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Max and Ruby always wins!

Not since I was a child myself have I ever watched so many cartoons. When my son became old enough to watch TV and understand some of the programs that are on, suddenly I became the expert on everything Disney, Nickelodeon, and Sprout TV. I don’t remember when exactly it all began, but Max and Ruby on Nickelodeon became one of his favorite programs. Whenever I need to pop in a DVD for him, I ask him, “what would you like to watch?” as I show him his array of kids DVDs and the jumble of colors and animation jumping out at us. He would always answer sweetly, “hmm, Max and Ruby”. And as always, Max and Ruby wins the prize as one of his favorites. My son never tires of watching Max and Ruby live on television, pre-recorded on television, and on DVDs and I can certainly understand why because the show has unwittingly became one of my favorites too. And yes, as I’m sitting here typing that sentence, I think to myself, what had happened to my incessant need of watching soap operas everyday or my Smallville and Gossip Girl? Well, I suppose becoming a mom changed my views of what engrossed me on TV and why those salacious shows were so addictive. I don’t mind the change of program scenery because I still enjoy watching cartoons and animation and revering in the innocent childhood moments. 

But what’s so special about Max and Ruby you might ask? Well, for starters, it’s a charming show about a (somewhat) bossy bunny sister and her lovable but mishievous little brother and their daily encounters with simple problems and rewarding solutions. Ruby is the ever-so-patient bigger sister bunny who always ends up sacrificing her day for her little brother’s enjoyment. Max, the super smart and super adorable little bunny brother is always getting in the way of Ruby and her friends plans but is also one step ahead of their game in each episode. But what I find most endearing is that when Ruby unwillingly gives up a favorite toy or activity to appease Max, towards the end of the show, Max always ends up reciprocating Ruby’s kind intentions. Thus, a concealed message becomes apparent – that no matter how much you may get your way, you should always reciprocate the kindness. Max isn’t bad by any means, he’s just a playful little bunny who seems to be a lot more intelligent than any bunny his age. He’s insightful well beyond his current age of 3 years old and it shows in his good-natured antics and mischiefs.

Max and Ruby didn’t begin on Nickelodeon. No, in fact, the characters of Max and Ruby began with Rosemary Wells who is the creator of the characters and writer and illustrator of the storybooks. Some of the storybooks correlate with the television series and whenever we read one of the books at home, my son always remembers and comments on the similarity. He’ll say with a surprise delight, “Hey! I have that book!”. It’s always fun to be able to read a book and watch the live action part of it – it makes the book even more memorable and enjoyable. As Rosemary Wells commented on an interview with Nickelodeon, “Max’s toys are much funnier when they move in the show”. And indeed his toys are funnier because it seems as if they have a life of their own and they seem to either obey Max or tease him. Either way, it’s incredibly fun to watch the interaction between Max, Ruby, their grandmother, their toys, and their friends. And although my husband and I wonder where the parents are, it doesn’t really matter because in most animated shows, you don’t see the parents because the shows are trying to teach kids how to solve problems on their own in a similar situation. And they do have their grandma, who is always so loving and generous to her bunny grandchildren.

If you’re interested in Max and Ruby, you have to visit Nickelodeon’s website: http://www.nickjr.com/max-ruby/. The site itself has a dazzling collection of all of their shows on Nick Jr. and there are fun activities, games, and even videos of their past and current shows you can watch for free. We love printing out the coloring pages and activities because to a child, whenever there’s a connection between what’s on TV and what is tangible in real life, everything becomes more meaningful and significant.

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You are what you eat – Foods that are rich in Vitamins

I look forward to Summer not because of the warmer weather, but mainly for the abundancy of sweet and delicious fruits that will be available. Watermelon, peaches, nectarines, corn, strawberries, and so forth. Sure, I can probably buy those fruits that have been shipped from other countries, but really, do I want to eat a piece of fruit that was sitting on a tree 10,000 miles away? No, I think I prefer fresher fruits and vegetables that were locally grown.

