Manhatten Toy Dream Car

What do little boys like most? If they are anything like mine the answer is cars!  From the time they are just little they are already noticing the different styles, colors, and designing that goes into making a car. And I am sure Manhatten Toys had that in mind when they recently introduced an exciting line of MOTORWORKS toys.  These amazing toys will get your children's minds rumbling as they customize their cars with special interchangeable parts.  Because of their slick design, and reasonable priced products, this line was recently expected to be a huge hit with boys this year!  And after recently reviewing them, I can defintely see why!

The MOTORWORKS Collection includes three different trim levels:

1. Street Series
2. Speed Series
3. Extreme Series

I love the wide selection of products, which fits every child's interest.  They are definitely not your average toy!  In fact, they are very unique.  Within each series you will find a stunning European Beach wood body before you begin to customize it.  They also offer amazing interchangable peices for all three series.  My son was able to easily snap them into place.  Because you buy the accessory kits, seperatly, it allows your little one to create their very own custom car! 

My son had a blast putting together his very own cars.  He chose the Speed Series EXS Ground Effects Roadster, Extreme Series FSX Monster Truck, and Street Drifter Wheels and Trim.  He had so much fun while putting it together, as his imagination ran wild!  Afterward, he enjoyed pretending to race it with his other cars.  Anything that keeps my kids entertained is a winner in my book, but these toys go far and beyond that!  

Not only do they make a great toy for your boys, but also make a great gift as well.  Because after all, when it comes to MOTORWORKS the possibilities are endless!!!  Oh, and don't forget about the MOTORWORKS Tri-level Super Garage! Because, afterall your suped up cars need a special place to park them. 

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Manhatten Toy Co, and like them on Facebook.

BUY IT: MOTORWORKS cars and accessories retail from $4.99 to $29.99. 

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.   All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

PicturesOnGold.com Mother's Day Review

Thinking of what to get that special woman in your life for Mother's Day? Then think no more because PicturesOnGold.com has you covered.  Because after all what's more special than a photo locket to touch the heart of the person that holds your heart!

No matter if your shopping for your mother, stepmother, wife, or any special women in your life, Picturesongold.com is the place to go for all of your Mother's Day Jewelry needs!  I know you men out there sometimes struggle with finding the perfect gift so worry no more because when you go to Picturesongold.com you go to the right place!  Believe me, there's nothing more special to a woman then a gift from the heart and a Mother's Day Locket is just that!  This is something that will be treasured forever and last a life time.

I have worked with PicturesOnGold.com in the past and have always had a pleasant experience with them and this time was no different. Now, I could have chose to do this review for my mother and while she deserves it, so do I so I wasn't able to pass up this opportunity to receive my very own Mother's Day Locket!  There are so many options available when creating your photo locket that you can truly customize it to your very own perfection. From the engraving to the photos, there's nothing that you can't customize!

Because this was a Mother's Day themed locket I decided to do a mothers daughter locket because as many of you may know I had my first daughter last October.  She is extra special to me because she is my first daughter out of four children,  so what better than a special locket to celebrate our bond.  I received a Sterling Silver Mother and Daughter Locket to review and I couldn't have been more excited if I would have tried!  The initial photo of the locket was beautiful,  but I have to admit it looked even prettier in real life.

To create your ideal locket you begin by selecting which type of metal you would like,  what you would like engraved on the locket, and then finally two photos that you would like to be be displayed inside the locket.  And to add to the customizing the locket to your perfection you can even select which mom with children locket you would like and believe me there are many different options. Of course,  since I was making a mothers-daughter locket I chose the locket engraved with an outline of a mother holding her daughter.  Since I was able to select two photos for the inside of the locket I went with my favorite photo of me and my baby girl and then for the other I thought it would be nice to just do a photo of her, in her cute little pig tails. Later, on, they would actually be lasered on to the locket.

As soon as I received the locket of course I promptly opened it up, as I had been anxiously awaiting it's arrival (like always).  As soon as I laid eyes on it, my eyes filled up with tears.  I knew I would love it,  but I didn't expect it to touch my heart so much.  I guess I should have already known the drill because anything I receive from PicturesOnGold.com always touches a special place in my heart.  The photo locket perfectly captures the bond that me and my daughter share.

