February 24, 2011
I remember how hard it was to find really cute clothes when I was pregnant with my kids. Well, it wasn't necessarily hard to find cute clothes but, finding cute clothes that I could actually afford and want to spend the money on was definitely hard! When it comes to clothing that I'm only going to wear for a few months, I can't justify spending more than I would on clothing I'll wear for years. Recently I came across an online boutique that customizes in maternity clothes that are seriously stylish while being seriously affordable. Kiki's Maternity Fashions is my new go-to when buying gifts for my pregnant friends and suggesting a place for them to shop. Kiki's Maternity Fashions offers short and long sleeved maternity tops, tanks and dresses along with super cute bottoms for pregnant women who don't want to give up fashion while they are pregnant but, also don't want to break the bank doing it. In addition to the cheap maternity clothes, you'll also find transitional wear that is great for the beginning months of pregnancy and post baby. Maternity dresses like this one make those summertime pregnancy months a whole lot more bearable and a whole lot cuter. 
You'll find awesome maternity clothing for under $10 at Kiki's Maternity Fashions!
For me, finding really good maternity jeans was always an absolute must. Not only does Kiki's Maternity Fashions have great jeans, both bootcut and skinny, they are all under $30! 
Kiki's Maternity Fashions sent me one of their maternity tops to check out. I surprised a pregnant friend with it and she absolutely loves it. The short sleeve maternity tunic sweater (which is currently on sale!), is soft and super comfortable and definitely something she'll be able to use as a transitional piece as well. I'm also really looking forward to using it when we do her maternity photo session in the next month or so. 
Speaking of maternity photo sessions, Kiki's Maternity Fashions is a great resource for photographers who want to keep a few staple items on hand for their pregnant customers to don during sessions. There are definitely a few maternity dresses in their selection that I'd love to use during a maternity session. I'll surely be suggested their maternity clothing to my pregnant customers from now on. Buy it!Head over to Kiki's Maternity Fashions and check out their coupon codes and get free shipping on all orders over $75!Win it!One reader will win a $25 gift certificate to Kiki's Maternity Fashions! Use it for yourself or give it as an awesome baby shower gift!US onlyends 3/7Mandatory to Enter: Visit Kiki's Maternity Fashions and tell me something you'd love during pregnancy or love to give as a gift.Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entry. - Like Kiki's Maternity Fashions on FacebookAll other extra entries are on the left sidebar. you may do any or all of them.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Clothing
February 21, 2011
Do you have a pet you spoil? A pooch that gets the royal treatment? With Viva La Dog Spa products you can truly pamper your pet. 
Viva La Dog Spa takes inspiration from the New York dog spas of the 50s and 60s, places where the likes of Princess Grace and Elizabeth Taylor took their beloved dogs to be pampered. Viva La Dog Spa offers products like shampoo, grooming spritz and conditioner in scents like Cucumber Melon, Powder Puff and Tropical Fusion. The Viva La Dog Spa grooming products are cruelty free, 100% biodegradable and eco-friendly in their manufacturing process and beyond. The Viva La Dog Spa liquid products are made by Cardinal Laboratories in Azusa, California in Cardinal’s 100% Solar manufacturing facility.
Use the Viva La Dog Spa products for a home spa experience or take them with you to your dog salon, stylist or groomer. My in-laws are dog breeders. The Bulldogges that they breed are prone to hot spots. The Oatmeal Shampoo from Viva La Dog Spa that was sent to me for review has been amazing for my mother-in-law to use on these sensitive skinned pups. The oatmeal and aloe vera in the shampoo soothe red, itchy skin and the sweet almond helps to moisturize. Not only does this shampoo do wonders for a dog's skin but, it smells amazing and leaves the coat soft and shiny. 
Whether you are a breeder, stylist or just a pet owner who likes to pamper their baby, I highly recommend the Viva La Dog Spa grooming products. They are good for your pet and the Earth and will make you feel good while making your dog feel super special.
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Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Pet Accessories
February 17, 2011
Can you believe it's been more than 85 years that Walt Disney Studios has been bringing smiles to faces? Growing up with Disney and loving characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck creates a special kind of happiness when I get to see my children's faces light up with that special kind of joy that only Disney can provide. It's practically a rite of passage that children get to fall in love with Disney's famous characters. Those characters and cartoons have had many makeovers throughout the years and the newest versions of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and the gang can be found in the fantastic cartoon series Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. My daughter has the MMCH: Minnie's Bowtique DVD and she absolutely adores it. Recently, Disney released an all new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD, Minnie's Masquerade, and my daughter loves this one just as much. 
