Organically Grown Review

I love dressy a newborn baby in soft, warm clothing. Anything that is soft to the touch just makes them that much more cuddly. I dressed my own son in clothing like this, though he’s not much of a baby at almost 5 years old. I also love to find great baby clothing to give to other people for baby shower gifts too.

Organically Grown has clothing for babies just like this. Their organic cotton onesies are so soft and comfortable. They are just perfect to clothe your baby in.  They have a variety of baby clothing perfect for gift giving. You will find organic bodysuit 3-piece sets, gowns, hats, blankets, and other clothing sets. They have something for every baby boy and girl. Organically Grown also carries other items for women, men, toddlers, and more.

Many people are making better choices for the environment in products that they eat and use. Clothing is going the same direction. We know that organic cotton is a great product too. Why is organic better?

According to the Organic Exchange, over 456 million pounds of pesticides are applied onto conventional cotton each year, of which seven are on the Environmental Protection Agency’s list of the top ten pesticides which are known, probable, or likely carcinogens. Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, making it healthier for both the environment and the farmers. With products by ORGANICALLY GROWN, there is no need to compromise between your budget and your conscience.

We got to review an adorable set of organic bodysuits for my nephew from Organically Grown. It was from the holiday line. The onesies had cute little reindeer on them. The material is so soft and warm. They clothing is very well made and holds up well. I ordered my nephew a 6M size when he was 6 months old and wearing clothing in that size. These seemed to run small. Fortunately he was able to wear them through the holidays, but after that they were too snug (mostly the length) for him. Baby sizes are so different from each company. In the case of the Organically Grown baby clothing, I would recommend ordering a size up just to be sure it will wear for a bit longer. Overall I was very pleased with the clothing from them. The material is exactly what I love for babies!

Buy It:  You can purchase Organically Grown clothing from their website.

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but a product was provided to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event + {$25 GC Giveaway – Ends 3/14} (CLOSED)

Everyone wants to save a little money these days. With soaring gas prices and grocery prices too, I know I like to save whenever it’s possible. Kroger is helping us all with savings with their huge Cart Buster Savings Event going on now.

Starting February 27^th and running through March 12^th, you’ll find many savings with big name products from General Mills, P &G, Nestle, Pepsi and Kroger Banner Brands. You can find these deals at your local Kroger or Kroger Family of Stores, which in clued Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott’s Food & Pharmacy.

Many great brands are participating in the Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event. You’ll see great sales on Multigrain Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pillsbury, Berry Crocker, Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Progresso, Totino’s, Green Giant, Cascadian Farm, Tide, Charmin, Bounty, Pampers, Pantene, Crest, Iams, Febreze, Old Spice, Bounce, DiGiorno’s, Nestle Toll House, Juicy Juice, Coffee-Mate, Edy’s, Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine, Hot Pockets, Nestle Candy, Purina and so many more.

Another way that you can participate in the Savings Event is to check out Kroger’s facebook page and get in on the “Deal of the Day” promotion. Each day when you’re one of the first 1000 people to click on the deal link, you’ll receive a free load-to-card coupon for that day’s featured item.

Buy It:  Stop by your local Kroger or Kroger Family of Stores store to see the sales going on now.

Win It:  I have a $25 gift card to Kroger or one of the Kroger Family Stores for one lucky winner.

To Enter: Share how you plan to save big on the brands that you love at the Cart Buster Svings Event at Kroger. Be sure to include your e-mail address, so I can contact you when you win. (If I can’t find an e-mail address in your profile or in your comment, I will draw a new number for the winner.)

Extra Entries: If you’d like to, you may earn extra entries for doing each of the following. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. You must do the above (main) entry first, and then you can do these others.

*Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave the link here.
*Subscribe to this blog by RSS feed or feed reader.
*Subscribe to this blog by e-mail.
*Become a Google Friend Connect Follower (or you already are).
*Grab my button and post if on your blog.
*“Like” my fan page on Facebook.
*Be my friend on Facebook.
*Follow me with Networked Blogs.
*Follow me on Twitter.
*Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link here. You may do this once a day until the giveaway ends. I’ve made it easy, just Cut & Paste:

Kroger’s Cart Buster Savings Event 2/27-3/12! Enter to win $25 Kroger GC from @psmomreviews – http://tinyurl.com/5ur7654  #MyBlogSpark

This giveaway is open now through Sunday, March 13th. I will post a winner on Monday, March 14th.

