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I don’t usually use snack bags for our boys, but I was delighted to try Wexy Bags. Since we homeschool, I don’t pack lunches everyday but these did come in handy when we visited the zoo last week.

The snack bags are BPA free and biodegradable! That means we can compost them. How cool is that? Another great thing about them is that they’re made in the USA (we always try to support products made here) and they can be reused again and again.
While I really liked this product, perhaps my favorite thing was the website. The have a whole “Meet the Monsters” page. Each monster (there are 4 of them) has a story. One might have a special diet, one might like eating certain types of foods etc. It was a lot of fun for my boys to check out the site and it brought up some good discussion about vitamins, minerals and healthy food choices.
We used the bags last week when we went to the zoo. I packed snacks in them and put crayons and little notepads in a couple of the bags for the little guys while we drove. I love the fact that each bag had one of the four monsters on the front, and since I have 4 boys it meant they each got their own bag. I think it would be cool to put a few little snacks and maybe popcorn in them for a special family movie night.
You can learn more about Wexy bags by visiting their website, following them on Facebook or Twitter.
“I received the above products through Sublime Media Connection in exchange for an honest review. In no way was I asked to give a positive review.”
 

Our family really likes dried fruit, but often times it is way expensive or tastes bitter and isn’t very good. I was delighted to receive Funky Monkey snacks to try and review.
They come in these really fun packages and grabbed our attention right away.

This isn’t just plain old dried fruit, but they really retain the flavor of the actual fruit. Funky Monkey has a unique freeze drying process that retains the flavor and the nutrients of the fruit. There is no high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors or preservatives. Each ounce of Funky Monkey fruit contains 3 servings of real fruit. Wow! I was surprised at that fact alone! Flavors include : Applemon, Bananamon, Carnival mix, Purple funk and Jivealime.
When these first came in the mail, the boys couldn’t wait to try them. In fact, we opened the first package and ate them as a snack, and then we opened the second and the third and the fourth. Only one package made it unopened until the next day. We all had our own favorite flavors. I really liked the Applemon (apple and cinnamon), the boys liked the Bananamon and Jivealime. My husband like the Purple Funk and Carnival Mix. There was definitely something for everyone in this mix.
You can visit Funky Monkey snacks at http://funkymonkeysnacks.com/ or like them on Facebook and Twitter at https://www.facebook.com/FunkyMonkeySnacks or https://twitter.com/FunkyMonkeySnck. The snacks can be found at many retail and health food stores.



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I cut out soda (or pop depending on where you live) several months ago. In fact, Zevia was the first soda I’ve had in probably 10 months or so.  Zevia is made without the use of artificial sweetners.  Zevia is made with Stevia is a  plant from the sunflower family and originally native to South America. The stevia leaf is up to 300x sweeter than sugar but has no caloric value or effect on blood sugar levels.

I was given 6 different flavors of Zevia to sample. The packaging said to make sure it was chilled before drinking, I generally don’t like warm soda but I have read some reviews of folks that tried it warm and said it really is much better cold.
It could have been me, especially since I haven’t had soda in so long, but it was really sweet and really fizzy. My boys thought it was great, but for me and my pregnant taste buds the original cola and Dr. Zevia were both a little too sweet for me. I did like the Grapefruit citrus flavor the best, I think because it was pretty tangy.
My husband liked the Mountain Zevia. He said it wasn’t as syrupy as the popular counterpart, but it wasn’t a dead ringer for the taste.

The only one that didn’t get positive reviews from my family was the caffeine free soda. I don’t like caffeine free soda in general, it kind of tastes flat to me and this did too.
There are 15 great flavors of Zevia to choose from. If you want to learn more and try a better soda option connect with Zevia:
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A few weeks ago, we moved to a new town for my husband to pastor a new church. We have been shaking a lot of hands. It’s not always possible to wash our hands right after introductions and it’s not terribly polite either. We don’t generally use a lot of hand sanitize, but I was thankful to be able to put  Susan Brown’s Baby Moisturizing Hand Sanitizer to the test. As the mom of 4 little boys (when one gets sick they all get sick and it takes forever to get out of our house), I was looking for something that isn’t as harsh as the commercial hand sanitizers found in stores.
About Susan Brown’s Baby:
“Our pure and gentle luxury products are the result of years of research by my family. My father, a chemist of over 30 years, has been producing naturally hydrating cosmetic ingredients for some of the best-known skin care companies in the world such as Estée Lauder®, Chanel®, Clinique®, L’Oreal®, and Neutrogena®.
When I was a baby, he would bring home his wonderful oils for my mother to use in the nursery and over the years I have continued to use them to keep my skin soft and smooth. Because they were so effective, my mother and I gave them to friends and family to enjoy. And now I would like to share them with you.” – Susan

