Reviews by mommyx3

mommyx3 says "A gift any mother would love!" about Things Remembered - Custom Couture Jewelry Collection

mommyx3 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:17:06 GMT

I have the custom 36″ Sterling Silver Beaded Necklace from Things Remembered along with 4 pendants which are all part of the Custom Couture Jewelry Collection. When I opened my package, I was so pleased with the look and quality of the necklace and pendants.

I love the 36″ chain because I can wear it long or I can double it up to get a different look. You can personalize your necklace with pendants. I chose 4 different pendants because each one means something special to me. With the Custom Couture Jewelry Collection you can choose a necklace, bracelet or both. You can then choose an engraveable pendant with your choice of personalization. You can also personalize your jewelry with other pendants, initials or CZ accents you would like to add.

I chose the engraveable heart pendant, a CZ cross accent, my initial "C" with pearl accent, and a ruby birthstone accent. The necklace is truly stunning.

My only complaint would have to be the color of the ruby birthstone. When I think...

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mommyx3 says "A pair of high-quality children's shoes!" about Vincent Shoes Tuva Boots

mommyx3 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:09:52 GMT

I am very happy with the Tuva boots that we received from Vincent Shoes. The quality is exceptional and the craftsmanship is top notch. The boots are made with both suede and leather and have stylish chrome buckles for added flair. From a parenting stand point, I like that the boots have a zipper closure which makes it easy for your child to put on or take off the boots.

I would highly recommend Vincent Shoes. Our experience has been very positive and I'm sure we will be making future purchases. The only drawback I see is the high price tag. I find it very difficult to spend $90 on a pair of shoes for myself let alone for my children. But like I said earlier, the quality is superb. I will most likely wait for a sale before our next purchase.

I also wanted to make note that after months of wear the leather part of the boots still looks great! However, the suede has started to show signs of wear.

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mommyx3 says "Little but powerful hand held vacuum!" about Dirt Devil Gator 10.8-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum Vacuum

mommyx3 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:04:06 GMT

Being a mommy to three young children means that I clean up a lot of messes both big and small. For those small messes I hate hauling out our vacuum. Since we have an older vacuum cleaner it weighs a ton and it is hard on my back.

We recently got the Dirt Devil Gator 10.8-Volt Cordless Handheld Vacuum and I've been using it for a few weeks now. I have found it to be most useful in our minivan. I often give the children goldfish or cheerios to snack on while in the car and on most days you can find a few smashed in the floorboard. Hauling out our huge vacuum is quite difficult and I would often put off cleaning up the mess just because of the hassle.

Here are some of the features of this vacuum:

Gator Easy Opening Dirt Cup
Built-In Crevice Tool
10.8 Volts
Cordless
Bagless Design
Lightweight - Easy to Carry

This little handheld vacuum has quite a powerful suction. It was able to pick up all of the goldfish and cheerios crumbs quickly and easily. Aside from using it on the floorboards,......

mommyx3 says "Quality Children's Clothing!" about Rothschild Diagonal Color Block Jacket

mommyx3 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:52:43 GMT

My daughter has a Rothschild jacket that she just loves. The jacket is white, brown and has two hues of pink. The jacket also came with a hat and scarf which she now loves. Since we live in Texas and have really short winters, she has never really worn a scarf so it took a little getting used to.

The outside of the jacket is a wind and water resistant polyester and the inside is lined with a nice, warm fleece that keeps you cozy. The design is fun and trendy and also comes in a pink/green combo as well. The adjustable elastic cuffs and the stand collar help to keep it nice and warm. My daughter can vouch that it works. She stayed outside longer than both of my boys which is quite unusual.

I am very happy with the quality and craftsmanship of the Rothchilds jacket. What I really like about the jacket is that it is machine washable! It's perfect because I have 3 very active young children that are constantly spilling juice boxes, wiping their hands on their clothes, etc. Having...

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mommyx3 says "Totally worth it!" about My Storytime Friends

mommyx3 — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:42:50 GMT

My Storytime Friends is an interactive stuffed teddy bear and storybook combo made for children between the ages of 3 - 8. Along with the stuffed animal and hardcover storybook, it also comes with a lifetime membership to the My Storytime Friends Book of the Month Club. Your membership includes:

A free narrated online flip-book version of the Book of the Month.
A free printable colored PDF copies of each Book of the Month story plus black and white versions for coloring.
Free access to educational, interactive activities on MyStorytimeFriends.com as well as additional offline activities for children and workbooks for parents.
A free audio-book version of each story.

