Product Reviews Giveaways
Happy Birthday, Janice and Susan at 5 Minutes For Mom!! They are having all sorts of fun goodies for us, so come join them HERE Thursday, July 30th, at 8pm Eastern!! Go wish them a happy birthday too!!!
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Everyone I think, loves soaps, right? But, wouldn’t it be even more special to send someone some wonderful soaps as a gift that was personalized by YOU? That is where icandy Soaps comes into the picture. Custom soaps that YOU design! It is also a unique and new, wonderful way to advertise your business! So, when I had the opportunity to review these soaps, of course I chose my “Shop with Me Mama” logo as my personalized picture to be on my soaps! I received them very quickly in the mail. I was sent two soaps, that are guest-sized natural glycerin soaps. Perfect for gift bags, goody bags or stocking stuffers!
I am very impressed. When I got the soaps, I was happy to see that my logo was readable and clear. Not blurry or messy looking. It looks just like my logo on my business cards! I am very happy with the product and the quality of these soaps. What a neat way to get your business name out there, with a uniqueness that people will remember. I mean anyone can pass out a business card, but passing out a cute little soap with your logo on it? Ya, it would get my attention in a good way! Or if you are looking for that hard to find gift for someone you love, why not get them these little soaps with pictures of you and them on it? I love the idea, and know other will love it too!
A bit about this adorable company (taken off their site):
The dedicated people behind iCandy Soaps are driven by what excites you. As we move forward, you can be sure that we will continue to produce the highest quality products that make it fun and profitable to get clean!
They are located in beautiful Nova Scotia, which is world renowned as the scenic seacoast destination of the Maritime Atlantic Provinces. It is here that our soapmakers work diligently to create great soap products made with only the very best quality ingredients. You have our word that we will always strive to produce the best product possible, and present it in the most fun and innovative way we can!
Here is just a short list of the possible uses for your custom soap designs:
Advertising
Wedding favors
Parties
Business logos
Baby showers
Immortalizing family
Political Rallies
Birthdays
Christmas
Mother’s Day
Anniversaries
Father’s Day
Valentine’s Day
Fundraisers
Sports Teams
University logos
Seminars
Conferences
Meetings of any kind
Unique gift for anyone!
You can buy the adorable icandy Soaps HERE!
Win it!!
icandy Soaps has generously offered ONE lucky Shop with Me Mama viewer the chance to win THREE 1 oz. soaps with winner’s picture ofchoice on them!!
How?
Easy. Just go to icandy Soaps and tell me what you love most about their products and come back here and tell me!
Extra Entries:
Follow icandy Soaps on Twitter AND tweet this contest, come back with tweet link and name in which you are following them under!
Recommend icandy Soaps to a friend HERE and come back and tell me you did so (they will check 
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Make a comment on one of my blog posts and come back here and tell me which one you did!
Blog about this contest and come back with blog link!
Sing a Glorious song about these icandy soaps on a comment below!
*Contest will end on August 6th, 10 PM, PST. One winner will be chosen to win three soaps in which winner will get to choose which picture they would like to appear on the soaps. Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 48 hours to confirm their win after I email them. Must use an email address you check often or often enough, so you know if you won or not! Open to US and no po boxes. Good luck!*
“Thank you, icandy Soaps, for the opportunity to review these cute soaps and for hosting this contest for my viewers!”
Ever wondered why most all the nursing bras you see are all “Mommy” looking and not at all “Womanly” looking? Just because I am a Mom, does not mean I want to look and feel frumpy. I still want to wear cute little things under my husbands tshirt! I still want to feel attractive to my husband when I take off my shirt at night! And it really helps when you have on an adorable bra or underwear. It is funny how just
wearing a matching cute bra and underwear under my clothes can change my whole mood and make me feel more sexy! So, when I came across Passion Spice for the Sexy Mom in you, I was super excited! They have the most cutest nursing bras I have ever seen and matching underwear to go with. I am so going to be so ultra sexy next time I get pregnant! No more walkin’ around the house with granny panties on under my shorts and a big old honkin’ nursing bra to boot! No way! The next time, I am going to be smoking, thanks to Passion Spice!!
