Contests are open till the 6th at MIDNIGHT! ONE MORE DAY! *Note about STORK CRAFT*

We’re having problems with the comments on our Holiday Gift Guide, they aren’t numbered and we’re having problems with the Stork Craft giveaway.

Because we’re having problems we’re going to hold the contests up for one more day (for the one’s that expire on the 5th at midnight).  We’re making comments open for 24 more hours so you will have until Dec. 6th at midnight to get your entries in.

With Stork Craft we’re letting you add your comments to THIS post!
So, if you’ve been having problems getting your comments in, do it here!!  Only for 24 more hours!
We’re not the only blog having problems with comments, we’re guessing it’s just a mess up.

We will work it out and all will be fair.

So, ONE MORE DAY!  More extra entries for all

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iPod nano Review

Here’s one of the hottest items this year, and maybe I am being biased but if you guys have not looked into the iPod nano, you’re really missing out.  I’m going to tell you a bit about it!

iPod sent me an iPod nano for review along with some wonderful iTunes gift cards.
The color I picked of course was pink, but the other colors you can pick from are, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, gray, black and of course pink

What’s so unique about the new iPod nano is that not only can you listen to your favorite music, but this little baby takes video too!

No cheap bad quality video either, it really takes some sharp video.
A quick scroll through the menu takes you to the video camera. Then you’re ready to record video in portrait or landscape — perfect for emailing or posting on Facebook or MobileMe. A built-in mic lets you capture audio, too. And when you play back your video on iPod nano, you’ll hear the recorded audio with it. All of which means your indispensable music player is now your indispensable video camera.

There’s also fifteen special video effects to play with too, why not make your videos count and just stand out above the rest!
Fifteen fun video effects let you add a little Hollywood to your video. Just scroll through, choose the effect you want — such as film grain or motion blur — and start recording. When you’re done, sync iPod nano to your computer and iPhoto (or your favorite photo software) opens. Then email your miniblockbuster or post on YouTube or Facebook.
Click HERE to see some videos of the special effects.

Connect your iPod nano to your Mac or PC and you can upload your video to YouTube, MobileMe, and Facebook.

As always, the sound on iPod is just above any other, the iPod nano is no different, it sounds wonderful, it even has an AM/FM radio.  My daughter & I share the iPod nano, but I must say she uses it more than myself, but that’s only because she steals it from me and then hides it!
The iPod nano also has Genius Playlists.
Say you have one song you really love and want to hear other tracks that go great with it. A few clicks on iPod nano, and Genius uses that song to find other songs in your library and makes a Genius playlist for you. You can listen to the playlist right away, save it for later, or even refresh and give it another go. Count on Genius to create combinations you wouldn’t have thought of yourself.
Now there’s another great way to get a customized set of songs on iPod nano — have Genius do all the work. Introducing Genius Mixes. All you do is sync your iPod nano to iTunes, and Genius automatically searches your library and finds songs that sound great together to create up to 12 Genius Mixes. These mixes are like channels programmed entirely with your music. It’s a great way to rediscover songs you haven’t listened to in forever, and some you even forgot you had.

I find that when you shake your iPod nano it will shuffle your music!  It’s really cool and I’ve never seen anything like it before.

The iPod nano is one of the coolest little gadget I’ve ever seen, there’s so much you can do and play with on it.
In this one little device you get;

Video camera.

The new built-in video camera is ready for anything. Yet iPod nano is the same ultraportable size — perfect for spontaneously shooting video.

Learn about the video camera on iPod nano

Stunning design.

A brilliant polished anodized aluminum finish comes in nine electrifying colors. And the 2.2-inch color display is larger for your viewing pleasure.

Learn about the new features of iPod nano

Genius Mixes.

This new feature acts as your personal DJ, searching your iTunes library to find songs that go great together and making new mixes automatically.

Learn about Genius Mixes on iPod nano

FM radio with Live Pause.

