And Everything Nice Girl's Books ~ The gift that keeps on giving, Review & Giveaway - Holiday Gift Guide 2013

Why Laughing Giraffe Books?



When purchasing a book set for children through Laughing Giraffe Books you are instilling the love of reading in the child you are gifting the books to. Does the idea of a beautifully wrapped,
well-selected collection of books appeal to you? Do you find it
overwhelming trying to select the perfect books from among the myriad of
available titles? Then keep reading to learn more about why these carefully selected book sets for kids
are perfect for you, and why Laughing Giraffe Books is heads and
shoulders above their competitors.








Some great features that set them apart from the Competition:

• All of their collections are built around kid-friendly themes


• The books are hand selected by experts


• All of their collections arrive gift ready and ship for free!

With over 80 Different Book Sets, there is something for every reader in your family.  And, you can choose from one box full of individually wrapped books, OR a book sent each month as a new fun surprise to unwrap over and over! AND you get FREE shipping, FREE gift Wrap and a wonderful gift that keeps on giving - what more could you ask for?



 For this review, I chose the "and all things nice" set of books for my two girls:




About "AND ALL THINGS NICE"

This collection is
a great introduction to some of the most memorable heroines in
children's literature. Meet an energetic piglet, precocious
hotel-dweller, future presidential candidate, pink-loving youngster, and
brave seamstress' daughter among other. And All Things Nice is guaranteed to entertain and delight little girls everywhere.

THIS BOOK SET FEATURES:

♦ 6 high quality, hand-selected books

♦ Free gift wrapping and shipping

♦ A choice of gift set or book of the month delivery



INCLUDED BOOKS:

Olivia by Ian Falconer (Hardcover) • Brave Irene by William Steig (Paperback) • Eloise: A Book for Precocious Grown Ups by Kay Thompson (Hardcover) • A Chair For My Mother by Vera B. Williams (Paperback) • Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann (Hardcover) • Madam President by Lane Smith (Hardcover)





My Review:

This is one of my favorite things to review - children's books!  I love seeing the joy on my kids' faces when a book they love arrives, and the excitement as I catch them reading quietly in their rooms instead of playing computer games, electronics or arguing with their siblings.  It makes for a peaceful time for me as Mom, but also I love that they are using their minds and imaginations as they travel to other worlds with the characters in books.

The books come individually wrapped like beautiful gifts

Each of my girls got to choose 

one wrapped book to open and keep

Alli ended up with "Brave Irene" a book she has never read before - so exciting!

 

 Lydia got "Olivia" - and is super excited

she saw this one in her school library and could not wait to start reading it!

My girls were super excited when they each got to open a new gift and found a fun new book to read!  They really loved getting to unwrap a surprise book.  I love how pretty the wrapping is, how fun it is to receive a new book as a gift, and the joy they each have when getting to read their new books.

Laughing Giraffe Books is a fun and fantastic website where parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or anyone can purchase a fun set of books to send as one large gift like for Christmas or Birthdays, or send a gift each month -  one that keeps giving all year long.



There is a large selection of book sets available for most children's reading levels - you can shop by age, gender, or even special occasions - books can be wrapped as baby shower gifts, back-to-school, birthday, holiday, or everyday - book sets start from under $60 and go up to over $200 depending on how many books you want and how you want them sent.



Check out this wonderful gift giving option for the coming Holiday Season!  And don't forget to enter the GIVEAWAY - for a chance to win this exact same book set - valued at $90!  

Open to US residents only - must be 18 or older to enter/win.  

Winner will have 48 hours to reply from email sent (momloves2read@itv-3.com) - it is up to you to make sure you can receive emails from this address - check this post or your spam mail!  Giveaway runs 11/24 - 12/8 - winner will be notified on 11/9!

Entry-Form

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review from the sponsor - Laughing Giraffe Books. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

All In One Dog Training available on Kindle - Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

An All In One Start-up Guide on Dog Training

Discover which training method works best for you and your dog and how to properly train your pet.



In Dog Training Basics - All In One Startup Guide you
will understand what dog training really is all about and how dogs
actually learn. You will be able to discover which training method (e.g.
Motivational, Electronic, Clicker etc) will best suit you and your dog.
You will also learn about the basic dog training concepts that every
dog owner should know such as Reward or Ignore. Standard commands that
all dogs without exception should understand and follow and some house
manners and essentials that will improve your life if you intend to keep
your furry friend inside your home.





Here Is A Preview Of What You Will Learn...

• Introduction to dog training and what it means


• Choosing the right training method


• Basic dog training concepts


• Standard commands for every dog


• House essentials for your dog


• F.A.Q – Frequently Asked Questions

My Review:

This ebook has basic instructions for how to train your dog to the main and most important commands that will help you have a well-behaved pet.  I have already used many of these techniques with our dog Daisy, but there is one main behavior that we are currently working on, and this book has given me some great tips on how to correct this mis-behavior.  She likes to jump up on visitors when they come in the door.  This is a behavior we have tried to correct without success up until now.  Though she has not completely stopped, with a few basic tips from this ebook, she responds more quickly to the command to get "down" and when ignored does not repeat the behavior.  She is improving!

