Well, folks we have some new winners on this glorious Saturday!
Staphaseptic Giveaway Winner # 49 - Debbie
EarthTurns.com Giveaway Winner # 64 - Josephine
Congrats Ladies! An email has been sent and you have 48 hours to respond!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wanchai Ferry Beef and Broccoli Review
Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées are perfect to have on hand for those nights you´re in the mood for Asian cuisine, but would rather enjoy it with a relaxing night in. Available in the freezer section of your local grocery store, Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées come complete with everything you need to make a restaurant quality meal in the comfort of your own home.
The newest Wanchai Ferry flavor, Beef & Broccoli, is the first beef dish in their line of great-tasting, complete Chinese meals for two. Ready to serve in only 14 minutes, Wanchai Ferry Beef & Broccoli comes with tender beef strips, and an assortment of Asian-style vegetables, including broccoli florets, red peppers and water chestnuts. It even includes rice and a rich brown sauce accented with soy and garlic for an authentic flavor experience.
Be sure to try the two additional new flavors of Wanchai Ferry frozen entrées, Kung Pao Chicken and Szechuan Style Chicken, which will soon join five other delicious varieties including Orange Chicken, Shrimp Lo Mein, Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken. Additionally, all of the entrées have no added MSG!
My Opinion
This meal was really easy to make - even for me (I don't exactly rank as a top chef!). I just threw it all together in a pan and a few minutes later it is ready to serve and smelling delicious! My husband loved it! He is the big Chinese food lover in the house so he was so excited to have a Chinese meal without having to leave the house. I thought it was pretty good too....just a little salty for my taste.
I recommend Wanchai Ferry Beef and Broccoli dinners for any two person families that love a quick, easy meal that tastes good! And you don't even need to leave home to get it!
If you are interested in buying this, make sure you print a $1.60 off coupon available here. Also check out their website later this summer for meal tips to enhance your Wanchai Ferry frozen entrée.
Buy It: You can purchase Wanchai Ferry meals at many retailers. Click here to find the closest one to you!
* Thank you to Wanchai Ferry and MyBlogSpark for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review through MyBlogSpark for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Naturally Nora Cake Products Review
So I was so excited to learn about the Naturally Nora brand of cake mixes and frostings! I learned there's no reason dessert has to be full of artificial ingredients or things that are bad for you.
They use the best all-natural ingredients. In fact, they're pretty hard to find anywhere else! All of their products are kosher and most do not contain dairy or soy.
They think that great tasting food should be created in a kitchen, not a laboratory. Unlike most food companies, that is what they do! They pride themselves on partnering with leading natural ingredient suppliers, using environmentally-friendly packaging, and producing their products in facilities certified to be among the best in the country. This ensures that they provide the highest-quality, all-natural products on the market!
My Opinion
I was sooo excited to try out the yellow cake mix and vanilla frosting I received from Naturally Nora - finally I could feel good about eating cake and frosting! :o)I decided to make cupcakes out of the cake mix (since that is what the hubby wanted!) It was super easy to make - just as easy as any other regular cake mix - just add milk, eggs and oil! I mixed it, put it in the cupcake covers and in the oven it went! Twenty minutes later they were beautiful cupcakes!
The frosting mix was just as easy to make. I was a little apprehensive at first because I have never made frosting before, but you just added the needed ingredients and mixed - and there it was - fluffy frosting! And oh did it taste good!!!! I had to have quite a few tastes...just to make sure ;)
Then came the real test...giving one to my husband! He immediately loved the frosting! The cupcake itself he said was a little flavorless (a little like cornbread) but he asked for many more cupcakes after that anyways! So they got a big thumbs up from him! I liked them too! He was right in the fact that they weren't as sugary as regular mixes but that was ok for me since I knew I could feel better about what was going into my body!
These cake mixes and frostings will be perfect for when my little guy gets older and needs a birthday cake! I will feel ok about feeding him these mixes because I know the ingredients are safe and all natural! No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives will be going into his body!
I recommend Naturally Nora cake mixes and frostings for all families! You and your family will never even know the difference (especially if you don't tell them) between these mixes and others and they will love them! You will love Naturally Nora too because you will feel good about what you are putting into your children's bodies!
Buy It: You can purchase Naturally Nora's mixes on Amazon.com and at many retailers. Click here to find a retailer near you!