I was sent the really cute Elle Nursing Bra in Aqua and the matching panties, Jade Bikini in Aqua. Oh, how adorable!! I feel so sexy with it on! What a great bra to have after you have a baby and are nursing! No more embarressing, stained, old maternity/nursing bras for me.
Passion Spice has Nursing Bras, Underwire Nursing Bras,Maternity lingerie, Maternity Underwear, Garter Belts and then you have the wonderful Clearance Bra section! I love it! They also have a sizing page, which helps you to decide which fit is best for you.
About PassionSpice Maternity and Nursing Wear (taken off their site):
PassionSpice Maternity and Nursing Wear is committed to providing pregnant and nursing moms with an alternative to the boring undergarments most women are forced to put up with. PassionSpice is committed to helping women feel confident and sexy throughout their pregnancy and beyond. PassionSpice carries a line of maternity lingerie to keep the spark alive during pregnancy, as well as nursing bras for
post pregnancy. All of their maternity products were designed to be worn throughout the pregnancy, and even beyond pregnancy. The nursing bras were also designed with the new mom in mind. They feature soft fabrics, fun colors, and gentle detailing to remind new moms that they truly are sexy women, too!
You can buy PassionSpice Maternity and Nursing Wear by going HERE! Passion Spice has generously offered all of my wonderful Shop with Me Mama viewers a coupon code to save 10% off their order! Just use coupon code: Shop2009 at checkout! It is good through 8/31!!! They are also offering Free Shipping on orders, all day every day!! They also guarentee your total satisfaction, how wonderful is that?!”
WIN IT!!
Passion Spice has generously offered one lucky Shop with Me Mama viewer the chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate!!! Woohoo!
HOW?
Easy. Just go to Passion Spice and tell me what product you absolutely love!
Extra Entries:
Register at Passion Spice and come back and tell me and with what name
Follow me on twitter and tweet this contest, come back and tell me
Blog about this giveaway
Grab my adorable button in my side bar, and proudly display it on your blog/website
*Contest will end on August 9th, 10pm, PST. Please leave a valid email address in your comment below! Winners have 48 hours to get back to me or a new winner will be chosen. I use random.org to chose my winners. Open to US only. Good luck!*
“Thank you, Katy and Passion Spice, for allowing me to review your very adorable nursing bra and panties!”
5 Minutes For Mom and Wordless Wednesday, Extraordinary Mothers and Seven Clown Circus!!
(Me at my Proactiv Commercial Shoot with Tamra and Breanna;)) I am on the far right…
K, first time doing the wfmw!
I like to make my own body scrub using 1/2 cup of regular granulated sugar and virgin olive oil. I head off to the tub and come back a new Mama! Soft skin and a rosy glow. I use it just on my body of course! It works for me!
DEBBIE PERKINS COMMENT #22!! I EMAILED YOU!! CONGRATS
I had the wonderful opportunity to try out a really neat product from Organicare called “Fresh Fix“. Super intrigued and excited to try it out as soon as I received it in the mail. It is a really great product and for all the right reasons. It is organic for one, and Organicare plans to donate a portion of its proceeds to Rescue a Million, a charity whose innovative program simultaneously saves two of the earth’s most precious resources – children and the environment. Can’t go wrong, right?!
What I liked about the Fresh Fix Misting Spray was how light it was on my skin. I got it right before I left to L.A. and I brought it with
me to freshen up my face. It was light and cool, something I so needed after getting off a plane! Now, I always say this, but it is
important for me to say this; any product I use MUST work with my Proactiv, it just must or I will not use it. This product works with my Proactiv Solution, so I LOVE it! It is so light, it does not leave any greasy film on my face. It almost feels like I ran through a very fine mist of water, so refreshing!
