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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fox Signature Memory Foam Air Mattress

I have slept on my fair share of air mattresses in my day...at family and friends' houses when visiting and even in my own house when moving and our regular bed is put away. They are convenient to set up and put away for guests, but I have to admit that I have never slept very comfortably on one with my husband EVER! They usually deflate by morning, one side is sinking, we fall off, or the blankets don't stay on! I usually find myself sleeping on the floor on a deflated air mattress with no blankets! NOT FUN!

So when AirMattress.com approached me about sending me one of their best air mattresses, the Fox Signature Memory Foam, I about jumped up and down in excitement. I immediately pictured using this air mattress the first nights in our new home when we get one and it instantly gave me hope and excitement! And I can't wait to tell you why! Wait until you see HOW AMAZING THIS AIR MATTRESS IS!




I absolutely LOVE the Fox Signature Memory Foam Air Mattress that we received for review because this luxurious bed looks and feels like a regular mattress and it is like no other air mattress that I have ever seen or slept on! The Fox Airbed Signature Memory Foam Queen Air Mattress ensures absolute comfort and durability for various sleeping needs. It has so many great features that sets it FAR apart from the competition!


First of all, it has a memory foam topper! The one inch foam topper is made with 50% memory foam and 50% regular foam. These levels make for quick rebound while shifting in the night. It makes this bed so comfortable you may just use it as your permanent sleeping solution. I have definitely thought about it, for sure!


Second of all, this air mattress looks like a normal mattress so guests won't even know they are sleeping on an air mattress when visiting! Even though this bed is raised like a normal mattress at 25 inches, none of the durability or support is lost. It contours to any shape, and it remains steady on all sides of the bed.


Third of all, it includes a washable protective sheet, which covers the sides and bottom and a bed skirt that zips to the sides and top. No more sheets sliding around! The top sheet zips onto the protective bottom cover, ensuring they will stay in place all night long. This may be my personal favorite feature just because my husband tends to be a crazy sleeper plus a blanket hog so by morning our sheets and blankets tend to be completely off the bed or completely on his side! Never again with these attached sheets! :)


And check out these other AMAZING features:
  • Puncture Proof: Fox's patent pending sheet design wraps your entire airbed with a protect cover, preventing any small leaks from happening
  • Built to Last: This air bed is built with 60% thicker vinyl than traditional airbeds
  • Tallest Airbed Online: Raised 25 inches off the ground! Enjoy sleeping at the same height of a regular box spring and mattress
  • Pump with Remote Included: Built-in pump with remote control for easy comfort adjustments
  • Queen Size: 80" x 60" x 25" (air bed measures true to size)
  • 1 Year Warranty: 1 Year Extended Warranty
  • Includes: Fitted sheet, bed skirt, 1 inch memory foam pad, protective bottom cover, built-in pump, remote control, travel bag, deluxe patch repair kit, instructions
Check out this awesome video to see exactly what I am talking about! You will instantly love this air mattress like I do!



And best of all, the Inflation Time is only 2 minutes so it can easily be set up...even for those no-notice last minute guests!

So if you are looking to invest in a new spare bedroom mattress but don't want to spend big bucks for a mattress and box spring or don't have room for a permanent bed to be set up, consider setting up the Fox Signature Memory Foam Air Mattress only when needed or permanently in your guest room! You will love the easy set up and save money on new sheets and your guests will love the comfort!

Buy It: You can purchase the Fox Signature Memory Foam Air Mattress for $259.99 (plus FREE SHIPPING!) from AirMattress.com


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Rooibee Red Tea


The weather is warming up and with hot weather always comes a hearty thirst! When your thirst kicks in this spring and summer, turn to something NOT full of sugar, artificial flavors/preservatives, and harmful ingredients...turn to my family's new favorite thirst quencher: Rooibee Red Tea. My family LOVES the five different flavors of Rooibee Red Tea that we received for review and someone is always searching for one when they are thirsty!

