Epson Unveils LabelWorks

I so need one of these:

Epson Unveils LabelWorks – Label Printers for Extraordinary Creativity and Organization

LabelWorks LW-300 and LW-400 Portable Label Printers Provide Users with Customization and Versatility

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Oct. 4, 2011 – Epson America, Inc., today announced its first line of portable label makers designed to bring creativity to home and office organization – the LabelWorks^™ LW-300 and LW-400. Both models deliver versatile, professional-looking labels with 14 font types, 75 frames and more than 300 symbols. Additionally, Epson is offering more than 40 tape cartridges in both traditional colors and specialized media to take any project from ordinary to extraordinary. LabelWorks also provides dramatically smaller lead margins for up to 60 percent less margin waste ¹, giving users a perfectly sized label for any application.

“Epson has been a leader in label printing technology around the world for more than a decade, and by now offering this new product category in the U.S., we are giving consumers the benefits of  that experience,” said Anna Jen, director of new business development, Epson America, Inc. “The LabelWorks line delivers an easy-to-use, versatile and creative solution for almost any application, whether organizing at home, in the office, or in the field with specialized jobs like cable and wire labeling.”

The LabelWorks LW-300 works with dozens of tapes in a variety of widths ranging from six millimeters (~1/4 inch) to 12 millimeters (~1/2 inch), and features built-in memory to easily retrieve the 30 most frequently used labels. The tapes are available in a variety of traditional colors, as well as specialty colors and textures such as fluorescent, pearlized, iron-on, reflective, and glow-in-the-dark, allowing for almost limitless creativity and organization. The tapes are also highly durable and can be used in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors.

The LW-400 adds a two-line, back-lit display, making it simple to create labels in dark places, whether under a desk, in a closet or in a basement or attic. It also features increased built-in memory for storing up to 50 labels, and can also accommodate tapes up to 18 millimeters (~3/4 inch) wide. In addition, the LW-400 has expanded specialty print modes that include custom barcodes, cable and wire wrap and a tab function that prints a mirror image, making folder organization effortless.    

For more information, including videos demonstrating how to use LabelWorks, visit www.epson.com/LabelWorks.

Pricing and Availability

Epson LabelWorks LW-300 ($39.99*) and LabelWorks LW-400 ($49.99*) are available exclusively from Amazon.com and Epson.com.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a wide lineup ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for business and the home, to electronic and crystal devices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises nearly 75,000 employees in 100 countries around the world. Epson is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: www.Epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).

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*Estimated street price

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Epson is a registered trademark, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. LabelWorks is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

¹10mm margins versus Brother TZ label (or competitive label brand) makers at 26mm margins

Holiday Gift guide: Veeshee Review with Giveaway

The holidays are fast approaching. What does that mean? It means gifts and guests. If your family is anything like mine it can mean a household full of people at any given time.This year we are going to someone else's house for the holidays but still you have to buy gifts and there are things you always need. That is where Veeshee comes in. Veeshee is an online monogram store. They have so many items that I can get something for just about everyone on my list. Think I am lying? Well I can get Tiffany a Tiny Dancer Dress from their kids line and Susan a Weekender Bag from the bag line.



TESTING Veeshee:

I received a Laundry Hamper that I had monogrammed with "Laundry". I know boring right? ?There was a purpose though. Since we will be gone for several weeks during the holidays I wanted something that was similar to a laundry basket. Those small bags never seem to work right and the last thing I need to try and fit into my car is a laundry basket. With this hamper we can throw our clothes into it just like we do at home. It will help keep everything together. The other great thing is that it folds down flat so it will fit into our suitcase (our large suitcase) easily. However, it will  not be going int our suitcase on the trip up as it will be used to help transport gifts.

PROS of Veeshee:

• The workmanship on the monogramming is unsurpassed.
• Variety of porducts
• Site is very easy to search and find what you are looking for
• You could do most of your gift shopping from one site
• All prices include embroidery 

CONS of Veeshee:

• NONE

SHOP Veeshee

WIN

One lucky reader will win a monogrammed item. Item must be no more than $30.

