Product Name: Boppy Matelasse Nursing and Infant Support Pillow Review
Submitted by: Megan Cahill; Louisville, KY
Rating: 8
Description: The Boppy Matelasse Nursing and Infant Support Pillow is an item that new moms shouldn't be without during the sometimes painful process of pregnancy and child rearing. A C-shaped pillow that is extremely useful for a household with a baby.
Constructed with Portuguese cotton detailed with a subtle diamond pattern and edged by colorful embroidery. It comes with options of pink, blue, green, chocolate, or navy colors. For $6 more you may choose a personalized pillow with up to 11 characters. The item has a price of $35.00.
Machine washable and dryable. Just drop it in the washer and dryer. The cover is 100% cotton and can be washed and dried easily.
Review: The Boppy provides comfortable back support for the new parents while they feed their baby. It has a stretchy material center for a perfect fit for all sizes. The product is not just made for nursing and feeding either. It is very useful for teaching baby to sit up as it easily wraps around your child when they need a little help or as a place to rest their head. It could be used as a sit upon if you are sore after delivery.
This product has won several awards, from Child magazine and American Baby.
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Product Name: Trivia for Dummies Board Game Review
Submitted by: Sandra Overstreet; Dunnsville, VA
Rating: 8
Description: Trivia for Dummies is a board game for 3 to 4 players and for
ages 12 to adult. There are two decks of cards with this game, answer cards and question cards. The players each receive a set of answer cards that are color coordinated with the color of their playing piece. On each of the answer cards are both a number and a color. The players will use these cards to answer the questions. On the set of question cards there are four topics: miscellaneous, color, numbers, and true/false.
Review: My family loves this game. Don't let the name fool you, some of the questions are hard. This game is very fast paced and can be completed very quickly. My 9 and 10 year old even knew quite a few of the answers to the questions.
The board is also set up in the four topics, with a few move forward, and move backward spaces thrown in to mix it up. The first player rolls the dice, moves the number of spaces according to the dice. Then they take a question card and read the question that corresponds with their space on the board. The other players must choose the answer from their answer cards and be the first to put the card in the middle of the board. The person, who gets the answer right, is the person who goes next. Game play ends when you complete a full circle around the board and arrive at the finish spot.
Criticism: The cons of this game would be that once you go through the question cards a few times you will not find this game very fun, because the questions are easily remembered.
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Product Name: The Purse Hook Review
Submitted by: Melody Schubert; Martinsville, IN
Rating: 10
Description: The Purse Hook takes the fuss out of wondering where to set your purse when you go out. It keeps your purse close so you have less worry about theft as well as reduces the risk of carrying germs around with you
Review: Women have a sense of style, as well as a knack for creating objects to suit their needs. The Purse Hook is one of those classic objects women of today will find as classy and useful as their mothers and grandmothers once did. When it comes to paying $19.95 to $39.95 for a product it has to be good. The Purse Hook is such a product. When I think of the price I remember how often I'll use it and the benefits of the Purse Hook. It's not too often that you find something fashionable as well as useful. This is a great product for everyone!
Whether you go out to eat or you need to change the baby in a changing room all women face one obstacle, where do you place your purse? While many places have taken this into consideration and provided hooks, there are times when you are left with no choice but to place your purse or diaper bag on the floor.
Let's think about this for a minute. We tell our children not to eat off the floor. Why, because of germs. We also tell them to wash their hands often for the same reason. Did you know the moment we lay our purses or bags on the floor germs gather on the bottom of it? It is a fact I myself have neglected to consider, until now. Let's just say that studies have found some really disgusting germs we'd rather not mention on the bottom of women's purse. Where do these germs go? They travel along with us wherever we go; in the car, at home, to the office where these germs can make us sick without us even realizing it. The Purse Hook can help reduce the risk of becoming sick by carrying around these germs.
With many new styles in the works, the Purse Hook may become the next big gift on everyone's list! With a simple, yet classic design, and the small size, the Purse Hook is ideal for a women's purse, diaper bag and even backpacks weighing up to 35 pounds. This is one of those great products you never realized you needed until you have one!
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Product Name: Just Add Sweat: Face Painting Business Review
Submitted by: LeaAnn Massey; Covington, IN
Rating: 9
Description: A whole package of information for anyone interested or who has ever thought of starting a face painting business.
Here's what you get:
37 page eBook all about beginning a face painting business
Audio Interview with professional face painter Leah Reddell of
FaceFiesta.com
Bonuses and Resources that include:
A Step-by-Step Guide that includes 6 Cheek and Full Face Designs
Fill in the Blank Talent Release Form
Sample Booking Form
List of Additional Resources to Help Get Started, Purchase Supplies, and more.
Review: WOAH baby! I purchased the Just Add Sweat Face Painting Business package thinking that I might someday turn my backyard face painting days for my kids into a full-fledged business. I honestly expected to find a lot less than I did when I bought it, especially considering it cost less than $20.