A tad bit about the Fresh Fix Hydrating Mist taken off their site:
Carry fresh fix with you to rehydrate and refresh skin’s glow throughout the day. Contains aloe vera to quench thirsty skin, lavender to calm the senses, and green tea to invigorate tired, dull skin. An excellent boost to refresh your look after airplane travel and perfect for setting makeup (ideal for mineral makeup).
About Organicare taken off their site:
ICARE enough to take one small step today towards a better tomorrow. Organicare believes everyone has the ability to do something everyday to help the world around us. Whether it’s recycling a bottle or simply offering a friendly smile, each one of us can take steps towards making a big difference in a small way.
Organicare‘s ICARE campaign aims to help consumers catch the spirit of caring by offering encouragement through Organicare endorsed ICARE statements on every Organicare product. We care by giving.
A portion of all Organicare proceeds are given to an organization that provides children around the world with food, clothing, and shelter and also helps solve ecological issues through environmental enhancement programs. We care by showing.
All of the packaging used by Organicare is made using hydropower or windpower and produced in a completely carbon neutral facility.
Packaging is FSC certified and all paperboard comes from responsibly managed forests through replanting and careful harvesting. We care by loving.
Organicare products are never tested on animals.
You can shop by what skin care line that you need like;
Prevention: geared towards maintaining and improving healthy skin while preventing future damage
Radiance: designed to provide a healthy, even skin tone. Ideal for individuals desiring smooth, even tone and texture
Anti-Aging: focused on repairing past damage and preventing future damage to skin.
Clear Complexion: formulated for blemish-prone skin
So, they pretty much have your skin care needs covered!
Buy it!
To buy Organicare, just go to their wonderful website and choose from the many wonderful products that they have. The Fresh Fix Hydrating Mist retails for $29.50.
Win it!
Organicare generously has offered to give THREE Shop with Me Mama viewers the chance to win a Fresh Fix Spray for their own!
How?
Easy, just go to Organicare and choose what other product you would love to have besides the Fresh Fix, and come back here and tell me!
Extra Entries:
Follow Organicare on Twitter AND tweet this contest, come back with tweet link and saying that you follow them now!
Become a Fan of Organicare on Facebook and come back and tell me!
Comment on one of MY blog posts, come back and tell me which one you did!
Blog about this giveaway and come back with blog link!
Grab my SUPER DUPER ADORABLE button and put it on your blog/website, come back and give me the link to where it is at!
Make up a super cute song about Organicare!
*Contest will end on August 4th, 10PM, PST. Winner will be notified by the email address they leave me in their comment, so please make sure it is a good one that you check often! Winner will have 48 hours to confirm or new winner/s will be chosen. This contest is open to US only and no po boxes please. I use random.org to choose my winners. THREE winners will be chosen! Good luck!*
“Thank you, Organicare, for allowing me the opportunity to try out your wonderful Fresh Fix Spray and for hosting this giveaway!”
I am sure you have all heard about OPI nail polish. Well, I recently had the chance to review some wonderful new colors from their Sunbelievable line! I received the “If the Fuchsia Fits” and the “I’m His Coral-friend” colors. They are so pretty! I normally do not like coral on me at all, but this was very pretty on my nails. Very summery. The fuscia was very fun too, and made my nails look alive!
Sunbelievable by OPI Nail Lacquers contain no DBP, Toluene, or Formaldehyde, and each features the exclusive OPI ProWide™ Brush for the ultimate in application. So, if you are a busy Mommy or Woman, then this prowide brush will be appreciated! Quick application and quick to dry!
The line Sunbelievable by OPI has been only available since the beginning of June 2009 at Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and Ulta, for $8.50 (US) suggested retail for each Nail Polish. So, brandnew stuff here, ladies!
These colors are fun, fresh and colorful for this wonderful season! They are playful yet casual and great for any Summer fun occasion! Great with your bikini or in your black strapless dress, you choose!
I really liked how quickly I could apply this nail polish, and how quickly it dried. With two busy babies at my feet 24/7, having things that I can do quickly and effortlessly are a MUST! Now, I can pamper myself a bit and not have to worry about how long it will take, because it takes no time at all! A Mommy must have!!!! Just because I am a Mommy does not mean I still can’t be a woman, right?!
