Winners!

Two fabulous giveaways ended tonight and I have two very lucky randomly selected winners!

$50 Dicks Sporting Good's Gift Card Winner is *Drum Roll* - #755, abby.

In Balance Blanket by Sleep Number winner is - *Drum Roll* - #421, The Queen Of Free.

Thank you to all who entered and especially those who nominated me for the #StartingLineUp for Dick's Sporting Goods. I hope to let you know that I was one of the top 10 Nominee's and maybe let you know about some fantastic products. :) *Hugs* To the many of you.

My Beading Art - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Mother's Day is just around the corner - don't be a procrastinator, don't you want to get the perfect gift? My Beading Art is definitely worth checking out. Hedy makes custom mommy bracelets and will even work with your budget and preferences, the size, style, clasp and whatever creative design you're looking for. I know for me personally when I want something custom I know exactly how I want it so this is a great feature. If you're looking for sterling silver they start at $60 and silver or gold plated beads with glass beads start at $35. Hedy is super nice and easy to get along with so it would be a delight to work with her. I can just imagine how excited mothers and soon to be mothers would be to get a bracelet custom to their children. If you're looking to purchase a custom bracelet to have it in time for Mother's Day, you need to place your order by the first week in April as they do take about a month to get.

There is much more than just the custom mommy bracelets to view at My Beading Art. All her products are one-of-a kind and the new spring 2010 collection is now online. Find products for adults and kids, and what I really like is that she does repairs, custom designs and new designs. Fix old jewelry or take sentimental pieces and turn them into something amazing!

I actually received a beautiful pair of earrings from My Beading Art and love them. They are made exceptionally well and the look is exactly what I wanted for spring and summer.

Win! One reader will win a $15 store credit. Put it towards a purchase or get something under $15 free. To enter -
*Visit My Beading Art and check out all she has to offer and tell me what you love.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of My Beading Art on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and My Beading Art on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a $15 Store Credit to @MyBeadingArt Gorgeous custom jewelry http://tinyurl.com/yen4phj @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 14, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Starting Line Up for Dick's Sporting Goods

Today is the last day to enter the "Starting LineUp" Contest for Dick's Sporting Goods. If your one of the 10 nominee's you'll get the chance to be on a panel for 3 months where you get to do surveys, review products and other cool things. The Starting Lineup voting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET tonight March 31, 2010 You can read more of the details here.

I also have a $50 Dick's Sporting Goods Gift Card to giveaway - the contest will end later today. If you nominate me today for the Starting Line Up you can get five extra entries into the drawing, just leave 5 separate comments that you did so. Remember you must be following @dickssportcmo on Twitter to be eligible to win and for your vote to count.

Enter the $50 Gift card giveaway.
To Nominate me continue this tweet and tweet it. @dickssportcmo I nominate @mommainflipflop for the #startinglineup because...

BEARPAW - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Spring is officially here and the clothing and sandals are definitely springing out here when it's in the seventies! With that said, I was super excited to get the chance to review some of the sandals from the new spring sandal collection from BEARPAW. I love the color in these sandals and the comfort is unbelievable. It's like walking on a cushion they are so comfy. I like that they are fashionable for me to wear around and I can really run and chase my children in them as well. Putting those two combination's together in one pair of sandals is great for a mom who is always on the go. You may have heard of BEARPAW before, they also carry some really fabulous boots that I would love to one day get my hands on. They look super comfortable and will definitely make a fashion statement. You can purchase these sandals that are just hitting the warehouse online at select sites and in select stores. Check the BEARPAW website to see where.

Win! One lucky reader will win a pair of the new BEARPAW sandals in your choice of size and color. To enter -
*Tell me which pair of BEARPAW sandals/boots/shoes you love.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to BEARPAW.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of BEARPAW on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and BEARPAW on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a pair of BEARPAW Sandals http://tinyurl.com/yd9csy7 @bearpawshoes @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 14, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Yield Clothing - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Want to look good and help feed and clothe children? Yield has a non-for profit foundation, Yield Giving that helps these children around the world. For every pair of jeans sold one child that may not have a source of food is fed for three months, shirts and shorts two months and hats, an entire month. I love how Yield is a brand committed to making a difference in the world, you can read more about it on the website at www.yieldclothingco.com.

I received the Yield, Love Unconditional jeans in the dark wash and absolutely love them. The fit is really nice and they are super stylish and made of real jean. I can easily dress these up or down and they look great. I wear them constantly - they became my favorite jeans pretty much as soon as I put them on. I like that they don't stretch out after a few wears, a little but nothing like some. They keep their great look. They're cute inside too - around the waist it says Love and on a tag Love Unconditional. Then on the zip fly, you open it and it says Keep Out! The design on the pocket and the Yield logo on the back of the jeans look good too. I did find that I had to order a size up than what I typically wear for the sizing, so do take that into consideration when ordering. Really you will look fabulous when wearing these!

