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Carapelli Olive Oil Review & Coupon

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Carapelli for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. I'm Italian and LOVE Olive Oil.  We use it quite often, when cooking.  We also love to dip italian bread in olive oil as well.  The girls take right after my husband and I, and love to as well.  They drench their bread with it!  It's pretty funny. I was super excited to receive a bottle of Carapelli Olive Oil for our review.  It's one brand I had not tried before so we were eager to give it a test run.  Being the dippers that we are, I picked up some bread the day it arrived and made a meal, that we could have along with it. It's funny how I planned my meal around dipping our bread in...

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Carter’s Sale & $50 Gift Card Giveaway (ends 11/10)

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I was so excited when I found out I was having a girl the first time because there are so many cute things to purchase for girls.  Of course I was scared too that I might put us in great debt buying all those cute things.  It was a challenge, but I was able to control  myself, except when I stepped into a Carter's store.  OMG - they have the cutest things for girls and boys!!!  And the quality is amazing.  I'm sure you would agree if you have ever owned anything that Carter's has made. To help you start your holiday shopping (or finish), Carter's is having Doorbuster Deals this weekend!  You can save on so many things and they have easy and fun ways for your little ones to stay cozy this...

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Mighty Leaf Iced Tea Review Giveaway (ends 11/10)

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Product Name: Mighty Leaf Iced Tea Product Information:  Adored by tea lovers as well as fine dining restaurants and resorts, Mighty Leaf Tea is pleased to launch its new and all natural Mighty Leaf® Iced Teas. Containing hand-blended, whole-leaf teas, luscious fruits, and aromatic herbs, Mighty Leaf’s eco-friendly Iced Tea Pouches brew half-gallon pitchers of thirst-quenching iced tea in minutes. The new Mighty Leaf Iced Teas include the following: Ginger Peach Iced Tea: A blissful and lightly sweet black iced tea infused with sun-swelled peaches and delicate ginger. Calypso Mango Iced Tea: A sweet and cooling black iced tea with an indulging blend of South Indian black tea leaves,...

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Back To School First Aid Fun with Mickey Band-Aids Giveaway (ends 11/10)

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Product Name: Mickey Band-Aids Product Information: Back-to-school means back to recess, soccer games, and afterschool playdates—which means it’s time to restock first-aid kits. This year, prepping for those school-year scrapes can be made easy by stocking up on the newly launched Mickey Band-Aids—which feature Mickey and friends in silly scenarios that help make the healing process more fun. Purchase Information:  The Mickey Band-Aids are available at Target and Amazon with a suggested price of $3.49. Neosporin Antibiotic Ointment prevents infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns and is available at mass retailers for around $5.00. When my girl's get hurt, and the tears are falling, I...

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Dawn Dish Detergent Review & Giveaway (ends 11/10)

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Product Name: Dawn Dish Detergent Product Information:  Football season is officially here and Dawn can helping when hosting friends over to cheer on your favorite teams!  The Dawn team wants to make sure you’re armed and ready for battle in the kitchen. In addition to the traditional game day essentials, we want to make sure you have the tools to cut down on your kitchen time so your focus can stay on the field. Dawn has just launched a line that features products with the power of an overnight soak in just five minutes. Ditch the stench of overnight sink water and the pain of scrubbing away chilli and cheese with these new products: Dawn Power Clean Dishwashing Liquid – Discover DAWN’S...

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Hugwallas Lovable Animals Review

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Product Name: Hugwallas Product Information: Hugwallas are ready to snap at you with a hug! These soft, lovable and friendly animals give hugs in all shapes and sizes over and over again - Just grab 'em all, slap 'em on and take 'em anywhere! Cute, lovable animal characters that come in fun and exciting colors. Collect them all! My Thoughts:  These Hugwallas are absolutely adorable and my girls loved them. They are really big into stuffed animals and loved the idea of these animals hugging them! It's much easier to carry around your favorite friend, if they are holding onto you and that's exactly what these adorable Hugwallas do! They come in 3 sizes, one hugs your finger, one hugs your...

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DOLE® Real Fruit Bites Review – Great Halloween Treat!

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Product Name: DOLE® Real Fruit Bites Product Information: Are you looking for good alternatives to the traditional candies and sweets to pass out for your trick or treaters this Halloween (or maybe something you won’t feel guilty about grabbing)? DOLE® Real Fruit Bites are the perfect naturally sweet, on-the-go snack, combining three healthy favorites – fruit, yogurt and whole grain oats – into one delicious taste. Every bite-sized piece is made from real Dole dried fruit, coated with yogurt and sprinkled with toasted whole grain oats. DOLE® Real Fruit Bites come in three delicious flavors – apple, pineapple and mango. Each single serving pouch has 90 calories, zero trans fat and is a good...

