Wrapped Up Review Wednesday Nature's Baby Organics

I think y'all are used to my little rants about what we use on and around our body has a profound effect on our body. One of my biggest goals is to use all natural items on my daughter when she is bathing. My daughter has the most sensitive skin I've ever seen. She's 5 1/2 and we still have to use dreft because of her reaction to regular detergents. She randomly (but often) breaks out in hives, often without an apparent reason. My daughter is also a special needs child who has been through a whole lot in her little life and I want to do everything I can to make it easier for her. One of the things that I can do for her is to make sure she is using products that are safe. When I first looked at the Nature's Baby Organics website I was instantly impressed. One of the first things you see is that the products do not contain:
• No Parabens • No Phthalates • No Propylene Glycol
• No Sulfates (SLS)• No Synthetic Fragrances• No DEA
Nature's Baby Organics really did cover all their bases! I also love that Nature's Baby Organics gives a complete list of all of the natural ingredients and their use. Check out the ingredient list HERE. The products that I tried from Nature's Baby Organics are: Shampoo and Body Wash in Vanilla-Tangerine Scent, Conditioner & Detangler (Leave in or rinse out!) in Vanilla-Tangerine Scent, Aromatherapy Calming Spray, Organic Soothing Stick, Ah-Choo Chest Rub.

I've got to say that our experience with Nature's Baby Organics has been incredible! My daughter has been known to react to even all natural products so I'm very cautious and we always patch test now. She tolerated everything and had absolutely no reactions whatsoever. I was a very happy mom! The Shampoo and Body wash lathers nicely and cleans very well. The scent is so yummy! I used this as a body wash for myself and also really liked it and would definitely use it again! I LOVE the Conditioner & Detangler. I love that you can leave it in or rinse it out. My daughter has the craziest curly hair and she really needs a condition that works. Nature's Baby Organics Conditioner & Detangler works wonders for her hair! For my hair the Conditioner & Detangler left my hair looking greasy the next morning. I really liked the scent but this product is much better for only my daughter. If you asked my daughter which her favorite product was she would tell you the Aromatherapy Calming Spray. She loves spraying her pillows before going to bed. The lavender scent is so wonderful! As far as the Organic Soothing Stick I truly cannot rave enough about this product! Its so versatile! My daughters cheeks and lips are very dry so I applied this after bath time and it really helped! We've also used it on some of my daughters "booboo's". I love that I was able to put a product on her face and she didn't react to it! Last but not least the Ah-Choo Chest Rub. Another great product by Nature's Baby Company! My dad has actually used this since we've all be so sick here! I used it on my daughter and it was great for helping her breathe better at night! All in all I give Nature's Baby Company a big thumbs up! I will most definitely recommend their products and will continue to use them for my daughter and myself. If you are interested in natural bath & body products or have a child that has sensitive skin I would really encourage you to try Nature's Baby Company.

Tipster Tuesday! Bag & Container Gardening

I've been giving some thought to starting a garden with my daughter this year. It seems like a great project that I can do with her and the pay off is so good for you! Fresh veggies that you grew! No chemicals! Win win isn't it? I entered a blog giveaway for Burpee's Money Garden and decided that even if I didn't win that this might be a really good route to go. As described on the Burpee website each package contains seeds for 6 different veggies and is capable of producing $650.00 worth of produce- the package costs $10! It says that 1/10 of an acre is needed but since I don't have any ground in our backyard that is suitable for gardening I have decided to go the bag garden route. If you haven't heard of this before don't feel bad! I heard about it for the first time a few months ago in a Mother Earth News article. Basically you buy bags of soil and punch in some drainage holes in the bottom, split the top open and plant your plants or seeds! Sounds pretty easy, huh? I've compiled a list of websites that discuss bag gardening and container gardening in case you decide that growing your own veggies is something you're interested in!

http://localchoicescv.com/2008/10/08/whod-a-thoughtgarbage-bag-gardening/
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Organic-Gardening/2008-06-01/No-Dig-Garden-Beds.aspx
http://winddanncer.today.com/2009/01/14/bag-gardening/
http://www.plantea.com/coffee-bag-container-garden.htm
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62353566.tip.html- Feedback & tips from those who bag garden
http://containergardening.about.com/od/containergardening101/ss/flowerpouches_2.htm
http://idigmygarden.com/forums/showthread.php?p=216995
http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/containerindoor/container.asp
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/container/container.html
http://www.containergardeningtips.com/
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plans/container/container-garden-plans/

Magic Monday Giveaway List Plan It!

I was given the pleasure of meeting Jennifer the owner of ListPlanIt. The description of lists to put your world in order is no exageration! ListPlanIt has over 350 lists! Right from the website is a great description of what you'll find on ListPlanIt
Find Grocery Lists and Menu Planning in Meal Planning
Holiday and Party Planning in Holidays & Special Occasions
Find Calendars and To Do Lists in Time Management
Back to School Planner and Homework Schedules in Student
Everything you need in one convenient location!

I'm a list person and I'll be the first to admit it. I use a Brain in a Binder and my life is much nicer and accomplished when I use my lists! I'm also a list junkie. I love very other peoples lists and organization schedules so when I started looking through the lists on ListPlanIt I was in heaven! Jennifer has been so kind to offer a Quarterly Membership to one very lucky Savvy SAHM Review reader! If you're a list person this is your lucky day!

For your first entry (this must be completed for any other entries to count)
- Go to ListPlanIt and take a look at the lists. Come back here and tell me what list you think would be the most helpful for you.

Extra Entries:
-how do you think ListPlanIt will help you? Leave a comment. One entry
-Leave your best organization tip. Leave a comment. One entry
-Become a Savvy SAHM Review follower. (no need to leave a comment)
-Add our button to your blog. Leave three comments with a link. 3 entries
-Blog about this giveaway. Leave three comments with a link. 3 entries
-Send an email to 3 friends and CC me at savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com for 3 entries
Giveaway runs through midnight CST next Monday March 16. Winner will be announced on March 17. Winner will have 72 hours to get in touch with me or a new winner is chosen. Please make sure you leave an email on your entries or it is accessible on your blog. Good luck!

Winners Wall

Giveaway winners for this past week!

Walmart gift card winner is:
Doreen from treasuredgiveaways.blogspot.com

Our PalmPalms winners are:
Casey
Christin

I will email all of you but if you see this first please drop an email to savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com with your snail mail addy!

Congrats ladies!

