Living in Florida it is HOT, and the sun is always shining. Believe it or not, this usually keeps us indoors as I know the harmful effects that UV rays have, and it is often a hassle to put on sunscreen (though I still do it).

Thanks to the Family Review Network and KINeSYS Sunscreen I got the opportunity to review 2 different sunscreens from KINeSYS.

I received both the 4 oz. KIDS SPF 30 Alcohol free Sunscreen Spray (orange bottle) and a 1 oz.  SPF 30 Girl Sunscreen Spray (pink bottle).

All KINeSYS skin care products are:

• Broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection with Parsol® 1789

• Oil-free / Alcohol-free / PABA-free

• Water-resistant / Sweat-resistant

• Hypoallergenic / Non-comedogenic

• Fragrance-free

. Preservative Free

I love how easy it is to apply KINeSYS sunscreen in the spray bottle. The formula is not greasy and absorbs easily into the skin. This makes for a ton less mess (I always hate how my hands feel after I apply sunscreen from a tube) and the ease of use makes me want to apply it more often. The bottles are very lightweight and can easily fit in your purse, beach bag or backpack.

Even though the SPF 30 Girl Sunscreen Spray is marketed towards younger girls, I LOVE the Green Tea and Vanilla fragrance it has! I want to spray it everywhere just to smell that scent…I don’t think I have ever said that before about another sunscreen.

KINeSYS is also a green company, and I love that-

KINeSYS was founded on the principles of the Three R’s – reduce, reuse and recycle. Our bottles are 100% recyclable High Density Polyethylene (Bisphenol-A free). We shun excess packaging whenever possible and when necessary we use cardboard that is a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled board. We do not use ingredients that accumulate in the body or the environment and print using vegetable-based inks when available. We source locally as much as possible to reduce fuel use. We love our planet and for that reason alone, we don’t test on animals.

You can purchase KINeSYS online through their online store. A 4 oz. bottles retail for $18.99, and the 1 oz. is $6.99.

**Use code BRC10 for 10% off your order and free shipping for orders over $45 after discount**

If you read my blog, you already know I am a HUGE fan of Clorox, especially their disinfecting wipes.

I was perfectly content with the old wipes (canister), until I got the opportunity from Clorox and the Family Review Network to review the New Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canisters.

The new Clorox Decor Canisters contain the original Disinfecting Wipes, and come in both Lemon and Fresh scents in 8 different Canister choices.

I found it very easy to find a canister to fit my decor. I have the leaves pattern in my bathroom, the purple in the guest bathroom, and the floral pattern in my office.

I love how the canister just kind of blends in and it isn’t super obvious at first glance that they are Clorox wipes.

I think my favorite new feature of the cansiter is how easy they are to remove. I know sometimes in the old cansister that I had to struggle to get one out or would get multiple wipes if they weren’t just right.

In the new Decor Canisters, the wipes are individually cut and folded, so removal is really easy.

Each canister contains 60 wipes.

My 4 year old (almost 5) is currently learning to read, so a  children’s book review couldn’t have come at a better time from Team Mom and Candlewick Press.

The 2 books we received were from Author/Illustrator Leslie Patricelli – Baby Happy Baby Sad and Higher! Higher!

Both books use bright, bold pictures and easy, reptitive words to tell a fun story. These are easy reading for a child just learning to read, and great for read-alouds to your baby/toddler.

My favorite of the 2 books was Higher! Higher!, a simple picture book (with minimal words) about a little girl being pushed by her daddy on a swing. Her imagination runs wild as she is pushed higher and higher.

I loved the illustrations in both of these books, which are really what tells the story.

Leslie has received glowing reviews from magazines such as Scholastic Parent and Child and School Library Journal.

You can view all 8 of Leslie’s books here at Candlewick Press.

I was super excited when I found out I was getting a chance to review some Kid’s room decor – wall art & letters from the Family Review Network and Bright Star Kids.

My daughter’s room is fairly decorated, but since we are renting the current house we live in, this does not leave much without actually painting.

