Live Clean Baby Organic Collection Giveaway & Review

The thing I found most pleasurable about Live Clean is their conciseness for the environment. Main focus how it works and protects babies with organic botanical ingredients. Not only do they make products almost completely plant based but, they are aware of their carbon print in packaging. Live Clean Baby eco-friendly hypoallergenic baby care products for baby and the earth. Check them out Earth Day is April 22.

Live Clean sent the whole line of their Eco Friendly Live Clean Baby line for us to try. I was heading out of town when it first arrived and in between trips I have tried it out on my boys. They aren't quite babies but, my 2yr old is close enough that he still has baby fat fingers. My oldest has sensitive skin and I was eager to see how his skin would react. Tearless Shampoo, Moisturizing Baby Bath,and Moisturizing Baby Lotion, where all light scented. My little guys did well with all these and I felt better with these clean products for my family. Children learn from imitation, so what better product to learn to use than earth & family safe products.

My finding on all the products we used is no over whelming smells, big plus for us with sensitive sinusitis issues. The bar soap was there and it is excellent, nice lather and good clean feeling. I loved the Non-Petroleum Jelly 100% natural ingredients on my dry cracked lips, no smell. The smooth diaper cream did great and also wiped away easy from my fingers. I hate when it's hard to wipe off diaper cream.

The line of Live Clean Baby products consist of the following: Tearless Shampoo & Wash, Moisturizing Baby Bath, Moisturizing Baby Lotion, Diaper Ointment, Non-Petroleum Jelly, & Bar Soap.

Check out the details on individual products:
•Some are 98% & 100% Plant Ingredients
•Petroleum Free
•Paraben & Phthalate Free
•Hypoallergenic
•Pediatrician Tested

Live Clean Baby Moisturizing Baby Lotion at over 8,000 Walgreens stores across the country and online at Walgreens.com. The certified organic botanical of chamomile and lavender, with natural emollients and aloe, ensure performance with natural, gentle ingredients with fast absorbing formula.

Thanks to Live Clean for sharing their great products in the Spring Fever Event. One US winner will win the complete line of the Live Clean Baby Products like we had the chance to review.

Step2 X-Rider Review & Giveaway

Ride on toys can give hours of enjoyment to children. The Step2 X-Rider is a strudy little ride on that is simple to assemble. On a scale from 1 to 10, it's an easy 1 to assemble in 5 minutes. The X-rider is for children 1 1/2 years and up to 43 pounds and affordable priced around $29.99. Can be used indoors and outdoors.

My 2 year old loves it he scoots all around the house with the Step2 X-Rider. It's compact and light weight easy for little ones to maneuver around and easily rolls forward and backwards. X design crossing each other makes the X-Rider secure and stable, providing great balance for little ones. My son thinks he is a stunt man and you can see the x design under when he turns it upwards in the video. With him bumping around and playing stunt man it's holding up great. Strong and durable, nothing less than what I would expect from Step2 toys.



My son has tremendously enjoyed the Step2 X-Rider and we thank Step2 for the opportunity to review one of their quality toys. My family knows Step2 products are made to last. We also have a Step2 X-Rider to giveaway!!! Yep! pretty exciting! US Winner, 48 contiguous US States!

Disclosure:  All opionions are my own. Sponsor provided sample product for me to test and one for giveaway.

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.

Learning Curve Thomas & Belle to the Rescue Set

Amazing how things work out, like they line up in the universe to make perfect sense. After visiting the fire station with the pre-k class the Learning Curve Thomas & Belle to the Rescue set arrived at our door the same afternoon. Perfect timing I say!!

 My son was already fire safety excited and then he got to put out fires with Thomas the Train & Belle. The set included a heavy duty wooden railway with bridge. Bridge is wooden and plastic constructed.

Rushing from the water tanker Belle is there to save the day for the farm shed with flames rushing out of the top. She whooshes water out of her boiler to put the fire out! Water tanker water level goes up and down and moving the lever on the farm house shows/hides the fire.