Sarah

Wrapped Up Review Wednesday HoMedics Rechargeable Spinning Pedicure Tool

One of the perks when you have a blog that does reviews is that you get a lot of products to try out. I love that companies want and trust my opinion! I have found that most of the time when a company cares enough to have a product reviewed they usually have a good product. Makes sense right? I also think that times are tough and we all make purchases and hope for the best. As consumers our voices are heard not by what we say but what we buy. I love reading reviews on websites when its available. It so much more comfortable to spend money on a product when other people have had good luck with it. Today I'm going to do a review on HoMedics Rechargeable Spinning Pedicure Tool. This review is completely my own and in no way has been solicited by the HoMedics brand/company. Let me preface this by saying I have a "thing" about feet. It absolutely makes me crazy to have dry, scaly, icky feet and I don't like it too much on others either! Now I live in Illinois where the weather in winter tends to be not nice. Cold, dry and generally not conducive to having nice smooth feet- especially if you run around barefoot indoors all the time. I saw the HoMedics Rechargeable Spinning Pedicure Tool at a local store and thought the price wasn't too bad and decided to give it a try. I was really keen on the fact that it was rechargeable with several different attachments. I'm a previous PedEgg person and wasn't totally thrilled with that. I brought home the HoMedics Rechargeable Spinning Pedicure Tool and promptly plugged that bad boy in to charge it up. Fast forward to the next day. Since I'd just gotten a spa pedi a few days earlier my feet weren't in horrible shape so I was able to use the finer of the pumice attachments. I was completely impressed! It works like a dream and left my feet completely smooth and soft. What more can you ask for?!!? I actually used the unit on my daughters feet since she's another one who is always barefoot. The unit holds a charge well and the different attachments are all great. Now I must say from the beginning I wish that the attachments could be replaced/reordered but that isn't an option. Once again lets fast forward. This time a month. Out of nowhere my HoMedics Rechargeable Spinning Pedicure Tool will not work at all. The charge light doesn't come on and its dead as can be. I'm so bummed. Now I'm sure that you could say that this is a relatively inexpensive product so what I got what I paid for. Personally I'd like to think that $15 can get you a bit more than a month of a product that wasn't put to hard use! So, if I had to go back and decide whether I would spend this money again on the HoMedics Rechargeable Spinning Pedicure Tool I would have to say "NO". My money is too valuable for me to be throwing it away. If I'm going to purchase something I would rather spend a bit more and have a product that lasts. So there you have it! While this worked wonderfully it didn't work nearly long enough!

Tipster Tuesday!

I will be the first to admit that I'm relatively new at the whole going green way of life. In some ways I've always been a fan of all natural but as far as making permanent lifestyle changes and researching what is best for my daughter and myself I'm still pretty much a newbie. I'm telling you this so you don't think by any means that I'm a "pro" at this. I also know that for many people that the most daunting thing about going green is that there is so much information and so many things that you can do that it can be a bit overwhelming. The way I've decided to go about this is to pick a few key issues and go about researching that and incorporating changes into my life. It isn't about going all green at once. I'm not even sure that's possible. Its about making positive changes a permanent part of your life. As those changes become habit you can then pick up new changes to work on until they become habit and so on. For me I decided that the two areas I wanted to concentrate on where the items I was putting on my body and my daughters body as well as what we were putting in our bodies. I was horrified to learn that up to 60% of what we put on our skin is absorbed into our skin. Our skin is our biggest organ and we need to be careful about the way we treat it. That knowledge led me to trying to eliminate SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and its close relative SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfate) from the body products we use. In learning about SLS & SLES and the ways of eliminationg it from your daily regiments I kept on hearing about castile soap. Castile soap is a very mild soap that doesn't contain SLS & SLES. You can even use castile soap as a base to make your own shampoo. Dr. Bronners seems to be one of the most popular castile soaps. From personal experience I can tell you that Dr. Bronners is a very nice liquid castile soap. I use the Baby Mild Liquid for my daughter as her shampoo and body wash. My daughter has INCREDIBLY sensitive skin (I can't even begin to stress how sensitive she is.) and since using the Dr. Bronners Baby Mild Liquid we've had absolutely no problems with her skin whatsoever! For my own use I love the Lavender as an everyday body wash and in the summertime the Peppermint is absolutely incredible! It makes you feel cooler! Can't beat that! I also love the almond scent and use that as a base for many of the cleaning solutions I make.

The next area I'm trying to address for my daughter and myself is what goes into our bodies. The first change I made is that at home my daughter only gets organic milk. I see absolutely no need for her to receive growth hormones or antibiotics in her milk! I'm also trying to switch my daughter off of colors and preservatives as well as high fructose corn syrup. This is proving to be a bit more difficult than eliminating SLS & SLES from our lives. I don't feel as though I've made enough progress to really even write about this yet. In all actuality I would love to hear from parents who have made this changes and any advice they have.

In googling SLS this evening in preparation to write this post I came across an incredibly informative article that I'd like to share with you. You can find this article HERE I must also let you know that I have not tried any of the recommended products.

So, let me know what you think about this post? Am I an alarmist? Is this something you've not heard about? Have you made this changes already? Got any advice?

Magic Monday Winner

The winner of last weeks Magic Monday Giveaway is:
Whimsical Creations said...
I would like to see handmade toys and clothes for kids.=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com

Thank you all for your great suggestions! You will see them incorporated into Savvy SAHM Reviews in the very near future!

Sarah

Magic Monday Giveaway

Well, now that we're back in the groove of things here I'm going to go back to a review/giveaway that was left open. Piggy Paints! That way some of our new readers can get in on this! So here it is word for word! I cannot tell you guys how awesome this product is!!!

Have you ever used one of those products that you instantly fell in love with?!!!? It works wonderfully, its good for you/your child, its eco friendly. All those things are very important to me. Its also very important that my princess gets to act like the princess she is. One of her favorites is getting her nails painted (it might be because I started painting her toe nails at 6 weeks of age!) I've never had a problem with doing her toe nails since she wasn't ever one of those kiddos who stuck her foot anywhere near her mouth. Unfortunately painted toe nails only wasn't enough to satisfy the Princess. This is where my dilemma came in. How could I paint her nails knowing that she would have her fingers near her mouth? I shouldn't have her brush her teeth or have any finger food? Not going to happen. That said I just couldn't get over putting all of those chemicals on her fingers and be ok it with. Drum roll please! Enter Piggy Paint!!! This stuff is amazing! Before I tell you about our trial run with Piggy Paint here is some information about it.Why is Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish the safe nail polish choice for children?Non-toxicOdorlessWater-based formulaHypoallergenicFun, vibrant colorsDries to a hard, durable finishPiggy Paint™ is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Click here to see how our polish compares!How is Piggy Paint™ as “Natural as Mud”?Piggy Paint is as “Natural as Mud” in the sense that every ingredient in the polish is biodegradable with no traces or residues left behind, thus it would make an excellent addition to your mulch pile or as a feed for farm animals.Our water-based nail polish is non-toxic, environmentally safe, hypoallergenic, with an odor that is extremely low, nearly nonexistent. It has the same look and durability performance as traditional kid polishes, but without the drawbacks of foul odors, toxicity, and damage to our environment and to your little ones’ nails.Honestly, does it get any better than that?!!!? Add to it that this nail polish is a pure delight to use and its truly amazing! My daughter has very ridged nails for some unknown reason and nail polish has never adhered well to her nails. The night we test ran Piggy Paint we sat down and put a coat on her fingers and toes. This stuff dries so quickly I was completely amazed! A few minutes later I put on a second coat and again it was super fast to dry. My daughter was thrilled with her matching fingers and toes and I had no guilt over it being on her precious little body! The polish stayed pretty for almost a week! This was the start of our love affair with Piggy Paint.The great folks over at Piggy Paint have given me a 3 pack of Piggy Paint Polishes to share with one incredibly lucky Savvy SAHM Review reader!

