Dr Hess Udder Ointment Review & Giveaway! Ends 12/19/09

This time of year my lips and hands become dry and cracked. I'm always on the lookout for products to help heal my skin. This year, I had the opportunity to try out Dr Hess Udder Ointment and I must say, I LOVE IT!

Dr Hess's Udder Stick, lip balm with sunscreen - I just adore this. It came at a perfect time when my lips started cracking with the first few cold days. It's a wonderful moisturizer and best of all it includes sunscreen which is just an added bonus. It also has been a great addition to my running routine.

Dr Hess Udder Ointment - This has been great for my hands and feet. I'm always dry this time of year and this has improved my skin tenfold with ingredients such as medical grade lanolin, vitamin e and jojoba oil.


Please head over to their website http://www.udderointment.com/ to check out their products as well as additional ingredient information.

What's in it for you:
Dr Hess Baby Butts diaper rash cream, Udder Stick lip balm, and 5 sample packs of Udder Ointment.

To Enter:
1) Visit  http://www.udderointment.com/ and post what product you would love to try.

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4) Become a Fan of Dr. Hess on Facebook.
5) Enter daily for additional entries if you have completed entries 1-4

Please post an additional comment for each entry or it will not count.

I received free product in order to obtain my honest opinion. The free product had no bearing on my opinion

BJs Wholesale Club $25 Gift Card Giveaway! ~ Ends 12/16/09

Thanks to BJs Wholesale Club, General Mills and  MyBlogSpark I was able to try a 60 day free membership to BJs as well as a $25 gift card to try it out and coupons!!  Did I say coupons??

Now I love to save money as I'm sure you can tell in my daily posts on my blog at http://www.atruckerwife.com/ and just walking around BJs the other day I was able to save even more.  BJ’s Wholesale Club is a one-stop shop that offers great savings (more than 30% over supermarkets) on the highest quality items, carries family-friendly supermarket sizes and accepts all manufacturers’ coupons.  You can use BJs coupons AND manufacturers coupons together!! 

I signed up that day for a membership and recieved more coupons and free product (bananas YAY!)  My husband and I were members years ago and now I have no idea why we stopped renewing.  Between the savings on DVDs, books, food, toys etc our monthly budget will now be happy. 

What's in this for you??  You can also take advantage of the special new-member paid offer for $45, which includes a $10 coupon book and an extra two months of membership. If you sign up for the offer, you also will receive:

• A Member Savings Book with more than $1,000 in coupons and instant rebates
• “Sign up and Save” coupons worth $117 in savings
• 2 cards (one for you and someone else in your household)
• A no risk 100% money back guarantee on the fee if you are not satisfied

~ Click HERE for a free 60-day trial membership to BJ's. Print and take the pass to the member service desk at your nearest BJ’s Wholesale Club. Expires 12/31/09. ~


Thanks to MyBlogSpark, BJs Wholesale Club, and General Mills I'm able to offer one my readers a  $25 gift card!!

To enter:
1) Please tell me what you love to stock-up on at BJ’s? (required)

additional entries
2) Be a follower of my blog at http://www.atruckerwife.com/
3) Tweet this!
4) Enter daily!!

Toy Shopping: Resources for making it easier.

It's that time of year again, holiday toy shopping.  If you are like me you try to find out about the toys that your kids MUST have.  I'm concerned with the safeft and best toys out there for age group.  These two sites make it easy for you to do just that!  Please check them out and I hope they help you out, maybe even give you idea for the children on your list you are at a loss as to what to buy!



· ToyInfo.org provides you with all the information you need to choose the right toys for your family. From toy safety facts to free downloadable play guides, this exciting new site is a one-stop resource for caregivers and parents to discover everything about toys and play.



· Toyawards.org lists the best toys of the year, as selected by toy industry experts. The site showcases the top toys nominated for the 2010 Toy of the Year Awards (TOTY), recognized as the “Oscars®” of the toy industry. Not only will you discover which toys the experts think are best, but for the first time, kids and parents can register for one (or more) of 12 prize packages, and can also vote for their favorite toys.


Thanks to Teammom for the opportunity to review and post the above sites. 

K'nex - Perfect Rainy Day Fun!

Thanks to Team Mom, I was able to connect with K'nex and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time, the day before school was closed due to the November Noreaster. 

