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Modfinds Pillows Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

With all of my excitement of moving out soon, I started my search for items that would make my house a home. I love modern styles, so it is no wonder that I want to own everything Modfinds offers.

From the Modfinds site, "Modfinds features fashionable and trendy products with strong value and uncompromising quality."

Look at some of the amazing products found at Modfinds:
This bedding set is bright and luxurious. I love the fabric, the colors, and the patterns.
Looking for some amazing lighting? How about these Origami Pendant Lights. Beautiful.
Designer bowls anyone? Modfinds offers bowls with a spoon holder, chopsticks holder, and the great bowls pictured above with a handle. I'm definitely interested.
I am dying to try Modfinds' Body and Soul soaps. I am imagining they smell quite yummy.
I had the opportunity to review two of Modfinds decorative pillows. While they looked great on the website, they are stunning in real life. The prices may seem high, but it is important to remember that you are paying for real designers, high quality, and extreme style. The pillows are filled with feather down and covered in a thick, durable Linen material with leather accents. The Jordan Pillow (pictured above) is modern and funky. I love the colors and the shape. The swirl adds a bit of fun and character.
I also received the River Walk Pillow. While I adore both of my new pillows, this is my favorite of the two. The lime green leather on the black cover is gorgeous. I am so excited to display these pillows in my new home. It is hard to describe the quality of these pillows. The stitchings are perfect, the pillow is soft and functional, all while remaining ultra stylish. Both of these pillows are designed by Usa Pratanasup and may be purchased for $80 each. You will not regret your purchase.

WIN IT!!

Modfinds has generously offered one of our lucky readers the O Link Pillow in Orange Leather on Brown Linen ($80 value).

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Winners!

We are a little behind on picking winners, so we have a few:

O Yikes! onesie and accessory:

#90

athompson

Fairy Godmother Academy Party Pack:

#53

Cindy

Nimli Shawl:

#70

Staci

Smart Mom Jewelry Gift Set:

#92

brenda

Congrats, winners! You should all be receiving e-mails shortly. Please respond within 48 hours.

Clothes Hound Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

Clothes Hound offers hip clothes, accessories, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. I absolutely love their dresses. The styles are feminine and and fun. Because they don't offer many modest options, it was easy to find a few of my favorite pieces. Check out these darling choices: I love the Peel Noble Dress, it is simple and put together. I also love that it is made from bamboo and organic cotton. I think I need the Peel Flora Pullover in Blush. It looks like a great top for all the seasons of the year.

I am obsessed with clutches right now. So perfect for date night and a nice switch from a giant diaper bag.

I had the opportunity to review the Carey Ann Jewels Champagne Topaz Dangles. I enjoyed these earrings because even though they are long and they dangle, they are really lightweight and easy to wear. The Topaz glimmers in the light and the pearls are beautiful and bright. Because the Topaz is actually quite neutral, I can wear these earrings with any outfit.

WIN IT!!

Clothes Hound has generously offered one of our lucky readers a $25 Gift Certificate.

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Visit Clothes Hound and then come back here and let us know what item you would love to own.

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Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes Review &{GIVEAWAY!!}

There has been several nights where I am exhausted after a long day of chasing my son around and picking up my house. Sometimes I fall asleep on the couch, or while reading a book, or am just too lazy to wash my face. I am embarrassed to say it, but this is my reality. I used to wake up in the middle of the night and feel so gross because my face wasn't washed. So, I found a cheap solution and bought a no-name brand of cleansing towelettes. They worked fine, but I was still really excited when Pond's approached me to try their brand of Wet Cleansing Towelettes.
While my no-name brand towelettes would remove my make-up, it didn't feel as if my pores were really that clean. Because I have acne prone skin, it is important to me to use a product that removes make-up AND dirt.

Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes left my face feeling not all only super clean and refreshed, but also smooth and moisturized. With ingredients such as Chamomile, Triple Tea Antioxidant Complex, and Vitamin E, your skin feels like it has been through a facial.

While I thought the ingredients used to moisten the towelette were superb, I thought the actual towelette was a little harsh for use around the eyes. The product stung my eyes and left a little red mark where I may have rubbed a little too aggressively. My suggestion would be to buy a separate product intended specifically for eye make-up removal.

Overall, I loved these cleansing towelettes. Surprisingly, my skin was clearer the next morning and felt clean and pure as if I had washed it with soap and water the night before. I will definitely be making the switch from my no-name brand to Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes.

Visit http://www.ponds.lifestyle.msn.com to get more information on the Pond's Superior Clean money back guarantee, find summer beauty tips from Jenn Falik, and download coupons for Pond's Wet Cleansing Towelettes!

WIN IT!!

Pond's has generously offered one of our lucky readers their very own package of Wet Cleansing Towelettes.

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Bravado {DISCOUNT CODE!}

Can't wait for the giveaway to end? I don't blame you...these bras are fabulous. This weekend only you can save 25% off your entire Bravado Designs online purchase by entering EOS-172 at checkout. But hurry...offer expires Monday at 11:59pm.

Happy Shopping!!