* Thank you to Naturally Nora for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Bubalina Natural Organics Body Butter Review
Now I bet you want to know what it is, huh? Well, it is Bubalina Natural Organics body butter and it is the orange vanilla scent that makes me want to eat it! It is like an orange dreamsicle!
Bubalina's goal is to provide you with unforgettable products, made from the finest natural and organic ingredients. Bubalina makes your life a little nicer, a little quieter,and a little more relaxing through subtle but satisfying cremes, lotions, gels and oils.
Their wonderfully fragrant bath, body, and skin care products are rich with nourishing certified organic ingredients and perfect for your spa, salon, or personal use.
The Orange Vanilla Body Butter Crème (that I received...and want to eat...) is made with Organic Aloe and Orange Flower Extract and has been known to heal, tighten, tone, detoxify and minimize cellulite. With antioxidants and ingredients such as Vitamin E, Bubalina’s Orange Vanilla will nourish and hydrate when applied to the skin.
My Opinion
I am not joking when I say I want to eat this body butter! (If only this was real butter! :o) I only wish I could smell this good all the time! The orange vanilla scent takes me away to a far off spa somewhere where I have no worries and my body is massaged with this orange vanilla scented body butter all day long! It not only smells good, but it works well too! I could definitely tell the extra moisture it added and it made me want to use it even more because I knew it was made from organic ingredients and was safe and non-toxic for my skin to absorb! Plus, they are paraben, cruelty and gluten free!
I recommend Bubalina products to all people who want to smell really good and moisturize along with using an organic and safe product! If all their other products smell half as good as the one I received, you will be really happy!
Pros: non-toxic, paraben, cruelty, and gluten free, made from organic ingredients, smooth and moisturizing, smells SO GOOD!
Cons: the only thing I can say is I wish I could eat it! :o)
Buy It: You can purchase Bubalina Orange Vanilla Body Butter for $18.00 on the Bubalina Natural Organics website.
And we are all in luck this month because Bubalina is offering 25% off all Orange Vanilla products ordered in the month of June. So if you want to be in heaven every time you moisturize (like I am!) then order yours today!
* Thank you to Bubalina for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
The Weight of Shadows Book Review and Giveaway
The Weight of Shadows by Alison Strobel is Alison's third novel and was released May 11 from Zondervan Publishing. The book is about Kim, a woman who had a difficult childhood but has built a successful life for herself. However, she would leave it all behind if it meants being rid of her guilt she harbors over a tragic mistake she made years ago. When she meets Rick, she finds everything she needs- including a way to pay for her sins. Joshua, their neighbor, knows the battles Kim is fighting but has battles of his own to fight. Debbie is also a piece of the puzzle as a woman who has saved countless women from abuse but she might be as desperate for love as the women she serves.
This gripping, gritty novel explores how the risks we take for those we love can touch the lives of others forever!
My Opinion
This book was really great and Alison Strobel proves herself as a great author in this book! I have yet to read any of her first two but I am definitely going to be looking to get them soon!
This book will grip you and not let you go! I seriously sat down and read this book in a whole day! I just couldn't put it down! The drama, romance, anger, sadness, and love swirls around in the book and creates a great storyline that you want to see stopped and never end at the same time!
She gently ties in Christianity and God into the characters and reminds us all that no matter what we have done in our lives or will do, God is watching over us and protecting us and forgives even the sins we think are unforgiveable!
I highly recommend this book to all adults - man or woman! You won't regret picking up this book! Just beware: You may not be able to put it down once you start!
To learn more about Alison, her books, or The Weight of Shadows book tour, check out her blog!
Plus, on July 18th, which is one week after the close of the tour, Alison will choose one commentor from a randomly selected blog to receive either autographed copies of her first three books or a gift card to their favorite bookstore. So get commenting to get a chance to win!
Pros: great storyline, great characters, great lessons, reminds us that God has a plan for all of us and he is always watching over us and loves/forgives us if we ask for it!
Cons: None!
Buy It: You can purchase The Weight of Shadows book here for $10.19.
Also, the ebook version of The Weight of Shadows is being offered for free for Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, and Apple iPad through June 19th! Even if you don't have one of those ebook readers, Amazon and Sony offer free software you can download so that the books can be read on your computer! How great is that? For more info, check out this link.
Win It: Alison Strobel and Zondervan are generously offering (1) copy of The Weight of Shadows and an autographed bookplate by Alison Strobel to put in the book!
Enter here for a chance to win:
(1) copy of The Weight of Shadows
and
Autographed Bookplate
Ok, here are the rules:
1) This giveaway will end July 2, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) central time.