Rooibee Red Tea is the only bottled, ready to drink USDA-organic rooibos tea on the market. The tea is naturally caffeine free, high in antioxidants, low in calories and comes in five delicious flavors: Watermelon Mint, Peach, Unsweetened, Cranberry Pomegranate and Vanilla Chai. This bottled tea is refreshing as the weather starts to warm up and a great non-alcoholic choice for BBQs that the whole family can enjoy.


For generations, South African families have known red tea made from the rooibos bush to be high in antioxidants and naturally caffeine-free. They’ve also enjoyed the tea for its medicinal uses, including its calming and rejuvenating properties.

But more than being good for you, rooibos has an inherently sweet character and simply tastes great. And a secret like that is just too good to keep!

Rooibee Red Tea, made from the South African rooibos bush and USDA-certified organic, offers all the benefits of red tea in five delicious flavors that can be enjoyed by the entire family – at home or on the go.


The favorite flavor in our house was the Peach. It was the perfect blend of sweetness and flavor and it was a great thirst quencher! We also love the Watermelon Mint and Cranberry Pomegranate but they were all great so it is really hard to pick a favorite!

I even felt great letting my son have some sips of this "special drink" because it is Certified USDA Organic and Naturally Caffeine Free plus Rich in Antioxidants and offers a Full Serving of Vitamin C! He asked for these to drink every day and enjoyed every sip!

So this summer as you spend time outside in the heat and sun, Refresh, revitalize and rejuvenate with Rooibee Red Tea!

Buy It: You can purchase Rooibee Red Tea in all 50 states at your favorite retail outlet, including the following Whole Foods Market, Woodman's, Kroger and many more.

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Time to Re-Stock the Stash! & Giveaway


One of the saddest parts about cloth diapering is when my favorite diapers (bumGenius Elemental Organic One-Size Cloth Diapers) and wet bags start to fall apart. Now it has been over three years of everyday use so it is not that I am complaining about the durability. In fact, just the opposite. These diapers and wet bags have been there with me as I started cloth diapering with my son and continued with my daughter! They have seen many poop explosions, soakings, many, many washings and many hours of bleaching from the sun! But there are tiny tears starting to appear on both my diapers and wet bags and it almost as if a part of my baby's  first years are disappearing along with them!

However, the good news is that I got a great excuse to try some NEW diapers and re-stock my cloth diaper stock with some fun new designs and patterns!

So where do I go when I need new diapers? I head to one of my favorite online natural baby stores: Thanksmama.com. They helped me get started with my cloth diapering journey when I first started with my son and also my natural living journey! They also continued to help me cloth diaper my daughter too! I love thanksmama.com because they have an AMAZING selection of cloth diapers and so many other natural products too! I can spend hours and hours browsing there great selection and when I need to re-stock on something, they have it! I love the new bumGenius Freetime All-in-One One-Size Cloth Diaper and Prorap Diaper Pail Liner I received from Thanksmama.com for review!


Thanksmama.com is family owned and operated natural baby store. They offer a great selection of cloth diapering products, potty training pants, swim diapers, natural baby care products, baby carriers, bibs, toys, nursery furniture and bedding, strollers and much more. They look for innovative products that are good for the baby and the environment and they never forget that most families are on a budget. That’s why Thanks Mama offers the Lowest Prices, Free Shipping on orders over $60 within USA, 90 days easy returns; Buy Safe Guarantee and Price Guarantee. Thanks Mama does ship worldwide!

Thanksmama.com is dedicated to bringing the best cloth diapers, training pants and swim diapers on the market at the best value. They have many cloth diaper packages that have volume discounts built in, many come with complementary products and make shopping for cloth diapers in bulk easy. Cloth diapers for parents that are new to cloth are also available; they are great for trying different types and brands of cloth diapers. Thanks Mama has knowledgeable customer service that would be happy to help with any questions or concerns.

So this time I decided to be brave and try a new diaper. I usually like to stick with what I know and LOVE but I thought I would try something a little different so after browsing their awesome and vast selection of diapers, I settled on the bumGenius Freetime All-in-One One-Size Cloth Diaper. I love the bumGenius brand and I love All-in-One and One-size diapers so I had a great feeling about this one.


