Storyland Yoga DVD Review

I belong to a very health conscious family. We are heavy promoters of children getting adequate physical activity in their daily schedules. This being said, I was beyond thrilled to find out that I had the opportunity to review the Storyland Yoga DVD by Playful Planet! In my opinion they accomplish everything that they are trying to accomplish with their product!

This DVD is suitable for ages 3-8 and perfect for families to explore yoga in a fun way! There are two different stories included "Save the Whale" and "Condor Trek". Children learn yoga and interact with the video by acting out parts of the stories and imitating the animals. Yoga is very beneficial for all ages and helps to clear the mind and focus. This is a great family activity and beneficial to all who participate. In my opinion, this is a great idea! With rising childhood obesity rates, we certainly need more products like this! I would recommend this to anyone with children. It is important to make exercise fun! 

You can find this product on their website or buy it on amazon.com for $14.99. 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Myachi Review

I have a little brother who is ten years old, and he loves all kinds of toys. He especially loves his hacky sack! Needless to say, I was thrilled when I saw that Myachi was looking for people to review their product. The more I read about it, the more I knew that he would love it. I am sure that you all are wondering what exactly is this toy I am talking about... It is the Myachi Original Hand Sack!!

Here is their description on their website:

Catch it, kick it, flip it and stick it!  Do you review and blog about the latest toy crazes sweeping the nation?  If so, then you'll love the Myachi Original Hand Sack! Myachi combines the fluid hand motions of martial arts with the old school fun of hacky sack.  Simple enough for grade schoolers to get the hang of within minutes, the Myachi will also challenge the most skilled varsity athletes.

My opinion:
This product is absolutely perfect for any child. They are available in all colors and super fun for children of all ages. Their website has tons of tricks that kids can learn as they get better. The site is also very interactive and adds a ton to the product.

This is such an inexpensive, but great product that can be bought at their store for under $10!!
You can find them at their store! Follow them on facebook to learn more about their great product!

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Brilliant Lenses Screen Cleaning Wipes Review and Giveaway

This year for Christmas, I wanted one thing and one thing only.... an Ipad! So I pulled my giftcards together and came up with half the money needed to buy one. My mom said that for my christmas gift she would pay the difference. I got my ipad! I was so excited, I love everything about it! There is one thing about it that I do not love, the fingerprints left behind! Luckily, I had the chance to review these screen cleaning wipes!

 

Here is their Product Description:

Brilliant screen cleaning wipes with SR-8 provides gentle, superior  cleaning to any electronic screen and removes dust, dirt, finger prints and makeup while imparting an invisible, durable barrier that protects screens 50x more form scratching. Helps protect against re-soiling to keep your screen brilliantly clean!

My Opinion:

 I loved these and would recommend them to everyone! I love that they have 2 wipes per package. One wet wipe and one dry wipe to keep from streaking! My Ipad has not had a finger print since I used these last week!! 

GIVEAWAY:

Mandatory Entry:

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Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email notifying them that they are the winner. This Contest is open to US only.

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Pay it Forward Giveaway

I realized something today! I created this blog so that I could teach others to pay it forward.  I think it is about time that I do just that... I am a firm believer in the motto it is better to give than receive! I would like to randomly pay it forward to those who follow my site! Here is a giveaway... No comments required!! Of course you can receive extra entries if you tweet about it! I have decided to giveaway two $25 Walmart Giftcards to 2 random followers!!! The good news is anyone following my blog can win. If you tweet the link to this post, with the words #win $25 to walmart just for following or something like that you can come back here and leave a comment with a link to your tweet for an extra entry up to 3 times a day! The more blog followers I get the more often I will donate prizes to followers. I plan to get to the point where we do not even have the extra entries and I will just randomly send emails to followers saying Congratulations you have been selected as a winner for following my blog! To win this prize, you must be following my blog! There are not too many rules because I do not have any sponsors for this giveaway! I will select 2 winners on Valentine's day! February 14, 2011!! If you don't win this time, as long as you are a follower you will be entered for future pay it forward giveaways just by following!

