Friday, December 2, 2011

Wayfair- a zillion things home!



I know most of us have been scouring the stores and Internet looking for fantastic finds for the holiday season, especially for the kiddos! Wayfair.com is the newest "one-stop shop" for all your shopping! Even better, you can shop from home... in your pajamas, without having to fight traffic!




Wayfair.com has it all- from kitchen appliances, furniture, decor, bed & bath, pets, baby and kids, furniture for the nursery and more! This is seriously a dream come true in the nick of time! 

The selection is insane, and I am thrilled... I mean, check out this chair I could be sitting in right now from Wayfair! ha! Love it!






-Connect- 



Check out the new Wayfair.com site now!









Heck yeah, I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews. 

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The holidays are here! Get ready with Shutterfly! Review & Giveaway (3 winners)


We've started a Christmas tradition around here, and that is starting the entire holiday season with an awesome cards to send out to friends and family! Problem is, when you have kiddos, time is sparse, and finding the time to create those awesome cards can be stressful! Shutterfly has made it simple for us all! Trust me, if I can create cards that I love in less than 1 hour, so can you!


The selection is out of this world at Shutterfly, and you can easily create your custom one of a kind greetings or photo Christmas card! To begin, you pick if you want a folded card, flat stationary card or a flat photo card. After that, you can pick from what seems like hundreds of different options, which are still made custom to your liking!



The fun doesn't stop there either! At Shutterfly, the products are endless! You will find address labels, photo books and so much more! Both my kids have birthdays coming up, and I can't wait to design birthday invites with Shutterfly! 



Not only are the cards super cute, fun and personal, but prices for cards start at .32 cents each! Wow-wow!


-My Thoughts-

Shutterfly has taken the guess work and hassle out of creating custom photo cards!

The selection is massive, and the price point is wonderful!

You can create a unique card that no one else will have, and it can serve as a wonderful collection, rather than a traditional boring ol' card that will get tossed in the trash!


-Win It-

Shutterfly is providing 3 winners each a code for 25 free cards of your choice!


Mandatory Entry-

What would you get? Photo Christmas cards? Birthday invites? Tell me about it!


Extra entries-

Visit the Shutterfly Website, and tell me which cards you would pick out! - 1 extra entry

Tell me something not mentioned about Shutterfly- 1 extra entry 

"like" Shutterfly on Facebook - 1 extra entry

follow Shutterfly on Twitter-  1 extra entry

Join up with Shutterfly- free membership gets you discounts!  1 extra entry

Tell me where you heard about this giveaway- 1 extra entry

Leave a comment on any review post at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry

Follow One Frugal Lady via Google Friends- 1 extra entry

Subscribe to my updates via e-mail- 1 extra entry

Become a friend of One Frugal Lady on facebook- 1 extra entry

Enter any other current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry per giveaway












Giveaway is open to US . Contest will end December 6, 2011. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. Heck yeah, I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews. 





Monday, November 7, 2011

Farm Rich is perfect for after school snacking! - Review & Giveaway


My daughter just started Pre-K this year, and although she is only in school for half a day, it has made my scheduling much more difficult! Finding simple quick and easy solutions have been a high priority lately! When schedules get packed, it can be easy to slip and load up on junky foods, with no nutritional value... yuck!


Farm Rich is a well known brand that offers snacks that your kids will love, that are frozen for your convenience, and still offer a better nutritional value versus most others on the market. I can definitely say you will be much more satisfied with a Farm Rich snack over chips and soda any day!


One of my most favorite features about Farm Rich is they not only offer a huge variety of snacks, from turkey meatballs to french toast sticks, but they are simple prepared, and most can be easily popped in the oven! 


The Farm Rich website is jam-packed, just like their selection! You will find information about each individual item, full with cooking directions, nutritional facts, recipes and well, pretty much everything you could imagine!  Psst... these recipes are awesome, and are great for the upcoming holiday season! Can you say simplicity!?



Farm Rich is also dedicated to making us happy to! They even have a Keep'em Happy Club, where you can stay updated on promotions, new products, recipes, connect with others and more! 


-My Thoughts-

I had the opportunity to review a product from Farm Rich, and I stuck with the traditional mozzarella sticks! I was not let down at all! These are simple to pop in the oven, great for even the pickiest of eaters, loaded up with real mozzarella, crispy, yummy and are great for any occasion- from after school snack to appetizers for a party!



-Win It-

Farm Rich is offering one lucky reader 3 coupons for free products!




Mandatory Entry-

Visit the Farm Rich website and tell me what product you may get!