I was raised at an early age to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. My husband was not. So I try to teach my son to eat lots of fruits and vegetables so that when he gets older, hopefully he’ll continue with this good habit.  Thankfully, he loves his fruits and vegetables.  Now I’m not saying that we don’t indulge in the occassional “junk food” in our household, we just don’t eat them every day and I don’t buy them often so they’re not tempting us. And whenever possible, I try to buy healthier junk foods. Are there healthier junk foods you may ask? Well, they’re just not loaded with a lot of unnecssary ingredients like refined sugar, hydrogenated oils, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, and other health-depleting ingredients.

Have you ever heard of the saying, ” You are what you eat”? Well, I find that mostly true, especially in the U.S. where food is so abundant and accessible. But, are we all in danger of eating too much processed food and food ladened with hydrogenated fat and toxic chemicals? I believe we still are since obesity is still on the rise, and more so in children nowadays. After all, if you teach your children to eat and live a healthy lifestyle at a young age, most likely they’ll carry that trait into their adult years. Fresh fruits and vegetables are not only a staple in our household, but it’s a necessity. Besides being a vegetarian, I find that fresh fruits are really delicious and sweet! Some of them more so than a piece of candy or cake. We always have at least one or two varieties of fruit in our house, and when the warmer season comes, I’ll be buying a lot more yummy fruits at the local farmers market or natural grocery store.

Since I was raised to eat healthy and to be more conscious of what I eat, I try to teach my son that same lesson. And being raised in a family of doctors and health experts, I’ve also done my own research as well as learned from my family members. But it’s no mystery to know that eating foods rich in important vitamins and minerals is the key to living a healthier lifestyle and in most cases, prevent certain diseases and disorders. And to add icing on the cake, so to speak, eating foods that are organically grown enhances your chances of living a healthier life. Organically-grown foods are grown without the use of toxic pesticides, they’re not genetically modified, and they’re also grown in organic soil. Thus, they are providing a healthier product for the consumer and for the planet. However, not everyone has the means to eat organic food all of the time. Yes, it’s important to do so, but if it’s not possible, then eat as much locally and fresh or “raw” foods as possible. Below, I’ve listed the important reasons to eat food that are rich in vitamins and minerals and how they can help you live a healthier lifestyle.

* Green food such as kale, broccoli, bok  choy, spinach, collards, watercress, and arugula contain chlorophyll which helps eliminate environmental toxins in the body and protects the liver.

* Fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C such as lemon, oranges, tangerines, cantaloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, kiwi, and red bell peppers help protect the cells from free radicals and is a natural detox vitamin.

*Garlic is excellent in antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal purposes and has been provent to prevent certain type of cancers. It’s also excellent in helping to reduce high cholesterol and high blood pressure as well as fight certain infections.

*Ginger is best known for its assistance with stomach and intestinal problems. It also helps in flushing out toxins in the liver and kidneys. It’s also been known to shorten the length of the common cold and flu.

*Whole Grains such as brown rice, barley, and quinoa are full of soluble fiber which soaks up toxins in the body so that they’re more easily flushed out. Fiber also promotes easier digestion further down the road.

Below is a list of 12 common foods that contain the most pesticide residue even after careful washing or peeling. These are crucial in buying and eating organic:

1- CELERY   (THE WORST)                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

2- PEACHES   (THE WORST)

3- STRAWBERRIES   (THE WORST)

4- APPLES

5- BLUEBERRIES

6- NECTARINES

7- BELL PEPPERS

8- SPINACH

9 – CHERRIES

10 – KALE/COLLARD GREENS

11- POTATOES

12 – GRAPES (IMPORTED)

These are just guidelines on what is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The math is pretty simple – you eat well, then you’ll feel well. Of  course as an individual, you should always do your own research before trying anything new or different.

Wishing you good health!