The photos are very clear and I have a feeling they will be shown off to many people. Now, no matter where I go I have photos of my precious baby girl to show off, and best of all I will carry them close to my heart!  Below, you will find the two photos that I selected for the locket.

Now check out how they look on the inside of my lovely locket...

This photo does not do the locket photos any justice. That was due to my flash! The locket photos are very clear and it is evident that they are very professional. 

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit PicturesOnGold.com online, connect with them on Facebook, follow them on Pinterest, and follow them on Twitter.

SAVE:  To save 10% on all your orders on PicturesOnGold.com placed before April 31, 2013 be sure to use promo code "MOM13".

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

TrueManCave

As a woman our idea of relaxing is going to the salon for a little bit of pampering or enjoying a therapeutic shopping day,  but men have a different meaning of relaxing.  For them a nice little relaxation calls for none other then a man cave!  I think every man deserves a man cave, a place in the house where he can escape and be surrounded in his only manly things.  Yes ladies a place where it does not matter what decor he has up, what manly activities he participates in, a place where he can just be a man!

You can transform any room, garage, or basement into a man cave with accessories, games, and decor.  Luckily, TrueMancave.com has everything you need to create a Man Cave!

  While browsing their site you will find:

• Tailgate Games
• Tailgate Tables
• Casino Supplies
• Dart Boards
• And Neon Clocks

While browsing their merchandise you will notice they only offer items that are of the utmost highest quality. The site itself was created by two men so they know exactly what men are looking for when it comes to man caves.  From fun games such as their Washer Toss Game to Casino Supplies, you will find it on TrueMancave, so be sure to visit their website and check out what they have to offer.  

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit TrueMancave online. 

*Disclaimer - This is a compensated sponsored post.  In no way did this alter my opinion expressed in this post.  All of my opinions are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Octonauts Toys

I have great news for all of you Octonauts fans out there! They have recently launched a new line of fun and exciting toys, perfect for all Octonauts fans! In case you are not familiar with Octonauts, they are a group of 8 cute little animals that explore the ocean. Octonauts are always up for some fun and of course, an adventure too! You can catch the Octonauts on Disney Jr. 

My children just love the cartoon, so I knew they would love the toys even more.  As soon as the box arrived we anxiously opened it up to find several Fisher Price Octonauts toys. You can imagine how excited my son's were when they laid eyes on all of the fun toys. 

We received an exciting variety of Octonauts themed toys including:

• Octonauts Octopod Play Set - This toy was by far their favorite. It was very easy to set up, as it mostly consisted of adding stickers to the play set. Once it was set up, they enjoyed hours of fun play time. They enjoyed using their imagination as they pretended to be Octonauts playing in the pods. 
• Octonauts Octo Compass - This cute little compass says phrases that the Octonauts do! You can bring the world of Octonauts to life with this fun compass.
• Octonauts Flying Fish GUP-B Playset - Explore, Rescue, and Protect, just like the Octonauts! This set makes a perfect addition to the Octonauts Playset and definitely makes for a lot of imaginative play. It includes Flying Fish GUP-B and Kwazii figure.
• Octonauts Gup A Deluxe Vehicle Play Set - This set includes vehicle, seaweed mustache, angler fish, and more. It makes a fun addition to the Octopod Play Set.  The back of the vehicle features a little propeller that you can spin. The neat thing about it is that the headlights and atenna change color. My children especially liked that feature. 

BUY IT: You can purchase the Octonauts Fisher Price toys at retail stores including Target and Walmart and online on Amazon.com.

LEARN MORE:  To learn more about the Octonauts, please visit www.octonauts.com.  

*Disclaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinions expressed in this review.*

Mommy Party - RIDEMAKERZ

In case you are not aware I am a member of Mommy Parties.  That means I get to host fun and exciting parties and then share my experiences with all of my  lovely readers. In order to ensure that my party is a success Mommy Parties generously provides me with the items necessary to make my party a big hit.  I have hosted Mommy Parties in the past and they are always a huge hit with my guests so when I was recently selected to host a RIDEMAKERZ party, you can imagine how excited all our friends and family were!  