Extra entries-



Tell me something not mentioned about Farm Rich- 1 extra entry 

Visit the Farm Rich site and tell me a recipe you found! - 1 extra entry

"like" Farm Rich on Facebook - 1 extra entry

follow Farm Rich on Twitter-  1 extra entry

Join the Keep'em Happy Club- 1 extra entry

Tell me where you heard about this giveaway- 1 extra entry

Leave a comment on any review post at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry

Follow One Frugal Lady via Google Friends- 1 extra entry

Subscribe to my updates via e-mail- 1 extra entry

Become a friend of One Frugal Lady on facebook- 1 extra entry

Enter any other current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry per giveaway













Giveaway is open to US . Contest will end December 5, 2011. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. Heck yeah, I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews. 




Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Mighty Leaf Tea- Review & Giveaway


In case you are unaware, I am a freak about tea.... I don't know if it's because I am in the south, or if I was raised this way or what, but I love me some tea. I can be pretty picky, and it's tough to sell me on a new brand. Mighty Leaf tea was everything that I was looking for- wholesome, pure, organic hand-blended, whole leaf teas!   Created by a husband and wife team in 1996, and delivering the highest possible ingredients, came the name Mighty Leaf tea!



Mighty Leaf Tea has created some of the most unique and well, awesome tea bags I have ever seen before! These tea bags are jam-packed full of whole leaf teas, herbs and fruits that pack a huge punch in taste, quality and you can truly tell a difference!


I had the opportunity to review some teas from Mighty Leaf, and I was thrilled! I was sent a ton of iced teas and a bodum iced tea pitcher. I was really surprised how much was included- this was a ton of tea! Then I had the dilemma of picking which one to start with! 


I decided to go with the Mighty Leaf Ginger Peach first! Inside the box, the tea bags were packed full- and in large pieces- you can actually see the tea, fruit and more! The bags are really nice, too, they remind me of gift satchels that are silky, and were so much higher quality that I would have ever expected! These bags are also biodegradable as well! In fact, Mighty Leaf Tea won the best new green packaging award at the specialty coffee association show in 2006-2007!


The Bodum Iced Tea Pitcher that I was sent was incredible too, I've never heard of anything like this. I typically brew my tea in a pot of boiling water on the stove. However, this process was very simple, and was more like steeping inside the tea pitcher. Inside there is a perforated-like section where you drop a tea bag, you then pour in very hot water, let steep for a few minutes. Then, with the small handle, pull out the "tea section" to remove tea bag, fill with water and ice, and you are ready for some tea!


The taste of each of these teas have a unique and distinct taste! I loved them all and I can't wait to try more varieties from Mighty Leaf! 


Ginger Peach Iced Tea- a blissful and lightly sweetened black iced tea infused with sun-swelled peaches and delicate ginger.

Calypso Mango Iced Tea- a sweet and cooling black iced tea with an indulging blend of South Indian black tea leaves, luscious mango and tropical fruit.


Organic Black Iced Tea- a flavorful black iced tea made of refreshingly rich and smooth South Indian organic black tea leaves hand-picked on the dewy slopes of the Nilgiri Mountains.


Sunburst Green Iced Tea- a cool and vibrant iced green tea that delivers mountain-grown Chinese green tea leaves brightened with the crisp taste of oranges and sweet citrus. The lowest in caffeine among all four flavors.




-My Thoughts-


I was blown away by the quality and taste of Mighty Leaf Teas, and will continue to use this brand!

The selection is absolutely incredible- you will find a massive selection of teas pouches, loose teas, iced teas, teaware, gifts and more!

Unlike other brands of tea, Mighty Leaf offers a tea that you can actually see the pureness- the tea leaves are whole, the ingredients are obvious- you can see pieces of herbs, fruit and more!

Mighty Leaf Tea encourage sustainable farming and production methods for tea-growing regions around the world through corporate partnerships and sourcing practices.

Mighty Leaf also offers a 100% biodegradable tea pouch- you won't find any glue, staples, or junk. These tea bags are made of poly-actic corn and is not only a fabulous touch, but is a great alternative to more labor intensive loose leaf preparation.

Mighty Leaf has also offered a 15% discount for my readers! Use code summertea15 



-Win It-

One lucky winner will win a huge prize pack from Mighty Leaf Tea!

(just like the one I received!)






Mandatory Entry-

Visit the Mighty Leaf Tea Site and tell me who you would love to win these goodies for!


Extra entries-



Tell me something not mentioned about Mighty Leaf Tea- 1 extra entry 

Tell me another flavor you would like to try from Mighty Leaf Tea - 1 extra entry

Tell me another award Mighty Leaf Tea has won! - 1 extra entry

"like" Mighty Leaf Tea on Facebook - 1 extra entry

follow Mighty Leaf Tea on Twitter - 1 extra entry

Make a purchase from Mighty Leaf Tea- remember, get 15% off with summertea15 - 5 extra entries

Tell me where you heard about this giveaway- 1 extra entry

Leave a comment on any review post at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry

Follow One Frugal Lady via Google Friends- 1 extra entry

Subscribe to my updates via e-mail- 1 extra entry

Become a friend of One Frugal Lady on facebook- 1 extra entry

Enter any other current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry per giveaway














Giveaway is open to US . Contest will end November 29, 2011. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. Heck yeah, I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews. 