I fell in love and I have a new desire to really make this happen now. The eBook itself was enough to really help me. It included so much more than I ever even thought of. When you buy something like this you expect to see things like; how to determine if a face painting business is right for you, the equipment and supplies you'll need to make it, what training you'll need and maybe a few samples thrown in there.
This package had so much more and I really didn't even know just how big a face painting business could be. When I listened to the audio with Leah Reddell, I was amazed, but then I took a look at her website and I was FLOORED. That's just awesome stuff and I can easily see how a face painting business could bring in way more money than just doing a few birthday parties for the neighborhood a few times a year.
The book went in depth about how to start your business, including the things mentioned above, but also so many extra things that most eBooks leave you to figure out on your own. Just to name a few of those extras; where to purchase supplies, network with other face painting professionals, where to get training and practice, tips for success, checklists for starting a business, doing an event; even tips for setting up a work area and working with kids. You'll also find out ways to market your business so that it stands out above your competitors and I don't just mean they tell you to make your services better or add things to your face painting. they actually give you specific things you can do!
I definitely recommend this package to anyone who has considered becoming a face painter, even if, like me they just like to see kids smile. There's so much more potential than that with face painting that I would have never known about had I not purchased it.
Criticism: The only thing I would have liked to see in the package that wasn't there, was maybe an actual video of Leah doing a face painting. Now that would have been cool! :)
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Product Name: The Edge Cushion 12' by Kid Cushions Review
Submitted by: Megan Cahill; Louisville, KY
Rating: 10
Description: The Edge Cushion by Kid Cushions provides a soft protecting layer of material between your child and hard or sharp edges of your furniture.
Measuring twelve feet, this cushion will wrap around almost anything with an edge perfectly, round or square. These cannot be used on beveled tables. This product can be used on countertops, window ledges and cabinets to name a few. The cushions are available in 3 colors, black, brown and ivory. They are easy to attach with adhesive strips that will connect to any of the types of surfaces in your home including tile.
Review: No parent can stand to see their children crying, whether a cut lip or a bumped knee, it can be just as painful for the parent to watch their child experience these feelings. But children will bump and they will scrape. It's part of the growing and learning process, which helps them survive their grown up lives. You can do your part though to prevent these bumps and bruises from happening often or possibly being severe which should be a #1 priority in a household with a young child.
At only $14.95 each it's hard to see why you shouldn't get this item or 3!
Criticism: This Item could have been made available in more colors.
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Product Name: Little Buds Review
Submitted by: Amy Orlovich; Glendale, AZ
Rating: 10
Description: Little Buds is a product line that currently carries CD's and DVD's. There are two products: Little Buds ABC's and Little Buds 123's. It is faith-based and reinforces the morals that we teach our children. The educational DVD's help with number and letter recognition in a fun and creative way.
Review: I had the privilege to get my hands on a brand new product line called Little Buds. Little Buds was created by a mom and she has done a top-notch job. Sometimes, children's programs are a bit hokey and look cheap, but the quality of the original songs, and the sound and video on these programs is outstanding. I have watched both the ABC's DVD and the 123's DVD. I have also gotten to listen to the CD's. Each product is outstanding.
I have three children ages 9, 7, and 3 and a 1 1/2 year old nephew. The program was intended for my youngest age bracket and my older kids are entertained as well and all of the kids really enjoy the music. Each song has a different "flavor", so you don't get bored and feel like they just put different words to the same song. There's a Big Band song, an Irish jig, a Caribbean song, a cute little rap, and even more!
I am so pleased that there is a product that encourages good values, provides educational entertainment, and is an excellent product. I highly recommend this product.
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Product Name: Whoonu Review
Submitted by: Sandra Overstreet; Tappahannock, VA
Rating: 10
Description: This is a game designed for ages 8+ and for 3-6 players. This game is a very simple guessing game. The players pick a person to be the "Whoozit" and the remaining players are dealt 4 cards each. Each card has either a thing or activity listed such as "the scenic route" or "pick up trucks". The object of this game is for the players to pick out one thing from their hand that they think the Whoozit will like the most and then place it in the Whoozit envelope. The card amount varies dependant on how many players are playing. The Whoozit then looks through the Whoozit envelope and chooses the card that they will place in front of the matching token in order from 1-being the least up to 6-being the most. After the Whoozit finishes, they read the cards and hand out the appropriate token to the person who chose that card. Points are kept by the numbers on the tokens. Play is over once all the tokens are gone. The person with the most points win.
Review: I think this is an absolutely wonderful game. It makes learning new things about each other fun for everyone. My family plays this game at least once every week since we have purchased it. I believe this is a game that will last quite a long time and is good for various ages.
Criticism: The only downfall I see is once you go through the stacks of cards a few times you learn who likes what and it makes for a duller game. Cranium should make booster packs for this game so you can purchase them and never have a dull game
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Product Name: Craving Secrets Review
Submitted by: LeaAnn Massey; Covington, IN
Rating: 8
Description: The Craving Secrets package offers women who are having intense cravings the advice they need to get the cravings under control and start eating for health and nutrition.
