Monday, November 3, 2014

Cozy Comfy Baby Giveaway

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Welcome to the Cozy Comfy Baby Giveaway!

Hosted by: Dividing by Zero

Sponsored By: Baby Munchkin Boutique & Eco Nuts

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Baby Munchkin Boutique is a great Etsy shop that's packed to the rafters with some of the most adorable baby gear you've ever seen! With items like receiving blankets, headbands and hairclips, car seat canopies, bowties, nursing covers, wipes cases, and more, it's the perfect place to go to find one-of-a-kind baby shower gifts – or something for your own little one!
Tara from Dividing by Zero got to check out one of Baby Munchkin Boutique's super-comfy receiving blankets – see what her son Taylor thought of it by reading her review here!

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Eco Nuts is the place to go for all your eco-friendly laundry and household cleaning product needs. Eco Nuts Organic Soap Nuts are the only soap nuts to go through a USDA approved sterilization process for consumer protection. Soap Nuts aren't actually nuts at all (so they're safe for people with nut allergies), but rather berry shells that contain a natural soap called saponin. And their packaging is eco-friendly too: they use recycled cardboard for their dry goods, and aluminum (which can be recycled over and over again) for their liquid products.
Check out Tara's review to learn more about Eco Nuts and see what she thought of Eco Nuts Organic Baby Laundry Soap!

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And now for the Giveaway!

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One lucky reader is going to get to check out products from BOTH of these great companies! The winner will receive $15 in credit to spend at Baby Munchkin Boutique as well as a 10 oz. bottle of Eco Nuts Organic Baby Laundry Soap (enough for 30 regular washes or 60 HE washes)! This giveaway ($27.99 total ARV) is open worldwide and will end November 6, 2014 (11:59pm EST).

Everyone wants to keep their baby extra cozy comfy warm. MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!



DISCLOSURE: Tara from Dividing by Zero received items complimentary for review purposes; all opinions expressed are her own. Dividing by Zero and participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

$350 AMAZON GC GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the Fan's Choice $350 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!
Hosted by ~ All About Parents
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This giveaway will run from November 3rd - November 17th 4:00 am
Deb asked her fan's what was the next giveaway they wanted. Gift cards or money was the number one thing. So Deb from All About Parents made it happen!
There's a lot of amazing bloggers joining in on this giveaway! Make sure you show them some extra special love!
This should cover some Christmas presents or what ever else you want or need!
I hope everyone has fun and good luck!
Enjoy!

Oh boy I could get a big chunk of my gifts off of my Amazon wish list with this. I hope one of my readers win this. 
MarksvilleandMe wishes everyone who enters Good Luck!





Disclosure: Deb from All About Parents is sponsoring this giveaway herself , If you should have any questions about this giveaway please feel free to ask. In no way is this giveaway associated with Amazon, Facebook or any other social media site you might see it on. Thanks for participating!

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Limm iPhone Armband Review




Product Description

Fully adjustable armband allows you to enjoy all your device's features (compatible with iPhone 5/5S/5C/4/4S and Samsung S4) while keeping it secure, protected and accessible during a run, workout or other exercises. Exactly as seen in the pictures.

Product Features: 
- Access all your device's buttons and features
- Insert/remove device quickly and conveniently
- Elastic Velcro strap stays tightly and securely attached to your arm
- Lycar and Neoprene case is very lightweight and provides comfort
- Protection against heavy sweating as well as light rain
- Front/back screen protectors
- Key holder
- Hand-washable

PLEASE NOTICE:
1- Armband is compatible with iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 4 and 4s (all of these without a case).
2- Armband is compatible with iPod Touch 4 / 5 (without a case).
3- Armband fits ARM SIZES of 10-3/4" to 16-1/8" in circumference.


MarksvilleandMe reviews Limm iPhone Armband


The Limm iPhone Armband is true to it's size dimensions and has very little give. This did not fit me at all, but fit my 11 year old quite well. I am sure my older daughter could use it but she already has one for her iPhone. My 11 year old is happy to finally have one all her own. Now she says she can run without worrying about dropping her iPod. 

The downside is that you do have to remove your case from your equipment before using so if you are like us and have the really protective cases this isn't always easy to do. The perfect running arm bad would take that all into account to bring us the best product ever. 

Until then we deal with what is out there and for those who are on the thinner side, the Limm iPhone Armband is a great choice. 

You can purchase Limm iPhone Armband on Amazon.

You can find our more about Limm on:
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Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review an item or service for you please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Mom's Journey: Practical Tips for Raising Kids Review + Giveaway



Product Description

All parents know the drill; lay on the baby talk thick and make sure children stay young for as long as possible. One look at Limor Friedman’s three successful daughters would have anyone believing that her and Mr. Friedman stuck by the same parenting ‘rule book’ to the letter when, in reality, they threw it out of the window as soon each child was born. Having proudly paved their own way of parenting, Friedman is urging others to do the same in her powerful new book. 