Rock out with a built-in FM tuner and two innovative new features — Live Pause and iTunes Tagging.²

Learn about FM radio features on iPod nano

Voice Over
Fitness

It’s crazy!  I have no idea how Apple will out do themselves but this really has the W.O.W factor!
The price is at the Apple store;

8GB¹: 2,000 songs / 8 hours of video $149.00

16GB¹: 4,000 songs / 16 hours of video $179.00

This hot little item is sure to please any gadget and music lover.  Especially great for tweens/teens.  My 12 year old is absolutely in love with the iPod nano and can play with it for hours!
And you just can’t beat all of the colors they come in, all the colors in the rainbow!  Makes it hard to pick just one

Apple store is also offering free engraving on an iPod you buy!

Say anything with free engraving.

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Borders – Review + Giveaway

I was contacted by Borders the beginning of November and was asked to do a review and a giveaway for them.
To be quite honest, I never heard of them before, what they offered or anything.
So after I checked out their online shop, I decided SURE!  Their products looked wonderful and I know that they are something my children would enjoy.  Not just them though, everyone!  Borders offers books, toys, games, and gifts.

This wasn’t like every review I’ve done because I actually had to go IN STORE and do the review.  Of course I was thinking, GREAT!  Arkansas never has these cool stores so I will have to miss this opportunity.

When Borders publicist told me there was one in Rogers, AR I was very excited.  Rogers is about a 19 mile drive from my house and the drive was totally worth it.
So Sunday we packed the kids up in the car and headed to Penical Hills in Rogers to go to Borders.
Yes, I did take all 4 of my kids, my husband and my mom.  I didn’t want to do only a review from my stand point but I also wanted to hear what others had to say too.
When I got there, I had to go to the cashier to claim my Gift Certificate and tell her who I was, she then called the manager and I had to explain to him why I was there and what I was doing
So far so good!  Everyone was very nice and just a great atmosphere in general. The store was very clean and well organized, and BIG.  I couldn’t get over how big the store was and I knew I would be there for awhile.

The first thing we looked at was of course their Twilight saga.  My daughter is a huge fan so I knew this would be where the majority of the gift card would be spent on.  They had a huge selection of the Twilight Saga, not only the books, but they also had shirts, games, journals, ect.  My daughter was in Heaven!

I did walk everywhere in their store, and I looked at everything.  I wanted to be sure I took everything in.
Borders – the bookseller recently expanded its toys & games area in more than 500 stores. This holiday, Borders makes finding the perfect toy or game easier for those looking for high-quality educational gifts – like our readers. Shelves are stocked with items from leading brands like Creativity for Kids, Thinkfun, Scientific Explorer, ALEX and Blue Orange Games. These brands are known for products that foster creativity and help to build cognitive skills in children.
Borders has a spot just for kids including books, and toys as well as a little play area.  Borders is very kid friendly and this is most important to me.  I don’t like going to stores who doesn’t like kids and think they are just a bother.
My kids had alot of fun playing and reading and looking at the the toys.  Borders offers great products on their toys such as ALEX, Mellisa & Doug, Learning Resources, Spin Master & Sprig and that’s just naming a few.
Borders offers many toys and a huge selection of great learning toys for children.
The prices are absolutely wonderful and I was able to get some toys for my children to help expand their learning.
Their selection of toys and learning products for children really went above and beyond my expectations.

All the way through the store there were the workers making sure we were finding everything we were looking for.  They were all great & most friendly.  They put up with my children, so you know they’re a great place!

I was very impressed to say the least, not only is the store remarkable, but the customer service was great & I couldn’t have asked for a better shopping experience.
Oh, and they even has some delicious candy!  You know the kind of chocolate that just melts in your mouth good!
So I did get a couple of Ghirardelli Chocolates.  WOW is all I can say about that

Borders came out above and beyond with their products & customer service and I was 100% satisfied with my purchases, I was able to get quite a bit with the $100 I received for review.

The best part about Borders is you can find something for everyone on your shopping list, in one place.  From adults to children.  Everyone will be thrilled with their purchase and the receivers of the gifts will enjoy your gift for years to come.

Borders is offering 2 Barefoot Mommies readers a chance to win a $100 gift certificate so YOU can see their wonderful products and new expanded Children’s line.
The gift cards will be mailed directly to the winners and in time for Christmas gift giving.
**Make sure you have a Borders close to you to drive to if you enter this contest*

:: Win It ::
Go to Borders and comment back with the toy or game you remembered playing with as a child and why it’s still a good choice for kids today.