The foods covered in this eGuide include:
- Alcohol
- Artificial Sweeteners
- Aspartame
- Caffeine
- Carbohydrates
- Chocolate
- Crunchy Foods
- Dairy Products
- Dessert
- Fast Food
- Fried Foods
- Meats
- Oils and Fats
- Salty Foods
- Splenda
- Soda
- Sugar
- Wheat
Review: This product is very easy to read and I love the audio part.
Diana's advice is very reasonable and I see how I can start making small changes that will work towards making a big difference in my overall health.
This book is for so many people since most of us have found ourselves craving foods like sugars, breads, chocolate, salty foods and many more. Diana knows her stuff and it really shines through when you read the eBook and listen to the audio. As someone who constantly struggles with chocolate and sugar cravings there I now have a clear, action plan to make sure I am getting the nutrition I need and not eating junk food all the time.
Craving Secrets comes with the eBook, an audio and some bonuses. The first thing I did was listen to the audio and it's great to know that Diana has so
much experience and that she really knows what she is talking about. I love how the eBook is easy to scroll through and find the foods that I have cravings with and find out why they are addictive, how they affect my health and reasonable steps I can take to start conquering the cravings and feeling better.
I've spent so much money on products to help me lose weight but I've always focused on the exercise part of it. Diana has made me realize that starting with nutrition is the best way to get started and that I need to first take control of the foods that are holding me back. The best thing is I don't need to buy an expensive gym membership or equipment. Craving Secrets is a great value for the price and the steps to take to conquer cravings are equally low cost, free or very reasonable (like buying more veggies from the grocery store!).
Criticism: Honestly I'm not all that interested in nutrition and some parts I find to be a bit dry and boring. I think this could be spruced up and keep me more interested if there were some pictures and graphics.
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Product Name: VTech V.Smile TV Learning System PLUS Review
Submitted by: Megan Cahill; Louisville, KY
Rating: 8
Description: Vtech has come out with a new fun and educational game console in the V-Smile Learning System recommended for children ages 3-6.
The item comes with one joystick and an Alphabet Park Smartridge game cartridge. It plugs into your TV audio and video jacks. An AC adapter is available separately, but batteries may be used. A joystick is available giving the option to use the two-player mode on many V-Smile Smartridges.
Review: Your children will enjoy the simple graphics and the bright buttons. With a huge range of activities including learning the alphabet and lessons in friendship, your child will get hours and hours of entertainment from this toy. That will give you the break you need while maintaining the piece of mind that comes with a VTech product.
All your younger children will love the V-Smile system, with its colorful joystick, buttons, and bright graphics. There are many games available for the game system for younger and older children.
Turn your home into a fun learning center. The VTech V-Smile Learning System Plus is a fantastic system that will help your child to grow and learn as quickly as possible from the safety of your TV screen.
Criticism: The Battery life is a bit short and the second joystick and AC adapter pack must be purchased separately. Some younger children could have trouble understanding the V-Smile Smartridge games.
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Product Name: Easy Face Painting eBook Review
Submitted by: LeaAnn Massey; Covington, IN
Rating: 8
Description: The Easy Face Painting Book is an eGuide designed to help parents do professional face painting for just about any type of event you can think of or even just for a rainy day in with the kids.
Review: Super easy to read, understand and use. The way it shows the pictures step-by-step really makes me want to go out and find as many kids as I can to paint something on.
The first thing I really appreciated about the guide was the many tips and pointers on how to get started that were included. She's not assuming I know anything about face painting (and I don't) so I don't feel lost or unsure of what I'll need and how to get going. Even the fact that I'm not an artist by any means doesn't faze me now that I see how to make the different shapes and designs in easy steps.
There are so many designs included that I think the problem will be choosing only a few to start working on! The step-by-step instructions make it so easy to follow along and I love how the pictures show each step so that you can very easily follow along as see what's happening as if someone were actually there teaching you. The tips on how to make kids comfortable while doing the face painting are great. I would be a bit nervous to be painting on someone else's child so knowing some things to say or do so that they stay comfortable with the process is great.
Having different designs and patterns to choose from all in one spot is very helpful for someone who starting out may not know what to look for in a good pattern. The guide includes Halloween, Christmas, St. Patty's Day and many other holiday patterns that can be used to paint great faces. The designs of ladybugs, butterflies, spiders, superheroes, snakes, cats, and inanimate objects like watches are sure to please even the pickiest of children.
I would have no idea where to begin looking for this type of information and to put it all together into a nice, understandable package would take so much time and effort. This is a super value and I feel very confident that there will be lots of happy, smiling children with cool face paintings at every event I attend.
The only thing I could think of, as a drawback is that there is a lot of information to print off so that you can have it in front of you. Great pictures of the painting, it would be neat to also see pictures of different setups for parties, events, etc.
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