>Open to USA only!<

 

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but the Kroger Family of Stores gift card, information, and giveaway were all provided by the Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills/Nestle/Proctor & Gamble through MyBlogSpark. All opinions are my own.*

John Deere’s “Fun on the Farm” DVD + {Giveaway – Ends 3/14} (CLOSED)

My son’s first loves were tractors and animals. They are still two of his biggest loves at almost 5 years old. He’s fascinated by large machinery, and I think it’s safe to say most kids are into animals. Put the two together and what do you get…farms! That’s why Fun on the Farm is a great new DVD. It combines John Deere tractors with loveable animals and shows children what farms are all about.

The Fun on the Farm DVD takes children on the adventure from animals to machinery. They will show them how food is grown from planting to harvesting, plus you get to see the big tractors that do the work. You’ll enjoy the fun hosts Doodle Rooster and his friends Bell Cow and Harvey Horse. You can even join in the trip to the “Farm in the Zoo” which is at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo. This is a place where urban kids can learn all about what farms do right there in the city. And my son’s favorite part is when you get to see how John Deere makes their combines at the John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL.

Zachariah thought this DVD was fun. And the tractors and combines definitely grabbed his attention. He always soaks up new information about the things he’s interested in too. The other thing that was fun for him was the “Name the Letter” and “The Cloud Game” the he could play along with.

The Fun on the Farm DVD is great for children ages 2-5 years old. The movie runs about 40 minutes long. I definitely recommend all the John Deere movies, especially if your little preschoolers are interested in farms, tractors, and animals. They will enjoy it.

Buy It:  The Fun on the Farm DVD is available in stores and online now.

Win It:  I have one copy of the Fun on the Farm DVD for a lucky ready to win.

To Enter: Tell me something what your child (or child in your life) would like best about this DVD.  Be sure to include your e-mail address, so I can contact you when you win. (If I can’t find an e-mail address in your profile or in your comment, I will draw a new number for the winner.)

Extra Entries: If you’d like to, you may earn extra entries for doing each of the following. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. You must do the above (main) entry first, and then you can do these others.

*Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave the link here. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to this blog by RSS feed or feed reader.

*Subscribe to this blog by e-mail.
*Become a Google Friend Connect Follower (or you already are). (2 entries)
*Grab my button and post if on your blog. (2 entries)
*“Like” my fan page on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Be my friend on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Follow me with Networked Blogs (2 entries)
*Enter my other giveaways, then come back here and let me know which ones you entered. (Each good for an extra entry, so you could get as many extra entries as giveaways you entered.)
*Follow me on Twitter.
*Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link here. You may do this once a day until the giveaway ends. I’ve made it easy, just Cut & Paste:

Enter to win John Deere’s “Fun on the Farm” DVD from @psmomreviews – http://tinyurl.com/46zcsjt #giveaway

This giveaway is open now through Sunday, March 13th. I will post a winner on Monday, March 14th.

>Open to USA & Canada only!<

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but a product was provided to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

Friday 2/25/11 Blog Hops

Hello all. We're snowed in here in NW Ohio, so I have plenty of time to visit other blogs today. And hopefully get some more great reviews/giveaways posted as well. How about you? What are you doing this Friday?

Have a great weekend!

Super Sipperz Review

A usable, creative, fun toy. That’s what you get when you have Super Sipperz. Give a kid a straw, and he will play with it. He’ll blow bubbles, take it in and out of the cup, bend it, twist it, and more. With Super Sipperz he can do that to his heart’s content. That’s what Super Sipperz are all about.



Super Sipperz come in a box with 80 pieces each. The pieces consist of large and small straws and a variety of connecting pieces. The straws and pieces all attach together in different ways to create interesting, fun, and even wacky objects. This is all about your child using their imaginations. They can have hours of fun creating with these. And they can still drink with these straws. With their 110% no leak guarantee, you won’t have to worry about that. Everything is dishwasher safe and even comes with its own mess bag to wash in. You can use these straws over and over.

My son was riveted the moment he saw this set. He had to get the whole set out and try it right away. We sat on the floor for a long time and made different shapes and objects using the straws and connectors. Everything held up well to our manipulations. The only issue I had was when the long straws would bend when I really didn’t need them too, but we just learned to use that to our advantage to create different things.

Kids can play with the Super Sipperz for hours on end. They are a great item to have at a get together to help keep the kids entertained. Think about how much fun family gatherings will become. And you won’t have to worry about the kids wanting to leave the table.

Buy It:  You can order Super Sipperz through their website.

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but a product was provided to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

Dassant Baking Mixes Review + {Giveaway 3/14} (CLOSED)

Dassant Premium Baking Mixes were started by Scotty Mac, who began in the restaurant business. He realized he was onto something when his Beer Bread was such a big hit. After a time of selling the bread, Scotty Mac figured out the business of making box mixes. The business blossomed from there. But the Beer Batter Bread Mix is still the most popular, and I can definitely see why.

