Mommy's Outside Voice

Make Love Locks

2014-11-28T02:27:00.000-05:00

Are you looking for a unique gift for a Wedding, Anniversary, Birthday or even an Engagement? Make Love Locks is the perfect gift! If you're looking for the perfect gift to show how much you care look no further then Make Love Locks!

Make Love Locks

The story of Love Padlocks goes back over 100 years, but became popular in the early 2000's in Rome when they showed up on the bridge Ponte Milvio. It was later written about in a novel, which was later adapted into a film.

Love Locks are used to symbolize a couples unbreakable love by writing their name with the name of the one they love on it and then place them on bridges, gates any place public.

Make Love Locks has taken the theory to a new level. With their easy to navigate interactive lock designer, you can create your own masterpiece to symbolize your love! Every lock starts at just $29.99, that include the lock with a 1.5" shackle, 2 keys, front engraving! All the the locks are the same size the difference is the size of the shackle, which comes in 1.5", 2" and 3". Choose from 7 different lock colors and tons of art and text. There is something for everyone to help create their very own Love Lock love story.

The Love Lock Designer is so easy to use. You can engrave one side or both sides of the lock. They offer several different text templates as well as fonts and borders. I had so much fun designing my very own Love Lock! I made several changes to my designs while creating my lock and it was all done with ease! The checkout process was straightforward and even allows you to create an account to keep your order or designs. They offer several different shipping options and they accept credit cards as well as Paypal.

Visit MakeLockLocks.com today to create your very own Love Love to share your significant other!

Follow Make Love Locks on....

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Instagram: http://instagram.com/makelovelocks

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/makelovelocks/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MakeLoveLocks

I received my Love Lock to review, because Make Love Locks is participating in a 2014 Holiday Gift Guide and giveaway. So be sure to stop by and enter for your chance to win so awesome prizes!

I was not financially compensated for this post. I received a sample for review purposes. The opinions are my own based on my own experience.

~ And That's Mommy's Outside Voice....

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2014-11-28T01:47:00.003-05:00

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Airborne

2013-12-10T21:35:00.002-05:00

**I received a free bottle of Airborne® Gummies as part of a Smiley360 mission for a product review. I did not receive any compensation for my review.**

What's in Airborne®

Airborne, a product invented by a teacher who was determined to find a way to boost immune systems. Airborne^® products contain a combination of key immune supporting vitamins and minerals plus a proprietary blend of natural herbs. Research has confirmed that the key ingredients in Airborne^® support immune health, and those studies have appeared in a number of peer reviewed journals. Here’s the short list of ingredients in Airborne’s various formulations.

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Vitamin A
Zinc
Selenium, Manganese, Magnesium

Immunity Health Tips

Get enough rest
Exercise
Practice good hygiene
Stay hydrated
Supplement Wisely

Some information about the gummies I received:

Support your immune system with delicious new formula Airborne Gummies. Each bottle contains citrus, mixed berry, and grapefruit-flavored gummies that give your body a blast of Vitamin C, plus nine vitamins, minerals, and herbs. Your immune system--and your taste buds--will thank you!

Each serving contains:

1,000 mg of Vitamin C
With Antioxidants (Vitamins C & E)
With Selenium
35 mg of Herbal Blend including Echinacea & Ginger

3 gummies per serving.

*The specially crafted ingredients and great tasting flavor gives your awesome immune system the support it needs to make sure it can continue working hard for you to keep you at your best.

* "This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any disease."

My Review:

So I received Gummies in Citrus, Grapefruit & Mixed Berry. All the flavors tasted as said. I found that they left an aftertaste. The Gummies were tougher to chew then expected. They suggest you take three Gummies, up to three times a day which means you will need multiple bottles per month if you choose to make this part of your regimen.

Important Links:

Click here to checkout all of Airborne's® flavors and forms.

Click here for the short list of ingredients in Airborne's® various formulations.