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CLIF Bar – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

For the longest time, I’ve always enjoyed eating nutritional bars. I think it started back in high school when I was always on the go in between classes, activities, and sports. Nutritional bars were nutritious and easy to eat and it filled me up as I needed. Today, I still enjoying eating nutritional bars because they are nutritious, easy, and fills me up as needed. And with an active toddler son, sometimes we both munch on nutritional bars when necessary. CLIF Bar & Company offers nutritional bars for both adults and children as well as LUNA bars which are specially formulated for a women’s body. My son loves the CLIF Organic Z Bar and the CLIF Kid Organic Twisted Fruit Bars. I also enjoy the CLIF Kid fruit bars, but I save them for my son since they’re great to snack on while we’re out and about. CLIF Bar & Company also makes a high-protein bar called Builders, crunchy granola bars, sweet and salty bars called MOJO, a fruit and nut bar called CLIF C, and super high-intensity energy supplements called Shots. All of Clif Bar products are made with all-natural and organic ingredients and without any unnecessary additives or preservatives. This is especially important for their CLIF Kids line since children’s growing bodies need as much organically grown products as possible.

The CLIF Bar &  Company backstory began with a simple need over 20 years ago. The founder and owner who was also an athlete and bicyclist, wanted something delicious and nutritious as an energy bar. Not being satisfied with what he had at the time, he set up to invent his own energy bars that were both good tasting and good for you. After many recipes in the kitchen with his mom, they finally came up with a winning recipe and hence, CLIF Bar & Company was born. As a socially and ethically responsible company, CLIF Bar sources ingredients that come from organic farms that meet their strict standards. They also do not use any GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) in their products and they hope to eventually become a 100% Zero Waste company. They are also partnered with TerraCycle where you can send in most of their wrappers and packaging to the company TerraCycle and everything gets recyled into everyday products. Check out CLIF Bar’s online store where you can purchase recycled products such as tote bags and pencil cases: http://www.clifbarstore.com/products/clif_upcycled.

CLIF Bar products can be bought at virtually every store possible. I’ve seen them in grocery stores, natural grocery stores, big warehouse stores, online, and even at some mini markets. And although CLIF Bar products were originally invented with athletes in mind because of the right combination of carbohydrates, protein, and fiber, I personally think their products can be enjoyed by practically anyone of any age and with their specified line of products, you can probably find one that suits your purpose and taste.

CLIF Bar & Company wanted to send me samples of some of their best selling products and the products I tried were: ClifBar energy bars, LUNA bars, Clif ZBar and Twisted Fruit for kids, and Clif Crunch granola bars. I really enjoyed all of their products but my favorites were the LUNA bars and the Clif Kid Twisted Fruit. The LUNA bars were soft and chewy and the flavors were memorable. The Clif Kid Twisted Fruits were moist and not too sweet and also a lot of fun to eat. My son can eat an entire fruit twist without blinking an eye – yes, he loves it that much! And as an added bonus, CLIF Bar & Company has generously offered 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger a box of their CLIF Bar White Chocolate Macadamia Nut which contains 12 bars in the box. I tried the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut bar and it was yummy! The white chocolate chips were the highlight and the macadamia nuts gave it just the right amount of crunch without being too “nutty”. So how do you win this wonderful prize? Read below to find out.

Here’s how to enter in the CLIF Bar giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Like” Clif Bar on Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/clifbar and write on their wall that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger: http://www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com/. Please put Happymomblogger as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Tom’s of Maine giveaway.

#3 entry – Visit http://www.clifbar.com/ and tell me what products you would like to try and why.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter as many times as you like but you MUST enter in the Mandatory entry to qualify. The more you enter, the more chances your name will be drawn.  You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box.

