Made from Earth - Organic Night Cream Review and Giveaway

Made From Earth is a company that uses certified organic ingredients in their beauty / personal care products. You can read more about why certified organic products are important and find out more about the company HERE. Made From Earth is a company.

Made From Earth reached out to me and offered to ship a sample of their Olive Night Cream. I love trying green products and quickly responded.

I received the product very quickly and was immediately impressed with the packaging. The jar is a deep green, glass pot and the product is labeled both on the side.  The pot is definitely higher quality than that of most products available for purchase ( many times containers are plastic).

Now I do have to confess that I do not use night cream - this is for normal to dry skin and my skin is extremely oily. If I wear night cream my face is totally broken out when I wake up. (I use treatments instead). My hands however are very, very dry and I am constantly putting on lotion so have been using this as a luxurious hand cream.....

Olive oil is a wonderful moisturizer and it is natural so this is something I feel good about putting. I love this cream - just a little dab works wonders. It moisturizes but does not burn or sting and without leaving greasiness or oiliness on the skin.

It is the perfect size to keep on my desk. Even with frequent re-application, this jar should last at least 6 months, if not for an entire year. This is a product I would purchase. At $39.99 it is more on the expensive side but truly a small bit goes a LONG way so I believe that this would be an economically sound purchase.

Visit Made From Earth to read more about their other quality natural and organic products including body lotion, facial treatments, soap, shampoo and conditioners.

Thanks to Made From Earth, I also have an Olive Night Cream to share with my readers. To enter for your chance to win, please read the rules and fill out the form below:

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Disclosure - I received a product to review. I did not receive compensation for this post and all opinions expressed are my own.

CHILDREN'S ADVIL coupon

Flu season is upon us!

Children's Advil^® is there to offer the relief ! Children's Advil^®provides up to 8-hours of fever relief in just one dose, relieving fever faster and keeping it down longer to help kids get back to feeling like kids again.

Click below or an online coupon link for Children's Advil.

https://childrens.advil.com/childrens-advil-coupons-form/108 

Dye-free Infants’ Advil® is available for children ages 6-23 months and Children’s Advil® is available for ages 2-11 in four great liquid suspension flavors including Grape, Blue Raspberry, Fruit and Dye-Free White Grape, as well as convenient Grape Chewables.
(Please check with your physician before administering medication to children).
This coupon was provided to me to share with my readers by MyBlogSpark

Progresso Giveaway winner

Congrats to Jim Taylor - the randomly selected winner of the Progresso giveaway!  Jim, I have emailed you for your contact info.

Big G Cereals and Target - Retro giveaway

I love anything retro or retro inspired!   I love mementos and trinkets from 20's to the 80's - it is fascinating to look at the changes over time.  I love imagining what life must have been like in prior generations and compare it to my life today.

So let's talk 80's - I was actually a teen in the 80's and don't have to imagine anything.  I fondly remember big hair, bright colors, legwarmers, shoulder pads, parachute pants, over the top prints and much, much more.  The 80's were a blast!

General Mills recently has gone nostalgic also........

Big G cereals have brought back their "Retro" themed packaging, 80´s style. Big G cereals will be channeling their Retro roots and to help celebrate, they have partnered with Atari®, bringing classic 80´s games like Asteroids, Missile Command and Centipede to your breakfast table.
Collect all 5 different packages that include totally radical Atari Activities on the back of each box; available exclusively at Target starting February through mid-March.


Participating Big G cereals include: 
Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (17 oz.)
Lucky Charms® (16 oz.)
Honey Nut Cheerios® (17 oz.)
Cheerios® (18 oz.)
Cocoa Puffs® (16.5 oz.)


It is also Atari's 80'th anniversary this year!  Be sure to check out GrocerySavvy.com and test your online Atari gaming skills at Asteroids while also entering in a sweepstakes for chance to win Target gift cards and Atari merchandise.


Check out General Mills at the following: 
General Mill´s Website: http://bit.ly/RetroAtari
Big G Cereals Website: http://bit.ly/BigGRetroBGC
Atari Website: http://bit.ly/BigGRetroAtari
Target Website: http://bit.ly/BigGRetroTarget

Thanks to Big G I have one prize pack to giveaway to one of my readers.  To enter



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Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills, Atari and Target through MyBlogSpark.

Lactose Free Yoplait - Giveaway

A few years ago I figured out that I was lactose intolerant.  I researched this issue and was really was surprised with what I discovered.  Wikipedia has some interesting and comprehensive information on lactose intolerance but what is really fascinating is the map that demonstrates that there are cultural ties to those that have lactose intolerance.  In the Northern hemisphere, where dairy has been consumed for centuries, there is a lower incidence, but in countries / continents in the southern hemisphere, it is much more common (the further south you go, the higher the incidence rate).  I am Italian and approximately 40% - 60% of this population is lactose intolerant.

