Saturday, October 10, 2009

Lucky Winner of the Sports Action Guys



The Lucky winner of the Sports Action Guys is ..........

Drumroll please

Was entry # 9, picked by Random.org is
Jamie - copperllama at yahoo dot com

Congratulations! I will be emailing you shortly and have 72 hours to respond.
Everyone else stay tuned for a new contest listing this weekend!
Genevieve

Monday, October 5, 2009

Review - Harry Connick Jr.- Your Songs



All I can say is Wow! Harry Connick Jr's new cd "Your Songs" just keeps playing in my head. On his new Cd are lots of classic songs remade by Harry with just the right amount of soul and a touch of Harry that make the songs we grew up with fresh again.
Your feet will be tapping and your hips will be shaking as you groove along to his tunes. Some songs are romantic, other big band style and some just make you wanna dance.

Here are the songs he remade below:

Album Tracklisting (Originally performed by):

All The Way (Frank Sinatra)
Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
And I Love Her (The Beatles)
(They Long To Be) Close To You (The Carpenters)
Besame Mucho
The Way You Look Tonight
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
Your Song (Elton John)
Some Enchanted Evening
And I Love You So (Don McLean)
Who Can I Turn To? (Tony Bennett)
Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
Mona Lisa (Nat King Cole)

Check out his website or his Facebook page to see or hear more.

Also, Harry Connick Jr will be on the Racheal Ray show the Week of 10/5.

Hope you enjoyed my review,
Genevieve

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Review - How to do Street Magic DVD



I received the " How To Do Street Magic DVD " in the mail and didn't even get to check it out before my son Jakob had the dvd up on the big screen. I was so impressed with the way the dvd teaches you how to do magic. My son was doing magic tricks on us for weeks.

This DVD is great for kids and adults of all ages. It will definitely keep your 12 year old son busy for hours. Just make sure you have several decks of cards for them to practice their magic tricks with.

You can purchase this DVD here.

It retails for $29.95

Genevieve

ABC Gauze Review

I just wanted to share with you all a product I recently got to try called ABC Gauze.
My little girl Summer got a hold of a glass and dropped in on the floor cutting her big toe. First thing I did was wash the glass off and then applied pressure. I started to put a bandaid on her big toe when I remembered the ABC Gauze sample I was given. I applied it to her cut and was impressed on how it adhered to her wound. Gave her a kiss and she was on her way.

This product would be great for home, the car and in your first aid kit.

A little bit about ABC Gauze:

When ABC Gauze makes contact with blood, it turns into a safe, clear gel that stops bleeding, promotes clotting, and forms a protective barrier over the wound. And removal is as easy as A-B-C. ABC Gauze washes off with water and
doesn't hurt like sticky adhesives when you pull them off.

Product Benefits:
Is easy to use
Begins clotting FAST!
Is safe and effective
Is easily and painlessly removed with sterile water
Stops bleeding in hundreds of situations where bleeding can occur
Is sterile
Is all natural
Does NOT cause delayed healing
Dissolves over time
Has NO known side effects
Is lightweight and easy to handleIs easy to use
Begins clotting FAST!
Is safe and effective
Is easily and painlessly removed with sterile water
Stops bleeding in hundreds of situations where bleeding can occur
Is sterile
Is all natural
Does NOT cause delayed healing
Dissolves over time
Has NO known side effects
Is lightweight and easy to handle

Abc Gauze retails for $14.99 and can be purchased here

Genevieve

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Congratulations!!



The winner of the EARTH BABY ORGANICS product is mom2anutball.
I will be emailing you shortly. You have 72 hours to get back to me before I draw another winner!!!

Congrats and don't forget to enter my Sports Guys Action Figures contest!!
You may be the next winner.
Genevieve

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

SPORTS ACTION FIGURES FOR KIDS Review and Giveaway

Have I told you how much I love football!!! My oldest son Christian has been playing all through High School and is now in his senior year on the Varsity Football team at our local high school.

On that note I want to share with you all this great company I found Kaskey Kids





They have sports action figures for football, baseball, hockey and soccer. We ordered the football action figures. They arrived in a nice carrying case. My son Jakob started putting the field together and had a blast.




I highly recommend this product as the actions figures are well made and the field is huge. These would also make great gifts for sport coaches. They could make up plays using these action figures.
You could also use the action figures for party decorations ( if you're having a sports theme party) or as cake toppers.

FJ at Kaskey Kids
is generously giving away your choice of one of their sports action boxes.

Also, for Simply ME readers they are offering a 10% discount when you enter "GoGuys" at checkout. Great gifts for Christmas ...hint hint..