You can purchase Sunbelievable by OPI Professional Salons, including Beauty Brands, Beauty First, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Pure Beauty, Regis, Trade Secret, and Ulta, for $8.50 each! Or just visit their website at www.opi.com!
Sunbelievable by OPI shades include:
Banana Bandanna
Say “yellow” to this sunny shade!
I’m His Coral-friend
And he loves me in this rosy orange.
Sea? I Told You!
That you’d love this aquamarine dream.
If the Fuchsia Fits…
… Wear it! This one amazing red-pink fits all.
BUY IT!
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You can also check out “Suzi’s Beauty Blog” to get up to date product information on OPI!!
“Thank you, Harris at OPI, for allowing me to review these fun, Summertime colors and pamper myself with them!”
I am not one to keep my mouth closed when dealing with certain people. ESPECIALLY when I do a review for a company and they don’t deliver the goods to my winner. NOT COOL. So, I have contacted the company TWICE now, with no response. If this company does not get back to me with a response by Friday, I will let you ALL know who they are, and for everyone of my viewers and Mommy Blogger friends to stay CLEAR of them!
I KNOW as a blogger, I put a lot of time, thought and research into my product reviews. Not only that, but if there is a contest involved, I spend ALOT of time promoting it on many, many sites and blogs too. So all in all, when I do a review for a company, I really put alot of my time into it. And having two small babies needing their Mommy every two seconds is NOT easy! But I do it, knowing (or at least HOPING) the company does their part too. It is sad that some do not, but that is the chance we take when doing product reviews, I suppose. It sucks, it really sucks. Not only for ME who does all the work and promoting, but for the person who won the item in the first place. I will still do something wonderful for the person that did win this companys prize (but how unfair of them!). There are ALOT of wonderful, giving, sweet, helpful and great companies out there and then you get the few that just don’t deliver, and that is SAD. Maybe I am NOT the bigger person for “outting or ratting” them out (and I WILL if they don’t contact me by Friday), but hey, I am NOT gonna let this happen to another Blogger or Winner! Sorry, just not! So, stayed tuned on this fun and exciting “sit and wait” game…
A couple of weeks ago, I was lucky enough to receive a Vivabox for review. What is Vivabox? It is a wonderful gift for anyone! You can choose from different themes, such as; Spa Massage, Spa Beauty, Tea Time, Gourmet to Your Door, Fragrance, Coffee Talk, Wine and Bar-b-que! So many wonderful themes to choose from, you cannot go wrong!
More about what a Vivabox is (taken off their site):
More than a gift. An experience.
A vivabox is an exciting new product that combines the freedom of choice with the personal touch of a real gift. This two layered gift can be the answer to all of your gift giving dilemmas. The first layer is a gift inside the box that is intended to familiarize the recipient with the product. The second layer is the gift card that can be redeemed for their gift selection from a menu of choices.
1. You Pick The Theme
Do you have an idea as to what type of gift someone would like? Select one of our themes that you think they would enjoy the most. This is the part that gives it a personal touch.
2. They Try The Samples
They open the box and enjoy the gift inside. Depending on the box this could be a gift to try, taste or use and they all relate to the theme of the box.
3. They Choose The Gift
After enjoying the first gift, the recipient visits this website and enters their card number. They will be taken through the redemption process where they choose their final present. This is where the freedom of choice happens.
Result: You have given them a present they actually WANTED! The basic theme was chosen by you for a personal touch but the actual gift was customized by the recipient. This ensures that you have given what he or she will most enjoy. Plus, they got to experience the joy of receiving the perfect present for longer than ripping off the wrapping paper.
How wonderful to be able to pick a theme for someone, have it delivered to them and still, they get to choose what they want! This is the neatest thing ever. I have not used my card yet, I received the Bar-b-que Vivabox and will be getting something yummy from Omaha Steaks!!!! I am excited to use it. It also came with great spices to use on whatever Omaha meat I decide to get! Or I can choose ethnic spices by Urban Accents! Very exciting!