ENDS October 24, 2011

Yandy.com for a Grown-up Halloween

Yandy is one of my favorite online shops. They have everything a woman needs as far as lingerie is concerned. However this is NOT a lingerie review. The other thing that Yandy carries and some may not know is sexy Halloween costumes. Reviewing for Yandy is always fun and this year I am attending my first ever Grown-up Halloween Party.I am super excited but let me tell you finding the right costume is anything but easy. I wanted something wasn't too girly but also something that was too over the top. So when the chance to work with Yandy came I jumped on it.



TESTING Yandy:

I chose the Sexy Flapper Dress Costume. I thought it would be fun. The costume comes with a feather for your hair and a long strand of pearls. I will admit that I was a little scared of how short it was when I put it on. I guess I didn't realize that women wore things that short in the 20s. However after wearing it around for a few minutes I got accustomed to it and like my husband said I would be wearing stocking underneath it and I could slip on a pair of  boy shorts (sort of like the ones cheerleaders wear) to cover everything up. As long as I don't bend over we are good to go. The feather was funny because I wasn't sure how to put in my hair exactly so I asked my mom. She said she didn't know and I told her I thought she would because she lived through that. I then realized that she was born in the fifties. OOPS! All in all I think this will be a great costume choice for me and I can't wait to wear it. I am searching a 20s jacket so I can keep warm between the car and the house.

PROS of Yandy:

• Something for everyone
• An array of sizes
• Beautiful pieces
• Many of Yandy's items now have a video so you can see how they look on an actual person. The costume I chose did not but here is another flapper costume that does have one:

Sequin Flapper Girl Costume

UPDATE: 

Sarah form Yandy.com let me know today that they now have a video of the costume I have so here it is for everyone to see:
Sexy Flapper Dress CostumeCONS of Yandy:

• NONE

SHOP Yandy

Real Steel Prize Pack Giveaway

A gritty, white-knuckle, action ride set in the near-future wherethe sport of boxing has gone high-tech, “Real Steel” stars Hugh Jackman asCharlie Kenton, a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2000-pound,8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-timepromoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots fromscrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. WhenCharlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max(Dakota Goyo) to build and train a championship contender. As thestakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max,against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback.

“Real Steel” is directed by Shawn Levy (“Night at the Museum” franchise and“Date Night”).

 

real steel

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Genre:                          Action-Drama

Rating:                          PG-13

U.S.Release date:         October 7, 2011

Cast:                            Hugh Jackman, DakotaGoyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, Kevin Durand

Director:                        Shawn Levy

Producers:                    Don Murphy, Susan Montford,Shawn Levy

Executive Producers:     Jack Rapke, Robert Zemeckis, Steve Starkey,Steven Spielberg, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen

Screenplayby:              John Gatins

Story by:                       Dan Gilroy and JeremyLeven

Based inpart on the

short story“Steel” by:     Richard Matheson

This really looks like it may be a great movie. I can't wait to see it. check out a scene from the movie:




 


WIN
 One lucky reader will win the Real Steel Prize Pack pictured below.

ENDS October 24, 2011

Halloween Costume

When everyone was decided Halloween costumes this year my nephew Reese said he wanted to be Woody from Toy Story. So his mom told me a costume she had found and I began checking it out. It was okay but Costume Supercenter has much nicer costumes. So I headed over and checked them out. I told my sister in-law to head over and check them as well. Reese called me back saying he loved the Cars Halloween costumes. So I did what any other wonderfully terrific aunt would do in my position. I emailed the company and asked if we could have a costume to review. If you have been a reader of Rita Reviews for a while you know that I adore Costume Supercenter and have worked with them several times before.


 TESTING Costume Supercenter:


We were sent  the Lightning McQueen Costume. Well to say Reese loved it is an understatement. The picture alone is worth a thousand words. He is all about Cars and has been since he first saw them. I know what you are all thinking "What happened to Woody?" Well I don't know. He saw this and it was the one he wanted. One of the things I love about Costume Supercenter is how timely they are. When you place an order you receive it with a few days.

PROS of Costume Supercenter:

• True to size
• Great quality
• There is something for everyone.

Cons of Costume Supercenter:

• NONE

Shop

Shop Costume Supercenter for boys Halloween costumes and so much more.