Yield also has other jeans for woman and men. Find other fabulous products as well, hats, sandals, shirts and more!

Win! One reader will win a pair of the Yield Love Unconditional Jeans in the dark wash and your size. To enter -
*Visit Yield and tell me what item(s) you really like.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a pair of Yield, Love Unconditional Woman's Jeans http://tinyurl.com/yc4etay @mommainflipflop #giveaway #denim
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA.. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 14, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

The Ultimate Batman Rain Gear

It's the rainy season - mud and puddles. My sons dream come true, especially since he now has "the best rain gear in the whole wide world." He seriously has been waking up in the morning asking if it's going to rain so he can put on his Batman Rain Gear. Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Washington Shoe Company has released the Bad-Gadget, a rain collection with the super-hero Batman on it all. This awesome Batman-themed collection includes rain boots, hooded rain slicker with an amazing removable cape and matching umbrella. I'm not sure about other children but my son loves Batman.. never even seen the movies but anything Batman he's all about it. Running through the house with his super powers and the cape is fantastic. It even has material so the child can hold the cape out open. I wish I would have gotten a picture of my sons face when he opened the box - it was like the best Christmas present he's ever received. The rain-slicker is warm and the fit is great, as well as the fit of the boots. My husband actually commented that he wished we had this in the next size so my son could wear it to school when that times comes. Fun and perfect for your super-hero loving boys! This collection is available at Nordstrom's nationwide and some select specialty stores. (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review. Provided by Team Mom.)

Winner!

Congratulations to #76, fancyfeet48 the randomly selected winner of the ROCKabye Baby, Journey Renditions CD!

Expressiva Nursingwear- {Giveaway Has Ended}

Nursingwear has really been a great gift for me this time around. I really like to feel comfortable while wearing apparel that looks great. It's hard when you're nursing a little one constantly and wearing regular apparel that is not made to be lifted and shifted around constantly. My belly is hanging out or the shirt is stretched out from the constant lifting and adjusting. Nursing apparel is made for nursing, adjusting and what I like.. the changes in your body. I had the opportunity to work with Expressiva Nursingwear and try out the Shirred Scoop Neck top. The fabric is really soft and comfortable and can be dressed up or down. I really like the fact that you can nurse very discreetly in this top because of the under layer that goes completely around (kind of like a shirt under a shirt). My stomach stays hidden and I can easily nurse in a carrier as well. Because of this under layer though it doesn't give you much of a shape, a little more boxy than how I typically wear my shirts. I noticed for myself that the shirt also runs a little big, so I would order on the smaller size if wondering how to order. Other than that I've been happy with this product and would like other nursing products from Expressiva.

Expressiva Nursingwear has much to choose from on their site. Select from tops, bras, dresses, slings, eco-friendly products, plus sized clothing, swimwear and much more.

Win! One reader will win a $35 gift certificate to Expressiva Nursingwear. To enter-
*Visit the site and tell me what you would purchase. You must also provide your name and Email in your comment. This will be provided to Expressiva and you will receive emails from them. They do not share names or emails with anyone.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a $35 Gift Card to Expressiva Nursingwear http://tinyurl.com/ycjtxgq @mommainflipflop #bfing #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Monday, April 12, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Kushies New Layette

Kushies has introduced four new distinctive layette collections for this Spring. My Planet 2 Organic Layette, Organic Stars and Stripes Layette, Dotz Layette Collection and Life is Good Layette Collection. All are so cute it's hard to decide what exactly you want to purchase. I received the adorable Organic Stars & Stripes Layette and I've fallen in love with it. At first I thought the size 12 months was going to be entirely to big for my son, but it did shrink down a little and fits him perfect. He's so chunky that it's hard to find things to fit correctly. It zips up the side and then buttons at the neck where the zipper comes to an end. I love this because it's quick to get on and the button protect my little guy from the edge of the zipper. He also can't pull his legs up and out of this outfit like he does most one piece outfits. Besides the fact that the fit is excellent, have I mentioned how soft and adorable it is? It is so soft, probably because it's made from 100% Certified Organic Cotton. The Stars & Stripes Layette pieces have a mixture of solids, stripes and star prints, making it really stand out along with great screen prints and appliques. In this collection you are going to find bodysuits, long johns, sleepers, union suits, pants, gowns, hat, reversible bibs, and blankets, available in sizes preemie to 18 months.

This collection as well as the others will be available for retail March 2010. Check them out at www.kushiesonline.com and use coupon code: flfl2010 and take 10% off your purchase. If you are looking for more information for these products before they're available let me know! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners!

#128 - lilyk, winner of the $25 box of goodies from CoverYourHair.com

#97 - LLL with Leslie, winner of the Luna B Tee.

