Jewelry Tarts by Jewelry Candles Giveaway

You may purchase them by the bag or by the clamshell.

If you purchase by the clamshell it does not come with a jewel but you still get to experience their wonderful fragrances!

If you purchase by the bag it does come with a jewel and a 6th clamshell free!

We will be offering our tarts in 17 of our best selling scents and will continue to grow our Jewelry Tarts line through the seasons so keep an eye out for new releases as time goes by! yay!

Hosted by:  Confessions of Messy Mama

Sponsored by:  Jewelry Candles

Win a bag for yourself by entering the RC form below.  Must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+

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Almondina® Biscuit Review and Giveaway

When I heard of Almondina® biscuits I asked if I could review some of their cookies for my blog.  I asked because this all-natural, crispy almond cookie has no cholesterol and no added fat, salt, or preservatives and has only 30 calories.  I mean, I love Almonds and they are a big part of these cookies.  

Almondina®  are unique - a gourmet cookie, health food and snack, all in one. These extraordinary gourmet treats are created from Yuval Zaliouk's secret family recipe which has been passed down from generation to generation and was introduced to the market in 1989. It is wonderfully crunchy and does not have to be dipped. It is a delightful accompaniment for coffee, tea, soft cheeses and fine light wines.

Almondina® biscuits in the following flavors:

· Original - America's all natural favorite with almonds and raisins

· Chocolate Cherry - We combined the world's finest dark chocolate

  with plump cherries to produce an irresistible, decadent treat without guilt. 

· Choconut - Rich tasting crunchy chocolate, but low in calories

· Cinnaroma® - The original biscuit for cinnamon lovers

· Gingerspice - Trend setting, with chunks of Australian ginger

· AlmonDuo® - Double-nut wonder with almonds and pistachios

· AnniversaryT - Award winning delight with a touch of anise

· BranTreats® - Made with oat bran and the finest cinnamon "Cookies For Breakfast"

· Sesame - Irresistible, exotic, flavorful

- Seasonal Pumpkin Spice - A seasonal attraction with a delightful touch of fall spices combined with the highest quality almonds and

   pepitas (pumpkin seeds)

Including new products:

· Chocolate Dipped – the Original® dipped in the finest, pure, rich dark chocolate was

previously offered only certain times of the year is now available year round

· Delights – The Original® Almondina totally encased in Milk chocolate

· Yogurt Dipped – Brantreats® dipped on one side with a layer of all natural yogurt.

All I can say is that these are absolutely delicious!  As soon as I open one of the packages I CANNOT stop eating them!   The flavors all blend together beautifully and I don't know about you but I've never been a been big on coffee with sweets but now I look forward to having cookies with my coffee.  

My girls weren't too pleased with them but they aren't fans of nuts.  This is a sophisticated treat also, a little too sophisticated for my girls I think.  I save this cookie for when I get a minute to myself, it's such a wonderful treat! 

Win a sample pack for yourself by entering the RC form below.  Must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+.  Good luck!

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MyPerfectGift.com Father's Day Giveaway

What's on Dad's Wishlist?

Enter to win a Canon PowerShot A400IS

Do you know what dad wants ?

 MyPerfectGift.com lets you buy the 

gift your loved ones really want.

                                                 

Have Dad create a FREE MyPerfectGift.com registry and you

will know exactly what to get him!

How to be Eligible to Win:

 Create a registry with at least 3 gifts or add to an existing registry.

  (Sign-up with one click using Facebook)

When you sign up please use “MESSYMAMA” in the “Referred By” box.

One lucky winner will receive a Canon PowerShot 16.0 MP Digital Camera!!!

Hosted by:  Confessions of a Messy Mama

Sponsored by:  MyPerfectGift.com

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“Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or Services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Aveeno® For Baby Review

Aveeno® sent me a few products to review with FB.   First product up is the Aveeno® Baby Wash & Shampoo.  You can never have enough wash and shampoo for a baby, right?  At least you can’t in my house.  FB has a lot of hair and she’s in the Messy House, so she gets messy…really really messy.  I like the fact that it is made with natural oat extracts and can clean FB without drying because it’s soap free.  It’s smells amazing and the scent not overpowering, which is a big plus.  The Baby Wash and Shampoo is tear free, soap free and paraben free.  FB seemed to enjoy her bath so I’ll vouch for her approval.

Of course you have to follow each back with the Aveeno® Baby Daily Moisture Lotion.  I love this lotion because it moisturizes for a full 24 hours.  It isn’t greasy when I use it and it doesn’t contain any alcohols, so it doesn’t dry out instead of moisturize.  It didn’t take me forever to rub it into FB’s skin, instead it quickly absorbed in and It leaves FB’s skin soft and smooth.