First entry (must have this completed for any other entries to be valid)-Go to Piggy Paint and take a look around.
After that leave a comment telling me what prompted Melanie to create Piggy Paints

Extra Entries:
-what is your favorite color Piggy Paint? Leave a comment. One entry
-who is the Piggy Paint for? Leave a comment. One entry
-Become a Savvy SAHM Review follower. (no need to leave a comment)
-Add our button to your blog. Leave a comment with a link. 3 entries
-Blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link. 3 entries
-Send an email to 3 friends and CC me at savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com for 3 entries
Giveaway runs through midnight CST next Monday March 9. Winner will be announced on March 10. Winner will have 72 hours to get in touch with me or a new winner is chosen. Please make sure you leave an email on your entries or it is accessible on your blog. Good luck!

Fantastic Friday

Once again I'm late! There is some serious "ick" going through the house. My daughter has been sick most of the week & now I have it. I went to bed at 7:30 last night....this from the girl who is usually up until at least 1am daily! I spent the morning at Prompt Care & am hoping the meds kick in because I have to take my daughter to the Children's Hospital in St. Louis on Monday. I can let y'all know that I have the next month of giveaways, posts and reviews set up so hopefully it will be smooth sailing! Without further ado here is a HUGE list of blogland giveaways! Good luck and remember you can't win unless you sign up!


The Not-so-blog blog Creamy coconut foaming bath whip giveaway
The Giveaway Bead-a-ful Designs Giveaway
What Mommies Need tiffniftythrifty princess bows
Pretty Pink Momma Princess Fancy Pants Boutique $25 giveaway
Autism Learning Felt Parking Pal Giveawayhttp://www.parkingpalmagnet.com/
A Frugal Friend Suave basket giveaway
As They Grow Up Desertaholic Basket Giveawayhttp://www.thatscaring.com/index.php
The Soothie Ranch Tiny Tags Giveaway
http://www.tinytagdesigns.com/
Val’s Views Scanalog Giveaway
The Giveaway Addicted Mom Spa Time Giveaway
http://spatimebaby.com/
Helenes Dreams Squares of Flair Tile giveaway
The Funky Monkey Picaflor coat giveaway
Life as Mom clutch giveaway
Something Snappy Green Path Company T shirt giveaway
Something Snappy Photo Card Creations giveaway
Does Mommy Love It? Revolution Food lunchbox giveaway
Life is Sweet Eleven Shoes Giveaway
http://www.elevencollection.com/
The Mom Nerd Little Dipper bowl giveaway
My 2 Boys Seventh Generation Starter Kit
Simply Stacie Rainbow Swirlz Giveaway
Mama Says Mine 120 coupon giveaway
Mom Fuse Safe Sippy Giveaway
Green Earth Journey Celery Street Address Book Giveaway
Therapeutic Reviews Scensibles Giveaway
DkMommy Spot Happy Aging Face giveaway
Mommies with Cents Real Simple Giveaway
Your Mama Reviews Discovery Paper Recycling Studio & Starbucks giveaway
Eco Office Gals Tilvee Acai Pomegranate Rejuvenating Masque Giveaway
DkMommy Spot Vegan Microwave Cookbook
Writings of a WAHM 18oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
http://www.thetickletrunk.com/store.php
An Island Review Triple Threat Beauty Giveaway
http://www.fairhavenhealth.com/
http://www.photolagen.com/
http://www.888ageless.com/
An Island Review Raising Free Thinkers
http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Freethinkers-Practical-Parenting-Beyond/dp/0814410960
An Island Life Kix Giveaway
http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/brands/category.aspx?catID=19412&groupID=19412
Jamie’s Precious Peas Chalkydoodle Giveaway
Jamie’s Precious Peas DaBib Giveaway
Jamie’s Precious Peas Atterdag Kids Giveaway
Mama’s Money Savers Jack and Lily Shoe giveaway
Piece of Me My Baby Pajamas Giveaway
Jamie’s Precious Peas For My Kids Giveaway
Give Them Roots Natural Baby Co Wet Bag giveaway
The Giveaway Way Cool Designs giveaway
Green Earth Journey Nuture My Body Giveaway
Yankee Doodle Handy Stamp Giveaway
Jolly Mom Smart Art for Cool Kids giveaway
http://www.smartquotesforkids.com/index.html
Mudpies & Maryjanes Honest Tea Kids Giveaway
Simply Stacie The Makedown Giveaway
Mom Most Traveled Robbert Bobbert and the Bubble Machine Giveaway
http://www.funrise.com/
DkMommy Spot Buddhiwear giveaway
Catch the Drift with Mama Snow Bent Tree Gallery Giveaway
Parents Gear Lily B Magnetic Frame Giveaway
Unmainstream Mom Reads The Terror Giveaway
Green Earth Journey DinnerTimeChimes Giveaway
A Giveaway Addicted Mommy me4kidz Giveaway
The Funky Monkey English Toffee Anytime Giveaway
CouponDivas PrissyPoofs Giveaway
My Moms Views Baby J Jewels Giveaway
Mom Knows it All Show Me the Money Burpee Garden
Our 7 Qtpies Kix Cereal Giveaway
Piece of Me PopATot Giveaway (5)
4 Baby and Mom Kid Safe Ink Giveaway
Bargain Briana Eco Store Giveaway
Frugal, Freebies and Deals $50 Walmart card
Summertime and a glass of Lemonade Create Me Canvas Giveaway
Kendee Watches changeable black bead watch band
Contests and Giveaways from around the web Country Bob’s all purpose giveaway
DkMommy Spot Brookstone Shiatsu Massaging Chair topper

Thrifty Thursday- A giveaway!

So, I know that the economy in general is a source of conversation and concern among many people. I know personally one of the things I have a hard time budgeting is my food allowance. It shouldn't be too difficult since Princess and I aren't much on breakfast. Some yogurt and we're good to go. On the flip side Princess is a little green eating machine- she loves her fresh fruits and veggies & those aren't cheap! So, I'm looking to y'all for tips on how to do better with menu planning. I also hate making regular recipes since its just the two of us and we wind up eating left overs all week! So, this week my wonderful readers I'm asking for your thrifty kitchen/ menu tips! Each tip you share will count as one entry. Just use a new comment for each one! Next we I will randomly pick a winner and that winner will receive a $20 Walmart card. How does that work for you? I'm looking forward to hearing some great ideas!