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Open to US 18+ residents Contest ends 12/5 at 11:59 pm EST Please see contest rules for further details

Disclaimer: Borders sponsored this giveaway by providing me with $100 gift certificate to review inside of Borders store  for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by Borders.

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JVC – Picsio – Review + Giveaway!

Here is a great product for you, your family or someone you love.

The JVC Picsio!  This is a Pocket Flash Memory Camera, so easy to use and it’s small so you can carry it wherever you want to.  Stick it in your purse, or put it in your pocket, the JVC Picsio is perfect!

The Picsio is easy to use, and pretty fun!  I wanted to post a video of it on here but sadly my computer isn’t working with me.  It’s not the camera by any means, it’s my actual ports on my computer, they aren’t working.  So I will need to send my computer off to my computer guy to get it fixed, so right now, no video, however I did grab one from the JVC site.  The Picsio is very easy to use, my 12 year old has a ball taking video too.  It’s fun because you can really get up-close and personal.

And as many of you know, the JVC name is well trusted so you know you are getting a remarkable product.

Picsio – Pocket Flash Memory Camera
Simple and enjoyable Pocket Camera with an SD/SDHC card slot, featuring 1080P HD video recording, 8 Megapixel stills, Digital Image Stabilizer, and direct file sending to YouTube(TM) and iTunes(R)

Also, the JVC Picsio works with you, so if your hands are a little unsteady like mine your video still comes out looking great.  You get a cord for you to hook the Picsio to your TV as well, so you can really watch and see what amazing shots the Picsio takes.

PICSIO actually records in

1440 x 1080P HD so you’ll have maximum quality for HDTV viewing.

The 8 Megapixel stills you shoot will look great now, and won’t look obsolete a few years down the road.

You have got to love a video camera that can also take awesome 8 Mega Pixel STILL photos!
The shots are just simply amazing, and like I said…There is nothing to worry about if your hands are a little unsteady, the Picsio will make sure it’s a great shot EVERY time!

The JVC Picsio I received is the Steel Blue, it is gorgeous and just perfect for me to fit into my purse and take it wherever I want to.  Fits nicely into my purse or diaper bag.

Advantages

• Stylish Pocket-Fitting Design in Choice of Colors
• 2.0″ Color LCD Monitor
• 4x Digital Zoom
• 1080P/30fps HD Video Recording
• 8 Megapixel Still Image Recording

Easy Operation & Convenience

• “Menu-less” Simple & Easy Operation
• Memory Card Slot for SDHC/SD)
• Convenient USB Battery Charging
• Image Stablizer
• 8 Megapixel Stills
• 2.0″ Color LCD Monitor
• HDMI™ and AV Output Terminal

Easy Archiving & Sharing

• Direct Sending to iTunes®/YouTube™ (.MOV file)
• USB connectio

The Picsio also comes in awesome colors as you can see in the picture below!

I absolutely love my Picsio and I know you will too!
Thanks to JVC they are offering one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win their very own Picsio in the winners choice of color.  This is perfect with the coming Holidays!
The JVC Picsio retails for a great price at $199.95

:: Win It ::

Go to JVC and tell us a product (not the Picsio) that you would love to have.

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Open to US 18+ residents Contest ends 12/5 at 11:59 pm EST Please see contest rules for further details

Disclaimer: JVC sponsored this giveaway by providing the JVC Picsio for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by JVC.

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You can read up on it here: http://www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.php

We are working on changing and updating ALL of our posts but please be aware, if a contest says you can gain an extra entry to a contest by adding us or the company to Facebook it is no longer valid.

Please be patient with us as we fix all of our posts on the Gift Guide & On Barefoot Mommies blog.

Thanks for your understanding,
Barefoot Mommies Team

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JC Toys – Review + Giveaway

I had the wonderful opportunity to work with JC Toys again.  I am always excited to do a review on any kind of doll.  JC Toys specializes in dolls, of all sorts.  They offer collectibles and also ones your little baby can play with.

I had the chance to review their Tiny Steps doll.  This doll is so adorably cute!
She is one of JC Toys Tiny dolls, although they are sold out so I was lucky to get this to review.
Again, like all of JC Toys products, the baby was well crafted and can be played with for hours by your little one.  My daughters absolutely love their little babies.  They don’t break easily, they are very well constructed.

