Shi Shu Style - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

There are many things that I love, but seriously - relaxing in a warm, soft, comfortable blanket really is one of the top. I tend to be cold a lot and when I'm relaxing at night there is nothing better than being curled up in a nice blanket. You are going to find one of the best blankets I have ever used from Shi Shu Style.

I was able to review the fabulous Shi Shu Home Classic Weave Throw and I love it more every time I use it. Quite honestly, my husband is not a big blanket person and it's a battle of who is going to get the throw because we both love it so much. My son calls it the - "soft blanket" and always wants to take it for nap. This beautiful classic weave throw is 60% cotton and 40% bamboo & 100% natural. It comes in three different lovely colors, feels amazing is 50" x 60" Handwoven (big enough to curl into), and the make is great. This is a blanket I'm going to use all year round.
Shi Shu Style also has beautiful baby blankets and snugglers in a variety of colors. You cannot go wrong in my opinion buying any of these products. They are excellent!

Buy It! You know you want to be wrapped in this loveliness, or wrap your little one up in this, right? Well use coupon code LOVEIT for a 20% discount. Expires 4/15/09.

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win a Baby Snuggler in their choice of color. To Enter.
*Visit Shi Shu Style and tell me which color you would like.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Shi Shu Style
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*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest leaving the URL.
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to all. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 8th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

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Bright Green - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

There are so many different cleaners out there - it really can be a bit over whelming at times. I was recently able to review a couple of home care items from the Bright Green collection recently released from Safeway. Some of the products are cleaning and laundry soaps made with biodegradable and naturally derived ingredients, energy-efficient light bulbs and paper products made from 100 percent recycled content sold exclusively at Safeway stores.

I reviewed the dish soap and let me tell you - it can cut the grease. I had pretty much all the pans in my house piled up (don't ask me why) and I didn't have to change the water once. It was bubbly and clean, while cutting away that grease. It had a wonderful smell too it as well - surprisingly it didn't make me irritated while being pregnant. Also the All purpose cleaner came in handy while cleaning after remodeling our dining room this past week. There was dust and dirt from all kinds of things, and this cleaner got everything back to looking great!

Bright Green Products work great, just like other traditional products you are used too without those nasty chemicals. They also have an amazing reusable grocery bag, that was just released - that is heavy duty and looks good. I love to use mine!!! It's made of 65% recycled materials and 35% cotton. Check out the site and all the great products Safeway has to offer.

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win a reusable grocery bag and coupons to use at Safeway. To enter.

*Visit Safeway and tell me a product you would like to try.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Write a unique blog post linking to this post
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*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to all. I will randomly select the winner Monday, April 6th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Winners!

Congratulations to the lucky randomly selected winners today!

A new winner was chosen for the Certain Dri Antiperspirant, scroll down to see new winner. Please remember to leave a way for me to contact you, or the only way to know that you won is by checking back for the winners here on my site.

*$20 gift certificate to Born 2 Impress winner is vmichelle.

*Box of Lipo-Flavonoid winner is darlanpaulsmama.

*Box of Cystex winner is Gianna.

Please check your e-mails to claim your prize! Thanks to our sponsors and all who entered. Use coupon code MommainFlipFlops10 and get 10% off your purchase at Born 2 Impress. Expires August 23, 2009.

Invitation Consultants - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Are you loving personalized stationary, stampers, invitations and more that look absolutely fabulous? You know you do - who doesn't want their invites, letters and more to look amazing. You are going to find some fabulous products at Invitation Consultants, that you are going to want to get your hands on pronto!

I was very excited to get a custom stamper for our families use for review and it is a hit with my husband and I. Not only does it look professional, the style is exactly what I wanted! It's very easy to use and care for, which is great - nobody wants something that is troublesome. There is a wide range of designs to choose from - you are definitely going to find a design you want and you are able to do custom wording and initials. Don't forget the coloring too - there are several different ink colors to choose as well - which makes it all unique to your style.

Invitation consultants selection of products is huge. Just under the wedding category you are going to find eight choices and several under each heading. How could you not find the perfect item you are searching for. Where was this when I was getting married? Since that's long past I will have to head into the party invitations - but for what? Baby, Children, Holiday, Fun Party, etc. There is literally something for everyone. Don't forget your party favors and stationary. This is definitely a great site to visit when planning.

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win a custom stamper of their liking from Invitation Consultants. To Enter.

*Visit Invitation Consultants and tell me what you really like and why.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-

*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Invitation Consultants

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*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest leaving the URL.

*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to USA only. I will randomly select the winner Monday, April 6th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Sleep Number Bed - Enter a Contest!

