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Sep
07

Want to feel clean, natural and pampered?

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The Terralina Ultimate Collection.

One word to describe Terralina products? The word would be soothing. Heavenly, even.

I am a redhead with ultra sensitive skin. If I am not careful, I can have flare-ups of rosacea, even break outs. I have the type of skin that will often hurt, sting…burn when I use skincare products. I learned a long time ago to stick with one particular product.

As I began to learn more about natural options, I became more and more concerned about what was IN my product. I knew my skin became sore and irritated by scents and heavy lotions, but I did not know too much about what WAS good for my skin.

Enter Terralina.

The founders of Terralina originally created their company while looking for ways for pregnant moms to be good to their skin, believing that:

“What goes onto your skin, goes into your body”

Moms are so smart.

This quest for healthier options led to the Terralina line of skincare products. With ingredients like olive and vitamin E, Terralina is naturally formulated to be antioxidant rich, without harmful ingredients (like parabens, PEGs, silicone, mineral oils, ethoxylates, glycols, acrylates, or artificial fragrance). I found it really interesting to look through their Natural Beauty Ingredient Glossary.

I received The Terralina Ultimate Collection for review and I have been using this for a little over a month.

As someone with rosacea, I am not supposed to use exfoliators in general. But every once in a while, I just really want to exfoliate! So, when I first received my Terralina, the exfoliant was the first product I looked at. I tried a teeny bit and absolutely loved the light granules. The scent was also light. I went ahead and used it and felt so much smoother and just cleaner. After several weeks of use, my pores are smaller, my face is clearer and my skin is so soft.

I try to use all the other products just at night, such as the facial cleanser and toner. They are so pleasant, I find myself drawn to them in the morning as well—the textures and scents are both relaxing and refreshing and do not dry out my skin at all.

I especially love the facial moisturizer. The moisturizer contains olive oil and white tea and with my fair and dry skin, my moisturizer is the most important part of my beauty routine. Terralina’s facial moisturizer has a whipped texture that just smooths into my skin with a light fragrance. My skin feels so hydrated and supple. The body lotion has a similar effect on my skin and using the body lotion is such a treat on my shaved legs.

I felt like my skin felt and looked better. And, I feel good that I am using more natural products. But the best thing? One morning my husband asked:

“What are you doing differently? Your skin looks great—it feels great, too.”

Who knew the body lotion could be so sexy!

You can buy Terralina online. Right now they have a buy 1 get 1 free sale and free shipping on orders over $30. You can also use coupon code MAMABUZZ10 for 10% off your total order.

And….Thanks to Terralina, I get to giveaway one Terralina Ultimate Collection!

($138 value, US only).

For the mandatory entry, please tell me what Terralina product you would love to use. Read more about the Terralina Ultimate Collection.

For additional entries:

  • Like Terralina on Facebook
  • Follow Faith, Family and Fun in Reader
  • Follow Faith, Family and Fun in Google Friend Connect
  • Follow me on Twitter @ quinnschilling
  • Follow Faith, Family and Fun on Facebook
  • Share this giveaway! If you publicly Tweet, Facebook share or blog about this giveaway, give yourself 3 additional entries. (Please give yourself a separate comment for each—total of 9 extra entries just for sharing :)
  • You CAN Tweet once daily for more entries.

Don’t forget to leave your email in case you are the winner! I will choose a winner September 28, 2010.

I received the Terralina Ultimate Collection from Terralina LLC through MamaBuzz for the purpose of review. I have given my honest opinion.

Aug
30

The Winner of the Nature Valley National Parks Project giveaway is:

Kimberly K,
who blogs over at Train Up a Child
And, The Winners of The Curriculum Clean-OUT:

Blossom, winner of the Web Design for Kids!

Cheryl, aka Sister Tipster, winner of the Light Speed Math, Geometry Intro!

Mrs. White, winner of the Math Tutor DVD.com The Basic Math Word Problem Tutor!

Thanks to everyone who entered! Winners, please send me your mailing info. and I will get these out as soon as possible.

Aug
26

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Just a quick note to mention the Great Nature Valley Giveaway is ending tomorrow night!

Come by and enter before midnight: http://faithfamilyandfun.com/?p=3960

Jul
29

Congratulations to Ai Mei, who won the SunMate, an ultraviolet  ray indicator.

Author: Ai Mei
Website: http://studentsavingbucks.blogspot.com/
Comment:
I “liked” you on Facebook.

Thanks for commenting:) Purely products will get this out to you asap.

May
20

Grill Daddy

The Grill Daddy (www.grilldaddy.net) is a steam powered grill-cleaning tool that sanitizes grills and eliminates the burnt on food, grease and dirt. Cleaning grills can be a difficult and time-consuming task but the alternative is far worse. Unwashed racks can house bacteria that could contaminate food and leave an unsanitary and bad taste.

Grill Daddy

Utilizing specially designed stainless-steel brushes, the Grill Daddy releases water as users brush, hitting the grill and turning to steam while rinsing away unsanitary debris.