2) Must include email address in comment/entry to qualify to win (so I can let you know you won)
How to Enter:
***Mandatory Entry***
(must do this one before all others to qualify to win)
- Be a follower of The Review Stew on Google Friend Connect and tell me you are currently one or became one in a comment below
Extra Entries (Make a Separate Comment For Each!!):
2) Write about this giveaway in your blog with a link to this site/giveaway. Let me know you did this in a comment.
3) Enter any of my other giveaways - see the list on right hand side of blog. Let me know each giveaway entered in a comment
4) Grab my blog button and post it on your blog - let me know you did and the link to your blog in a comment.
Winners will be chosen randomly by Random.org, contacted by email and Zondervan will send your prize by mail.
* Thank you to Zondervan for their generous book for review!
Disclosure - This book was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Birdy Botanicals Review and Giveaway
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
I recently got to try a great skincare company called Birdy Botanicals. These products are fantastic and have multiple uses in one product! I love multi-tasking products!
Birdy Botanicals founder Sally Waters started making skincare products to solve her own skin problems. While working as a model maker for movies like Planet of the Apes and James and the Giant Peach, Sally was exposed to a lot of harsh chemicals involved in the production of props. Harsh chemicals in the work environment irritated her skin and allergies.
Vowing to reduce the toxins in her life, she started experimenting with natural body care ingredients and cleaning products. After sharing extras with friends and family, it became clear that the gentle approach worked for other people, too. A business was born.
What Sally says about Birdy Botanicals:
"I created Birdy Botanicals in order to provide an alternative to mass marketed skin care and body products. I've always believed that nature provides most of what we humans need for healthy skin care if we just know to where to look. I strongly believe Birdy Botanicals products combine the best nature has to offer with sustainable, socially responsible business methods. Thank you for trying Birdy products. Please tell me what you think." --Sally Waters, Owner
I recently received the Complete Moisture Kit from Birdy Botanicals. What a great combination of products! The Kit includes moisturizing products from light to intense: Lotion Jelly with Cucumber and Aloe, Face and Body Lotion with Lavender and White Tea , Lip Butter (Choose from 4 flavors), and Butter Balm Intense Solid Lotion with Lime and Lavender.
Birdy Botanicals Complete Moisture Kit provides all of your face and body moisturizing needs. They are made with all natural ingredients and texture and scent are not compromised. A green, reusable gift bag contains 4 levels of protection. No excess packaging—this is the Birdy Botanicals philosophy.
The products are all made from 100% natural scents, they are 100% vegetarian and there is never any animal testing.
My Opinion
I love that I got a variety kit of moisturizers! I always seem to need different products at different times - sometimes my skin seems sensitive, sometimes dry, sometimes greasy, sometimes sunburned! :o) I love that the products in this complete moisture kit cover me in all those times!
The 3-in-1 Antioxidant Lotion with lavender and white tea is 74% Organic and is the ultimate for keeping your skin balanced and healthy. White tea adds important antioxidants to keep ageing skin at bay. This must-have lotion absorbs immediately and moisturizes your face, body and hands without leaving them greasy. I used it after the shower on my face and hands and it absorbed so quickly and smoothly! It is now a must have in my daily moisturizing routine!
The 3-in-1 Hydrating Lotion Jelly with aloe and cucumber is 95% Organic and has three uses - it's a light moisturizer for normal or oily skin, it's a hydrating and soothing face masque, and it's a soother after shaving or for moderate burns. I used this after being in the sun a little too long and it felt so cooling and soothing! It is now my go-to for sunburns and soothing relief! The cucumber smell immediately made me feel like I was in a spa!
The Butter Balm Intense Solid Lotion with lime, lavender, and organic shea butter is a soothing, solid lotion that is neatly contained in a totable, convenient package. It allows you to moisturize small areas with a minimum of oil on your hands. It’s great for cuticles, hands, elbows and knees! I used this easy to carry and convenient packaged lotion on my feet when I had been out in sandals and my feet were so dry from a long day of walking! It instantly moisturized and was so easy to use! I can definitely carry this lotion in my purse without worrying about it spilling, exploding, or leaking in my purse. It will be my on-the-go lotion from now on! I am always wishing I had some throughout the day - and now I will never have to wish again!