Contest Start Date: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011 – Contest closed. Winner will be selected. Congratulations to Becky S.!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

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Lifeway Kefir – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

Yogurt has always been a staple in our household. We love how it tastes, we love the variety of uses for it, and we love that it’s really good for you. But now there’s a new sheriff in town – and that sheriff is named kefir. Although kefir has been around the world for many years, it surfaced into the mainstream probiotic world not too long ago. Some people may have already heard of it and enjoy it on a regular basis, but for many, kefir is still fairly new in the United States.

Kefir (pronounced keh-fur), most popularly enjoyed in Eastern Europe, is acknowledged as one of the highest form of probiotic. It tastes similar to yogurt and is made in a similar way, but is cultured to be more effective than yogurt. Kefir is also slightly effervescent and is a bit thinner in consistency than yogurt. It’s also fairly easy to add different flavors into kefir because to me, kefir tastes slightly more sour than yogurt but it does have a rather unique taste. And of course one of my all-time favorite brand of kefir is Lifeway Kefir.

Lifeway Kefir or Lifeway Foods makes the largest selection of kefir products in the United States and their products range from organic kefir, to low carb kefir, to cheese, to organic green kefir,  and to their newest frozen kefir (which I’m most eager to try next!). They also make a product specially formulated for children called “ProBugs” which my son absolutely loves (and perhaps because the “bugs” concept is cool). Their ProBugs currently comes in four flavors – Goo-Berry Pie, Orange Creamy Crawler, Sublime Slime Lime, and Strawnana Split. See – even their ProBugs kefir has really cool names! But their biggest selection of flavors would have to be their kefir and organic kefir. Their organic kefir is certified organic and although their regular non-organic versions are not made with organic ingredients, they still use high-quality, natural ingredients – no unnecessary additives like preservatives and high fructose corn syrup. And if you want to avoid sugar all together, their Plain Kefir is unsweetened but still delicious!

Lifeway Foods has been making kefir for over 25 years and is in fact, celebrating their 25th Anniversary as we speak. Their humble beginnings started with a father and her daughter who wanted to introduce the kefir product into the United States. Knowing the health benefits of kefir, the owners also pledged to use only all-natural ingredients and formulated ProBoost, their exclusive pair of clinically proven probiotics to balance the body’s ecosystem, support digestive health and for immunity purposes. Lifeway’s kefirs can also help those with lactose intolerance as the probiotics in kefir help boost the digestion of lactose in the body. All of Lifeway Kefirs contain 10 live and active probiotic cultures which help strengthen the body’s immune system through the digestive tract. Probiotics have been known to improve the body’s digestive tract because it adds good “bacteria” into the body so that it can destroy the bad bacteria in the body. The body’s digestive tract is known to contribute to at least 70% of the body’s immune system, so it’s important to keep your digestive  tract healthy and not loaded with a bunch of junk.

Lifeway Kefir offered me several coupons to try their products and review them. I decided to try their ProBugs in Goo-Berry Pie and their Organic Kefir in Low Fat Strawberries n’ Cream and Helios Nutrition Organic Blueberry. Their Helios Nutrition’s Organic Kefir is specifically designed with FOS/inulin and is a delicious probiotic beverage beneficial to both children and adults.  The Helios Kefir is made with Helios’s 7 Exclusive Live & Active Cultures: Lactobacillus kefyr, Lactococcus lactis, Lactococcus cremoris, Lactococcus diacetylactis, Leuconostoc cremoris, Candida kefyr, and Saccharomyces unisporous.

Since I regularly eat yogurt, I wanted to see how Lifeway Kefir’s probiotic drinks can help with my body. I drank their Helios Organic Kefir and their regular Organic Kefir for a week and I indeed  felt like my stomach was acting better and took well to all of the live and active cultures in the kefirs. But perhaps because I already ate yogurt on a regular basis, my body accepted the live and active cultures well, although I honestly believe that probiotics are suppose to help you instead of hinder your body’s performance. But I suppose it works differently for everyone.

