Two Weeks to Nourished Skin Dove Difference Challenge and Giveaway

I never knew how bad some body washes and soaps can be for your skin. All regular body washes cause or contribute to dry skin damage. Current body washes actually damage proteins and lipids in the skin’s outer layer which can lead to the loss of moisture. When skin lacks proper moisture, dryness, tightness and irritation/redness can occur. Some existing body wash are focused on minimizing protein damage and alleviating visual symptoms of moisture loss by adding heavy moisturizing ingredients that sit on top of skin. While these additives help mask dry skin damage, they do not address the deeper problem of lipid damage. 

The new Dove Body Wash collection contains NutriumMoisture™ technology that cares for surface skin ten layers deep. Unlike other body washes, this first-of-its-kind body wash technology takes a dual approach to healthy, nourished skin by preserving both proteins and lipids during cleansing. Only Dove contains NutriumMoisture™, a breakthrough formula of soybean oil and natural lipids.

I recently was contacted by Dove to review their new line of body washes with NutriumMoisture. I received a bottle of Go Fresh Energize body wash in grapefruit and lemongrass scent.  I love the scent of this body wash! It is so refreshing and clean smelling. My skin is always so dry and flaky but after using the Dove NutriumMoisture products my skin feels soft and revived!

Buy It: Dove NutriumMoisture body washes are available at your local drug stores, chain retailer, and grocery stores for around $5 a bottle. I encourage you to take the 2 week Dove challenge and see which NutriumMoisture body wash is your favorite.

Win It:  Win a Dove Difference Challenge kit for yourself! Leave me a  comment telling which of the Dove NutriumMoisture body washes you would like to start your challenge with!

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Janet Faye (Comment # 3) for winning the Dove Giveaway!

Disclaimer: This was not a paid post. Honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Dove who supplied the products for the review and giveaway.

Curious Chef Review and Giveaway

Mahayla loves helping me cook. I think her favorite thing about helping mommy cook is getting to lick the cake batter off the spatula when we're done (my favorite part too). As hard as she tries to help, the cooking utensils just are not made for little hands. Curious Chef makes uniquely designed kitchen utensils for our budding chefs.

Curious Chef's products help foster children's imagination and curiosity all while spending quality time with family. Some of my fondest memories as a child involved baking with my dad. Curious Chef's products allow for children, under guidance, to explore culinary possibilities.I want to stress that Curious Chef's utensils are real kitchen utensil! They are dishwasher, heat safe, and made with BPA free materials. I especially love the cooking kits available from Curious Chef. Their pizza party or ice cream sunday kits are great for sleepovers or birthday parties. We received the Curious Chef foundations kits and it has all the utensils necessary to make great family cooking memories.

The Curious Chef 27 piece foundations kit comes with everything pictured. All of the utensils (minus the rolling pin) fit into the mixing bowl for easy storage. Mahayla looks so cute in her apron and hat! She really loves using this set. Whenever I start cooking, she grabs her apron, her mixing bowl, and pulls up a chair.Buy your Curious Chef set today and start making more wonderful memories!

Buy It: Visit Curious Chef and explore their selection of cooking kits and utensils.You can order your child the 27 pc foundations set for $59.99.  Cooking kits start at $19.99. Individual utensils prices start at $3.99.

Win It: One winner will receive 2 (two) utensils of their choice from the foundations set pictured above. Leave me comment letting me know which two utensils you would like to own.

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Goodwitchglenda (Comment #13) for winning the Curious Chef Giveaway! 

Disclaimer: This was not a paid post. Honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Curious Chef who supplied the products for the review and giveaway.

Celebrate in Pink Review and Giveaway

When my mother was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer in 2003 it sent our families world spinning. Nearly 7 years later, she remains a fighter...a survivor. Her diagnosis was one of the main reasons I decided to specialize in Oncology Nursing. Every year we take part in and raise funds for cancer research. Our relay team usually sells handmade jewelry, sell used books, and make fruit smoothies. I make and sell a bracelet called "Beading the Odds" to help meet our team goal each year. I found an awesome survivor owned business that can help make your fundraiser event even more memorable, Celebrate in Pink .

Celebrate in Pink is the only provider of Pink Ribbon celebration ware. Whether you're hosting a fundraiser event or throwing a celebration of life, Celebrate in Pink has something to offer. Celebrate in Pink offers an exclusive line of pink ribbon table ware, celebration fundraising baskets, gift baskets, stationary, and t-shirts. Their party ware is available in several different package size and are affordable. Party package prices range from $13.50-$29.50.

Celebrate in Pink's mission statement reads,

"Every three minutes one of our mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends are diagnosed with breast cancer. This can be financially devastating for families, even those with health care. We are committed to helping these women who so desperately need a voice. Our products are created out of love and admiration for them; the real heroes who fight everyday for their lives. Help us make a difference, a portion of our profits are donated to help these families."

Buy It: Visit Celebrate in Pink and order your supplies for your upcoming fundraiser, celebration of life, or milestone party. Enter the code SAVEME15 to get 15% off your purchase!

Win It: Celebrate in Pink is offering one of my readers their choice between the "Full Monty" party ware set or the "Save the Girls" T-shirt for free. Leave me a comment telling me your fundraiser idea in which you would use Celebrate in Pink's products.