Be sure to grab a $1.00 off Digital Coupon for Airborne®

'Like' Airborne® on Facebook for future promotions, special offers and more

Follow Airborne® on Twitter for future promotions, special offers and more

~ And that's Mommy's Outside Voice~

Magic Jinn

2013-11-22T00:45:00.001-05:00

I received the Magic Jinn, a Hasbro product, through BzzAgent.com to perform a review. I was not compensated for my review.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:

Can the mystical Magic Jinn read your mind? Talk to it and find out! Think of an animal and press his nose, and he'll guess the rest! Can you outsmart him and win? There's only one way to find out!

Includes 1 Magic Jinn
Ages 6 and up.
For 1 player.
Requires 3 "AAA" batteries (demo batteries included).

My Review

I used this with my kids and the had so much fun playing along! Though at first it's exciting the longer it went on they started to get bored. You actually have to know a good amount of details about the animal you chose, as the questions can be tricky.

Take a look at it in action....

I have to say I think adults actually have a lot more fun with it! I brought it out while having a girls night in and we laughed so hard as we tried and succeeded in stumping it. It's definitely something that works for the whole family and can have fun with!

Try it for yourself and let me know what you think!

Follow Hasbro on Twitter and like their Facebook page

.....And that's Mommy's Outside Voice ~

2013-07-15T12:24:00.000-04:00

Hello to all! I have to say I apologize for my long hiatus! Shortly after my last blog post I found out I was pregnant....with TWINS! So sadly I had to set blogging aside as it became a bit too much. I gave birth to my babies on Feb 27, 2012....Declan & Shealeigh! It's been an eventful year! Now having 5 kids everyday is an adventure:) I am looking forward to jumping back in and getting things rolling again! I hope you will continue to join my on my adventure!

Trend Micro SafeSync

2011-07-11T15:00:00.001-04:00

As a BzzAgent member I was chosen for the Trend Micro SafeSync Campaign. I received the software to test and provide a review. I received no other compensation for this.

What's the Buzz?

Protect, access and share your digital files anytime, anyplace...

Life brings you many places: children's school events, neighborhood parties, and work conferences. At the same time, you are accumulating digital memories in the form of photos, videos, music, and documents. Trend Micro™ SafeSync connects these two aspects of your life, enabling you to store your files in a safe place you can access from anywhere.

That safe is place is "the cloud," a corner of the Internet that's only available to you and the people you choose to share it with. Because with SafeSync, your files are securely and automatically backed up within moments of you saving them. All you need to retrieve your special memories is a web-enabled device, whether it's a desktop computer, laptop, iPad, iPhone, or Android device.

SafeSync makes it easy to share your files with specified contacts, and post to Facebook, Twitter, or your blog. And you can be sure your information is secure, with virus scanning and file transfer encryption services built into the software. Now how's that for all around peace of mind?

Recover past file versions....

SafeSync keeps a history of all your file changes, making it easy to recuperate previous versions of your pictures, videos, and documents. If you delete an item by accident, there's no need to worry. SafeSync has a recycling bin that allows you to retrieve this file.

Features:

How can Trend Micro™ SafeSync keep your data secure and easily accessible?

Syncs data across multiple devices, including desktop computers, iPads, iPhones and Android phones
Backs up files to the cloud as soon as you save them
Stores a history of all your file changes and lets you recover past versions
Allows you to access data from anywhere, anytime with a web-enabled device
Lets you upload images, stream music and video and view important pictures and documents
Allows for easy sharing by providing links to your photos, videos and documents
Makes it simple to post to Facebook, Twitter, and your blog
Uses Trend Micro 24/7 for virus scanning and file transfer encryption
Defends your equipment from cyber attack with multiple firewalls

Want to try it yourself?
Please visit http://www.trendmicro.com/safesync and try it out for yourself. You can try it for FREE for 30 days!! As a special promotion you can use Discount Code "BZZ20" and receive 50% off the 20GB!! Just enter the code in the shopping cart at the at the checkout in order to receive the discount and enjoy! They also have a 30 money-back guarantee!

