Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum Review (Tomoson)

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I received Vitamin C Serum For Face 20% - Best Natural & Organic Ingredients - With Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E - Brightening Serum - Anti Aging, Anti Wrinkle, & Collagen Booster - Remove Age Spots & Reverse Sun Damage - Powerful Antioxidants & Moisturizer - Highest Quality Vitamin C Available - Satisfaction Guaranteed, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

I wanted to review the product because of the benefits. Anti-aging, collaging-boosting, moisturizer, and vitamin c. I am getting older and my kids are driving me crazier. I also love the benefits of vitamin c. Vitamin C helps fight infections. Rubbing vitamin c paste on a cold sore or blister helps swelling go down faster. Vitamin C helps with vision and inflammation.

How to use:

• Clean your
• Apply toner
• Apply Vitamin C Serum
• Apply Moisturizer after serum absorbs. 

The Serum is easy to apply. The serum comes with an syringe applicator. You simply squeeze out a little and rub it on your face. The serum does not feel heavy on your skin. The serum is not greasy or oily or leaves your skin filmy. 

I have been using the product for a few weeks now. My skin looks healthier. 

After reading the reviews on Amazon, I applied the serum to some dry, discolorations on my arm today. 

The product is currently $23.99 on Amazon. The product is prime eligible. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Pure Yacon Syrup Product Review (Business to Blogger)

Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links.

I received Yacon Syrup - 100% Pure Yacon Syrup - Metabolism Booster - All Natural We ight Loss Yacon Syrup - Raw Yacon Syrup -8 fl oz, in exchange for honest review from Business to Blogger. The product was developed by Quality Encapsulations.

I wanted to review the product because it was a natural source of pre-biotics. The product also contains no milk, eggs, shell fish, peanuts, soy, and gluten. The syrup also has no sodium cholesterol, protein, or fat.

Yacon Syrup is also a dietary supplement, which tastes like chocolate. You are to take 3 teaspoons a day. You can cook with it. Use it as a sugar substitute, or eat it alone.

Benefits of Yacon Syrup (According to Amazon)

1. Helps in weight loss; helps regulate blood sugar, and helps increase fiber. 
2. Helps you feel full longer.

For me, the other benefits was the product helped relieve gas and helped move your bowels. I have been using Yacon Syrup for a few weeks now and I love it.

Currently the product is $26.99 on Amazon. Raw Yacon Syrup is also prime-eligible.

McDonald's Houston Children's Festival (Hello Houston Media)

Disclaimer: I was provided passes to the McDonald's Houston Children's Festival for participation from Hello Houston Media.

Link to post discussing McDonald's Houston Children's Festival

On March 29th, 2014, The family and I attended the McDonald's Houston Children's Festival, held downtown. I went with my sons, niece, great-niece, and nephew. I was a little bit hesitant to how Brad was going to act. He did an excellent job.

The event provided plenty of free things for the kids: tooth brushes, tooth paste, floss, bracelets, etc Plenty of the booths offered a free swag bag. I ended up with cleaning supplies, dental care items for the children, balls, draw string bags, kites, rubber bracelets, etc. The event also provided vaccinations for children. 

I also learned about upcoming events in Houston such as Houston Money Week, last week. I also heard about Autism in the Park, hosted by MHMRA of Houston. I can't find my flyer now so if anyone has any information, let me know. The event is on April 19th, 2014, somewhere in Texas. I also bought a bag to hold all my swag. 

The event also had balloon shape makers, video game characters, mascots, and lots of giveaways to enter. I had won one but when the company called to notify me, the representative had too many requirements to claim the prize. 

The kids had fun even when the area was packed and noisy. 

Target Big G Campaign (PlateFull Co-Op)

I received Cheerios and a comic book, in response to the Target Big G campaign from PlateFull Co-Op.


My kids, nieces, and nephews love cheerios. Cheerios do not last long in this house. Honey nut. plain cheerios. anything, which is round and small.

The box lasted two days.  What was new about the campaign was for a limited time, cheerios comes with a limited edition justice league comic book.

I have not read a comic book since I was a kid. I loved superman, archie, veronica, jughead, etc. Love the comic.

I saw a few other comics when I went to the store today in a few cheerios boxes.

Get your limited edition comic before they run out. :-)

Disney and Kohls Giveaway (Money Saving Parent Blogger Promotion)

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Mountasia Houston Review (US Family Guide)

This post is sponsored by US Family Guide bloggers program. I received 4 play passes in exchange for honest review.

The family and I went to Mountasia Houston yesterday. I was not sure what to expect, since I never been before. After taking forever to pick up my nephew from his mother's job, we finally headed out, toll road and all to Mountasia.

The car was packed with my mother, niece, great-niece, sons, and nephew.

Mountasia had bumper boats, go-karts, arcade, mini-golf, and of course food.

The first thing, which stood out, was the layout. The food station was between the arcade and the tables. As soon as we walked in, we had to curve around the people, waiting for food, to walk around. The area was congested. Between people trying to find a seat to waiting for food to the arcade. My son had to look for a seat. He took a seat from a birthday party first, before my niece found him another one.

We ended up back in line to eat. The kitchen was backed up but the food was made fresh. I loved the potato patch fries (cheese and bacon covered fries). I loved the regular fries. Then, one of the staff, brought out funnel cake. I have not had funnel cake since working for Aramark in 2006. The funnel cake was good. Popcorn was good. Dipping dots-great way to end the trip.

The potato patch fries cost 6.99 each (I bought 2). The regular fries was around 3 bucks. Funnel cake was 3.99. Dipping dots was 3.99, I think. Popcorn was 2 something. I forgot how much drinks cost.