Most of my readers are moms and we all know that sleep is so wonderful to come by, that when you actually lay down and the kids are all asleep that you want something comfortable that isn't going to cause you to wake up stiff and feeling achy in the morning. At least that's how I am!

View this video of Pete Bils talking about how mattress pressure points increase aches and pains, when he appeared on the nationally syndicated TV show, The Doctors.

Also review "the study, conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital by Harvard researchers, sites statistics and testimonials showing how the right mattress can significantly reduce back and neck aches as well as morning soreness, stiffness and pain in addition to many other quality of life measures that often suffer as a result of poor sleep. .For example, intimacy with your partner, food cravings, mood, etc. "

To celebrate Sleep Awareness in March, SLEEP NUMBER® is offering you the chance to win a Queen SLEEP NUMBER® c3 mattress and foundation valued at $1,298.99. Click here to get entered. Contest ends April 2, 2009.

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today!

Winner of the Certain Dri Antiperspirant is mgster . A new winner was chosen Qwill. Please check your e-mail to claim your prize.

Winners of the Annee Mathew, Sidney Faux Wrap from A Mothers Boutique is Midwest Mommy and MaggiemM. Check your e-mails to claim your prize.

I want to thank all of you for entering and a big thanks to all the subscribers, followers, tweeters and those that visit often! Without all of you there would be no Momma In Flip Flops2. Another thank you to our great sponsors. Please head on over to A Mother's Boutique and take a look around. Also click here to vote her as one of the Top Leading Mom Businesses!

ShooShoos - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

It's that time of year again, spring time and I know you are ready for your little one to be dressed up in some adorable soft-soled shoes. What better place to start shopping than ShooShoos!

Ever since I discovered soft-soled shoes and just how great they are for little ones feet I won't have my children wearing anything but them while they are little. I really like the new spring line from ShooShoos, not only do they fit great, are soft, have a great selection to choose from the price is fantastic.They are easy to get on and off, but not so easy for your child to do so. My daughter really likes them and is ready for spring in her adorable soft-soled shoes. I like too the ease of walking in this type of shoe, it's not big and bulky so she's able to run and be care-free while still looking absolutely adorable.

ShooShoos size range is great - for your infant in need of shoes all the way up to your toddler who may still be needing soft-soled shoes. There are also cute flexible soles that may interest you as well. If you are on the look out for adorable infant or toddler shoes you are going to love what you find at ShooShoos. These shoes are excellent for growing baby feet! Check them out now!

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win an adorable pair of baby shoes. To Enter.

*Visit ShooShoos and tell me which pair you would choose.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and ShooShoos. You are welcome to use the banners seen on my site to link to as well.

*Subscribe to my feed.
*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest leaving the URL.
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 3rd, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Oliver's Labels - Review & Discount!

As a parent there are so many times when I really wish my kids things were labeled when we were out and about. There are even times I wish things were labeled here in my own home because I seriously cannot remember who's is who's. Oliver's Labels has great labels for your family.

I really like our labels we use. They are on a lot of things to keep the kids from fighting over who's is who's and when taking things to play dates, etc we know exactly who's cup is who's and so forth. I put them on the kids tooth brushes (mostly for myself) and with all the water and mess they haven't even begun to come off, as well as the one we have put on cups that have been added into the dishwasher. The labels are very vibrant and pretty, with cute little graphics to choose from depending on the child's interest.

Oliver's Labels have a lot of great qualities about them that you aren't going to find with a lot of other label makers. They offer full-color graphics, guarantee their images will not rub off and all their machines made to use make these labels are eco-friendly. What's also very unique is you can get labels with Found-It codes on them. This is an online lost-and-found service just for Oliver's Labels and free of charge, pretty cool huh? How does it work you ask? Well at the bottom of the labels it prompts people who may have found your item to visit a special page on the site, they then enter a simple 9 digit code that is specific to you and you get an e-mail right away. Oliver's Labels works in the middle so there is no need to give out personal information. Check out Oliver's Labels and tell me what you love, there are lots of great products.

Buy It! Are you ready to purchase some Oliver's Labels for your house hold? You can use these for anything, even clothing. Use coupon code MOMMAINFLIPFLOPS and get 10% off your entire purchase. Good until May 31st, 2009.

[Bump] - Review & Discount!

Simply [bump] Alicious! That's what you are going to love about Bump and the cute [bump] apparel you are going to find there. I was never one to really care about wearing a saying on my tummy while being pregnant, but I know some of you girls love and I am definitely becoming a fan this time around.

I was able to review this really cute [bump] tank with the saying "make way for the [bump] baby under manufacturing process" - I really love it! It not only looks great, but it's longer and super soft. The [bump] fits perfectly on my tummy! I have a medium and it fits me perfect now at 21 weeks.