Wrapped Up Review Wednesday Palm-Palms Baby Bath Grips Review & Giveaway

The great folks from Palm-palms baby bath grips sent me a pair of palm-palms to try and a few to give away. How cool is that?!!? When I first saw this product I did one of the many "Man, I wish my princess wasn't so big! Where were these when she was a baby?!!?" Palm-palms remind me of sweat bands in a way but they have a thumb hole incorporated in them and they are super soft! Not only do they make it easier to hold on to that precious little bundle that becomes slick as all get out once you add water but they can also be used to lather up said slippery one! Seriously, isn't that the coolest idea? Since my daughter is a bit too big for me to give them an accurate testing I sent a pair over to my sister to try out on my nephew who is just a bit over a year old. As it turned out my brother in law is the person who is mainly in charge of bath time at their house so he gave them a whirl. My bil reported that they were just a bit snug. Now please don't be at all concerned by that assessment. Did I mention that my bil is a giant among men at 6'8"? He has hands and feet that resemble small boats so I think palm-palms would have no problem fitting a "normal" (sorry Larry!) sized person! That said he thought the palm-palms definitely added a bit of grip and liked that aspect. All in all palm-palms were a winner! Oh, I forgot, they're also machine washable! I definitely plan on getting palm-palms for any new mommies I know of! Its definitely in my top 5 list of great items to own! As I said the great people at palm-palms have sent two extra pairs for me to give away. One white set and one pink set.

So how do you win a pair of palm-palms baby bath grips? Go to the Palm-palms site and look around
Come back here & comment on what color palm-palms you would like
Told you it'd be easy! Want some extra chances? OK!
-Follow this blog. No need to leave a comment. Followers are entered in every giveaway!
-Add my button to your blog. Leave a link and a comment. 1 extra chance
-Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link and a comment. 1 extra chance
-Email 3 friends and cc me (savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com) for 3 extra chances

Winners will be picked March 4 and will have 3 days to claim their prize. If the prize is not claimed in 3 days a new winner is drawn. Please make sure you leave your email address on all comments or that it is found on your profile.

What's your carbon footprint?

Today's post is going to be short and sweet and hopefully an eyeopener! In light of Energy being President Obama's three main areas of concern I thought that it would be a good time to check out your carbon footprint. You can go HERE for a great site that will calculate your carbon footprint.

-What is your carbon footprint?
-Are you surprised by what your carbon footprint is? (too high? lower than you thought?)
-Do you have a short term, mid range and long term plan to lower your carbon footprint?

Leave a comment and let us know!


Giveaway reminder! Go to this weeks Magic Monday listing and leave a comment(s) with any suggestions that you would like to see covered on this blog and you might win a $20 Starbucks gift card!

Special Edition of Fantastic Friday blog giveaways!

Since I've been out of commission due to my recent hospital time I've decided to hook y'all up with a special edition of Fantastic Friday! Have fun entering these contests! Remember if you don't enter you can't win!


If only I had superpowers Safe Volume Headphone Giveaway
Does Mommy Love It? Country Bob’s Sauce giveaway
Does Mommy Love It? Everyone is Beautiful by Katherine Center Giveaway
She Became a Butterfly Diamond Swallows Necklace Giveaway
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5931235
Creating with Vintage Flair Spring Makeup bag giveaway
Mommies With Cents pHisoderm Baby Gel giveaway
Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls Oka B Shoes giveaway
Piece of ME Wild Dill Giveaway
Carp(e) Libris Review Down to a Sunless Sea by Mathias B. Freese - Book Giveaway
Berries and Cream All You Subscription
Summertime and a Glass of Lemonade Jessica Van Neste Jewelry Giveaway
Bargain Briana Family Movie Night Giveaway
Jolly Mom You can Make this $50 giveaway
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/
Riding with No Hands Reviews He’s just not that into CD & Hoodie giveaway
The Funky Monkey Nest Handbags Giveaway
Simply Stacie Madwomen Perfume Lab Giveaway
The Mom Buzz Doddlebug Dezigns $25 giveaway
http://stores.doodlebugdezigns.com/StoreFront.bok

Jolly Mom jaC jewelry giveaway
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5729098
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Fiber Gourmet Sampler giveaway
An Ordinary Life Pizza Hut Lasagna Dinner Giveaway
Piece of Me Neat Solutions Giveaway?
DkMommy Spot Wonder ball complete laundry system giveaway
Therapeutic Reviews & Giveaways Cetaphil Moisturizer giveaway
The Funky Monkey Pickled Tink Giveaway
Look What Mom Found Flip and tumple 24/7 bag giveaway
http://www.stubbypencilstudio.com/upgrade/index.htm
Babies Gotta Have it Yanni Voices CD Giveaway
My Trendy Tykes Pizza Hut Lasagna Giveaway
My Moms View Madi Couture $50 giveaway
My Sentiment Exact Lee Smart Shopper Giveaway
A Pysch Mommy Bummas Giveaways
Green Earth Journey Bee Hive Giveaway
Mommy Enterprises Carolyn’s Kitchen Apron giveaway
http://www.carolynskitchenonline.com/
A Giveaway Addicted Mommy Fresh baby food set giveaway
http://freshbaby.com/

A Giveaway Addicted Mommy Sleepsolution giveaway
The Give-away Diva Galit Etsy shop heart necklace giveaway
Frugal RI Mama Kix Cereal Giveaway
SAHM Reviews Personlized Fruit Roll up giveaway
Rockin Mama No more pet hair giveaway
Rockin Mama Neat Solution Potty Topper Giveaway
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires Kix Cereal Giveaway
Mommatudes Just Ice Hammered Silver earrings giveaway
The Laughs will go on Faithworks Boutique giveaway
http://www.faithworksboutique.com/index.htm
Simply Stacie Kill for Me by Karen Rose giveaway
Simply Stacie She Essential Beauty giveaway
4 Baby and Mom Slanket giveaway
Inside Out Haute Lunch Giveaway
4 Baby and Mom CD giveaway
Sage and Savvy the Giving Essence Lip Balm giveaway
http://thegivingessence.com/

Magic Monday Giveaway

CLOSED!
The Winner is:
Whimsical Creations said...
I would like to see handmade toys and clothes for kids.=) melaniehttp://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com

This one is going to be so easy! Leave a comment with a contest or topic you would like to see featured here on Savvy SAHM Reviews! Unlimited entries! Contest ends next Monday. Winner receives a $20 Starbucks giftcard! I figure I need a hit of caffeine to get back into the groove of things and want to share! Have fun & suggest away!

Fantastic Friday

IT'S BACK!!!! Thanks for your patience with me & the blog! Barring any health issues for me and my daughter it will be smooth sailing! Here is a Fantastic Friday listing (I'll also try to do some more over the weekend for you!)