Then, we headed outside. My nephew got on the bumper boats. After the infamous Schlitterbahn trip,  I am not getting on any water activities with Brad ever again, so we watched my nephew spin around in circles. It was hilarious.

Instagram video of my nephew and the bumper boats

I also watched the go-karts and mini-golf games going on. Mountasia had a big track, which curved around, over and under. Double and single carts. The staff proclaimed the rules before people started their engines. I liked how the families interacted. Mountasia also had batting cages. There was a group of teenagers, who was batting without their helmets. The area seems more self-regulated. The batting cages needs staff near by. I moved away quickly before I witnessed a concussion.

The toddlers, Brad, and I then, moved to see the arcade. Since, I was not trying to spend too much money, I cashed in 2 bucks for the arcade. The toddlers and Brad played a spider game, similar to Whack-a-mole, but with your feet. The three of them, plus myself was killing virtual spiders. Brad also played  a car-racing game.

Then, the trouble began:

Brad did not want to leave the arcade. He started showing his Autistic side and his teen angst side. He was screaming and I did not want to lose my cool. I just wanted to leave the arcade with 3 kids and move back outside, where I don't have to bump into anyone. I also did not have his medication or melatonin with me, to calm him down. I was on my own.

After what seemed like 15 to 20 minutes, I finally got him to leave by drinking his drink. He didn't like that. We left the arcade. I bought some dipping dots and popcorn, and left the building--to the parking lot.

Will I go back again? I am not sure but not with my kids.

Ozeri Serafino Doubled Wall Insulated Beverage and Coffee Glasses Review (Moderna Housewares)

Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links.


I received the Ozeri Serafino Double Wall Insulated Beverage and Coffee Glasses, 12-Ounce, Set of 4, in exchange for honest review from Moderna Housewares.

I wanted to review Serafino because the glasses are doubled-walled. The glass will still feel cool on the outside, despite the temperature of the drink on the inside.

 I ran the glassware through a few tests and Serafino passed. Juice with ice. Hot chocolate. Tap water. The temperature of the outside glass did not change.

I did lose one of the cups during the review process. The toddler wanted something to drink and reached for a glass and it broke. RIP.

Alexa's Angel's Yellow Positivity Bracelet Review and Giveaway (Tomoson)

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I reviewed The Yellow Positively Bracelet, in exchange for honest review from Tomoson.

Product History

Alexa's Angels Bracelets was developed after a tornado hit Windsor, Co, the company's headquarters. 

The bracelets helped people have a positive attitude, despite circumstances. 

Product Details

The bracelets comes in many colors. Each set comes with 3 bracelets. Keep one for yourself. Share with a few friends. The colors include:

1. Yellow
2. Light Pink
3. Black
4. Green
5. Purple
6. Blue
7. Two-toned spirit bracelets
8. Red

Prices vary. 

Share your positivity.org

Alexa's Angels created a website, where people can share inspirational stories and photos to give you hope. You can subscribe for updates.

My Review

I wanted to review the bracelet because I needed a little positivity throughout the last few weeks, which has been rough. I thought about running away to some remote island for a quick escape. Between school and the divorce and an evil little letter, which arrived in the mail, I just about had enough. Then, I got a phone call from Brad's school saying he messed up his school uniform and back up clothes, all before 9 a.m. I wanted to drop out of school; beat up the ex, and send Brad off to potty training school. 

As previously stated, the bracelets come in many colors. The bracelet also contains positivity on a silver background with black lettering.  A simple reminder to remain positive, no matter what you are going through. 

GIVEAWAY

Leave a comment and one-randomly drawn commenter will win a bracelet from Alexa's Angels. 

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Almagreta Resume Templates Review and giveaway (Tomoson)

stylish black resume for creatives and artistics

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

I received resume templates from Almagreta, in exchange for honest review. I wanted to review them to create a more professional resume for myself. I also worked on my mother's resume using the professional template. A few hours after I was approved, she asked me to help her with her resume.

Stylish Blue Resume Template

Almagreta created 5 resume templates: Minimalist Silver; Professional Blue; Fresh Green; Striking Orange; and Stylish Black. Each template is designed for a specific career.

1. Minimalist Silver: The resume is designed for executive or senior management positions. The resume colors are a simple black and white. The resume allows people to display skills and accomplishments. 
2. Professional Blue: I used the professional blue to create my mother a new resume. The resume allows you to display your skill levels with stars. Each skill has 5 stars. 
3. Fresh Green: I used the Fresh Green to create my resume. The Fresh Green  for entry-level jobs. 
4. Striking Orange: also allows you to display your skills. 
5. Stylish Black: allows you to express your artistic skills. I could use the stylish black for when I graduate this year. 

The resumes are easy to use. The software uses Microsoft Word to open and edit. You can highlight each entry and type over with your information. If you need to add more rows, you can use the styles box.

 

Practice makes perfect. Took me a few revisions, but I learned to use and love the templates

Giveaway:

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

101 Color and Sing Bible Stories by Stephen Elkins Review (Tyndale House)

Disclaimer: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links

I read 101 Color & Sing Bible Stories by Stephen Elkins, in exchange for honest review from Tyndale House. I received a hardback (padded) copy the book. The book also came with 2 CDS, filled with music and coloring pages.

I wanted to read the book for my kids, especially the two year old. The book contains bible stories. Each story has accompanying coloring book pages and a song. At the top of each page, you have the disc number, song number, and coloring page number. Each page also has a fun fact and bible story.

On the opposite page of each story, you have a beautiful illustration. The toddler loved the music, on the CDs. I also liked reading the stories to him.

I am still working on getting him to color anything. :-).

You can download a master list of stories and songs here

The book is available on Amazon. The book is also prime-eligible.