NCircle's 3 Halloween DVD Review and Giveaway Information

The Bragging Mommy is having yet ANOTHER cool giveaway!   Kim reviewed a few of DVDs that NCircle sent her: Halloween stories from Sid the Science Kid, Word World, and Cat in the Hat!

Those videos look so fun, and I know my son would LOVE to have them.  Wouldn't yours?  Well, head on over to The Bragging Mommy and enter for yourselves!  I am keeping my fingers crossed that I win!!  Good luck...

~Kim

PS: NCircle Entertainment specializes in the distribution of quality children and family entertainment.  Check them out at their web site, on Facebook, on YouTube, and on Twitter!  Fun for families!!

Influenster Naturals VoxBox: Product Review # 1 -- GEODEO

I have tried some of the items that came in the VoxBox I blogged about here.  But, there is one in particular that I felt compelled to write about ASAP.  It is the GEODEO, a natural deodorant plus 'Detox Complex'.  The claim of the product is "...keeping you fresh for 24-hour odor protection."

When I put this deodorant on my underarms the first time, I had just shaved and it was in the evening before bed.  I woke up the next morning, and things seemed just fine--no smell, no sweating under the arms, etc.  I put more on before dressing to get me through the rest of the day, and it felt/smelled like it was working.  It was about 85 degrees outside, I didn't work/exercise too hard, so I wasn't perspiring too, too much.  Then, I used it again after a shower, in the evening.  I put it on before I went to bed so it would have time to "sink in", if you know what I mean.  I woke like before: without smell or perspiration.  So, I put more on before I dressed.  But, this time it was 95 degrees outside (usually our normal spring/summer/fall weather)...  I worked at my son's preschool for 3+ hours and 18 kids in an air conditioned room.  An hour or so in, I got a whiff of this odor.  I thought I had walked past "the smelly kid in class" (yes, a quote from Adam Sandler's Big Daddy movie) or something!  NO WAY!  It was me!!!  I have a BIG issue with not smelling like body odor or sweat or what not.  But, it was me that had an odor!!  NOT GOOD!!!

I have stopped using this product.   It is too bad because I was so excited about it.  When I opened the VoxBox and read about the products, this is the first one that jumped out at me that I needed to try THAT DAY!!  Bummer...  For me, it does not stand up to it's promise of '24-hour odor protection, keeping you fresh'...  It kept me stinky...

So, I definitely am not a fan of the GEODEO deodorant in Island scent.  If you are one of the few that either don't sweat or whose sweat don't stink, then this could be the product for you.  Nevertheless, it is NOT the one for me.  Secret Solid, here I come.  I've missed you...

~Kim

We Got a Released Puppy from Canine Companions for Independence (and our new HOUSE RULES)

Well, we got a puppy about 4 months ago.  Her name is Cindylu (after the Grinch character Cindylu Who)!!  Isn't she adorable??

She was released from Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) - Northwest Region because she had an overbite.  Poor little thing: they extracted all of her bottom baby teeth in hopes that her lower jaw would catch up to her maxilla.  Well, that didn't happen!  She needs to have her lower canines filed down and filled.  That was only the beginning.  She was just spayed (per our agreement with CCI) on Tuesday.  Then, a few weeks ago, she apparently ate the insides of a stuffed dog toy and made her/our life miserable for a couple of days.  Possible surgery there, but thank goodness she hacked it all up and is fine now--$1000 later. :)  And, she had to have dental surgery to file down her lower canines, so they would not jam into her upper palate. 

Well, the reason for this post is because we made a crazy, crazy decision to get a 3 month old puppy the same month our son, Anderson,  turned 4 years old!  Bad, bad combination...  We love Cindylu; we love Anderson.  However, the two of them together causes a lot of chaos in the house.  When he's by himself, he does well.  When he's not there, Cindylu is great.  So, we had to come up with a compromise.  Discipline the kid AND train the dog.  Impossible?  Maybe...

Here is a list (feel free to use it for yourself) that my husband and I made up for Anderson and how he should treat the animals. (By the way, we also have a 9 year old Lab, Audie, and two cats!!)  Let me know what you think!