The Giveaway Diva Set of Handmade Cards
Glitterful Felt Stories Finger Food is Fun Music Giveawayh
Green Earth Journey Honeybee Gardens Lip Balm & eyeliner giveaway
It’s a Wonderful Life Pencil Sketch Giveaway
Little Window Shoppe Apron giveaway
Mudpies & Maryjanes Keurig Giveaway
As they Grow Miso Mayo Giveaway
http://www.misomayo.com/index.html
Life Staring Ellie & Eve Playhut Megaland giveaway
As They Grow Up Peek A Boob Giveaway
http://www.peekaboobstrips.com/index.html
Seriously Spoiled Chalk Mat/Place Mat giveaway
MommaFindings Vicks Fever InSight Comfort Thermometer giveaway
Eighty MPH Mom Tucker bag giveaway
My Trendy Tykes Parenting By Nature $50 giveaway
The Apron Goddess Apron Pattern Book giveaway
My Trendy Tykes Royal Rugrat Giveaway
The Funky Monkey Kids Personalized Bookstore Giveaway
Sage and Savvy Scanalog Giveaway
http://www.scanalog.com/main.html

The Giveaway 144 Collection Giveaway
The Funky Monkey Rosa’s Fudge giveaway
The Not so Blog Blog Chic Buds giveaway
What Mommies Need Chic Buds giveaway

Sorry! Please shoot AT&T!

Sorry for the absence! My DSL was having issues and I couldn't log on most of the week. The tech FINALLY came here today and 2.5 hours later I know have my internet back. I could have hugged the tech! Since I haven't been online I really dont have much for Fantastic Friday but I'll try to get something up this weekend for you. I will also pick the Piggy Paint winner!

Fantastic Friday

Ok...here is a list of some great giveaways! Have fun and remember you can't win if you don't enter!

Mudpies & Maryjanes Better Bit of Butter Valentine Cookie giveaway
Jolly Mom Jump Snap Ropeless Jumprope Giveaway
Go Grahm Go Crave Body Shop Giveaway
Jolly Mom colorOn Professionals Eye Envy Disposable Eye Shadow Kits
http://www.coloronpro.com/
The Bon Bon Gazette Jump Start World Giveaway
Funky Monkey Paper Fun gift boxes
Grab Bag Reviews Smart Shopper Giveaway
Frugal Mommy of 2 girls Owen & Emma Bows Giveaway
Grocery Price Blog She’s Crafty Giveaway
Grocery Price Blog Chic Ear Buds Giveaways
Peanut Butter & Pickle Reviews Sambucol Giveaway
Momfuse Dapple Kid Safe cleaning products
Coupon Mommie….lots of coupons!
Babies Gotta Have it Braun thermometer giveaway
Life is Sweet Reviews He’s Just not that into Hoodie & Soundtrack
Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews Welch’s Aquajuice Giveaway
Sage and Savvy Child to Cherish Giveaway
Piece of Me Tiny Tags necklace giveaway
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The Shopping Mama Kissing Kumquats Skirt Giveaway
Simply Stacie Rebecca’s Soap Delicatessen Giveaway
A Nut in a Nutshell He’s just not that into you Hoodie & CD giveaway
Bargain Brianna Swanson Chicken Coupon giveawayA working blogging Mommy personalized fruit roll ups giveaway

Wrapped Up Review Wednesday

Have you ever used one of those products that you instantly fell in love with?!!!? It works wonderfully, its good for you/your child, its eco friendly. All those things are very important to me. Its also very important that my princess gets to act like the princess she is. One of her favorites is getting her nails painted (it might be because I started painting her toe nails at 6 weeks of age!) I've never had a problem with doing her toe nails since she wasn't ever one of those kiddos who stuck her foot anywhere near her mouth. Unfortunately painted toe nails only wasn't enough to satisfy the Princess. This is where my dilemma came in. How could I paint her nails knowing that she would have her fingers near her mouth? I shouldn't have her brush her teeth or have any finger food? Not going to happen. That said I just couldn't get over putting all of those chemicals on her fingers and be ok it with. Drum roll please! Enter Piggy Paint!!! This stuff is amazing! Before I tell you about our trial run with Piggy Paint here is some information about it.

Why is Piggy Paint™ Nail Polish the safe nail polish choice for children?

Non-toxic
Odorless
Water-based formula
Hypoallergenic
Fun, vibrant colors
Dries to a hard, durable finish
Piggy Paint™ is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Click here to see how our polish compares!

How is Piggy Paint™ as “Natural as Mud”?
Piggy Paint is as “Natural as Mud” in the sense that every ingredient in the polish is biodegradable with no traces or residues left behind, thus it would make an excellent addition to your mulch pile or as a feed for farm animals.

Our water-based nail polish is non-toxic, environmentally safe, hypoallergenic, with an odor that is extremely low, nearly nonexistent. It has the same look and durability performance as traditional kid polishes, but without the drawbacks of foul odors, toxicity, and damage to our environment and to your little ones’ nails.

Honestly, does it get any better than that?!!!? Add to it that this nail polish is a pure delight to use and its truly amazing! My daughter has very ridged nails for some unknown reason and nail polish has never adhered well to her nails. The night we test ran Piggy Paint we sat down and put a coat on her fingers and toes. This stuff dries so quickly I was completely amazed! A few minutes later I put on a second coat and again it was super fast to dry. My daughter was thrilled with her matching fingers and toes and I had no guilt over it being on her precious little body! The polish stayed pretty for almost a week! This was the start of our love affair with Piggy Paint.

The great folks over at Piggy Paint have given me a 3 pack of Piggy Paint Polishes to share with one incredibly lucky Savvy SAHM Review reader!

First entry (must have this completed for any other entries to be valid)
-Go to Piggy Paint and take a look around. After that send an email to savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com telling me what prompted Melanie to create Piggy Paints

Extra Entries:
-what is your favorite color Piggy Paint? Leave a comment. One entry
-who is the Piggy Paint for? Leave a comment. One entry
-Become a Savvy SAHM Review follower. (no need to leave a comment)
-Add our button to your blog. Leave a comment with a link. 3 entries
-Blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment with a link. 3 entries
-Enter our Jensen Beach Beads giveaway. Leave a comment. 3 entries
-Send an email to 3 friends and CC me at savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com for 3 entries

Giveaway runs through midnight CST next Wed. Feb 11. Winner will be announced on Feb 12. Winner will have 72 hours to get in touch with me or a new winner is chosen. Please make sure you leave an email on your entries or it is accessible on your blog.

Magic Monday

I really think y'all are going to love this weeks Magic Monday giveaway! Nancy from Jensen Beach Beads at Etsy is giving one very lucky Savvy SAHM Review reader a $25 gift certificate to her store! With Valentine's Day fast approaching this is a perfect way for you to spoil yourself a bit! Nancy's work is gorgeous! Head over to her etsy shop and take a peek!