Smucker's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Smucker's celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a contest! From now until November 16, 2011 you can enter Spreading Smucker's Traditions Recipe and Essay Contest. The winner will receive $20,000 for a Family Reunion.

 Smucker celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con un concurso! Desde ahora hasta el 16 de noviembre 2011 se pueden introducir Difusión Receta Smucker Tradiciones y Concurso de Ensayo. El ganador recibirá 20.000 dólares para una reunión familiar.




Visit Smuckers or Smuckers En Espanol and share your original recipes made with at least 1/4 cup Smucker’s jams, jellies, preserves, or fruit butters, plus an original essay of 200 words or less in English or Spanish about how the recipe is part of family traditions and how it makes family celebrations special. In March 2012, five contest finalists will be selected and flown to New York City for a live recipe demonstration and judging, where one will win $20,000 towards a dream family reunion.

Visita Smuckers o Smuckers En Español y comparte tus recetas originales hechas con al menos 1 / 4 taza Smucker de mermeladas, jaleas, conservas, o mantequillas de frutos, además de un ensayo original de 200 palabras o menos en Inglés o Español acerca de cómo la receta es parte de las tradiciones familiares y cómo se hace celebraciones especiales de la familia. En marzo de 2012, cinco finalistas del concurso serán seleccionados y trasladado en avión a Nueva York para una demostración en directo de recetas y de juzgar, donde se va a ganar $ 20,000 para una reunión familiar sueño.

 

Smuckers sent me a few items to try put and I will tell you that these are fabulous! I am sucker for Smuckers Grape Jelly. I am always loved and always will.  However the Orchard's Finest Coastal Valley Peach Apricot Preserves was divine. I have never had peach in jam or jelly form ever. So I am thrilled that the first time was in the wonderful preserve.



Smuckers me ha enviado algunos artículos para tratar de poner y yo les digo que estos son fabulosos! Yo soy tonto para uva Smuckers Jelly. Siempre me encantaba y siempre lo hará. Sin embargo, más fino el Huerto de Conservas Costera Peach Valley albaricoque era divino. Nunca he tenido melocotón en mermelada o jalea de forma alguna. Así que estoy encantado de que la primera vez fue en el coto maravilloso.

Holiday Gift Guide: Rioni Giveaway

This holiday season I have found the one item every  woman needs. It is a Rioni bag! Rioni is a registered and trademarked Italian brand. Rioni's craftmanship is unbelievable. Rioni stands behind each and every product they make. Each product is handcrafted by experienced leather workers.

There is so much to love about Rioni that it is hard to know where to begin. If you are looking for a quality handbag, wallet, or luggage that will last you years then Rioni is the company you want to check out.They have one day sales which is a great way to get a quality item at a great price of course that is if you don't find the bag you are looking for in their clearance section.

Rioni has been so wonderful to provide a Virtue Bottom Tote Carrier ( a $335.00 Value) to 1 very lucky Rita Reviews Readers. Since I will be shipping this prize out myself I must tell you that I am JEALOUS! This bag is simply to die for. The leather is as smooth as a baby's bottom. I also love how large it is on the inside. Which is very important for a mom.

ENDS October 24, 2011

Help Me Win

Shopularity has wonderful giveaways. I found a great one to enter. It is for a Coach Madison Leather Bag. I decided if I won I would give the bag away as a Thank You to all of my wonderful blog readers. So everyone go over and vote and get others to vote as well. If I will it will go to 1 lucky reader.

Monster Jam Birthday

My four year old nephew is a Monster Jam freak! He loves all things Monster Jam. He not only knows the name of every single truck but can tell you which one is which and can spell some of them. He has drawers of the trucks and if one is missing he knows it. It is really super cute. So this year when his mom asked him what kind of birthday party he wanted this year he quickly said Monster Jam. So I set out to find some Monster Jam items for him. I was lucky enough to find a contact who was so wonderful! We are eternally grateful to Monster Jam for the wonderful things they sent.

The party was more than a success!  Starting with the wonderful flags that Monster Jam sent to hang as decorations. Of course that was just the beginning. They also sent some  plates and napkins which was wonderful because finding those in the stores is not an easy task.

