Have you seen Dove’s new campaign about the soap scum? One word sums up my feelings on it - yuck! Did you know that the gross film left in your shower/tub is soap scum and it is also the same film left on skin when washing with soap? So when we were asked to try out the Dove beauty bars we eagerly agreed. Of course it came at a great time because our youngest son was recently diagnosed  Read the rest of this entry »

If you want whiter teeth without the high price then you should definitely try out Crest White Strips. My husband and I have been using the Crest White Strips Premium for over a week now and we are very satisfied with the results! Our teeth are noticeably whiter, and the strips are very easy to use. Overall, A Mom’s Review says this is a definite must have to keep the smiles of moms & dads everywhere beautiful!

Where To Buy: Crest Whitestrips Premium- 7- Day Dental Whitening Formula System, 28 Strips

Right now Crest is also having an awesome contest that we wanted to share with you.Their having a Hostess For The Holidays Contest where 3 finalists will win a trip to NYC to compete for Read the rest of this entry »

Who needs stain remover when you have Napkleen?

As a Mom of three,  I am always looking for ways to keep my children’s clothes protected from spills. So when asked to try the new Napkleen disposable clothing protectors, we gladly accepted.                         

My 6 year old happily volunteered to be as messy as possible while eating. YAY!! To get started she pulled the adhesive backing away, and simply pressed the adult size Napkleen protector on to her shirt. It surprised me at the  list of spills that stayed off her clothes, and on the cloth protector. From juice, gravy, toast & chocolate cake, the Napkleen stood up to the test through liquid and crumbs. What didn’t make it to her mouth was caught in the fold out food catcher, which really saved some clean up from the floor also. The best part, was seeing how clean her clothes were after she finished.

Where to buy: In all, Napkleen was a sure hit in our house. Visit www.napkleen.com to choose from a variety of styles and sizes, and to see how many other ways the wear & toss protectors can be used. 

I used to buy cheap laundry detergent, that is, until stains would not come out of my kids clothing with the cheap stuff. I’ve been a fan of Purex for a while now because it has worked really well in getting stains out not to mention it makes our clothes smell fabulous so when I was asked to try out Purex Natural Elements I was happy to do so.

The Purex Natural Elements UltraConcentrate is made with 100% natural ingredients and is hypoallergenic which is great when the majority of your family has some type of allergies. It comes in Linen & Lilies (which we tried), apple & melon, and cherry blossom&vanilla (which I’d love to try).

Compared to other brands and the regular Purex, the Purex Natural Elements works just as well and leaves your clothes smelling wonderful too. The best part is that it’s all natural.

Overall, A Mom’s Review recommends Purex Natural Elements. It is currently our favorite laundry detergent and it is a great low cost natural laundry detergent for families on a budget.

Where To Buy: You can purchase Purex Natural Elements at your local super center or grocery store for under $4 for 32 loads of laundry.

Right now you can go to PurexSavesGreen.com and design your own “eco-friendly” t-shirt for your chance to win prizes including a smartfortwo car by Mercedes Benz

What Mom doesn’t have a battle at bath time when it comes to washing our little ones hair? Either the water is in their eyes or ears, or their hair falls down in their face which makes the shampoo go everywhere. Completely tragic!

Recently I received a sample of the LIL RINSER, made by Splash Guard LLC, in the mail to see if it solved some of these hair raising issues. At first glance it has the look of a teacup, with the bottom and back missing, except it is soft & flexible. My 2 girls’ immediately ran with it, and took turns wearing it as a crown. Not exactly what it was intended for, but it got them comfortable with it for me to use that evening in the bath.

I first tried the LIL RINSER on my 15 month old son, and it seemed a bit large for him. I think it needed an elastic strip across the back for babies. But most little ones are very wiggly & slippery when wet and it takes both hands with them in the tub. My girls’ however are 6 & 3, and it worked great for them. They both have long hair, which is an issue in the hair washing process. My 3 year old is a screamer when it comes to water on the head. But, the LIL RINSER did take the hassle out of tilting your head back to keep the shampoo & water out of their eyes and ears.

In all, I think the LIL RINSER was a hit in my house. It comes in 4 different vibrant color combinations, and easy to follow directions. On the down side, I think it is a bit over priced.

Where To Buy: To see a demonstration or buy your own LIL RINSER visit www.LilRinser.com

There is nothing better than the smell of a freshly showered man, well maybe there is, but this is close enough. So we were excited to hear about the new Every Man Jack Valentine’s Day gift kit.

Every Man Jack is the grooming product line from Target (no surprise there!) for men who want something that works well and smells good without the high price. Every Man Jack is clean, modern, and it’s natural.

The Valentine’s kit from Target includes body wash, body bar, shaving cream, and face lotion with a cedarwood scent. Who knew cedar would smell so sexy! Well, it does. Take my word for it this is one cool kit to give your husband on Valentine’s Day, that is if you celebrate it. If not, heck, it’s only $16 so get it ANYWAY! You will thank us later!