JC Toys offers;

I really love their Ethnic Dolls.  They are just so precious and my girls love playing with them too.
Still my favorite is the beautiful African American Angel

We’re going to take a look at JC Toys Holiday Gift Guide.  Some of the most cutest little dolls you’ve ever seen!

These cute little babies are called La Newborns
They are just so adorable and SO lifelike!

The 14″ La Newborns are so amazingly lifelike, you won’t believe your eyes. Each facial expresssion truly captures the innocence of a baby. Their soft knitted outfits make these dolls a special addition to any collection. Collect all three!
You can get the boy (blue) or one of the two girls (Pink & Yellow)  They are $59.99 each and are just too precious for words.

I love frogs so this is one of my favorites too!
He’s a REAL BOY!

I really love how the dolls are so life-like and look just like a real baby.
Anatomically correct boy doll.
“Little “Lucas” is dressed from head to toe in his favorite animal motif: a froggy. This adorable doll is 18″ and its chubby arms and legs make it the perfect addition to any collection.
This beautiful frog boy retails $69.99

This is Lilly, she’s a REAL girl

18″ All Vinyl (REAL GIRL!)

Isn’t she adorable? “Lily” sits pretty in her soft pink outfit with matching headband. Her sweet expression is sure to delight anyone who sees her!
Lily is also priced at $69.99
Perfect for any baby collector on your holiday shopping list.

JC Toys has so many beautifully and unique babies to pick from.  I am absolutely in love with their dolls and I totally enjoy sitting here and looking through them all.  And believe me, if I could get away with it I think I would post each doll they carry

To ensure the safety and quality of all JC Toys products, JC Toys performs rigorous testing on all of their items. Their commitment to safety spans across decades, ensuring our pride and dedication to the end user: you.

Salvador Berenguer – Head Sculptor for JC Toys

The art of capturing a child’s expression

Behind the ingenious designs of Dolls by Berenguer is one man with a history and passion for sculpting and a keen eye for detail. Taking inspiration from everyday life and from his own children and grandchildren, he has created numerous expressions that reveal the many emotions of a child.

Salvador Berenguer, born in a country that has inspired many artists; Spain, comes from a family of sculptors, that have passed on between generations the gift of sculpting. With his hands he has created masterpieces that capture the essence of a child’s beauty. He is an expert at re-creating the aura of innocence and purity that a real baby exudes.

He continues his lifetime work with the same fervor and love as when he started in the 1960’s. Today, Dolls by Berenguer, Inc, is proud to be the exclusive source for Dolls by Berenguer designed products and accessories.

Now these dolls, I reviewed awhile ago, and actually held a giveaway for them on Barefoot Mommies.
These dolls are extremely cute and SO fun.  My girls still have every one of their dolls and NOT ONE has broke or has gotten torn up.  Like I said, JCToys takes great pride in their products and you will find the best well crafted dolls.

SET OF 6 DOLLS & ACCESSORIES. EACH COMES IN ITS OWN GIFT BOX!

5” Lots to Love Babies, Soft Body and Vinyl Fun Play Dolls with their own mini accessory! Each set of six includes 1 carrier, 1 highchair, 1 swing, 1 bathtub, 1 cradle, and 1 walker, each with its own doll.
These babies retail for $59.99

We had alot of entries for these little cuties so we’re doing it again!  JC Toys is offering one Barefoot Mommies to win all 6 of these adorable babies!

:: Win It ::
Go to JC Toys and tell us which doll you love most!

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Open to US & Canada 18+ residents Contest ends 12/5 at 11:59 pm EST Please see contest rules for further details

Disclaimer: JC Toys sponsored this giveaway by providing the Tiny Steps doll for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by JC Toys.

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McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds – Review + Giveaway!

I love playing games, especially when my whole family can sit and enjoy eachother’s company.  I especially love to beat my husband at games   heh.  He gets so mad and I think it’s so funny!
One of McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds games is called ‘You’ve Been Sentenced!’ this is an absolutely FUN game!  My husband, 12 year old daughter and myself played this game.  My other 3 kids are too young, so we played when they were in bed.  We had so much fun playing this game.  It’s really easy to understand and come up with actual sentences.  Some of the sentences we came up with we were laughing so hard.  This is a very unique game, and not only is it really fun, but it’s also a great learning tool.