SO, when I heard that Bright Star Kids has easy to apply, REMOVABLE wall art and letters…I was very interested!

These removable graphics can be used to decorate any smooth surface, including walls, windows, and furniture.

They’re so easy to use, simply peel and stick. As they’re 100% removable if you make a mistake you can easily peel them off and move them to a different area.

Bright Star Kids is an Australian based company, but don’t let that scare you away. We received our package in record time and it was securely packed.

The wall graphics and letters are very high quality, and are much thicker than similar wall graphics you may have seen.

I choose the Groovy Garden to decorate my daughter’s room and bathroom.

The Groovy Garden kit came with 5 sheets containing 81 individual wall decals.

This was enough wall graphics to decorate one wall, and then 3 other accents on other walls in her room and bathroom.

I was super impressed on how easy these wall graphics were to apply. I made a few mistakes, but they were easy to remove and apply again. The graphics are sturdy enough that they are not going to just wall off the wall either.

We also got to try out the Wall Letters, which were of the same high quality as the graphics. Again, these were easy to apply…only took a few minutes, and I LOVE the results!

The wall art and letters from Bright Star Kids are the perfect solution to decorating your child’s room on a budget. You will love how easy they are to apply, look professional, and when it is time for a room change, they are easy to take down without destroying or having to repaint the walls.

Bright Star Kids has many different graphic choices to choose from for girls, boys, and baby rooms. You can also do any kind of lettering or phrasing for the wall letters, not just names.

If you would like to try out these awesome wall graphics for your child’s room, you can now save 20% with promotional code FAMILYREVIEW at checkout. This code runs from March 25th-April 25th, 2009.

We recently got the opportunity to review the brand new Bella Sara Miniatures and Treasures Card Packs, thanks to Team Mom.

Bella Sara Trading Cards are not new to us, you can check out our original review here.

However, as much as my daughter liked the previous Bella Sara cards, she absolutely LOVES the new Miniatures and Treasure Cards.

She practically couldn’t contain herself when opening the Miniatures packs. What little girl doesn’t love miniature ponies?

Each pack contains one (1) miniature horse figure, a bonus code that will reveal an animated horse statue online, and a full-color checklist. There are 20 velvety miniature to collect and trade.

Here are the 2 ponies we received:

The only downside is that colored checklist. My daughter now wants that mermaid pony more than anything…anyone have her to trade?

The new Treasure Cards are also really neat…my daughter was lucky enough to get a super rare Treasure card!

Each Treasures Card Pack contains 5 cards, a card checklist, a mini-game, tattoos and stickers!

What I love about Bella Sara is it is so versatile. You can collect the cards and ponies, or use them in a card game. There is also an optional online world (that is free to join) where you can integrate your cards with a whole online world of fun and fantasy.

Bella Sara retails for $1.99 (Minatures) $2.99 (Treasures) and can be found at BellaSara.com as well as Walmart, Target and most chain toy and hobby shops.

Also from now until April 30th,  girls can enter to win a Treasure Hunt Party of their very own at BellaSara.com!

I have to admit, I just couldn’t turn down the opportunity to review some Valentine’s Day Lingerie from yandy.com and Family Review Network.

Every once in awhile this mama wants to look sexy, and boy did I have lots of lingerie options to choose from at yandy.com!

I got this cute little number (in black) and I am super impressed.

First of all, it was only $25.95! A real bargain compared to other higher end lingerie stores.

The checkout process at yandy.com was super easy and quick.

I received my order in only a few days (less than a week) and it arrived with signature confirmation…which I actually like. The packaging was also super discreet if you are at all concerned about that.

My biggest praise was the actual fit of the outfit I had picked out. I used the sizing chart and chose medium based on their measurements.

Sure enough, this was a PERFECT fit, and not too small which was a concern of mine.

The quality of my chemise was also better than expected, especially for the price.

Another thing I loved was the variety of lingerie options to choose from.  I was please to find plus size lingerie, in addition to some tamer pieces like these pajamas and nightees-

Overall I am very pleased with my experience ordering from yandy.com and I will not hesitate to shop here again.

