MamaBreak: October 2012

Tropical Traditions Giveaway

You read our review HERE. Now it is your chance to win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil of your own!

Tropical Tradition's Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is hand crafted in small batches by family producers, and it is the highest quality coconut oil they offer. You can read more about how virgin coconut oil is different from other coconut oils on their website: What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

You can also watch the video they produced about Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil:

Tropical Traditions also carries other varieties of affordable high quality coconut oil. Visit their website to check on current sales, to learn about the many uses of coconut oil, and to read about all the advantages of buying coconut oil online. Since the FDA does not want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, here is the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil.

Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

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Baby Signing Time! Giveaway!

Checkout the review here for Baby Signing Time! Want to have YOUR kiddo learning sign language to help you understand what s/he wants!? Check out the giveaway! You can win your own copy of Volume 1 DVD!

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Buy a Wholly Guacamole Shirt!

Be a Hero! Purchase a Wholly Guacamole shirt and help send 100 kids to camp!

Check out this great promo here!

Dial a Smile Review

Perhaps most importance in our appearance is our smile, and having white teeth is an important part of that. I have spent countless amounts of money on bleaching my teeth at the dentist office, and lately they have seemed a little dull.

I was thrilled to try out Dial a Smile. Dial a Smile is a teeth whitening program that you can do in your own home to make your teeth whiter and brighter.

The kit complete with everything you need, and we also were given the super booster pen.

First we tested the color of my teeth

My side/ eye teeth are quite darker than my front teeth and measured between a 5 and 6.

My front teeth measured between a 3 and a 4.

I wiped down my teeth to make sure they were both dry and clean with the fingertip towel they provided.

After applying the gel, I placed the light on my teeth for 20 minutes. If you are doing this at home you will drool . . . A LOT . . . so make sure you have a towel and sink handy.

My front teeth were 1 shade whiter after only 1 treatment (there are three in the packet).

My side teeth were 2-3 shades lighter!
ESPECIALLY if you have really yellowed teeth, this is an amazing product and MUCH cheaper than visiting the dentist's office.

Tidy Tots Potty Chair Liners Review

Are you in the midst of potty training, and constantly having to clean up potty chair messes?
It can be a HUGE hassle! ESPECIALLY when you have multiple children in the house and cannot get to your potty training right away.

MamaBreak was given the opportunity to review Tidy Tots Potty Chair Liners, and we knew we had to share this new product with our readers!

They come in a cute box, and you can see right on the front how to use them.

You have a plastic cover for the "scoop" part of the chair, and an absorbent pad.

And you put it on the potty chair as seen above.

We love that the company is making potty training just a little easier, and giving mamas a break!

MamaBreak received Tidy Tots Potty Chair Liners to try here on MamaBreak. MamaBreak did not receive any other kind of compensation. As always our experiences and opinions are our own.

Giveaway for a Good Cause

We teamed up with a great group of bloggers to help a good friend raise some funds for her parents to help with their added travel expenses for her father's Cancer treatments. In celebration raising awareness for Lung Cancer and ALL OTHER types of Cancer we have gotten together for this giveaway. Some of you know that a few years ago, I lost my own aunt to cancer, and my family and friends have been struck many times with cancer over the past few years. Cancer SUCKS!

TWO lucky winner will receive the prizes listed below ! The first winner selected will get their choice (the 3 Sibu products can not be split up) between the Sibu products or the Oral B toothbrush . Giveaway runs from 10/22 - 11/3.

Winner will be announced here, emailed and have 48 hrs to respond or a new winner will be chosen. In order to enter you must be 18+ and a US resident. All entries are verified. The prizes are being shipped by the blogger who has sponsored them and not by MamaBreak. Please feel free, however, to forward any questions or concerns to MamaBreak.

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Baby K'Tan Giveaway

The Baby K’tan Baby Carrier is baby carrier made of the most incredibly soft cotton that works as a sling, carrier, and so much more. It is unlike any other carrier out there, featuring multiple positions for wearing that suit even infants! You can wear this carrier from birth until about the age of 3!

About the Breeze Baby K'tan Baby Carrier

50% mesh 50% cotton construction reduces heat and moisture - cooler, more breathable and more comfortable during summer and outdoor active use.
Free matching sash included - sash converts to handy storage tote!
Easy to use! No wrapping or buckling.
Innovative double loop design - cross between a sling, wrap and structured carrier.
Built in back support band - second loop provides additional support and security.
Carries infants and toddlers in multiple positions, from 8-35 lbs.
Personalize Your Carrier with embroidery to make it unique or to make a great gift!

One lucky reader will receive a Baby K'tan Baby Carrier!

Read the full Baby K'Tan Breeze Baby Carrier Review at Mom to Bed by 8! Co-hosted by The Miracle Momma.

Giveaway ends October 31st at 11:59pm, open US Residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

LOVING the Gabby Purse on BagBlaze.com today! And ONLY $39.95!