[Bump] carries a lot of different sayings depending on your style, along with t-shirts, tanks, pants, v-necks, off the shoulder tee's, [bump]-daddy shirts and more. If you are looking for the [bump] look and want a sassy saying to show off your bump, then this is the way to go!

Buy It: Find something that you have to add to your wardrobe or purchase for a gift from [bump]? Use coupon code MMFF10 for 10% off your purchase. Tell me, what do you love? Do you like to display your bump proudly with a shirt, or like your husband to?

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today!

Minxy Mimi was the winner of the No-Cry Nap Solution Book by Elizabeth Pantley.

tbd who was the winner of the Marie Madeline Studio, Ilsa Handbag Pattern and fabric choices.

Thanks to all those that entered. A big thank you to Marie Madeline Studio for this fabulous review and giveaway!! Be sure to check out the other giveaways going on now, located on the sidebar!!

Maternitique - Review!

I'm sure I can't be the only woman around that's skin turns crazy when they become pregnant. This pregnancy has been awful for acne and it's not just on my face but on my back. I've never been a huge cleanser person, I use baby wash a lot of times because everything seems to make my skin dry out. Then I come to find the site Maternitique - "In the journey to motherhood, everything changes. Shouldn't your beauty and body care products change, too?" I had never even thought of that.

I was so happy to get the chance to review for Maternitique. I have been using the Belli's Ance Clearing Facial Wash for nearly a month now. I swear to you my acne on my back and face has pretty much vanished. I still have a little break out (like normal) but to the point that I don't have a pimple face - this is truly amazing. I will only use this for now on while pregnant. I also started using the Novena Organic Citrus Blemish Lotion and once again love this. It moisturizes my face, but doesn't puff me up or break me out. My other item that I have truly fallen in love with is the vedaMAMA, rich body cream. I have had some serious drying of the legs - to the point that they get sores on them, but if I use anything rich and creamy it swells me up. Kind of a dilemma. This still not only keeps my legs healthy, I don't puff up and it's not even one bit greasy. It's by far the best lotion I have ever used in my life. All of these products are safe and natural for you to use while pregnant. I didn't even think that the cleansers I could be using would not be safe. Have you?

Maternitique has so many great things to offer, that I will always recommend them to everyone. There are tons of products to choose from and Tara is absolutely excellent in helping you find exactly what you need. I love the natural birthing section of products as well - with being a home birthing mother this is the place I am looking to purchase several things to make my birth even more wonderful.

I cannot express to my readers enough the joy I have had in reviewing for Maternitique and using the products I was offered. This is a site that must be visited by all. I tell you without doubt I will be there again.

Bufferzone - Discount!

Still looking to childproof your computer with the Bufferzone computer software? Bufferzone would like to offer you Momma In Flip Flops2 readers a 50% off code to use when ordering. That's a great discount people! Use coupon code BZ005SG for 50% off! Expires March 31st, 2009.

Lipo-Flavonoid - Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Unfortunately many people suffer from ringing of the ears (tinnitus), are you one of them or someone in your family? If so you may be one of the people that could benefit from Lip-Flavonoid, a nutritional supplement to help with this condition.

"Lipo-Flavonoid® provides nutritional support to improve circulation in the inner ear for overall ear health. When the circulation in the inner ear is improved, the microscopic hair cells responsible for transmitting electrical impulses of sound to the brain stay flexible, and fluids within the ear canals may flow better (it is thought that a primary cause of tinnitus is damage to or stiffening of these microscopic hair cells within the ear). Lipo-Flavonoid® nutritional supplement is recommended by ear, nose and throat doctors nationwide, and patient feedback has shown it to be effective in helping to reduce tinnitus in a significant number of users."

"For everyone who suffers from tinnitus, whether the cause is known or not, it is necessary for sufferers to take control of their personal situation for greatest relief, since it can affect a sufferer emotionally and physically to hear a continual noise that no one around them can hear. Lipo-Flavonoid®, a nutritional supplement developed by an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat doctor, or ENT) in the early 1960s, has been providing relief and improvement of the condition for many sufferers. Until recently, it had a limited following, with people learning about it mostly through word-of-mouth from those who have used it successfully or seen it work (doctors who recommend it). However, as the success of this supplement has become more widely known due to the Internet, media coverage and increased doctor recommendations, it is now becoming a more mainstream brand with mass market distribution."

I have not tried or used Lipo-Flavonoid. It is available as an over the counter product for adults and children older than 12 years old. Lipo-Flavonoid is available at drugstores nationwide and on-line at http://www.lipoflavonoid.com/.