Cloudy Day Creations {WINNER & DISCOUNT CODE!!}

And the winner of the $20 GC to Cloudy Day Creations is...

Comment #61:

Jake n Jaime said...

61

Subscriber

AUGUST 22, 2009 8:06 PM

Congrats!! I will email you shortly. You have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen!

Didn't win?? Don't worry....today is your lucky day!! Cloudy Day Creations is generously offering all you fabulous non-winners 20% off your next order. There are 2 ways to redeem the discount...you can email Dani from Cloudy Day Creations your order with coupon code JST4ME&U. She will then send you a Paypal invoice that will reflect your discount. The second option is to process your order through Paypal, then send Dani the coupon code for a refund of the 20%. Now her fabulous prices are even more phenomenal!

This offer will end September 30th so don't delay!!

Happy Shopping!!

KidSafe Home Safety Products Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

I wish I had known about KidSafe before I had my son. KidSafe is a one stop online shop where you can find all of your child proofing and home safety needs. Going through their site, I found items I never even thought of to keep my baby safe that are purely genius. From bed rails, to electrical safety, to fireplace safety, nursery safety, pool safety, KidSafe literally has it all. Whether you are expecting or have a little one who is starting to get into everything, KidSafe is worth thoroughly exploring.

My 16 month old has discovered the joy of doing anything naughty, including his new talent of opening doors and making a dash to the stairs. I knew it was time to have a quality baby gate to keep a trouble maker safe without making him feel trapped.

Finding the perfect baby gate was so easy using the KidSafe site. I decided the best option for my home and son would be the Crosstown Soft and Wide Baby Gate by Evenflo. Since most of my family lives close to us, I love that this gate is easily portable and comes with a great shoulder bag, making transporting to different homes or during travel very easy.
One of my favorite features about the Crosstown Gate is that it can expand from 38" to 60" wide. This allows me to block off the stairs or even my kitchen just by expanding it's length. Setting up the baby gate is simple: Lay the gate down, adjust the bottom to the perfect width, move the top of the gate up, and snap the sides to lock the gate into position. While the gate is steady due to the pressure, locking the sides makes the gate extremely strong and even impossible for my wild one to knock it down.
I love that this gate protects your child with mesh instead of bars. I am hoping the mesh makes my son feel like he is safe instead of in a prison. I also like that if a tantrum hits, he can't hurt himself by throwing his head into the mesh, unlike the wooden bars that most gates offer. I have been so impressed with my Evenflo Baby Gate. It has been perfect. I absolutely recommend making this purchase and the purchase of all your baby safety needs at KidSafe.

WIN IT!!

KidSafe has generously offered one of our lucky readers a Gummi Grip Shopping Cart Handle Cover.

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Visit KidSafe and then come back here and let us know what other product you need/want to keep your child safe.

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Ballerina Bells Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

There are few things in life more adorable than a chubby little baby in a tutu (okay, all little girls are angelic in a tutu). There is just something so sweet and feminine about being surrounded by yards and yards of fluffy tulle, and seeing it literally makes me uncontrollably "ooh" and "ahh."

Ballerina Bells offers over 50 styles of tutus ranging in size from newborn to 5T....and you can even custom make your very own.

Are you "oohing" and "ahhing" yet? How about Baby Tessa in her adorable Ballerina Bells tutu?

The tutu is incredibly well-made and has no shortage of tulle. The fluff on this beauty is fabulous, and the added bow is the perfect finishing touch!!

But Ballerina Bells doesn't stop the sweetness there. They offer numerous matching accents and bows as well- including Tutu outfits, tiaras, wings and wands .

These funky flip flops are so fun (and fully customizable)!!

I absolutely love the Diva Letters. Letters are about 9 inches tall x 6.5 inches wide and .5 inches thick. They offer hanging from mounts on the back or with the provided ribbon. What little girl wouldn't love seeing her name written in those??

Ballerina Bells is the perfect stop to find that something special for your little Diva. And with the fabulous prices offered, you will want to get one of each!!

WIN IT!!

Ballerina Bells has generously offered one lucky reader any tutu of your choice up to $17.00

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Visit Ballerina Bells and then come back here and let me know what tutu you would pick if you are the winner!

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Eco Store review and {GIVEAWAY!!}

As most of you know from previous posts, I have a one year old son. When it comes to him, I try to use the safest products so when I found out about EcoStore I was so excited. I was able to review the Rosemary and Orange Shampoo and the Baby Body Wash. All of Eco Store's products are made from plant based ingredients and are free from any harmful chemicals. I love that I can give Graham a bath and not have to worry about what I am using to clean him.

Both the Baby Body Wash and the Shampoo smelled unbelievable! I love the smell of Rosemary. Even hours after Graham got out of the bath he still smelled delicious. The body wash lathered up really well so I only had to use a little at a time which was nice. My husband loved the shampoo and has already claimed it as his own. EcoStore has several other scents of Shampoo's and Conditioners including Vanilla, Sandalwood and Aloe Vera. I want them all!! They also have a variety of other products including household cleaners, pet cleaners, and even diaper rash cream. You can check out all of their products HERE.