We received several Baking Mixes from Dassant to try. The first thing we made was the Vanilla Bean Cake. I made them into cupcakes for my son and his friend one afternoon. The mix is easy to use. You only need a few simple ingredients (2 eggs, 1 stick of butter, and 1 cup of milk for this one). After I mixed everything together, it went in the oven to bake. I made a little vanilla glaze to go on top. These were so flavorful and moist.



The other mixes we tried were the Cinnamon Chip Bread, Classic Beer Bread and Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake. They were all very good. Everything tasted very fresh and moist. The mixes bake very well using the temperature and times they give on the box. And all are simple to mix up as well. The Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cake is very indulgent with all the chocolate in it, but it didn’t seem overly sweet. It just had that perfect chocolate taste that I like in a dessert.

If you go check out Dassant’s Baking Mixes on their website, you will see instructional videos on the product pages. With a video to guide you, even if you aren’t the greatest baker you will be great with these. Also on the product pages are recipes for each mix. You can turn the Vanilla Bean Cake Mix into Rainbow Candy Cupcakes. Mmm! They have other recipe categories that you can try.

I think the Dassant Baking Mixes are perfect if you’re looking for an impressive sweet treat to take along to a get together. Your friends and family will appreciate all the work that went into your recipe. (What they won’t realize is that it’s so simple with Dassant.) I see these mixes as a must for every house. They are great to have on hand for a quick dessert or side.

Buy It:  You can buy Dassant Baking Mixes through their website or in sets of 6 through Amazon. They are available for a great deal on Amazon right now. I’m hoping to order and try the Truffle Brownie, because it sounds so good! (And maybe some other great varieties too!)

Win It:  One lucky reader can win 2 Dassant Baking Mixes of their own.

To Enter: Go to their website and tell me what mix you’d most like to try that I didn’t mention here.  Be sure to include your e-mail address, so I can contact you when you win. (If I can’t find an e-mail address in your profile or in your comment, I will draw a new number for the winner.)

Extra Entries: If you’d like to, you may earn extra entries for doing each of the following. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. You must do the above (main) entry first, and then you can do these others.

*Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave the link here. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to this blog by RSS feed or feed reader.
*Subscribe to this blog by e-mail.
*Become a Google Friend Connect Follower (or you already are). (2 entries)
*Grab my button and post if on your blog. (2 entries)
*“Like” my fan page on Facebook. (2 entries)
*“Like” Dassant on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Be my friend on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Follow me with Networked Blogs (2 entries)
*Enter my other giveaways, then come back here and let me know which ones you entered. (Each good for an extra entry, so you could get as many extra entries as giveaways you entered.)
*Follow me on Twitter.
*Follow Dassant on Twitter.
*Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link here. You may do this once a day until the giveaway ends. I’ve made it easy, just Cut & Paste:

Enter to win 2 Dassant Baking Mixes from @dassantbaking & @psmomreviews – http://tinyurl.com/6a23oxn #giveaway

This giveaway is open now through Sunday, March 13th. I will post a winner on Monday, March 14th.

>Open to USA only!<

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but a product was provided to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

Yoplait Light Two Week Tune Up Plan + {Giveaway – Ends 3/7} (CLOSED)

Many people include yogurt as part of their regular meals/snacks. But now Yoplait Light is challenging people everywhere with the Yoplait Light Two Week Tune Up. Their yogurt can help you lose a few pounds in two weeks before a big event. Whether you’re trying to fit into a dress for a wedding or wanting to look your best for a reunion following Yoplait Light’s plan you can lose those extra pounds.

The Yoplait Light Two Week Tune Up includes 3 key components. First you’ll replace your breakfast and lunch with a Yoplait Light yogurt, a whole grain and a fruit. Then it’s important to eat a diet rich in lean protein and non-fat dairy, including a sensible dinner, beverages and snacks. And finally exercise, like walking 30-40 each day will help in your weight loss. You can see more about the diet and online tools at www.yoplait.com.

We received a fun prize pack with a gym bag, reflective wrist wallet and a pedometer. It was fun to use the pedometer and see how much walking I do on different days. For instance when I’m just at home with my son, don’t leave the house, and don’t exercise is sad. But it’s great to see what happens when I push myself to take extra steps all the time and make myself work out.