#246 - pauline15, winner of the Scooby-Doo prizes!

DOLE Cook-Off Event - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Do you want to participate in the California Cook-Off with chef Ben Ford? If you're a cooking lover this is a fun contest sponsored by DOLE just for you. Five lucky finalists will win a trip for two to Los Angeles where they will participate in the California cook-off with Ben Ford. You will win airfare, three nights accommodations, rental car and even spending money. To enter it's easy - all you have to do is know how to cook with some delicious DOLE products.

Visit www.DolecookOff.com to enter your recipe for an entree that highlights at least one can of Dole Fruit or Juice. Using DOLE Pineapple, Mandarin Oranges, Tropical Fruit, Pineapple Juice or Pineapple Mango Juice, with no more than seven additional ingredients. This will get you entered into winning the California cooking experience.

The grand prize winner of the Cook-Off will have their recipe on DOLE cans nationwide and even be teamed up with a professional blogger who will have have your recipe on their site and chronicle the cooking process.

Check out www.DoleCookOff.com to find great recipes to try out as well & win instantly. Just register and you'll be eligible to win one of more than 100 prizes from cooking.com. You can even tell your friends about the Cook-Off and you'll get one more entry into winning.

We eat a lot of fruit around here and DOLE canned fruit is very delicious, especially in the off season when it's so hard to find fresh fruit that tastes normal. Did you know DOLE canned fruit comes in Mandarin Oranges (our favorite), pineapple and tropical fruit and it is naturally fat free, saturated fat free, cholesterol free and rich in vitamin C? Great to have handy in your pantry to pull out quick to add to your meal or for a great snack.

Win! Two readers will win a coupon for a FREE can of DOLE canned fruit. To enter -
*Tell me which of the three kinds you would get.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Enter to DOLE Cook-Off and leave a comment.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a coupon for FREE DOLE Canned Fruit @mommainflipflop http://tinyurl.com/yhww95r #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 9, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received a free product coupon for this blog post and writing about the DOLE Cook-Off Event. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Movie Night With BLOCKBUSTER!

My husband and I love having movie night. We don't get the opportunity to go out just him and I that often with having such small children but we love to rent movies, veg out on our couch with some popcorn and a good movie. It's usually a last minute thing and we don't have time to go and bring all the kids with us to a movie store. BLOCKBUSTER Express kisoks is for us, we can view the selections and choose a DVD online at www.blockbusterexpress.com for only $1 a night and then pick it up at any Express Kisok location at our convenience. What's also nice is you don't have to have a membership. If this sounds good to you, get ready for movie night with the family or date night with your spouse. Use coupon code: 555G13B and when you Rent one DVD, you'll get another one for Free. This code expires March 31, 2010.

Hot Locks Doll - {Giveaway Has Ended}

What little girl doesn't love to make their doll look fabulous just by doing their hair? My daughter is 2.5 and loves to do hair, mine, hers and all her dolls. I remember as a child constantly doing my dolls and Barbie dolls hair. One memory that really stands out is putting my dolls in the bathtub and they never looked the same again. It was a good time and I want my daughter to have those same fun memories!

I received a Deluxe Hot Locks Doll for my kids and I to have some serious hair fun with. She came with 28 inches of long pink hair, unique hair accessories and coordinating hair extension. Along with that some other hair extensions that we can't help but put in our own hair to look great. The doll is geared for children three and up and I definitely say that my son (though not much into dolls) who is 4.5 does a lot better with her and the hair but we all have tons of fun with her. Our Hot Locks doll is Sydney (one of four from the deluxe dolls) and comes with information about her and her personality. Also available are just the Hot Lock dolls they are also 4 inches tall, are fully pose able and have only 14 inches of silky long hair to comb and style. There are 4 different ones to choose from and all have a lot of detail and decoration. I like these dolls because their a hip doll that isn't too "adult."

The Hot Locks doll collections are currently available in Phoenix and Chicago and will be available nationwide this summer. These dolls are sold exclusively at Wal-Mart and Toys R' Us.

Win! I have one Hot Locks doll and Hot Locks postcard that includes hair extensions to giveaway. To enter -
*Tell me why you want to win this doll & for who.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a Hot Locks Doll @mommainflipflop http://tinyurl.com/yzcxtzd #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 9, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

PosePrints - Truly Personalized Stationary Products

Do you truly love unique and personalized stationary products? Then you'll really like what Pose Prints has to offer you. You made your own caricature and add it to any kind of stationary you want. Save the date, note cards, invitations, most anything you'll find. Some of you may have received my Momma In Flip Flops2 personalized note cards I use for sending out notes with prizes. I loved designing my caricature out of many different hair styles, facial features and clothing and accessories, design it just how you want and look. Designing is really easy and you can even add your pose to face book. It's lots of fun and the products come exactly how you designed them on the site. Check out poseprints.com for some personalized products that no one else will have.
(I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today!

