Elfishki and the Unwelcome Guest ~ ends 10/24 (11:59pm Eastern Time)

Elfishki and the Unwelcome Guest App (for iPad, iPad 2 or, iPad 3 only)

Application Description given by the Company

Once upon a time, on the beautiful Rainbow Island in the middle of the Sparkling Sea lived magical little people called Elfishki. 

Some of them could fly like butterflies and some could swim like mermaids. They shared the island with animals who could speak and trees who did not talk, but understood everything. All in all, this was a place where miracles happened every day. 

One morning, an ice cream seller named Vince and his friend, a dragon named Brungildo, went to their garage for the freezer boxes. But they couldn't get inside. Vince kept putting his key into the keyhole, but it would just fall out—as if somebody pushed it back. Vince peeked into the keyhole and was dumbfounded—inside the lock was a tiny blue person with a tail...

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Here's what you find in the iPad application: 

1. Original, not found anywhere else captivating texts, designed to develop your child’s conscious reading skills - according to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts. 

2. Stunning interactive art, classic animation and videos. 

3. Professional Audio Voice over of the story, so your child can listen along with the text. 

4. THREE(3) Questions on every page of the book specifically designed to help your child analyze the text, boost their imagination and make predictions about the story. 

5. A bonus game specifically designed to test your child's attention to detail - Help Jeanso Pack his Backpack.

Our Thoughts~  My eldest son loves books.  And I love that with this app he can listen to it or he can read the pages himself.  On each page there are questions for him to review what he read.  Between the text pages is an interactive page where you can touch around and the picture moves or even talks.  I think his favorite is the little bug saying goodbye on one of them.  

This is a great app to have on hand while we are at appointments.  It keeps my eldest busy listening to the story and playing with the interactive pages.  His favorite part of this app is the bonus game where he helps Jeanso Pack his Backpack.  The backpack shows a picture of the item to look for then you find it in the messy room.  For $2.99 definitely a great Game to have on hand.  

Here is the link to the app in the iTunes store.  

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Bows-n-Ties.com~ Ends 10/17 (11:59pm Eastern time)

So have you ever gone into a department store for a tie for your husband or kids and realize you don't like ANY of them. They just don't match quite right or the design isn't what you had in your mind. Well you are in luck. Bows-N-Ties.com has an amazing selection of color, style, texture, length, and pretty much any other quality you would like for amazing prices. 

This beautiful wine red tie we got to test is from one of their lines called Cavallieri.  Cavallieri ties usually run between $50-60 each.  But by ordering through Bows-n-ties you can get this beautiful tie for $24.90.  They can offer their ties at amazing prices because they are not a brick and mortar type store and they ship factory direct.    For men who wear ties everyday this could be a huge expense for some nice ties in a wide selection if you have to purchase at $60 a piece.  With Bows-n-Ties you get more for your money. 

 I think this tie is beautiful.  It is amazingly soft but durably made.  I think my favorite thing about Bows-n-Ties is their kids tie selection.  They have a huge tie selection for boys for $9.90 and up.  With four boys I can't wait to get them some ties for their nice dress shirts.  I have had a very hard time finding any I like in regular stores.  So go to the link above and check out the amazing selection of Bows, Ties and Tie Accessories.  If you are nervous because you aren't sure how to tie a tie.. Here is a great reference page. a Rafflecopter giveaway I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

What's In The Bible? Vol. 1 ~ ends 10/1 (11:59pm Eastern)

Does your family love Veggie Tales? Do you want to get a little more into the Bible Stories for your children? Are you having a hard time deciding how you want to introduce the stories and the books of the Bible? I may have a solution for you.

What's in the Bible? is from the creator of Veggie Tales... Phil Vischer.

I got a chance to check out the First out of nine Volumes in the series so far. In Volume one there is two sections. The first section your kids learn what the bible is and how it is put together. Why some bibles have more books than others and who they believe, were inspired by God, to write down the stories of God and Jesus. Personally for me the first section wasn't insanely entertaining but it was very very informative. My kids were glued to the screen absorbing the words. And of course the theme song is insanely catch. I found myself singing it to myself in the kitchen the other day. Anyways other things you find out in the first section of volume one is, that you are introduced to the characters that will be teaching your kids.