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win a box of Lip-Flavoinoid. Must be 18 years old to enter. To enter.

*Leave a comment that you would like to be entered.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-

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Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 30th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Cystex - Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Are you one of the many people who suffer from recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI's)? If so Cystex Urinary Pain Relief Tablets maybe for you.

These tablets are an "over-the-counter (OTC) medication designed to help ease the pain and discomfort of UTIs. More uniquely, it is the only OTC UTI medication with an antibacterial agent that helps to contain the progression of the infection, as well. The dual-action formula of Cystex® not only helps numb the pain and burning sensation with an analgesic, but it also contains the urinary antiseptic methenamine to help control the infection while you wait to see a physician. Cystex® will also not change the color of the urine as other OTC urinary pain products do."

"Usage: Cystex® helps inhibit the pain and progression of a common urinary tract infection while the individual is waiting to see the doctor. Women with recurrent or frequent UTIs should also speak to their healthcare provider to determine if preventative use of Cystex® may help lessen the recurrence of UTIs."

I have not tried Cystex, but they are available at drugstores nation wide and you can also purchase them online at www.cystex.com, www.drugstore.com. Many people suffer from UTI's, they are painful and yuo should not let go one go untreated. I have had family do this and the suffering of a kidney infection is not good.

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will recieve a box of Cystex. Must be 18 years old to enter. To Enter.

*Just leave a comment that you would like to be entered.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Subscribe to my feed
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Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 30th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today!

Bufferzone winner is Naddez!

WordCandy Vinyl $30 Gift Certificate winner is JustJenny!

Set of PURE products from Softlips winner is Marin!

Please check your e-mails to claim your prize and get back to me as soon as possible. Thanks to all the entries. Lots of fun things to come this week so be sure to check back often! Thanks to Bufferzone, WordCandy Vinyl and Softlips for these great contests.

Born 2 Impress - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

It's time your little girls hair looked as good as her clothing! You are going to fall in love with all the cute things you can find at Born 2 Impress!

I am always on the look out for adorable hair accessories for my daughter. Especially since her hair is not very long at all and I like to accessories her hair to all her outfits. I was very impressed with the absolutely adorable butterfly clippies and the double white daisy clip we received from Born 2 Impress. They clip in my daughters fine hair with ease and look absolutely amazing. The butterflies are soft and beyond adorable. I love the flowers, they have a little jewel in the center and it even looks amazing clipped to a little headband. It's very spring and not overly powering big to make her look like she has a huge big flower coming out of her head. It's perfect! I have had problems in the past with hair accessories coming unglued after a short period of time and we have not had this problem at all. They all are holding up great, even with my daughter pulling them out on her own occasionally.

Born 2 Impress carries hair accessories for your toddler, infant and big girl. You can also purchases purses, totes, bow holders, beanies and more. The wrapping your items come is is very nice as well - looking for a gift you don't even have to worry about doing anything to it. Born 2 Impress is a great site that you are going to find some great products for your girls.

Buy It! Find something you need? Get an extra entry and use coupon code MommainFlipFlops10 and get 10% off your purchase. Expires August 23, 2009.

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win a $20 gift certificate to use on whatever you would like from Born 2 Impress. To Enter.

*Visit Born 2 Impress and tell me what you'd spend your gift certificate on.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-

*Subscribe to my feed

*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Born 2 Impress

*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest leaving the URL.

*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 30th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

You Can Make This - Is Having A Contest!

I just hosted a fabulous giveaway a couple of weeks ago from You Can Make This.com and there was lots of interest because this site it great.

Now in light of April being just around the corner - you can make this is launching a new site called YouCanQuiltThis.com. You are going to find projects, tutorials, and patterns brought together by a team of experts and lead designers. How exciting! If this site is anything like their other one, all of us not so crafty ones out there are going to be quilting up a storm.

Now for an even better part. Since they are launching their new site they have teamed up with Janome to give away a Marie Osmond Quilter’s Companion sewing machine. There are several ways to enter to win this machine. Click here to view the details for this giveaway and how you can enter, going on now.

ToyWrangler - Review!

I'm putting an end to a vicious cycle! You know the one....Baby throws her toy, SCREAMS because she wants it back, Mom swerves in traffic trying to retrieve said toy from where ever it landed on the backseat floor, returns it to Baby who no more than a moment later throws the toy once again, SCREAMS once again, Mom swerves once again, returns the toy once again just to have it throw AGAIN! Until....Mom found out about the ToyWrangler by LuvLoo!