Reese's cake was full throttle Monster Jam as well.  Yea! that is Mr. Reese himself. He is obsessed with all things Monster Jam so this party was more than just a child's birthday party for him. It was a dream come true.

Of course what is a birthday party without presents. If you will notice all the Monster Jam trucks along the bottom and to the side. The sad thing is he most likely has all those already but he doesn't seem to mind getting duplicates of anything. Anyone wanting to send him one just let me know.



THANK YOU Monster Jam for a memorable birthday! You made a child's year!

Monster Jam has a wonderful Kids Zone on their website for all your Monster Jam freaks!

Comment Form Issues

If anyone has had a problem with the comment for lately.. I am SORRY. Sarah emailed me today and I have corrected the problem. If you have an issue please email me and let me know.

THANKS!

It's RedaKai Mom!

The highly anticipated RedaKai trading cards are predicted to be the coolest new toy  phenomenon for kids this season! RedaKai trading cards are made by Spin Master Toys, maker of Moon Dough, LIV dolls, Zoobles and more, so they are destined to go down in the toy hall of fame !

About RedaKai Trading Cards:

"The follow-up to the massive entertainment and toy property Bakugan, Redakai is a ground-breaking innovation in gaming, taking trading cards to the next level with amazing Blast3D™ technology. Never before have trading cards contained 3D and animation effects like Redakai. New game technologies automatically track your progress and allow you to see the damaging effects of your attacks. Challenge your friends, defeat your enemies, and Conquer the Kairu!

 TESTING RedaKai Cards:




 Iwill admit I had no idea who or what RedaKai was. My son looked at me like I was stupid. In fact I mispronounced the name when I opened the package and was quickly told " It's RedaKai Mom. You know like Red- a pie but instead of pie it's Kai." Make me feel stupid why don't you.

 He had a blast with the cards and his friends were envious of the fact that he had something they didn't yet. Even though I don't understand what the game is or how to play he does and in the end that is all that matters.

PROS of RedaKai:

•  Fun, these cards will keep them busy for hours
• My son said these were totally cool!
• Available this fall.

CONS of RedaKai:

• RedaKai is recommended for ages 6+ so your younger kids will be mad.

Shop RedaKai :

RedaKai trading cards will be available in stores everywhere this fall!

Kindle Giveaway from Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest

Not too long ago I share with you the Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest. As a reminder it is the perfect opportunity for children to show of their skills in the kitchen. Well the contest is more than just coming up with a great and creative sandwich. Entering is simple. Visit Jif or Jif En Espansol until October 12, 2011 and enter. Entries can be in English or Spanish! Sandwiches will be judged on the following: creativity, taste, nutritional balance, appearance, and ease of preparation. Ten semi-finalists will be selected to compete in a national online vote in January 2012. Five finalists will compete at a live judging event in New York in March 2012. Four runners up will receive a $2,500 college fund.

No hace mucho tiempo que comparto con ustedes la Jif Maní Más Creativo Concurso de Sandwich. Como un recordatorio de que es la oportunidad perfecta para que los niños demuestran sus habilidades en la cocina. Bueno, el concurso es más que acaba de llegar a un sándwich grande y creativa. Participar es sencillo. Visita Jif o Jif En Espansol al 12 de octubre de 2011 y entrar. Las entradas pueden ser en Inglés o Español! Sandwiches serán juzgados en lo siguiente: la creatividad, el gusto, el equilibrio nutricional, apariencia y facilidad de preparación. Diez semi-finalistas serán seleccionados para competir en una votación nacional en línea en enero de 2012. Cinco finalistas competirán en un evento en vivo a juzgar en Nueva York en marzo de 2012. Cuatro finalistas recibirán un fondo para la universidad $ 2.500.



Parents can enter a contest of their own!! All parents have to do is submit an essay (250 words or less in English) answering one of the following questions:

1. How do you make the best choices for your family?

2. Why do you choose Jif Peanut Butter?

One grand prize winner will win a four day, three night trip to New York to serve as a judge at the 10th Annual Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich finale event in March 2012.