Learning Curve has always been known for great quality toys. This holiday season the best names are hitting the shelves from Learning Curve. Thomas the Train, John Deere, Chuggington, Dinosaur Train, Special Agent OSO, and Lamaze. Train sets from Die Cast to Wooden Railway sets perfect gifts.

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Hormel Compleats Kids Review & Giveaway

Does your child come in from school ready to chow down? I usually don't have dinner ready until later due to my husband work hours. So, he gets cereal or a sandwich until dinner. This past week he tried the Hormel® Compleats® Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs and loved it. So very simple poke hole in the top and microwave, let cool and eat. Spaghetti & Meatballs is their favorite Hormel Compleats Kids meal.

I used the Hormel Compleats Macaroni & Beef to throw a quick meal together. I cooked some instant mash potatoes and threw a pack of broccoli in the microwave, whoa! fastest meal around here. The boys didn't complain at all. I like the packaging, great size, stackable, and perfect for on the go. Hormel foods have been used in my home for as long as I can remember.

Hormel® Compleats®Kids microwave meals are designed for children ages 3-8. Choose between four flavorful varieties. These meals offer great-tasting options that will please the pickiest eaters and provide nourishment you can feel good about. Hormel®Compleats® Kids microwave meals have no preservatives, artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat, contain three grams of fiber per serving and are a good source of protein, meeting the healthy food regulations established by the U.S.D.A. 

The Hormel® Compleats® Kids website, www.compleatskids.com features a variety of physical activity ideas, a board game style chart to track daily physical activity and a certificate for kids who have committed to eating healthy and being active every day.

Thanks to Hormel one lucky reader will win a prize pack valued at $25, that will include the following:

*(2) Hormel® Compleats® Kids microwave Macaroni & Beef
*(2) Hormel® Compleats® Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs
*(1) Lunch Tote
*(1) Jump Rope

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Farm Rich New Stuffed Pretzel Bites Review & Giveaway

Farm Rich Foods are a perfect choice, weather your pulling together a family meal or just an after school snack. Farm Rich recently introduced Stuffed Pretzel Bites, its first new product in 2011. As you may know Farm Rich uses premium ingredients and their products have only 110 calories per serving and 3 grams, and  0g trans fats per serving.

I usually prefer most prepared foods out of the conventional oven but, these are great and fast out of the microwave. No surprise Stuffed Pretzel Bites taste great, after all they are a Farm Rich product. Fully stuffed with cheese and golden brown crust surrounds them.

I like the softness of the Stuffed Pretzel Bites crust. My boys and I both love the gooey cheese swishing out of each pretzel bites. With some many great products from Farm Rich you can't go wrong and there is something for everyone.

Thanks to Farm Rich for 3 coupons for my readers for any of their products. 3 WINNERS


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Distance Doodler Giveaway & Glow Crazy New Glow Fun

Recently we got to try out some great products from Glow Crazy. The Glow Crazy Distance Doodler and the Glow Crazy Glow To Go. I have to say our favorite was the Glow Crazy To Go, simply because of portability. We carried it with us to my sons doctor visit, doctor came through and said, "why are y'all in the dark?" My son proudly showed him and he said, "I have to get this for my son." In the middle of the colored canvas it zips up to store your stencils, handy handle for carrying, elastic band to hold glow wand pen in place, and velcro close.

One thing I love about the Glow Crazy wand pen is when letting go of the button the light goes off, your words are clear. Also, saves on battery use!! My son and I have used both to practice spelling words, drawing, and writing his name. We enjoy our bedtime drawing and spelling routine now. we can lay in bed with the distance doodler draw and write across the room. He just knows it cool and fun, so don't tell him all the spelling lessons I've sneaked in:)

Both Glow Crazy products are fun and entertaining. Both my boys enjoyed playing with them. They are fascinating for people of all ages.

