Justice YOYO Intial Retractable Glosses Product Review

Nothing is worse than wanting to touch up your lip gloss only to find yourself digging and digging with no luck in sight of finding it at the bottom or your bag!! Well YOYO and Justice have teamed up to introduce the New YOYO Retractable Lip gloss!! 

• The only place in the world you can purchases these FAB glosses is at Justice Shops .
• Available in 17 different initial letters and a peace sign, 3 different color and flavor variations are available - Cotton Candy(turquoise), Bubblegum (light pink), and Grape (purple).
• Each design is beautifully crystallized with high sparkling glitter initials or peace signs, you can choose from 17 letters or a peace sign design.
• The lip glosses can easily be clipped on to a belt, pocket or school bag for quick and easy access.
• These glosses solve the lost lip gloss dilemma, never search for your gloss again!
• The formula used is a soft non sticky formula that is comparable to a high grade prestige lip gloss.
• Not just a lip gloss but is also a fashion  accessory.
• You can interchange your YOYOs, connect your blue gloss to your purple YOYO Reel!

My 11 year old daughter was the one most excited and pretty much took over the review. Not only is she at the age she wants to wear make up (which I won't allow) but she is ALWAYS forgetting or loosing something. So, with that said the YOYO Retractable Lip Gloss could not have been a better product for her. 

She immediately put on the lip gloss and started her "modeling" for this very post. 

I loved the lip gloss for my daughter because it was very subtle and didn't "stick" out. It gave her just the right shimmer for her age!! 

The Retractable Glosses can easily be clipped to any purse, pocket or backpack for an easy quick find!!

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K'nex Product Review

You guys can probably tell by now that my household LOVES K'nex from my other K'nex Product Reviews. There is not a parent around that does not love to see their child playing with something other than electronics!! 

K'nex was generous enough to send me these products to review:

-K'nex Robo-Smash

-K'nex Robo-Strike

-K'nex Robo-Sting

-(3) 2pks K'nexmen

The new line of toys from K'nex, Robo - Creatures are motorized for exciting mechanical movement! They include over 150 pieces and hours of fun!! 

My youngest son and daughter spent hours building and playing with the new K'nex Robo collection. My son could NOT wait to get to the finished product and actually see the Robo - Strike move as shown in the video below!! 

My daughter loves building and trying to make new things work so building the K'nex Robo - Creatures were a true delight for her. Another reason as a mom that I love K'nex products. It lets your children use their imagination, create and build things with their own hands and actually see a finished product at the end. 

My son of course loved the motor part of the creature. He was so excited about the whole ordeal that he played with the motor alone while his sister did most of the building! 

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K'nex Angry Birds Mission May'hem Product Review

I was given the great pleasure in reviewing Angry Birds Mission May'Ham from K'nex.

What kid(or adult for that matter) doesn't love getting down on the floor and building things. My 6yr old son loves nothing more than figuring out different ways to build different things with K'nex, so he was super excited when the Angry Birds Mission May'Hem arrived. Let's face it, K'nex + Angry Birds = GENIUS!

More Info:

Welcome the world of K'NEX and Angry Birds! With the Mission May'Ham set you can actually build and destroy a level from the original Angry Birds game! Launch Red Bird and White Bird to destroy Moustache Pig, Small Minion Pig, and Medium Minion Pig. Includes a working launcher just like the game, enough parts to build and knock down, and a Golden Egg. Everything included works with other K'NEX Angry Birds sets. Perfect for builders ages 5+.

Product Bullet Points° Build and destroy level from Angry Birds

° Includes Red Bird and White Bird

° Includes Moustache Pig, Small Minion Pig, and Medium Minion Pig

° Working launcher just like the game

° Enough parts to build and knock down

° Bonus Golden Egg

° Ages 5+

My 6yr old didn't have the patience to set there and build the entire Angry Birds set so Chad was the lucky one who got to build and rebuild the set every time the bird was launched!! But to be honest my 6yr old was completely in Heaven just launching the birds throughout the house at anything and everything with the working launcher. 

Once it was all ready, my sons goal wasn't to knock the Golden Egg before anyone else, he wanted to see who could knock the most down the quickest!! 

This was a great family fun time with no tv, no computers, which is what kids these days need more of.  

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1Sol Swimwear Review & GIVEAWAY

Summer's in full swing and my family loves to swim, so I was tickled at the chance to review 1Sol Swimwear!!

About 1Sol Swimwear:

1 Sol Swimwear speaks to the fashion savvy woman who swoons over silky dreamy fabric and knows couture-worthy value when she sees it.  It's a marriage of salon craftsmanship and contemporary prices that distinguishes 1 Sol.