In section two of the first volume one is when you start getting into the books. Of course starting with Genesis because Genesis means the beginning and in the beginning is where you are introduced to God and what he created.  The Sections seem to switch characters a lot. Which I think this is to keep your child's attention.  As an adult I was getting a little confused with the rapid characters coming in and out but my kids loved it.  And after we finished both sections they asked to watch them both again.  TWICE.. So the first day we watched the DVD through THREE TIMES.


Here is the first 5 min of volume one so you can get an idea of the style of video and instruction....



I like that in the Parent section of the web site there is a curriculum study guide that you can print off.  So far I have only seen Volume one but I hope more come up soon.  I like the discussion questions so you can interact with your kids and really see what they are absorbing out of the videos and what you may want to go a bit more in depth on.  a Rafflecopter giveaway

Noxicare Natural Pain Relief~ ends 9/25 (11:59pm Eastern time)

What is in Noxicare™ Natural Pain Reliever? (from their Site information)

	Turmeric One of the most powerful natural pain relievers known to exist; recognized for its anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is a powerful herb in the ginger family that contains curcumin as its active ingredient. Curcumin provides the health benefits of turmeric and turmeric extract, useful as an anti-inflammatory agent and as an antioxidant. Studies have shown that turmeric may help reduce the pain and irritation experienced by patients with irritable bowel syndrome and its anti-inflammatory properties help to naturally relieve pain associated with arthritis by reducing inflammation in the joints.
	Willow Bark Has been used for natural pain relief and inflammation since the time of Ancient Egypt and Greece. The use of willow bark dates back thousands of years when patients chewed on the bark to reduce fever and inflammation. Willow bark continues to be used today for the treatment of pain (particularly low back pain, tension headaches and osteoarthritis), and inflammatory conditions such as bursitis and tendinitis.
	Ginger Helps relieve muscle pains, arthritis and rheumatism, and is a catalyst for improving the effectiveness of other herbs. Ginger is an effective anti-inflammatory agent used for thousands of years to alleviate arthritis, headaches, rheumatism and sore throat, while also naturally relieving muscle strains and knee pains experienced by athletes. The medicinal part of ginger is the rhizome, an underground stem that most people refer to as the root. Western herbalists classify ginger as a carminative, which settles the intestine and eases pain by removing gas from the digestive tract. This versatile and useful herb also serves as a catalyst for improving the effectiveness of other natural pain relieving herbs found in Noxicare™.
	Rosemary Extract Has served a variety of purposes including topical use for joint or musculoskeletal pain. Ancient Egyptians knew to relieve musculoskeletal pain by rubbing rosemary extract oil into their skin. Today, rosemary has become important due to its natural pain relief ability, as well as stimulate hair growth, boost mental activity and relieve respiratory problems.
	Holy Basil Properties include anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial and antiviral. Holy Basil is a plant indigenous to India and extremely well-regarded as beneficial for many different health problems. Holy basil inhibits inflammatory-causing enzymes that contribute to arthritis and other types of pain caused by inflammation. Holy basil has antimicrobial and anti-viral properties, and expectorant properties as well, useful in respiratory tract infections and during respiratory stress.
	Boswellia Extract Boswellia is a genus of trees native to India known for their fragrant resin which has many pharmacological uses, particularly as an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever. Boswellia extracts and oils have been used to treat back pain and has been compared in effectiveness to steroids in treating Crohn’s disease and other intestinal problems—without causing ulcers like aspirin family medications.
	Alpha Lipoic Acids Antioxidants used for treating diabetic neuropathy and increasing blood flow to the nerves. Acid Alpha Lipoic Acid is a natural pain relief antioxidant made by every cell in the body, and is also found in foods such as red meats and spinach. It is well known for its proven pain relieving abilities, particularly against numbness, burning and pain often associated with diabetic neuropathy.  ALA also helps vitamins C and E work better, and is used to treat and detox the liver.