The True Story of Puss' N Boots- DVD Review




Just released on October 4, this year, The True Story of Puss 'N Boots- the story of a young farmer's son that inherits a strange talking cat with magical boots! With his cunning wit, Puss helps him win the heart of the princess while battling devious suitors that are after his throne!


The True Story of Puss 'N Boots, by  was much different that other versions I have seen before, but equally entertaining! William Shatner plays the voice of Puss, which I personally love, and the entire story is very enticing, full of color, great pictures and compassion.


This is a great movie that I would recommend for children of all ages, as it is all about accomplishing you dreams- no matter who you are! Which is a great message for all of us! 



-My Thoughts-

My daughter loves this movie, and I love that the message is loud and clear- you can do anything you set your mind to do!

This movie is average price- the Blu-Ray/DVD combo is $24.99, and DVD $19.99

Full of great animation, color and fun!

-Connect-

For more information, visit The True Story of Puss'N Boots Website or visit on Facebook


Tuesday, October 18, 2011

MegaBloks- Blok Squad Fire Patrol Rescue

We are huge builders around here, and I have been waiting for my daughter to be old enough to enjoy the features of the smaller bloks from Mega Brand! We recently were introduced to the new Blok Squad Fire Patrol Rescue, and huge kit full of 190 pieces, that encourage building and lots of playing time!


There are several different varieties of this new set, and we were sent the one that contains the Fire Rescue Pumper Truck and the Fire Patrol ATV. Now I love firefighters, as much as my kids do, so this was a blast! The  pieces are a bit smaller than what we are typically used to, as this set is for ages 5 and up. However, the instructions were phenomenal, making the creations easy and simple. Other sets include other everyday heros, such as police and construction workers.

-My Thoughts-

The Blok Squad Fire Patrol Rescue kit was a blast, and continues going strong in my house! 

The little pieces are too cute, complete with fireman tools, opening doors to the firetruck and more!

These sets are only $9.99- a fabulously FRUGAL price, and packed full- 190 pieces!





-Connect-

For more information, check out the MegaBlok Website, Find them on Facebook  or join the MegaBloks family club! (you will get valuable coupons, stay up to date, etc.) 











I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews. 

Friday, October 14, 2011

MAM Baby Products are my child's favorite new addiction!


Looking for great baby products can be tricky... Will it serve a purpose? Will your child love it? Will it be free of nasty chemicals? These are all criteria most of us parents go through when searching for something! MAM is a world-wide known company that originated in 1976, and has been not only going strong, but continues to create top of the line, practical and useful products for our little ones, from birth and up!


My little man is one of those kids who puts absolutely everything in his mouth, so finding something that is beneficial with that, can be a challenge! I have tried practically everything, and recently had the opportunity to review a few items from MAM. I am so very grateful, because everything was a huge hit, he loves this brand as much as I do! 


The first item is the MAM Night. These are pacifiers, kicked into a whole new world! These are orthodontic pacifiers that soothe and are great for baby's jaw and development. You will find that these are made from BPA-free plastic with a silicone nipple. The outside is curved to fit comfortably around baby's mouth, complete with air holes- as most of us parents know is great for their little sensitive faces, too! The outside does not have a "handle," but is very simple for baby to grasp and hold. My most favorite feature of this pacifier, though, is they glow in the dark! That is genius, and I am sure we could all appreciate this awesome feature... especially on those late nights! 



You can't appreciate a great pacifier during the daytime without a clip... so the MAM Clip & Cover was next! This is not your typical clip either! Unlike others on the market, that simply keep your pacifier from hitting the floor, this one actually has a nipple cover built in as well! Again, genius! This nifty creation works on all MAM pacifiers, comes in a huge selection of colors and is baby safe like other MAM products! Best feature in my book? You can easily work this MAM Clip & Cover with one hand! Awesome!


Next up, the MAM trainer cup! I was really excited about this, because my son is so ready to begin making the switch from bottle to cup! This is a 7 oz. cup, so it is the perfect size for making the transition, anything larger would be too heavy and anything smaller, wouldn't be worth it! The spout on this trainer is super soft, spill-free and is absolutely the best design I have personally seen on the market! The handles are small, great for babies this age, and gives my son the independence he was craving! My favorite feature? The wide mouth, which makes cleaning a breeze!