Lifeway Foods has also offered 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger to try their kefir. The prize consists of a t-shirt, a lip balm, a button, a VIP coupon for ProBugs, a VIP coupon for their regular 32oz. kefir, a VIP coupon for their new frozen kefir and a VIP coupon for First Juice. A note about First Juice – Lifeway Foods acquired First Juice not too long ago and First Juice is a specially formulated juice designed for babies and toddlers who can drink juice. They are also made with certified organic ingredients and that’s really important for growing little bodies. First Juice contains less sugar than regular juice which is also much healthier for little tummies and currently their flavors include Apple & Carrot, Banana & Carrot, Blueberry & Purple Carrot, and Peach & Purple Carrot. For more info on First Juice, please visit: http://www.firstjuice.com/.  I also enjoy drinking First Juice juices because they are so delicious! And you don’t really need all that sugar in juice anyway. I even made frozen First Juice pops with their juice and it was a big hit with my son! So how do you enter to win this fabulous prize from Lifeway Foods? Read below to find out how.

Here’s how to enter in the Lifeway Foods giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – Become a follower of Lifeway Kefir: http://twitter.com/#!/lifeway_kefir and Tweet that you are entering the contest at Happymomblogger. (Please note, this is a change from my other first entry. All previous entries on the Facebook page will be counted.)

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a Happymomblogger follower: http://twitter.com/#!/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Lifeway Kefir giveaway.

#3 entry – Visit  http://www.firstjuice.com/ and http://www.lifeway.net/ and tell me what products you would like to try.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter as many times as you like but you MUST enter in the Mandatory entry to qualify. The more you enter, the more chances your name will be drawn.  You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box.

Contest Start Date: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011- Contest closed. Winner will be selected. Congratulations to Becky S.!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Wholly Food (Fresherized Foods) – Products Worth Reviewing and Giveaway

What makes a guacamole tasty? Well, actual fresh avocados of course and nothing else.  However I don’t always have access to avocados so my next best choice is guacamole made by Wholly Guacamole. Why are they so tasty? Because they use only fresh avocados and they pack it in their boxes immediately after making it – so it’s like making it yourself, except with less time and hassle. Guacamole is so delicious with everything – it makes me jump up and down with excitement every time I’m about to open up a fresh package of Wholly Guacamole. But guacamole isn’t the only product made by Wholly foods. They also make salsa and queso (cheese) and those are equally yummy!

Wholly Guacamole was invented over 25 years ago by a restaurant owner who wanted to provide high-quality, pre-made guacamole to serve in his restaurants. But he didn’t want his pre-made guacamole to be filled with preservatives or unnecessary additives, so he discovered a process called High Presure Processing which essentially preserves food through high water pressures instead of chemicals or heat. Chemical preservatives are unhealthy and heat pressures can destroy many of the natural nutrients in food. With this process set in place, the owner created the company, Fresherized Foods which is the parent company of the Wholly line of products. Later on through the years, Wholly Salsa and Wholly Queso were born. And they became the best of siblings – they work in sync yet are totally different.

Why do I enjoy the Wholly line of products so much? Because they taste like homemade food and very close to what I can make at home. But it takes a lot of avocados, tomatoes, and cheese to make the amount that I need and I don’t always have those at hand nor do I want to take up so much time to make a really large batch. So I just grab my Wholly Guacamole, Wholly Salsa, or Wholly Queso and I’m good to go. I enjoy their products with just about anything. It doesn’t have to be Mexican food related. Just use your imagination on what you would like to use them for and you’ll definitely be hooked on it like I am! My son loves the guacamole and queso and my husband devours the entire salsa. Even my nieces and nephews agree that it’s the best tasting guacamole and salsa they’ve ever tasted and kids are finicky eaters so I was glad they liked it!