Our Thoughts~  I just recently started working out harder and longer.  Time to get back in shape after having four kids in about 5.5 years.  With harder and longer workouts I started to get a lot of sore muscles, sore joints well sore everything.  I received a tube of the Noxicare Natural Pain Relief cream that I proceed to test on a couple areas.  My Hip flexors, my shoulders, and even my calves.  For the fun and Testing purposes I decided to only put the cream on one side of my body to see if I noticed a difference.  Amazingly I was impressed with how quickly I saw and felt the results of this pain reliever.  I was so impressed I decided I would rather feel good on both sides so proceeded to put it on the other muscles that were sore.

Not only is it fast acting but I really enjoyed that it was non greasy, quick absorbing, and had ZERO smell to it.  I think the 3rd is my favorite.. ZERO SMELL.  I love that so I can put on the pain reliever and not have to smell it like I would with Icy hot or Preform by biofreeze.  Plus it is all natural as you can see by the list of ingredients I included above.  You can find more information for yourself at Noxicare.

Noxicare is also offering a Giveaway for 2 of their Natural Pain Relief Cream.

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Uglee Pen~ Ends Sept 12th (11:59pm Eastern Time)

What is The UGLEE Pen?

 The world's most comfortable
ergonomic pen

The Ultimate Grip Pen by Dr. James Lee is a revolutionary ergonomic pen that is designed, created and used by a real physician. This Dr. inspired grip pen is redefining the way people view ergonomic pens. Try the UGLee Pen, you will love it.  (From their Site)

 

No I am not Left Handed.  I am just demonstrating and trying to get a photo at the same time.  Made for an interesting time.

Our Thoughts~ After watching my little Kindergartener last year really have a hard time gripping the pencil I thought I would let him try the pen.   When using the pen he has a much easier properly gripping the pen.  I wish they made these as pencils since my now 1st Grader mostly uses pencils.  I personally think they are neat.  It took me a little bit to hold it properly because of the grip but once I did it was very comfortable.  I got a blue version of a pen and I am not used to using blue anymore so that was a bit weird for me but with as comfy as it was to hold I could ignore that I was writing with Blue. lol. They do come in Blue, Red and Black so you could choose the color of your choice.  The other thing is they are a thicker ink like so if you are used to a fine look it may be a little different for you.  They come in many body colors as well so you can personalize your pen to your own needs.

As for the grip the only way I can describe it is it feels like the artificial fishing bait.  Which is makes it nice and squishy for those long bouts of writing.  I wish I had these in College when I was working on rough drafts. 


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Smile Brilliant~ends 8/10 (11:59pm Eastern time)

Brilliantly Simple Package: LED Whitening + Whitening Pen

When speed is key to your brilliant new smile, grab the pen, accelerate with the LED light, and GO! Everything you need. 20 minutes a day. Guaranteed results or your money back!

• High intensity Ultra-Blue LED activating light (batteries included)
• Protective trays(top & bottom)
• 4ml Professional whitening gel pen (35% concentration)
• 30 Day money back guarantee
• Life-time tray replacement warranty

When you dont have time to mess with syringes and need immediate results on the go, Brilliantly Simple does it all. Smilebrilliant.com is pleased to offer a tooth bleaching package that generates results in an easy to carry package. In as little as 20 minutes per day, Brilliantly Simple gets results and goes where you go. The whitening system includes an ultra high strength professional whitening pen with an LED lighting system. The gel paints on quickly and the LED whitening light accelerates the process. Affordability on the go is Brilliantly Simple!




Our Thoughts~  Sorry I couldn't make myself do the before and after photos of my teeth I guess I was just way to self conscious of them.  But I do like that this system did lighten my teeth.  It is a little hard to hold in for the whole time because my mouth kept filling up with spit.  The first time I did accidentally put too much of the gel on so I was trying to spit it out instead of swallowing but once I got the hang of it I didn't have the issue of spit in my mouth because I was able to swallow without sucking down all the gel.  This is a fun kit and I do think it gives great results especially since they are on sale right now for about $40 it is a great system to try.


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The Juppy~ Ends 7/28 (11:59pm Eastern)

What is The Juppy Baby Walker? (from their site)

The Juppy Baby Walker will teach your baby balance and build confidence while never having to worry about accidents or injuries that are associated with traditional baby walkers. 

The Juppy is a one size fits all baby walker that will safely teach your baby to walk sooner. It is made of 100% cotton and machine washable. There is no assembly required and will fit in your purse. 