#51 - meverno. DVD Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake winner.
#42 - ColleenMarie82. Shift Your Habit book winner.

Miravos, Nursing & Maternity - {Giveaway Has Ended}

I like to dress up and look great, especially on occasions were you are expected to dress up. I used to love wearing chic, stylish dresses. However being a breastfeeding mother for nearly four and a half years straight I've always felt like I could never wear dresses like I used to because really, how do you nurse a baby in a dress while still being discreet? I've found the solution, well others found the solution but I'm just now getting on board with it. Find nursing dresses that are slimming, discreet and very fashionable. Miravos is a nursing and maternity site that carries some of those beautiful dresses and other products for us momma's that want to look great while still nursing our children. I received the beautiful Hudson dress in violet from Miravos which can be worn both during pregnancy and after. The fit is very chic with the figure flattering ruching on both sides of the dress. The dress is sleek and form fitting so I do wear a under body slimming garment since I'm still showing those postpartum rolls! I love the empire nursing access that is easily accessible, discreet and you can't hardly notice it there. This dress, along with the other Miravos products are made from Bamboo, which is very comfortable, has great breath ability as well as many other benefits. I personally love bamboo products. You will definitely feel great and stylish while wearing any of the apparel from Miravos, whether it be while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Win! One lucky reader will win their choice of either the Madison Tunic or Madison Sun-Dress from Miravos. To enter-
*Visit the site and tell me which product(s) you love and if you will use the winning product for maternity or nursing wear.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win the Madison Tunic or sun dress from Miravos http://tinyurl.com/ycrofjp @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open worldwide. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

TogetherBe - Peekaru, Original

I love baby wearing, but I'm even more thankful for the gift of being able to baby wear. I wore my daughter all the time from soon after she was born, then I started wearing my youngest (7 mo) right away which has been a true life saver. He's a rather cranky child and without baby-wearing I don't know how we would function around here. He's very particular and wants certain carriers at different times and wants to be with mommy and moving at all times. With the weather getting a bit warmer here, but still cool I don't know what I'd do without my Peekaru Original and I am not even joking. I use it daily. My two older children want to be outside, on the go and with having a little one it's hard to put him in a snow suit so he doesn't get to cold and still have him in the carrier. With the Peekaru Original I put him in the carrier, put the fleece vest (peekaru) on me and over him in the carrier, zip it up and we're on the go. It's absolutely fantastic, I would recommend this product over and over again. His little head comes through the extra hole perfect, he can face in or out and is on the go wherever I go even if it is cool out. I've tried the Peekaru with a wrap carrier, Mei Tai's and a few different structured carriers, all have worked great. I'm glad I get to keep my baby close no matter what and he's always happy. The Peekaru Original is also available in several fabulous colors!

TogetherBe also carries the Peekaru soft shell, which is a coat - perfect for baby wearing in the winter. You can also find Mei Tai's, structured baby carriers, and other products.

(I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Not sure if it's because I worked as a nurse before I had children or the fact that I really hate when my family is sick, either way I am always getting on my family to wash their hands. I suppose I'm doing a pretty good job when I hear my son counting to twenty to make sure he washes long enough. With that being said I was thrilled to hear about the Healthy Touch No-Touch Hand Soap System by Lysol. This new no touch system is made with a sensor so all you have to do is put your hand under the dispensing area and the anti-bacterial soap comes out on it's own, in just the right amount you need for washing. No more touching soap pumps that may be filled with who knows what kind of germs. I've been very happy with our dispenser, it's helped my children wash their hands on their own without help from mommy and daddy and they think it's so much fun that they can't wait to use it. I also like that you can turn it on and off easily just in case my kids get a little to hand washing crazy. I also love that when my hands are really gooped up with something that I don't want to touch anything before I get my hands washed I don't need to. It's been wonderful! Just for those of you who don't know - hand washing is the number 1 way to decrease the spread of germs. Wash, wash, wash!

The new Lysol No-Touch System is available at grocery, drug and stores nationwide. I've seen them in several different places. The soap refills come in three great fresh scents, Soothing Cucumber Splash, Cleansing Green Tea and Ginger and Refreshing Grapefruit Essence.

Read more about this product and how you can keep your family germ free. Even watch video's with the information from Lysol.

Win! One reader will win a Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap Starter Kit which includes (1 dispense, 1 8.5 oz soap refil and 4 AA batteries). To Enter-
*Tell me why you would like to try this product or how you keep your family germ free.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win the New No- Touch Hand Soap System from Lysol @mommainflipflop http://tinyurl.com/ydh3x27 #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Monday, April 5, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Winners!

Congratulations randomly selected winners!

#352 - rlgrady, the Easter basket and book winner.