My Review:

Unfortunately, my review is only a partial one but it is positive! The process to initially download the software was very simple. Easy step by step instructions are provided for various systems. Very easy and quick software set-up installation. Now this is where it becomes a partial review for me, but at the same time a very positive point of my review. The software does an initial assess of your computer to make sure that you have enough space to download and use the actual software, which I thought was a very strong point at least for me who just downloads and crosses my fingers that I meet the requirements! I have to say this is the first program that has scanned and said that my system doesn't have the required amount of space needed to properly install and run it. Now I knew I needed to get my computer checked but had no idea it needed to be sooner then later. So I was happy that the process was simple and that it didn't just install itself and mess up the computer.

So all in all still a positive review and I promise I will re-post a complete review once I get the computer squared away and can properly install the program and give it a proper review! In the meantime don't forget to check it out and try it for yourself!!

......and that's Mommy's Outside Voice~

Take a Break from the Aftertaste......

2011-06-29T20:36:00.000-04:00

That was the slogan Vocalpoint used for their sampling of the Coffee House Inspirations Breve Creme Coffee Creamer by International Delights. They sent a package that included a coupon for a Free pint sized creamer as well as several coupons to share with family and friends and they were so cleverly packaged in a toss coffee cup!

The Breve Creme is made with real milk and cream so you can enjoy that rich, creamy coffeehouse taste at home. It's just what you need to Bring the Coffeehouse to your House, anytime. It comes in 3 flavors:

~ Vanilla Caramel ~ The authentic coffeehouse flavors of smooth Vanilla, Rich Caramel and all natural cream.

~ Hazelnut ~ A true coffeehouse experience begins when the warm, nutty flavor of Hazelnut meets all natural cream.

~ Dark Chocolate ~ Indulge yourself in the decadent flavors of rich, dark chocolate and all natural cream.

My Review

So I am a coffee lover!! As a matter of fact when I first started drinking coffee that only way I would have it was with the International Delight Irish Cream Creamer! Now I go through my phases, sometimes I like my milk and sugar and sometimes I have to have creamer! So when I saw this I figured it was a no brainer I would love it! I went and got the Vanilla Caramel and the Hazelnut flavors. The first one Itried was the Vanilla Caramel. When I opened it it smelled just like Vanilla Ice Cream! I thought this has to be good!! I have to say I wasn't blown away by it like I thought I would be! It was good but it didn't wow me. It didn't leave the aftertaste that part was true! However, I can say that I may not like it in my coffee but feel it is great for cooking with! I think it would be great for making French Toast or Crepes, anything sweet breakfast wise or desserts! What actually stuck in my head too was I had recently read a recipe in a Weight Watchers cookbook for a Caramel Flan, that called for coffee creamer and thought this was the perfect one! So I went searching for ore recipes that include coffee creamers and found Cheesecakes, Coffeecakes and so much more! So I will not say that this was a bust by any means! To me it has just opened my eyes to a brand new ingredient to start cooking with!!

.....and that's Mommy's Outside Voice~

Skin MD Natural

2011-06-12T14:11:00.000-04:00

I contacted a PR rep from Skin MD Natural. She provided me with free samples in exchange for my product review. I have received no other compensation other than the free samples.

Product Description:

Skin MD Natural is a breakthrough in skin care that works to prevent dry
skin in two ways.

First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant
(an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to
it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any
other you will find in common skin care products.

Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin
to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural
moisture.

This can be a big benefit for those who cook, wash dishes and garden because
Skin MD Natural helps skin retain its natural moisture and oils in the face
of all those irritating soaps and chemicals.

Skin MD Natural has made a commitment to natural skin care by formulating
products that contain more than 90% natural ingredients, are hypoallergenic,
free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. All of the ingredients used in
Skin MD Natural are 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA's "most
safe" list.