Our Thoughts~  I think this is a neat product.  Our little demonstrator here is Our Baby Gabriel.  He is my only child who didn't take off and start walking around 10.5-11 months.  He is now almost 13 months old and still really not interested in walking.  When we got offered to test this I was hoping that this would give him the confidence to take off and go but he really just loves jumping in it right now.  We are slowly getting more comfortable with the idea of walking but really right now Jumping is way more fun.  I really like that this product is lined with a very soft liner.  As you can see he is only in his diaper and I had no worries about him being uncomfortable as you can see he is grinning ear to ear.

I really like that the straps are adjustable.  My husband is a good half a foot taller than me if not a bit more and he has really really long arms so where I need it synched all the way up to be comfy for myself he can have it full extended and not have to bend over.

Like I said we are still testing and I do think I would have enjoyed this with my other boys.  I did get it embroidered with Sweetie because he is such a little sweetie but you can put your child's name on it to be a little more personal for you.

It came with a very nice satin carrying bag to let it fit in your diaper bag easily.

He loves to jump in it right now.

This is Daddy (almost 6 foot) with Gabriel and he can fully extend his arms and not have to bend over.

hehe Hi everyone.

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My Memories~ends July 24th (11:59pm Eastern Time)

Ok my scrap booking loving followers this is for you.  My Memories Suite is a way to scrap book Digitally. This is awesome no hauling out the glue and the scissors.  You just download the scrapbook software, upload your photos and get to scrapping.  

Our Thoughts~  This is a super easy program to download.  And Honestly I have not gotten anywhere near through all the things you can do.  I did play around and make a sample First year page for my little Gabriel boy.   I like that you can buy extra kits or even get free kits to add to your program on your computer. Here I made a pretty simple page with 3 photos.  First I chose the background paper. I really liked this blue with the texture then upload the photos.  I put a white boarder around them and had one photo over lay the other.  I looked at some of the embellishments like the buttons but thought this more plan look was great.  So I added a text in a white color I know it is a little hard to see.  It says Happy First Year Gabriel William Klauer and I off-set it at an angle.

I really want to scrap book the past 6 years one book for each year. I would love to sit down and just scrapbook and play with this. Now I just need someone to come watch my kids for a few hours or maybe days so I can get all the 6 books done. :D  You can make them on My Memories and then either print them with the company or you can save the book as a file on your computer and have it printed at your favorite printing place.  This is a really fun Digital Scrapbooking Software and now you have a chance to win your own copy of the Software.

For great tips check out their YouTube Informationals and their blog.
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Ear Band-It Ultra~ ends 7/15 (11:59 pm Eastern)

***Guest Post***

Ear Band-It Ultra

My name is Mary.  I am Katrina’s sister-in-law.  She let me do a review on the Ear Band-It® Ultra and Putty Buddies®.

What is the EarBand-It® Ultra?  (Description from their site)

The Ear Band-It® Ultra is made from our custom-designed, embossed neoprene on the inner side of the headband providing extra grip on the forehead, ears, and back of the head to avoid slipping during most types of water activity. It also contains 4.0mm 100% neoprene instead of 2.0mm-3.0mm neoprene blend that other headbands use. This gives the Ear Band-It® Ultra unparalleled strength and comfort. The unique shape of the Ear Band-It® Ultra is different than the Original Ear Band-It® headband and other swimming headbands. The ear flaps are larger, which increases the surface area, creating more grip and better coverage of the ear itself. Also the bridge at the forehead has been widened, which adds strength, reduces the potential for tearing at this stress point, and increases skin contact surface area for better grip.

What are Putty Buddies® (Description from their site)

Putty Buddies® are our soft, comfortable silicone ear plugs available in two design options and come in a variety of colors.

Our Original Formula Putty Buddies® are our soft, comfortable silicone ear plugs available in five bright color options as well as in clear.
Extra soft silicone means more comfort and better fit and our extra tacky texture keeps ear plugs in place for maximum effectiveness. 
Each functional, plastic carrying case includes their own special Putty Buddies®cartoon animal character as well.

Our Floating Putty Buddies® are just like our Original Formula except these ear plugs are made with our special, patented Flo-Tek® silicone formula.  They float easily on water so they can always be found if dropped or dislodged! 