I like how easy this ebook is to understand and how it gives more than one way to train or correct your dog.  I like the FAQ section and the explanations of different training methods, as not every person or every dog will prefer only one technique.  It is a great tool to have on hand for any pet owner!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Tiffany Style Touch Lamp Giveaway from Brylane Home on Mom Loves 2 Read

Tiffany-Look Touch Lamp Giveaway
Nov 22-26, 2013
Open to US

With Christmas coming faster than many of us are ready for, what more perfect way to get all your shopping done and still get great deals than to WIN all your gifts?  Here is another amazing giveaway - this time for an absolutely beautiful Tiffany style touch lamp.  Someone is going to be so thrilled to receive this prize - will it be you?





Winter Holiday Season is knocking in our doors. All preparations, recipes, gift lists, events on the calendar to attend – this is just a very small sampling of what needs and has to be done to ensure a smooth celebration. Well, we'd like to add some home ambiance element this time around, like this Tiffany-Look Touch Lamp.

Bringing You Moments To Celebrate

 

Sponsored by BrylaneHome

Organized by Celebrate Woman Today

With bright colorful glass light shade, this 3-way touch lamp would brighten up your mood and add a so-needed smile on your face when things are slip away. The firefly accents on the glass make it look unique. With automatic shut-off feature, you do not have to remember to turn it off ever! It'll do it for you.

What would be the best spot in your home to place this colorful delight for enjoyment by you and your loved ones?

One of you would be a lucky one to win this beautiful lamp.

Prize – Tiffany-Look Touch Lamp, $140 Value

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Be comfy in style for the Holidays with MeUndies - Holiday Gift Guide 2013 review

How do we do it?

Top quality designer underwear sells for 10 times what it costs to make.
By eliminating brick and mortar stores, retail middlemen and brand
licensing fees we can pass the savings to our customers and deliver top
quality underwear right to their door.

Why we do it?

Our goal is to create a company that delivers comfort, convenience and
affordability. We believe that there should be an easier, less expensive
way to buy essential basic apparel.



We also think that there isn’t a company out there that does it all
well. Right now, the best t-shirts, socks and underwear are made by
three different brands. We have started by making the most comfortable
underwear and strive to be the first full service basic apparel company
that makes each product the best on the market.

For this review, My son and I both received some new undies and comfy t-shirts and a pair of socks to try.  Of course being a family friendly site - I won't take pictures of us in our undies but will gladly let you know all about them!  For my son - we have Boxer undies in a cool shark print, a pair of fun striped socks and a black men's t-shirt . .

For me - I have a V-neck women's Tshirt, Fun and Flirty women's brief in Raspberry, and a pair of white socks to tie it all together.

Now, for the honest review - well the tshirts are so very comfortable, they are sort of form fitting, soft and lightweight, made of 100% cotton and very comfortable to wear anywhere - around the house or under another shirt to go out.



The undies - I absolutely LOVE these briefs - they are the MOST comfortable undies I have ever worn - no lie.  I have a variety of brands that I have tried over the years from several different stores (including that VS one) and these are definitely my favorites.  They are silky smooth, comfortable, soft and fitted and when I wore them under jeans I honestly forgot I was wearing undies yet felt so covered and comfortable.  It was a wonderful feeling.



The socks are thick and soft - with a stretchy portion in the middle to fit many different foot sizes.  Unfortunately I'm not fond of no-show style so I passed these on to my daughter and she loves them!



My son likes his boxers - they have a special additional fabric added to that all-important area for boys and men (keeping it G rated - lol)  They are very soft and comfortable to wear and he loves  how they feel when worn.  The Tshirt also is a big hit - he wears it as a night shirt and loves how soft it feels.  The socks are worn for church and he had two friends give him complements on how "cool" his socks are.



MeUndies is a new favorite in my home.  Hope you check them out too - they might become your new favorite as well!



Website ~ https://www.meundies.com

facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/meundies

twitter ~ https://twitter.com/meundies

pinterest ~ http://pinterest.com/meundies/

Orglamix Mineral Makeup Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read - Add some sparkle to your stocking stuffers!

Another fun Giveaway just for you -  what young girl or woman wouldn't love some new fresh makeup?  AND it would make great stocking stuffers!  Check it out -

Orglamix Mineral Eye Shadows are available in every shade of the rainbow from classic neutrals to the
hottest ultra bright hues, our pure mineral eyeshadow pigments deliver
gorgeous smudge-proof, crease-free and water-resistant color in one
stoke. These of-the-moment eyeshadows boast vibrant color and a hint of
shimmer that start the conversation.






Apply dry for a natural glow, wet for more instensity or mix together
with other products (lip gloss, moisturizer, nail polish) to customize
colors as you desire. With over 150 shades to chose from, let inspiration
be your guide and watch your makeup go from everyday to extraordinary.
More than makeup, 'Orglamix' dares you to discover the possibility
within, surprise the world and yourself, and live every moment in
beauty.