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Lily K. (Comment #45) for winning the Celebrate in Pink Giveaway!  

Disclaimer: This was not a paid post. Honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Celebrate in Pink who supplied the products for the review and giveaway.

Diaper Cake Review and Giveaway

When I was pregnant with Mahayla, I received a diaper cake as a gift at one my baby showers. I thought it was the best gift ever...and it was made by a man which made it even more special. So when a cousin of ours was expecting, I made her a diaper cake. I found assembly instructions and design ideas on the internet. I bought all the supplies and made my very first diaper cake and a baby sock roses bouquet. The finished product cost me about $100.

If you are wanting to give an expectant family a diaper cake but not wanting to spend the time and money I did, you should consider Diaper Cakewalk. Diaper Cakewalk offers unique and wonderfully decorated diaper cakes at a reasonable price. With prices starting at around $35, Diaper Cakewalk offers multi-tiered diaper cakes for boys, girl, neutral or pre-made "do-it-yourself" cakes. Diaper Cakewalk uses premium diapers such as Pampers or Huggies. I love that "Eco Friendly" diaper cake are available and made from Seventh Generation chlorine free diapers. Diaper Cakewalk products are fully functional as well. None of the diapers are glued together so they can actually be used. Their cakes are decorated with brand names products such as Burt's Bees, Johnson & Johnson, Gerber, and Playtex. Diaper Cakewalk are affordable baby gifts and they can be shipped directly to you fully constructed and gift wrapped.

Buy It: Purchase your unforgettable diaper cake from Diaper Cakewalk for your next baby shower. Not only do they make wonderful baby shower gifts, they are beautiful centerpieces as well. Prices start at around $35 for the do-it-yourself and around $50 for a decorated cake. Your order generally ships in 3 business days. Standard shipping is $9.95 but rush shipping is available.

Win It: Diaper Cakewalk is giving one of my readers their choice of one the two diaper cakes above. Visit Diaper Cakewalk and let me know which diaper cake is your favorite or telling me what baby product you think all new mothers should have.

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Brittney aka Cuddles & Camo (Comment # 149) for winning the Diaper Cakewalk Giveaway!  

Disclaimer: This was not a paid post nor did I receive any free products for review. Honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to Diaper Cakewalk who supplied the products for the giveaway.

DownEast Basics Review and Giveaway

It's springtime which means its time to clean out the closet. Out with the old and in with the new. My post baby body has meant that I needed to invest in an all new wardrobe. DownEast Basics has made it easy and affordable to replenish my wardrobe with stylish and feminine clothes. DownEast Basics just released their new spring arrivals and they are awesome!

DownEast Basics has a great selection of womens and children's fashion and accessories at reasonable prices. I'm a bargain shopper so I love their sale section. Right now you can get an additional 30% off clearance items when you enter the promo code THIRTYR1  at checkout.

Buy It: Shop online at DownEast Basics or you can visit one of their stores if you live on the West Coast.  Don't miss out on two great specials that are running right now. Save an additional 30% of clearance items with the promo code THIRTYR1 plus free shipping for purchase over $40 when use promo code BLOG310.

Win It: DownEast Basics is offering one my readers a product of their choice from the Spring New Arrivals! Leave me a comment telling me which one of their new arrivals you would like to add to your closet. 

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Tracey (Comment #71) for winning the product of choice from the "new arrivals" from DownEast Basics. 
 

Expressive Nursing Wear $35 Gift Card Giveaway

I'm a breastfeeding mother and sometimes it is difficult for me to breastfeed out in public. Not only can it be challenging to feed my son discreetly; he is also a messy eater. Having to deal with nursing covers can be difficult to maneuver if your hands are full. Nothing says, "Look at Me!!", more than a hungry screaming baby. It never fails, the one time you want to be invisible is when your child decides to become the drama queen/king of the day. Well, problem solved with Expressive Nursingwear.

Expressive Nursingwear specializes in stylish nursing attire that have hidden openings so that you can nurse discreetly and with confidence. No more untucking and pulling up your shirt or fumbling with nursing covers. These "easy access" clothes make breastfeeding even more convenient. Expressive Nursing wear has a great selection of affordable shirts, dresses, and intimate apparel. I LOVE my "I make milk...What's your superpower?" shirt from Expressive Nursingwear. It's made of ultra-soft cotton and it makes an awesome statement don't you think? My Expressive Nursingwear shirt has enabled me to nurse Tre' in public with no one ever noticing. To onlookers it just looks like I'm holding a sleeping baby.  I also found their breastfeeding tips and resources section helpful. It contains some great advice to new mothers or for those who just need a refresher.

Here's a few of my favorite Expressive Nursingwear outfits below.

Buy It: You can buy your own Expressive Nursingwear by visiting their website. Right now they are offering free shipping for orders over $50. Make sure you check out their clearance section as well for some great deals on closeout items.

Win It: Expressive Nursingwear is giving away a $35 gift card for their merchandise!

Required Entry: Leave a comment with your name and email address (I am required to forward all entries  to Expressive Nursingwear.)

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Contest Closed. Congratulations to Nicole (Comment #11) for winning the Expressive Nursingwear giveaway! 
 

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