Influenster Naturals VoxBox 2012

So, I went on to Influenster's website because of a recommendation I got from a fellow You Tuber (yes I did makeup videos there, and I am taking a break for awhile to try to find whether I like blogging or videoing better).  She had said it was this cool site where you can possibly get products to review for free.  So, I logged on and tried it out.  Here are some FYIs about the company:

1.  It's a free program.
2.  You take various 'surveys' to earn badges, which, in turn, helps you towards being chosen to receive a VoxBox.  You apparently want to get as many badges as possible.
3.  Badges are related to the lifestyles of people they want to attract (including Blogger, You Tuber, Health Nut, Moms, etc.).
4.  If you have used any of the items that they have already sent out to other chosen subscribers, you have a better chance of getting chosen yourself if you review and recommend/not recommend those products on their site.
5.  Though I have been having some issues getting on their site recently, go check Influenster out yourself and sign up if you think you may want to be a part of something like this... 

So, with all that said, I was chosen to receive the Naturals VoxBox 2012--I had been selected to 'test, evaluate, and recommend' these fun products. 

Here are the items I received in the box:

~The Original Dish Drying Mat
~LypSyl Intense Protection LypMoisturizer
~EBOOST
~CleanWell Individual Hand Sanitizer Wipes
~GEODEO
~Nectresse
~SheaMoisture Shea, Chamomile & Argan Baby Bar Soap (soothes eczema)

Here are some pictures:

So, I have a little while to test these products out.  Keep checking back for product reviews and evaluations!!  I've already got a few in the pipeline... :)

-Kim

Purse Perfector Purse Organizer Review and Giveaway

I love giveaways and I always want to share these possible "freebies" when I come across them!  Over at The Bragging Mommy, they are hosting a Purse Protector giveaway!  I have always wanted one of these things, but just haven had the chance to grab one...  Here's what they look like:

To try to win yourself one of these, go to The Bragging Mommy and enter yourself!! :)

Good luck!!

Kim


PS: You can enter this giveaway until September 14 @10:00 am MST.

The Candy Store Accessories GIVEAWAY

This cool blog, Real Moms Real Views, is hosting a giveaway for accessories from The Candy Store.  

The Candy Store is giving away a coin purse, cosmetic pouch, and mirror in mint chip to one Real Moms Real Views reader.  Here are some pics for you:
 

These accessories are "ultra-light, ultra-durable, eye-popping-bright Silicone; and, each style features a super-smooth texture, stainless steel frame and oversized 'gumball' closure."  They are so cute and so easy to use!

Go here to see the entry guidelines.

And, please don't forget to follow my blog and Pinterest!  I would appreciate it! :)  Good luck!

-Kim

Fun Facts About My Hubby and Me!!

So, I am continuing my research about all things blogging.  I ran into this cute "get to know me" factaire (a fact questionnaire) and though that this might help to get to know me a bit better.  Comment if you have any questions!! :)

-Kim

Fun Facts About My Hubby & Me

(Idea stolen from Bre's Blog)

Did you go to the same school?

Not at all.  Though we went to high schools in the same great metro area, we met through a totally different avenue: match.com!!

Where is the furthest you have traveled as a couple?

We went to Jamaica for out honeymoon.  We have also traveled to Colorado and Minnesota together.  I would love to take him and my son to my birthplace, Guam USA.

Who has the worst temper?

I certainly do.  The hubsters has this motto he lives by "Choose your battles!"  I hate that saying because I am a confrontational person!  But, needless to say, he has rubbed off on me after 10 years together and I have learned to do the same... :)

Who does the cooking?

I do most of the cooking; he does ALL of the barbequing!!

Who is more social?

I am the social butterfly.  Ha ha...  We definitely compliment each others' personalities when it comes to being social,

Who is the neat freak?

Neither of us.  I am a Virgo, so I am organized.  But, luckily, not to a freakish level!

Who hogs the bed?

Our dog, Audie!! :)  All jokes aside, we have a King bed and there is enough room for the both of us to be comfortable.

Who wakes up earlier?

On work days, the hubby wakes up at 4am.  On off days, I am the one who wakes up the earliest: dogs and a ready-to-go 4-year old do not help with this either! :)

Where was your first date?

This terrific restaurant called Bandera.  Then, we went to see Scream 2 or 3 (I can't remember).

How long did it take you to get serious?

 After 2 weeks, I knew!  (And, I think he did, too.)

Who eats more?

The hubsters eats more because he is a big guy (6+ inches taller than me).  He needs that food otherwise he is a cranky dude...

Who does laundry?

Me = mine, Me = our son's, Him = his own

Well, I guess that's that.  If I can find or think of any more get to know me questions, I will post them.

How about you?  Re-post this with your own answers, and leave the link in the comments section.  I would love to hear your stories!! 

-Kim