Overall, A Mom’s Review recommends the Every Man Jack products for any occasion. Give it just because! All Every Man Jack products are under $5 every day at Target so what are you waiting for?

Where To Order: Go To your nearest Target or order online at Every Man Jack website.

Want to win an Every Man Jack Valentine’s Day set for your man?

If so, all you need to do is leave a comment here telling us WHY you want this gift set.

Make sure you also include a valid email address or we cannot contact you if you win. One entry per person. Open to US residents, 18+, void where prohibited.

Deadline to enter is Valentine’s Day February 14th, 2008 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced within a few days.

A couple days ago I was walking through the toothpaste isle in our local Wal-mart store and came across the new Crest Vivid White Night. The packaging screamed professional teeth whitening, and with it’s boasts about a whiter smile in 14 days I was hooked. I didn’t compare ingredients or look any further. I just put the Crest Vivid White Night in my cart and went on. I was sucked in by the look of the box!

So far my impression with the Crest Vivid White Night: Moonlight Mint is that it is a pleasant and light toothpaste that actually does whiten your teeth. No, your not going to have professional results but it does make your teeth noticeably whiter. It is probably the best non irritating affordable whitening toothpaste on the market.

Initially, after getting the product home and reading the ingredients I was skeptical then I read the FAQ on the Crest website that gave me more information on how this product works.

Taken from the Crest Website:

Does Crest Vivid White Night whiten as well as Extra Whitening?
Yes. In fact the Crest Vivid White family is our best whitening technology available today. Crest Vivid White and Crest Vivid White Night contain a different whitening technology than Extra Whitening. Sodium hexametaphosphate has been shown to be very effective at helping to remove extrinsic stains and protecting the teeth from future staining. Crest Extra Whitening has a different type and higher level of silica. This has also been shown to be safe and effective for stain removal.

At only around $3 per tube this product is definitely worth a try. If you have used this product I’d love to hear about your results in the comments.

Crest Vivid White Night Fluoride Toothpaste, Moonlight Mint - 4.1 Oz

Squid Soap by Airborne is a new kid’s soap with a patent pending inking dispenser. When your child presses the soap pump their hand “magically” gets inked with an orangy-red tint. They have to proceed to wash their hands until the ink is gone which is usually around 15-25 seconds. This is also the recommended hand washing time frame from the CDC.

Overall, anything that makes hand washing more effective and fun at the same time automatically gets my praise. This mom gives squid soap a 4 thumbs up! Both of my boys are really enjoying it too. Instead of being reluctant to wash their hands they are now eager to wash their hands thanks to Airborne!

The only drawback I see to this product is it’s cost. The price honestly is not family budget friendly and had I not received this soap free courtesy of Airborne I’m not sure if I would have bought the soap. I would have probably opted for our regular Softsoap instead. I’m hoping that the price is lowered in the near future to reach more families and their kids!

Right now you can get a coupon for 75 cents off on SquidSoap.com. While you are there, print out some fun kids activities and a hand washing certificate for your children.

Normally when I put left overs in the fridge we rarely ever eat them mainly because I don’t know when I put the leftovers in the fridge and I don’t know how long the leftovers are good for so my time as well as the food has been wasted!

I recently came across a new product called the DaysAgo digital day counter that removes the guesswork of knowing how many days ago you opened something or put left overs away. I think this is a great idea and it certainly will work for me.

The DaysAgo digital counters can be attached to your refrigerator or food containers such as baby food, formula, salsa, leftovers, and other items. These counters easily affix to surfaces via magnet or suction depending on which kind you purchase. They are also very simple to use.
In addition to being used for food, these digital counters can also be used for tracking medications, plant care, filters, and really whatever you want to track. I read somewhere that partners were even using it for tracking when was the last time they had sex. For additional usage ideas, go here

Overall, I give this product a thumbs up! It’s very useful for anyone especially for moms!

You can purchase a pack of two counters(in lime, charcoal, tangerine, & blueberry) for around $10-$12(USA) and $11-$15 (CAN). To order yours go to HowManyDaysAgo.com

I am in love with candles. I buy 1 or 2 candles every week and I light them daily because they relax me and they make our child-filled house smell fresh. I feel like I am not settled and complete without a candle burning in my home so when I was asked to try out the new Febreze scented candle I was delighted to say the least.

I received a full size Apple Spice & Delight Febreze candle to review.  This candle smells delicious and amazing. Of course, the Apple Spice smell is my favorite. It reminds me of Fall weather and Halloween. The new Febreze scented candle is an odor-eliminating candle. It doesn’t just mask odors like most candles I have purchased.  However, there are several different scents to choose from and I am sure you will find a scent that you will love that matches your personality and home.
Overall, I give this candle a big thumbs up for it’s scent, the odor-eliminating advanced core, and price. For over 30 hours of burn time, the Febreze candle is a bargain at around $6.99. The Febreze scented candles will be in stores this month.