Skin MD Natural brings you eco friendly skin care products that manufactured
using solar power while also being vegan and cruelty free.

The manufacturer's website http://www.skinmdnatural.com/ has hundreds of
dermatologist and user reviews including many addressing severe dry skin
problems such as eczema and psoriasis.

Please feel free to visit the Skin MD Natural Social Media links:

Social media profile links:
http://www.facebook.com/skinmdnatural
http://twitter.com/skinmdnatural
http://www.blog.skinmdnatural.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/SkinMDNatural

My Review:

I received two types of samples; The Skin MD Natural and the Skin MD Natural with Sunscreen SPF 15. I don't have any serious skin conditions but over the years I have developed dry hands:( I guess the years are getting to me! I remember my friend commenting on my wedding day how smooth my skin was! It's a comment we still talk about today! So 7 years and 3 kids later I can't say the same for my hands anymore.......until now! I began using this lotion and it has brought my hands back to life! Immediately after the first use I began to see a difference in my skin.

My face and hands were the places I focuses the lotion on during my testing and both were left feeling very soft and smooth almost velvety. There's no fragrance so it's great on the face because you don't have any after application smell annoyance! I don't know about anyone else but I don't like smelly lotions on my face! The Sunscreen is an added benefit that I love! I have used this product on my kids when they go out as well. I have even had my husband use it for his hands that get rough and dry because he works with his hands all day and is out in the sun and I've seen the difference for him as well. So the whole family has tested and approved this product!

You don't need to keep re-applying the lotion which I think is great! Once it's applied I don't feel the need to rush and put more on after washing my hands like other products. I think the Skin MD Natural with Sunscreen is a perfect base for woman who use foundation because it doesn't have a heavy feel at all.

Feel free to visit http://www.skinmdnatural.com/dry-skin-care/rave-reviews.html for more reviews.

Overall I would definitely recommend Skin MD Natural as a product that I believe in. If you are looking for great skin care look no further! I love the product so much I became an affiliate. Click on my button on the right sidebar and request your own free sample today!

~ That's Mommy's Outside Voice! ~

LAWRY'S Marinades and Seasoned Salts

2011-06-09T16:35:00.000-04:00

As an agent for Bzzagent.com I was selected for the LAWRY'S Campaign! I received my kit and included in it was:

Full sized 12 oz bottle of LAWRY'S Original Seasoned Salt Marinade with Sweet and Savory Spices
Full sized 12 oz bottle of LAWRY'S Balsamic Herb Marinade
4 oz bottle of the Original LAWRY'S Seasoned Salt
A LAWRY'S Apron
Lots of coupons to share

What's the Bzz?

With a full, flavorful line of perfectly blended marinades and spice blends, LAWRY'S makes grilling less complicated. Start with the marinades to get the amazing flavor you're going for in a flash. Each signature marinade provides instant inspiration for meat, poultry, fish or veggies. Just pour it on and let it marinade for 30 minutes, then grill, bake or broil to perfection.

Balsamic Herb Marinade - Featuring aged balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil and the perfect blend of Italian herbs including basil, rosemary and thyme.

Original Seasoned Salt Marinade with Sweet and Savory Spices - Featuring an expert blend of spices and seasonings derived from LAWRY'S Original Seasoned Salt, this 30-minute marinade gives chicken, beef, pork, or seafood some serious flavor excitement.

A history of flavor - There's a reason why LAWRY'S signature Seasoned Salt has been a family favorite for decades. The expert blend of salt, herbs and spices is perfect for prime ribs, steak, chicken and casseroles and adds unique flavor to any meal you're inspired to make. Created in 1938 at the world-famous LAWRY'S The Prime Rib restaurant in Beverly Hills, CA, this spectacular spice blend has been a pantry staple ever since-- make sure you have some on hand!