#333 - Sue, #134 - VickeC, #303 - Kimberly L. Winners of the Tyson Grilled & Ready FREE coupons.

Lands’ End Harbour Island Twitter Event

Join Lands' End and respresentatives from the Islands Of The Bahmas and iexplore.com at a great Twitter Event to celebrate the Lands' End's Bahmas Adventure to Harbour Island promotion at The Hub - www.landsend.com/thehub. Want to win some great prizes? Visit Lands’ End’s The Hub and enter to win. You'll find game, polls and of course prizes. Maybe a trip to the Bahma's or even $100 Gift cards. Woohoo!

Twitter parties are always lots of fun and this one is sure to be great! With 25 great giveaways - luggage, beach towels, gift cards and more. Get great travel advice and win.

When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7pm-9pm CST
Twitter Hashtag: #landsend

Be sure to follow: @LEprMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @VisitTheBahamas, @iexplore and @iexplore_Amanda.

Can't wait to see you there! @mommainflipflop

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners.

#119 - Kathy won the Chobani Yogurt
#17 - CindyWindy2003 was the new winner of the Human Nature CD. The first randomly selected winner already won this CD and wanted a new winner to be selected! Thanks. :)

Freshpair's 10th Anniversary Online

2010 is the 10th Anniversary of Freshpair online! They're celebrating with lots of great sales throughout the year - going on now through April 4th, 2010 their top ten men's and woman's products are 25% off. Some of these great brands are Ed Hardy, DKNY, Barely There, Playtex, Bali, Warner's and many more. Along with a lot of great sales get Free Shipping on all Domestic orders. Happy Shopping!
Future review coming soon!

POM Wonderful!

Have you ever had the chance to try POM Wonderful? Do you even know what it is? It's the most delicious, 100% authentic pomegranate juice ever. It is so yummy, I can't get enough of it. There has been studies that drinking POM Wonderful has great benefits for your health and is all-natural and contains no added sugars, preservatives, colors or filler juices. Most of us know about antioxidants and just how great they are for us. POM is a superior source of antioxidants, with more than red wine, grape juice, cranberry juice, vitamin C and E. Pretty awesome! I think it's great just how many recipes there are that you can use POM Wonderful pomegranate juice in as well. Just another way to get those antioxidants and help keep your body healthy. If you haven't tried it before -do at least once. It tastes just like a fresh pomegranate squeezed into your cup, because that's exactly what it is. Check out the POM Wonderful website and all the other products they carry - the tea and iced coffee looks tasty. (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on this review.)

Invisible Glass - {Giveaway has Ended}

Recently my husband and I had the chance to try Invisible Glass, a glass cleaner made to give you superior cleaning. Though I do not have really serious dirt and grime on my windows the window cleaner definitely did the trick. I've had them so clean that I literally had someone walk right into the door. My hubby likes the product for the vehicles, keeping those windows clean in and out. The tools we received other fabulous products as well - like the reachable cleaning tool - I love this for reaching most anything. We're able to keep everything clean. The only thing we found that we didn't really love about the product is the strong odor it has when using it. A little strong for my liking and for my children. Invisible Glass carriers many products for cleaning, wipes, lens wipes,aerosol and trigger bottle, headlight cleaning kits and more. Use these products on windows, mirrors, on your vehicle and more. This is a great product in my opinion for the guys - outdoors and keep everything sparkling. You can read more about the products on the Invisible Glass website.

Win! One lucky reader is going to win the Ultimate Glass Cleaning Kit. Includes: Invisible Glass aerosol and trigger bottle, wipes canister, reach and clean glass cleaning tool kit, two packets of Invisible Glass with rain repellent wipes, headlight restoration kit, 2o individually packaged glass lens wipes, and one microfiber glass cleaning towel. To Enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you would most want to own and why.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win the Ultimate Glass Cleaning Kit http://tinyurl.com/y8lcygg @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 2, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Kokopax - Facebook Fan Giveaway

Become a fan on Facebook of Kokopax and they're giving away some of their fabulous new products - the kokopax eco-classic carrier, the kokopax city carrier and the chic Samantha diaper tote. All you have to do is become a fan and leave a comment.

A Few Things From Gather!

Deadline TODAY!

Win a $500 VeggieTales Prize Pack! http://moms.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978082941

Deadline March 19^th

“Kendra" Season 2 Poster Giveaway - Comment to Win! http://entertainment.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978097057

Deadline: March 22

Win an iPod Shuffle! http://bedtimetheater.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978081343

Also for this week’s Friday Freebie, Gather will be giving away 2 $50 iTunes gift cards! http://gathergiveaways.gather.com/

Winners!

Congratulations to today's winners -

#138 - Sweetheart(s) traveling, the randomly selected winner of the FREE coupons for DOLE Fruit Cups.