The Glow Crazy Distance Doodler ($24.99) & Glow Crazy Glow To Go ($19.99) can be purchased online at Glow Crazy. Customers who order the Distance Doodler on their website can receive an exclusive free bonus pack including 1 Light Writer, 5 Canvas Wall Clings and 4 Stencils (just pay $5.95 p&h). The Glow Crazy TV Commercial is currently airing @ http://www.youtube.com/user/GlowCrazyToys#p/a/u/0/mrsKg9HCI1A

Want to play with more permanent glow paint, visit www.glowtivitycenter.com, click ‘Glow Games’ and draw online! No mess! There are 5 paint colors to choose from. Print other fun Glow Crazy stencils available at the Glowtivity Center in the ‘Activity Center’ tab.

GlowCrazy have designed Christian themed stencils free for all GlowCrazy Facebook fans. Being a Christian-based company, GlowCrazy is proud to announce their 1st line of free limited edition Christian-themed stencils for children to incorporate their faith into their playtime each day. The Christian Stencils are being featured on our GlowCrazy Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/glowcrazy. The first line of Christian stencils is based on the Noah’s Ark theme!



Thanks to Glow Crazy one of my readers will win a Glow Crazy Distance Doodler. What's in the Giveaway Box?
1 Dual Action Magic Light Wand
2 Large Reusable Wall Canvas Clings
4 Stencils
Instruction Booklet

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Glass Dharma Review & Giveaway

 A great table setting that you may be forgetting is Glass Dharma glass drinking straws. Drinkware accessaries with stylish decorative dots and better yet they are reusable which means a better product for the environment. Glass straws are actually a better choice than plastic straws leaking toxins. Glass Dharma the original glass straw, making drinks more enticing to drink with sophisticated appeal.

Please note that cleaning brushes do not automatically “come with” all Glass Straw purchases. You will certain want to make sure you have some for proper cleaning.

We have tried them with Yogurt Smoothies and home made milkshakes. They don't seem very different drinking from, if the thought of weirdness worries you. The boys thought they were cool with the dots. I supervised the use with the children. These straws are strong and durable but, I know the baby is a biter and may bite on the straw. He will only use when them while I'm watching. I also prefer they should remain seated for safety concerns.

I checked out Glass Dharma advice on this and agree that straws should be checked for chips and breakage before use. In the event that they should break check out GlassDharma Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage

Broken straw sent to GlassDharma manufacturing facility for repair or replacement. 

Keep up with all the buzz from the Glass Dharma Blog @ http://glassdharma.blogspot.com/ 

Thanks to Glass Dharma one winner will win a $25.00 Gift Certificate Gift Code to Glass Dharma

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AJ Madison Hoover SteamVac Appliance Review

People you speak to at a company makes an impression on you and employees represent companies. I've spoken with 3 employees of AJ Madison and the impression I received from them was Hardworking, Courtesy, and Knowledge of the company and their products. Each was a pleasure to communicate with via twitter, phone, and email. I helped with a giveaway back in July, one of my readers won a Weber Grill courtesy of AJ Madison, and I had the opportunity to review the Hoover SteamVac Series F5912900.

Back in the days before I had children I didn't have to use a carpet cleaner but, once a month. I found with 2 little boys making messes I have to use it more frequently now. Cleaning up little spills and messes they make and regular cleaning. For the past two weeks, I've had sick children, part of the back to school season. I've been hard at work cleaning the germs away in our home. I have to say having carpet can be a magnet with sick & non sick children with out getting too graphic. Thanks to AJ Madison the clean up task is simplified with the Hoover SteamVac Series F5912900. A must have for a carpeted home, bare floors, and upholstery care as you can see from the photo below why...

Now more information on the Hoover SteamVac, I'm not great at assembling products so my husband handled that part. It comes in pieces and requires assembly, according to my husband it was easy to put together, and didn't take him long. He had plenty of help with our son. I took some pics during the process.