I have to say I was excited to receive this campaign as I have used several of LAWRY'S marinades in the past! It so happens that the two that I was sent I hadn't tried yet and I am always willing to try new marinades!

First up for review: Balsamic Herb Marinade

I chose to use this marinade with pork chops. I marinaded them for 30 minutes and then grilled them! They were very tasty! The only thing I'd say is that with the pork it may be better to marinate it longer for more intensity.

Quick N' Easy recipe for the LAWRY'S Seasoned Salt......Seasoned Salt Popcorn!

This reminds me of when I was little! My mom would buy the bag of kernels and we'd pop the popcorn on the stove and when it was done sprinkle some LAWRY'S Seasoned Salt on it and mix it up....sit down and enjoy some yummy popcorn!!

Stay tuned for some more reviews and recipes........

SheSpeaks: Biolage Kiss Dry Goodbye Salon Program!

2011-06-03T16:00:00.003-04:00

As a member of SheSpeaks.com I was selected for the Biolage Kiss Goodbye to Dry program.

About the Program:

SheSpeaks and Biolage have teamed up on the exciting new Kiss Dry Goodbye Salon Program that will send women to the salon to receive special hair care product and salon service offers. Better yet, they can bring their friends with them and get even bigger discounts on salon services.

Just in time for the summer, participating members will receive complimentary products (valued at over $30) from the Biolage hydrathérapie line that’s been newly reformulated to include aloe vera and passion fruit.

Go to a salon near you to receive your exclusive free products and discounted services:

Two complimentary Biolage at-home care products: hydratherapie Shampoo 16.9 oz and hydatherapie Aqua-Immersion Creme Masque 5.1 oz (first visit only)
25% or more off selected salon services (good for up to 4 visits)
25% discount on any two Biolage products (good for up to 4 visits)
A chance to enter our "Best Before & After" photo contest to win one of 5 free 16GB iPads

About the Biolage hydrathérapie line:

Taking inspiration from the Rainforest’s ever-replenishing Moisture Cycle, Biolage new technology hydrathérapie continuously moisturizes hair to help stop the dehydration cycle with the Anti-Dry Care of Aloe + Passion Fruit.

My Review on the services:

I received my invitation including my passport as well as 4 friend passports! I had my friend sign up so that we could go together and receive the same discount! The nearest participating salon was Kimera Salon in Jericho, NY , which was perfect because it was a halfway point for my friend and I! From the very first call to schedule our appointment to walking out the door when we were finished our experience was GREAT! The manager went over the program on the phone and gave us the pricing for our services including the discounts and we were able to schedule for that same Sat at the time we were looking for. Upon arriving we were greeted warmly and offered drinks while we were waiting to get set up. The salon was very nice, beautifully decorated, extremely clean and has a very great friendly staff!

Our Stylist Sara was awesome! She took us together which made it a real girls day! We were both getting our hair colored so she took her time with each of us to figure out what we wanted. She helped us to correctly choose colors that would work not only for our complexions but for upkeep as well....being a stay-at-home-mom that was a plus for me! Granted for this program you didn't need to make any purchase I choose to make it a make-over day! The whole time she was working on our hair she interacted with us which made you feel like you weren't just a client. When she was finished blowing out my hair I absolutely LOVED it! The color was great and the blow out was just right! Everyone in the salon complimented me on how it looked including the owners! I was pretty much blushing when they were all done!

All in all my friend and I had a really great experience with the program and would definitely be going back for the remainder of our visits available on the passport! I can say I'd probably become a long term customer as well! It was a pleasure! I even entered the Biolage "Best Before and After Photo Contest"! Just click to view! If I win my Stylist Sara and I will both receive a 16GBiPad sponsored by SheSpeaks!