This product is truly a sanity saver! "Toywrangler™ keeps everything handy and in baby's reach. Plastic rings and elastic cuff make it a snap to interchange baby’s favorites." My little daughter wasn't much of a car fan. Then I attached one Mini Toy Wrangler to her seat belt with a favorite toy on the link and now she plays happily with her toy always in reach. Another great benefit when getting Baby out of the car, those toys are bound and determined to leap out of the car onto the dirty parking lot below but the ToyWrangler tethers them and keeps them hanging nice and clean well above ground level. I attached another Mini Toy Wrangler to our stroller which quickly put an end to constant stops along our walks to collect throw toys. I also tried the Mini Toy Wrangler on a restaurant highchair and never had to put a toy back on the table that had just been on the floor.

My only question is why didn't I know about the ToyWrangler by LuvLoo sooner?!?

*Thank you to Teri for this guest review.

A Mothers Boutique - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Okay mommies, you are going to love A Mother's Boutique! Once your a mommy it's still about feeling great, while looking great at the same time and sometimes it's hard to find that. You are going to find it all here and love it.

I was excited to be able to try out the Annee Matthew, Sidney Fauz Wrap shirt. What got me really excited about this shirt is that it's made for me to wear now, while showing off my pregnancy, but also has a cross top with built in coverage and easy access for nursing after the baby is born. A shirt to wear before and after baby - isn't that a great deal? I also love this because, even though my daughter just weaned I could have worn this shirt while easily nursing her and being big and pregnant. Talk about great!! I really like the light weight feel of this shirt and the look is feminine yet practical for me. I really like it a lot and look forward to getting a lot of use out of this for a very long time.

A Mother's Boutique has lots of clothing for the expectant and nursing mother, as well as fabulous complimentary clothing for mom's that look great. I love the entire nursing area, tons to choose from - and from my experience that's hard to come by. There's shape wear, undergarments, advocacy tee's for your little one, plus size, organic clothing and more. Check out her end-of-season sale as well. You won't be disappointed after visiting A Mother's Boutique!

Are you looking for great parenting and breastfeeding information? Visit A Mothers Boutique Blog and learn more.

Win It! A Mother's Boutique would like to give 2 Momma In Flip Flops2 readers the beautiful Annee Mathew, Sidney Faux Wrap in your choice of color and size. To Enter.

*Visit A Mother's Boutique and tell me what you would love from the site.

Get TWO extra entries if you - Vote for A Mother's Boutique in the Leading Moms in Business Contest: http://www.startupnation.com/leading-moms-2009/contestant/3084/index.php

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
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*Purchase something from the site before the contest is over

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to USA & Canada only. I will randomly select the winner Friday, March 27th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Certain Dri - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Are you one of those people that have excessive perspiration? I will have to admit at times I feel like one of those people and those are the days I seriously wish I had something that worked for an extended period of time. I think all my sisters can say we were in need the day of my sisters wedding last month. Talk about Fresh, Not Fresh! LoL!

Certain Dri-Solid Antiperspirant is an over the counter deodorant that gives you 72 hours of protection and it did work the few times I tried it and new I needed something a little stronger. I don't regularly wear deodorant on a daily basis and when finding out that I needed to use at night and sparingly I decided it wasn't something I wanted to use regularly. This is the only deodorant that contains 25% aluminum sesquichlorohydrate (Anhydrous) while being sold over the-counter and I felt like I didn't have that excess perspiration that needed this.

About: "Certain Dri ® Solid Anti-Perspirant is effective for reducing excessive underarm perspiration (axillary hyperhidrosis), as well as for occasional, excessive perspiration due to stress, heat, sports, occupation, etc. Because of the therapeutic ingredients/formulation, Certain Dri® Solid Anti-Perspirant is applied sparingly at bedtime. This allows it to work overnight. It will not wash off after bathing/showering in the morning. In many cases, users will discover that it will not be necessary to apply Certain Dri Solid Anti-Perspirant every night to control their perspiration problem. It can be used in conjunction with the new daily deodorant, Certain Dri® A.M. Underarm RefresherTM or another morning-applied deodorant of your choice."

If you are a person that has excessive perspiration at work, school, sporting events, etc. this may be a product you want to try. You can purchase at supermarkets and drug stores nationwide, as well as online retailers and at http://www.certaindri.com/.


Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win One Certain Dri Solid. To Enter.
*Tell me what you currently use.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Subscribe to my feed
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Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Friday, March 27th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Reminder: Enter the sak book in a bag giveaway!

"Book in a Bag has officially begun and will run thru April 15th, 2009! This month, the sak is giving away a Cambria Medium Round Tote in Beach Stripe and 4 wonderful books from Harper Collins – The Scent of Sake, The Ladies Lending Library, The Miracles of Prato and A Dangerous Affair. What better way to score a great bag and some must-reads then by entering this contest! Click here www.thesak.com/bookinabag to enter the sak “Book in a Bag” contest - being smart was never so stylish!"