Wholly products aren’t just delicious, they are also dedicated to helping people realize the importance of all-natural and wholesome foods. Foods such as avocados are high in “good fat” for a healthy lifestyle and tomatoes are rich in important vitamins and nutrients. Visit: http://getofftheranch.com/ for more info. Recently they were part of “The Biggest Loser” program on TV: http://eatwholly.com/biggest-loser-contest.html as sponsors and currently on their website they have a “Buddy-Up and Win” contest as well as recipes, interesting facts, and coupons: http://eatwholly.com/.

I was pretty excited when Wholly Guacamole sent me their Wholly Guacamole, Wholly Salsa, and Wholly Queso to sample and review. I’ve already tried their guacamole but was eager to try their other products. I’ve eaten Wholly Guacamole with chips, with pretzels, on top of baked potatoes, as a dip for french fries, in sandwiches, and I’m thinking up other ways to eat them too. Their Wholly Queso is best heated up and drizzled over nachos or just as a dip, over potatoes, and really just good for any recipe that required melted cheese. Next I’m going to try their Queso over pasta – it sounds appetizing as I’m thinking about it! And the Wholly Salsa is superb on vegetables, in salads, and as a dip. You can even mix in other ingredients with their products for an even more exciting taste and experience! And one of the most important factors of the Wholly line of products is that they do not use any preservatives or chemical additives so you’ve gotta eat them quickly.

Wholly Guacamole/Fresherized Foods has generously offered 4 LUCKY winners of Happymomblogger THREE FREE product coupons EACH.  So you can use your 3 free coupons to get all three products or 3 coupons of the same product but different flavor. So how do you win this yummy prize? Read below to find out!

Here is how to enter in the Wholly Fresherized Foods giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Like” Wholly Guacamole: http://facebook.com/whollyguacamole  and write on their wall that you are entering Wholly/Fresherized Foods contest at www.happymomblogger.wordpress.com. Please put HAPPYMOMBLOGGER as the heading.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

#2 entry – Visit http://eatwholly.com/ and tell me what flavors you would like to try.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter as many times as you like but you MUST enter in the Mandatory entry to qualify. The more you enter, the more chances your name will be drawn.  You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box.

Contest Start Date: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011 – Contest closed. Winner will be selected. Congratulations to Amber S., Janice, Howell L., and Allison!

Only 4 winners will be chosen at random and I will post the winners names on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

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Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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Nature’s Baby Organics – Products worth Reviewing and Giveaway

I’m really choosy when it comes to buying the right skin care products for my son. I prefer skin care products that are made with organic ingredients or at best, made with natural ingredients without any harmful additives. It also helps that I enjoy the scent and the usage of the products as well since I’m the one picking them out anyway. It’s also hard to find many organic and all-natural products that are available for both baby and mommy to use. Some are just formulated for children and has a “babyish” scent which not all adults would want and products for adults aren’t necessarily safe to use on chldren. That’s why I was pretty excited when I found out about Nature’s Baby Organics. Nature’s Baby Organics is actually formulated to use for both baby and mom because it contains organic and natural ingredients, no toxic chemicals, and smells wonderful! And they have such a comprehensive line of products for your child that it’s not necessary to look elsewhere.

My son and I really enjoy using Nature’s Baby Organics line of products for children because they are made without any Parabens, Phthalates, Propylene Glycol, Sulfates, Synthetic Fragrances, and DEA. All of these ingredients can be potentially harmful to the human body, and particularly children’s bodies. I don’t want any yucky stuff on my body, why would I want it on my son’s? Their ingredients are at least 70%-95% certified organic and uses all-natural ingredients where necessary. And did I mention that their products smell wonderful? If only they made an entire skin care line just for adults! Sometimes I find myself lathering up my son’s body after a bath with extra moisturizer just so I can smooth some onto my own skin. Their Face and Body Moisturizer is really one of my favorites – it glides on smoothly and gently and leaves no sticky residue. I also like using the Shampoo and Body Wash in Lavender on my son because his hair is so incredibly soft and sweet-smelling afterwards and since it contains natural moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and kukui nut oil, I know it’s also nourishing on his hair and body. The shampoo and body wash has a gel-like consistency so you don’t really need a lot of it and I usually mix it with a bit of water before lathering it on my son. And the bubbles it creates makes it even more fun at bath time!