I have to say, this product far exceeded my expectations. Initially it does smell like alcohol, as do most hand sanitizers, but as it dries it leaves a light scent behind which I love. It didn’t leave my hands feeling dry or irritated, in fact they felt like I had just put on lotion and were quite soft.
I also had the opportunity to try some lotion and lotion to powder from Susan Brown. Such neat stuff! I don’t generally use powder on my children because I don’t want them inhaling the particles, but I like the way it feels especially in the warmer summer months. The lotion to powder is a great solution and the boys thought it was fun putting lotion on.
I’ve enjoyed these products so much that they’re definitely going to become a staple in our house (and probably for every baby shower gift I give).
To see the full line of Susan Brown’s Baby products check out their website. For all the latest information be sure follow Susan Brown’s Baby on Facebook & Twitter!
I received the above products for free through Sublime Media Connection in exchange for an honest review. In no way was I asked to give a positive review.

I don’t know about you but when it comes to sun glasses for my children, I have always purchased the cheapest and easiest pair I could find so that when the kids broke them I wouldn’t be out a bunch of money. With 4 little boys, sunglasses don’t really last very long around here.
Recently I was given the opportunity to review a pair of sunglasses from Real Kids Shades. At first I thought, there’s no way these things are going to last at my house. And to be totally honest, I thought “there’s no way I would spend $15.00 on a pair of sunglasses when they’re only going to last a couple hours.”
I was so surprised when these glasses came.
First, I got a pair for 7-12 year old children. The boys picked the Glide style. They came in a really nice carrying case and some great literature for parents to read.
One of the things I learned after reading the information included was why “toy” (see cheap) sunglasses are actually more dangerous for your children.
Toy Sunglasses Can Do More Harm Than Good
Most children’s sunglasses are sold
 as toys. Toys are great fun, but not so great at protecting something as vital as your child’s eyesight. In fact, most children’s sunglasses do not protect children’s eyes from harmful UV radiation. Don’t confuse the dark shading of lenses with their ability to filter out these harmful rays. Colored lenses on most toy sunglasses – no matter how dark – will not protect your child’s eyes.
The truth is, wearing cheap toy sunglasses can actually do more harm to a child’s eyes than not wearing anything at all. Shaded lenses without 100% UV-A/UV-B protection will relax pupils, causing them to dilate and let MORE harmful radiation into children’s eyes. What’s more, not all sunglasses with “100% UV” protection labels pass the test.
The second part that surprised me about these sunglasses is durability! We’ve had them for several weeks and they’ve held up nicely with the boys. They’ve been passed around to try from oldest to youngest. The older two boys (9 and 7) both commented on how comfortable the glasses were to wear and wore them for several hours at a time. The glasses came with a strap for really active times, but the boys felt like the glasses were secure enough without it and asked to take it off. I was so impressed that these glasses didn’t fall off the boys’ heads! Even the little guy (2) could wear them and they didn’t slip and slide, although they were a bit big for him. Real Kids Shades has a line for infants all the way up to 12 year olds!
Some features of the Real Kids Shades glasses include:

• UV400 Category-3 Lenses
• Polycarbonate Lenses (shatterproof and impact resistant)
• Polycarbonate or Flexible Rubber Frames
• 100% UV Protection (FDA-Approved)
• Lead-free
• No BPAs
• No Phthalates

Here’s a note from Real Kids Shades:
Sunglasses are important gear for your child during back to school time and throughout the year! Your child’s backpack should always have a pair of sunglasses handy so they can put them on when they’re outside at recess, or walking home from the bus stop.
We understand that back to school time can be stressful for families. The calendar fills up and so does the “to do” list. We also understand that the endless amount of school supplies, clothing, and gear that need to be purchased can put a real financial strain on parents. Real Kids Shades is helping out families by offering two special Facebook promotions.
20% off Coupon
Now through September 27, 2012, we are offering 20% off all items on our website. Click here to register and receive your coupon code.
$250 Visa Gift Card
Enter for a chance to win a $250 Visa Gift Card from Real Kids Shades. This gift card is just what you’ll need to cover some of those inevitable back to school expenses. Simply click here to enter.
After reviewing this product, I plan on buying pairs for each of the other boys. I was impressed with the quality, the durability and the high level of protection it provides for my children.
 
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Net Talk Duo Review and Giveaway

I get so frustrated spending lots of money for home phone service, that to be honest we don’t use that often.  This is an alternative to land line phone service, that works at home or on the go. It is an affordable and easy to use VOIP device that can help you save money while still maintaining a home phone.

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