We got the word school was closed and A wanted to go straight to work on a design using K'nex.   She went thru the instructions, which is truely not needed because the imagination takes over, and choose the hot air balloon.  This kept her busy for most of the morning!  She was very careful finding the pieces, putting it together, then playing for hours with her ponies as they flew around in the balloon!

The next day, Daddy was called in to help build the creation, the ferris wheel.  Again, this kept them busy for a bit and provided even more time for play after it was done. 

I have nothing bad to say about K'nex.  I just wish I had picked these up on my own earlier.  They would be a great Christmas gift for your own children or any in your life. 

K-nex 400 piece tub Features:

• Made in the USA
• Storage tub (BIG PLUS!)
• Stimulates creativity & curiosity
• Easy snap rods & connectors plus bricks
• Works with other brands like Legos
• Ages 7+
• Great value $20.99
• Available at Target, Wal-mart and Toys R Us

But wait.... There's more!!

Now you have a chance to win $1,000.00 worth of K'NEX Building Sets and be featured on the K'NEX web site.   All you have to do is make a video that showcases your child's K'NEX building skills and features your child building with select K'NEX products.  Be creative, use your imagination, construct your own story - as long as the video features building with K'NEX the possibilities are endless!

The ten best videos will be featured on http://www.knex.com/ and one winning video will receive $1,000.00 work of K'NEX toys.

Contest dates: November 4th - December 7th

For official rules visit  K'NEX

Thanks to TeamMom & K'NEX for providing me with the opportunity to review this product.

Consumer Reports Best Baby Products Giveaway - ENDED!

I personally felt breast was best when it came to my daughter however I was thankful that if we ever needed to formula was available to us.  We actually had a can of Target's formula in our pantry "just in case."  So I'm happy to pass on this information to my readers regarding store brand formula , money saving coupons and a great giveaway thanks to Team Mom.

According to the 10th edition Consumer Reports Best Baby Products, store-brand infant formula is as nutritious for babies ans nationally advertised brands.  Moms can save up to 50% by buying store brand! 

Why this is timely news?
As of October, a new WIC program initiative designed to promote breastfeeding reduces infant subsidies by up to 26%; parents who previously had most of their formula paid for by WIC may now have to purchase formula on their own. 

Here's what I can do for you!

Click here for discount coupons!

and ENTER to win a FREE copy of the 368 page Consumer Reports Best Baby Products. 

How to enter:

1)  Leave a comment.

2)  Become a follower of my personal blog www.atruckerwife.com  (worth 3 entries!!)

3)  Tweet about this and follow me @atruckerwife (worth 3 entries!!)
4)  Blog it!  Leave the link!  (worth 3 entries!)
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This post was written for Team Mom. They are also providing the prize for this giveaway. The opinions expressed are purely my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation.

And the Fiber One winner is....

The Winner of the Fiber One Contest is......Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug) !!!  I'll be sending an email in just a few :)


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Fiber One! Review and Giveaway! Ends 11/9/09

Recently I was asked by Fiber One to try out their Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastries. I'm a bit leery when it comes to sweet pastries for breakfast but I was pleased that these were over powering! They also weren't what you would expect for a fiber product ie: didn't taste like the box they came from :)

They come in four great-tasting varieties that the whole family can enjoy,
including Blueberry, Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Chocolate Fudge and Strawberry. With
20% of your Daily Value of fiber (5 grams), you can enjoy a great-tasting
toaster pastry, while getting more of the fiber you need.

My Blog Spark and Fiber One sent me a 'Morning on the Go' pack that contained a Fiber One's Brown Sugar Cinnamon Toaster Pastry sample, blue lunch bag, thermal cup, and a blank planner and has offered one of my readers the same!



Here's what you need to do:



REQUIRED: What is your favorite Fiber One Product?

Extra entries: Please leave an additional comment for each additional entry

2) Follow my blog! http://www.atruckerwife.com/

2) Tweet this! Please mention me in your tweet @atruckerwife

3) Blog about it!

Chewbies Green Bunny Review

A few weeks ago my pup received a toy from Petprojekt .

Once I opened the box and my dachshund Vito saw the Green Bunny I couldn't get it off the cardboard fast enough. Once I was able to free it and had Vito sit for the toy he was allowed to play and play he did. It took me forever to get a good picture out of the deal and forget a video. There wasn't a way for my cheap camera to keep up with him!