In addition to this weeks Magic Monday Giveaway $25 gift certificate Nancy is being so generous to offer EVERY Savvy SAHM Review Reader that purchases from her $10 off their order! How cool is that? Since I know that got your attention here is the link for Jensen Beach Beads again!

So how do you win the $25 gift certificate to Jensen Beach Beads?
Its so easy! Go to Jensen Beach Beads and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment with your favorite item. Yep, its that easy! That is a must for any bonus entries to count! You have to do this one!

Bonus Entries:
-Follow this blog (no need to leave a comment. Every Savvy SAHM Review Reader follower is entered in every giveaway automatically)
-Blog about this giveaway Leave 3 comments with a link
-Buy something from Jensen Beach Beads and leave 10 comments (will be verified) Let Nancy know you're a Savvy SAHM Review reader for your discount
-Email 3 friends about this giveaway and CC me at savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com

Giveaway ends Feb. 9th at midnight CST and winner will be announced on Feb. 10th. Winner will have 4 days to respond or a new winner is chosen.

Skoy Cloth Winner....

The winner of the Skoy Cloth package is......

A Psych Review!

Congrats! Please send an email with your address to:
savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com so I can get your package out to you!

Congrats!
Sarah

Fantastic Friday

This week we're not having our usual Fantastic Friday listing. I've been having some health issues this week so I haven't been scoping out all the giveaways. Instead I do have just ONE INCREDIBLY AWESOME giveaway for you to check out! The winner is picked Feb. 1 so please check it out soon!

Baby Blvd is having a giveaway with 3 (yes 3 prizes) so please head over to Baby Blvd!

Have a great weekend!

Magic Monday Winner!

The winner for last weeks Magic Monday contest is:
andyb

Please send an email to savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com

Congrats!
Sarah

Wrapped Up Review Wednesday Better Life Winners

Since I'm already very late in posting this the winners for the Better Life cleaning sets are:

teamhartnett@hotmail.com
and Angie Commancho who CC'd me on a mail to her friends

Congrats ladies!!!! I'll be in touch soon to get your information!

Sarah

Fantastic Friday

Here is this weeks listing of blog giveaways!

Riding with No Hands Tiny Prints Giveaway
Riding with No Hands Fodeo giveaway
Funky Monkey Little Missmatched Giveaway
Rundpinne Bazil Essentials Giveaway
Funky Monkey Cloud B giveaway
http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/2009/01/cloud-b.html
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Paper Shouts Giveaway
Cool Baby Kid Bella Tunno Giveaway
Little Window Shoppe Super Hero Cape Giveaway from Plum Pear Apple
Funky Monkey So Cozy Hair products giveaway
Cutting Coupons in KC All You subscription giveaway
Chief Family Officer Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon w/ read along CD giveaway
http://athomewithbooks.blogspot.com/2009/01/change-your-life-challenge-seminar-and.html
Funky Monkey Wett Giggles Giveaway
Jamie’s Precious Peas Infusion Jar Giveaway
Buy By Mom Cookie Boutique giveaway
http://cookie-boutique.com/default.aspx
Extraordinary Mothers Keurig Giveaway
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Juicer Giveaway
http://lyricandariasmom.blogspot.com/2009/01/healthier-living.html

Coupon Divas CocoZen Giveaway
dkMommy Spot Hamadi Giveaway
Funky Monkey Jillie Willie bottom zipper giveaway
A Little Bliss Lauren & Co clippie giveaway
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6706705
Green Earth Journey Jennifer Joy creative coin purse giveaway
Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls digital keychain
Mudpies & MaryJanes Teenie Weenie Greenie Sippy Giveaway
Frugal Freebies Smashies Applesauce giveaway
A Nut in a Nutshell Personalized Fruit Rollups giveaway
Savin Some Family Organizer Giveaway
Peanut Butter & Pickle Review Honest Kids Drink Pouches
http://wealthymiser.com/contests/jan-09-spread-the-love.htm
Peanut Butter & Pickle Review Terracycle Tote giveaway
Frugal mommy of 2 girls Photo Book Creator giveaway
The Soothie Ranch National Security Mom book giveaway
Therapeutic Reviews & Giveaways $50 Magnet Street Baby Giveaway
Does Mommy Love it No Snow Snuggler Giveaway

Remember you can't win if you don't sign up!
Sarah

Wrapped Up Review Wednesday Skoy Cloth Giveaway

As we come close to the end of the Better living giveaway I decided to keep up with the green cleaning theme for my reviews. I was sent a sample of Skoy Cloths from Michelle at http://www.skoycloth.com/. Here is a description straight from the Skoy website:

SKOY cloth is a ...
100% biodegradable
Absorbent
Re-usable
European-made
Clean
And Fun…
Multi-use cloth

The SKOY cloth is a fabulous, absorbent, biodegradable and natural multi-use cloth. Our re-usable earth friendly cloth is perfect in your kitchen, bathroom, and on most surface areas in your home or office. SKOY cloth can be used in place of your sponge, wash cloth or paper towels.
It is a European made product and 100% biodegradable because it is made from a natural cotton and wood-based cellulose pulp. SKOY cloth is a chlorine-free product using water-based colors and inks. After an independent composting test, SKOY cloth broke down completely within 5 weeks.
The SKOY cloth is a durable product due to the reusability factor and can last months. Using a SKOY cloth is equivalent to using 15 rolls of paper towels in an average home. With the high cost of paper towels, at least $2 a roll, SKOY cloth is the obvious choice for your wallet and the environment.
The SKOY cloth has an absorption factor of 15x its own weight. As a result, producing the most superior cloth product available. Imagine using 15 sheets of good-quality paper towels at once… This is how a wet SKOY cloth will feel in your hand.
The SKOY cloth is long-lasting because of the wash ability feature. It dries quickly, so it is not a breeding ground for bacteria. Have you ever used your sponge, then smelled your hand and it reeked of horrible bacteria? That will never happen again if you microwave your SKOY cloth regularly. It is also dishwasher and washer/dryer safe. Cleaning your SKOY cloth will keep it healthy and germ-free. Please see Use & Care for instructions.
The cool and unique designs will make cleaning fun! SKOY Enterprises plans to launch new designs in early 2008.

After using Skoy cloths during cleaning around my house I have to say that I'm completely in love with them! They are incredibly absorbent, wash very well and don't leave little bits of lint. I've been keeping one by my kitchen sink and using the other for cleaning the bathrooms. Everything that Skoy Cloth advertises on their home page is true! They dry very quickly so you don't have that damp ick smell, they are super absorbent and they're great for the planet and your pocketbook! Honestly, does it get any better than that? You can order Skoy cloths from the Skoy website and they even offer a subscription option that has free shipping! Once again, does it get any better?!!?