Not familiar with RIDEMAKERZ you may say?  Then let me be the first to introduce you to them as you learn more about them while finding out all the details about our party!  RIDEMAKERZ is a fun toy for mainly boys but as we learned at the party, for girls too! RIDEMAKERZ are shoe box sized that come fully equipped with a body, stock treads, RZ Mix RIDESOUNDZ, A RZ tool case,  and a tool for Assembly.  And did I mention,  they even come with a set of working headlights and tail lights, which the kids especially liked.  They all come in a variety of fun designs, styles, and themes that will be sure to get your little mans engine roaring!  

(Pictured above - Some of the children at the party)

Originally we planned on inviting the boys in my son's third grade classroom but unfortunately a bad bug was going around the classroom so we decided to invite his friends, cousins, and neighbors.  We planned it on a weekend and gathered all the kids over for a fun time, and of course went with a "Cars" theme for the party.  As each guest arrived they received a special shirt as a favor.  There was car wheel snacks (Round Crackers with round cheese).  And then we served the children hot dogs and chips.  After the kiddos were done grubbing down, they anxiously sat down to put together their RIDEMAKERZ.  

Rev up your engines!!!

Since we received an assortment of different RIDEMAKERZ themed vehicles we decided it would be best to assign each child a toy so that we did not have to worry about them arguing over them.  Surprisingly all the girls were interested in making one too, but since there was not enough to go around I ended up using the two I bought for prizes for the girls to put together.  My husband along with his friend helped the children assemble their RIDEMAKERZ toys.

It's always nice when you can have a large group of boys together that actually are well behaved.  Perhaps the fact that they were creating RIDEMAKERZ had a big part in this,lol!  When all the kids where finished putting together their cars, they all took them outside for a race. I think they all agreed that their favorite part was that when they pressed down on the hood scoop it sounds the RIDESOUNDZ at the same time the headlights and taillights flash.  

After all the children settled down they all enjoyed a Cars themed cupcake to top off their sweet day.  

To connect with RIDEMAKERZ be sure to visit connect with them on Facebook and visit them on their online website. 

*Disclaimer - Mommy Parties provided me with RIDEMAKERZ for all my guests.  In no way did this alter my opinions expressed in this post.*

Hearth Song Review

After working with Hearth Song several times now I can tell you first hand what a wonderful company they are.  The offer excellent customer service, a wide selection of unique products, and all of their products are of the utmost highest quality.  Which makes reviewing for them such a pleasure.  

While looking around Hearth Song you will find a wide variety of fun product for children including everything from outdoor toys to indoor toys. Not to mention some fabulous items to help add some style to your children's bedroom. And might I mention their selection of decor makes a perfect makeover for any little girls room!  Take a look around their site and I am sure you will find many items that will catch your eye, and your children's heart at the same time!  

For this review Hearth Song was kind enough to let me select an item to receive for review.  As always, I spent quite a while carefully browsing their site. Shopping on their site is nothing like shopping in stores. I tend to come across very interesting items that I don't find every day while shopping.  Items such as My First Garden Planter and even a Garden Fort.  I mean how cool is that, especially since it's Spring and the kiddos are starting play outside more.  In addition to that I also found many other fun toys for Spring that provide children with not only hours of play time but also hours upon hours or learning time too!  

Eventually, I came across the Carousel Cupcake Stand and instantly knew I had to have it!  In case you didn't know I host a lot of children's parties and am always making cupcakes for the parties,  so it only makes since that this would make a perfect item for me!  Soon, not only would I be talking about it, but everyone else would as well! I mean most people are use to average cup cake stands, or maybe even character theme cupcake stands but how often do you actually see such a beautiful cupcake stand as this one!  

This gorgeous Carousel Cupcake Stand features silver plating and perfectly holds a dozen cupcakes. It is perfect for holidays, birthdays, special occasions or just for the fun of it!  If you want to get your guests talking simply display your cupcakes on one of these stands and you have yourself a conversation piece.  I recently used this cupcake stand for a birthday party and it was the talk of the party!  Buy one and I am sure it will be the talk of your party too!  You can purchase this beautiful cupcake stand on HearthSong.com for only $49.98.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit HearthSong.com online, follow them on Facebook, Pinterest, and on Twitter.  

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.

Flat Iron Experts

Flat Iron Experts are definitely just that! Their extensive line of top quality flat irons and beauty tools make them a number one go to spot for professional online beauty shop items.  To ensure that they offer the best price available, Flat Iron Experts offer a lowest price guarantee.  And on top of that they even offer FREE SHIPPING on all orders totally over $50 in the US and Canada.