The time came to try it out. First it has two tanks, easy carry handle for one on top for clean hot tap water and one on the bottom to suck the dirty water back up. I've used other carpet cleaners but, this one had a better spray that covered the area. The spin brush were better picking up dirty water than my old rolling brush cleaner and my floors dry much more quickly. I used less water cleaning with this model than my older steam vac. That meant I could keep going with less refilling the tank with water and solution. I also like the nice big filter on the recovery tank. My carpet looked renewed and my house felt so much more cleaner. This model has 3 speed settings to be used on bare floors and carpet with an surge button for heavily soiled areas spot treatments. To get in to the smaller spaces you can use the hose and attachment tools stored on the steamvac. I would always suggest get a steam cleaner with hose and attachments you will use them more than you think.

Hoover SteamVac Series F5912900 TurboPower Steam Carpet Cleaner with SpinScrub Brushes, 3-Speed Brushroll Control, Tool Mode, Removable Brushes, Heated Drying and Dual Tanks

Features:
SteamVac SpinScrub Features
SpinScrub Multiple Rotating Brush System
Heated Cleaning - Applies heat directly to the floor
Removable Rotating Brushes for quick rinse cleaning
Fingertip Clean Surge function for spot removal and heavy traffic areas
Two separate translucent tanks to keep clean solution and dirty water separate
No belts to change, break, or replace
SpinScrub Powered hand tool for cleaning stairs & upholstery
12 AMP motor
Full One Year Warranty

Get ready for back to school & fall cleaning with the Hoover SteamVac from AJ Madison. I recommend this product and this company. Discover all the great indoor and outdoor appliances at http://www.ajmadison.com 

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Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with complimentary product for trial. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

IWave Cube Smallest Portable Microwave

The days of family and business trips without the luxuries of home has passed with inventions like the IWave Cube. Taking your microwave with you has become easier with the smallest microwave in the world. The IWave Cube has a carrying handle, settings are also located on the top. Some settings are already programed in the top for popcorn, coffee, and heat pack, etc.. It has a little light inside and the cooking timer is low sounding, which is a great feature for an office or nursery.


When first seeing the IWave Cube I thought it would be perfect for my father. Farming, there's not many food stops or home cooking near by. Many times he just skips lunch. Some of the fields he works in has an power source and he can use the IWave Cube to get a warm meal, quickly, and then be back to work fast. Especially in the winter when they work cotton they are in the field till 1:00 am and I mean it is freezing weather. How perfect to heat up with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Small enough to stay in the tractor or truck:)

It is missing a turn table for even cooking on large items, you will have to rotate package or stir for even heating. It takes a little longer than tradition microwaves but, all in all it does a great job heating. Below you can see it's size compared to the KFC bucket. The bucket will not fit inside of the IWave Cube. This portable microwave actually measures 10.5"W x 10"D x 12"H
Heating cavity is .3 cubic feet (8"W x 8"D x 6"H) 600 watts, and weighs 12 pounds.

Where size matters the IWave Cube World's Smallest Portable Microwave makes a great addition.

 Camping

Long-haul tractors with a sleeper

Recreational vehicle (RV)

In-truck inverter power for appliances Semi-Tractor Truck Living

Even in the field farming

Office

Nursery

College Dorms

So much more uses!!!

"Founded in 2004, iCubed International, LLC, is driven by the opportunity to invent, the luxury to imagine and the need to innovate. "

Stay connected with the IWave Cube

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Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with complimentary product for trial. No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

PlaSmart Plasma Car Giveaway

Did you catch this same review last week and think you would love to own a PlaSmart Plasma Car. Now you can have the chance to win one thanks to our Hotter Than Summer Sponsor Plasmart!! So here is a recap in case you missed the review.

We were about to meet family in town for ice cream when the Plasma Car arrived. They did not want ice cream anymore. My boys went crazy with much excitement and anticipation to ride it. My husband quickly assembled it in no time, and they got in a few quick rides before we left. We assured the oldest it would be here when we got home. He was bursting to get back home, he barley drunk his milkshake. As soon as we made it back home, the fun began.

The things I love about the Plasma Car is it's working their arm muscles that sometimes don't get the exercise needed. A simple and yet fascinating fun ride on toy. I must admit that I love toys for children with out batteries. I give it 5 stars for not being battery powered. Plasma Car is powered by the energy each child uses to operate it, speed is not a safety factor.