From the website: Chewbies™ are fun and safe non-toxic toys for doggies of
all ages & size! Soft durable bodies all squeak and are decorated for some
serious fun! Your 4-legged friend will love playing with the soft and fluffy
plush tails! Collect 'em all!!! •Phthalate Free •BPA FREE

This toy kept my dog entertained for hours unfortunately the older dog whose mission in life is to destroy every squeaky toy in the world got a hold of it and promptly killed it. I'm sure if he was kept away Vito would still be playing with this today! I highly recommend this for your light to medium chewers! It will keep them busy and out of your hair!

I was not compensated for this review

GIVEAWAY! method Sampler Kit! - CLOSED

A little while ago method sent it's "People Against Dirty" advocates sample packs of their best selling cleaning products. The kits are really neat! They include almond wood polishing spray, pink grapefruit dish soap, sweet water hand wash and french lavender all purpose cleaner.

Also included in the pack is a $1 coupon you can use to purchase your favorite method product.

Do you want to become a "People Against Dirty" method advocate? It's easy! Just go to: methodhome.com/peopleagainstdirty

Do you want one of the cleaning kits? Just leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite method product or if you have never tried method, what product do you want to try first and you are entered to win 1 of 3! Yup that's right 3 winners!

Giveaway ends 10/13/2009 at 9am EST

How to enter:

Required!

1) Leave a comment: what is your favorite method product OR what product do you want to try

Extras: leave a comment for each

2) Follow my blog!

3) Follow my twitter @atruckerwife and tweet about this!

Product Review: L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope

This is a compensated review from BlogHer and L’Oréal Paris.


September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. In support of Ovarian Cancer research, L’Oréal Paris has created the Color of Hope cosmetic collection with a portion of proceeds donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).


When the opportunity presented to review and have a chance to be an advocate with L’Oréal in the effort to support Ovarian Cancer research I jumped at the chance. This is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. 5 years ago on September 4, my cousin was diagnosed with breast cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for nine months, she had genetic testing done. This is when another blow came to the family, she has the gene for ovarian cancer at which time her doctor recommended her to have her ovaries removed. It was a tough decision for her but ultimately knew that it was only thing to do. Now five years later she is still cancer free and a huge advocate for cancer research. Helping with this product launch is a great way to help my best friend, cousin, and Godmother to my daughter.





L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope line is simply divine. When purchased separately L’Oréal will donate $1 for each product to OCRF. When a cosmetic bag is purchased, L’Oréal will donate $5 per bag!


Available to you while supplies last:


Lip Color & Lip Gloss:
Color of Hope **both lip color and gloss in silver cosmetic bag**
Hopeful Plum

Eye Shadow Quad:
Bouquet of Strength**in silver cosmetic bag**
Petals of Promise **in silver cosmetic bag**

Pro Manicure Nail Polish:
Color of Hope
Hopeful Plum

At first glance, I just adored the colors. Once I played around with them and had a chance to wear them around my family, friends and coworkers, I have received many of compliments. My husband was in love with my new look especially since I have been stuck in a rut. The Color of Hope Lip Gloss was the first thing he noticed when I picked him up from his most recent home time. It lasted most of the day and went on my lips like a dream. My daughter “A” is now anxiously waiting by the door for her Hope makeup to arrive. Looks like I’ll be heading out to Target or CVS when the line is officially launched to buy her a lip gloss so she can be like mommy.


Please fight the battle of Ovarian Cancer by helping L’Oréal donate to OCRF by heading out to your local Mega Marts , drug stores, or box stores and purchase some (or all!) of the Color of Hope Cosmetic line.


The L’Oréal Paris Color of Hope Cosmetic bag will be available for purchase beginning in September 2009. Purchases can be made online via http://www.lorealcolorofhope.com/ while supplies last. L’Oréal Paris will donate $5 from each cosmetic bag purchased to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).

******Please comment and tell me how much you love this!! Also, are you or anyone you know affected by ovarian cancer? Feel free to share a survivor story, or a favorite memory of a loved one.

Check out BlogHer's special offer page for more information.


Visit the L’Oréal Color of Hope site for more information.

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