Required for Entry: (this must be followed or bonus entries will be voided)
Check out Kaskey Kids
and let me know what set of action figures you would like to win and what color.

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter (One entry)

2. Subscribe to my blog by email ( 2 entries )

3. Tweet the following @mommyjen99 Sports Guys Action Figures Giveaway ends 10/01
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/

(one entry - you may tweet daily for an extra entry every day)

4. Follow my blog ( click on the followers box on my sidebar). (Two entries)

5. Place my button on your sidebar for three extra entries (leave the url to your blog please)

6. Blog about my contest on your blog (Please leave your URL in comments 3 entries)

7. NEW NEW NEW entry - Follow Simply Me on facebook. Look for the box on the right hand side that says Networked Blogs (3 extra entries)


This contest will end on 10/01/09 at 11:59 pm PST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address with your entry. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.


Good luck,
Genevieve

Thanks to the folks at Kaskey Kids
for supplying me with the Football action figures to review.

Also I would like to thank The Product Review Place for hooking me up with Kaskey Kids

Book Review - Don't Call Me a Crook!: A Scotsman's Tale of World Travel, Whisky and Crime by Bob Moore




Have you ever read a book where the cover didn't intrigue you? Only to find out what a great story was in between the cover?
I had the opportunity to review Don't Call Me a Crook!: A Scotsman's Tale of World Travel, Whisky and Crime by Bob Moore.

In this tale Bob Moore tells us stories of his thievery, deceit, and trickery he used to sustain his lust for life and alcohol. But then he goes on to tell the reader that he is not a thief. His story takes place in 1935 as a young man who marries and decides that's not the life for him and decides to travel the world. On his travels he tells us stories of his mishaps in China, New York and on the multiple ships he sailed on as the chief engineer.

At the beginning of the book I laughed alot at all the different predicaments Bob got himself into. Women feel in love with is witty charm, he could smooth talk anyone and enjoyed life to the fullest. I enjoyed reading this book of his crazy tales but the end of the book was harder to stomach as it involved a lack of regard for human life and racism. Although, I try to remember the world was a different place back then.

I give this book 3 1/2 stars out of 5. If you get a chance give this book a try.
It is available at Amazon for only $6.49


Genevieve

A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts: Paisley Pineapple ♥ Rockstar Shopping Cart Cover Review and $25 GC Giveaway!

A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts: Paisley Pineapple ♥ Rockstar Shopping Cart Cover Review and $25 GC Giveaway!: "Win a $25 GC to Paisley Pineapple - beautiful cart covers, diaper totes, and baby gifts galore! http://bit.ly/vgFPy @kindred_spirit"

Saturday, September 12, 2009

EARTH BABY ORGANICS Review and Giveaway!!



Being the mom of a one year old I am really concerned about what foods she eats and what personal hygiene products that I use on her. I prefer to use hypoallergenic bath products. I had the oppurtunity to review Earth Baby's baby shampoo.

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When the product arrived I couldn't wait to try it out on my little girl. The first thing I noticed was the yummy cocunut smell. The smell was like I am on the beach in Hawaii smell! I lathered up the shampoo and she was good to go. Also, when I rinsed it out there were no tears.




After her bath I combed her hair and there were no tangles.






Earth Baby Organics is giving away one of the following products to one of my Awesome Simply ME readers!!! Yeah for you....

Winner can choose their choice of one of the following:

*Cuddle Soft Baby Lotion $16.50 value
*Forget Me Knot Hair Detangler $15.00 value
*Tiny Bubbles Baby Shampoo, $15.00 value



Required for Entry: (this must be followed or bonus entries will be voided)
*Follow BabyOrganics on Twitter

Bonus Entries:

1. Become a Fan of Earth Baby Organics on Facebook and leave me your Facebook name (One entry)

2. Follow me on Twitter (One entry)

3. Tweet the following @mommyjen99 Earth Baby Organics Review and Giveaway
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/

(one entry - you may tweet daily for an extra entry every day)

4. Follow my blog ( click on the followers box on my sidebar). (Two entries)

5. Place my button on your sidebar for three extra entries (leave the url to your blog please)

6. Blog about my contest on your blog (Please leave your URL in comments 3 entries)

7. NEW NEW NEW entry - Follow me on facebook for 3 extra entries.
This contest will end on 09/21/09 at 11:59 pm PST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address with your entry. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.

8. Tell me which product you would like to win. ( 1 entry )


Good luck,
Genevieve

Thanks to Earth Baby Organics for supplying me with their Tiny Bubbles Baby Shampoo to review.