Being lactose intolerant does not stop me from eating dairy - I love cheese and refuse to give it up.  I also love ice cream, milk, and yogurt.  Milk and ice cream bother me the most - for milk I will substitute with soy and ice cream I eat knowing I will later suffer the consequences.  As long as I do not overdo it, I can eat cheese yogurt with little difficulty.  Miss E. is lactose intolerant also but yogurt by itself can really bother her. She gets upset because there are certain foods she wants to eat but she knows that she will get a stomach ache if she does.

Avoiding dairy may help minimize uncomfortable side effects, but as a parent, I want to make sure that my kids are getting proper nutrition.  It is especially important to me that my girls, who are in their formative years, get enough calcium.   It is crucial to get enough calcium for bone development (especially for girls, who are more susceptible to osteoporosis later in life).  Dairy is an excellent source of calcium so eliminating it from our diet is not something I am supportive of.

According to the National Institute of Health, when dairy is avoided, there are lower intakes of calcium and vitamin D in the diet, both of which are important bone building nutrients often found in dairy. Avoiding dairy can create higher risk for osteoporosis.  (As someone who has suffered from the side effects from a severe Vitamin D deficiency I am pretty passionate about this.)

February is actually National Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month (who knew?)..... Just in time, Yoplait has announced its new Yoplait® Lactose Free yogurt. Inspired by my favorite yogurt -  original Yoplait - the Lactose Free variety comes in four delicious flavors - Strawberry, Peach, French Vanilla and Cherry .  It also:
- contains 50% of the recommended Daily Value of calcium, with vitamins A and D in every cup.
- contains no artificial sweeteners
- can be used in some of your favorite recipes.

I like that this is something I can eat, but even more so, something that I can give my daughter - this is something that she can enjoy without the same consequences of ingesting lactose.   Instead of feeling deprived of one of her favorite treats, she can eat this like everyone else :)    (I am writing about my personal experiences and sharing my personal opinion.  If you think that you may be lactose intolerant or have already been diagnosed, please talk to a medical professional before making any major changes in diet.)

Want to find out more? Check out the following links:
Yoplait Website http://my.yoplait.com/LactoseFree2
Yoplait Facebook Page http://on.fb.me/LactoseFree2FB
Yoplait Twitter Page http://bit.ly/LactoseFree2TW

 Interested in trying Yoplait Lactose Free?  Be one of the first....... Click here to enjoy a coupon for $0.30 off Yoplait Lactose Free, which is new to grocer's shelves.  You can also enter the giveaway below.  One lucky winner will win a fun prize pack.

*The coupon offer for Yoplait Lactose Free yogurt is not valid in some states, including Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.

Your prize pack will contain: 

• A VIP coupon to purchase Yoplait Lactose Free yogurt 
• Lunch tote 
• 2 Gel packs
• Individual bowl 
• Spoon

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Betty Crocker Coupons - while supplies last!

A quick savings treat to share with Momanthology.com readers.....

o You can visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/4d61/ to download a printable *coupon for 85 cents off when you buy ONE BOX of Fun da-middles Cupcake Mix.

 o You can also visit http://bit.ly/cookiescoupon to download a printable coupon for 75 cents off when you buy ONE POUCH of Betty Crocker Molasses Cookie Mix.

Disclosure:  I received this information and the coupon offer from Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark.


 

Pillsbury Ready To Bake Shape Cookies (Disney) - Giveaway

I love to bake from scratch but sometimes I just don't have the time.  My kids love to bake so when we are short on time, ready to bake cookies are perfect.   For Ms. N's birthday she wanted a cookie cake.  Instead of spending $10 at the store, we bought Pillsbury ready to bake chocolate chip cookie dough, rolled it over a large, round baking stone and baked.  We did this for a fraction of the cost, plus the kids got to helo and it tasted great!

If you want to bake but are also short on time, Pillsbury has several varieties of ready to bake cookie dough.  For something extra fun, Pillsbury has introduced Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies in fun Disney Characters.  Simply preheat the oven, place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake!  These are great in a rush.  we actually also like to decorate ours when we are done, but you can also eat them plain.

• Quick and convenient, Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies are ready to enjoy in 8-10 minutes and can be found at your local grocer
• Celebrate the holiday with your family´s favorite Disney characters, including Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses Belle, Cinderella and Tiana.

While supplies last you can print out a coupon for $1.00 on your next purchase of Pillsbury Ready to Bake! Shape Cookies (Disney); US and while supplies last.

Thanks to Pillsbury I received a great prize pack that included a product coupon, Pillsbury branded Cookie Jar, Oven Mitt and a metal cookie spatula.  I have a similar prize pack to share with my readers.  Simply reply with your favorite type of Pillsbury ready to bake cookies.  

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Disclosure: The VIP coupon, prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark.

Stanley Home Products - Review

Stanley Home Products is a company that has been providing quality products for the home since 1931.  As a leader in home care, Stanley

In 1931, Stanley Home Products (SHP) was founded by Frank Stanley Beveridge and Catherine O'Brien in Westfield, Massachusetts. They envisioned an opportunity for people to start their own business with a small investment, selling products that people use everyday. This vision became Stanley Home Products - a direct selling company offering the highest-quality household cleaners, brushes, and mops.