Other features:

  • Steam-powered
  • No rancid greasy residue builds up on the brush (liquefies and melts it away)
  • Safe for porcelain, steel and iron grills (hot or cold)
  • Ergonomic handle keeps hands away from heat and provides maximum leverage

I think this is a great little product! I expected it to be powered somehow–but it is not (probably safer that way). Anyway, as you rub the brush across the grill, water is forced out of the brush and you have a heat safe scrubber with a nice long handle. I liked it. Simple and it worked.

You can purchase your Grill Daddy here, for $19.95, plus S&H.

You can also Enter to Win One for Your Daddy!

Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate comment entry for each thing you do)

  • Subscribe to my Reader and/or Follow my Google Friend Connect
  • Blog about this giveaway for two additional entries (leave 2 comments:)
  • Follow me on my Twitter
  • Follow Faith, Family and Fun on Facebook
  • Enter any of my other giveaways–give yourself a comment for each one you enter

I will chose a random winner on June 2. The winner will be notified by email. (So please leave me a way to contact you in your entries!)

This is a Mama Buzz review. The product was provided by Grill Daddy for my review

May
18

mom_shadowGIVEAWAY CLOSED Start saving by winning my $35 Jiffy Lube Card Giveaway!!

I know a lot of my readers try to save money by getting freebies and clipping coupons…in all kinds of ways. Taking care of my car in order to save money is something I rarely think about. When I was single I did pay more attention to my car! My husband likes to take care of me, taking care of the auto stuff…and I have no problem letting him. But, I’m just saying… the fact is, my husband may not be around when I have to make car decisions…or he may be busy…and, hey, I went to college—I should know how to take care of an important investment. My car.

So save money—and be safe by paying attention to some simple car maintenance tips. And, I  also want to say, I bet many of you already do this, so enjoy the giveaway and excuse my car laziness.

To enter to win, check out the web site www.MotorOilMatters.org. You can find out how quality motor oils can help prolong your engine´s life and improve overall efficiency. Play  ”M.O.M. Knows Best” where you can put your motor mind to the test with an interactive quiz!

I also was able to interview Jody DeVere. Jody is the President of the Women’s Automotive Association International and CEO of the auto-advice site AskPatty.com. Here’s her take on some common car questions:

1. How and how often do you check your oil?

Follow the service interval schedule recommended by the manufacturer to the letter of the law! Understand what products are being put into your vehicle, the life blood of your car is your motor oil so service with a high quality motor oil like Pennzoil or Quaker State.

2. What can happen if you put the wrong fluid/don’t change the oil enough

Changing your oil to meet your vehicles specification is the key to the survival of your vehicle. Using high-quality motor oil is also vital to protecting your investment. If major engine damage occurs from the use of motor oil that does not meet the manufacturers specifications, rebuilding or replacing an engine can cost between $1,500 to $3000, or more.

3. How do you know which oil is best for your car?

Your owner’s manual is a great place to start. Know that motor oil is a high-tech product that performs a critical role within the engine; its quality matters. MotorOilMatters.org has a feature which can be found here: http://ew5.earlweb.com/search.php?site=52 which helps you chose the best oil for your car and driving habits.

5. What is the number one thing you tell women about car maintenance?

Knowledge is power, so the more we know as women, the better we position ourselves to make informed decisions as opposed to being given random direction. There are great resources to become more car savvy:  AskPatty.com, CarCare.org and MotorOilMatters.org.

Thanks, Patty!

I have to admit, I gave my gift card to my son. But, I actually felt empowered, having a useful gift for him that would keep him safe!

So, the $35 Jiffy Lube gift card giveaway! *This should cover most of the cost, if not all, of a conventional oil change at most Jiffy Lube locations.

Mandatory Entry:

Tell me what you scored on the M.O.M. Knows Best game…OR, tell me a funny story about a car problem that happened to you. (For example, I learned when I was 17 not to drive a car hot…because my engine was totaled when I did!)

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate comment entry for each thing you do)

I will chose a random winner on June 15. The winner will be notified by email. (So please leave me a way to contact you in your entries!)

This information and giveaway have all been provided by Shell Lubricants and Jiffy Lube through MyBlogSpark. I have given my unbiased opinion on this information.

May
07

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Happy Mother’s Day! My youngest baby is five years old now, and while I seem to forget many things, I know I will never forget the excitement of my pregnancies and the delights of holding my warm, snuggly little babies.

While I miss having teeny ones, I do not miss morning sickness, sore nipples…stuff like that. Recently, I was talking to some blog friends and heard that many of them are having a difficult time with morning sickness. And, I also know a woman who is grieving a miscarriage, so I wanted to find some helpful information.