Review - The Online Mom - Tech Tools For Parents



I was recently introduced to a very informative site called The Online Mom.
Being the mom of three teenage sons that are into online gaming, video games, texting and more; I quickly pulled up my chair and started reading. I am concerned about the sites they visit and the people they talk to on the Internet. I also wondered how long is too long for a child to be playing on the Internet? Another worry of mine is online predators (thanks to Dateline). One article that was of interest to me was this article on Safety Vs. Privacy

“Online Mom is an organization and web site devoted to providing the knowledge, the advice, and the tools that will help all parents protect their kids and encourage responsible behavior as they make the most of the new digital world. Whether it's understanding social networking, photo sharing, texting, YouTube or just finding the right video games, The Online Mom has the explanations, the advice and the recommendations you have been looking for.”



My favorite section of the site is the Ask the Online Mom Section. If you have a question about how video game usage or too much texting is affecting your child you can send a message to the Online Mom. All questions will be treated as confidential. Contact The Online Mom today monica_vila@theonlinemom.com

You can also follow Monica Vila founder of the Online Mom on Twitter. She holds tweetchats which are held every Wednesday night at #theonlinemom, in which participants discuss everything from privacy on social networks to back to school gadgets.



For even more fun follow the Online Mom on her

A link to the Online Mom's Facebook page: Facebook Page, were they are having a Facebook fan giveaway, which is already underway and running through Monday, September 21st. They are going to give away a Nintendo Wii game system and some other prizes to fans who complete various fan challenges over the contest period. Fan challenges will be announced via status updates, so fans will have to keep an eye on their home page newsfeed or check back on the page regularly for info.

Hope you enjoy my review. I just joined the Online Moms facebook page. Hope to see you there and maybe you will be one of their lucky winners!!!

Take care,
Genevieve

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

The moment you all have been waiting for ...hehe




The winner of the quart of Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil is Natalie A

Natalie A you have 48 hours to get back to me........

Genevieve

Monday, September 7, 2009

Great blog Hosting a great contest




My friend Laurie at Guessing All the Way is hosting a daily contest for the whole month in honor of her 5 year anniversary.
Head on over to there to enter to win Orglamix eye shadow!
Tell her Genevieve from Simply Me sent you and earn 5 extra entries in my contest I am hosting.
Just add 5 extra entries on the entry form.
Good luck
Genevieve

Sunday, September 6, 2009

August Wins



I just wanted to let you all know (ok brag...just kidding) what I won this month.

1. From Barefoot Mommies I won a pair of Gurkee's sandals. Haven't recevied them in the mail yet but they look awesome.
. $26.95 retail value

2. From RocLoc
It's awesome. I have it out in my garden with my housekey in it for when the kids or I get locked out. It's so cool because it's a realistic looking rock and you need to know the combination to get the key out.

$49.95 retail value

3. From Kindred Spirit Reviews
I won a Moving Picture Books DVD
$12.99 retail value

4. I won an awesome Betty Crock Back to school giveaway. It had tons of school supplies and coupons for free products from Sisterly Savings
Retail value approx $50 bucks

5. From Bucks Daddy's Blog I won the
Sunsweet Philippine Pineapple Giveaway. $5.50 retail value

6. Lastly, I won Le Creuset silicone baking cups from One Little Word She Knew

Genevieve

Simply Salads by Jennifer Chandler book review



I just wanted to share with you all an awesome recipe book of just salads. It is called Simply Salads by Jennifer Chandler. Being a vegetarian salads getting pretty boring pretty fast! Not anymore. Simply Salads has more than 100 delicious creative recipes made for prepackaged greens and a few easy to find recipes. The author couldn't have made these recipes any easier for us busy moms.

The book is also separated into differents sections.

*Greens
*Poultry
*Meat
*Seafood
*Vegetables
*Beans, grains, rice and pasta
*Slaws
*Vinaigrettes and dressings

Here are some recipes that I look forward to making:

*Wilted Spinach Salad
*Hot Chili Oil Salad
*Arugula with Shaved Parmesan

For the boys I am going to try:

*BLT salad
*Grilled Steak Salad
Southern Fried Chicken Salad

You can purchase Simply Salads: More than 100 Delicious Creative Recipes Made from Prepackaged Greens and a Few Easy-to-Find Ingredients from Amazon. It is on sale right now for just $16.49.




Hope you enjoyed my review.
I was given the opportunity to review this product because of my membership at the
Product Review Place
Genevieve