#45 - CherylS22, winner of the Autographed Copy of Human Nature's CD Reach Out.

Sleep Number, In Balance - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Everyone has their own sleeping habits and once my husband and I got married it's been clearly expressed - I'm cold and he's hot, to the point that I always have extra covers and he's throwing the ones he has off. It can be quite difficult let me tell you. Then I heard of the Sleep Number's, In Balance Blanket (only not soon enough) which is made with NASA designed material to help with the temperatures swings that can cause restless nights. It's designed so as your body temperature shifts it keeps you warmer or cooler. I can actually tell you that I have not been sleeping with my extra comforter like I have in the past. Is it the new blanket, or just me? I'm not sure but I'll take it - both my husband and I both sleep better without an extra blanket just on me (which usually gets tossed in a ball and is just around my neck.) I also love how the blanket is filled with hypoallergenic down and has a really wonderful feeling 100% cotton sateen outer layer. You can read much more about the In Balance Bedding Collection and this blanket as well as other products on Sleep Numbers website.

I know lots of people that have sleeping problems, to the point that they actually take medication to help. A few tips from the experts -
*Did you know you sleep best when the temperature is in the mid-sixties?
*If your spouse snores have them use a pillow that helps promote better airflow, these pillows are ones that help with proper neck alignment with proper head support. Go to bed first so you're in a deep sleep before they get the chance to start snoring.
*If you have a toss and turning partner, it maybe because of discomfort. Try a new mattress or other alternatives.
If you're looking for other tips on how to get the most sleep with your spouse. You can read more from Pete Bils, Vice President of Sleep Innovation and Clinical Research.

Win! One reader will win an In Balance Blanket from Sleep Number. To Enter -
*Check out the In Balance Bedding Collection and tell me what you'd like to try the most and why. *Email must be provided for Sleep Number, you will be added to their mailing list. They never sell your information. Required for entering this giveaway.*
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win a In Balance Blanket from Sleep Number http://tinyurl.com/yf6uwad @SleepNumberSara @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, March 31, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! ( I received this In Balance Blanket as a sample. Receiving this product had no bearing on my review. All opinions are my own.)

Rockabye Baby Journey CD - {Giveaway Has Ended}

My husband loves rock music, AC/DC is probably his favorite if that gives you an idea. Our baby loves music too! However, what really gets him going is my musical rendition of "Skip to My Lou". Unfortunately, as most moms who have belted out "This little light of mine" to their kids during a hectic car ride know all too well, singing "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt" 10 times is enough to give anyone a headache. Which is why I was excited to have the chance to review the latest Rockabye Baby Cd, lullaby renditions of Journey. This CD is wonderful as it contains all of your favorite Journey classics like Open Arms, Faithfully, Don't Stop Believin' and more but with more soothing "lullaby" instruments", perfect for baby and mom's peace of mind. I don't know about you, but I've heard "remakes" before where you don't even recognize the song. Not at all with these renditions, they are very true to the music, just more mellowed out. The CD's are purely instrumental which makes them even more relaxing, but you can still sing to baby if you know the words, or make up your own. Finally a way to rock out at home and in the car that daddy can really appreciate! Also check out other Cd's by Rockabye Baby Music, including, The Beach Boys, No Doubt, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, U2, Green Day, and many more.

Win! One reader will win a Copy of the Rockabye Baby! Journey CD. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell us which CD you would like to own.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Follow Rockabye baby Blog.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Subscribe to the Rockabye Baby Newsletter.
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of Rockabye Baby on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Rockabye Baby on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win a copy of the @rockabyebaby CD, Journey http://tinyurl.com/yzlgjqe @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open worldwide. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 29, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

*Review written by Sara!

Winner!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winner of the Chalkboard Tee. #48, Terra Jones.

If you need one of these.. absolutely adorable t-shirts. Chalkboard Tee's are available at several different online retailers and at Class Attire. Use coupon code flipflops and take 15% off your total purchase at Class Attire.

Scooby-Dooby-Doo! -{Giveaway Has Ended}

I remember watching Scooby Doo and the gang when I was a child. New mysteries and fun.. I always wanted to give our dog a scooby snack!Today Warner Brothers announced the Scooby-Doo Movie Mystery Sweepstakes. The Grand Prize winner of this sweepstakes will win a trip for 4 to Los Angeles and will take a VIP tour of the new Scooby-Doo movie set. 10 first prize packages will also be given out and include Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins DVD and a Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS version of the Scooby-Doo First Frights game. If you're a Scooby-Doo fan you can visit www.ScoobyDooSweeps.com and enter by March 31, 2010 for this fun opportunity.
The Mystery Begins features the returning cast of Nick Palatas (Shaggy), Kate Melton (Daphne), Hayley Kiyoko (Velma) and Robbie Amell (Fred) and is a follow up of the Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins the show.