Luckily we also received the Aveeno® Baby Eczema Therapy Soothing Bath Treatment to review.  Shortly after receiving these products I was diagnosed with Shingles.   Believe me, it is one thing you don’t ever want to get.  Shingles is the Chicken Pox virus that has been sitting dormant in your system ever since you had the Chicken Pox, it never fully goes away.  Well, when I got Shingles I became contagious for Chicken Pox, and you guessed, FB came down with Chicken Pox!  She and her two big sisters have all been vaccinated but it doesn’t fully protect them.  She so darn cute I couldn’t help but kiss all over her.  No, honestly I do kiss her a lot and I didn’t find out I had Shingles until I had already had them for 3 days.  When I called the pediatrician I was advised to use this product to soothe her pox.  We enjoyed several soothing baths thanks to Aveeno®.   It did help to relieve the itchiness of the pox and seemed to calm her irritated skin.

Lastly I was asked to review the Aveeno® Baby Continuous Protection® Lotion Sunscreen with Broad Spectrum SPF 55.  You know I was super excited to get this with the warm weather finally getting here.  I love how it doesn't feel greasy or even like other sunscreen when I'm putting it on FB.  It feels like a regular lotion.  It stays water resistant for 80 minutes which is AWESOME!  I love the fact that FB and I will be able to enjoy the pool this summer and not have to continuously reapply sunscreen every 30 minutes.  Being fragrance free is a huge plus in my book.  It does have a slight sunscreen smell but I really have my nose on FB's skin to smell it, so I give it two thumbs up.  

I am excited to know that FB's skin will be protected and nourished this summer by Aveeno®.  Having that piece of mind is amazing.  I recommend Aveeno® to all you mamas and dads out there.   As you can see, FB recommends Aveeno® too!

“Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or Services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

  

Getting Started with Nutrisystem

I received all of my shipments from Nutrisystem and I'm eager to get this journey underway.  I can't believe how good some of this food looks.  There were two shipments, one for frozen foods and one for pantry foods.

I mean, look at all this food!  I had to clean out a cabinet and some space in my freezer!  I feel overwhelmed as with any new weight loss plan.  I have to actually pay attention instead of just grabbing whatever I want.  If it were easy though, everyone would be fit, right?  I can do this!

So here we go:
Starting weight is 147 lbs.

Starting size is 8.

I am super excited!  Wish me luck please.

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com

“Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or Services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Spring Cleaning with P&G

Now, you all must know that my house needs a good cleaning every now and then, just like all of yours.  However, I usually get in the mood to clean right around spring time, just like most of you do too.  P&G was gracious and sent me a box to get me started.

First things first, I received the Dawn Ultimate Hand Renewal with Olay Beauty.  Most of us know the best dish-washing liquid is Dawn, it cuts through the grease, if you do a lot of cooking you need this.  What I like most is that it's gentle on my hands too.  I don't come up with dishwater hands afterwards.  You ladies know what I'm talking about, after washing your hands the skin around your nails starts to dry and the backs of your hands usually start to hurt from being so dry.  Not anymore.

Next I moved on to the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Select-a-Size.  I love the Magic Eraser and now it comes in a Select-a-Size version!  How awesome!  This helped me clean my baseboards.  Basically, it helps to get rid of dirt by friction.  DO NOT USE THIS ON YOUR CHILDREN TO GET OFF MARKERS.  I know this is a little magic in your hands but it attacks the grime and stuck on dirt with friction and removes it without the harsh chemicals.  Now you can use the Magic Eraser for the big, medium, and small jobs.

 

Let's not forget about how many dishes my family goes through in a day.  With three meals, snacks and endless cups of juice, water, and milk you know my dishwasher gets filled most days.  I have a family of five, so I don't have the luxury of running my dishwasher once or twice a week.  So, when I run my dishwasher I want my dishes to come out clean, not iffy.  The Cascade Platinum Pacs work beautifully. According to Cascade.com it's so powerful, it even helps your dishwasher stay sparkling.   

• Delivers Cascade’s best clean with a premium, advanced triple action formula that helps prevent residue on your dishes, and even filming on your machine.
• Scrubs away tough 24 hour stuck-on food.
• Eliminates the need to pre-wash dishes.
• Has the Grease Fighting Power of Dawn.

I also received the Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit and the Swiffer Sweeper Dry Cloths with Gain Scent.  The Swiffer Sweeper was a cinch to put together.  Practically a "one, two, three" job.  I really like how it can be broken down just as easy for storage.  I don't have a pantry or broom closet.  I either have my broom laying around my house for everyone to see or it's in my basement.  I really hate storing it in my basement.  More than the storage of this awesome Sweeper I love the way it works.  It actually attracts the dust (and I promise there is lots of dust in my house).   The Swiffer Sweeper worked so well that I started doing my ceiling fans with it!  The Swiffer Sweeper Dry Cloths with Gain Scent just put a bonus on cleaning!

