DaVinci Gourmet Syrups Review/Giveaway

Alright, I know I say this all the time, but I always mean it! I am so excited about this review! lol Seriously though, if you know me, you know my love for coffee. It's seriously one of my most favorite things. So I was so excited to receive the opportunity to review these amazing gourmet syrups from DaVinci Gourmet!

These are the three flavors that DaVinci Gourmet sent me to review...

...I snapped this picture with my phone almost immediately after receiving them, and yes, I had already gotten into the raspberry flavor. I was dying to smell it! haha... And let me tell ya, it smells gooooood! :) I have tried all three flavors, and no lie, they are all delicious. That is my absolute, honest opinion. I didn't think I would like the hazelnut, because when I opened it the smell was really strong, not bad, but strong, so I thought it was going to taste really strong. I added about a tablespoon to my coffee, and it was not at all overwhelming. It was just right and tasted great. The vanilla flavor was my favorite! I personally thought that my coffee ranked right up there with a coffee shop coffee with the vanilla. Super yummy! I was excited about the raspberry flavor, because before I received this in the mail, I didn't realize that DaVinci offered sugar free versions of their syrups! I love this, because I count calories, and it's kind of a bummer to use them on your morning cup of coffee, and with the sugar free syrups, you don't have to! :) And let me say, it does not taste sugar free! It was just as delicious as the other two, honestly! That is the first time I've tried raspberry in my coffee, and I'm definitely I fan!
Some of the other flavors DaVinci offers are white chocolate, chocolate, pumpkin pie, peppermint and cinnamon. Um...YUM!!! They also have all natural syrups. There are no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives, which I know is very important to some people. Some of the all natural syrup flavors include caramel, almond, strawberry, peach and creme de menthe. Again...yum!

Now, I know I'm going on and on about coffee, but you can get much more creative with these syrups! DaVinci has multiple recipes on their site for each syrup! I'm talking recipes for biscotti, truffles, hot chocolate, lattes, steamers, smoothies, milkshakes, even recipes for food entrees, and many, many more. I haven't tried any, but I definitely will!
DaVinci also offers tea concentrates, fruit innovations syrups, and gourmet sauces! I believe all their products are reasonably priced, so please check them out! :)

Ready for some good news?? DaVinci Gourmet is offering three of their gourmet syrups to one of my lucky readers!
Flavors may vary due to product availability.

Check out the rafflecopter below to enter!

Silver Purse and Shoe Charm Bracelet Winner!

Congrats to Leah Baird for being the winner of the purse and shoe charm bracelet! I have a couple of more giveaways being posted this week, so stay tuned for more chances to win! :)

"If the Shoe Doesn't Fit" Website Review/Bracelet Giveaway

Happy New Year, everyone! It's hard to believe it's 2012!! Well, how many of you made a new year's resolution to clean out your closets?? It's one of mine! With so many new things coming into the house after Christmas, some things definitely need to go!

I was asked to review If the Shoe Doesn't Fit website, and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed! It's an auction site (think eBay) except for shoe lovers!
Some differences from ebay are:
·It’s a niche site – so you don’t have to look at a zillion other things when you want to look at shoes! No getting distracted and buying other things when you wanted shoes!

·Instead of charging BOTH a listing fee and a final value fee like eBay, it lets you choose whether you want to pay a low listing fee, or a fixed rate final value fee. This means you can make more money on your sales because you pay a lot less in fees!

·There are no extra or hidden fees for features light headlines, or highlights, or extra photos.

·If something doesn’t sell, you can auto-relist it up to 9 times for free!

·You can swap shoes with other shoe lovers on the site and swaps are always 100% free.


So those are all some pros! My cons would be that the selection isn't huge. That also depends on what size you are looking for. I wear size 9, and there isn't much there for me now. Every now and then I can wear a 9 1/2, and there was this pair that I'm kinda digging. :) I'm really bummed that there aren't ANY shoes in Max's size.

But I think the down sides to the site is just a matter of more people need to know about it, and the selection will grow! We just need to spread the word! I'm going to list a pair of shoes and see how they do! I am loving that you can auto re-list up to 9 more times, free of charge!

Over all, I think it's a great way to buy and sell shoes. More people just need to get involved!
To stay updated on If the She Doesn't Fit promotions, follow them on twitter here, and like their facebook page here!

Now, here's some great news for all of you! If you want to list shoes for sale, If the Shoe Doesn't fit has offered a special code for my readers for 5 free listings!
The code for the 5 free listings is...