Showcasing the versatility of the brand, all two-piece styles are designed to be mixed and matched. Meanwhile, 1 Sol’s body-conscious one-piece suits are expertly lined to flatter and embrace any figure.

1 Sol’s pinup-worthy one-pieces and expertly fitted tops and bottoms are nothing less than swim couture. Architectural elements pepper the collection with plunging necklines, asymmetrical shoulders, peek-a-boo cutouts and couture-minded embellishments. Likewise, feminine laser-cut lace, vertical ruching and expert pleating add depth and texture to the collection.

I chose the 1Sol Swimwear Cleo Tankini Top with Classic Brief in Fushia color, and I have to say I absolutely LOVE this bathing suit! The Tankini swimsuit flatters almost every body type with tummy control panels paired with beautifully draped shearing. This tankini offers superlative fit paired with our full coverage classic brief.

I've given birth to 3 wonderful children but if your anything like myself then getting yourself in a swimsuit after kids is like some form of self punishment! I literally hate the thought of having to try on a swimsuit. I have curves and left over baby fat, so most swimsuits I try on make me actually look bigger than I am or they showcase all the wrong spots! BUT the underlining tummy control is to be honest is heaven! The black underlining controls with the outer truffled layer gives my middle area a slimmer look and disguising my shape.

I really love the way the top fits me. The one shoulder stash gives off the sleek sexy look but not showing off to much. The underlining cup support gives any mom the lift she needs!

My Tankini swimsuit is 91% Nylon, 9% Spandex and it's recommended that you HAND wash and dry this swimsuit.  I actually did machine wash my suit but I left it out to air dry and it's held up just fine, so simple enough.

The 1Sol Swimwear Cleo Tankini Top with Classic Brief is a perfect swimsuit for any occasion whether your going to the lake with adults or having a pool party for the kiddos. It's a very classic sexy, versatile swimsuit!

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.

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Coppertone Wet n' Clear Product Review & GIVEAWAY

We had just recently moved into our new home and got our swimming pool set up when Coppertone contacted me about doing a product review for Coppertone Wet n' Clear, so of course I was super excited to try it! I received the Wet n' Clear SPF 30 and Wet n' Clear Kids SPF 45.

About Coppertone Wet n' Clear:

• Sprays on clear and won't whiten skin
• Visibly cuts though water to adhere to skin
• Helps keep adults and kids protected when moving in and out of the water
• Dermatologist tested
• Photostable, broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection
• Water resistant (80 minutes)

Couple days after receiving the products, the pool was ready and the kids were over ready to jump in the pool, and you know kids love to swim and swim for hours!! Our 13yr old daughter didn't dare to think about putting any sunscreen on the first day she swam, so her and my 6yr old son became my "testers". 

Two days after and the results are clear!! Jessica got a bad sunburn and Chase did not! Jessica's sunburn sit her out for a couple of days while Chase continued to enjoy swimming!!! Needless to say, Jessica started using the Coppertone Wet n' Clear as well!!

I was pleasantly surprised how great the Coppertone Wet n' Clear worked on Chase. He was in and out of the pool for days and acquired himself a nice tan with no burning or discomfort! It's really simple as well, just spray and go!! Parents you don't have to make your kiddos sit and wait while you apply the sunscreen and no more messy hands like before! And the best part the kids don't have to wait to jump in the water after applying the sunscreen! It's a win, win for everyone!! 

And thanks to Coppertone one lucky winner will win the Coppertone Wet n' Clear!! Good luck and congrats!!

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Newman's Own Organic Review & GIVEAWAY

I was very excited to be able to try out Newman's Own Organics, because I'll be honest I'm not a healthy eater at all. I ALWAYS believed if it said organic, fat free, sugar free, etc it just couldn't possibly taste good to me. 

Fun Facts About Newman's Own Organics:

• Newman’s Own Organics was established as a division of Newman’s Own in 1993, and became a separate company in late 2001. 
• Paul Newman has given over $200 million to thousands of charities worldwide since 1982.
• Newman's Own Organic food makes sense for healthy living, a cleaner and safer environment, and great tasting snacks! 
• Slogan - "Great tasting products that happen to be organic"

When the packaged arrived we were all super excited to try out different things, so we took the kids and we all sat and "tested" out a little bit of everything. Overall all the products were a hit! Some were more liked than others.  

My favorite are the Chocolate Chip Cookies!! I'm a complete sucker for sweets and chocolate chip cookies are my favorite, so I was pleasantly surprised to find how good they actually tasted!! 

Chad's favorite were the Fat Free Fig Newman's and Licorice!! I'm not a fan of any kind of licorice so I kindly left all of those for him and the kiddos!! 

