Rayovac Roughneck L.E.D. Focus Control Flashlight Review & Giveaway

Can't count the endless number of things we need a flashlight for around our home and on the go. Emergency preparness for storm and loss of electricity is top on the list for good strong flashlight. Rayovac Roughneck is great for running out in the dark, home improvements, camping, and just shadow playtime with the children. I like specifically that it uses AA batteries, a cheaper battery, and recharable ones are common with this size.

We've had the opportunity to try the Rayovac Roughneck L.E.D. Focus Control Flashlight. Camping a weekend back displaying a wide range of light and then pulling in a direct beam to check our hot dogs. My sons are scared of the dark & made sure we keep the flashlight on.

The Rayovac Roughneck L.E.D. Focus Control Technical Details:

• High performance Cree LED lasts 100,000 hours and never needs replacing; 120 lumens
• Adjustable spot to flood focus beam with easy to use thumb switch; magnifier lens provides long range beam
• Features an ABS body, comfort rubber grip, and handy hanging ring for easy storage
• Runs on 4 AA alkaline batteries (included); run time 4 hours
• Withstands a 5 foot drop test; water resistant

Make sure to follow Rayovac on facebook to keep up with the latest promotions and new products. I know they keep events going all the time and you do not want to miss out. Also thanks to Rayovac for providing 2 Rayovac Roughneck L.E.D. Focus Control Flashlight for giveaway.

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Must Have Dale & Thomas Popcorn

 Dale & Thomas has the best gourmet popcorn hands down. I thought I had tried great popcorn before, no way. I was mesmerized at first taste with freshness of each mouth watering bite sent in a nice gift box.

I was totally in love and if anyone wants to get me something for Christmas I would love my  two favorite Dale & Thomas popcorn, " Twice-As-Nice Chocolate Drizzlecorn & Peanut Butter & White Chocolate Drizzlecorn." Both is popcorn heaven, I could really over indulge on them.

Others we enjoyed are Chocolate Chunck N'Caramel Popcorn, Southwest Chipotle Cheddar Kettle Corn, Dale's Caramel Popcorn. I enjoyed the mixture of the Chocolate N'Caramel; however, the complete caramel was a little too much for my teeth. Not to mention I'm not much of a caramel person so that may be why. I'm also not much of a spicy eater either but, my husband said he liked the Southwest Chipotle and we all adored the Hall of Fame Kettle Corn.

Dale & Thomas Popcorn is the best tasting Gourmet Popcorn I've tried. For $5.00 off your order use Promo Code BB5 at checkout expires 2/28/12. Follow Dale & Thomas on facebook to keep up with the latest news.

Disclosure: Samples was received to try, all opinions are my own. Some photos from sponsors website.

Hickory Farms Giveaway & Review

 If you've read past reviews you will see that Hickory Farms hold a special place in my families heart, remembering traditions with loved ones past and sharing a new tradition with our children. Hickory Farms reminds me of home & family "familiar and heartwarming."

My family got to sample the Party Planner Gift Box from Hickory Farms this year and I was eager to try the turkey summer sausage. We have never tried it before, you know you get in the habit of one thing and sometimes don't try something different. Well I'm so glad we did because it had superb sweetness in taste and I love it. One thing you will immediately notice with Hickory Farms meats, they are fresh, you can see and taste it. You can expect the best cheese blends imaginable and Cranberry Mustard is out of this world good!!

Party Planner Gift Box Includes:
-Our Signature Beef Summer Sausage 7 oz.
-Italian Style Beef Summer Sausage 5 oz.
-Turkey Summer Sausage 5 oz.
-Smoked Gouda 6 oz.
-Farmhouse Cheddar 4 oz.
-Smoked Cheddar Blend 4 oz.
-Mission Jack Blend 4 oz.
-Creamy Swiss Blend 4 oz.
-Sesame, Caraway & Sea Salt Crackers 1.5 oz.
-Sweet Hot Mustard 2.25 oz.
-Cranberry Mustard 2.5 oz.

Support Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign with The Party Planner Gift Box ($45) is a flavorful array of our savory Summer Sausage and smooth and creamy cheeses with all the trimmings. With each one sold this year, Hickory Farms will donate $5 to Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign.

Make sure to follow Hickory Farms on facebook to learn about the latest news and products. Hickory Farms is happy to announce its new $3 3-day shipping promotion all season long to ensure freshness, quality and value. For 60 years, Hickory Farms has offers a variety of gift options. Thanks to Hickory Farms for giving one lucky winner a Hickory Farms' signature Warm and Hearty Welcome. A similar product to the one we reviewed, as well as free shipping to military addresses.