So…armed with my newfound knowledge on organics (thanks to Alexandra Zissu) I went looking for some healthy ideas to help my friends. Little did I know, but I was about to get a treat for myself! (Isn’t that always how it goes? When I am not thinking about me, good things come to me)

I soon found the Earth Mama Angel Baby website. They have been featured in many media articles, including Fit Pregnancy, Mothering, Vogue, and Mindful Mama…Here is a bit from their site:

“Earth Mama Angel Baby is the only complete line of safe, zero toxin, hospital recommended, honestly organic and natural herbal products, and USDA Certified 100% Organic teas, specifically formulated to support women throughout the common discomforts of childbirth, from pregnancy through labor, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and even the loss of a baby.

“All of Earth Mama Angel Baby® products are made with only pure, plant based, natural, worry-free ingredients. And of course all Earth Mama Angel Baby products are rated 0 for toxins on the respected Skin Deep database. Safe for Pregnancy, Ideal for the Whole Family.”

I loved the website! The site had such wonderful artwork and photography, that I figured their actual products must be fantastic. And, I was right.  When I received my Happy Mama Body Wash and Happy Mama Spray, I was in heaven.

I personally am the person who cannot even walk by a Bath and Body Works without developing a headache. When I got the Happy Mama Spray, I was actually in bed, sick, and my kids brought in the package. When I saw the spray, I was tentative to use it, because I know how sensitive I am and I was worried I’d get a headache—but the bottle was so pretty and the ingredient list was wonderful…organic lime, tangerine, sweet orange…Mmmmmm.

So I sprayed. And I kept spraying:) The spray is supposed to be for “Morning Sickness and Baby Blues,” and I’m pretty sure I have neither, but the scent was so light and refreshing, I felt better. I can see how this could be great for a pregnant mommy! Now, with the spray, it goes on lightly and the scent diminishes. My Happy Mama Baby Wash was also such a treat, with a ginger grapefruit scent.

Earth Mama Angel Baby definitely understands mamas and babies. From gift boxes for the Mama To-Be, to post-partum recovery kits, to nipple butters and baby washes…they have so many really useful products. From now on I’ll be bringing EMAB to any baby showers I go to…and even my big babies will be using some of these washes and lotions! And guess what?

Earth Mama Angel Baby is Giving away a $25 E-Gift Certificate to one of my readers!

For the Mandatory Entry:

Like Earth Mama Angel Baby on Facebook

OR, for those who do not do FB, you can complete the  “What’s Your Score Challenge.”

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate comment entry for each thing you do)

I will chose a random winner on May 22th. The winner will be notified by email. (So please leave me a way to contact you in your entries!)

*Also, the site does include links to their site www.babylosscomfort.com. I found their page on What Do I Say? very helpful.

Thank you to Earth Mama Angel Baby for this giveaway and providing me with the Happy Mama Spray and Wash. I have given my unbiased opinion on this product–I adore it.

May
06

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With this Mother’s Day coming up, I wanted to give my Mom readers a special treat. So, I am very excited to share this giveaway from Alexa’s Angels.

I love the piece I have. It is just gorgeous! I received a 3 Word Pearl Necklace which says Expect a Miracle. This is so inspiring to me. The chain is attractive and the charm and pearl are situated at just the perfect spot. I have gotten so many compliments on this necklace!

Cover-WebAlexa’s Angels creates gorgeous jewelry designs. Founded by Beth Lang, a Colorado artist, the company is named after the founder’s first daughter, Alexa. Beth is a mom of four and says “I’m inspired every day by the people around me – my family, friends and neighbors in my community. If my designs bring people closer, I’ve accomplished what I have set out to do. There is nothing more important in life than connecting with the ones you love and cherish.”

While the company began small in 1995, they have grown tremendously and have many beautiful items and designs to choose from with product lines specially created to inspire women and to help women celebrate their emotions, friends and families. How sweet is that?

1_25_0_24-posi-ivi-y-bracelet-setTheir website tells many stories about their jewelry designs. I love that. In the staff picks section I saw another quote I like:Also, I love pieces that have a full saying on them like the token necklaces.  Having a special message permanently in writing to wear is so powerful.  The dragonfly is my favorite. It says, “Sometimes you have to jump, just to see if you can fly.” ~ from Kelli

You can even send an Angel Gram. Go here to see what I mean!

On top of designing such heartfelt and attractive pieces, the company has a social conscience. In fact, Alexa’s Angels is “dedicated to creating, finding and supporting programs that benefit women”.

I also found their prices to be very reasonable. You can visit the Alexa’s Angels site to find out more, here.

And, Alexa’s Angels has offered to giveaway a 3 Word Pearl Necklace to one of my readers!

For the Mandatory Entry:

Follow Alexa’s Angels on Facebook (Like them:)

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate entry for each)

  • Follow Alexa’s Angels on Twitter
  • Subscribe to my Reader
  • Follow my Google Friend Connect
  • Tweet about this giveaway (you can tweet each day for an additional entry)
  • Blog about this giveaway for two additional entries
  • Follow Faith, Family and Fun on Facebook

I will chose a random winner on May 15th. The winner will be notified by email. (So please leave me a way to contact you in your entries!)

Thank you to Alexa’s Angels for this giveaway and providing me with a 3 Word Necklace to review. I have given my unbiased opinion on this product.