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24 Hour Giveaway: Boo Bats Popcorn Tin & Plush Treat Pail Review & Giveaway (ends 10/28)

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Product Name: Boo Bats Popcorn Tin from The Popcorn Factory Product Information: October is National Popcorn Month, and with Halloween around the corner, what better time to celebrate our delightful treats! The Popcorn Factory has released a special “Boo!” Tin in celebration of the flavors of the season. Complete with a 3-Way combo of all-natural Butter, robust Cheese, and secret-recipe Caramel corn this little treat is sure to delight! Product Price:  Prices start at $29.99. My Thoughts: I received a Boo Bats Popcorn Tin that had caramel popcorn, cheese popcorn, and butter popcorn and they were all excellent!  Needless to say, they didn't last very long in my house!  It's a fun Halloween...

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The Lion King Diamond Edition Review

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Product Name: The Lion King Diamond Edition Review Blu-ray Product Information: "Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney’s “The Lion King” roars into theaters and homes in breathtaking 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept. 16, 2011, showcasing the Oscar®- and Golden Globe®-winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3D™ for the first time ever, and its highly anticipated home entertainment debut kicks off October 4, celebrating the Diamond Edition release of the epic movie “The Lion King” in high-definition Blu-ray™ and Blu-ray 3D™. “‘The Lion King’ is the best-selling home entertainment release of all time—and...

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Organizher Quick Reference Filer Review & Giveaway (ends 11/02)

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Product Name: Mead Organizher Quick Reference Filer Product Information: This portable organizer gives Mom the flexibility to organize paper by day of the week, person, task or any other category she needs. It includes 7 folders and Bungees to keep it closed.  There is a labeling system in front cover that you can line up with the tabs.  It measures 9.5”wide  x 13”high. Product Price:  $8.99 My Thoughts: I love that Mead is trying to help busy moms stay organized and this system is very helpful!  To make my life easier, I can write my labels on the front cover and when I open up the folder, the label is lined up with the tab that I am looking for.  It makes searching for things much...

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Plaque Blast Product Review

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Product Name: Plaque Blast Product Information: According to the American Pet Association, 85% of U.S. Households own either a cat or a dog. Referred to as "Man's Best Friend," dogs and other animals can become a meaningful companion to so many people's lives and they are committed to making sure their pets are healthy and happy. Dr. George's Plaque Blast is an effective and inexpensive way to keep your pet's teeth white and mouth staying clean and fresh. Dr. George's Plaque Blast is a new product from Telebrands that will freshen your pet's breath instantly while protecting their mouths and gums from Bacteria and plaque build-up. Spray Plaque Blast in a dog or cat's mouth regularly to...

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Dream Look Instant Eye Lift Product Review

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Product Name: Dream Look Instant Eye Lift Product Information: Most people would love to take a few years off of their age and will do whatever is takes to look that way. In 2010 alone, there were more than1.6 million cosmetic procedures performed, with just a couple of the most popular being Botox and eyelid surgery. The Dream Look Instant Eye Lift can solve the same issues that a cosmetic surgery would, without having to go under the knife and spending thousands of dollars on top of that. The Dream Look simply lifts your lids to minimize droopiness, wrinkles and bags on or around the eyes, as well as give your lids a bigger and better looking shape, which ultimately presents a younger...

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The Gripstic Product Review

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Product Name: The Gripstic Product Information:  Following the path of the vintage VCR, cassette players and wall telephone, the bulky "chip clip" is now yesterday's news.  Presenting a slimmer and sleeker way to keep food fresh, the Gripstic locks out air and moisture so food will stay fresh longer and ultimately reduce waste. The patented one-piece Gripstic slides onto almost any bag and has unlimited uses around the home, kitchen and office.  It seals anything from chips, snacks and coffee to cereal, frozen food and salad as well as bags used in the garden or garage. Simply fold and crease the open end of your bag, place the yellow guide of the Gripstic under the fold.  Slide the...

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Scotch-Brite™ Greener Clean Expanding Soft Sponge Product Review

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Product Name: Scotch-Brite™ Greener Clean Expanding Soft Sponge Product Information: Scotch-Brite has you covered with a line of cleaning products made from plant-based fibers and recycled materials that offer effective cleaning products coupled with eco-advantages. Scotch-Brite Greener Clean is an effective line of more sustainable cleaning products. All of the products are reusable, offering you a money-saving alternative that you can feel good about using. Scotch-Brite Greener Clean products demonstrate how making simple changes to your cleaning routine, or rethinking your routine, is an easy way to reduce your impact on the earth while saving your family money. Scotch-Brite™ Greener...

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Black Out Identity Theft Stamp Product Review

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Product Name: Black Out Identity Theft Stamp Product Information: Identity Theft continues to rise in the United States.  In 2010, the Federal Trade Commission received 250,854 identity theft complaints, about one fifth of all consumer complaints that year.   Current protective measures are often expensive or time consuming, such as shredders or tearing vital documents by hand.  Black Out is a simple way to solve the problem in seconds. Black Out is a unique stamp and pen that permanently conceals personal information on important documents.  The stamp uses a pattern of random characters with non erasable, no washable ink.  The ink goes through both sides of the document and allows...

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