Now for those of you who are relatively new to the green cleaning movement perhaps you aren't sure of some of the reasons that green cleaning is a much better healthier way to clean. A quick crash course here! (If you'd like more information feel free to use the contact button to email me and I'll point you in the right direction!) First and foremost the best reason to use green cleaning supplies is that there aren't any negative side/health affects. The HUGE majority of cleaning agents used in the US are not tested or regulated in any way. Do you really want to be cleaning your house with something that you have to use in a well ventilated area? For most things you can a very comparable cleaning solution using a combination of water, vinegar, baking soda & essential oils. Nothing in that is going to hurt you! If making your own solutions isn't your thing you have great companies life Better Life that offers incredible green cleaning supplies that are already made! One of the things I've noticed since I've been doing exclusive green cleaning in my house is that I LIKE cleaning (at least more than I did before!). I know that I'm not harming myself, my daughter or the planet. I know that I'm teaching my daughter to respect the earth and all of that makes for a happy self!

Now back to Skoy Cloths. I've already told you how well they work. Lets discuss the environmental impact. I don't know if I could ever completely give up the use of paper towels but having Skoy Cloths on hand certainly makes it much much easier to reduce my paper towel usage. In all actuality the Skoy Cloths are nicer because they are thicker and you don't worry about them tearing. All in all they're a great product to have in your home! So now that I've got you all excited about Skoy Cloths I figure I should give you a chance to try them for yourself! One lucky Savvy SAHM Review Reader is going to be the lucky recipient of a 4 pack of Skoy Cloths!

How to win?
-Go to Skoy Cloths website and take a look around. Come back here and leave a comment where you think you would use Skoy Cloths the most! Honestly, that it! Its that easy!

Extra Chances to win
-Grab the Savvy SAHM Review Blog button and display it on your blog. Leave a comment and a link! 1 extra chance
-Blog about this giveaway. Leave a comment and a link 1 extra chance
-Become a follower. Every SSR follower is entered into every giveaway that we have (no need to leave a comment!)
-Email 3 friends about Skoy Cloths and/or this giveaway. CC me in the email at savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com Worth 2 extra chances
-Buy Skoy Cloths from http://www.skoycloth.com/ and let them know you heard about them here! 10 extra chances!

This giveaway will end January 28th at midnight CST. The winner will be posted on Thursday the 29th. Please make sure you leave an email with your comments or that I can email you from your blog. Winner has 3 days to respond after that a new winner is chosen.

Magic Monday

Recently, I had the great pleasure of meeting the owner of Masterpieces of Fun Art, Simone, who makes really great hair accessories for little girls. Simone sent me a sampler of her hair accessories to try out on my princess and I have to let you know we had fun! The bows are darling and very well made. Simone carries a very full inventory of hair accessories for little girls. From snap clips for the newborn and clippies for toddlers Masterpieces of Fun Art really takes your princess into consideration. Simone is offering a great sampler set of 5 clippies for a very lucky Savvy SAHM Review reader! Take a peek!

So, just how do you go about winning this gorgeous sampler set?
Go over to Masterpieces of Fun Art and take a look around! Come back here & leave a comment about what item you like the most. Its just that easy!

Want a few extra chances? OK!
-Who would you want these great bows for? Leave an comment. 1 chance
-Grab our button and post it on your blog. Leave a comment and a link. 2 extra chances? Leave a comment.
-Become a follower of the blog. Every follower is entered into every giveaway we have!
-Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Comment with a link. 2 extra chances
-If you purchase from Masterpieces of Fun Art before midnight CST next Monday Jan. 26th you receive 5 extra chances. Just let Simone know that you're a SSR reader!

The nitty gritty rules
-Winner will be announced Tuesday the 27th. Please make sure that you leave an email address with your comments or you have a link on your blog so I have a way to get in touch with you if you're our lucky winner! Winner has 3 days to respond or a new winner will be picked.


Also don't forget about the Better Life cleaning giveaway that ends this Wednesday. Check it out HERE

Fantastic Friday

Another pretty good list this week. One thing I noticed is that I have several of these sponsors lined up for giveaways here. Drop a comment and let me know if you think you know which ones or what you'd like them to be!

Eisbaerentraume Blog Candy
Peanut Butter & Pickle Baby Banz Giveaway
The Laughs Will Go On Minky Pillowcase giveaway
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6166393
Piece of Me Miss Gina Designs burp cloth giveaway
Blessings Abound Chic Buds giveaway
Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls Hannah TuTus Gift Certificate
Simply Stacie Birth Chart Giveaway
Mom Most Traveled Goosie Card Giveaway
http://www.goosiecards.com/
Skimbaco Pepsi Superbowl Giveaway
The Funky Monkey Journal Buddies Giveaway
Cara’s Coffee Break Cleaning Giveaway
Jamie’s Precious Peas Elizabeths Attic tote bag giveaway
Peanut Butter & Pickles Reviews Satin Lips Giveaway
Ladybug Soup Kiss My Face Giveaway
http://www.kissmyface.com/index.html
Mom’s Most Wanted The Problem with Women…Is Men Giveaway
Katydid and Kid Crazy Baby Clothing Co Giveaway
Northwest Mom Finds Hats for Every Head Monkey Hat giveaway
Northwest Mom Finds Soothe those Dry Hands Giveaway

Sandier Pastures Earthlust giveaway
http://www.earthlust.com/products.html
Thrifty & Chic Mom Fashion Refined Giveaway
dkMommy Spot Meatless Meals for Working People Giveaway
Grocery Price Blog Days Ago Giveaway
Wii Fit Families Tasty Baker Giveaway
Momma Findings Smart E Bear Giveaway
http://www.smartebear.com/
The Mud Bug Tiny Prints Giveaway
http://www.tinyprints.com/
All because 2 people fell in love Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion giveaway
The Funky Monkey Skoy Cloth Giveaway
Frugal Mommy of 2 girls Chalk Mat giveaway
The Funky Monkey Mayfair Lane Giveaway
Once Upon A Coupon Haircare & Skincare Coupon Giveaway
Grab bag Reviews Palm Palms Giveaway
Mother 2 Mother Satin Pillowcase giveaway
The Soothie Ranch Bug & Pickle $50 Giveaway
At Home with Books Love and Other Natural Disasters Giveaway
Babies Gotta Have it BabyBanz Giveaway
The Funky Monkey Smock stationery giveaway
The Mud Bug Piggy Paint Giveaway
http://www.piggypaint.com/
The Funky Monkey Photomakingjewelry.com giveaway
The Funky Monkey Piggy Paint Giveaway
Jamie’s Precious Peas Piggy Paint Giveaway

Have fun & remember you can't win if you don't enter!