I just received a new product to try from SC Johnson and Family Review Network called Glade  Sense & Spray.

This cute little air freshener is a big step up from your traditional plugs ins as it is battery operated and actually works on a sensor. The fragrance is triggered by motion and it automatically sprays the fragrance for you!

I received the delicious scent of Apple Cinnamon and placed in on an end table in our living room. Sure enough the first time someone walked by it did its job and sprayed some of that yummy apple cinnomon which filled the room.

I like how the unit has a 30 minute time lock to save on the spray, of course you could manually spray it if needed during that time frame.

Glade Sense & Spray comes in 4 scents:

Apple Cinnamon

Clean Linen

Country Garden

Powder Fresh (perfect for a baby’s room)

Sense & spray retails for $8.99, but you can use this coupon to Buy 1, Get 1 FREE!

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A random winner will be chosen February 18th, 2009

If you are a frequent reader of my blog, then you would know I have been TTC for a couple years now.

I really do try hard to keep my body in order by taking prenatal vitamins, avoiding unhealthy foods, and drinking alcohol as infrequently as possible, just in case this is THE month.

Since I have been on some new medication, specifically Metformin, I’ve had to especially abstain from drinking…and I do love a good margarita every once in a while.

I had heard about Glow Mama from some preggy friends in my online circle and was very curious. Glow Mama is a new line of drinks for moms who are expecting, ttc, and even after baby that allows you to make “mocktails” of your favorite cocktails…now this is right up my alley.

I used my sample bottle of Glow Mama to make a Mamarita!

Really it was just Glow Mama and ice blended in my Magic Bullet. I actually did add a little salt on the rim for fun, and it looked so pretty in the glass.

I love how Glow Mama wasn’t super sweet (which is something I need to stay away from) and had a very mild, adult taste to it- meaning it just didn’t taste like your kid’s juice.

Glow Mama is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber that every mom needs, and tastes like crisp kiwi.

You can purchase Glow Mama at www.glowmamastore.com which retails for less than $2 a bottle!

Over the holidays I got the opportunity to try out some products from SkinCareRX.com. SkinCareRX sells high end skin care essentials for your whole body.

I was lucky enough to receive a bottle of M2 Skin Refinish which is a multi-purpose facial serum that evens skin tone, reduces breakouts, and softens wrinkles. I actually love this product and after a few uses could feel my skin tighten (in a good way) and look more radiant.

My order came super fast and even came with  samples, which I think it  really awesome. Who doesn’t love freebies?

SkinCareRx has free shipping over $49 and a 115% price matching guarantee.

As a special treat for my readers I have $20 gift certificates to give away to be used on any purchase at SkinCareRx.com, Apothica.com or SkinBotanica.com

The certificates can not be combined with any other coupon promotion and can not be transferred once they have been partially used.

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It seems like since Christmas my daughter and I have been having sore throats on a weekly basis. I chalk it up to the weather, and even the dryness of the air in our house.

Sucrets was kind enough to send us some samples of their new Sucrets Ice pops.

This is a great new concept that takes the power and relief of Sucrets and puts it in a whole new form that both children and moms will love.

My favorite feature of Sucrets Ice is that the “pops” do not need to be frozen until needed. The box can stay in your medicine cabinet until ready to use, and it only takes a short while to freeze once in the freezer.

I did find instant relief of my sore throat after just 1 fruit-flavored ice, so the product definitely works on adults as well as children. Sucrets Ice contains Menthol and Pectin which relieves the pain and soothes the throat. Echinacea and zinc are also added, which I love 

The only downside I found was that the pops do have a medicine-y taste, not overwhelming, but enough to know that it is in there. This does have an upside, in that your child probably won’t reach for one of these as a treat, and should only be used as needed.

Sucrets Ice come in 2 great flavors, Grape and Pomegranate, and are sold in a box of 6.

This product is meant for children ages 3 and older.