The last product included in the complete moisture kit is the Lip Butter with Organic Shea Butter. It comes in 4 tasty flavors and is whipped and hand-made in small batches. The high concentration of Organic Shea Butter keeps your lips soft and supple! Sometimes I feel I am majorly addicted to lip balm so I was very excited for this product! It went on sooo smooth and moisturized for a long time! It comes in a cute little tin and it seems like it will last me forever!!
I recommend Birdy Botanicals products to all people that care about what is going on their skin and in their bodies and who love great smelling, great moisturizing products! You will definitely be satisfied with Birdy Botanicals!
Pros: 100% natural scents, 100% vegetarian, no animal testing, great scents, no toxins, all of their products are 100% guaranteed, great variety of products, great moisturizing kits!
Cons: I have no cons to say about these products. They have all been added to my daily moisturizing routine and I can feel great using them because they are all safe and non-toxic!
Buy It: You can purchase the Complete Moisture Kit for $45.00 on the Birdy Botanicals website.
Win It: Birdy Botanicals is generously offering (1) Complete Moisture Kit to a lucky winner!
Enter here for a chance to win:
Ok, here are the rules:
1) This giveaway will end July 7, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) central time.
2) Must include email address in comment/entry to qualify to win (so I can let you know you won)
3) You must be a citizen of the the continental US to enter.
How to Enter:
***Mandatory Entry***
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- Be a follower of The Review Stew on Google Friend Connect (publicly) and tell me you are currently one or became one in a comment below
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1) Follow Birdy Botanicals on Twitter - let me know you did in a comment and tell her The Review Stew sent you!2) Visit Birdy Botanicals website and tell me one other product you would love to try!
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4) Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs, Top Baby Blogs, or We're On the Fence - make a separate comment for each
5) Enter any of my other giveaways - see the list on right hand side of blog. Let me know each giveaway entered in a comment
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Winners will be chosen randomly by Random.org, contacted by email and Birdy Botanicals will send your prize by mail.
*Thank you to Birdy Botanicals for their generous samples for review!
Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
Monday, June 21, 2010
New Blog Event!
I am so excited to announce a new event I am having this summer! My cloth diaper event is wrapping up...but have no fear cloth diapering mamas I have had such a great response from companies that I will be extending it at least into the middle of July!
Anyways..now to my new event! I am going to have a weight loss event from July until Oct. featuring great companies that are helping me lose weight and reach my goal of losing 25 lbs. Read more about that here!
I know there are many blog friends out there who have the same goals of losing weight so I know you will love this event and the great products I will be featuring! Stay tuned in a couple weeks for my first review! Everyone can use these products and benefit so keep checking back and feel free to grab my new weight loss blog button and help me spread the word!!!!
Here's to our weight loss!
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Motherlove Review and Giveaway
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED
Being from a family that has a history of breastfeeding troubles, when I found Motherlove products I was so excited to try them out and see if they could help!
As the first herbal personal care and supplement line specifically designed for pregnant and breastfeeding women, Motherlove has led the holistic body care industry since its conception in 1990. Their dedication to consistent quality means crafting only the finest, purest products, and using certified organic ingredients designed to nurture, soothe and heal women on their all-important journey of nurturing life. Each of their formulas are time proven and backed with integrity, wisdom and an intimate knowledge of herbal remedies.
Committed to their customers and setting a better-business example, Motherlove follows the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) set forth by the AHPA and the FDA. To ensure the utmost quality and consumer protection, they retain samples from every batch and have a computerized tracking system to follow any bottle sold. Their herbal supplements are tested for bacteria, yeast, mold, heavy metals and are made in an FDA registered, GMP certified facility.
They also believe in supporting the social environment with their Nurturing Life Foundation, which promotes breastfeeding and supports mothers-in-need nationwide. Over 10% of all Motherlove Herbal Company’s profits are donated to organizations that truly help nature life, like The Maternal Wellness Center, Habitat For Humanity Women Build and The Mountain Park Environmental Center.
My Opinion
I was so excited to find out about and receive my Motherlove More Milk product. I was having troubles breastfeeding my little guy from the beginning and I thought this would make a huge difference. Unfortunately, before I could receive my product from Motherlove, my son decided he had had enough and he stopped breastfeeding all together! I was heartbroken!
However, Motherlove gives me hope for next time! After reading some of the testimonials on their site, I know things will go better next time! Plus, my sister is pregnant and due in December (she had a lot of trouble breastfeeding exclusively too with her last child) so she is going to try Motherlove products too! She is so excited and has hope now too!