Aren't the color's gorgeous in that bag? I would really like that for summer! Readers: Do you like being reminded of these giveaways?

Winners!

Congratulations to our lucky randomly selected winners today!

Spamgirl was the winner of the bracelet of choice from MommaJ's Etsy Shop.

Sharon & Jamie were the winners of the Action Inc. Superhero Trading Cards!

All of you have been e-mailed, please respond as soon as possible. Thanks to all the entries! Lots more contest to come.

Marie Madeline Studio - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

It's spring time - or very close to it. Time to toss those winter bags in your closet and break out those fabulous spring bags to help you look springy and cute! You are going to love what you can find at Marie Madeline Studio!

I was so excited to get my absolutely cute Ilsa handbag from Marie Madeline Studio. I'm not used to carrying a smaller bag, but this little handbag is beyond great. It looks amazing and it's so nice to be showing off a smaller cuter handbag for a change. The Ilsa bag has a cute smart tab closure and tapering handle. Inner pockets and plastic inner base. Ready for the even more fantastic part? When you decide you have to purchase this bag, you get to pick out whatever fabric you want from their collection (and there is a lot- it's really hard to decide) and they make it to fit you. You cannot go wrong with this, it's exactly what you want!

Marie Madeline Studio has lots of other bags besides the Ilsa, Aprons, Accessories, some Clothing and more. You are going to love it all because you can pick fabric's. I have to mention that the packaging of these products is exceptional when it arrives to you. All dolled up like a gift you'd be ready to hand right over to a friend. Also, the ladies at Marie Madeline are exceptionally nice. It's absolutely wonderful and uplifting to meet such kind woman. You will want to check out their site and all about them here!

Win It! The generous ladies at Marie Madeline Studio would like to give one Momma In Flip Flops2 reader the Ilsa Bag pattern and your choice of fabrics. To Enter.

*Visit Marie Madeline Studio and tell me which fabric you'd pick to make your fabulous bag.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Subscribe to my feed and/or place my button on your site
*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Marie Madeline
*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest.
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

*Purchase something from the site before the contest is over

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, March 25th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

The No-Cry Nap Solution - Giveaway! (CLOSED)

I love to give things away, as you can tell from trying to host a lot of contests for all you lovely readers. Unfortunately lately I haven't been able to enter to win things myself, but after writing my review on the no-cry nap solution book for Elizabeth Pantley she threw me into a drawing and I actually won. I about peed my pants I was so excited! Why do you want to know am I telling you this? Well I don't need two the no-cry nap solutions books so I'd like to give one away to my readers!

I wrote my review for Elizabeth Pantleys book not that long ago (read it here) and had several of you interested in this book and her others. I actually got e-mails from some of you that you purchased some of her books and they're working. Yippee! We need all the help we can get sometimes. My daughter is 20 months old and just quit nursing, I had to wean her rather quickly because of being pregnant (long story) and some of the techniques in this book really have helped. I look forward to reading her several other books. The no cry sleep solution, No cry sleep for toddlers and preschoolers, No cry potty and No cry Discipline book - view her website here.

Win It! I would like to give one Momma In Flip Flops2 reader The No-Cry Nap Solution book by Elizabeth Pantley. To Enter (lets make it easy).

*Just tell me you want to be entered!

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-

*Tell me one of the other books you want to read

*Become a follower of my site.

*Subscribe to my feed and/or place my button on your site

*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Elizabeth Pantleys site

*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest.

*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

*Get a friend to visit and subscribe to Momma In Flip Flops2 - share the giveaway love!

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to USA & Canada. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, March 25th, 2009. The winners will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Earthlust Winner!

Congratulations to ConfessionsOfAnOverWorkedMom! You were the randomly selected winner of the 13oz Tree Stainless steel bottle from Earthlust. I do not have an e-mail to contact you, so please contact me within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen.

Thanks to all the entries. Earthlust has a lot of beautiful bottles to choose from and other items. There was lots of interest, so take a look and get one now!

Softlips - Reviews & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Softlips, who doesn't want them? During the winter months I usually carry around a tube of chap stick of some sort wherever I go - my lips get so dried out. I really like the new Softlips Pure.

The New Softlips Pure Honeydew and pomegranate provide great lip conditioning while still being chemical-free. I really like how the new softlips use organic oils and beeswax to keep your lips feeling moisturized and great. There is also vitamin E and natural shea to help keep them looking smooth and healthy. I use mine all the time. I love both the honeydew and pomegranate and definitely look to keeping these in my bag instead of other brands for sure. The slender look of the softlips also gives it a very feminine look to it, nothing like pulling something out to moisturize and take care of your lips that's looking great itself.