The most popular for everyone had to be the Pretzels, they didn't last long in the house! We all loved both the Salted and No Salt Pretzels! I loved the fact that the pretzels had only 1 to 1.5 gram of fat!! 

For more product information and more about Newman's Own Organics visit them at their Website or Facebook. 

Now thanks to Newman's Own Organics one lucky winner will receive 4 of their yummy snacks,  Salted Pretzel Sticks, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fat Free Fig Newmans and Sour Cherry Licorice!! Plus they will add a special surprise to your package!! 

Giveaway is open to US only, must be 18+ years old! Good luck everyone!!

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SmartMune Review & GIVEAWAY

I'll be completely honest, I hate taking pills!! I'm the type that when trying to swallow the tiniest pill I feel like my throat is closing in and I'm going to choke - yes I'm a complete baby when it comes to taking medicine!! So when asked to review the SmartMune I was totally giving this one over to Chad, but in the end I put on my big girl panties and tried them out as I really wanted to see how well it worked!

How it Works:

"SmartMune is an all-natural nutritional supplement that primes the body's immune system. Credible research published in peer-reviewed science and medical journals demonstrates the safety and efficacy of SmartMune."

When you take SmartMune as directed you can:

• Primes and Strengthens your body's key immune responses.

• Activates billions of innate immune cells that are a major part of your body's natural defenses.

• Mobilizes immune cells to protect against the harmful effects of stress.

• Improves vigor and mental clarity while reducing fatigue and tension.

• Primes white blood cells so they are ready for action.

• A natural solution to help maintain health and wellness.

• Mobilizes your innate immune system to help keep the body healthy.

• Helps activate and directs key immune cells to support the effectiveness of your immune system.

• Supports a healthy immune system helping you enjoy your busy life.

• Promotes healthy energy levels by priming your immune system.

• Primes key immune cells to help protect against the harmful effects of physical or lifestyle stress.

• Mobilize key immune cells with Wellmune to help support your family’s immune systems in an “out of control” world.

I am always getting sick from a common cold to the flu, it always seem to fall onto me. With a daughter that has Type 1 Diabetes I really can't afford to get sick and possibly pass anything along to her so I try my best to take my vitamins and exercise. So even though taking pills isn't my strong suit, I was anxious to see how it worked. 

I started taking the SmartMune a little over 2 weeks ago and I can tell you I already feel 100% better. I'm a work at home mom, kids on summer break and not to mention we just moved, so yes it's been stressful around my house lately. But with taking the SmartMune I feel less tired, more energetic! Since I've been taking the SmartMune I feel like I have accomplished more on housework and here on the blog. I've not had any bad side effects which is another great plus in my book.

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing Review & GIVEAWAY

Whether your a newbie or veteran couponer, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing Book is a must read! With today's economy couponing has become more and more "popular". Some coupon to simply save their family money, some may go to the extreme, and some may even say couponing is a sport these days. Either way couponing has broadened beyond your Sunday paper. Stores are forever changing and things have become more confusing than ever.



The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Couponing includes:

• Understanding couponing basics
• Tips on finding and cashing in on coupons
• Advice on multiple savings offers, money-back coupons, and rewards programs
• The latest info on deal-of-the-day sites, rebates, and other online coupon options
• How to best plan and organize coupons

I get asked hundreds of times daily on just HOW do you coupon? You may follow a blog and go for the deals the blogger post but most really don't understand how some things at the stores work, and the book explains everything for you and is simply easy to understand and a great read! 

I started really couponing almost 2 years ago and I literally just threw myself into it. I didn't know store policies, didn't understand the first thing about Register Rewards or coupons doubling, it was a whole new world for me. I took baby steps and learned a little as I went on and over time finally got the hang of things. I still to this day don't claim to know everything about couponing. I do wish I had had The Complete Idiot's Guide to Couponing book to read over when I first started out, things would have made a whole lot or more sense in the beginning. 

As I was reading the book I learned several things I didn't know myself and a couple "Oh yea that's what it is" moments, such as store "loss leaders". 
I don't want to give to much of the book away but it's a great book on how to coupon, couponing ethically, coupon and stockpile organization. 

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GoPicnic Review & GIVEAWAY

I was given the great pleasure in reviewing a couple items from GoPicnic.com

I chose to review the Tuna & Crackers and Turkey stick & Crunch Meals.

A little more about gopicnic:

"GoPicnic has revolutionized the concept of boxed meals, offering nutritionally balanced, shelf-stable, ready-to-eat boxed lunches and meal boxes that require no refrigeration, heating, or preparation. No bigger than a hardcover novel, GoPicnic boxed meals are easy to transport in a laptop bag, backpack, or handbag, and are meant to be enjoyed anywhere, anytime.