 Warm & Hearty Welcome Includes:
-Our Signature Beef Summer Sausage 7 oz.
-Turkey Summer Sausage 7 oz.
-Farmhouse Cheddar 8 oz.
-Mission Jack Blend 4 oz.
-Three Cheese & Onion 4 oz.
-Sweet Hot Mustard 2.25 oz.

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Shrinky Dinks Christmas Tree Giveaway & Review

 We decorated the cutest little Christmas Tree. My two little boys had the most awesome time watching the ornaments they made go from big to little out of the oven. Creativity for Kids Shrinky Dinks Christmas Tree are adorable and fun activities to do with the kids.

First they used colored pencils to color the pre-cut ornaments. Next we put the tree together and decorated with rhinestone accents. Next we stringed the tinsel garland with metallic beads and decorated the tree with our ornaments and star. Finishing the look with our decorated tree skirt.

Kit Includes:20 pre-cut Shrinky Dinks ornaments
8 Faber-Castell Colored EcoPencils
sparkling tinsel garland
metallic beads
silver star tree topper
rhinestone accents
felt tree skirt
silver glitter glue

Creativity for Kids also would like to give one of my readers a Shrinky Dinks Christmas Tree. Make sure you don't miss a deal or new product, follow Creativity for Kids  on facebook.

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Rothschild Jacket Giveaway & Review

 Going to school early in the morning my son replies I can't take this cold freezing weather. When he said that, we wasn't even getting a hard frost on the ground. I told him it is only going to get colder. I thought about the hooded insulated jackets I'd seen from Rothschild and thought that might help.

The Rothschild Captain of the Team Active Jacket arrived. Immediately the zipper attached/un-attachable hood with mix of poly fleece and nylon lining stood out, I can make him cover his ears with extra velcro close. Since school started he's had recurrent ear infections. Zipper up jacket and button close with nylon lining helps make it wind resistant and light weight. Light weight is important for 4 yrs or they feel confined and my son does not like feel hindered.

We review the Navy Rothschild Captain of the Team Active Jacket and it has print & patch on the arms. One front top zipper pocket and two large pockets at the bottom. It also has one hidden pocket inside and this jacket is machine washable. Just a note that the black Captain of the Team Jacket has a few different features than the Navy if you choose that color style.

Additional Information

• Zip front and snap button placket closure
• Poly fleece lining inside at back
• Super woven nylon lining
• Wind resistant
• Breathable
• Rib knit cuffs and collar
• Insulated for maximum warmth with minimal weight
• 100% polyester

Now my son is warm and cozy thanks to Rothschild and thanks to Rothschild one lucky winner will win jacket of choice. Make sure you stop by and give Rothschild a follow on Facebook.

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Smart Step Home Collection Mats Giveaway & Review

Returning home to find the package on my porch and the kids bouncing around asking "Did you get us something?" I replied this is for mama. I couldn't wait to see the feel underneath my feet. I pulled my shoes off and stepped on the Smart Step Home Collection Mat , ah!! felt good after shopping all day.

The Smart Step Home Collection Mat would fit perfect between my stove and sink, I usually stand there the most. Preparing food, putting the dishes away, and cooking on the big counter top. I got the most use out of it on Thanksgiving Day so far. I'd love to have my floors covered in Smart Step Home therapeutic floor technology.

It's a big mind ease to walk and not worry about a slippery rug rolling up & tripping us and being extremely dangerous. Did you know the new Smart Step Home mat is decorative/embossed, has soothing comfort and support. Smart Step Home Collection Mat is budget friendly.

The Smart Step Home Collection features two different sizes 3 & 6 ft and four distinct colors. It is made from 100% polyurethane, and these unique anti-fatigue mats are medically proven to alleviate a range of aches & pains while decreasing foot, back and knee pressure.


* Easy to clean
* Will always lay flat
* Stain, heat, puncture resistant
* No-trip beveled edge
* Bacteria resistant
* Safe & non-toxic (no PVC's or BPA's )
* Non-slip top & bottom
* 7-Year Warranty!

Home Smart Step Home Collection Mats Facebook Page has just got up and running. It would be great if you could stop by, follow, and show some love and keep up to date information. Thanks to Smart Step one readers will win a Smart Step Home Collection 3' Mat. 

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Tidy Books Bookcase Giveaway & Review

We've been to the book fair at school selecting books to read. My sons love for us to read books together and our book collection is quite full. We have a small book stand full and my sons desk is full of books. They needed a book shelf that was easy for them to reach the books at their level with their favorite titles in it. Plus cool looking doesn't hurt at all. The Tidy Books Bookcase fits the needs of my little readers.

 I can tell you when it arrived I thought wow this is going to be to small and was wondering it some pieces were missing. After my workers arranged it I saw that the pieces fit together to make it bigger. We had the best builders on this project and seriously it was easy to assemble, the kids helped. Our favorite design is the Tidy Books Bookcase with natural wood finish and lowercase letters.