Our family has REALLY benefited from the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace series. Do you need some financial healing? Checkout his website for classes you can do at home!

My favorite underwear store, Soma, is having a 30% off sale! I love the new colors and styles they have for mamas like me! Not too flashy and not too grandma either!

Have a great deal? Share it in our comments section today!

Wordless Wednesday! 10/17

Photo by FineArtVideo

Namaste Giveaway

You saw our review of Namaste HERE.
We cannot wait for you to share in our love for Namaste!

Enter to win an amazing prize pack:

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MyGlam Ipsy October Review

My My Glam Bag FINALLY arrived! Wahoo! It DID come in the magenta pink bubble envelope that I love!

The bag this month is super cute! It is black and white with a red zipper detail on the top. I love it!
MyGlam/ Ipsy is $10 a month
This month's bag included:

.11 oz of The Balm "The Body Builder" Mascara. Based on per oz Amazon value: $8.25
.11 oz of Mirenesse Lip Bomb. Based on Web Price: $29.00 (Full sized!!!!)
.10 oz Be a Bombshell eyeliner. Based on Web price: $7.00 (Full sized!!!)
.07 oz Coastal Scents eye shadows. Love the colors. Based on per color Amazon value: $.83
.5 Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment. Based on per oz Amazon value: $8.00

Clearly, even without giving the bag ANY value (and I think it has a LOT of value), the value of this bag was: $53.08!!!!! for $10!!!! And all items that I definitely want to try! Love everything this month!

Blankz Toys Giveaway

Our kids had so much fun with THEIR Blankz Toy HERE.

Now, it is your chance to win one for your child (or for yourself).

Enter Now!

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Oofos Giveaway

You read our review HERE.
And you deserve total feet comfort too Mamas!

Enter to win your OWN pair of Oofos. You choose the gender, style, and color!

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10/10: Wordless Wednesday

Konsyl Giveaway

You read about how we have been treating our bodies better with Konsyl HERE.

Now, it is your chance to treat YOUR body better. Enter now for a chance to win 30 packets of Konsyl!

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Technogel Giveaway

This week, we are treating YOU mamas! We are starting with a new PILLOW!! We have had a Technogel pillow for a while now. We wrote a review HERE.

I will be honest, I am a pillow hoarder. I have 10 pillows, and used to sleep on 3-4 pillows at once. I would frequently wake up with a sore neck and not well rested.

I have been using the Technogel pillow on its own for over a month. That is right, I replaced my 3-4 pillows with one. I never thought I would be able to, and this pillow is just that amazing!

To get better rest, not only do you need a good pillow, but try to keep the following things in mind:

The bed is for sleeping. Not for watching TV, surfing the web, or working.
Try to go to bed at the same time every night. Wake up at the same time every morning.
Do not eat right before bed.

A cool head is a MUST for me as well, and the Technogel Pillow keeps my head cool-- all night long!

Enter below for your choice of a Technogel Pillow. I use the Deluxe Pillow, but the way you sleep will determine which is best for you!

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Keurig Giveaway

Mom Powered Media presents a Keurig Vue V700 Giveaway!

Prize Sponsored by American Family

Bringing you warmth for the cold days ahead!

US Only - Ends October 29, 2012 @ 11:59pm EST

It’s free to join American Family. When you sign up to join them through this event you will also receive a free e-book filled with Fall Harvest recipes to go with your morning cup of coffee from your new Keurig!

EARN BONUS POINTS FOR THE GIVEAWAY just for signing up for the the awesome e-book!

About the Keurig Vue V700 {$229 Retail Value}

The Keurig® Vue® V700 Brewing System brings you more choices than you have ever had before. With more selection in a larger system, it can fit easily into anyone's life. With an electronic Touchscreen and Custom Brew Technology™ Vue® brings you the perfectly brewed cup every single time. It features 8 brew sizes with a removable 74oz water reservoir. In addition to coffee, tea, hot cocoa and iced beverages, Vue® brews delicious café and specialty beverages as well. This product is BPA free. Now you can fully customize your cup of coffee, tea, hot cocoa, iced beverage, specialty or café beverage to brew what you love, the way you love it – every time!

Want to win your OWN Keurig Vue V700 brewing system? Enter below for the chance to enjoy some warm cups of coffee or hot chocolate! Remember you can earn more points if you sign up for the American Family Harvest Recipes E-book! Please remember to only claim the entries you’ve actually followed through on as we will verify entries. Anyone who claims entries they did not follow through on will have all entries disqualified and may be disqualified from future events. Thanks for keeping it fair for everyone! Open to US residents 18 years of age and over only.

Now go & enter and GOOD LUCK!

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Disclaimer: MamaBreak is not responsible for prize delivery or shipment. I received no compensation for this post.

MegaBloks Party!

One of the best parties I have hosted was this MegaBloks party for MommyParties.