The Freetime is different than the Elemental because it has two semi-attached stay dry inserts instead of two completely attached inserts like in the Elemental. I really liked this feature because it made the diaper dry A LOT faster which was one of the downfalls always of the Elemental.


Other than that, it is quite similar to the Elemental:
  • 3x3 front snap down design to adjust sizing. Designed to fit from 8-35 lbs.
  • Stretchy tabs are trim, snug, and comfortable. Designed to provide a trim fit.
  • One step cloth diaper. No stuffing is involved.
  • Two rows of snaps to give you a trim bumGenius fit.
  • Gentle leg elastic to contain any messes.


It is as easy to use as disposables and that is why I love them! Even my husband can use this diaper without freaking out or wondering how it goes on! :) It provides a great fit on my daughter, the material is super soft against my daughter's skin and the Lovelace design is so fun and colorful! The only thing I miss about the Elemental is the organic material!


The other thing I needed to get was a new wet bag. After three years, my wet bags have giant wholes in them and it was time to get a fresh new one. This time, I was really looking for a BIG wet bag because our diaper stash has definitely grown over the years and I need room for traveling with them and storing them when dirty.

So after looking through thanksmama.com's great selection of wet bags, I settled on the Prorap Diaper Pail Liner. These diaper pail liners from Proraps are made from polyester knit with a waterproof urethane barrier which is the same material used to make Prorap Diaper Covers. Use the diaper pail liner inside your diaper pail to keep your diaper pail clean. The top of the diaper pail liner has stretchy elastic to fit snugly on your diaper pail. In addition, there is an elastic loop at the top that allows you to close the bag securely. This comes in handy on wash day. On wash take take the pail liner out of the diaper pail and use it to transport the cloth diapers to your washing machine. Wash the liner with your cloth diapers.


This bag measures 27 inches and is offered in a variety of prints and colors. This pail liner is very large size and is perfect for our cloth diaper pail and also for traveling with our diapers. I can just throw all the clean diapers in this bag and put it in the car and away we go. I love the fun bubble design and that I can just wash it along with the diapers! Plus, it is really easy to close!


If you are looking to start your natural or cloth diapering journey or just want an excuse to stock up on some more diapers, head to Thanksmama.com and have fun looking through all of their great products!

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Buy It: You can purchase the Freetime Cloth Diaper for $19.95 each and the Prorap Diaper Pail Line for $17.99 from Thanksmama.com.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Get Cool With A Portable Air Conditioner!


I don't know about you, but it is starting to get hot and muggy in the house we live in but it just seems just a little early to turn the central air on (especially since we had snow 2 weeks ago)! So, what did I do instead? I turned to the new AC-12000E portable air conditioner that we received for review from NewAir USA, a manufacturer of home appliances that includes portable air conditioners, ice machines and ice cream makers. It was so EASY to set up and it instantly cooled down our room so we could sleep comfortably again!



Portable and convenient, the NewAir AC-12000E cooling unit is built with 12,000 BTUs and covers up to 425 square feet. The AC-12000E air conditioner is environmentally friendly and designed with an auto-evaporative feature. The NewAir AC-12000E air conditioner is highly reputable and rated as one of the top portable air conditioning units!

This portable air conditioner from NewAir was really heavy in the box when it arrived so I was really nervous about setting it up. But it turned out to be really easy to set up with very little parts to assemble! I loved that! It only took about 15 minutes to unpack and set up and we were cooling down instantly!


There are several awesome features that makes this portable air conditioner stand out from the competition:

Environmentally Friendly
The AC-12000E eco-friendly air conditioner is built with a R410A refrigerant that provides cooler air while using less energy.

Auto-Evaporative Cooling Feature
The convenient auto-evaporative feature provides an improved cooling effect with less condensate build-up. This NewAir AC-12000E portable air conditioner can operate on a continuous level by recycling collected moisture.


Accommodating Remote and Timer
The NewAir AC-12000E is designed with a remote control and a 24-hour programmable timer to adjust the temperature to a comfortable level at any time.