Stanley Home Products....providing a lucrative home-based business opportunity, unparalleled product quality, convenient personal service, and exceptional value since 1931.

With Stanley Home Products, "Your Success Begins at Home"

If you are interested in starting your own business, Stanley Home Products also offers the opportunity to work as a representative. With Stanley Home Products, you earn 35% on every item you sell, and you can do so in a variety of ways. Whether through one-on-one sales, hosting Stanley Home house parties, or selling via the internet, “Your Success Begins At Home.” Start here for your Stanley Home adventure: http://www.shponline.com/english/opportunity.asp

I was able to review the Aqua Clean Concentrate and the G-X disinfectant

Aqua Clean Concentrate

I do not hand wash often but now that we have a basin in the laundry room (huge thanks to my DH and Father-in-Law), I will probably hand wash more.   What I loved about this product is that it was a very generous size and highly concentrated, so this is a fantastic value.  The bottle is very large and should last me a lifetime.....or several years at the very least.

The texture of the concentrate is dense for a laundry soap.  A capful is all you need.  This cleaned very well and I loved the fresh scent! 

G-X Disinfectant

This is an aerosol disinfectant spray that is designed help kill more than a dozen harmful germs and viruses, including Influenza A.  Again, the bottle is very generously sized and is a great value.  The scent is a light, fresh and clean.   It works to rid the air of odors and disinfects surfaces.  There currently is a sale for 2 bottles. 

You can read reviews from others HERE.

Need more information?  http://www.shponline.com/

Follow on twitter at http://www.twitter.com/StanleyHomeProd

Fan on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StanleyHomeProducts





Disclosure:  I received products for review purposes.  I did not receive any compensation for this post.  For more information on this site and on my posting practices, please refer to the disclosure policy at the bottom of the page. 

Fuller Products - Review

Over the last few months I have had the opportunity to review a variety of Fuller Products.  These are reasonably prices (and generously sized!) cleaning and home care products.  You may be familiar with the Fuller name for their quality hairbrushes but Fuller but offers much, much more.  I was also familiar with Fuller as I owned some of their jewelry cleaning products:

Selling more than 2,000 products, here are some of the items:
Household Cleaning Aids
Industrial Cleaners
Polishes & Wax Products
Cotton & Synthetic Mops Floor
Brushes & Brooms
Stainless Steel Sponges
Twisted Wire
Brushes & Swabs
Personal Care Brushes
 Lotions and Fragrances
Hair Care Aids
Made-to-order Products
Industrial Brushes

Headquartered in Kansas, The Fuller Brush Company has been a part of keeping North American homes clean for generations, with high-quality cleaning solutions and hand-finished goods. With their status as an American cultural niche stretching back decades, the Fuller Brush Company works to make "The best products of their kind in the world”, by following three simple rules: “Make it work. Make it last. Guarantee it no matter what.”

Here are some of the products I have reviewed:

Original Stone Cleaner:

I found that most products cannot effectively clean the slate around my fireplace, both on the mantle and on the floor, leaving a dull finish and potentially ruining the finish of the stone.

HIGHLIGHTS
• Preserves natural beauty of stone
• One step: Cleans, Polishes & Protects
• Safe for marble & granite

This cleaner is fabulous - it effectively cleans and polishes, leaving a nice, light shine.  I loved that this took just a little bit - with the large size of the product, at just $3.99 USD (Feb 2012), this is a fantastic value! 

Find out more and order HERE.

The Fuller Original Wood Floor Care is a product designed to give both shine and protection to your floor in one step. 

To use simply clean your floors prior.  Once floors are clean,
apply the product to the floor using the recommended method and then use a clean, damp mop to polish by spreading evenly over the floor

• Long-lasting lustrous shine
• Durable protection
• For sealed wood & laminate flooring

This is also very affordable at just $4.79 USD (Feb-2012)

This is so easy to use - it is quick and works wonderfully.  If you have wood or laminate floors, this is a product that is practical and effective.

Find our more and order HERE.

 

Have fun browsing the vast selection of Fuller products.  with over 2000 products to chose from, you are sure to find something you love.  While you are there check out Special Offers or Order a Catalog.  You can also find Fuller products at these fine retailers.

Disclosure:  I received products for review purposes.  I did not receive compensation for this post.  For more information on this blog and on my posting practices, please refer to the disclosure policy at the bottom of this page.

More winners!

Winners - You have 2 days to claim your prize:

Jay Low - Cover Your Hair
Jay, I sent you a message on facebook

Erica C., Lisa, Susan S. and Kim C. - Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks
I have emailed all the winners

Zesty Wonderland - My True Nature
I have your mailing information and have sent it to the sponsor :)

Rebecca M. - Sam's Club
I emailed you

Congrats to all....