See below my boys arranging their Curious George flies a kite, Curious George an the puppies, Garfield Christmas, and the Twelve Dogs of Christmas in the Tidy Books Bookshelf. Just as soon as we got it together they couldn't wait. We are beyond satisfied with the appearance on the Tidy Books Bookcase, strength and quality.

The Tidy Books Bookshelf can hold a capacity of 85 book different shapes and sizes. It's compact design takes very little floor space and it can be attached securely to the wall.

Tidy Books offers these items below:

The Tidy Books Bookcase

ForgetMeNot™

Bunk Bed Buddy

The Tidy Box

Nursery storage

Cabin Puzzle

Make sure to follow Tidy Books on twitter @tidybooks Join Tidy Books mailing list and EARN BOOK VOUCHERS!
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In conjunction with reviewing this wonderful bookcase, Tidy Books will sponsor & host the contest from their Facebook Page! Details: Tidy Books Bookcase to be won in the finish of the winner’s choice, worth approx $169 and ends December 20.
The link is http://www.facebook.com/TidyBooks?sk=app_245655815482938

Disclosure: Company/PR provided me with sample product to review & keep. Opinions are my own. Some photos courtesy of the sponsors page.

Ugly Sofa Christmas Stocking Giveaway & Review

It's time to hang those stockings and I can tell you the stockings from Ugly Sofa are heavy duty to hold all you can fill in it. Quilted Recession Christmas Stockings are thick and constructed very well. The design details are simply adorable and stylish. The best part they are only $9.99

We reviewed the dog stocking and I loved how the dog scarf overlapped and went out the side of the stocking. It is a beautiful design and the stitch work was really nice. Ugly Sofa, has no ugly stocking, it gives me the warmth of good old fashion Christmas.

Thanks to Ugly Sofa one winner will win a quilted Christmas Stocking of their choice and don't forget to follow Ugly Sofa on facebook.

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Uncle Milton Fireworks in my room + Moon in my room

Uncle Milton toys are the leader in exploration of young minds. Such fun interactive toys that inspire curiosity in children. Fireworks in my room creates fun fireworks display right in your home and my boys thought it was amazing. My son would not go to preschool without it, he said his class had to see it. I took it and asked the teacher could we do a fireworks show. His classmates really enjoyed.

Simply pull the pump and squeeze the trigger for a display of fireworks blow up from small to a large explosion of color. Just squeezing the trigger displays light design without expanding it. Turn wheel to view assortment of firework displays. The explosion sounds is like full effect show and it would be one feature I would like to have the option to turn off at times.

My son fascinated with the solar system is in awe of the planets, stars, and the moon. Uncle Milton's moon in my room puts him in charge of the moons phases with remote control. Uncle Milton Moon in my room has auto shut off to save on batteries.

Uncle Milton toys would be just perfect under your tree. Don't for get to follow Uncle Milton on twitter @unclemiltontoys  and on facebook to keep up with the latest products and promotions. Check out cool video on their Youtube Channel.

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GourmetGiftBaskets.com Gift Basket Giveaway

Gift baskets are the perfect holiday gift for anyone, everyone loves food right? Gift basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com are packed full of the tastiest treats. My favorite are the chocolate gift baskets!

Looking though the website is very easy. Search the tabs by occasions, price, holiday, theme, or food type.  I'd like to thank GourmetGiftBaskets.com for being a part of the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide and for giving a reader a Christmas Gift Basket Classic. You should follow GourmetGiftBasket.com on facebook to keep up to date.

 

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The Military Donation Blog Posts should be posted between November 21st and December 9th.  Email me ( mccujennifer@gmail.com Subject: Military Care Packages) Blog Post URLs by December 14th to make sure all the Care Packages being donated can reach the soldiers in time for Christmas." Leave entries on this post.

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Funrise National Geographic Kids Giveaway

 Funrise has teamed up with National Geographic Kids toy line. Introducing the Nat Geo Wild Rides collection with the “All Adventure Vehicle” and “Elephant Ride." We had the chance to try out the Elephant Ride. My boys adored the make believe play with these fun Safari friends and the cool part is the binoculars are use able. It's been so much fun hearing my 2 year old making monkey sounds.

Wild Rides Elephant Adventure canopy that folds out into a slide. I had the hardest time turning it into a slide but, my husband used the screwdriver and adjusted the yellow pack on the back and it worked out. The cute monkey spins down the vine. Eelephant has a movable spring loaded trunk, movable ears, legs. animal figures can be purchased separate and includes a National Geographic Fun Fact sticker card with amazing animal facts.

Thanks to Funrise someone will win their very own Wild Rides Elephant Adventure. Make sure to check out Funrise on facebook to check up to date.
 

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