With my son teething all the time, I have bought several different items I thought he would get relief from... but it seems most items he just tosses aside and never looks back! The MAM Twister Teether is a toy and Teether in one! The middle of this teether is a rattle, and the outside is a teether. It can be frozen for cool relief of sore gums and is textured for different areas! My favorite feature? The 4 outside teether sections can be twisted around, which entertains baby and separates this teether from others!



The last product we reviewed has to be my son's absolute favorite of them all! The MAM massaging brush! If you know me, I am pretty hardcore about oral hygiene, and I started cleaning both my children's teeth the moment they cut their first teeth and have continued a strict oral care regimen. My son seems to be teething practically everyday, so he loves the feel of the MAM massaging brush! He loves to lay back and let me brush those little teeth. This massage brush has a long handle, and there are 4 different tools on all the ends, each for a unique purpose and feel!


-My Thoughts-

We are now huge fans of MAM products around here! 

All MAM products are BPA-free, phthalate-free, PVC-free and CPSIA compliant. No worries!

These are wonderful AND useful products, which I love!

MAM has been established for 35 years, so you know they are doing something right! 

"Like" MAM on Facebook to be the first to hear about new products, information and promotions! 


-Connect-

You can find MAM products at several stores, including BabiesRUs, HEB, Walgreen's and so much more or online at major retailers such as Amazon.com!

Check out the MAM Website for more product information or sign up for their newsletter











I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews. 

Friday, October 7, 2011

Itty Bitty Heart Beats- Review & Giveaway


I am not a fan of television, especially with my children. However, we have movie night once a week, and with the massive selection out there, it can be tough to pick just one! I recently heard about Itty Bitty Heart Beats, a kid's first award winning animated/live action web-based television series of musical adventures for girls and boys ages 2-6! 


My first thoughts about Itty Bitty Heart Beats was that the characters were insanely cute! More importantly, this series focuses on three main principles-

-living a healthy & nutritious lifestyle
-having a healthy heart, both physically & emotionally
-teaching positive life lessons

How many cartoons can you really say that about?? 


We were sent some goodies from Itty Bitty Heart Beats to check out, and my daughter went nuts! She loves the characters, because their heads are heart-shaped and super cute! The goodies were awesome! We found 2 plush dolls, a coloring book and crayons, 3 sheets of stickers, a heart shaped book and a video with 4 new episodes!


My daughter loved the 2 characters- Sweetheart and Coolheart! Aren't they super cute? 


Everything was cute and I love that this series is all about just that-  promoting a positive approach to life! 


The video was more than expected! Full of feel-goodness that children can relate to! The 4 episodes were as follows-
Home is where the heart is
You're special too
Sleep little angel
With a little bit of love 
There was even a music video at the end, "Boogie Boogie Dance" and it was a blast! 

Watching this movie was great, positive and put everyone in a great mood! The video was upbeat, imaginative and shared cored values that I appreciate as a parent! 



-My Thoughts-

Itty Bitty Heart Beats is now one of my families favorite, and we will continue being fans of this upbeat and positive company!

Itty Bitty Heart Beats is a great treat for the kiddos in your life, and you will appreciate the fact that they will learn core values and lessons!

The video with all 4 episodes and song is still under 1 hour, which I love!

-Win It-

One lucky winner will win some goodies from Itty Bitty Heart Beats!
(the same awesome goodies we reviewed!)



Mandatory Entry-

Visit the Itty Bitty Heart Beats website and tell me who you would love to win these goodies for!


Extra entries-



Tell me something not mentioned about the Itty Bitty Heart Beats- 1 extra entry 

Who is your favorite character from Itty Bitty Heart Beats? - 1 extra entry

Watch a video on the Itty Bitty Heart Beats site and tell me about it! - 1 extra entry


follow Itty Bitty Heart Beats on Twitter - 1 extra entry

Tell me where you heard about this giveaway- 1 extra entry

Leave a comment on any review post at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry

Follow One Frugal Lady via Google Friends- 1 extra entry

Subscribe to my updates via e-mail- 1 extra entry

Become a friend of One Frugal Lady on facebook- 1 extra entry

Enter any other current giveaway here at One Frugal Lady- 1 extra entry per giveaway















Giveaway is open to US . Contest will end November 4, 2011. Good luck!
Winner will be chosen by random & contacted by e-mail, then respond within 48 hours or another winner will be chosen.If you do not complete the required entry, your other comments will be deleted. If you do not verify your e-mail link, all your entries will be deleted as well. Follow the rules, don't spoil it for everyone.
I was not paid for this review, and received no compensation. Heck yeah, I received a free product to facilitate my review. I was in no way paid or guided in any way to write my post. However, I only give honest reviews. If I feel a product is not of great quality, practicality, etc. I will not post. I do not post negative reviews.