The Plasma Car is light weight, easily moved by children, and quick assembly time. Plasma Car can hold up to 120Ibs. on uneven surfaces an up to 220Ibs. on smooth surfaces. A great toy to grow with and be shared with children almost any age.

The Plasmart Plasma Car has won numerous awards and belongs to a long list of PlaSmart Inc. fantastic toys. See video below from PlaSmart Inc. on you tube and subscribe to all PlaSmart Videos.


Win a PlaSmart Plasma Car!!!

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PlaSmart Inc. Plasma Car "Ride On Toy"

We were about to meet family in town for ice cream when the Plasma Car arrived. They did not want ice cream anymore. My boys went crazy with much excitement and anticipation to ride it. My husband quickly assembled it in no time, and they got in a few quick rides before we left. We assured the oldest it would be here when we got home. He was bursting to get back home, he barley drunk his milkshake. As soon as we made it back home, the fun began.

The things I love about the Plasma Car is it's working their arm muscles that sometimes don't get the exercise needed. A simple and yet fascinating fun ride on toy. I must admit that I love toys for children with out batteries. I give it 5 stars for not being battery powered. Plasma Car is powered by the energy each child uses to operate it, speed is not a safety factor.

The Plasma Car is light weight, easily moved by children, and quick assembly time. Plasma Car can hold up to 120Ibs. on uneven surfaces an up to 220Ibs. on smooth surfaces. A great toy to grow with and be shared with children almost any age.

The Plasmart Plasma Car has won numerous awards and belongs to a long list of PlaSmart Inc. fantastic toys. Follow PlaSmart Inc. on facebook and don't miss a tweet @PlaSmart.

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Mixbook Review & 20% off coupon

One of my favorite things to do is take photos of my children, big surprise right? I love making memory books but, I don't have the time to cut glue and paste a scrapbook anymore with 2 little boys running, climbing, and hands in my scrapping kits. That is exactly why Mixbook is such a blessing. I can create a family memories book via digital scrapbook in less than 2hrs. Most of the time it took me to fix my Mixbook Memory book was deciding which photos to use.

I sorted a file of the photos I wanted to include and set them up loading to Mixbook while I cleaned the kitchen. I displayed the pictures on the page, the way I liked. I used a pre-designed background theme. That really made it so simple and there was many styles to choose from. Next I added text and embellishments to the pages I wanted. I even changed the background to certain pages to additional colors I preferred. I started out make a 20-page, 8 x 6 landscape, softcover photo book but, I had so much fun creating pages before I know it I went over and made a 25 page book. Additional pages are only 50 cents to add the original photo book.

The possibilities are endless with Mixbook’s powerful and easy editor. So many photo projects can be brought to life with Mixbook. Family and friends anywhere can share photos and work on the same photo project.

20% off discount code: TOMOSON20
No expiration date, but it can only be used once per customer.

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Disclosure: I received a  Mixbook Photo Book to review through Tomoson in return for my honest opinion.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Dinosaur Train Hatchers Review & Cake Decorating set & Cupcake Rings Giveaway

The Dinosaur Train Hatchers is the perfect gift in an Easter Basket this year. My sons had so much with this egg. My oldest smelled it and said, "it smells like a dinosaur:)" Squeal of excitement when we saw a crack in it. Even more excitement when he could see Orange and blue through the crack.

We put it in the water that night and about 1hour later there was a crack. He wanted to stay up that night and watch it hatch. He finally fell asleep, he woke up next morning and said there it's eyes! After the head emerged the hatching was pretty fast, cause my son was very hands on with it:) My other son wanted to play in the water.

It has holes on each end so water can fill on the inside. Hatches with in 24 to 48 hours. Characters from Dinosaur Train hatch from their eggs and grow 4x their size. This is a great item to have in your Easter Basket, my boys loved it.