Los padres pueden participar en un concurso de su propia! Todos los padres tienen que hacer es presentar un ensayo (250 palabras o menos en Inglés) respondiendo a una de las siguientes preguntas: 1. ¿Cómo tomar las mejores decisiones para su familia? 2. ¿Por qué elegir la mantequilla de maní Jif? Ganador del gran premio ganará un día cuatro, tres noches viaje a Nueva York para desempeñarse como juez en el 10 º Evento anual de mantequilla de maní Jif más creativos final Sandwich en marzo de 2012.


BUT THERE'S MORE......

1 super lucky Rita Reviews reader will win Jif prize pack that includes a duffel bag, picture frame, Jif to-go, and a KINDLE! Enter below for your chance to win.


ENDS OCTOBER 12, 2011

If Only...

I tell myself that a lot nowadays. If only I had done this, if only I had said that. The biggest thing now is that Edgar is away a lot working and I have the If Only he would answer. What is he doing? Why didn't he answer? Those and a million other thoughts go through my head every time I call and there is no response. Sitting here today after one such call I found myself in tears.

His affair has taken its toll on both of us. I trust him or at least I tell myself that I do but then when I am alone I wonder. Did he not answer my call because he is with another woman? Does our marriage mean so  little to him? The affair came at a time when we were in a horrible place. I don't blame him, we were falling apart at the seams and neither took the time to notice. However things have improved so much. He had been trying so hard. It is difficult with him being away but I know he is doing what he needs to for our family.



The biggest problem is how to tell my heart that. Chance are he is simply working and too busy to answer or just didn't hear the phone ring. It happens. Yet every time I get voicemail (I don't mean I call a million times a day) it is like a knife in the heart. The wonder and the worry. If this is a test that God is giving me, I don't think I am passing it.

Most people wonder how I could take him back after an affair. The answer is simple: I love him and I want to believe he loves me. He didn't have to come back. He knows he could have left me without any argument or fight. It would have killed me but I would have let him go. He didn't though, he came home to me and our family. Through the years we have been through a lot.

I just needed to get all of that out I guess. He'll call later and my moment of weakness will be a memory.

Banana Bread

This week's recipe is a great Banana Bread Recipe. I love Banana Bread. I heat my slice back up just a little or cut it before it has completely cooled so that my butter will melt. I make this bread a lot during the fall months because to me there is just something soothing about it. ENJOY!

 

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar (can easily reduce to 3/4 cup)
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour

Method

 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla. Sprinkle the baking soda and salt over the mixture and mix in. Add the flour last, mix. Pour mixture into a buttered 4x8 inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour. Cool on a rack. Remove from pan and slice to serve.

Still Adding Book Reviewers

I am still adding Book Reviewers to my blog. If you would like to join us you can do so by filling out this quick form. I have more than 20 unassigned books that I need to get assigned and reviewed. While this is unpaid you do get some great books and a link back to your site. I will be adding more benefits as we go including a Rewards Program for reviewers to get gift cards and such.

Neat Buns with Whirl-a-Style

I wear my hair pulled back into ta bun a lot. Every morning I get up and pull out that rubber band and back the hair goes. It is just easier to keep it pulled out of my face. Usually what happens is the mass of curls gets tangled and I send an hour at night trying to untangle them. Whirl-a-Style changed all that for me. Now instead of the rubber band (that pulls out my hair) or that horrible claw clip (that gives me a headache) I use one simple small styler.

From Whirl-s-Style Website:
The inspiration and motivation for starting Whirl-a-Style was quite a serendipitous event. It took ingenuity and creativity to introduce Sonstegard’s next two innovative hairstyling product lines. The strength of Whirl-a-Style is in the actual device. This useful and easy-to-use tool allows the hair to be quickly pulled back into a French twist or a beautiful round bun shape without the use of any unsightly bobby pins or claw clips. Her next two haircare product lines; Klicinz and Poppi, were created to give upstyle hair designs an extra special touch by adding accessories, These were inspired by her clientele. Trademarked and patented, Whirl-a-Style remains the original, while all products are tools used to create various upstyle hairstyles for bridal parties, special events, dance recitals, ballet and festive occasions.