For ages 8 and up, 30-40 min to play, 3-10 players, with extensive rule variations available on the website.(Click Here)

The latest in the evolution of games, “You’ve been Sentenced!” is the first game in history to really turn making sentences into a very funny, playable, and challenging game. Using a unique word deck of pentagon shaped cards containing conjugations of funny words, famous names from throughout history, familiar places, and wild cards, players have to make grammatically correct and justifiable sentences. The real fun begins when players have to read their sentences out loud and explain what they mean to the rest of players. They form the jury and vote thumbs up or down on whether the sentence and justification stand and the points are scored. 540 cards with over 2,500 words insure billions of possible sentences so the game is never repetitive and has unlimited re-play value.

Multiple other methods of play are available on our website that turn “You’ve been Sentenced!” into not just a game, but a full game system! We even have a lesson plan to turn “You’ve Been Sentenced!” into a classroom teaching tool. This game makes learning grammar and sentence construction fun and easy.

Here is a clip of the game in action.

What is also great about this game is that not only is it kid friendly and you can play with your older children, but it can also be a GREAT party game for adults.  You can get more riskier with your sentences, it can be a drinking game It doesn’t have to remain PG.  YOU make it how you want to play it.
Of course it takes a little imagination, but it is alot of fun.  I give this game an A+, I was really happy with the different ways we can play it, with adults, and with our children, plus it’s a wonderful learning tool for our children too!

Bringing friends and families together
“You’ve Been Sentenced!” appeals to all ages and skill levels. Socially interactive, players become members of the Jury and can ask a player to justify and defend the grammar, sense and meaning of the sentence. The player has a chance to convince the Jury to accept their often outrageous and hilarious sentences.

Holding all the cards
“You’ve Been Sentenced!” is not just a single game. It’s a “Game System”, with numerous additional games and activities for the basic set available free of charge at our rules page.

Never the same game twice
A word deck with over 2,500 individual words, plus Wild Cards, ensures an infinite number of sentences, guaranteeing maximum re-play value. You’ve Been Sentenced!” offers unlimited play, without ever becoming stale or repetitive.

PLUS, there are add on decks you can use.  These are extremely cool as well!

Reader’s Digest National Word Power Challenge™ Deck

This officially licensed deck is taken from the Word Power page of Reader’s Digest and the magazine’s national student vocabulary tournament the Reader’s Digest Word Power Challenge.
Sports Highlights Deck
Ready, set, hike! This deck contains the lingo of the field, court, and diamond, legendary sports heroes, technical terms, and favorite teams.

Sci-fi and Fantasy
Warn your student to set their phasers for stun and prepare for a warp speed ride through the most memorable of the ever popular sci-fi/fantasy genre!

Pop Culture Deck
Do you know Lindsay from Jen? What’s an IM? And how do you crump? If you don’t know, you may just learn something from your students!

Gourmet Cuisine Deck
A budding Rachael Ray or Emeril Lasgasse will appreciate this deck,
which is filled to overflowing with famous chefs, exotic spices, and all of the kitchen gizmos necessary to cook up some fun!

Tons & Tons of playing options with You’ve Been Sentenced, you will have many hours of fun!

I was also sent one more game to review, it’s called Twisted Fish;

For Ages 8 and up, 30-40 min, 3-6 players

The old game of go fish just got a very challenging twist. It isn’t child’s play any more! Twisted Fish takes a traditional standby and casts it into the 21st century.

13 unique Fish characters in five different colors, plus 8 unique “Zingers” that allow you to break the rules, makes “Twisted Fish” a unique game experience. The real challenge takes place when asking for the fish cards you are collecting—Now you have to be specific about the type of fish and color you are seeking. “Twisted Fish” challenges you to remember every question asked at the table. It is challenging and fun right down to the very last card!

We promise you’ll fall hook, line, and sinker! Twisted Fish offers laugh-out-loud fun for the entire family.

Will you be the family card shark? Or will you be the lowly shrimp?