All of Nature’s Baby Organics products are really great and super gentle. Their products have been diligently tested to be used on children and adults who have sensitive skin and eczema and their combination of moisturizing and non-toxic cleaning ingredients really make their products a great staple in any household. Their entire line of products consist of: Shampoo and Body Wash, Conditioner and Detangler, Face and Body Moisturizer, Diaper Ointment, All Purpose Deodorizer, Aromatherapy Calming Spray (another one of my favorites), Organic Baby Oil, Silk Dusting Powder, Organic Soothing Stick, Bubble Bath, and Organic Chest Rub. So if you really want to pamper your child, give Nature’s Baby Organics products a try. They would also make excellent gifts for newborns and they even have a travel pack of their essentials so your child can have his favorite skin care products with him. Visit their website for more product descriptions and photos: http://www.naturesbabyorganics.com/product.html.

Nature’s Baby Organics was developed with the idea of nurturing and nourishing your child’s body and skin with exceptional ingredients. They are also a company who cares about the environment and are animal cruelty-free, meaning none of their products were tested on animals. A percentage of the proceeds from their sales also goes to support the fight against breast cancer and as a responsible skin care company, they also advocate the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.

I was absolutely delighted when Nature’s Baby Organics sent me their entire line of products to try and review. They are also offering 1 LUCKY reader of Happymomblogger a chance to win a wonderful gift basket filled with their most popular products. The prize is a gift basket filled with the following products from Nature’s Baby Organics: 

16oz. Shampoo
4oz. PU (Deodorizer)
8oz. Face and Body Moisturizer
3oz. Diaper Ointment
2 Washcloths

So how do you win this fabulous gift basket? Read below to find out how:

Here’s how to enter in the Nature’s Baby Organis giveaway:

MANDATORY ENTRY:

#1 entry – “Tweet” Nature’s Baby Organics : http://twitter.com/#!/ntrsbabyorganic that you are entering the Nature’s Baby Organics giveaway at Happymomblogger: @happymomblogger.

 ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: 

#2 entry – Become a follower: http://twitter.com/#!/search/happymomblogger and “Tweet” me @happymomblogger that you are entering the Nature’s Baby Organics giveaway.

#3 entry – Visit  http://www.naturesbabyorganics.com/ and tell me what products you would like to try.

#3 entry – Subscribe to my Blog.

#4 entry – Enter in my other contests.

#5 entry – Vote for me at Top Mommy Blogs using the link provided below.

You can enter as many times as you like but you MUST enter in the Mandatory entry to qualify. The more you enter, the more chances your name will be drawn.  You can enter by telling me the 5 entries in the LEAVE A COMMENT box. Please be sure to give me your name and email address so that I may contact you if you win. Contest is open to residents of US only. 18 years and older please. Please be sure to provide a physical address and not a P.O. Box.

Contest Start Date: May 11, 2011

Contest End Date: May 25, 2011 – Contest closed. Winner will be selected. Congratulations to Howell L.!

Only 1 winner will be chosen at random and I will post the winner’s name on my blog.

GOOD LUCK AND THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING!

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer

Disclaimer: The product(s)were sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on “Happymomblogger” remain unbiased and unpaid and are the sole decision of the author. The opinions of these product(s) were not influenced in any way, shape, or form. As always, please read the ingredients carefully when trying new products. 

Please read the labels and ingredients carefully and follow all manufacturer’s instructions (if any). The products selected for the giveaway were generously donated by the companies/PR to help readers learn more about their products. The winner’s choice in using/consuming these products are entirely up to the winner and will not hold the author and her family liable nor the companies/PR liable. These products are made with non-toxic ingredients but always be safe with what you use and consume.

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