Archive for May, 2009
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Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I really, really can’t thank Skinny Cow products enough. When I first embarked on my weight loss journey almost 2 years ago, I was struggling. At that time, my husband and I were still craving those sweets after dinner.
Enter Skinny Cow. And through all the weight loss (60 pounds for [...]
Chop Keeper, Spin n Store Giveaway Winner
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I use Random.org to choose my giveaway winners. However many comments there are, I put that number in the “Max” box of the True Random Number Generator and click “generate” three times.
Totally at random, the winner of the Chop Keeper and Spin n Store is Kathy from Fulltime Adventure, who [...]
Hannah Montana giveaway winner
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Congratulations to the winner of the Hannah Montana beauty products prize pack- Brandy from Not So Average Mama! She’s an email subscriber and she has three girls who are sure to love the products!
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Dear MomReviews Readers,
I feel I should apologize for the unplanned-for seven day break I took from updating this blog. I didn’t have posts pre-written and waiting to publish, I didn’t arrange for guest bloggers to fill in. I just…took a break.
Okay, I’ll be honest- I took what I suppose would [...]
Reviewing ISO 9001 2008 E-Book Guide Training and Document Manuals
Best product on ISO 9000 / ISO 9001 2008
Make it Monday: Egg, Cheese, and Sausage Bake
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Ingredients
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for the dish
3 hamburger or hot dog buns, split
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
kosher salt and pepper
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) grated Swiss cheese
Directions
Heat oven [...]
Making Life Better with Unilever
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
For this Mom Central blog tour, we’re taking a look at the website Making Life Better, created by Unilever. Unilever manufactures many of the brands that you probably either use or are familiar with, including All, Axe, Bertolli , Ben & Jerry’s, Breyers, Caress, Degree, Hellman’s/Best Foods, I Can’t Believe [...]
Beer Snob updates and a plug for Buckbean Brewing Co.
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
Hello, fellow beer snobs. Just wanted to post an update to menti0n a couple of things. I hope this update finds you well and enjoying good beer!
First, I wanted to recommend you try Buckbean Brewing Company’s Original Orange Blossom Ale. I reviewed it already, back in July 2008, and was [...]
Ragu Old World Style Pasta Sauce
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I recently received coupons to purchase two new varieties of Ragu Old World Style Pasta Sauce-Sweet Tomato Basil, and Margherita.
I am constantly searching for a better spaghetti sauce recipe, I still haven’t found one that I think is perfect. I always have thin spaghetti noodles in the cupboard, and I [...]
Sponsored Conversations-The Cavemans Guide
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
You may have seen the phrase sponsored conversation on a blog post or Twitter lately, and if you’re wondering what it means, I have this video to show you that explains it. A sponsored conversation is any blog, twitter, facebook, or other kind of post in which the author has [...]
Del Monte Fruit Chillers Tubes
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Del Monte Fruit Chillers Freeze and Eat Tubes are made with real fruit, have 25% vitamin C in each tube, with only 11 grams of sugar and 55 calories in each tube. They come in refreshing Strawberry Snowstorm and Grape Berry Blizzard and you find them in the grocery store [...]
Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Cream
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
The makers of Skintimate Moisturizing Shave Cream surveyed women and found that 40% were cutting back on beauty expenses because of the recession. They also learned that:
3 out of 4 women agreed that just 5 minutes of “me” time a day would make them happier
57% said they would rather have [...]
Make it Monday: Chicken Quesadilla Pie
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Ingredients
1 10-ounce can green or red enchilada sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 8-inch flour tortillas
2 cups (8 ounces) grated Monterey Jack, plus 1/4 cup for the top
1 3 1/2- to 4-pound rotisserie chicken, shredded
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup salsa
1 avocado, diced
1 cup fresh [...]
Terrific Toys for Babies and Kids
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I’m a big fan of toy website Ebeanstalk, because the toys they carry are carefully selected to match each age and stage of development. Ebeanstalk has child experts that select the best baby toys matched to a baby’s development. To see great information on how a baby grows up, check [...]
Hannah Montana Beauty Products Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
To celebrate the release of “Hannah Montana: The Movie”:, Proctor & Gamble is introducing a Hannah Montana collection of products such as lip glosses and shampoos perfect for tweens who love Hannah Montana and may be starting to establish their own personal care routine. These products offer the “best of [...]
MyHeritage
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I know that the first reason I started blogging was to keep in touch with my family that was miles and miles away. And yes, my blog has grown into something so much more, but many of you may just want that.
And this site would help you with that. MyHeritage.com [...]
Chop Keeper and Spin ‘n Stor Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
For this giveaway, I’ve got two products that will be a welcome addition to the winner’s kitchen as we move into the warmer months and have more fresh produce available. You can use the Chop Keeper to chop up fresh leafy greens and crunchy veggies and then clean and store [...]
Products Moms Will Love
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Moms, I’ve been reviewing products that you can really use! There are so many that in order to get them all posted, I’m going to do a big review round up for you. Ready? Here we go!
FOOD:
O Organics is a line of organic foods that was once a private label [...]
Site Review- Adjust My Loan, or, why bankruptcy sucks
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Image by TheTruthAbout… via Flickr
Adjust My Loan is the website of a nationwide company that specializes in Arizona Loan Modification. When I worked at the Credit Union we called it refinancing, but after reading the description on the site, I see the difference between a refinance and a [...]
Mountain Dew Throwback
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Yesteday we had some Pepsi Throwback, and as promised, today we’re going to kick it old school with Mountain Dew Throwback. Refresher, for those that do not know, the two ‘Throwback’ sodas are supposed to represent the original formulations of Pepsi Cola and Mountain Dew. In a time when [...]
Nature’s Source Products
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I was recently sent a few of the Nature’s Source products to use and review. Nature’s Source products are from the makers of Windex and Scrubbing Bubbles, both products I was currently using.
The Toilet Bowl Cleaner from Nature’s Source was the first product I tried out. And I don’t know [...]
BeBe ChaCha Sticker Placemats
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
My family loves to eat out. After twelve years of taking kids to restaurants, there’s one thing I can say for sure-paper placemats DO NOT WORK for kids. Even the ones with the puzzles and coloring section on them will eventually get soaked with water after the toddler tries to [...]
Pepsi Throwback
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Not only do I write consumer reviews, I read a lot of them as well. Especially soda & soft drink news and reviews; it’s just an industry I’ve enjoyed following for a long time. There are lots of little cliques of people too; small mom & pop companies vs. the [...]
Win A Charm Story Charm Plus Bracelet or Necklace from Things Remembered!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Things Remembered, the company that helps you celebrate Life’s Moments, introduces “Charm Story“- a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 50 silver plated engravable charms. The charms come in shapes designed to reflect a unique occasion such as the birth of a baby or graduation. Each can be engraved with names, [...]
The Fragrance Collection by Glade
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
The Fragrance Collection by Glade is a new, chic home-fragrance collection of reed diffusers, soy candles, and multi-wick soy based candles. Featuring sleek designs and unique scents, you get premium quality for everyday prices. The scent choices are:
* Make time to indulge with Currants & Açai – The delightful combination [...]