Each GoPicnic meal box is packed with palate-pleasing foods from premium brands. Plus, all of GoPicnic’s delicious foods are made with clean ingredients, which means they contain no trans fats, no high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), no added monosodium glutamate (MSG), and no artificial flavors or colors. GoPicnic’s high-quality ingredients are clearly labeled on the packaging of each box lunch, so even people with special diets, including all-natural, gluten-free, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan, can enjoy GoPicnic boxed lunches when they’re on the go"

My family is always on the go and sometimes fast food is our only choice for lunch or dinner, so I was super excited to try out the gopicnic ready to eat meals. Besides the taste the convince of them has to be on of my favorite things. Everything you need is right there in the little box. No need for refrigeration, can easily be thrown in your purse, lunch box or a child's school bag.
GoPicnic has a wide selection of meals ranging from vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher. But please check ALL food labels as all the meals are not gluten - free.

Our Ready to go meals included:

Tuna & Crackers Meal:

GoPicnic Lemon Pepper Tuna Spread

Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Crackers

Sweet Perry Orchards Trek Trio Fruit & Nut Mix

Sweet Perry Orchards Natural Applesauce

Endangered Species Dark Chocolate Square

Turkey Stick & Crunch:

Old Wisconsin Turkey Snack Stick

Popchips Barbeque Potato Chips

Niagara Natural Tropical Fruit Bites

Sweet Perry Orchards Baja Blend Fruit & Nut Mix

Enjoy Life Double Chocolate Cookie

Once our little meals arrived we all sat and sampled everything in the boxes. There were several favorites such as the Turkey stick, Popchips, Trek Trio mix and more. The kids didn't much care for the lemon pepper Tuna as I was rather pleased with it. To each his own taste buds, right? 

The GoPicnic meals would be great for Chad to take to work for his lunch or a quick lunch for me when I'm running around doing everything for everybody!!

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bh Cosmetics 120 Color Palette Review & GIVEAWAY

To be honest I rarely wear make up. I'm a busy mom, which life consists of working from home and taking whichever kid to wherever they may need to go so putting on my "face" falls low on the list of things to do. 

As women we all like to get "dolled" up every now and then so I was super excited to get the chance to review the bh Cosmetics 120 Palette 5th Edition.

I'm no make up pro by any means but it doesn't take an expert to pick out the difference between good quality make up and the dust they call make up. I was pleasantly surprised at how great the bh Cosmetics eye shadow turned out to be. I'm very dark skinned so I have to put a heavy coat on to make most eye shadow stand out. Sadly I can work on my eye make up for 30 minutes and still be told it doesn't look like I have any eye shadow on. So it was very surprising to be able to apply eye shadow that you can actually see and it only take just a few minutes for the finished look. 

I let my preteen daughter try out the eye shadow to see how it fairs on lighter skin. To be 12 years old I think she did a great job by herself and it looks great. 

One of my favorite things about the bh Cosmetics eye shadow palette is all the awesome colors are right there together. You don't have to search for several different individual eye shadow cases, everything is right at your fingertips. So it's to go from one look to another in no time and with less to carry along. 

It's also nice with having 5 girls and myself, there is a color for everyone. Some colors are to bold for my daughters that yet are perfect for me. So everyone is happy with the bh Cosmetics Palette.

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Guria Beachwear Review & GIVEAWAY

Are you ready for swimsuit season? Soaking up the sun and splashing in the water? I know I am and I was given the great pleasure to review Guria Beachwear!

I'll admit after having 3 kids when picking out a swimsuit I go for comfort and cover up! I think it's drilled in our heads once we have children, sexy is out of the picture. Once you try Guria Beachwear that thought will be no longer. I chose to review the Bonfire - Padded Bandeau & Draped Scoop swimsuit. The fabric feels fabulous! It's made with 85% Nylon and 15% Spandex. It comes with removable top straps, giving you a different look however you wear it. 

My swimsuit came in this super cute and handy drawstring bag. We go camping and out on the boat a lot during the summer, so the little bag is convient for me to either keep my swimsuit in or some nessacieties I may need on the boat.

I love the vibrant red of my swimsuit. I'm dark skinned so the rich red gives me a really nice skin tone. Besides the total comfort of the swimsuit what I love most it the removable tie straps at the top. Some days I'm feeling more adventurous and wanna go strapless but I'm always in need of support as well. Let's face it once you have kids things seem to go "south"!! =) 

Sadly this isn't me in the picture but lucky for everyone including myself I'm not showing off a picture of me!! 

Now one lucky Extreme Southern Couponing fan will win their very own Guria Beachwear Swimsuit!!

Good Luck Everyone!!

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