WIN IT!!

EcoStore has generously offered one of our lucky readers a $25.00 E-commerce gift certificate!

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Visit the EcoStore and let us know what product you would want to try.

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-Tracy

Mineral Basics winner!!

Congrats to comment #113 brenda who won the Mineral basics starter kit. The winner has been emailed and has 48 hours to respond.

-Tracy

Bravado Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

Let's be honest here....finding a good nursing bra sucks. As if bra shopping isn't hard enough, finding a good nursing bra is misery. Do I buy the size I need now, or the size I will need in 2 months when my milk has normalized and my back fat has subsided, at least a little. Do I buy underwire for extra support, or go simply for comfort. Do I mind that my boobies sag or have a strange shape? Do I go cheap because I only need it for a year, or expensive because I have to wear this thing EVERY DANG DAY? I spent countless hours looking for the perfect nursing bra for Tessa...willing to spend any amount of money after the awful harness I strapped myself into with my first two babies. And then something dreamy happened...I discovered Bravado Designs.

Bravado is a nursing mommies dream come true. I had the opportunity to review the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra pictured above, and I love this bra so much, you may have to pry it off my body post-nursing. Read these features and tell me you are not in love at first sight...

-Removable, molded foam cups for a lining when you want it (to hide nipples or breast pads), and the ability to take it out when you don't.

-Seamless and buttery-soft fabric that is remarkably comfortable to wear, and virtually invisible under clothing. This bra is honestly a perfect T-shirt bra. It is truly unnoticeable.

-A designs that melts onto and molds to your body, supporting your unique shape in a uniquely perfect way. No weird shaped boobies here. This bra gives me a natural, feminine form- a rare find in nursing bras.

-No underwire and cups that drop fully away from the breast, as recommended by health care professionals.

-Easy to use and discrete nursing clips, featuring one-handed access.

And my favorite part of this bra:

-Simple sizing system that makes this bra perfect for any stage of pregnancy or nursing, to comfortably fit your changing shape each step of the way.

This sizing system also makes this bra ideal for baby shower gifts, new mom gifts, and gift registries; since you can easily guess her size (if you don't know her bra size, choose the size she'd wear in a top, and if she's in between; choose the larger size).

I am a size small in this bra. I was a size small 2 weeks into nursing and I will be a size small 1 year into nursing. It cannot get better than that!

I promise you, there is nothing not to love about the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra.

Bravado Designs offers 10 different styles of nursing bras, varying from the adorable Embellished Microfiber Nursing bras,to the Exquisite Nursing Bra, to the Original Nursing bra in Bamboo. Whatever your needs or desires in a nursing bra, Bravado designs will provide.

Say goodbye to unsightly, uncomfortable nursing bras. Visit Bravado Designs today and find the perfect bra for you. Happy Shopping!

WIN IT!!

Bravado Designs has generously offered one lucky reader a Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra of their very own!!

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Visit Bravado Designs and then come back here and let us know what Bravado product is your favorite!!

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VIOlight UV Wand Review & {GIVEAWAY!!}

I am pretty sure I have confessed on my blog that I have real issues with germs. I want to feel confident that surfaces my family touch are clean and sanitized. Well, this morning my little boy woke up sick, sneezing and with a runny nose. I decided his illness is a perfect opportunity for me to get busy with me new UV Wand from VIOlight.

If you haven't heard of VIOlight, they offer products to ease mother's minds everywhere. From convenient to cute toothbrush sanitizers, dentures to whitening trays sanitizers, UltraViolet Germicidal Bulb, and of course, the UV Wand, we can rest assure we are making the extra effort to keep germs away from our families.

I had a great time using my VIOlight UV Wand. It is quite simple and safe to use. You begin by pressing the on button for 3 seconds or until the green light begins to flash. You release the button and then press again. I thought this was a great child proof method. It actually took me reading the instructions in order for me to figure out how to turn it on. I took that as a positive. Also, if you hold the wand upright, it will automatically shut it self off. This way, if your child happens to get a hold of the wand and also somehow figures out how to turn it on, they won't be able to flash it in their eyes or flash it around the room without it turning off.

I figured my laptop is probably pretty disgusting, so I decided I would sanitize it with my UV Wand. Now, you can't actually see the difference. In fact, it may or may not actually be sanitized, but I did slowly move the wand across my keyboard for about two minutes in hopes that it would work. I honestly believe it did.

From the VIOlight site:

Sanitizing around your home and office has never been easier. Just wave the UV Wand over any object or surface, and the germicidal UV light kills up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria. Portable & lightweight.

UV Wand Great for:

Kitchen Utensils, Countertops, Cutting Boards

Toys, Pillows, Pet Areas

Computer Keyboards, Desks

Telephone Handsets, Earphones & Cell Phones

Toilet Seats, Brushes, Combs, Razors

WIN IT!!

VIOlight has generously offered one of our lucky readers a VIOlight UV Wand.

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Visit VIOlight and then come back here and let us know what other product you would love to own.

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