Product Review

Caltrate Calcium & Vitamin D Review & Giveaway (ends 9/3)

Caltrate Calcium & Vitamin D Review & Giveaway (ends 9/3)

Product Name: Caltrate Calcium & Vitamin D Product Information: This summer, many women are shielding themselves from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays by using sunscreen and wearing hats, but this blocks the body from absorbing the sunlight necessary to produce vitamin D. Leading experts believe up to 77 percent of Americans have insufficient levels of vitamin D, thus increasing their risk for falls and fractures. Four things you need to know: The primary source for vitamin D is direct exposure to sunlight. As the body ages, it becomes less efficient at producing Vitamin D from the sun. Rather than increasing sun exposure, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends people...

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Energizer Flameless Wax Candles Giveaway (ends 9/3)

Energizer Flameless Wax Candles Giveaway (ends 9/3)

Product Name: Energizer Flameless Wax Candles Product Information: Launching in fall 2012, Energizer® Flameless Wax Candles are available in pillars, votives, tea lights and glass jars, and provide the same beautiful ambiance as traditional flamed candles with added safety and convenience. These candles – offered in a variety of colors, styles, sizes and tantalizing scents – cast a warm glow of light with a realistic flicker, creating an inviting home atmosphere. For more information, check out their website here. My Thoughts:   I received some samples of the Energizer Flameless Wax Candles when I was at BlogHer earlier in the month and I love them.   They are really neat for those that...

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CVS Caliber School Supplies Giveaway (ends 9/3)

I received some Back To School supplies from CVS this week for my review. You can read my review of them HERE. Calibar is a CVS store brand and they serve the same purpose as the name brand items but at a faction of the cost. If you have a lot of supplies to purchase this year then you know how fast it can add up. Lots of these items are also on sale this week for as low as $1.00 each so be sure to stop by there to stock up. CVS/pharmacy would love to share some of these items with my readers! So if you still need school supplies or you want to stock up for later in the year keep on reading..... (1) Koupon Karen reader will win a variety of school supplies from CVS/pharmacy like pictured...

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Aussie Hair Care Review

Product Name: Aussie Hair Care Product Information: With so many choices in the drugstore aisle, it can be hard to identify which product is the right solution for your hair needs. Luckily, Aussie has reorganized its shampoo and conditioner collections to help you find the right match for no-worries hair! Aussie’s shampoo and conditioner offerings are categorized into collections that provide simple solutions for every hair type, whether your hair is dry, oily or even dull, making it easy to identify your perfect match. Below, please find a checklist from Aussie celebrity stylist Sarah Potempa to help guide you in finding the shampoo and conditioner that addresses your specific hair type....

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Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray Review & Giveaway (ends 9/3)

Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray Review & Giveaway (ends 9/3)

Product Name: Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray Product Information: Just in time for back to school and cough and cold season, Oasis Consumer Healthcare is making it safer to breathe the air you share with new Halo Oral Antiseptic. Halo is the first-ever, patent-pending, oral antiseptic spray that has been scientifically proven to kill 99.9 percent of infectious airborne germs, including a broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses, such as rhinovirus (the virus that causes the common cold), influenza and H1N1, and is clinically proven to kill airborne germs you breathe in for up to six hours. The active ingredient, Cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC, 0.1%), is an FDA-monographed oral antiseptic with a...

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Post-It Back To School Review & Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Post-It Back To School Review & Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Product Name: Post-It Back To School products Product Information:  Post-it Products are perfect for back-to-school and they have a wide variety of fun organizational tools for teachers, students and for parents! One of their newest products is the Post-it Super Sticky Full Adhesive Note – it’s a great way to get organized and stay organized during this busy season. Reliable, versatile and mobile, you can stick an entire pad in a binder, notebook, calendar or journal for on-the-go access. The Post-it Brand is also released a variety of new Post-it Pop-up Note Dispensers for the back-to-school season. From the sparkly Post-it Diamond Pop-up Note Dispenser to the fun Post-it Green Apple...

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Back To School Shopping at CVS

Back To School Shopping at CVS

If you are looking for school supplies this weekend be sure to stop by CVS/pharmacy because they really do have all your back to school needs.   With over 7,300 stores located throughout the US, CVS/pharmacy is a convenient one-stop shop with a wide selection of everyday products. This week CVS has a lot of Back To School items on sale Buy One Get One 50% off! [%printable-list:CVSBackToSchool%] CVS/pharmacy also has other unexpected back to school items such as backpacks, snacks, gadgets and electronics, and a wide selection of back to school gift cards like Barnes & Noble, Bed Bath and Beyond, Starbucks, and Amazon.com. I received some Back To School supplies from CVS this week for my...

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Polly Pocket Hangout House & Stick N Play Room Review

Polly Pocket Hangout House & Stick N Play Room Review

Product Name:  Polly Pocket Hangout House Play set and Stick N Play Room Assortment Product Information:  Why go out when it can be just as much fun to hang out at home? Polly doll's house delivers a guaranteed adventure with addicting Stick 'n' Play set-up play. Every piece in this play set incorporates a suction cup to allow for true ease of play. The furniture can be rearranged in funny new ways, to really turn things upside down. This house is filled with secrets and surprises, like transforming walls that reveal day-to-night transformation or different room settings. Take the pink elevator to the third floor that transforms from a bedroom to a rooftop pool. All of Polly doll's friends...