Our Thoughts…

My son, Troy, had tubes in his ears for a year and half.  They have since been removed; however, his ears are still very sensitive to noise and water in them.  My daughter, Rylee, had tubes placed in February.  We received 3 Ear Band-It® Ultra and 4 pairs of PuttyBuddies® to try out. 

The Putty Buddies® are really neat.  They come in a wide variety of bold or neon colors.  That worked out great for us since we had 2 kids wearing them, we didn’t get them mixed up.  Rylee wore the Floating Putty Buddies® in Pool Princess Pink and Troy wore the Original Formula Putty Buddies® in Splash Puppy Blue.  We don’t have a preference over the designs.  They both worked great at keeping the water out and easily formed to their ears. 

The Ear Band-It® Ultras are amazing.  We recently went to a water park and had a hard time keeping ear plugs in the kids’ ears.  I really wish we would have had these!  The Ear Band-It® Ultras held the Putty Buddies® perfectly in place.  I think the best part of this product is that they didn’t shift, fall off or stretch out for the entire couple hours they wore them.  When we were done in the pool, the kids were able to take the Ear Band-It® Ultra off and get Putty Buddies® out easily and without my help. We also used the Putty Buddies® in the bathtub.  They worked so much better than cotton balls stuffed in there.  Their ears were left dry and they were happy! 

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Topaz Heat~ ends 7/13 (11:59pm Eastern Time)

A Little bit about Hallee (from her Author Biography link) Hallee Bridgeman lives with her husband and their three children in small town Kentucky. When she’s not writing Christian romance novels, she blogs about all things cooking and homemaking at Hallee the Homemaker. Hallee started writing when her oldest child and only daughter was a baby, but a busy professional career and being the wife of a deployed soldier had her shelve her books for another time. Two more children, a cross country move, and God’s perfect timing brought the books off of the shelf to be dusted off and presented to you now. Hallee loves coffee, campy action movies, and regular date nights with her husband. Above all else, she loves God with all of her heart, soul, mind, and strength; has been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; and relies on the presence of the Holy Spirit. She prays her books are a blessing to you and would love to hear back from you.



Topaz Heat is the Third book in the Jewel Trilogy and this book follows the youngest sister Sarah.  Since Sarah was very young and traumatized with the events that led up to her being taken into foster care and later adopted by a couple, she had grown up in the safety net of the loving couple who adopted her.  A sort of selective amnesia protected Sarah for many years until one day she is able to recall all the past events.  This recollection helps her to open her heart and get past her own prejudices of another.

This "other" goes by Derrick.  He is the struggling youth that Antonio "Tony" Viscolli comes across in the first book of  the series.  And Tony offers Derrick a way out.  From the moment Derrick Turns 18 and takes Tony up on his offer to find God and an honest way of life, Derrick is in love with Sarah.  Taking years till she looks past his bad boy image to the grown up and remade man, Derrick waits patiently on the sidelines.  When they finally do come together a skeleton from his past life threatens to break apart all the new possibilities before they start.  


Read Sarah and Derrick's Adventure in this book.  



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Diva Cup~ ends 7/13 (11:59pm Eastern time)

*****WARNING WARNING WARNING***** This is a Post relating to and discussing Female Menstruals!!

What is a DivaCup?  A menstrual cup is a type of cup or barrier worn inside the vagina during menstruation to collect menstrual fluid. Unlike tampons and pads, the cup collects menstrual fluid rather than absorbing it. (Web Definition)

A little bit about the history of the Menstrual cup and DivaCup in general.  (from their site)  

The menstrual cup was first developed in the 1930’s. It was made from rubber latex (an allergen for many). Millions were sold in those first years by multiple companies. Because of management issues, the companies closed and menstrual cups were hard to find. Then over 15 years ago, Francine recognized the need for an alternative to unreliable disposable tampons and pads and found a company offering menstrual cups. She and her daughter, Carinne, singlehandedlyresurrected the 75 year old menstrual cup concept by reintroducing this product to the world market when it was virtually unknown. They sold this rubber/latex version for 10 years.