The gift package was EXTREMELY generous and the kids just LOVED the bloks. The photos will really tell the story, but I'll quickly go over the items we received to review. The kids loved all the toys, they loved the stickers, alphabet and numbers on them. The wagon was, by far, the most popular item.

The kids liked to build up and over the wagon, with it and next to it (to allow the cars to JUMP).

Super fun with treats, games, coupons and kidoos!

These were the items we received to review:
Mega Bloks First Builders Play n Go Wagon
Mega Bloks First Builders Tiny n Tuff Race n Chase Rig

Assortment of Numbers and Letters Mega Bloks First Builders ABC Spell and 123 Count

Learning to share the Bloks!

Showing off the creation!

Big tower!

Everyone Builds!

Don't touch my MegaBloks!

10/6: Top 5 . . . Steam Thresher's Reunion

Each year, my family and I has a Labor Day tradition. When other people are pulling in their lake dock, barbecuing, or attending parades, my family and I head to the Steam Thresher's Reunion on Rollag, MN.

Rollag, MN is a VERY small town, and relatively unheard of. But each Labor Day, people from across the country travel to this location to celebrate all things . . . STEAM! From tractors to machines, trains to threshers, this is an event not to miss.

You will arrive in a demonstration sort of area where there are many buildings and other events to watch. But do not less this fool you (and make you think, WHERE did MamaBreak send us), the real gem of the festival is a train ride away. Hop aboard the train (my son, who LOVES trains wants to ride over and over again), and transport you and your family back in history-- to a time when things were much simpler.

When you step off the train, you will see a main street with "typical" old shops. Stop in them to find hand made items. Do not forget to stop in the cafeteria for some hand made ice cream!

The kids will love this mini-train that is set up. Rides are free!

Check out the blacksmith stand to see live demonstration of how blacksmiths work! Look at the strong muscles!

Hungry? Stop at the apple stand for delicious juice, apple cider, carmel apples, and more!

My kids' favorite is the corn husker when you can take the kernels off of corn. You can also take your corn (off the cob) and grind it down to make animal feed!

The end of our day is always spent at the carousel. A fun treat for the kids.

For adults, there are many demonstrations and activities . . . so it really is a family event. The entire family likes to enjoy all of the festivities! A perfect outdoor festival for the autumn weather!

Baby Signing Time! Review

I don't love that my kiddo likes TV and movies as much as he does, but Baby Signing Time! is a great way to incorporate learning, interactive time and a little screen time.

I was given a DVD of Baby Signing Time volume 1 bundle to test out, and my guy just LOVES the DVD. It's super kid friendly, engaging and educational! What more could a working mama want!? I also get the chance to interact with him and the DVD and practice when the screen is turned off! He loves showing off his signs, even though he can talk well, too.

We have a few babies at church who are learning signing, and they are signing with my 3 year old! Its SUPER and when his baby brother arrives in a few short weeks, we will have even more fun with the Baby Signing Times DVD and activities.

Bag Blaze Giveaway

Ladies, step right up and enter the BagBlaze Giveaway! Win a bag or tote off the BagBlaze website*!

(bag pictured may not be the same bag that is won through the contest. Bags available for the giveaway will be emailed to the winner to choose from)

Want to know more? Read our review of this amazing site HERE!

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GOOD LUCK! Happy Shopping!

*Due to the giveaway timing, some bags are blazed off fast. Checkout your favorites and we will email the winner the list of bags that are currently in the inventory!

Tiny Prints for your Fall Invitation Needs

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Fall is right around the corner. I LOVE making invitations for my guests! It is a nice way to start out your holiday planning.
Throwing a Halloween party? Tiny Prints have the cutest invitations! What I love the most is that you can personalize each of them right on the website!
Halloween party invitations are the perfect way to invite your or your child's guests. My 9 year old and 5 year old LOVE designing their own invitations. It is a great way to make their parties even more special!

Don't forget that Thanksgiving is right around the corner! We love sending thanksgiving photo cards
to our relatives that live out of town, especially grandparents! We know they miss seeing the kids during the holidays, and this is our way of sharing the holiday with them!

Last, but not least, we LOVE Thanksgiving, and it is ALWAYS a big affair at our house. We always have at least 20 people for dinner, and serve all of the Thanksgiving feast regulars: turkey, pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, and cranberries. I love hosting at my house because I LOVE to watch my Thanksgiving shows! Parade in the morning followed by "It's a Wonderful Life." No football in my house, and since the celebration IS at my house, I get to decide. One frustration I have is telling people time and time again the TIME that we are having dinner. Which is why I send thanksgiving invitations.

The invites can serve as a nice, friendly reminder to all of your guests the time of dinner. I also let me kids choose the design, and they love being a part of the big celebration!

MamaBreak received compensation in the form of a gift card to Tiny Prints in exchange for this review. However, our opinions and experiences are completely our own.