A little about the new products: "Softlips® PURE is a new, naturally-formulated lip balm available in two light flavors – Pomegranate and Honeydew. Its ingredients are USDA-certified organic and 100% natural. Softlips Pure is the first U.S. lip balm available for purchase in the cough and cold aisle to be certified organic under the stringent terms of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The product is also enclosed in recyclable packaging that is printed with vegetable-based ink."

Softlips is available nationwide in many drugstores. Check them out now!

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win One set of the PURE products (Pomegranate and Honeydew. To enter!

*Tell me what you currently use to moisturize your lips.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-

*Tell me how you found Momma In Flip Flops2 (twitter, blog/linky (please leave url), friend, etc)

*Subscribe to my feed and/or place my button on your site

*Write a unique blog post linking to this post

*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest.

*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 23rd, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

WordCandy Vinyl - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

I am quickly falling in love with vinyl decals, everything about them I really love. I was seriously freaking out excited when I found WordCandy Vinyl and I know you will too.

When I first found out about vinyl's I have to say I wasn't really sure about them, but the more I use, the more I realize just how awesome they are. Vinyl's give your home a look that's different than your same old signs hanging around. I seriously loving my new laundry decal from WordCandy Vinyl and the look it gives my laundry room. I've been looking for sometime for something to add that extra touch in there and this is exactly what it needed. WordCandy Vinyl is very easy to put up and comes with great instructions that are very easy to follow. She has a great selection to choose from, for all over your home and you can get your decal in different sizes and colors - for sure to match your existing decals. I also think it's great that these decals are easily remove able when ready for something new. This won't permanently ruin your wall like paint would. I would recommend vinyl decals to anyone and WordCandy is a great place to check out.

WordCandy Vinyl has laundry room, kitchen, living room, bathroom, home decor vinyl's and much more at good prices. Allie is excellent to work with and loves what she does! Be sure to check out her Etsy site as well. You really do want to add one of these to your home, they are awesome! Don't you just love the family tree to the left? You actually personalize it. If I knew our family wasn't going to change I would be ALL about that. I LOVE it!!!

Buy It! Find something you absolutely can't live without? I knew you would. Use code FlipFlops and get Free Shipping on your order. Expires March 31st, 2009.

Win it! WordCandy Vinyl would like to give one Momma In Flip Flops2 reader a $30 gift certificate to use on whatever you would like from her etsy shop or web-site. To enter.

*Visit WordCandy Vinyl or her Etsy and tell me what you would spend the gift certificate on.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Tell me how you found Momma In Flip Flops2 (twitter, blog/linky (please leave url), friend, etc)
*Subscribe to my feed and/or place my button on your site
*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and WordCandy Vinyl.
*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest.
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to All. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 23rd, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

Winners!

Congratulations to the lucky randomly selected winners today!

Bella Blu Maternity; shade maternity tee.
Trixpixel.

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, New Canisters Free Coupons!
#1. Emily B,
#2. Mommyisthankless,
#3. DEBIJOT,
#4. Valerie2350,
#5. judybrittle,
#6. colleen (inman AT),
#7. Jamie,
#8. Baba,
#9. janetfaye,
#10. Janelle!

All winners, please check your e-mails to claim your prize.

Clorox's new canisters are fabulous for setting around your home, lots of different color selections for the difference in home decor. Be sure to check them out. Bella Blu Maternity has great clothing, for those expecting or know someone who is going to be, this is a great site to check out.

Bumpstyle - Review!

My bump, my bump, how I love my bump! Oh and how I love it to look good too! I've come across a really cute little site Bumpstyle and you are going to love the fabulous shirts they have for the hip mom in you.

Bumpstyle has hip tee's that make you look and feel great. They're super comfortable and very cute. They not only make you feel cute, but they don't make you feel frumpy or ugly. They're casual and hip but still give you a modest feel like your not falling out of the shirt while looking good. I absolutely love my hipster bump tee with the little pink bird on it. It fits excellent and looks so good. It's a little bit longer and tighter around the bottom to give you a distinct look. A V neck for some appeal but you are still able to wear a bra that gives you coverage without showing all the straps off and I am big on shirts that look good while still wearing a bra that works for me. These shirts come in one size, if you want them to fit tighter you wash them in warm water to shrink them up a bit. Mine fits me superb and I'm excited that I will most likely be able to wear it through most of my pregnancy and still look fabulous.

Bumpstyle has tee's, tanks and long sleeved shirts with different designs. Sure to fit whatever you're looking for. Why not get a shirt that will fit you the entire pregnancy and still look good? Read more about bumpstyle here and their one size thoughts. Check them out, what do you love?