TESTING Whirl-a-Style:

I was sent the Jumbo Medium Whirl-a-Style which is designed for shoulder length hair. I started using right out of the package. I will say that it was a little tight at first but after I got the hang of it I was able to adjust my hair a little so it was snug without pulling on my hair. Using it was very simple. I use mine for buns only but there are a dozen different ways to use it. You can create any style you want with this little thing. I really like that I don't need a mirror to pull my hair back. this way when I am out and about in 100 degree weather and have to pull up my hair I don't look like I just got out of the bed.

PROS of Whirl-a-Style:

• Comes in 5 different sizes so there is one for every hair type
• Available in 12 colors so you can match it to your outfit
• Doesn't tangle your hair
• You can combine two or three. What ever it takes to achieve the hairstyle you are looking for.

CONS of Whirl-a-Style:

• NONE. I throw this thing in my purse and it doesn't get bent out of shape or anything. I honestly haven't found a flaw yet.

SHOP Whirl-a-Style:

Shop online or find a store near you.

Get Custom Hairstyles:

Need a little help finding the right style? Well Whirl-a-Style has Zaina the Fashion Wizard to help you.

New NurturMe Flavors

NURTURME ADDS TWO NEW FLAVORS TO ITS

AWARD-WINNING LINE OF CERTIFIED ORGANIC BABY FOODS:

“Sweet Bananas” and “Crunchy Carrots”

AUSTIN, TEXAS,  September 2011—As Moms and CelebriMoms like Selma Blair, Tiffani Thiessen and Laila Ali continue to go gaga over NurturMe, the first and only certified-organic baby food made from quick-dried fruits and vegetables, the company has announced the introduction of two yummy new flavors: “Sweet Bananas” and “Crunchy Carrots.” 

By quick-drying, rather than cooking, its ingredients, NurturMe preserves the vital nutrients and phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables, making it one of the healthiest and most nutritious baby foods on the market. 

Like NurturMe’s four original flavors—Plump Peas, Scrumptious Squash, Crisp Apples and Hearty Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Bananas and Crunchy Carrots are all-natural, gluten-free and have no added salts, sugars, colors or preservatives.  In addition, the fruits and vegetables used in NurturMe come from certified organic farms in the United States.

A revolution in feeding little ones, NurturMe is one of the most convenient and versatile baby foods available. Simply mix one of the palm-sized packets of NurturMe with breast milk, whole milk, formula or water – in any amount or combination – to get a meal that’s healthy, delicious and meets the nutrition and lifestyle needs of baby and mother. Designed for little ones from four months to four years of age, NurturMe packets may also be sprinkled (sneaked!) into foods like rice cereal, grains, purees, yogurts, apple sauce and macaroni and cheese to give them a delicious and nutritious boost. Recipe demonstrations may be found on NurturMe TV.

With each packet weighing less than an ounce, NurturMe provides a great way to lighten the diaper bag load, eliminating (finally!) the need to carry around heavy, inconvenient and wasteful jars of baby food.  Travel friendly, each NurturMe packet has a shelf life of 24 months. 

NurturMe is as great for Mother Earth as it is for mom:  NurturMe’s packaging, which includes a carton made using wind energy, is recyclable, eliminating the need to worry about how to properly dispose of wasteful glass jars and metal or plastic jar tops.

NurturMe’s new Sweet Bananas and Crunchy Carrots flavors may be purchased at nurturme.com, Amazon.com, Diapers.com, BabiesRUs.com, Target.com, Babies “R” Us stores nationwide and select Whole Foods and Central Market stores. Each box of eight meal pouches sells for a suggested retail price of $9.49.

About NurturMe

A revolution in feeding little ones, NurturMe is the first and only certified-organic, all-natural and gluten-free baby food made from nutrient-rich, quick-dried fruits and vegetables. By quick-drying its ingredients, NurturMe preserves the essential nutrients and phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables, making it one of the most natural and nutritious baby foods on the market. Good for baby, mother and Mother Earth, NurturMe uses fruits and vegetables sourced from certified-organic U.S. farms and features recyclable packaging, including a carton made using wind energy. NurturMe allows feedings to be customized to baby and mother’s needs since pouches of NurturMe may be mixed with breast milk, whole milk, formula or water in any amount and combination. Perfect for little ones from four months to four years of age, NurturMe, which has no added salts, sugars, colors or preservatives, may also be added to foods like grains, homemade purees, apple sauce, yogurt and macaroni & cheese to significantly boost their nutritional value.  Available in six baby-favorite flavors—Sweet Bananas (new), Crunchy Carrots (new), Plump Peas, Scrumptious Squash, Crisp Apples and Hearty Sweet Potatoes, NurturMe may be purchased at nurturme.com , Amazon.com, Diapers.com, BabiesRUs.com, Target.com, Babies “R” Us stores nationwide and select Whole Foods and Central Market stores. A box of eight meal pouches sells for a suggested retail price of $9.49. A diaper bag and purse must-have, each travel-friendly, palm-sized pouch of NurturMe weighs less than one ounce and has a shelf life of 24 months. For more information, visit www.nurturme.com