Wrapped Up Review Wednesday Better Life

Today I'm going to share with you my take on Better Life Cleaning Products. I am one of those moms who has been becoming increasing dismayed by the products that were being used for cleaning...our homes, our bodies. It started with my microbiology class and just snowballed. Truly a little information can be a very scary thing. Skin is your biggest organ and it absorbs things readily. Then you can start reading about the chemicals in our cleaning products and how they can harm you let alone the little people running around your house who depending on their age might not have their central nervous system fully developed yet and its scary! For awhile my sister & I have been making our own cleaning agents. Its very easy to go online and find a lot of different recipes for cleaning solutions and usually its a lot more economical to make your own. You can customize them to your liking...a definite plus! Now that said, it can also be a drag trying to motivate yourself to whip up a batch of toilet cleaner. Enter Better Life! I was the lucky recipient of what-EVER! all purpose cleaner, I can see clearly- WOW! glass cleaner, Floored floor cleaner and Even the Kitchen Sink scrub cleaner. I honestly went into this thinking I can make it just as well as better so why should I spend the money on this? Well, frankly because it is better than what I was making! This stuff rocks! I love that most of the items are not scented- great for someone who is asmathic like me! and what is scented is done with essential oils and isn't overwhelming! The glass cleaner works so well that I almost couldn't believe it! My 5 year old things that one of her jobs in life is to "paint" on the bathroom mirror using water and occasionally tooth paste. Needless to say the mirror gets DIRTY! I sprayed I can see clearly-Wow on there and wiped it with a paper towel (I know...not really green but my Skoy Clothes were in the laundry). It only took one time to get the mirror sparkling clean! No spots and not a lot of elbow grease was needed! I then sprayed down the toilet, sink, counter and bathtub with what-EVER! I'm so happy to say the results were the same for that! Fast, thorough cleaning! Even the uck under the soap came off very quickly! I used Even the Kitchen Sink scrub for the sink and once again fell in love! It got the gross nasty stuff off of the drain. You know that stuff that you either have to really scrub or use something totally toxic like LimeAway on? This dug right through it with a couple of scrubs and it was back to shiny. Without something that would harm anyone! I can honestly recommend Better Life cleaning products. I know that I will continue to use them!

So, now for the really cool part! I have two sets of Better Life Cleaning Products (what-EVER, Even the Kitchen Sink, Floored, I can see clearly- WOW!) to give to TWO lucky Savvy SAHM Review readers! Here's how to enter to win one of the sets!
-go to Better Life
take a look around & tell me which product you would like to try and why (1 chance)
- go to Better Life and come back here and comment about something you didn't know! (1 chance)
-become a follower (no need to leave a comment) (1 chance)
-add my button to your blog (leave a comment & link) (1 chance)
-share your favorite green cleaning tip (1 chance)
-blog about this. leave a comment & link (1 chance)

Winners will be picked next Wed. Jan 21. and announced on Thursday. Please make sure you leave a way to get a hold of you!

PakNak Charm Giveaway Winners!

OK...you guys aren't making this easy on me are you? Two of the winners don't have blogs so I hope you're checking here! The three winners of the PakNaks are:
Bhav
Susan (comment #6)
http://momforeverandever.blogspot.com/

Please send an email to savvysahmreviews@yahoo.com with your mailing address as well as your 2 choices for PakNaks and I will in turn get the info to PakNaks. Congrats ladies!

Fantastic Friday

Ok....hopefully I've made up for last weeks kind of sad listing of blog giveaways! Check out this weeks!!!

Happy Healthy Families Jetta & the Jellybeans signed CD

Frugal RI Mama $10 CVS Card giveaway

At Home With Books Sunday’s at Tiffany’s Patterson giveaway

Dore’s Diaries By the Book Caring for my Kid

Rave and Review So Easy Baby Food Kit Giveaway!

Learning by Living Flip Chart Giveaway

Piece of Me Pro Mom Couture Shirt Giveaway

dkMommy Spot Vegetarian Journal Subscription Giveaway

Grab Bag Reviews Justin Roberts Pop Fly CD giveaway

The Funky Monkey Home Studio pendant giveaway

Thereapeautic Giveaways Label Daddy Giveaway

How to Studio $20 giftcard giveaway

Frugal Mommy of 2 girls Fruitabu Giveaway

Thrifty & Chic Mom Itsy Bitsy Bracelet giveaway

The Funky Monkey Snack & Play Giveaway

My Organized Chaos Organically Hatched Giveaway

The Funky Monkey Clean Well Giveaway

Designs by Vanessa Fabulous Handbag Giveaway

Therapeutic Reviews & Giveaways Birthday in a Box Giveaway

Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls Sambucol giveaway

The Funky Monkey Emerson Creek Pottery Giveaway

Good for the kids Safe Sippy Cup & $50 giveaway

Sweet N Sassy Girls FlabULess Giveaway
http://flabulessu.com/index.html

Jamie’s Precious Pea’s Snuggle Bug Baby Boutique Disney Giveaway

Blah-Zay Amazon Giveaway

5 minutes for Mom $200 Task2Gather giveaway

Jamie’s Precious Peas Tenna Ball Disney Celebration giveaway

The Funky Monkey Organize with Sandy Giveaway

Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls Spoiled Diva Giveaway

Mudpies & Mary Janes GloMate Giveaway

5 Minutes for Giveaways Baby Dipper Bowl

Mommy Finds Go Fish CD giveaway

Piece of Me Carolyn’s Kitchen Apron Giveaway

Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls Cosmedicine Giveaway

Autism Learning Felt Giveaway Indigo Ocean Dreams Audio CD
http://skyyogastudio.com/

For the Love of Baby Warm Me Mouse Giveaway
http://www.warmmouse.com/

Mom’s Most Wanted Twinkling Tees $25 giveaway

Prairie Mama All About the Sponsors ebook Giveaway

The Funky Monkey Cricket & Monkey Giveaway

Mommies With Cents My Daily Veggies Giveaways

The Funky Monkey Safe Sippy Giveaway

The Funky Monkey Casbah Kitten Giveaway

A Wrestling Addicted Mommy Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion Giveaway

Blessings Abound Kaboost Giveaway

Mom Fuse Lunch Box card giveaway

Mommies With Cents Balance Water for Kids giveaway

The Funky Monkey Doll Moses Basket

Katydid and Kid Green Party Goods Bday hat giveaway

Mogul Baby Bugalug Gift Basket Giveaway

Katydid and Kid A Life Well Read Giveaway

Faith Approved Think and Make it Happen Book Giveaway

Katydid and Kid Wild Dill Helicopter giveaway

The Funky Monkey Tiny Tags giveaway

Brimful Curiousities Get ready for Kindergarten

Frugal Mommy of 2 girls Laptop Lunch Giveaway

Mudpies & Mary Janes Good for the kids giveaway

Some of these are ending soon so you may want to check them out as soon as possible! Enjoy & let me know if you win!!! Good luck!

Sarah