$5 Amazon Gift Card Winner!

I just want to thank everyone who liked my picture in the Kennedi's Closet Christmas Cuties contest! The winner had over 1,000 likes, so I I honestly didn't have a shot! lol BUT, Max's picture had 175 likes and I think that's pretty incredible. :o) So, as I mentioned, I used random.org to choose someone for a $5 amazon gift card as a thank you and a little as a little push to coax people into helping me out. :o) Random.org chose #13, so I counted down the likes to the 13th person and the winner is.... Tracy Williamson-Baerman! Congrats girl!! I will email you the gift card! Thank you again to everyone who voted! I felt the love. :o)

$5 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!

Want to win a $5 amazon gift card?? Only two steps to enter! Like this page on facebook, and then like this photo! That's it! This contest ends on 12/23, and I will use random.org to choose a name from all the likes to win the gift card!

Leave me a comment on this post letting me know you entered and voted for my Christmas cutie! :o)


**This is not in any way sponsored or endorsed by Amazon.com**
***The gift card is my own property that I am choosing to give away as a thank you to my readers for voting in this contest***

Thank you in advance!

Boogie Wipes & Saline Soothers Review/Giveaway!

CONTEST CLOSED!
WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN THE WIDGET BELOW!

I was just given the opportunity to review another one of my favorite products! Before I received the products to review, I had no idea that Boogie Wipes made an adult line of products, Saline Soothers! So this will actually be two reviews within one post! There will be a Boogie Wipes prize and a Saline Soothers prize, so make sure you enter because that means 2 winners!

I absolutely love Boogie Wipes! Especially during this season when the runny and stuffy noses are inevitable! My three year old is actually a bit OCD about his nose, so he is always wanting something to wipe his nose. lol I was so happy when I discovered Boogie Wipes because plain, dry tissues would dry up his little nose so bad and it would get so red! He would usually ask for baby wipes anyway, because I think he felt the moisture cleaned his nose better. But his nose still seemed to dry out, and baby wipes aren't really meant for the noses. Boogie Wipes are made with natural saline to dissolve boogies (mucus) caused by the common cold, allergies or otherwise booger-filled kid moments. What's really great about them though is THEY ACTUALLY WORK! They were invented by 2 Moms who were tired of using saline spray, bulb syringes and regular dry tissue to soothe a boogie nose. I can relate to that — it’s all horrific stuff to have to put your child through when they already don’t feel good and have a sore nose. It's seriously a genius product.

What else is genius is Boogie Wipes makes it convenient to take them anywhere! They have their 30 count packs, which I love for around the house, their Boogie Wipes On the Run packs with 10 individually wrapped wipes. I love those because you can toss them in your purse and/or diaper bag, which is convenient and handy. You can also toss them in backpacks and lunch boxes for the kiddos. Then there is their 90 count Boogie canister, which I think is great for the car! Boogie Wipes are available in Great Grape, Fresh Scent, Minty Menthol and Simply Unscented. The scented varieties are great, and definitely kid friendly! They're also gentle and safe for noses of all ages. They are hypoallergenic, alcohol free, and the unique formula moisturizes with added chamomile, vitamin E and aloe. I have already used them on my new little guy, who will be three weeks old tomorrow!

Boogie Wipes is available at major retails stores, such as Target, ToysRUs and Walmart. You can join the Boogie Bunch to download a $.50 off coupon now!

Also, check out How to Enter - Snot Your Average Kid Contest! (Scroll down to the bottom of the post to enter the giveaway)
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Now for the Saline Soothers! Like I mentioned above, I didn't realize the makers of Boogie Wipes made saline wipes for adults, until I received them in the mail to review. I was ecstatic! Dry tissues can chap your nose and those with aloe can leave a filmy residue on your skin. Not so with Saline Soothers. They are pre-moistened with natural saline, vitamin E, and aloe. Saline Soothers are designed to do just that – soothe! I was guilty of stealing my kids Boogie Wipes in the past, because they were such a better option than dry tissues, which always chap my nose and leaving me looking like Rudolph. Plus they aren't very sturdy. But being an adult, pulling out a bright green or purple pack of wipes that read "Boogie Wipes" on them, to use for myself tended to be a tad embarrassing at times. lol! Saline Soothers are so wonderful! Like Boogie Wipes, the saline cleans and helps dissolve mucus, while moisturizing aloe and vitamin E keep your nose looking and feeling up to snuff. As always, their products are hypoallergenic and alcohol free. Also, like Boogie Wipes, Saline Soothers come in three refreshing scents: Cool Menthol, Fragrance Free, and Light Lavender. And they are packaged for grown ups! Yay! They come in a convenient pack that reseals to keep your wipes moist and fresh for the next time you need them.



