Gorton's Fisherman Friday: Enter to Win

When it comes to dinner, I like things that are simple and easy. I always want to offer my family food that is tasty, but also easy to prepare. Since I have four children, dinner needs to be on the table as quick as possible. One of the easiest and tastiest dinners we make is using Gorton's frozen foods. So, I was excited to be offered a few free product coupons to review their products.

Soft Clothing Review and Giveaway

As a mom to four, I know that some children develop sensory issues or preferences in regards to clothing. My oldest son has several mental health, behavioral, and emotional health issues, so sometimes he does have clothing preferences. He does not have specific sensory issues where certain things bother him all the time, but sometimes if he is anxious or having a difficult day, something small that normally doesn't bother him, may end up causing him to become upset. When I found the Soft Clothing Company, I thought their products looked fantastic for both children with special needs and just for children in general, so I was excited when they offered me a pack of undies to review.

Nature's Sleep Slippers Review and Giveaway

I usually don't wear any type of slippers, as most seem to lose the softness and fluff they once had after I wear them a few times. So, when I was given the chance to review the Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Slippers, I was thrilled.

A Little About the Company: Nature's Sleep is dedicated to finding quality materials and creating products that are beneficial to your health and well-being. They travel the globe looking for inspiration for new materials and product ideas, and they constantly strive to offer innovative products. They are committed to being environmental-friendly and many of their products are washable, as well as allergen resistant and anti-microbial. They offer items that are low-cost and high-quality, with everything from mattresses to pillows to slippers.

Zoobies Review and Giveaway

My children absolutely love stuffed animals, and they have plenty of them all over the house. My oldest son has started to outgrow his stuffed animal love, but he still has a few that he likes to keep in his room. He really loves having tons of blankets in his bed, so when I saw Zoobies, I thought they looked wonderful. I knew any of my children would love to have a Zoobies blanket, but I decided to get my oldest son one. When Zoobies agreed to do a review and giveaway with me, I was thrilled!

A Little About The Company: Zoobies was created out the passion and love for creating innovative products by two young brothers. They designed Zoobies to be something that was new, different, and versatile. The Zoobies concept is a stuffed animal that is also a pillow and a blanket. Zoobies were created to help make things easier on moms, as the products are convertible, comfortable, and convenient. Children can use Zoobies on road trips or during travel, and they have everything they need with one item-a blanket, a pillow, or a cute stuffed toy to play with. Maintaining high-quality products is very important to Zoobies, so each product is created with quality materials and is sure to be soft and cuddly.

My Review: I selected the alligator from the original Blanket Pets collection from Zoobies. When we first opened the package, all of my children really wanted to check out the cute alligator. Upon first glance, it appears to be a nice sized stuffed animal that is soft and cuddly. When I showed my children the zipper and they realized there was a blanket inside, they were so surprised and excited. My son immediately fell in love with the blanket. He went and laid down on the couch just so he could snuggle with the blanket for a while. Then, he started wearing the alligator on his head with the blanket dragging behind him like a cape. He thought it was so much fun and really enjoyed playing with it. At bedtime, his Zoobie had to join him and it is now a permanent part of his bedroom.

I thought the design of the product, a soft plush animal with a blanket tucked inside, is an incredibly creative and unique concept. I love that it can be transformed into a stuffed animal, so it would be easy to take on trips or sleepovers. The blanket is super soft and I was surprised that it is so large. My son is fairly tall for his age, yet the blanket was big enough to keep him covered up at night and there was still plenty of blanket surrounding him. I have found that a lot of blankets for children are on the smaller side, but this one is definitely big enough to keep little ones warm in their beds at night.


My daughter has already decided which of the Zoobies she has to have now, so I suppose we will be ordering one soon. With four children, when one child receives an item, they all end up wanting it. I don't always get them each the same thing unless it is something worth it, that I know they will actually use. This is definitely one of those items that would be used on a regular basis and is worth it to me to buy more than one.

(More pictures will be posted shortly.)

But It: You can purchase Zoobies Blanket Pets at www.zoobies.com. Right now, Zoobies is offering my readers a 20% discount off of any product using the code PARENTHOOD at checkout.

Win It: Zoobies is offering my readers the chance to win their very own regular Zoobies Blanket Pet. Simply enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck! 

 

Crazy Dog T-Shirts Review and Giveaway

My husband and I usually dress pretty casual, which really means we never dress up. We both live in jeans and t-shirts. Sometimes, I spend most of my day in sweats and a tank top or t-shirt. It's not that I don't like to dress up, but I just find it easier to dress simpler and stay comfortable. Since T-shirts are one of our go to every day pieces of clothing, I was thrilled when Crazy Dog T-shirts agreed to do a review and giveaway on my blog.

A Little About the Company: Crazy Dog T-Shirts is a New York based company that offers quality T-shirts at affordable prices. With submissions from customers and the use of their own imaginations, they are able to create unique and funny T-shirts that are appealing to men and women. They say that the foundation of their company is built on their customers, who continuously provide them with new ideas and inspiration for T-shirt designs. They take pride in their customer service, so they offer fast service with high-quality silk screen printing done quickly and efficiently. Their shirts truly bring out the kid in everyone, with funny designs and humorous quotes. From shirts that keep you prepared for the zombie apocalypse to ones that are inspired by some of the most well-known 80's movies, they offer a large selection of tees.

They offer a great selection of items for men, women, and even children!

Look at this cute onesie for babies.

Check out the cool St. Patrick's Day tees.

 Fan of all things retro? the 80's? movies? They have plenty of vintage styles to choose from. 