• Twisted Fish’s game play takes the traditional game of Go Fish and adds new, essential twists. The familiarity of the rules allow for quick learning.
• Unique Zinger cards ensure that the game is always exciting and fresh.
• Developed by toy and game veteran Martin Uniacke and Hollywood special-effects artist Jody Fedele.
• Humorous, original illustrations created by Jody Fedele keep players laughing at the fishy antics of an aquarium full of comical characters.
• Suitable for ages 8 and up. The whole family will love Twisted Fish for its hilarious game play and outrageous characters.
• Cultivates memory skills as players track cards that “swim” around the table from player to player.
• Both Skill and Luck are needed, making it fun for all ages and skill levels.
  

This game was also alot of fun.  My daughter & my niece took the game to play one night when they were suppose to be in bed!  I caught them of course, but let them continue to play because they were having so much fun.  As long as they are doing something productive I am all for it.

I have always loved Go Fish, even now   With Twisted Fish it gives you more of a challenge and just makes the whole game much more funner to play.  I let my son who’s 7 play with us as well, and he enjoyed it too and was easy enough for him to understand which is great!  This game was funny and just an all around great game to play with the whole family.  A perfect game to add to anyone’s wish list, stocking stuffer, or a game for Family Game Night!
And priced at just $10 you can’t beat it!

McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds is offering one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win the game You’ve Been Sentenced!  PLUS the extra add on decks!

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Go to McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds and tell us what product sparks your interest most!

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Open to US 18+ residents Contest ends 12/5 at 11:59 pm EST Please see contest rules for further details

Disclaimer: McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds sponsored this giveaway by providing the You’ve Been Sentenced! and Twisted Fish games for me to review and to give away to the randomly selected winner.  My review is an honest opinion based on my own experience using this product, and is not reviewed or edited by McNeill Designs for Brighter Minds.

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The Joy of Soap – Review + Giveaway

What makes The Joy of Soap unique?  “Pamper Your Skin, Indulge Your Senses”

• 100% Green Practices and Ingredients- From ingredients, to wrapping and shipping, The Joy of Soap is environmentally aware!
  
• Hand crafted and hand cut soaps made from scratch
• All-Vegetable recipes begin with certified organic oils, sustainable and therapeutic grade essential oils and organic or wild crafted botanicals
• Made from the finest quality ingredients resulting in a luxurious and soothing soap that is gentle on your skin
• Essential oils and exfoliates used for aromatherapy and skin healthy benefits
• All bars are made in a large 5 oz and a travel or guest 2 oz size

Even the fun, friendly and flirtatious names of the soaps show the love that goes into each bar of The Joy of Soap.

• Feeling Frisky- mixture of grapefruit and orange with calendula flower petals
• Elizabeth’s Wild Hair Shaving Soap- Peppermint essential oil, medium ground pumice, willow bark powder
• Ginger Snap- Ginger and sweet orange essential oils, ginger root powder
• Lay Me Down Lavender- Lavender and Rose
• Manly Man Soap- made for a man but gently enough for a women- Sweet Orange, and tea tree oils, and finely ground pumice
• Peppermint Passion- Peppermint and Spearmint essential oils and spearmint leaves
• Rosy Cheeks Rosemary- Spearmint and rosemary essential oils and spearmint leaves
• Two in the Shower Tea Tree- Lavender and tea tree essential oils, rose fragrance oil and green tea powder

I absolutely LOVE this soap!  Not only because it’s homemade and but because it smells and makes my skin feel absolutely WONDERFUL.
I use it every night to wash my face, and I use another in the shower.  I received Rosy Cheeks Rosemary on my face at night and I just couldn’t be happier.  It doesn’t have all those harsh chemicals that make my skin go dry, and it also doesn’t have a bunch of oils to clog my pores.  It’s the perfect combination and I am 100% happy with the outcome from using this soap daily.  But ladies, the smell is OMGosh GOOD!
I also love the smell of mint, anything with peppermint while I am showering and can give my skin the cool, crisp feeling but yet leaving my skin feeling so silky smooth.  I’m fresh & clean with soft skin, everything I look for in a soap!  I love the Peppermint Passion soap!  I love the smell, it wakes me up in the mornings, calms and soothes my senses and my skin!