Check out the Dinosaur Train Eggspress application, now for iPhone, iPod and iPad ($2.99), challenges your child to find and match dinosaur eggs and then reunite dinosaur families while progressing through three different time periods. Your child will discover real flora and fauna from the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous eras. Along the way, there will be learning moments as Buddy and the Conductor reveal mystery dinosaur hatchlings, fun dinosaur facts, and an adorable Dinosaur Baby Book. All aboard! Check out this review from Geek Dad: http://www.wired.com/geekdad/tag/dinosaur-train/

The hit television series Dinosaur Train® airs daily on PBS KIDS® & http://www.cakes.com/. To celebrate the Easter holiday with Dinosaur Train, The Jim Henson Company is offering a set of Dinosaur Train Cake Decorating set and Dinosaur Train Cupcake Rings from DecoPac for GIVEAWAY. 

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern 4/17
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Mandatory Entry: Win a set of Dinosaur Train Cake Decorating set and Dinosaur Train Cupcake Rings from DecoPac by following my blog Google Friend Connect and tell me your favorite Dinosaur Train Character.

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Follow both and tweet once a day "#giveaway Dinosaur Train Cake Decorating set & Dinosaur Train Cupcake Rings @hensonparents @lifesandcastle http://t.co/p5O1VBK #win 4/17"

*Become my face book fan.

*Become a Facebook Fan Henson Company (2 entries each)

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*Enter any current giveaways from The Night Owl Mama giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.

*Tell me what you think of the Hatchers.

*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by PR or Company. A Hatchers was reviewed. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Dinosaur Train Striped Footed Pajamas

Since the Dinosaur Train show first aired my son has been a big fan. So you can imagine how excited he was to see clothing with his favorite character "Buddy" on them. Visit Kohl’s to find Dinosaur Train Striped Footed Pajamas available in sizes 2T-5T for your little Dino enthusiast.

Adorable footed pajamas, zipper up leg to the neck with cloth tab and snap closing over zipper. Soft and warm, cozy winter pajamas with dinosaur appliques. Pajamas are polyester and is flame resistant. Stomp, stomp all over the house, he is a dinosaur. He thinks the feet are the best. Pretty cool!! don't you think? I love knowing he is warm and smiling:)

After seeing how nice these pajamas are, I can't wait to see all the cool dinosaur train merchandise hitting the shelves.

Disclosure: Please note this review was presented by PR or Company. I received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

HearthSong Musical Tin Tea Set Review & Giveaway

Everyone knows HearthSong carry a unique selection of toys that go beyond just play. Many of their toys have creative elements and more flair than plain toys. That's exactly how to explain the wind up Musical Tin Tea Set.

It not just a tea set, it sings when children pretend to pour. The colorful tea set is a rainbow of fun. We've had a great time tea partying with it and my littlest one likes to pour because of the music. I supervise play when he is playing with it, because of small parts like the music knob. He turned it opposite direction and it came off. It is not advised for children under 3. HearthSong tea set includes teapot with lid, tray, 4 plates, 4 tea cups and 4 saucers.

 

I also wanted to let all my readers know about the  HearthSong's 12 Days of Giving on facebook. HearthSong is giving away a FREE gift each day to one lucky fan, The 12 Days of Giving begins on 11/29/10 and ends 12/14/10. I know I certainly don't want to miss it!

So many creative fun toys are available at HearthSong, sure to make anyone happy this holiday season. Thanks to HearthSong for being a part of the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and for giving a reader Musical Tin Tea Set.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 12, 2010
Open US winner has 5 days to respond to my email
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MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry *Visit HearthSong and tell me product you love & the link to the product.

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*Blog about the giveaway linking HearthSong & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect
* Follow my blog on twitter & tweet " #giveaway HearthSong Musical Tin Tea Set @hearthsongtoys @lifesandcastle http://t.co/S8niOgq  #win 12/12" (2 daily)
*Become my face book fan.
*Become HeathSong Facebook Fan.
*Tell me if you are particpating in the HearthSong's 12 Days of Giving
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
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*Grab the Holiday Gift Button @ top left side of my blog or regular button right side bar (2 entries)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

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