In 2003, drawing on their experience and expert knowledge about the menstrual cup category, they developed a modern redesign, made from soft, top-quality silicone, to meet the needs of today’s woman. They launched their own company, Diva International. Their revolutionary concept, The DivaCup, is patent-pending and ISO certified. Today, The DivaCup is the preferred choice.

The DivaCup Team has many years of experience in natural feminine hygiene alternatives. Their passion is to provide women an environmentally responsible, convenient and reliable alternative to tampons and pads.

Our Thoughts~  I have been testing this for a couple of cycles.  I actually received it after one of my cycles and then had to wait around 34 days till I could actually try it.  I had the Diva Cup sitting in its pretty pouch that it comes with waiting and taunting me.  I was a bit nervous to try the Diva Cup.  I wasn't sure if I could place it right or if it would be comfortable.  With one a month till I could test it out I got pretty frazzled by all the questions in my head.

Surprisingly when my menstrual cycle came I reread the directions for the, hmmm, 100th time and proceed to test it out.  Amazingly after I had it placed I really couldn't feel it.  As a safety I did use a panty liner just incase because you really do need to gauge your own cycle and cup fill rate.  The product being used for a normal flow cycle is rated for about 10-12 hours of use before having to empty and replace.  During testing I was only on my second menstrual after my pregnant and nursing break (usually you don't get your period while pregnant and nursing, some people do but I haven't with any of my boys).  Since I was only on my second I was having a bit of a heavier flow than normal so I did find I needed to empty the cup around every 4-5 hours instead of going all the way through the 10-12 hour time frame.   

Ok onto another fear.  Was I going to get it in there and not be able to get it out.  Well this too was a senseless worry.  As the Cup fills it does descend a little to make it easier to reach in and grab out. After removing the diva cup you dump the contents in the toilet and clean it out.  The DivaCup company does make a special DivaCup wash to clean your DivaCup.

About the DivaWash......

We recommend that The DivaWash be used to clean The DivaCup. We have formulated The DivaWash as a botanically-based, all natural cleanser that has been specifically designed to protect the integrity of the silicone material.

It is important to use only a natural, non-fragrance soap with The DivaCup. Many soaps leave a residue. These can leave a film on the cup that may cause irritation.

The DivaWash is:

• Naturally pH balanced
• Gentle: Ideal for sensitive skin
• Concentrated formula: reduces the eco-footprint
• 100% plant-based ingredients
• No animal testing or animal ingredients
• No parabens, sulfates or petrochemicals

Can be used daily as a facial cleanser or luxurious shower and bath gel.  The gentle formula leaves your Diva body clean, soft and never dry.

Personally, I recommend the DivaCup.  It is not only easy to use but environmentally and bodily friendly.  I say environmentally friendly because honestly think of how many tampons or pads you use throughout your cycle that is being put into landfills.  That is a pretty hefty about.  And just incase you don't already know I will tell you or remind you NEVER NEVER NEVER flush the tampons.  Honestly they are not made to go in the toilet they do not breakdown like toilet paper.

  

There are 2 sizes: Size 1 is for woman and teens who are under 30 and have never been pregnant.  Size 2 is for woman who have been pregnant or older than 30.  

A little tip.  After you place your DivaCup rotate it for a full turn just to make sure it is all unfolded and placed correctly.  

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Disclosure~ I did receive product to test but all opinions are my own.  I was not paid for this review.

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Tag*A*Long~ Ends 7/10 (11:59pm Eastern Time)

Ok Reviewing up a Great Product a Second Time..


Tag*a*longs are amazingly helpful.  Here is my previous write up on them.. Definitely check it out.

So what is a Tag*a*long? (from their site)

meet the tag*a*long: a simple, fun way for kids to walk comfortably next to a stroller. 

attaching the tag*a*long requires no tools and will fit on most strollers, providing a dedicated and fun place to hold onto.

it also works on shopping carts, diaper bags, rolling luggage, and more.

the tag*a*long is made responsibly right here in the USA (pennsylvania to be exact)

...with an idea to make strolling with our walking little man a little easier. 

a prototype made with supplies found at our local hardware store and testing done in and around the city of brotherly love. 

we were so excited by what we found- we made more of them. these went to our baby having friends and the rest is- well, found below...

the tag*a*long was designed, developed, and manufactured in the USA by a mom and dad design duo from philadelphia pa. have fun.