Finally, cleaning isn't all about what you see.  Sometimes you can have a spotless but smelly home.  I would much rather have my mess of a house than a smelly one, and believe me, it's smelly sometimes, especially the cabinet that holds our garbage can.  We put it in a cabinet to keep the smell at bay.  Luckily, I also received the new Febreeze Stick & Refresh in Fresh Meadow.  This took no time to place in the cabinet and it's not in the way since it's stuck to the door.   I had actually placed it in a bad place of the cabinet door, so I had to take it off and put it back up.  There was no problem doing this at all.  The best part is that almost a month later it still smells pretty amazing every single time I open that cabinet.  

Thank you P&G for making cleaning up the Messy House a little easier!

“Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or Services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Mother’s Day gift box from Balance Bar Review and Flash Giveaway

Recently I received a Mother’s Day gift box from Balance Bar and a an adorable notebook by Maybook for me to keep track of my busy life.  I was a little hesitant as my experience with grab and go "energy" bars has not always been pleasant.  These are Balance Bars though.  

I received Dark Chocolate Crunch, Chocolate Raspberry, Dark Chocolate Peanut and Dark Chocolate Coconut.  Big shock that my favorite was the Dark Chocolate Crunch.  It was not only dessert worthy but it kept my hunger at bay for hours.  It has 4 grams of Fiber and 13 grams of Protein.  Let's see all the nutritional points: 

• Gluten Free
• Rainforest Alliance Certified™ Cocoa
• 4g Fiber
• 13g Protein
• 180 Calories
• Balanced 40-30-30 Nutrition
• Excellent Source of Antioxidants & Vitamin D

This is a winner in my book.  Speaking of books, the notebook from Maybook is adorable.  You can customize your own to be as unique as you.  Check it out at http://www.maydesigns.com/shop/books.  

Win your own Mother's Day gift box from Balance Bar by entering the RC form below.  Must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+

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Blue Steel Ring Giveaway

Hosted by:  MamaBreak

Sponsored by:  Blue Steel

"The metal is from surgical grade stainless steel. The stainless steel allows it to hold up to many conditions, and it is comfortable to wear. Of course, it is a stunning ring in person, and I get compliments all the time!"  Read the rest of the review HERE.

Thanks MamaBreak for letting me share with my readers.

Win it by entering the RC form below.  Good luck!

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Disclosure:  Confessions of a Messy Mama has received no compensation for this giveaway and is not responsible for prize shipment.

Choosing Nutrisystem

I have over 35 more pounds to loose to reach my ultimate goal.  This would put me two pounds under my lowest weight as an adult.  This might be pushing myself a little too far but I wanted to set a BIG goal.  Plus it was an even number.  My goal weight is 110 pounds.  Now, listen, I am only 5 foot tall so it's not unreachable.  I also have a small frame.  I know a lot of people who are a few inches taller than me and weigh less than that.  However, if I reach 120 pounds I will do a jig and video it for all of you to see. 

I was closer to my goal about 3 weeks ago but then I was put on steroids because I got Shingles.  Ugh, I don't wish this kind of pain on anyone.  The steroids did their job by relieving a lot of the pain but in exchange I had to gain 12 pounds.  We all have our own reasons for gaining weight and mine include steroids and the love of cake and ice cream.  Chocolate doesn't help my cause either.  There are just as many choices for losing weight as there are for gaining.  

I am choosing Nutrisystem to help me in my journey to lose all this weight that I have put on over the last 12 years.  I am excited and I will be bringing you weekly updates on my progress.  Not only am I excited about losing this excess weight because it does bring down your energy and confidence, at least it does with me.  I am also excited to bring you all this information so that you can have more information to help you choose if Nutrisystem is the right program for you.  

I am currently waiting for all shipments but as soon as I receive them I will post pictures of everything you get with Nutrisystem.  I will also post a picture of myself on the day I start the program.  I hope if you have any questions along the way that you feel comfortable enough to ask, I'll be more than happy to answer any questions that I can for you.  Wish me luck!

Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com

“Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or Services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Win Dinner for 2 at the Final Cut Steakhouse in Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Hosted by:  Confessions of a Messy Mama

Sponsored by:  Hollywood Casino

"Let me make this clear to you.  This is by far the best meal my husband and I have ever had.  We have eaten at many high end restaurants before but this is, by far, the BEST.  This is no exaggeration.  These steaks melted in our mouths.  There was no ounce of fat anywhere to be found.  The restaurant makes in house a dry rub for the steaks and the flavors are spectacular. "  Read the rest of Messy Mama's review HERE.

Win Dinner for 2 at The Final Cut Steakhouse (in Lawrenceburg, IN) 

by entering the RC form below.  

Must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+

Good luck!

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“Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received one or more of the products or Services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.  I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commision’s 16 CFR, Part 255:  “Guides concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”