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Masquerade contains four Minnie-themed episodes to entertain kids everywhere. Your kids can join Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Daisy (and some other friends) on adventures that include a masquerade ball, lots of imagination, a ton of fun and more. It's absolutely adorable and features all the fun that is always found on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. One of the coolest things about this new DVD is that Disney has a version of the DVD that includes the exclusive Mickey Mote. This is a child-friendly remote control in the shape of Mickey. It's easy to program, easy to use and makes watching the DVD that much more fun for kids. With the Mickey Mote, kids can interact with the DVD through the "Watch and Play" feature. During the course of the episodes, kids get the opportunity to answer questions about the scenes they are watching. My daughter absolutely squeals with delight when she watches the movie this way. What's better? There are more than 11 titles from Disney Preschool that include the Discovery Mode feature and are compatible with the Mickey Mote!Mickey Mouse Clubhouse is just such a great show. I have always been quite fond of Mickey and his friends and I love that my kids can experience them in a whole new way. I highly recommend the series and the new DVD. Buy it!You can get Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Minnie's Masquerade in retail stores nationwide and online at places like Amazon.com.
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Posted by Robin .. Posted In : DVD
February 15, 2011
I love candles. I love having them for decor and having scented candles lit when company visits. The problem is, I have two small children and get a bit paranoid with fire, especially in rooms where I'm not constantly supervising the lit flame. Recently I found something that completely solved the problem and provides me with beautiful candlelight, wonderful scent and none of the danger of open flames. Enjoy Lighting offers flameless candles that are actually made of wax, give off scent, come in tons of different colors and textures and are completely free of fire. I am absolutely in love with them and, after using the two sent to me for review, have become such a fan that I will definitely be replacing all of my other candles with flameless candles from Enjoy Lighting. 
I have some small shelves above the toilet in my guest bathroom. The bottom of the overhead cabinet is very close to these shelves. I've always had a candle sitting atop one of the shelves but have never been able to light it. As soon as I received the candles from Enjoy Lighting, that candle was the first to be replaced. For the first time ever, I was able to see how fantastic that bathroom looks with a lit candle in that area. I adore it and love being able to have what appears to be a lit candle in an area that would have been impossible before. The other candle Enjoy Lighting sent me went into a floral arrangement; another spot that never would have contained a lit candle. The flameless candles from Enjoy Lighting use 3 LED lights and a computer chip that produce multiple points of randomly shifting light. This creates a glow that actually flickers like a real flame. When the candles are turned on there is no difference in the look of a real flame. Really, you cannot tell the difference. I love that they are made of real wax and the light looks like a real flame but, they are completely safe and cool to the touch. 
Another fantastic feature of the Enjoy Lighting flameless candles is that some models include a built-in timer. My candles have this feature. I can set the timer and the candles will turn off on their own and come back on the next day. Love! Yet, even if I don't set the timer and I forget to turn the candle off, there is no danger. Plus, the LED bulbs last over 100,000 hours. Which means that these candles last far longer than any traditional wicked candle. The fact that they last longer than regular candles is amazing. As much as I love candles in my decor, I'm always hesitant to buy them because they can be pricey. Enjoy Lighting candles cost about the same as an average department store candle, and less in many cases, yet they last so much longer and the safety of them is priceless. I must also say that, with two small kids who like to blow out candles, it's definitely a comfort to not have to deal with my candles being constantly blown out!
Enjoy Lighting flameless candles are absolutely one of my must-have recommendations for home decor. I am so thankful to have found this company and been able to try their products. I cannot wait to replace all of my other candles with these amazing flameless candles. With so many candle styles to choose from, I can create tons of different looks with my decor. Enjoy Lighting offers Ivory Smooth candles, Beeswax Drip Pillar candles, gorgeous Distressed Colors Pillars, Mottled Textured Pillars, Holiday Glacier Pillars, Holiday Iced Metallic Pillars, tealights and votives. It is truely possible to replace every candle in your home with a flameless candle from Enjoy Lighting. 