A bit about Vivabox, taken off their site:
About Us
Vivabox history traces back to Belgium where entrepreneurs created a product that has the tangibility and immediate pleasure of a traditional gift, while retaining the flexibility of a gift card. Since its inception Vivabox has been an enormous success. They are now sold in Belgium, the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Poland, Netherlands, Canada, Austria, and the United States of America. Vivabox was purchased by Sodexo Group in 2007 after entering the United States earlier that year.
Sodexo Group, founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon, is a world leader in Food and Facilities Management services, with more than 342,380 employees on 29,000 sites in 80 countries. For Fiscal 2007, which closed August 31, 2007, Sodexo Group had revenues of 13.4 billion euro. Listed on Euronext Paris, Sodexo’s current market capitalization is 6.5 billion euro.
So, if you are looking for a gift for someone, and simply cannot decide what to get them, this is PERFECT!!! I highly recommend this product to everyone.
Buy it!!
Vivabox has generously offered a coupon code to my viewers!! Start shopping EARLY for the holiday season and use this coupon code before it expires on August 15th! It is good for 20% off all eight themed vivaboxes!!! Just use code: Summerfun03 at checkout!!!
Follow Vivabox on Twitter and share tweets!
Join Vivabox on their blog and be signed up for their monthly contests!
“Thank you, Lauren, from Vivabox, for allowing me to review your wonderful product and share with my viewers!!!”
I am back, as most of you know 
I got to be in a Proactiv Commercial Shoot!! You would not believe the awesome hotel that I got to stay in (with my Mom, of course!). As soon as we got to the airport, we went downstairs and their was a guy (Ryan ) holding up my name on a paper (ya, felt super special from that moment on…)When me and my Mom got into the van, their was another wonderful lady in there too, and her name was Kimberly too She was/is super nice and then we were off to pick up another girl. Her name is Heather and she was another hot Mama! Then we were off to the hotel!
It took about an hour to get there. When we did arrive, it was more than I had thought it would be. It was AMAZING! Here is where I stayed. Someone came right to the door of our van and helped us out (but I still whacked my head on the van as I was getting out, not very cool…haha) and they grabbed our luggage for us. We then checked in. I took pictures of our hotel room, but you will have to wait on that as it is my Dad’s camera and I don’t have the right hook ups for it on my laptop… sigh! But I did steal some pictures from Heather (she said I could )
Four Seasons Kiddie Pool:
So, me and my Mom went to our room. Oh my goodness it was NICE! It had two queen sized beds with four posts, so nice The bathroom was great too. Nice soak tub and shower off to the other side of the bathroom. The toilet was behind a glass door. The bathroom also had a t.v. in it (which I watched later as I took a hot bath ). Me and my Mom then went and walked around the hotel.
We went first to the kids pool downstairs. Super nice. Then we found the “adults” pool upstairs through the day spa entrance. Oh my goodness, was that beautiful! Me and my Mom sat at the table and ordered two YUMMY pina coladas.
At 6:45p, we all met in the lobby of the hotel to go to dinner with everyone. We went to MOZ and it was awesome! I could not believe the food that was at our table. Every appetizer you could ever want off of the menu and then you were suppose to order dinner too! Haha! As we were all sitting around the table getting to know eachother, I was passed an envelope and inside was $150 spending money Oh ya! Nice! I met so many wonderful Ladies and everyone was sooo nice (and beautiful!!!).
I went to bed right after dinner, because the next day I had to be in the lobby by 6:45am to go to the “Bachelor House” were we were shooting the Proactiv commercial.
Bachelor House (see me? Haha)
The next day was indeed a BUSY day for us all! Hardly no sleep the two previous nights and now up and at ‘em early! We get to the GORGEOUS house and get situated. We were brought into the garage of the house, where all the food was being served. Anything and everything you could want to eat was there, all day long! I did not eat much only because I don’t do breakfast for one and for another I was SUPER anxiety stricken (I get like that ) and nervous, but good nervous!