Our Thoughts~
Since the last time I wrote about them they have added a couple new colors.  I got to try this time their Tangerine color.  I love how bright it is.  And As you can see I now have 2 Tag*a*long handles for my 2 walkers and I have 2 in the stroller.  We still use ours all the time.  Mostly when the 2 older guys start getting the wandering feet.  I try to give them some freedom but there are times when their feet have a mind of their own and their ears are turned off for the corrections.  That is when I have to grab hands and say ok it is time for you to grab your handle.

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Farm Rich~ Ends 6/30 (11:59pm Eastern Time)

About Farm Rich Snacks and Appetizers

For over 25 years, we've been making Farm Rich products with one goal in mind: keep 'em happy. Whether it's the wholesome ingredients in our products you can feel good about serving your family, or the wide variety of our offerings that appeals to everyone, Farm Rich knows how to keep your family smiling.

You can find our headquarters on St. Simons Island, a quaint and tiny place off the coast of Georgia that's just perfect for us. We go to work every day committed to bringing you easy-to-prepare, wholesome snacks, appetizers, and meals. And we do it in one of the most beautiful and happiest places on the Atlantic coast. It's the perfect scenario for "keeping 'em happy."

Website: www.farmrich.com

Our Thoughts~  At our home we tested 2 of Farm Rich's Products the Mozzarella Bites and the Original Meatballs

Mozzarella Bites

Our Farm Rich Mozzarella Bites are similar to our famous Cheese Sticks. In fact, they’re cousins. But they are a little bit different. For one, the cheese is surrounded by soft pizzeria dough, making it a tiny pillow of cheesy goodness. And the second thing is, they are, in fact, bite-sized, which is great for you.
- Made with 100% real mozzarella cheese
- Authentic pizza crust
- Good source of calcium and protein
- 0g trans fat per serving
- Microwaveable
- Also comes in a 44 oz value pack

The Mozzarella bites were so tasty that I am half tempted to just keep them for me the Momma.  These are fun to take out for a quick snack.  Just throw them in the oven and while they are in there you can warm up some marinara in the microwave for dipping or even a dipping Cheese or even Alfredo.  I originally tested these without dip but then the second time warmed up Alfredo for myself and Marinara for the boys and boy did we have fun dipping and snacking.

Original Meatballs

Say the word “meatball.” Are you smiling yet? It’s hard not to. And it’s really hard not to smile at a kitchen full of your favorite folks in meatball heaven. Serve Farm Rich Original Meatballs just as they are or in a special sauce. Break out the toothpicks and start counting the satisfied grins.
- With hearty ground beef and savory pork
- Seasoned to perfection
- Fully cooked
- Appetizer size
- Convenient, resealable packaging
- Microwaveable
- Also comes in a 60 oz value pack

The Original Meatballs are already fully cooked so they are super convenient to just toss in the microwave and heat some up while your pasta and sauce is on the stove.  Talk about a fast way to get a more rounded dinner on the table fast.  We made up some spaghetti and sauce and cooked up some meatballs and served with garlic bread and a side salad.  This is one of those OMG I AM SO TIRED meals that I can toss together or even my husband can make when I need a break.  Great to keep in your freezer at all time but just a pre warning they are so tasty that you may have to add them to your weekly grocery list so you know you always have them in there.  Not only do they make easy spaghetti and meatballs but toss them on a sub bun with some marinara and you have a great meatball sandwich. The possibilities are really limited to your own imagination. 


If you are wondering where to find them try Super Target, that is where I found them here in Madison but you can check on their Product Finder link.




Farm Rich's Focus and some fan favorites:

Focus: Farm Rich is always there for parents, with wholesome, easy-to-prepare snacks sure to please the entire family.

Some of our fan favorites are:

• Mozzarella Cheese Sticks: http://www.farmrich.com/products/cheese-sticks
• Mozzarella Bites: http://www.farmrich.com/products/mozzarella-bites
• Philly Cheese Steaks: http://www.farmrich.com/products/mini-philly-cheese-steaks
• Pizza Slices: http://www.farmrich.com/products/mini-pizza-slices

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