‘Mom’s Journey’ offers hundreds of tips on raising kids the stress-free way while maintaining a career and balancing life’s other ever-changing demands. Friedman’s model involves no shouting, no unnecessary stress, a lot of love and the key ingredient – no conforming to the belief that the ‘common way’ is necessarily the right way. 

“We found raising our three daughters to be very easy – and not many parents can say that!” admits Friedman. “We made a pact that we’d pave our own way and not conform to the ‘common way’ just because we assumed it worked. In fact, we discovered that many of our own strategies were more successful and simpler. For example, we skipped the baby talk and always spoke to our baby daughters as if they understood each word. The doctor was amazed at how quickly their communications skills developed; with our daughters forming their first words aged just seven months!” says Friedman. 

Continuing, “Most books on parenting are written by psychologists, but mine was written from the heart and experience. Our over-riding message is one of really shaping parenting into something you can own and, in the process, not wasting time or making mistakes in the pursuit of the norm. You’d be amazed how enjoyable and simple raising kids can be!” 

The book’s content was drawn from eighteen years of experience, and typed on an iPhone in a diner as Friedman’s youngest daughter attended gym class. 

“This is probably the only full-length book to have been written on a mobile device. All I had to do was recall memories and strategy; before I knew it I had a book. It’s chock-full of tips that parents can deploy no matter how young or old their children are. Ultimately, we nudged our daughters in the right direction and they figured out their own path in life. By reading my book, your kids can do the same,” she adds. 


MarksvilleandMe reviews Mom's Journey: Practical Tips for 

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Mom's Journey: Practical Tips for Raising Kids read easy but she has only been a parent for 15 years I would like to revisit how well she thinks she has raised her children when they reach about 23. 

The ideas and suggestions are good but are just what most good parents do. This would be great for new moms starting out, or even if it is an older mom starting over again with another batch of children. It happens. Many of my friends thought they were done having children and have found themselves beginning the journey all over again. 

Always remember no one is perfect we all make mistakes, take one moment at a time. Life is too short not to take time for your family. Love them always and keep them close to your heart no matter how far they wander. A strong loving parent is a great start which can lead to  a hardworking, independent grownup. Happy Parenting!

You can purchase  Mom's Journey: Practical Tips for Raising Kids on Amazon.

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Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review a product or service please contact us at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.

Hydracentials Slim And Sporty 16 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Review



Product Description


The Hydracentials Slim and Sporty 16 oz Double Wall Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle is perfect for use at the gym, at the office, around your house and anywhere you need to take your beverage of choice with you. The loop at the top provides an extra convenient way to carry, or can hook onto backpacks or carabineers.

Made from durable and sturdy PREMIUM QUALITY 18/8 FOOD GRADE STAINLESS STEEL, this Hydracentials Slim and Sporty 16 ounce water bottle is a great eco friendly sports bottle. This double wall insulated water bottle is PERFECT for carrying while walking, hiking, camping, use at the gym or just on the go- as it fits great in most car cup holders. No more spills and messes while driving!

Ditch those plastic water bottles! GO HEALTHY with this BPA Free, FOOD GRADE stainless steel water bottle that holds a large capacity of liquids 16 fluid ounces and no longer worry about toxins and chemicals leaching into your beverage. Drink crisp, clean, healthy and refreshing drinks from Your Hydracentials Water Bottle every time.



MarksvilleandMe reviews Hydracentials Slim And Sporty 

16 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle


What can I say that I didn't already say in my review for the 25 oz size? You can find my review for the 25 oz size here. I love the Hydracentials Slim And Sporty 16 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle as much as my 25 oz bottle. It cleans well, had a wide mouth to put ice cubes in, doesn't sweat, has a straw, and the water stays cool for hours and hours. 

This size is a bit better for smaller children and is perfect for their sports games or after school activities. On the weekend is great for a hike, picnic, or road trip. As a mother I love that I can filter my own tap water and know that it is healthy, clean, and fresh for my children. I don't have to worry about where the water is really from and I don't have to worry about returning bottles, which saves me gas, as well as being economic for the whole world. 

As I have said before, if they come out with a hot liquid bottle something like this my whole family would be happy. 

You can purcahase the Hydracentials Slim And Sporty 16 oz Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle on Amazon.

You can find out more about Beaty By Shea on:
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Disclosure: MarksvilleandMe received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, MarksvilleandMe only recommends products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. If you would like MarksvilleandMe to review an item or service please contact as at marksvilleandme@gmail.com.