Here is an Example of a tweet!
 Pay it Forward #giveaway #win $25 to walmart just for following @kmpiorec blog! http://t.co/I15y4Ww

PS! If you do not have your email address in your blog profile, then leave a comment with your email address or twitter handle! Just to make sure that I have a way to get in touch with you if you win! I will also post winner on my page if I do not have information and they will have 48 hours to respond and if they do not respond a new winner will be chosen!  

Click 'n Cook Review

Click 'n Cook is definitely the Essential Utensil! I was a little confused when I first heard about the product, but now that I have used it I wonder how I ever lived without it.  Imagine being able to change your utensils by just pushing a button, well it is possible! Does anyone else hate kitchen clutter? Here is the first step to getting rid of that mess! If there is one thing I hate while cooking, it is trying to figure out which spatula to use for what. I don't know about you, but when I need a specific spatula I can never find the one that I need when I need it. The click 'n cook keeps them all in the same place at once! These are just a few of the reasons why this is the best spatula ever! The inventor, Fred Ende, submitted his idea to Quirky, Inc about the Click 'n Cook because of the space issues he and his wife were having in their utensil drawer. In my opinion they have truly outdone themselves with their product the Click 'n Cook!

The Click 'n Cook has all of your spatula needs! It includes one storage block, one ergonomic handle, 

 and five detachable spatula heads:

*Classic flat spatula
*Long flexible slotted spatula (for cooking fish)
*Extra-wide slotted spatula (for flipping burgers)
*Flexible mixer (for mixing batter)
*Slotted spoon (for stirring pasta)

It also makes clean up a breeze! All you have to do is push the button over the sink and its already in the sink ready to be cleaned! No mess required!

My Thoughts:

I absolutely loved this product. I used it to make omelets and I couldn't even explain how easy it made things. I loved having everything right there as I needed to use the different types of spatulas. I also loved the way it seemed to shoot out when I pressed the button! It meant I didn't even have to be standing right over the sink to put it in! This product made it so easy to switch utensils at a fast pace in order to cook different aspects of the omelet in a speedy way! The Click 'n Cook would make a great mothers day gift, wedding gift, birthday gift, house warming gift, or a great treat for yourself!  Whether you are an experienced chef or just like to cook dinner at home this product is a must have!

Where to buy?

Right now you can find the Click 'n Cook at Quirky's website for the great price of $39.99. The Click 'n Cook is worth every penny! The Home Shopping Network agrees! This Saturday The Click 'n Cook is appearing on HSN for the first time, so be sure to check it out for yourself.
You can also check them out on facebook and twitter! 

Disclosure: I received the product above for the purpose of my review, and I would like to state that my opinions are 100% my own. 

Valentines Smiley Cookies!

Are you looking for a good Valentines day treat to send to your sweetheart? I have got the perfect thing for you! These Heart Shaped Cookies are the most adorable and delicious treat that I have had in a long time! I am not in town right now, but as soon as I get home I will add picture of my little brothers enjoying these incredible cookies!

The best way to a persons heart is their stomach and what better way to make someone feel special that to send them Gourmet Cookies for under $15 a dozen! Seems like a great deal to me! Smileycookie.com also offers Gift Baskets and Cookies that are not holiday themed so that you could send these cookies just because you are thinking about someone... or you could just order some for yourself. My family thought that these were the best cookies that we ever put in our mouths and they were absolutely huge! I would definitely recommend this company for my sweet tooth needs!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Sand Gone Review

     Does anyone else remember going to the beach and playing in the sand? It is always so much fun, but can be so irritating to try to get all of the sand off especially after getting all wet while playing in the ocean. If only there were some type of product to help you get the sand off easier. Well have I got good news for you... there is one! Sand Gone is the only product of its kind! I cannot wait to tell you more about it!!

Here is Sand Gone's description according to their site:

Sand Gone is a dry body powder that when applied to sandy parts of your body removes the sand leaving your skin soft and smooth.  A must for beachgoers.  Works great after children after playing in the sand box. All natural ingredients smells like coconut.