Our soaps are made in large 5oz sizes as well as 2oz sizes which are great for guest soaps and convenient for travel.
2oz. bars, $3.50 each 5oz. bars, $7.50 each
All of our soaps are hand cut so the exact weight of each bar may vary slightly.

All of our soaps begin with a base of certified organic olive, coconut, and palm oils plus castor oil mixed with therapeutic grade essential oils, organic or wild crafted exfoliants , perhaps a natural colorant, and nothing else.

Put it Right Here – Soap Dish
All handmade soaps will be happier and last longer if they do not sit in water. A great soap needs a great soap dish! Our classy black ceramic soap dishes will keep your soap dry — and give your bathroom an elegant look all at the same time.

The Joy of Soap where we create natural handmade soap from scratch using the finest-quality ingredients resulting in a luxurious and soothing
soap that is gentle on your skin. Our all-vegetable recipes begin with certified organic oils, sustainable and therapeutic grade essential oils, and organic or sustainably wild crafted botanicals that result in a wonderfully moisturizing and creamy bar of soap with soft, fluffy bubbles that leave your skin clean and smooth. Essential oils and exfoliants are used for both aromatherapy and skin healthy benefits. We have discontinued making soaps with fragrance oils and
synthetic ingredients. Once current stock of these soaps is gone ALL of our products will be made from only natural and organic ingredients.

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Whimsy Rings – Review + Giveaway!

I am always trying to find the most unusual and creative jewelry for either myself, or my daughter.  I like to stand out and have something people can talk about.  Something that’s eye catching and stunning all at the same time.
Let me tell you a little about Whimsy.  When I first heard of them I was amazed at the quality and the uniqueness of their product.  Whimsy creates rings, but not just any ring, a very unique and something eye catching and just all in all fabulous!  I was able to review a ring for myself, my daughter Alysia & I share it of course, and this ring has gotten more comments then any other jewelry that I’ve worn.  I’m sure you’re wanting to see what I am talking about;

I know what you’re thinking.  The same I was thinking, it’s costume jewelry.  It’s not!

The WHIMSY™ collection by R. Craig Whitten offers an exciting new way to showcase striking collectible glass beads. WHIMSY™ rings accommodate a vast array of glass beads made by the major bead manufacturers including Trollbeads, Pandora™ and Chamilia™. Their interchangeability allows the wearer to express their individuality and easily change the ring to match an outfit, complementary jewelry or even a mood.

Because precious metals and gemstones are finite resources, the WHIMSY™ line is crafted entirely from reclaimed sterling silver, 14-karat gold and gemstones. Today’s consumers expect more from the products they purchase — merchandise that is created responsibly.

The Whimsy rings start out at $125 and go up to $299.  These rings are beautifully crafted and just all together eye catching.  When you look at them on someone else you might think that it doesn’t look very comfortable, but in fact it is.

The Audrey is created using reclaimed sterling silver and provides an exciting new way to showcase striking, collectible glass beads. The Audrey is shown here paired with a bead by Trollbeads, however, WHIMSY™ rings can accommodate glass beads made by all of the major bead manufacturers including Trollbeads, Pandora™ and Chamilia™. Beads are used for illustrative purposes only. Rings are sold without beads and a variety of beads can be purchased separately.

The rings you can easily change the glass bead out to go with your outfit, ect.  It’s really easy and you won’t sit and get frustrated because you can’t figure it out.

A double-threaded center post means no twisting. No struggling. Simply unscrew the end cap to release the bead. End caps incorporate incised details to allow a firm grip.

The double-threaded center post is ultra secure. Beads are almost impossible to lose because the thread runs not only through the 1st end cap, but the 2nd one as well!

The rings are so adjustable that they accommodate a wide range of bead widths from the major Murano glass bead manufacturers. WHIMSY™ rings are even compatible with many one-of-a-kind art beads by lampwork artists.

Beads are used for illustrative purposes only. A wide array of beads may be purchased separately.

The beads run about $34.00 and there are alot to pick from.  They offer beautiful colors and styles.

This is the Chamilia™ Beads

But you can also get a little more creative and pick something from their Carousel Beads which are just SO cute and SO unique.

I just love the turtle!

There are tons of beads you can purchase for your Whimsy ring.  These rings are very durable and just simply beautiful.

Whimsy was generous and not only offered a ring for me to review, but also a ring to give away to one lucky Barefoot Mommies reader!