Now for the fun part! You can enter now to receive (2) packs of 30-count wipes (fresh, grape, menthol, or unscented– combination varies), and 2 packs of your very own Saline Soothers!

The first winner that is randomly selected will receive the Boogie Wipes prize.

The second winner that is randomly seleceted will receive the Saline Soothers.

To be entered into the giveaway please follow the directions below in the rafflecopter. Good Luck! Click "read more" to view the rafflecopter.

Boudreaux's Butt Paste® Product Review & Giveaway!!

**CONTEST CLOSED**
CONGRATULATIONS AAMIRAH! YOU WON!

I recently had the opportunity to review some amazing products from Boudreaux's Butt Paste®! I just don't know if I'm going to be able to say enough good things about these great products, but I'm sure gonna try! :o) I will say, I never thought I'd be this excited EVER about diaper rash cream! Ah, the joys of motherhood. ;o)

These are all the products I received to try out!

I first discovered Boudreaux's Butt Paste® when my son was about a year old. I WISH I had discovered it sooner, because it has seriously been the only thing that has worked on him. It's wonderful because there is a product for every stage of a rash.

They have the Boudreaux's Butt Paste® Maximum Strength with 40% Zinc Oxide for the full blown rashes. And us mommies know how fast that can happen when our precious little one's get those dreaded runny diapers. :o(

There's the All Natural Boudreaux's Butt Paste® for those extra sensitive little hineys. It's soothing ointment is formulated with beeswax, Peruvian balsam and other natural ingredients to help heal irritated bottoms. My son actually has a mild case of eczema, so I've used the All Natural Butt Paste on some of his problem areas and it's really helped. Butt paste isn't just for butts, people! :o)

Of course there is also the Original Boudreaux's Butt Paste®. This is definitely the most used in our house. Even now that my son is potty trained, his bum can still get dry and irritated, so I have no problem rubbing some butt paste on it because I know it is going to help clear it up quickly.

Some great features about all three of these products are they all go on and clean off easily, you only need a small amount (a little goes a long way!), they are available in convenient sizes, the tubes have convenient flip top caps, they come in handy travel sizes and they have a pleasant scent.

The Boudreaux's Rash Protector™ helps prevent and protect against diaper rash in a convenient, easy-to-use spray. It's formulated to protect and help relieve chapped or cracked skin and it comes out in a clear, gentle stream. It's easy to apply and helps seal out wetness. My second baby boy will be here in just two short days, so I'm very excited to have this product handy! :o)

Now there are two products I had not tried until I received them in the mail this week. Their Boudreaux's Baby Kisses™, which is an infant and kids lip and cheek moisturizer. This product was sent from Heaven for my son. He always has dry lips and has a bad habit of picking at the dead skin, which leads to bleeding lips. :o( I have tried to use chapstick on him, but he hates how sticky it is and does not enjoy the strong scents. As soon as I received the baby kisses, I put it on him, and no kidding, he asks me for it now! It doesn't have a strong scent, it's not sticky or messy and it really gives him some relief! This makes me so happy!!

The other product is the Boudreaux’s Baby Butt Bath™ Moisturizing Body Wash & Shampoo. The first thing I loved about this product is it smells soooo good! Who doesn't love a good smelling baby?! I also noticed that my son's skin truly was smoother and softer after using the butt bath. He does have sensitive skin, so most other soaps do tend to dry out his skin. So this was definitely a win for me! No surprise there. :o)

Now the fun part! One of you will get the chance to win a fantastic package from Boudreaux's Butt Paste®, which includes all of the products listed below.
You must be a US resident to enter

1- Boudreaux's Original Butt Paste
1- All Natural Boudreaux's Butt Paste
1- ALL NEW Maximum Strength Boudreaux's Butt Paste
1- Boudreaux's Baby Kisses Lip Balm
1- Boudreaux's Body Wash & Shampoo
1- Boudreaux's Rash Protector

To be entered into the giveaway please follow the directions below in the rafflecopter. Good Luck and if you have any questions about the product feel free to contact them at:
1-800-252-4739 or www.buttpaste.com