I was super excited when I recently received a flat iron from Flat Iron Experts.  I have reviewed for them in the past so I know I am going to receive only the best from them, and I sure did!  They sent me a Avanti Wet to Dry Flat Iron to review along with a Flat Iron Holder and a THERMAL Shine Spray.  Since I received the whole kit there was no excuses as to why my hair shouldn't look fabulous!  

I have been in need of a new flat iron, so of course I was excited to try out my brand new flat iron.  I have to admit it was my first time using a flat iron stand and I instantly fell in love with it.  It's so convenient and handy, how did I ever get by without it!  But back to the flat iron...it has so many features it really amazed me!

Avanti Wet to Dry Flat Iron Features:

• Creates a variety of styles using WET TO DRY TECHNOLOGY
• Features narrow 1-3/8" plates
• Heats up very fast
• Top of the line for both performance and speed
• 360 degree swivel cord
• And many many more features!

I have to say this flat iron is my favorite yet!  It dries and styles hair in no time flat which works out great for me because I don't have a lot of time to mess with my hair since I have four children!  The flat iron allows me to straighten and dry my damp hair from showering. It uses Far-infrared heat and millions of negative ions to minimize damage to hair while conditioning it at the same time.  My hair always looks nice and shiny after using it.  Hard to believe I received such shiny hair just by using my flat iron! Well that, and a little bit of help from the KQC Thermal Shine Spray.

BEFORE

AFTER

It works efficiently and the proof is in my straight hair that by the way stays straight all day long!  No fuss, no worries, no curls....just straight beautiful hair! 

BUY IT: You can purchase the Flat Iron Stand for $14.99, the Flat Iron for $159.99 and the THERMAL Shine Spray for $13.99.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Flat Iron Experts online 

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes.  In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

1shoppingcart.com

How to sell online is a question many people ask.  To be honest I recently wondered the same thing.  While searching for an answer I was presented with a ton of different options. But,  how was I to know which option was the best one or which one would make my business a success?  The problem was I didn't and that's because I did not know about 1ShoppingCart.com!  

What can 1ShoppingCenter.com offer you, you may be wondering!  Well, the answer is absolutely amazing! First of all 1ShoppingCenter.com offers software to help both small and large businesses maintain success. They have paired with a variety of solutions providers to provide customers with maximum service and quality.  They manage all aspects of eCommerce business so you can rest assure that your company is receiving the reduced operation costs while at the same time increasing efficiency.  Stop waisting your time dealing with the aggravation of various disconnected systems and turn to 1ShoppingCart.com today! 

 It's no wonder why their company has grown to serve over 25,000 businesses world wide who sell online with 1ShoppingCart.com!  

The great news is that right now you can try it free with an online store trial now!  To start your trial go to their website or call 1-800-360-3189 and speak to an expert now. 


*Disclaimer - This is a sponsored post and I am being compensated for this article.  In no way did this alter my opinions.  All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*

Olay Fresh Effects Review

I may not be that old,  but I am going on thirty which means my skin just isn't the same as it used to be. Let's be honest the more healthier your skin is the more younger you look. That's why it's very important to keep your skin in tip top condition. This means keeping it moisturized and cleansed on a daily basis. The new line of Olay Fresh Effects can help you do just that!

I recently received a vanity and inside of the vanity drawer I was excited to find an assortment of Olay Fresh Effects products. Lucky for all of you I get to share my wonderful experience with you!  I received every thing I need to maintain a healthy skin care regimen ranging from lotion to cleanser.  I was very eager to try them out and start a new skin routine.  Below, you will find a list of items that I received, along with a description of each item.

1. Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream - This cream contains a SPF of 15 and is tinted in a light to medium color to perfectly blend in with my skin tone.  With Spring here, everyone is starting to start getting in the sun more, which also means harmful exposure to your skin.  That's where Olay Fresh Effects BB Cream comes into play!  Wear this to shield your precious skin from harmful sun rays while also giving it a nice blended tint.
2. Olay Fresh Effects Shine Shine Go Away - This cleaners helps minimize your shiny skin to get it looking healthy and fresh. This refreshing cleanser cleans all the way down to your pores to remove impurities.  I usually use it at night before I go to bed because it removes makeup, dirt, and oil. Not to mention it leaves my skin feeling healthy and refreshed.
3. Olay Fresh Effects Satin Finish Lotion - This lightweight moisturizer leaves skin with a soft satin finish. I usually apply some to my skin after using the Olay Fresh Effects cleanser to maximize my skin care experience.  I can't pin point the scent but it smells absolutely amazing.  It definitely smells as good as it makes my skin look!  Oh, and did I mention I love it's squirt style dispenser!
4. Olay Fresh Effects Exfoliating Cleanser - Not only is it refreshing but it's also invigorating!  Mix foaming bubbles with exfoliating microbeads and you have an amazing exfoliating cleanser!  Use this to help get your skin healthy and beautifully fresh.
5. Olay Fresh Effects Make-Up Removals Cloths - These cleaning cloths make removing makeup a breeze.  They also fit perfectly in your purse so you can bring them with you on the go. I put them to the ultimate test by using them to remove my water proof mascara and guess what?  They passed with flying colors!  Not only do I like to use them to remove makeup but also for my sons dirty little faces.
6. Olay Fresh Effects Powdered Cleansing System - This magnificent set includes a cleansing brush and cleaner to go along with it.  To me it's like getting a spa treatment in the convenience of your own home! 

Purchase any of the above Olay Fresh Effects skin care products and I am sure before long your skin will be feeling as healthy as mine.  I now enjoy spoiling my skin, and am continuing to keep up with my new healthy skin care regimen, thanks to Olay Fresh Effects products!  Oh and did I mention I just love sitting at my personal Olay Fresh Effects vanity to put on all of my skin care products!

I also received a $25 Walmart gift card to share with one lucky person who just so happened to be a friend of mine.  I let her sample some of my Olay Fresh Effects Satin Finish Lotion and she liked it so much she is going to use the gift card to purchase some along with other fabulous Olay Fresh Effects products. 

If you have used Olay Fresh Effects products, which of the Fresh Effects products is your favorite and how does it fit into your daily beauty routine?

Connect with Olay: Visit them online, like them on Facebook, and follow them on  Twitter. 

*Dislcaimer - I received the items mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes. The Olay Fresh Effects product, information, and two gift packs have been provided by Olay. In no way did this alter my opinion of their products. Olay does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blogsite. All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*  

Lizabettas Marilyn Monroe Necklace

In case your just dead to the world, then you are familiar with Marilyn Monroe.  I mean how could you not, she just so happens to be one of the worlds most famous sex symbols of all time. She is the blonde haired blue eyed beauty that is famous for her sexy curves and model perfect shoots. Not only that,  but she was an amazing actress as well. 

I myself am a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe!  With that in mind you can imagine how excited I was to have an opportunity to review the Marilyn Monroe necklace on Lizabettas Etsy Shop.  As you know, I am not new to Etsy. In fact, I have reviewed and bought many unique items on Etsy.  I stress the fact, that Etsy is an excellent place to find unique items online, that you wouldn't be able to find anywhere else on the web or even in stores.  The Marilyn Monroe necklace from Lizzabettas is no different.

Even if you have been fortunate to come across a Marliyn Monroe necklace I bet you haven't had the chance to customize it like you can do on Lizbettas! That's right, you can customize it with your preference of metal (Vintage Bronze, Vintage Copper, Silver, or Gunmetal) AND your choice of chain length, ranging from  16 inches to 24 inches.  Now lets talk a little about the pendant itself. This gorgeous one inch pendant features a beautiful picture of Marilyn Monroe biting her nails. Oh, and I might mention this is just one of twelve different Marilyn Monroe themed necklaces that Lizzabettas offers!  

The necklace arrives in a small gift bag, so it is ready to give as a gift. Not really into Marilyn Monroe, no problem!  The shop is filled with over 600 hand crafted items, so there will be sure to be something you absolutely adore out of her amazing selection.  You will find necklaces, keychains, rings, chains, and more.  Be sure to check back daily because she is constantly adding new designs.

BUY IT: You can purchase a Marilyn Monroe necklace for $14.00.

LEARN MORE: To learn more be sure to visit Lizabettas online. 

*Disclaimer - I received the item mentioned above, free of charge, for review purposes. In no way did this alter my opinions of this product. All of my opinions expressed in this post are one hundred percent honest and true.*