Product Reviews

Colgate Total® Advanced Pro-Shield™ Mouthwash Review & Giveaway (ends 7/22)

by Karen Mendes | Brand Ambassador, Giveaways, Product Review | 8 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive but my opinions are 100% my own! If you have been a Colgate fan for a while you probably already use the toothpaste and the toothbrush. Well if you've been reading my blog a lot you've seen me talk about deals for a NEW Colgate mouthwash so now you can complete your daily routine with Colgate Total® Advanced Pro-Shield™ Mouthwash. The NEW Colgate Total® Advanced Pro-Shield™ goes beyond freshening breath to provide 12-hour protection against germs, even after eating and drinking. It kills 99% of germs on contact and significantly reduces plaque – keeping your mouth feeling healthy and fresh. I received some samples of Colgate Total® Advanced...

Pillsbury Grilled Pizza Recipe

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 3 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Pillsbury and My Blog Spark but my opinions are 100% my own! Now that it's summertime and it's warm outside, the last thing you probably want to do is turn your oven on. I know I sure don't. But every now and then you just feel like a homemade pizza, right? One way to still have it and keep your house cool is to go outside and make grilled pizza! The first time I heard of this concept was a few years ago when my brother made grilled pizza. I didn't understand how you could make pizza on the grill until someone made me one and wow, it was so good! Not sure how to grill pizza? Check out the Pillsbury website where they will give you step by step instructions...

Magic Jinn Review & Giveaway (ends 7/22)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Hasbro but my opinions are 100% my own! Remember playing 20 questions? Hasbro’s new MAGIC JINN brings that game to life by actually guessing what you’re thinking. Think of an animal and then listen to a series of questions from MAGIC JINN to which you answer ‘yes,’ ‘no,’ ‘I don’t know’ or ‘it depends.’ You might think you can stump him, but through a series of silly and thought-provoking questions MAGIC JINN will magically try to guess exactly what you’re thinking! He’s great for one on one play to keep little ones thinking and imagining, and he’s also great for a group game that the whole family can enjoy together. My girls and their friends had so much fun with...

Nonni’s THINaddictives Review & Giveaway (ends 7/22)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Nonni's but my opinions are 100% my own! As the weather warms up, it's time to ditch the sweaters and tights and show a little more skin. This bare-all, sizzling season makes it even more important to focus on looking and feeling good! Nonni’s THINaddictives wants to help with the delicious NEW, twice-baked almond thins. Nonni’s THINaddictives are a unique, tasty treat made with wholesome, antioxidant-rich ingredients like crunchy California almonds, savory pistachios, succulent cranberries and delicate cinnamon swirls. Conveniently packaged with six pre-portioned, 100-calorie packs per box at a suggested retail price of $3.29, they’re perfect for the health...

Save Money with the Conair® 20-Piece Lithium Ion Haircut Kit

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 3 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Conair but my opinions are 100% my own! Now that the summer is here and in full swing, I'd love to shave both my girls heads. Seriously if they'd let me, I would. They both have very long hair and it is getting more and more difficult to brush each day. And now that they are in the pool so much, it's even harder because it gets tangled more than normal. This is when I wish I had boys because I could just buzz it off and not have to worry about it. If you have boys and want to buzz their hair for the summer to help them to stay cooler but you don't want to have someone else do it, then save some money and grab one of these Conair® 20-Piece Lithium Ion Haircut...

Mighty Leaf Tea Iced Tea Kit Review & Giveaway (ends 7/22)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 21 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Mighty Leaf Tea but my opinions are 100% my own! We've been spending a lot of time outside with friends already this summer. It's been really hot in New England. We don't mind so much since we have a pool and my girls love swimming. Our friends in the neighborhood love coming to our house to go swimming so we always have company. She doesn't look too sad, does she? That's my oldest and she is turning into a fish! Since we are spending so much time outside with friends, I try to have lots of refreshing drinks available to everyone and one thing we've been enjoying is Iced Tea. My friend was making some at her house one day with this cool iced tea maker and I...

Activia Greek Review & Giveaway (ends 7/15)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 5 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Dannon Activia Greek but my opinions are 100% my own! Introducing Activia Greek, a new Greek nonfat yogurt that delivers yogurt lovers with the delicious taste they know—everything they love about Greek—the creamy, thick texture—plus the digestive health beneﬁts* of Activia! A traditional Greek nonfat yogurt, Activia Greek comes in 5 delicious ﬂavors. Four Fruit-on-the-Bottom styles which include Garden Blueberry, Strawberry Patch, Orchard Peach and Tropical Fruit along with Vanilla. Activia Greek has zero percent fat and two times the protein of regular lowfat yogurt.** Like other Activia products, Activia Greek is made with the exclusive probiotic culture...