Easy Installation
Use your cooling unit as soon as you receive it! The portable AC-12000E air conditioner is easy to install without the worry of sitting there for hours and trying to assemble a product. A window kit is included which can be set-up within minutes.

This was really the best part about this air conditioner! It can literally be set up and taken down and moved from room to room if needed in minutes! I really couldn't believe how easy it was to set up!


You first start by setting up the window kit. It was easy to stick in the window and I loved that it blocked out heat and humidity from coming and fit snugly in the window.


You then fit in the exhaust hose and screw it into both the window kit and the air conditioner unit: both very easy to do also!


You are then ready to go! It is as easy as that!


There is also an activated carbon filter that can be installed. It is as easy as removing from the package and inserting it into the filter frame on the back! 


Then just turn on the unit On/Off button and away you go! Adjust the temperature up and down depending on what you want and even set a timer!


You can also set the speed or set it to sleep mode! The indicator lights tell you when the compressor kicks on and when the water tank is full! That is really helpful!


You can also adjust the front vents to shoot the air up or down!


Another really nice feature is how easy it is to move around! It has handles on both sides for lifting and wheels on the bottom for easy movement!

Other KEY FEATURES include:
  • Environmentally friendly and lower energy used
  • Auto-evaporative technology improves cooling efficiency
  • Compact and convenient to use in multiple rooms
  • Rated as one of the top selling portable air conditioners
  • Includes a remote control
  • 24-hour programmable timer and automatic defrost
Overall, we really loved this portable air conditioner. It is compact and can fit in any small room or area but it is powerful to cool down up to 425 square feet! It fit perfectly in our small bedroom and cooled it down in minutes! Plus, it was amazing how easy it was to set up and use!

So if you are starting to heat up this spring but don't have central air or are just trying to heat up a small area in your home, garage, or other area, you have got to get the easy to set up, easy to use, and portable NewAir AC-12000E cooling unit! You will definitely appreciate it as the summer heats up and so do you!

Buy It: You can purchase the NewAir AC-12000E cooling unit for an average price of $480 at a local retail location or online store.

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KIND Plus Bars


Wedding season is here and you may be trying to lose weight either for your own wedding or maybe you are part of an upcoming wedding or a guest and want to look great. Either way, you may be looking for healthy snacks to maintain your weight or lose weight. I know I am still trying to lose a couple more pounds so I am constantly looking for healthy, nutritious and filling snacks. Lately, I have been turning to one of my favorite snacks: KIND bars. I love the great variety of KIND Plus bars that I received for review! They have so many great flavors and they give a great boost of nutrients and vitamins!

KIND Healthy Snacks is a brand of all natural foods made from ingredients you can see and pronounce, and it’s also a movement that gives new purpose to snacking.


I was really excited to try the KIND Plus bars because they provide an all-natural boost of nutrients like protein, fiber, antioxidants or omega-3 fatty acids.

The two favorites in our house were the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate + Protein and the Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew.


My husband's favorite were the KIND Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate + Protein. It is a healthy & satisfying blend of peanuts and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate. Each bar contains 7 grams of protein, which promotes satiety and strengthens bones, muscles and skin. My husband LOVED the mix of Peanut Butter and chocolate and I loved that it was giving him antioxidants and protein! It kept him full longer in between meals!


My favorite was the KIND Dark Chocolate Cherry Cashew. It combines the immunity boosting antioxidant power of dark chocolate, cranberries and cherries with whole cashews and almonds. Each bar contains 50% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamins A, C, and E, which fight free radicals, and help maintain the immune system and healthy skin. I loved the tasty mix of Dark Chocolate and cherry - two of my favorite foods! I also love the vitamins and free radicals that I get with every bite!

I love that these KIND Plus bars are not only really good tasting but they are packed full of nutrients and vitamins so you get double the goodness! I love that!

So if you are looking for a nutrient dense snack with a delicious taste, then stock up on KIND Plus bars this summer!

Buy It: You can purchase all KIND Healthy Snacks from the KIND online store.

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