I also got to try a variety of Yoplait Light yogurt. We tried apple turnover, banana cream pie, black forest cake, boston cream pie, white chocolate strawberry and more. I also love their harvest peach and my new favorite might be the apple turnover. Mmm, it was very yummy. My husband and son enjoyed the variety of flavors as well. With a sweet treat like this, it’s easy to replace a meal with it.

Buy It:  You can find Yoplait Light yogurt at your local grocery store.

Win It:  One lucky reader can win a VIP coupon* for a free cup of Yoplait Light yogurt and a prize pack that includes a gym bag, reflective wrist wallet and a pedometer.
*Coupon offer for Yoplait Light yogurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Tennessee.

To Enter: For what special event will you be participating in the Two Week Tune Up program?  Be sure to include your e-mail address, so I can contact you when you win. (If I can’t find an e-mail address in your profile or in your comment, I will draw a new number for the winner.)

Extra Entries: If you’d like to, you may earn extra entries for doing each of the following. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. You must do the above (main) entry first, and then you can do these others.

*Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave the link here. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to this blog by RSS feed or feed reader.
*Subscribe to this blog by e-mail.
*Become a Google Friend Connect Follower (or you already are). (2 entries)
*Grab my button and post if on your blog. (2 entries)
*“Like” my fan page on Facebook. (2 entries)
*“Like” Yoplait on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Be my friend on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Follow me with Networked Blogs (2 entries)
*Enter my other giveaways, then come back here and let me know which ones you entered. (Each good for an extra entry, so you could get as many extra entries as giveaways you entered.)
*Follow me on Twitter.
*Follow Yoplait on Twitter.
*Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link here. You may do this once a day until the giveaway ends. I’ve made it easy, just Cut & Paste:

Enter to win Yoplait Light Two Week Tune Up gift pack @YoplaitYogurt & @psmomreviews – http://tinyurl.com/4msx338 #giveaway #myblogspark

This giveaway is open now through Sunday, March 6th. I will post a winner on Monday, March 7th.

>Open to USA only!<

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but Yoplait provided the prize pack and yogurt for me and the winner through MyBlogSpark for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

2/21/11 Winners!

We have two great giveaways that just closed. Thanks so everyone who entered, and good luck!

For the $25 Dapper Snapper gift card the lucky winner is...

#44 - Jennica

And the Zatswho Soft Photo Recognition Flashcards will go to...

#64 - Alicia C

You have both been contacted by e-mail. Make sure that you check out all the other great giveaways I have going on now. There are a bunch. Can you tell I was a little behind? I'm catching up and keeping up, and that's great for you. Lots of things to enter. You can see them all on the right side of my blog. (I just moved the list.) Good luck!

Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD Review + {Giveaway – Ends 3/7} (CLOSED)

It’s Timmy! Catch your favorite little lamb in the all new Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD which hits stores today (February 22^nd). You and your children might have seen this adorable little sheep on “Shaun the Sheep” or perhaps you’ve caught his newest show Timmy Time on Disney. Either way it won’t take long for your preschooler to fall in love with little Timmy and his other animal buddies.


Where Shaun the Sheep is fun for everyone, Timmy is really geared toward preschoolers. But that doesn’t stop him from being cute and enjoyed by parents too. Timmy and his friend, instead they speak in “baa”s (sheep), “hoot”s (owl), and “quack”s (ducks). It’s pretty funny actually. And even though there are no actual spoken words the comedy abounds. Your kids will enjoy watching the funny things that these barnyard friends do.


My son, who has always enjoyed Shaun the Sheep, was thrilled to see Timmy Time coming to the Disney channel. We watch it every once in a while, and he cracks up at the silliness. Zachariah wanted to watch the Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD right away when we got it. He loved it. I asked him what his favorite part was, and he smiled and said “Aaaalllll of it!” Gotta love an answer like that. I think he gives it two thumbs up.



The Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD contains 5 fun episodes. They are “Timmy Steals the Show,” “Timmy’s Picnic,” “Timmy Brings a Smile,” “Timmy Can’t Dance,” and “Timmy Says Sorry.” You’ll enjoy all of these along with the Timmy Time Sing-Along on the DVD. The DVD is geared towards children ages 2-5 and has a 45 minute runtime. Be sure to check out Timmy’s new website www.timmytimedvd.com. And keep an eye out for new Timmy Time toys available at select Target and Toys R Us stores this spring.

Buy It:  The Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD is available in stores and online starting today.

Win It:  I have one copy of the Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD for a lucky reader to win.

To Enter: Go to the Timmy Time website and tell me something you liked there.  Be sure to include your e-mail address, so I can contact you when you win. (If I can’t find an e-mail address in your profile or in your comment, I will draw a new number for the winner.)