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Embrace – Review + Giveaway

As women we are always looking for the latest and greatest “solution” products to make our lives easier.  Embrace –(www.Iloveembrace.com) has come out with three SMALL, SIMPLE, SOLUTION products that solve those everyday fashion/life dilemmas.  These convenient and easy to use items are small enough to throw in your handbag for travel and every day affairs.

Don’t you absolutely HATE when your bra straps fall down?  My Gosh it drives me absolutely INSANE!!  Embrace has the Bra Strap Solution so you don’t have to worry about your pesky bra straps falling anymore!

THE BRA STRAP SOLUTION is designed to prevent a “fashion don’t.”  No girl or women wants the embarrassing show of their bra straps- this simple solution is designed to hide your straps while adding lift and support.  This product is especially helpful during a time when we don’t have extra money to buy specialty bras. All you need now is The Bra Strap Solution and you can make 1 bra into 3!  Retails for $8.50
I love this product obviously!  It works perfectly and it keeps up those darn straps.

Now, I don’t know about you all, but I do have some garments I refuse to wash in the washer with the rest of the clothes, bras, panties, ect.  With A Fresh Pair it has made it much easier to wash my garments in a gentle soap and yet gets them clean and smelling wonderful!

Never leave home without A FRESH PAIR! This undergarment leaf soap is perfect for women and travelers!  This gentle soap leaf infused with fresh Pear undertones was created for hand washing your delicate undergarments.  How many times, have we been home or traveling and don’t want to put our fancy and expensive undergarments through the washing machine to get ruined. A FRESH PAIR is the simple solution—this leaflet dissolves quickly and rinses easily.  Why didn’t we think of this sooner? Especially for those travelers, who are sick of bulky soap containers and toiletries spilling in our suitcases- Embrace the solution! Retails for $7.50

Keeping everything in PLACE!  Do you have the problem?  I won’t lie, I have this problem and Embrace found the solution!  It’s a double stick tape that keeps things you want UNSEEN to stay unseen!  From skin to fabric, this is a great product, and actually WORKS.

IN PLACE fashion tape is a double stick tape that holds EVERYTHING in place- skin to fabric and fabric to fabric.  This fashion tape was smartly designed to let you alter the width of the tape for your fashion fixes. Fix it quickly and easily with IN PLACE.  Retails for $8.50

All 3 of these wonderful products are small and compact and can fit in your underware drawer, and easy to fit into a suitcase when traveling.

I love these products, they are so simple, yet the are handy for ANY woman.  Even young girls!
My daughter & I share the Bra Strap Solution, she loves it as much as I do!

Everyone can be their own stylists, with these quick fixes.  Each product is low in price to allow all women to buy the small, simple, solutions of EMBRACE.

It all started in early 2006 with a mission to control those unruly bra straps.  We knew that products existed, but we wanted something better. The fact that we had no design experience didn’t stop us. Our mandate was to create something simple and something that worked. And that’s exactly what we did.

Embrace The Bra Strap Solution is an original and patented design. A bra strap converter that’s simple to use, discreet and comfortable. Its synergy of style and function has made it the solution for thousands of women. Recommended by some of the most reputable bra fitters in North America, Embrace is also sold through lingerie retailers and specialty boutiques.

But it doesn’t stop there, we’re just getting started. The success of The Bra Strap Solution has spawned a line of equally fabulous Embrace products.

Disclaimer:

Copy products continue to flourish at an alarming rate.  They are a major nuisance to customers and can create a delay in receiving high quality products.  While we continue to pursue parties whom we believe are clearly trying to take advantage of our goodwill in our patented marks and products, we have chosen to concentrate the bulk of our efforts in maintaining our own excellent product line and service record.  We think that the experience, quality control standards and integrity found here are unlikely to be duplicated.  In this way, our customers continue to receive the highest quality of products and service at Phrenic Designs Inc.

We are NOT affiliated with the following companies or products:

Strap Perfect (strapperfect.com or strapperfect.ca)

The Perfect Strap (perfectstrap.com)

Embrace wants to offer one Barefoot Mommies reader a chance to win all 3!  That’s right, now one of you ladies will be able to see the difference in these wonderful products!

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