 

My Review: I browsed through the website for a few days (really a few days, I am so indecisive) before I decided which shirt to choose. They offer so many unique styles, with everything from funny T-shirts to ones inspired by 80's movies. I finally selected the Irish Girls Drinking T-Shirt, which can be found in the Girls T-shirt section of the website. We were lucky enough to be able to select two T-shirts (one from Crazy Dog T-shirts and one from their sister site Nacho Mama Tees), so I had my husband choose one he liked. He has to deal with me spending quite a bit of time on the computer, so I figured it would be great for him to pick out something he liked, as well. He selected the Scuba Steve Scuba Squad T-Shirt, which can be found in the Movie section of the website.

The T-shirts are soft and comfortable. I really like that the shirt is a bit longer and doesn't ride up. The stretch of the shirt gives it a nice fit, which makes it fit well without being too loose or too tight.  I like to have shirts that feature a flattering fit, and this shirt will definitely be one of my new favorites. I love the color of my T-shirt, and it is perfect for me to wear on St. Patrick's day. I did not previously own a fun St. Patrick's day shirt, so I thought this one was something that would be funny and reflect my sense of humor. My husband also likes his shirt. My husband is a big fan of Adam Sandler and the T-shirt instantly reminds me of the movie Big Daddy.

But It: You can purchase T-shirts from Crazy Dog T-shirts on their website. There are plenty of different styles to choose from, and some only cost $6.99! They also have a sister site, Nacho Mama Tees, where they offer affordable and funny t-shirts, as well.



Win it: Crazy Dog T-Shirts is offering my readers the chance to win a gift card to be used at www.crazydogtshirts.com.

Prize: $15 gift card to Crazy Dog T-Shirts

Rules: Open to US residents 18 and older who have not received a promotional item from Crazy Dog T-Shirts within the last 90 days. Those who enter cannot own a review/giveaway blog of their own.

Enter: Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

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Feature Post: Devi Crafts Review and Giveaway

 

I have two little girls that absolutely love crafts, jewelry, and accessories. When I was contacted by Devi Crafts about doing a review, I quickly looked on the Etsy shop to see what types of products they offered. While browsing through the site, my oldest daughter came in the room and saw the screen. She immediately fell in love with a set of beautiful pink flower hair clips and begged me to buy them for her birthday. I told Deidre from Devi crafts that she definitely had products we would enjoy reviewing, and she offered to send me a few items. I did have a difficult time choosing, because there were so many pretty items in the shop.

Pretty Green Bow Charm Earrings

Felt Flowers

Fabric Flowers

A Little Bit About Devi Crafts: Deidre came to Etsy in March of 2011 as a new business owner. She did not have huge expectations for her business, as she simply wanted "a bit of recognition and a few sales." She found that her friends and family members began purchasing items from her, and she also gained new customers. As she continued her business journey and began working with different materials and mediums, she realized that she had too many craft supplies and not nearly enough time to use them all, so she decided to de-stash by opening Devi Crafts. Her plan was to sell her extra craft items, until she discovered felt. Deidre said, " It quickly became my latest craft obsession and after finally creating flowers I was proud of, I decided to include handmade supplies." After this, she closed her jewelry store and combined that shop with her new one--Devi Crafts.

Lavender Flower Victorian Style Necklace

When it comes to the inspiration behind her designs, Deidre says, "My inspiration comes from nature, the material itself, vintage clothing, and my talented husband. I usually get my best ideas right as I'm laying down at night to sleep, it's annoying but I try my best to remember them." Although Deidre says she still feels new to this and clueless at times, she has found something that she truly enjoys. In addition to creating items for Devi Crafts, she also writes at The Kindall Krew blog and runs a shop with her husband, called LDk2, where they sell unique, artistic, and eye-catching jewelry.

My Review: Deidre may say that she feels new to this, but her work is exceptional and her designs are quite lovely. I am very impressed with her work, and really had a difficult time selecting which items to review, as there are so many beautiful things in her shop. I think that all of the products they offer are lovely, and Deidre and her family are very talented. We received a headband, two pink flower hair clips, and a DIY cotton canvas flower kit.

My daughters loved the hair accessories. Although my oldest fell in love with the pink hair clips, she decided to share those with her younger sister. She did claim the headband for herself, and apparently it has the power to turn her into a ballerina. As soon as she put the headband on, she began dancing and twirling around the kitchen. To say she likes it would be an understatement. My younger daughter also loved the hair accessories, and she was thrilled to put a pink flower in her hair. She enjoyed wearing it so much that she didn't even want to take it off at bedtime.

I found the products to be well-made and overall, very pretty. They are definitely cute enough for younger girls, but the headband is something a teen or woman would want to wear, as well. It is is elegant and not overly cute, where it would seem like it is only for little girls. I would probably try it on and take a picture, if my daughter would let me. For now, pictures of two little girls will have to do, and they model them better than I would anyway (they are cute too!).

I loved looking at all of the products that Devi Crafts offers, there are gorgeous felt flowers and the DIY kits are fun and an easy way to start making your own flowers if you have never done it before. They also offer hair accessories and jewelry that is stunning.

But It: Devi Crafts sells jewelry, hair accessories, craft supplies, and felt flowers. The prices of each item vary greatly, and there is sure to be something you find that is affordable and beautiful. To buy an item from Devi Crafts, you can visit the Etsy shop.

You can also stay up to date on everything new with Devi Crafts by visiting the Facebook page or the blog.

Win It: Devi Crafts is offering my readers a $15 credit for using at their shop. With the prices of their items, you are sure to find something wonderful. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below to be entered. Good luck!

Disclosure: I received free items to complete this review, but all of the thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.