Bufferzone (EXTENDED)- Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Anyone with kids knows just how quickly a few seemingly harmless clicks of the mouse can wreak havoc on a computer! A link in an email, a fun download....kids don't stop to think about all the possible spyware, adware and viruses tagging along for the ride! Anti-virus and anti-spyware programs do cut back on some but what about the new viruses being released between program updates? The folks at www.trustware.com have come up with a whole new solution they call Bufferzone!

"BufferZone Pro complements your existing anti-virus or anti-spyware solution by creating an isolated zone on your PC, which separates your operating system and confidential data from unknown programs, downloads and files." This makes your confidential files inaccessible to programs running within the bufferzone so no passwords, account numbers, etc. can be stolen. If you do download a questionable program, you simply purge the bufferzone and it is gone, no harm done. If you decide you'd like to keep a downloaded program, simply reinstall it onto your actual computer outside the bufferzone. The only downside is that the bufferzone purge is an all or nothing deal. As long as you regularly save any modifications outside the bufferzone you'll be fine but if you need to purge a virus at some point, you will also be purging any positive updates still within the bufferzone. The program displays a convenient red border around any pages working within the bufferzone so you know at a glance whether you are protected or not. And because BufferZone isolates ALL programs, there is no need for constant updates targeting specific new viruses. Your actual computer is ALWAYS protected within the bufferzone.

This software would be a wonderful extra security measurement no matter your child's age or even for yourself! In my testing, there was nothing that found it's way out of the bufferzone unintentionally. My daughter couldn't mess anything up. No matter how hard she tried, I just restored it right back to how it was! I also did some more intentional testing of my own and still nothing got past the bufferzone. My stats tell me that during my testing, 10,442 privacy threats were prevented and 11 system threats were prevented!

Win It! One Momma In Flip Flops2 reader will win a free copy of BufferZone (a $40 value). To enter-

*Tell us your most entertaining story of when your kids messed up the family computer.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-
*Tell me how you found Momma In Flip Flops2 (twitter, blog/linky (please leave url), friend, etc)
*Subscribe to my feed and/or place my button on your site
*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Bufferzone *Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest. *Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to all. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 23rd, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!

*Thank you to Teri for writing this Guest Review.

the sak - Dandelion Nylon Collection!

Pretty, Pretty - Oh so pretty! I just love the collections from the sak. Check out what they have coming in June, pre-order now! Below the Dandelion flap.

"This June, the sak is launching its first nylon collection - Dandelion Nylon! Dandelion is the ideal ‘boho-sport’ collection for Summer with its contrast pop color stitching and wooden mandala zip pulls that are signature to the sak. The “Peace Print” was created exclusively for the sak by Gilles Jourdan, a Paris-born graffiti artist and reflects the sak’s “happy & free” attitude. The collection ranges from $79- $99 and is available now for pre-order on www.thesak.com"

Action Toys Inc. - Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Fun & Educational Toys! Yep, what parent isn't looking for that when it comes to your children's toys? Action Toy's Inc. is all about educational toys.

My son was really excited to review the Superhero Trading cards we received from Action Toys Inc. These cards are really neat, you find a photo (a school photo would work well), you place it in the card (like a baseball card), place stickers to make the child a super hero, stick the top down and your child has their own superhero trading cards. There is all kind of information to be filled in on the back, and lots of fun for your curious child. These are geared for 4+ and my son being 3.5 he was still a bit young to do them himself, but anything that has to do with superhero's in this house is a go!

Action Toy's Inc has lots of brands and different things to choose from for your child. Space Voyager, I Dig, Curiosity, Play & Store, Crazy for Cupcakes, OLogy, Action Classic's and Kids Workshop. You will find tons of different things geared for 3-12 year olds. Find out more about their Free Zone which is coming soon, fun activities, crafts and more all download able.

Buy It: Find something you love at Action Toys? Use Coupon Code BLG001 for 20% off and free shipping at check out. Good until May 31, 2009.

Win It! I have two packs of the Superhero Trading Cards to give two Momma In Flip Flops2 readers. To enter.

*Visit Action Toys Inc. and tell me what you like.

Get one additional entry for each of the following you do-

*Tell me how you found Momma In Flip Flops2 (twitter, blog/linky (please leave url), friend, etc)

*Subscribe to my feed and/or place my button on your site

*Write a unique blog post linking to this post and Action Toys Inc.

*Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this contest.

*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

*Purchase something from the site before this contest is over.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Giveaway open to USA & Canada. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, March 18th, 2009. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Please follow these simple rules or your comment will not count. Good luck!