My 18-month old Peyton loved the teddy bear. He took the teddy and rubbed it against his face. He is really soft and he is just the perfect size.

When you first recieve your box you must register your friend by going online to My Storytime Friends and entering your special code that is on the tag of your box. Once you...

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mommyx3 says "Lovin' the Bounce Dryer Bar!" about Bounce Dryer Bar

mommyx3 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:35:31 GMT

I've been using the Bounce Dryer Bar for a couple of weeks now and I'm extremely happy with the results. I love the ease of use. Just stick it on the wall inside of your dryer and you're done for a couple of months. The smell is right on and leaves your clothes smelling fresh and clean! Being a mommy to 3 small children, this makes life easier and makes me more efficient! I do think it is a tad bit expensive, but I've been seeing coupons for $1.00 off so that makes the price more reasonable.

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mommyx3 says "Very entertaining for young children." about Animal Atlas: Animals and Us

mommyx3 — Fri, 15 May 2009 16:01:51 GMT

Animal Atlas is a television program that is syndicated nationally and watched by more than 1.5 million viewers each week. It is shot in high definition and broadcast in HD on the HD VOOM Network. Animal Atlas takes you on a tour of the world visiting every continent and meeting Earth's animals from A to Zebra.

We popped the DVD into the player and as a parent I love that there were only 2 short screens before the movie starts. Being able to skip to the main menu of a DVD and get the movie going right away is a parents dream. What parent has time to sit around and wait for the movie to start?!?

The images are very vivid and captured the boys attention right away. They both just sat there and stared at the television. As I'm sitting there watching it with the boys, its almost like you could reach through the television and touch the animals. It's really that great, especially on a big screen TV.

Since I have three children ranging from 11 months - 5 years old, I like that this...

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mommyx3 says "It works, but use with caution." about Rembrandt Rembrandt 2 Hour Whitening Kit

mommyx3 — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:56:28 GMT

Up until just last week, I had never used a whitening kit. There is no particular reason why, I just hadn't done it. But I was given the opportunity to try the Rembrandt 2 Hour Whitening Kit last week and I have to say I am incredibly happy with the results. I do have to say it is kinda intimidating if you've never done something like this before. When I opened the package and saw the instruction book, I almost changed my mind. I thought that surely this was way too complicated and I would end up messing something up. I'm happy to report that I succeeded and my teeth are whiter!

The first step to whiter teeth is customizing your ComfyTray applicators. To do so all you need to do is get a hot glass of water and place the applicators in the water for about 5 seconds or so. You will see that the applicators will begin to lose their shape. Just put the applicator your mouth. You want the ComfyTray to mold to your teeth. You can do so by pressing with your tongue, finger, etc.. Do that for...

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mommyx3 says "Absolutely fabulous!" about Photofiddle

mommyx3 — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:45:04 GMT

I just received the most wonderful Mother's Day gift ever! I am so excited to share my experience with Photofiddle.com.

Photofiddle.com is an online company that allows users to create art with free online photo effects software. With over 50 different designs to choose from you will be able to create a masterpiece. I had a picture of my husband and first son from our cruise in 2006 that was just awesome.

After looking through all the choices, I chose the color pencil sketch. I am beyond impressed. It came nicely packaged and even included little white gloves you use while handling it so you don't mess it up. It is absolutely amazing. It's 18″x12″ on stretched canvas.

Photofiddle.com is very easy to navigate and creating your masterpiece is a breeze. The first step is to upload your photo to Photofiddle.com. Once you've uploaded your photo, you will have to select from the many art choices. This step could take you awhile. There are over 50 choices to choose from. Then...

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mommyx3 says "Never forget another birthday!" about My Punchbowl

mommyx3 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:22:36 GMT

Have you ever missed an important birthday? I know I have! With so many friends and family it's hard to remember everyone's birthdays and I miss a couple a few every year. When I was asked to check out MyPunchbowl Birthday Reminders I couldn't wait to log on. I need a way to organize birthdays where all I need to do is click the mouse a couple of times and behold...my birthday list. My Punchbowl Birthday Reminders does just that.

It's super easy to get started. Simply head on over to MyPunchbowl and create an account. Click on the Birthday Reminders tab at the top. There are several choices in adding birthdays. You can request birthdays through your email contact list, your Facebook account or your Twitter account. Once your contacts have added their birthdays, you can organize them into groups such as family, friends, etc. You can also share your birthday list with others as well as customize the time and frequency of your birthday reminders.