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Tinker Bell Secret of the Wings, Finding Nemo 3D and Cinderella Blogger Trip #DisneyInHomeBloggers

Tinker Bell Secret of the Wings, Finding Nemo 3D and Cinderella Blogger Trip #DisneyInHomeBloggers

Since starting my blog I've received many great opportunities not just with receiving items for my family to review (and then giveaway to my readers) but also to take trips to visit companies and attend events from time to time.  Some are local and some aren't.  I was recently invited to spend a few days in California next week for a Disney blogger event.  While there I'd be attending a sneak peak of Finding Nemo 3D, Tinker Bell Secret of the Wings and Cinderella while also getting a tour and having some fun at Disneyland California Adventure, which I've always wanted to go to!! Unfortunately the timing isn't good for me this month with going to NYC for BlogHer a couple of weeks ago,...

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Go Picnic Ready To Eat Meals Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Go Picnic Ready To Eat Meals Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Product Name: Go Picnic Ready To Eat Meals Product Information: GoPicnic offers a wide variety of nutritious ready-to-eat meals to help keep you going. Small enough to fit in a briefcase, backpack, or purse, a quick and tasty GoPicnic meal on the go will refuel you, anytime, anywhere. Every nutritionally balanced, shelf stable meal combines a satisfying mix of protein, fiber, and fruit, and each bite, from crackers to hummus to applesauce to delectable dark chocolate, is full of wholesome ingredients, which means no trans fats, no high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), no added monosodium glutamate (MSG), and no artificial flavors and colors…. whatsoever. GoPicnic meals need no refrigeration –...

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Poise Feminine Wellness Line Review

Poise Feminine Wellness Line Review

Product Name: Poise Feminine Wellness Line Product Information:   Menopause is a topic a lot of people shy away from even though fifty million women across North America are approaching or experiencing it. The Poise brand was curious to know how women feel about their bodies during this time.  According to a new study conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Poise, they found that two-thirds of women feel anxiety about menopause, which is caused by getting older in a youth obsessed culture.  Moreover, nearly half of women (41%) say that society is not accepting and not aware of menopause, citing a need for more discussion, information and  education and solutions. Because of this,...

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Caribou K-Cups Review & Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Caribou K-Cups Review & Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Product Name: Caribou K-Cups Product Information:  Caribou Coffee blends are 100 percent Rainforest Alliance Certified™ and Caribou Coffee is proud to be the first major U.S. coffeehouse retailer to source all coffees and espresso from Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms, a sustainable milestone which it reached in January 2012.  Caribou Coffee  is the second largest company-operated premium coffeehouse retailer in the United States! I received the following two K-Cup coffee blends for review... Mahogany Blend, which is a rugged blend with woodsy notes, combined with sweet molasses and dry vanilla flavors. Caribou Blend, which is a full-bodied coffee that perfectly balances herbal and...

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Black Flag Flying Insect Trap & Lure Review

Product Name: Black Flag Flying Insect Trap & Lure Product Information:  Due to the mild winter, many people will be looking for a way to control and eliminate insects without using harsh chemicals and unsightly bug zappers. Black Flag’s Flying Insect Trap is non-toxic and it blends into the backyard to attract bugs and NOT the unwanted attention of party guests. Here are some all-natural ways to control insects while entertaining outdoors. Keep gutters clear and direct water from downspout's away from your home. Cut back bushes and tree branches around your house. Clean up all pet and animal feces promptly. Dispose of kitchen scraps and other organic waste properly. If you have fruit...

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Cake Boss at BJ’s Wholesale Club Review

Cake Boss at BJ’s Wholesale Club Review

Product Name: Cake Boss Badda Bloom Cake at BJ's Wholesale Club Product Information:  BJ’s Wholesale Club has teamed up with Buddy Valastro – the “Cake Boss” and owner of famous Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken, N.J. — to create two cakes that will be available at the 195 BJ’s clubs in the 15 states where its clubs are located. Valastro’s personal creation exclusive BJ’s Fresh Bakery will be called “Da Bomb,” a cake made with chocolate layers and caramel icing. He’s also creating the “Badda Bloom,” a chocolate and vanilla layer cake with butter cream frosting. Valastro is a fourth generation baker born into a bakery business owned and operated by his parents. He was born in Hoboken and raised...

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Frito Lay Grilling Package Review & Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Frito Lay Grilling Package Review & Giveaway (ends 8/27)

Product Name: Frito Lay Grilling Package Product Information: Summer is about fun, flavor and enjoying the things you love most. Why shouldn’t the same apply to our summer snacking? With summer in full swing, Frito-Lay is here to offer you the latest and greatest summer entertaining tips and recipes. See the video below for a yummy burger idea for a weekend BBQ. Here is the recipe.. [print_this] Recipe Name Ruffles® Potato Chip Stuffed Gorgonzola Bacon Slider Burgers Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Servings 16 Ingredients - 2 lbs 80/20 ground chuck - ½ lb gorgonzola cheese - 16 potato rolls - 16 slides thick bacon, cooked - 2 red onions, sliced ¼” think - 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar...

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