She was able to also sound out words, but look at the photos if she needed any assistance and was able to figure it out. The pictures also kept the girls focus on the pages and not wandering while we were reading, this was a HUGE plus for us!

ABOUT THE BOOK 

- I received "A Very Fairy Princess Graduation Girl"

While her friends and family may not believe in fairies, Geraldine knows, deep down, that she is a VERY fairy princess.

This is the fifth adventure in the adorable, sparkly, sweet Very Fairy Princess series from celebrated children’s book author Julie Andrews (best known for The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins and The Princess Diaries) and her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton.

In this new tale, the end of the school year is here, and Very Fairy Princess Gerry is getting ready to graduate! She always loves a celebration, but can't help but feel a little sad as she empties her cubby, takes down her art projects, and says goodbye to her class pet, Houdini the hamster. She's also a little nervous about leaving Miss Pym... what if her new teacher doesn't let Gerry wear her wings and crown? Change can be hard, even for a fairy princess!  Thankfully, she realizes that new things can bring their own sparkle.  A perfectly delightful addition to your child’s bookshelf.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Julie Andrews is one of the most recognized figures in the world of entertainment, best known for her performances in The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins, and The Princess Diaries. Julie has been a celebrated children's book author for over thirty years, and her works include Mandy, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles, and the Little Bo series. Her memoir, Home, was #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

Emma Walton Hamilton is a bestselling children's book author, editor, arts educator, and theater professional, and author of Raising Bookworms: Getting Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment. Together with her mother, Julie Andrews, she has coauthored many books for young readers, including the New York Times bestselling Very Fairy Princess series, the Dumpy the Dump Truck series, Simeon's Gift, The Great American Mousical, and the New York Times bestselling Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, a book for families to treasure and share.

GIVEAWAY!!!

Spread your sparkle with the Very Fairy Princess collection! - in stores April 8, 2014

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Giveaway open to US residents only. ONE WINNER will receive 1 (one) the Very Fairy Princess collection of 6 books ..  You have 24 hours from prize announcement to claim your prize before a new winner will be chosen instead. Giveaway is open from May 5 - May 12 at 11:59p, winner will be chosen and posted/emailed the afternoon of May 13th . Good luck!

Like Soda? - A SodaStream Review

I had heard so many mixed reviews for SodaStream when we decided we'd go ahead and get one to see if we could save on sodas. Given the fact I am trying to drink less, I thought it would be a great idea - especially because it turns normal tap water into SODA! I thought it would be something we could really benefit from.

I went and picked up a kit called SodaStream Source that was suppose to have samples in it. Got home and unsealed the box to find not only was there no samples, but there was also no CO2 Canister. So we packed it back up and took it back to the store. We then got the cheaper single SodaStream Jet that didn't come with anything just the machine and the co2 canister (which thankfully did come with the second one)

The second machine we picked up!

We picked up Soda, Diet Soda, Kool Aid Grape, Root Beer and Crystal Light Lemonade.

We sat and tried every single one and I basically had the same reaction to each: GROSS.

Every single one tasted like Tonic Water. Something I hate on its own but mixed with flavors is even worse. 

I decided to give it a chance before I wrote up my review because you can't exactly tell from 1 night of tasting.

We've had it about a month now and I still have nothing great to say. My husband on the other hand always buys flavored carbonated water so of course it's a winner in his eyes, but I still can't stomach it. It actually makes me feel sick to my stomach.

The ease of the system is wonderful, I just don't think its for you if you don't like the bitterness of Tonic Water because it leaves a pretty distinct after taste, and I can taste it no matter what is added. We've played with the amount of syrup we add, we've added more, added less, used the exact amount and it's just not for me.

Thankfully, it wasn't money wasted because my husband actually thinks its fantastic. He's since bought himself another syrup, he got himself some Cranberry Raspberry soda.

To use the SodaStream is pretty easy. You fill the bottle with water to the fill line on the bottle, place it on the machine, screw it on and press down the button to carbonate the water. Once you do that and get your desired fizziness you then remove from the machine, add the syrup and gently move it around (not a vicious shake) and enjoy... Well, some of us anyway!

So if you are a big soda drinker like me, but don't enjoy the taste of off brands, or a bitter after taste just like Tonic Water the soda stream probably isn't for you.

However if you do you'd probably get a huge kick out of this system, and it could save you a ton of money. I've loved not having to buy my husband bottles of carbonated water for $1 each time or any pop as he enjoys the SodaSteam even more than name brand sodas!

Thoughts?

Do you have a SodaStream? Leave your thoughts below, I'd love to know how others use theirs and if you like/love/hate them... I want to love ours, so I'm willing to try others mixes, even homemade if its good enough!

This review was not sponsored by SodaStream and I was not compensated in any way for this review. This review is 100% my opinions and views.