Elliott Lucca on HSN

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Romanicos Chocolate Review with Giveaway

YES!! More Chocolate, I seem to be on a chocolate kick here lately. I just can't seem to help myself. Romanicos Chocolate however is grown-up chocolate. It is not the standard milk or dark with a little something added. This is the chocolate that your kids will not eat because the flavors are more complex and require an older palate.

From Romanicos Website:

Romanicos brings you a well balance treasure with the rare combination of eye catching presentation with a delicious confections. The perfect combination for a memorable gift! We make a product totally by hand, not only with the finest ingredients available around the world but with a lot of care, everything in small batches so it gives us the opportunity to check each piece closely and watch all the details.

TESTING Romanicos Chocolate:

We received several items to tantalize our taste buds with. The first was a mixed cube that included 12 each of their Truffles, Chocolate Art, and Truffle Bites. The assorted flavors include everything from Passion Carmel and Tipsy Almond (Truffles) to Caramel Bliss and Hazlenut Joy (Truffle Bites) to Nutella Milk and Dulce De Leche Dark (Chocolate Art.) They were all so beautiful that I didn't want to take the out and eat them but in the end I justified by telling myself  that it was all in a good cause.

We also received some of their wonderful chocolate bars. We received two sizes: 40 gr and 80 gr bars. The flavors ranged from Mission Figs to Walnuts and Honey to Sea Salt and Soy Beans. Surprisingly the Sea Salt and Soy Beans was my favorite. There was just something about that perfect blend of chocolate with a little salt that made everything come together.


PROS of Romanicos Chocolate:

• The chocolate is handmade and truly beautiful works of art
• The taste is like nothing you have ever had before
• You may want to dress up just to eat this chocolate. The quality is 

CONS of Romanicos Chocolate:

    Your children may like it and therefore you should most likely hide this.

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Ends October 20, 2011

Lazoo Books Review with Giveaway

My kids love activity books. I love activity books that help them learn as much as keep them busy. Lazoo has just the kind of books we are all looking for. Lazoo is originally based on a series of best-selling Japanese children’s books. It has since evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle children’s brand and media property emphasizing novel design, individual expression, creativity, and above all, FUN!


TESTING Lazoo:

Color the holes that look like baseball caps

We received three books to try out and the kids fell in love. First up was Holes. Holes is a coloring book that has you color various areas and holes on each page. When you color the holes and then turn the page what you colored becomes a new item. For small children this is such an enjoyment. They get so amazed when they turn the page and find what they helped create. For example you color some tires on a car but when you turn the page the tires have become ice cream on top of cones.

The baseball caps become cars

The next book was Squiggles. Squiggles is a drawing book where kids can give sheep soft wool, make cars go faster, and add icing to a cake. They do all of this by drawing squiggles, any way they want to. The learn there is no wrong way to draw a squiggle.

He wants curls too!

The third book we tested was Stickers. Stickers is an activity books that is filled with, you guessed it STICKERS! My daughter loves stickers so getting her to put them where they go in the book was a little hard. She likes to put them every where else. She puts them on the fridge, the mirror in the bathroom you name it. I really liked this book as well. It wasn't that same old put this sticker here and that sticker there book. You got to decide what "outfits" to create and stick.

PROS of Lazoo:

• They have a unique selection of books for children. 
• The books are truly wonderful.
• Your children will love doing the acitivites in the books and learn at the same time
• Lazoo also has clothing and other items.

CONS of Lazoo:

• NONE

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Ends October 20, 2011