Breakfast at Home Makes Sense General Mills Giveaway (ends 7/15)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 9 Comments

This post is Sponsored by General Mills but my opinions are 100% my own! We love breakfast and have it everyday. I know some people like to skip it but not in this house. On the weekends, my husband makes a big breakfast for him and girls and I think they girls really look forward to it. But during the week it's much more simpler when it comes to breakfast. The girls enjoy either toast or cereal. And General Mills makes a few of their favorite brands - Cheerios and Lucky Charms! We rarely go out to eat for breakfast but I know a lot of people do. The reason we don't is I just don't want to spend the money! I don't feel that we consume enough breakfast foods to justify the cost. ...

Polly Pocket Wall Party Tree House Review & Special Savings

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 2 Comments

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Polly Pocket. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. My girls LOVE Polly Pocket and they are still at the age where they love imaginary play, especially my little one. We have a lot of Polly toys and they all have a spot in her room so they stay together. The most recent Polly Pocket play set however, won't be put with the rest of them. Why you ask? Because it stays on her wall! Yes you read that right, the Polly Pocket Wall Party Tree House actually attaches to the wall so they kids can play with it while it's on the wall, and it will stay there as...

Band-Aid® and Monsters University Giveaway (ends 7/15)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 21 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Band-Aid® but my opinions are 100% my own! My girls are addicted to Band-Aid® and we go through so many of them. My girls are also very dramatic. If they get a bump they instantly think it's going to bleed and we have to run and get a Band-Aid. Once it's in place, then everything is all better. So when there is a fun band-aid to put on, it makes it better even faster. I'm happy to add the Monsters University to our first aid kit because I know this summer they will come in very handy. This summer, school is cool, as everyone’s favorite Monsters are embarking on their next adventure—college! As you may know, the Disney•Pixar Monsters University movie hit...

Fruit of The Loom Underwear for the Entire Family

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 3 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Fruit of the Loom but my opinions are 100% my own! I do all of the shopping for the family not just for food and household items, but also for clothes. Even for my husband because he's very busy with work. But I'll admit, one thing that sometimes gets overlooked is the underwear and when we all need new ones. I know some people buy new stuff before school starts or around the holidays but I really don't have a schedule for these items. My little ones are growing like weeds these days and while I buy them bigger clothes as they grow, I tend to forget about the garments that are under their clothes. I was happy when Fruit of the Loom offered to send my family...

Summer Twist List Twizzler and Jolly Rancher Giveaway (ends 7/8)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 9 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Twizzlers and Jolly Rancher but my opinions are 100% my own! A pool-perfect playlist is a great way to kick-off summer! Twizzlers Twists and Jolly Rancher Candy have teamed up with chart-topping alternative/hip-hop group, Gym Class Heroes, to give fans the ultimate summer soundtrack – the Summer Twist List. Gym Class Heroes added their fresh twist to five classic summer songs that fans can download for free now through September 8 on the Jolly Rancher Candy and Twizzlers Twists Facebook pages. The songs available are these summer favorites—“Summer Breeze,” “Cruel Summer,” “Good Times,” “Lovely Day” and “Summertime”! We love both Twizzlers and Jolly Ranchers along...

ZoomZooka™ 4 in 1 Air + Water Blaster Giveaway (ends 7/8)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 6 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Zing Toys but my opinions are 100% my own! Looking for some fun for the kids outside this summer that can double as a water gun?? Check out this really cool ZoomZooka from Zing Toys. Coming from a mother of girls, this thing is really cool! I love how it's 4 different things all in one. You can shoot a plane, rockets, suction darts or water!! Cool, right? About the ZoomZooka™ The ZoomZooka™ is double the fun. The innovative double blaster shoots both air and water making it a cool 4 in 1 blaster! First, it’s a high-powered air launcher that blasts rockets, a plane, and suction-cup darts over 50 feet. Next it’s a super shot, quick-fill water blaster that...

Make Your Grill Shine with Brillo

by Karen Mendes | Product Review | 4 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Brillo but my opinions are 100% my own! Now that summer is here you are probably pulling out your grill and getting it prepped for entertaining. Backyard BBQers have many different techniques when it comes to cleaning the grill. Some choose to turn the burner on high and cook off all the leftover grease and food build up, while others use a bucket of water with harsh, chemical cleaning products. Both of these methods can be messy, difficult and time-consuming. difficult and time-consuming. Several options from Brillo® however, including their company’s signature Brillo Steel Wool Soap Pads, the new Brillo Heavy Duty Soap Pads, or the Heavy Duty Scour Pad, can...

P&G and Always Give A Girl A Break Giveaway (ends 7/8)

by Karen Mendes | Giveaways, Product Review | 12 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Always, a Procter & Gamble Product but my opinions are 100% my own! Every day, women are trying to pursue their dreams and realize their passions, but can be held back (even by other women). Are you ready to give a girl a break? Research shows that helping others and being in the supporting company of other women actually reduces stress and makes women healthier and happier. And donating or doing something good releases oxytocin and physiologically, you feel good by doing good. I truly believe this because I always have a natural high when I help someone, especially someone that is really in need. And I try so hard to teach my girls about doing this as...

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