I personally added all my friends...

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mommyx3 says "Makes dishwashing easy!" about Electrasol Finish Quantum

mommyx3 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:18:03 GMT

Being a family of 5, we have a load of dishes to wash every night. I don't know about you, but I hate having to pre-rinse my dishes before I put them in the dishwasher because if I don't I have to rewash them. Finish Quantum is designed for consumers who want perfect dishes every time they wash.

I could not wait to try the Finish Quantum so I was excited to learn that I forgot to run the dishwasher the night before. I opened the detergent cup and removed the not-working-only- still-using-because-I-didn't-know-I-had-any-other-alternatives-detergent-packet and replaced it with Finish Quantum. I started the dishwasher and hoped for the best. I am happy to report that I was extremely pleased with the results.

One of my main problems is the white film that stays behind. It's really bad with my pots and pans that have the black cooking surfaces. Every time they are washed in the dishwasher, they come out with a white film. Every single time! With Finish Quantum, I had no white residue....

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mommyx3 says "It will change the way your child brushes their teeth!" about Oral B Stage 3 Child Toothbrush

mommyx3 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:10:02 GMT

The kind folks over at SheSpeaks sent me two Oral B Stages toothbrushes to try out. I received a Disney Princess toothbrush for my daughter and a Cars toothbrush for my son. The characters couldn't be any more perfect. Taylor is really into the whole "princess" thing and Rylan loves cars and trucks.

We received the Stage 3 toothbrush that is designed for children 5-7 who are brushing more independently. The cushioned head is designed to protect tender gums while the power tip bristles are designed to help clean hard to reach back teeth. The cup shaped bristles help to surround and clean teeth. The handle is designed to fit in little hands to make it easier for them to learn good brushing habits and techniques. The handle is also designed so that it can be placed on the counter and not roll over. As a mom I love this feature because I'm always cleaning toothpaste off of the counter.

Both of my children gave these toothbrushes two thumbs up. They get excited when it's time to brush...

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mommyx3 says "Pretty good if you ask me!" about Glade Sense & Spray (Automatic Spray)

mommyx3 — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:11:17 GMT

I recently received the Glade Sense & Spray from the good folks over at BzzAgent. I was so excited to be able to participate in this campaign because I am a scent fanatic. With 3 guys in the house along with a male dog I'm sure you can imagine the smells that go on in my house. I received the Clean Linen scent and it really smells nice. A light clean scent.

I have my Glade Sense & Spray on a hutch right before you enter our hallway which leads to a bathroom. I contemplated putting it in the bathroom behind the toilet, but we have a cabinet back there and couldn't find a place for it really. I really like where I put it because it is high traffic area in the house so it does alot of sensing and spraying. After each spray the machine goes into a 30 minute lock down mode. If during that 30 minutes you need an extra squirt, it is equipped with a button that will allow it to spray while in lock down mode.

The Glade Sense & Spray should last for about 30 days depending on how much you use...

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mommyx3 says "Leaves your baby soft and smelling amazingly!" about Johnson & Johnson Shea and Cocoa Butter Baby Wash

mommyx3 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:21:39 GMT

As a mother of 3, I've tried many baby washes. Some I've hated, some I've liked and some I've loved! Johnson & Johnson Shea & Cocoa Butter Baby Wash is one that I love.

I'm all for that baby fresh scent, but I think there comes a time in a mothers life with 3 young children all under 6 that the baby fresh scent can be a bit...redundant. When I first tried the Johnson & Johnson Shea & Cocoa Butter Baby Wash I was ecstatic. I had finally found something while still being gentle enough for my 9 months old skin, it didn't leave him smelling like a new baby. It has a mild, gentle scent that isn't at all overpowering. Just the perfect amount of fragrance. The baby wash is smooth and creamy and comes to an easy lather. I pretty much consider it an all body wash including the hair. There is no need for two different bath time products. It also rinses off really easy. It doesn't leave any tacky residue behind and leaves baby feeling and smelling nice and clean.
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mommyx3 says "There is nothing I dislike about this diaper." about Pampers Swaddlers

mommyx3 — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 15:45:35 GMT

I love Pampers Swaddlers diapers. They are super absorbant and super soft and keep the baby happy. Since I have a little boy I need super protection against leaks while still allowing him to be comfortable in his diaper. So far, Pampers has stood up to the challenge. Another good thing is I'm always able to find at least a $1.00 coupon for Pampers also....