My Thoughts:

My brothers and I tried Sand Gone by getting our hands wet then covering them in sand. We then used the applicator that came in the container and applied a small amount of Sand Gone... believe it or not the Sand Gone wiped the sand right off! Here is the best part... My skin was soo soft and smelled like coconut. I felt like I had just put some nice lotion on. My family loved this product, and will definitely be using it next time we go to the beach! This product would also be great for families that love to play in the sandbox!

I bet you are wondering how much a product like this costs. You can buy in on their website for the low price of $12.95 plus S&H. They also have a Sand Gone Beach Bag with the 8 oz family size, 2 oz individual size, sand gone almond coconut soap, and a display bag for $26.00 plus S&H. I would like to thank Sand Gone for the opportunity to review this product!


I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

BabyBond Nursing Accessories Review!

I received this product a few weeks ago and gave it to a dear friend of mine who had just had a baby. It took me a little while to get my review written up because I had to interview her on her thoughts about the product. My initial thoughts when looking at the BabyBond was that it was an interesting idea. Cover the mom and not the baby.. the more I thought about it, the better it sounded.

Here is the description provided by Slurp n Burp, LLC:
BabyBond Original is worn with shirts that are accessible to nurse from the top and has a built-in burpcloth and matching pouch storage pouch. BabyBond Flex is worn with shirts that are accessible to nurse from the top and has a removable burpcloth and matching pouch storage pouch. BabyBond Couture is adjustable and can be worn with shirts that are accessible to nurse from the top or the bottom. It rolls up into itself to store. BabyBond is machine washable, 100% cotton, and made in USA. 

The Review:
My friend ABSOLUTELY loved this product. She loved the fact that she did not have to cover her baby up while nursing, but she could keep her modesty. This product accomplishes everything that it is trying to accomplish. She chose the couture style and thought that it was perfect and cute too! She said of all the baby things that she has received, this is her definite favorite thing! She would recommend this to anyone who is nursing. 

You may be wondering where can you buy one?
They are sold at amazon.com, babiesrus.com, and BabyBond Nursing
The price is around $35.00 and they offer three different styles: Couture, Flex, and the Original.  

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Cradle Rock Review and Giveaway

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

I got the chance to review three awesome cd's for children! These adorable CD's are so cute and kid friendly with songs by Michael Jackson, Kenny Chesney, and Johnny Cash turned into lullabies. What a great idea! My niece absolutely LOVED these songs. Although she was too young to understand the words and the background of these songs. She sure smiled when they played! The album covers are too cute!

 My favorite is the Michael Jackson!!! Too Cute!

 Here we have the man in black!

Look at how cute he looks on the tractor!

Here is their description from their press release:

Product Description

“Cradle Rock” (http://www.cradlerockstore.com), a series of children’s lullaby albums produced and created by Brash Music and Tree Top Records, hit stores and digital distribution channels October 25th. Cradle Rock uses vibraphones, glockenspiels and mellotrons to turn iconic songs and albums by top artists such as Kenny Chesney and Johnny Cash into naptime-friendly listening material. With Cradle Rock, parents can introduce their children to some of the greatest albums ever recorded including the first ever urban album turned into lullabies, Michael Jackson’s Thriller (released 29 years ago November 30^th).        

“Parents will appreciate that Cradle Rock keeps melodic structure and tempos in tact,” says Steve Jones, CEO of Brash Music. “Moms and dads write us saying they can sing right along to Cradle Rock while rocking baby to sleep.” Cradle Rock albums in development include U2’s “The Joshua Sleep Tree,” Black Eyed Peas’ “Sleep-pea Hits” as well as lullaby albums inspired by Nickelback, Carrie Underwood and The Eagles.

Cradle Rock is distributed by The Warner Music Group and available on digital distribution services like iTunes ($9.99) and at music retail outlets across the United States ($11.98). For more information about Cradle Rock, visit http://www.cradlerockstore.com, e-mail info@treetoprecords.com or call 678-904-4790. Find Tree Top Records on Facebook and follow on Twitter: @TreeTopRecords.

And here for the good news! 

I have the opportunity to giveaway a CD of their choice to the winner of a giveaway!!!!!