My Review of the Biolage hydratherapie Shampoo and Aqua-Immersion Creme Masque:

I have only used the shampoo a few times so far and the masque once (recommended only once or twice a week), but I must say I have seen some improvement on my hair. My hair lately has been very dry and dull prior to my salon visit. When I would wash my hair I would end up with handfuls of hair that came out. I noticed that on the first wash with the shampoo very little came out! The shampoo smells REALLY GOOD!! I have always loved the way Biolage products smell! You get a really great lather and with not alot of shampoo, a little actually goes a long way! The masque when you apply it actually feels like a creme! It's a nice thick texture and you can feel that it sticks to your hair. Both rinse out with ease and the smells lasts long too.

I will come back to review further after a few more uses:)

**UPDATE**

OK it's official! After several uses now I can say how much I LOVE it! MY hair has changed so much since I began using this shampoo! My curls last longer and my hair has more life to it! I find that my day after look still looks great and I don't need to reapply tons of styling products! My hair thanks this shampoo!!

Viewpoints: Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo and Conditioner with Eucalyptus

2011-05-27T22:54:00.000-04:00

As a member of Viewpoints I was invited to receive a sample of the new Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner with Eucalyptus to test and review. Here is Head & Shoulders comment on the product...

"Head & Shoulders has injected new life into their HydraZinc shampoo formula – this time with the addition of eucalyptus. Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo with Eucalpytus is an invigorating shampoo that will immediately sooth the scalp for all-day itch relief.

Washing with Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo with Eucalyptus gets rid of dandruff-causing buildup from styling products and other things you don’t want in your hair, but without stripping the natural oil that’s needed to moisturize your scalp."

Here's my review...

I received my sample of the Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care Shampoo and conditioner. So I tried it and wanted to wait a day to see the lasting effects. When I used the shampoo there wasn't any tingling, though it did feel clean after. It lathers very well. It seemed that the most of the tingling appeared when I applied the conditioner! After the wash and condition my hair felt very clean and soft. The products do smell very good, with a clean fresh scent! The whole day the itchyness had subsided and my scalp had a cool feeling! However today the itching has started again. I don't dismiss the product simply becasue it could be that one use wasn't enough for an effective review. But I will purchase this product to see the long term effect!

COVERGIRL NatureLuxe Foundation & Gloss Balm

2011-05-17T15:26:00.000-04:00

As an agent for BzzAgent.com, I received the COVERGIRL NatureLuxe foundation and Gloss Balm products to test. This is my review.....

I loved the NatureLuxe Foundation! It goes on smoothly and instantly blends in. It leaves my skin feeling velvety, polished and natural looking! I love that it has a built in sunscreen. The Gloss Balm was great as well. Goes on smoothly and lasts. Great for daily use as it's not bold in color. The built in sunscreen it great for Summer days!

My New Venture...

2011-05-15T14:21:00.000-04:00

So if you've read the all about me you know that I am a SAHM. This is of course the most challenging job I've ever had! At the same time I do miss working outside of the home. I miss contributing financially to our family income, but mostly just miss working in general. At work your mind could always keep going, you had adult conversations, and you seemed to always know whats going on in the world! Now don't get me wrong I love being home with my kids and sharing every Ga-ga and Goo-goo moment with them! So I decided to look into things I can do from home that won't interfere with my daily ongoings!

I started to google ideas that popped into my head. Free things came first and I linked to a few great blogs that list daily things that you can get for FREE! Yep I was weary until...all the FREE stuff started piling into my mailbox! I thought wow that must take alot of work to find all of these deals and keep up with posting! So for a minute I did thing of starting my own and thought....hmm not sure I can commit to it. Well through some of these blogs I did get some other ideas! Surveys....I had done this for a bit in the past and years you can make some money from it, but you have to find the right one for you as there are so many to choose from! Product Testing....that's it! I hadn't realized that there were so many companies out there that needed product testers! What a great thing for me! I can test the product and voice my opinion!! It's the challenge that I had been looking for!

So if you are following me you will join me as I test all sorts of products!! I will tell you what I get and what I think of them when I try them! Happy Product Testing!!