Extra Entries: If you’d like to, you may earn extra entries for doing each of the following. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. You must do the above (main) entry first, and then you can do these others.

*Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave the link here. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to this blog by RSS feed or feed reader.
*Subscribe to this blog by e-mail.
*Become a Google Friend Connect Follower (or you already are). (2 entries)
*Grab my button and post if on your blog. (2 entries)
*“Like” my fan page on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Be my friend on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Follow me with Networked Blogs (2 entries)
*Enter my other giveaways, then come back here and let me know which ones you entered. (Each good for an extra entry, so you could get as many extra entries as giveaways you entered.)
*Follow me on Twitter.
*Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link here. You may do this once a day until the giveaway ends. I’ve made it easy, just Cut & Paste:

It’s Timmy! Enter to win a Timmy Time: Timmy Steals the Show DVD from @psmomreviews – http://tinyurl.com/46kbwcf #giveaway

This giveaway is open now through Sunday, March 6th. I will post a winner on Monday, March 7th.

>Open to USA & Canada only!<

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but a product was provided to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*

Scentsy Review + {Giveaway – Ends 3/7} (CLOSED)

I enjoy having new scents in my house…good ones at least. I often grab candles from stores to make my living room smell like lilacs in the spring, apples in the fall, and evergreens at Christmastime. One problem I have with candles, though, is that they don’t last long and it gets rather expensive to keep replacing them.

Scentsy is a company that makes and sells warmers and scented wax bars. So instead of lighting candles, all you do is plug in a warmer to melt your scented bars. I received a Full-Sized Warmer from the Cascade Collection. It is nice and can match a variety of décor. It comes with a 25-watt bulb, and the heat from the bulb, when turned on, is just enough to melt the wax. So all I do is put the wax in the top melting dish, and enjoy the wonderful scents.

You will find a wide variety of scented Scentsy Bars, and they carry special holiday and seasonal scents too. I’m amazed at the selection of scents they have available. And the options are always changing and growing. I tried several different scents, including Vanilla Suede, Skinny Dipping, Lucky in Love, and Satin Sheets. They are all great scents, and I think I enjoyed the Vanilla Suede the most.

My favorite feature of the Scentsy warmer and bars is that it’s so easy to change to a new scent whenever you want. The packages that the bars come in are made to re-mold the wax when you are tired of one. All you do is pour it into the bar package when it’s hot, and it quickly hardens for storage. Then I don’t get tired of scents. I can always have a different one going.

When you go to the website, you will see all the other fantastic products and services that Scentsy offers. They carry the warmers and scent bars that I already mentioned, but they also have theme packs, Scentsy Buddies (that are great for children), and other fragrances to go products. I like that Scentsy has something for anyone, and I’m sure that you’ll be as pleased as I am to work with a wonderful Scentsy consultant. (See below to connect with this consultant on Facebook & twitter.)

Buy It:  You can find a variety of Scentsy products from Norma & Chris Boushey on their website www.entirelywicklesscandles.com.

Win It:  I have a Scentsy Plug-in Warmer and Scentsy Bar of the winner’s choice.

To Enter: Tell me which warmer and scent you would choose on their website.  Be sure to include your e-mail address, so I can contact you when you win. (If I can’t find an e-mail address in your profile or in your comment, I will draw a new number for the winner.)

Extra Entries: If you’d like to, you may earn extra entries for doing each of the following. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each. You must do the above (main) entry first, and then you can do these others.

*Post about the giveaway on your blog and leave the link here. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to this blog by RSS feed or feed reader.
*Subscribe to their Scentsy blog feeds.
*Subscribe to this blog by e-mail.
*Become a Google Friend Connect Follower (or you already are). (2 entries)
*Grab my button and post if on your blog. (2 entries)
*“Like” my fan page on Facebook. (2 entries)
*“Like” them on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Be my friend on Facebook. (2 entries)
*Follow me with Networked Blogs (2 entries)
*Enter my other giveaways, then come back here and let me know which ones you entered. (Each good for an extra entry, so you could get as many extra entries as giveaways you entered.)
*Follow me on Twitter.
*Follow them on Twitter.
*Post about this giveaway on Twitter and leave the link here. You may do this once a day until the giveaway ends. I’ve made it easy, just Cut & Paste:

Enter to win a Scentsy Plug-in Warmer & Bar of your choice from @iknownorma & @psmomreviews – http://tinyurl.com/4uprx68 #giveaway

This giveaway is open now through Sunday, March 6th. I will post a winner on Monday, March 7th.

>Open to USA & Canada only!<

*Disclosure: I was not paid to post this, but a product was provided to me for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.*