Buy it!You can get Enjoy Lighting Flameless Candles at retail stores like Target, Michaels, KMart, Brookstone, Dillards and others, as well as online at places like flamelesscandles.net!Win it!One reader will win two candles from Enjoy Lighting!US onlyends 2/28Mandatory to Enter: Visit Enjoy Lighting and tell me a candle you'd love to have in your home.Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entry. Remember to leave a valid email address!!!- Like Enjoy Lighting on Facebook- Follow Enjoy Lighting on TwitterAll other extra entries are on the left sidebar. You may do any or all of them. ***Enjoy Lighting will not give or send candles to winners of past Enjoy Lighting blog reviews and giveaways.****
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Furniture and Decor
February 11, 2011
My husband is hard to shop for. I'm always searching for things that I've never bought him before or that he would love and have use for. I've wanted to find him some great neckties for a while now but, it's never imperative because he doesn't dress like that daily. To me, even a man that doesn't wear a necktie every day has a need to own at least a few nice neckties. It's like women who own heels but, work in flats. It's nice to own those accessories that are only for special times. And, if the man in your life is a necktie wearer, then you definitely need somewhere to snag some great gifts. Whether he'll wear it daily or once a year, you can get awesome neckties for the man in your life at ABC Neckties.
ABC Neckties offers the best brands and models of discount ties at incredibly affordable prices. You'll find neckties and gift sets from $10 to $25. With styles ranging from bow ties to clip ons, skinny ties and silk ties, big and tall ties to little boy ties, all in a myriad of colors and patterns, you'll be able to find the perfect ties for any occasion. You'll also find the extremely helpful How to Tie a Tie video series! 
ABC Neckties also offers fantastic novelty neckties. All of them are sure to be conversation starters or help to really show off a man's personality. Men can root for their favorite NFL team or show off their patriotism, spread holiday cheer or be a little bit rock and roll, and so many fun things in between. Novelty ties are super fun gifts and those available at ABC Neckties are wonderful. 
ABC Neckties sent me their Necktie, Hanky and Cuff Link Set. This set comes in five different colors and patterns and I absolutely love it. The quality is phenomenal and it comes in a nice gift box. I am so thankful to have found this particular item and it's shot to the top of my list for men's gifts. I would absolutely recommend ABC Neckties and specifically this gift set for men's gifts. Like I said, every man deserves to have at least a few nice neckties and this set would be a wonderful addition for the everyday necktie wearer or the once in a blue moon wearer. 
Buy it!Browse the neckties available at ABCNeckties.com!Win it!One reader will win a $25 gift certificate to ABCNeckties.com!US onlyends 2/21Mandatory to Enter: Visit ABCNeckties.com and tell me something you'd use your gift card on.Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entry.- Like the ABC Neckties Facebook page- Follow ABC Neckties on TwitterAll other extra entries are on the left sidebar. You may do any or all of them.*ABC Neckties provided me with a product for review and is providing the giveaway prize.
Posted by Robin .. Posted In : Men's Gifts
February 8, 2011
I remember when my 6 year old son first saw Beverly Hills Chihuahua. He laughed his butt off and sang the song for weeks on end. He's seen that first one dozens of times. So, when we got the chance to review Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2, I jumped at it. As soon as my kids saw it, they started jumping up and down begging to watch it. And, once they did watch it, it did not disappoint. 
The new installment in the lives of these hilarious and adorable chihuahuas is a fun-filled movie that my kids love just as much as the first. Newlywed chihuahua parents, Papi and Chloe, face one challenge after another with their crazy puppies and when their human family is in trouble, the puppies show that family sticks together no matter what. I love the message of these films but, what I really love is how much my kids enjoy them while I know that the good people at Disney have given me yet another movie that is something I can feel good about letting my kids watch and be entertained when I watch it with them. It's sometimes hard to find movies that my kids and I both enjoy. The Beverly Hills Chihuahua movies are definitely good movies for family time. Of course, the voice of George Lopez makes things all the more hilarious and enjoyable for parents. In honor of the release of this new movie, here are some fun parenting tips from Papi....PAPI’S PARENTING TIPSPapi faces fatherhood in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 – and it’s his toughest challenge yet! How does the doggy dad handle life with his pups? Well, he follows his very own set of parenting tips…TIP ONE: ASK AWAY…Papi says: “This dad business is harder than I thought. I should’ve read the manual – or at least some books! Don’t be scared to ask your friends and family for help or advice. After all, that’s what they’re here for. Oh, and invest in some parenting books. Every snippet of advice helps.”TIP TWO: FOLLOW YOUR HEART…Papi says: “Any mutt can have puppies, but it takes a real dog to be a father and that’s why my top piece of advice is simple: follow your heart. Fatherhood is more nerve-wracking than a trip to the vet, but you learn as you go along. Keep your chin up and your ears open – and embrace parenthood with an open heart.”Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 was released on February 1st and you can get your copy in retail stores nationwide or on sites like Amazon and Disney!Click HERE for a $10 off coupon from Disney Movie Rewards!!Win it!One reader will win their own copy of Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2!US onlyends 2/16
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Posted by Robin .. Posted In : DVD