Win! To celebrate Warner Bros. would like to give one Momma In Flip Flops2 reader the Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins on DVD and Nintendo Wii OR Nintendo DS version of the Scooby-Doo! First Frights game. To Enter -
*Leave me a Scooby-Doo! comment.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins DVD & Nintendo Wii OR Nintendo DS game. http://tinyurl.com/yhbmxxx @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA.. I will randomly select the winner Friday, March 26th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!

Luna B. Tee - {Giveaway Has Ended} *UPDATE*

I really like personalized t-shirts for my children, they're so adorable and one of a kind. So, what's better than a personalized shirt for your kids - yep, you guessed it.. a personalized shirt for mommy! I received a personalized, long sleeved mommy shirt from Luna B. Tee and it's just what I wanted. In the middle of the shirt it has a big pink circle that says mom on it (have I ever mentioned I love pink?) and then around the circle has my three children's names going around it. It's perfect for everyday wear, comfortable and shows off my love for being a mom. Luna B. Tee is all about personalizing and there are tons of different types to choose from. Personalize for mommy, brother, sister, daddy, grammy, themes, causes, holidays, you name it you'll find it. You can even customize a tee for your dog or doll to match your child. I can think of many different reasons why this site would be great and for so many different occasions.

Buy! Use coupon code LUNA30 for 30% off your purchase. Expires 3/22/10

Win! One reader will win a personalized tee of choice. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you would choose.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Cover Your Hair on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win a personalized tee of choice - something for everyone http://tinyurl.com/yzfj75z @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*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. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA & Canada. I will randomly select the winner Friday, March 26th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Cover Your Hair - {Giveaway Has Ended}

As I have mentioned before now that my hair is getting longer I've been really getting into hair accessories, more now than I have been in a really long time. With that being said coveryourhair.com is a wonderful site to check out for all sorts of products for your hair, head and accessory type of items. There is a huge variety of products under each category and what I like, lots of different colors depending on what you're looking for. I received a fashionable feather lite crochet beret that I really enjoy. It looks great and comes in few different colors - lately I have been really getting into hats and this looks great for cooler days when I want something cute to wear. I have also noticed they have a selection of belts, they are really all the rage - especially just wearing it over a shirt. Something for most anyone!

Win! One reader will win a free $25 box of surprise Hair Accessories from Cover Your Hair. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what item(s) you would love to have.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Cover Your Hair on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win a free $25 box of surprise hair accessories from @coveryourhair http://tinyurl.com/ydslet9 @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Join Cover Your Head Google Friend Connect. Go to http://www.coveryourhair.com/blog/ Click "Join This Site" in the Google Friend Connect box.
*Follow Cover Your Hair on Networked Blogs.Go to http://www.coveryourhair.com/blog/ and click "Follow This Blog" on the Networked Blog box.
*Subscribe to Cover Your Hair Blog feed. Click http://feeds.feedburner.com/coveryourhaircom
*Add http://www.coveryourhair.com to your blog roll

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to all. I will randomly select the winner Friday, March 26th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Shift Your Habit, Book - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Are you looking to save money and simplify your life? Then you should definitely check out the book Shift Your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers. My husband snatched this book up the day I got it when he saw it sitting on the table. He has been reading it non-stop and has been telling me all sorts of tips on how to save money by doing some of the most simple things. Many of the tips the book has are really simple like not turning your heat up over 67 and it actually tells you how much money a year you will save. Switching to an ultra-low-flow shower head and save $135 a year. My hubby is all about tips just like this and that's exactly what this book is full of. There are even tips about how to make homemade cleaners, tips for beauty and fashion, and even things for children. For those of you are are really trying to go green with each Shift they have to do, it also gives you how this is better for the planet and how it's better for you. Basically you are going to find ways how to make small changes that will lead to big results in your budget, the environment and in changing your life. We have already put many of these Shifts to work and I definitely plan on incorporating many more into our lifestyle. The book covers Home & Garden, Pets, Transportation & Travel.. did you know you can save $900 a year just by reducing your speed by 5 mph, Holidays and so much more.

You can purchase Shift Your Habit on Amazon!

Win! One reader will win the book Shift Your Habit by Elizabeth Rogers. To enter -
*Read a little more about the book and tell me why you want to win.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win the book Shift Your Habit - save money and simplify your life http://tinyurl.com/yam5drl @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Add my button to your site & leave the URL where it can be found.
*Enter another Momma In Flip Flops2 Giveaway and tell me which one.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, March 24th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

Exciting News for Prima Princessa - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Have you heard of the Prima Princessa DVD's? If you've been reading my blog for long then you know I'm a fan as well as my son and daughter. My daughter being 2.5 is getting more and more into them all the time. I believe because Princesses are really her thing anymore. She's always talking about standing on her toes and spinning. It's too cute! You can read my review for Prima Princessa presents Swan Lake and Prima Princessa presents the Nutcracker.