I recommend Motherlove More Milk products to all breastfeeding mothers who may be having trouble getting the amount of breast milk they need or just need a little boost in their milk supply!
Buy It: You can purchase a Motherlove More Milk Special Blend Capsules for $24.95 on the Motherlove Website.
Win It: Motherlove is generously offering (1) More Milk Plus Caps supplement to a lucky winner!
Enter here for a chance to win:
(1) More Milk Plus Caps supplement from Motherlove
Ok, here are the rules:
1) This giveaway will end June 30, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) central time.
2) Must include email address in comment/entry to qualify to win (so I can let you know you won)
How to Enter:
***Mandatory Entry***
(must do this one before all others to qualify to win)
- Be a follower of The Review Stew on Google Friend Connect (publicly) and tell me you are currently one or became one in a comment below
Extra Entries (Make a Separate Comment For Each!!):
2) Write about this giveaway in your blog with a link to this site/giveaway. Let me know you did this in a comment.
3) Visit the Motherlove website and tell me something you would like to try!
4) Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs, Top Baby Blogs, or We're On the Fence - make a separate comment for each
5) Enter any of my other giveaways - see the list on right hand side of blog. Let me know each giveaway entered in a comment
6) Grab my Cloth Diaper Event or my blog button and post it on your blog - let me know you did and the link to your blog in a comment.
Winners will be chosen randomly by Random.org, contacted by email and Motherlove will send your prize by mail.
* Thank you to Motherlove for their generous samples for review!
Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
Two Little Piggies One Size Fitted Diaper Review and Giveaway
Laura, the owner and maker of Two Little Piggies diapers works out of her home in Petersburg, VA where she is a full time mom to her two little piggies, Caleb and Eli.
She has worked long and hard on this one size fitted diaper pattern! The Two Little Piggies one size cloth diaper fits babies 10-30+ lbs, and is made only with products she would put on her own baby's bottom!
My Opinion
When I first saw the Two Little Piggies diaper, my first thought was how cute the design of the material was and how soft and comfortable the diaper looked! The diaper had cute little trucks all over it and I was sad I was going to have to cover it up with a diaper cover! :o)
The diaper also has a fold down rise with extra snaps for your little ones. Plus, it had a very unique feature with the snaps on the front that allowed you to snap the rise in place after folding. These features will make it much easier to diaper your little newborn!
The inside had two soakers that snapped in and were easily washed and dried. You can even add more soakers or material inside the current soakers to absorb even more (perfect for my heavy wetter!)
The diaper fit very comfortably on my little guy and kept his clothes dry, even with solids! He could even wear it at nap time! The elastic around the legs was comfortable and fit snugly without leaking!
I recommend Two Little Piggies diapers for little babies because of the great overlap and fold down rise snaps! They are also great for older babies because you can add as much absorbency as you need!
Day Time: Great diaper to use during the day - cute design and easy to put one! I love that the soakers snap in so I don't lose them or misplace them!
Buy It: You can purchase a Two Little Piggies one size fitted diaper for $15.00 in the Two Little Piggies online shop.
Win It: Two Little Piggies is generously offering (1) One sized fitted diaper, like the one I was given above. It is can be girly OR boyish. It can also have snaps OR velco!
Enter here for a chance to win:
(1) One sized fitted diaper from Two Little Piggies
Ok, here are the rules:
1) This giveaway will end July 6, 2010 at 12:00 P.M. (noon) central time.
2) Must include email address in comment/entry to qualify to win (so I can let you know you won)
How to Enter:
***Mandatory Entry***
***Mandatory Entry***
(must do this one before all others to qualify to win)
- Be a follower of The Review Stew on Google Friend Connect (publicly) and tell me you are currently one or became one in a comment below
Extra Entries (Make a Separate Comment For Each!!):
1) Subscribe to my feed by clicking on the book or subscribe by email (must confirm address) on left hand side of blog - let me know you did in a comment2) Write about this giveaway in your blog with a link to this site/giveaway. Let me know you did this in a comment.
3) Grab my Cloth Diaper Event or my blog button and post it on your blog - let me know you did and the link to your blog in a comment.
4) Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs, Top Baby Blogs, or We're On the Fence - make a separate comment for each
5) Enter any of my other giveaways - see the list on right hand side of blog. Let me know each giveaway entered in a comment
Winners will be chosen randomly by Random.org, contacted by email and Two Little Piggies will send your prize by mail.
* Thank you to Two Little Piggies for their generous samples for review!
Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*
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