We went into the house after eating and each of us started getting introduced to the makeup artists and wardrobe people Some ladies went off first to get their hair and makeup done while I just hung out in the dressing room area on a nice comfy sofa/bed. I got to meet Sally and her brother, who were in charge of the wardrobe and helping us pick out our clothes. They were so sweet! I was then called in to get my makeup done. I sat down and told White (I think that is how she spells her name?? I hope I got it right??) that I would like it if she did my eye brows super quick, as I am so embarrassed because I don’t really have any! YIKES! She was good about it, haha. I got my makeup on and then Andre did my hair. They both were so nice and sweet. Could not have had any nicer of people I swear! Next, I went into the wardrobe room and got to pick out my first shirt I was going to wear on set. After I chose that, I was whisked away outside to do my first shoot. Super excited, but nervous too! I loved how I was treated and given water and was even fanned by someone (sorry, forgot your name!) and had my makeup touched up and my hair every few minutes (it was super hot outside and I was sweating so much!). I just felt so important! Loved it! So, I filmed a bit out there with some products. Then I went back inside and waited around again. It was like that off and on from 7am until about 8pm! Busy, but very interesting and FUN! I cannot believe how much goes into making a commercial, I NEVER would have thought it would take so many different people to make a commercial come together the way it does. WOW! I literally sat in front of the camera for almost an hour at one point, just so they could get the lighting perfect! I did about 3 or 4 different things, which will be aired on t.v. during the day and an infomercial at night ( I think that is what they said.. won’t know for sure until about 6 months from now what pieces will be used from my takes and when it will be on! I will know when you do!).
I was the very last interview. When my interview was over, I asked Jasmine (sorry, I don’t know how to spell your name am I right??) about how I did not hear someone say “it is a Wrap!” She said, they will when they are all done. So I went to go and change my clothes and she came in and got me and said “come here Kim” She took me in the next room and said that I could say it is a wrap… hahaha! So, I said real loudly “Hey guys, it is a wrap!” Haha! It was great! I just wanted to share that part because I felt so cool!
It was such a wonderful experience, one that I am so happy I got the chance to be a part of. I was treated like a total movie star. It was so neat to hear everyone talking about stars too. Like it was so normal to hear about Cindy Crawford or George Clooney in an everyday conversation! It was so neat. I also got to take home a shirt that I wore on the shoot, which was so neat! I have no clue what I really looked like on camera, but I will find out when it is aired in 6 months! I get to see me when you all do! I am glad to have met Breanna, Tamra, Meeza (I think that is how I spell and pronounce her name, if not I am sorry!) and Jasmine and I am HORRIBLE with names, but I did not forget the sweet girl with the baseball cap, I swear! I just forgot your name! Oh, and Sally and her brother and Ryan and Andre the hair dresser and White my makeup artist and the other makeup artist and Mr. Lieberman (oh gosh how I hope that is who you were…sigh, I am HORRIBLE with Names ahhh!!!) and all the wonderful, hot, ladies that I got to meet and have so much fun with.
Hair and Makeup Room:
Dressing Room:
Dressing Room:
Makeup time (that is pretty Kimberly smilin’!!):
I thank Proactiv for this wonderful opportunity! And not just because I will be in a Proactiv commercial, but I will say this because it is TRUE:
Proactiv DOES work and if you do have acne, you MUST try it!! When you see the commercial with me in it, it will show my before picture, you will be AMAZED at the results I have received from using Proactiv consistently!
So, keep an eye out for me, in about 6 months. It will be during the day and at night What an experience!!!
PS: I will have MY own pictures up in the next couple of days! Stay tuned for those
And, of course, if you would like to experience Proactiv for yourself, you can find it on Amazon!
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I will be posting pictures, video clips and I will tell you all about my WONDERFUL experience on being in a Proactiv Commercial!!!!! It was so much fun! Wait till you all hear! Stay tuned!
My name is Kim and I am 38 years old. I am a stay-at-home mommy to 3 beautiful kids, Z who is 7, P who is 5 and K who is newborn. To Read More About Me, Just Click On My Picture!