Exciting news for Prima Princessa! The DVD Prima Princessa presents Swan Lake was picked up by NCirlce Entertainment, the Children's DVD distributor behind Barney the dinosaur. Woot! Exciting and great news for the ladies behind these great productions for the boys and girls in our lives. Because of this exciting news, the lovely Prima Princessa ladies are sponsoring a giveaway.

Win! One winner will win the DVD Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake. To enter.
*Check out the site and tell me your thoughts.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win the DVD Prima Princessa Presents Swan Lake http://tinyurl.com/y8o3ys2 @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Enter another Momma In Flip Flops2 Giveaway and tell me which one.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, March 24th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!

Bravado Designs - 25% off Coupon

This sale starts tomorrow - you have the heads up so you can get your size before it runs out!
Use coupon code MB-182 at checkout, expires Monday, March 15, 2010.

Winners!

Congratulations to the two randomly selected winners!

#100 - Terra Jones won the Lolidoo Eco-Pocket One-Sized Diaper.
#146 - ohstac won the Birthstone bangles from Alex & Ani.

A lot of interest in the bangle giveaway. If you didn't win and still want to wear these stylish bangles, use coupon code IC2010 and receive 10% off your purchase. Excluding Charity by Design

Hugamonkey - Discount

Looking to purchase a new baby sling or some Baby Gear? You may want to check out Hugamonkey. They look like they have some good products. I personally have never used the products. If you find something you want/need use coupon code: flipflops and take 20% off your order. Expires March 14, 2010

Kushies - 50% off

50% off Kushies Funky Flowers & Lil Aviator Products. Shop Now!

Hometown Seeds

It's getting to be that time of year and thank goodness it is. It's time to start thinking... spring, flowers, gardens and all that fun. Hometown Seeds is a site that sells a variety of premium quality garden, flower and herb seed packets for your purchasing. If you're looking for seeds to save in case of a crisis, or just for keeps check out the survival seeds. These have a 5 year minimum shelf life and many other great features.
(I will be receiving free product for this post.)

Pediped Spring/Summer 2010 - Review

I'm a big fan of Pediped - my daughter has several of their shoes and we've always been very happy with them. I was excited to review a pair of the new Spring/Summer 2010, Flex sandals for my daughter. I always love the fit and what's really nice about the sandals we received is one of the new features of the memory foam and I love the arch support feature. These will be great when she wants to play but is wearing sandals. Adorable and practical!

Pediped has some new technology that came out with the new summer/spring line and the Flex line is all about innovation and features you don't want to miss out on. The new memory foam is a feature in select sandals and a big one that I know several of moms will like - this allows for the shoe to form to your child's foot, making for more comfort and from things I've read in the past - fewer feet problems in the future. Also available in select Flex styles is that they can be machine washed, so no dirty shoes. Another feature in these sporty shoes - the DRYZ insoles, which absorb moisture and resist odor. Now available is the playground collection that has 100% natural cotton uppers and lining - comfortable for the all day go getter!

If you're in the market for new summer shoes - and with how quickly children grow I'm sure you are. Pediped has introduced more than 60 new styles of shoes - 25 Originals, 4 Roman-inspired gladiator sandals and 39 Flex styles. All were available last month so check them out now.

Tyson Grilled & Ready Chicken - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Being a stay at home mom I'm glad that for the most part I'm able to make meals from scratch for my family - it's important to me. However, like everyone I'm busy and don't always have the time to prepare those types of meals. That's why it's great to have products like Tyson's Grilled & Ready Whole Chicken Breast Fillets. Tyson’s Grilled Fillets are 98% fat free, contain no preservatives and are ready in under 10 minutes from freezer to plate. We tried both the Grilled Chicken Breasts and the Grilled Fajita Chicken Strips and both were delicious. Sometimes I feel like chicken that comes like this is a little rubbery and the flavor isn't all that great. The breasts tasted just like they came off the grill in less than 1/2 the prep time and the Fajita seasoned strips were amazing! Me entire family loved them. I especially loved that we were able to have a delicious meal even though pressed for time. A yummy product for those days you are pressed for time but want a delicious meal on the table, or just because they taste great!

Win! I have three FREE coupons for any Tyson Grilled & Ready product (up to $9.99 retail value) to give to my readers. To enter-
*Tell me your favorite way to prepare chicken (recipes are great!)
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Enter to win Tyson's Grilled & Ready FREE Coupons *3 winners http://tinyurl.com/y9r6t8j @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Add my button to your site & leave the URL where it can be found.
*Enter another Momma In Flip Flops2 Giveaway and tell me which one.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Monday, March 22nd, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)