GIVEAWAY:

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Leave A Comment telling me which CD you would want if you won. Also be sure to leave your email address so I can get in touch with you!

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 This Giveaway will End  Feb 5 at Midnight (CST)
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email notifying them that they are the winner. This Contest is open to US and Canada!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Udderly Smooth Review and Giveaway *Closed*

I was beyond excited when I found out that I was doing a review with Udderly Smooth. I had heard amazing things about these products and could not wait to try them out for myself. First, I would like for you to learn a little bit about the product. According to their site Udderly Smooth is:

"Made in the USA for over thirty years, Udderly Smooth® products contain rich moisturizing ingredients. Not your average moisturizing lotion- Udderly Smooth® can be used on Dry Skin, Cracked Skin, forDiabetes Foot Care, as a Facial Moisturizer, as a General Moisturizing Lotion and many other uses.  Ideal for winter dry skin."

The best part of all is how affordable their products are. I was cruising through their site and did not see one product over $12.00.  It is unheard of to find great health and beauty products at these prices.  These products are sold at over 50 places, and if you still cannot find them you can order directly from their website. Here is a list of vendors that sell these products.

My thoughts:

Dry skin in the winter can be very painful and irritating. My skin tends to itch when it is not properly moisturized during cold weather. I was up late at night every night the week prior to receiving these products. I kid you not, the first day of using Udderly Smooth's Udder Cream and I was not itching anymore. My skin was so moist and perfect. I can remember thinking... why have I not been buying this all along? I then went to the store and bought even more products! I am a firm believer in Udderly Smooth.

I decided to try another product. Before I went to bed, I put on the Udderly Smooth® Foot Cream with Shea Butter. I am a little embarrassed to talk about how dry my feet are naturally. Lets just say that I do not have the prettiest feet. I put the cream all over my feet, then put my socks on, then went to bed. I woke up the next morning and had never felt such soft feet in my life. I absolutely LOVE these products, and would recommend them to EVERYONE!

I have some great news! I am offering an assortment of Udderly Smooth Products to one of my lucky readers!!

Mandatory Entry:

Visit Udderly Smooth and come back and leave a comment telling me something that you learned about their products. Make sure to leave your email address so that I have a way to contact you if you are the winner.

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This Giveaway will End  Jan. 24 at Midnight (CST)
Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email notifying them that they are the winner.

Disclosure: I received products above for free for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% my own.  I would also like to thank Udderly Smooth for donating their products for review and giveaway purposes!

Blog Construction!

Hi Everyone!!
I am working to make Perspectives From a Southern Belle into a better site! I am reorganizing the site in order to make it easier to find posts on the topics that you are interested in. Bare with me this week! I am working on some great posts, and have some wonderful product reviews and giveaways in the works. Thanks for your patience and thanks for helping me make my blog grow!

Thanks yall!

Funny Phone App!

Kids want to be just like their parents. They follow mom and dad around, they love to dress in mom and dad's clothes, and they like to do activities their parents do too! As a kid, I loved to talk on my phone that was not plugged in. I can't help but think how much fun it would of been to have someone talk back to me.

What is Funny Phone? 

“Funny Phone is a simple, yet interactive, game for kids where they can carry on conversations with a ton of great characters. Done in collaboration with the artists at Bloomfield Designs, our characters will ask questions and then actually listen, waiting for the child to finish talking, before continuing on.”

My thoughts on the product:

This is one of the best ideas for a product that I have heard in a while. The kids who I babysit like to talk on the phone, and always want to use my iphone. Now, they have their own friends to talk to on the phone. I love how they can dial a number and actually talk to a Bear, Whale, Crocodile, Cat, and Pet Rock. The dialogue of the characters actually sound like they are having a conversation with the children. They even ask questions and give the kids time to answer.  You get the 5 characters for 99 cents. You can add other characters for a small fee. They even have special holiday characters and halloween ones too . This app is a steal for 99 cents!
Check out how cute this app looks!!

www.funnyphoneapp.com

Check out more at the itunes store!

Please also check them out on Facebook and Twitter


Disclosure: I received product above for free for the purpose of this review. All opinions are 100% my own.