See my full review HERE



Enter to win your own Orglamix Eyeshadows

Entry-Form

Coming Home for Christmas DVD family movie & Norman Rockwell Print - Review and GIVEAWAY ~ Holiday Gift Guide 2013

About the Movie:

Sisters Kate and Melanie haven't spoken to each other in years, since a hurtful scene at Melanie's wedding. Their parents, Wendy and Al, have let the pain of their daughters' absence drive a wedge between them, and their tensions have led to a separation.



Kate is determined to reunite the entire family for Christmas, and has the perfect spot . . . their old family home.  The only problem is there's someone else living there now.



"Home is Where the Heart Is"





Watch the Trailer:







My Review:

This is a TV special turned DVD type movie.  It is a heartwarming story of how a family can fall apart with misunderstandings, stress and hurt feelings.  After years of family strife, one young woman decides that she has had enough and her family needs to be together - for Christmas - in their old family  home.  Unfortunately that home is currently occupied by a handsome, single guy - Mike.  As Kate explains to Mike how she plans to get her family back together using their, uh . . . his house, the two start to get to know one another and sparks fly.

This movie is one that is safe and fun for the entire family to watch together.  My children enjoyed many parts of it and my husband and I had the opportunity to explain to them more about the importance of family, communication, forgiveness and love.  It is a wonderful Holiday DVD that will remain a new part of our Holiday Family Together Times.



This DVD also includes a limited edition Normal Rockwell Print - the perfect size to hang up with all the Christmas Cards!

Entry-Form

Does this sound like a movie you and your family might enjoy?  Then feel free to enter below for a chance to WIN a copy right here on Mom Loves 2 Read.  Open to US/Canada - must be 18 or older to enter/win.

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

1 Girl Nation - new Christian Girl Band Rocks - Review & Giveaway on Mom Loves 2 Read #1girlnation

About 1 Girl Nation:

Landing in the space where One Direction meets TobyMac, 1 Girl Nation is an
exciting blend of upbeat pop music, with lyrics that are totally focused on
living life for God, even while you’re young. 



1GN, as they’ve already been
dubbed, stars Carmen, Kayli, Kelsey, Lauryn Taylor and Lindsey, five girls with
a passion for telling their fans about Christ through their music. 



Their first
single, “While We’re Young,” can be heard on radio stations across the country
and their self-titled debut album is available now!

Primary Audience: preteens, teens, and young adults (as well
as parents, too!)

My Review:

1GN is my girls' new favorite CD. This CD is the main music that plays every day in my home, along with their Christmas Program CD for church.  1GN is upbeat, energetic and fun with a positive message of faith, my girls and I all love to listen, sing along and dance along with Lindsey, Kayli, Lauren Taylor, Carmen & Kelsey. 



The music stays with me throughout the day, and into the night when I should be sleeping.  The song "While We're Young" is so fun and exciting that the lyrics and music is constantly in my mind.  I found myself singing this in my head, then out loud as I was doing laundry the other day - which of course prompted me to play the CD so I had some talent to sing along with.  



This girl group's Debut Album is one that is highly recommended by this Mom Blogger!  It would make a GREAT stocking stuffer for some young girl(s) - my girls are ages 5 1/2 and 9 - and though we don't fall into the primary audience - it is a big hit in our home - so even if your girl(s) are younger than teen/preteen - don't worry - they'll love it!










Stay Connected:

http://www.1girlnation.com

https://www.facebook.com/1GirlNation

https://twitter.com/1girlnation

http://www.youtube.com/1girlnation

Want to WIN one?  Check out how here!  

Open to US/Canada 18 and older

Entry-Form

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Medu Jewelry Review ~ A beautiful Rose Quartz Bracelet & FREE jewelry - Giveaway to come - Holiday Gift Guide 2013

 

About Medu Jewelry:

Medu Jewelry is an online retailer specializing in fine Gemstone Jewelry.
After more than eight years working in the wholesale jewelry business, being
able to bring affordable and unique gemstone jewelry directly to the customer
seemed like a logical next step. We offer our jewelry pieces 30 to 60% off
traditional retail. All of our gemstones are sourced directly from the mines and
are manufactured with the highest quality and consistency for our valued
customers. At Medu

we believe that jewelry showcasing fine gemstones is for
everyday wear. Whether you are at the office, or heading out for a night on the
town, gemstone jewelry is always the best accessory. Currently we have a line of
pure gemstone bracelets and necklaces using 9 different types of gemstones.
Become a member for free and receive many benefits such as 50% off their first
order, Free shipping, Free Jewelry Monthly and much more...

Free Jewelry Program

Become a member of Medu and you will receive a free jewelry piece just for
signing up, and every month for as long as you’re a member. Each month, you will
receive a new coupon code that will entitle you to an authentic piece of
gemstone jewelry worth $100 to $200 from the Medu Free Jewelry collection.

Facebook Discount:

If you connect your real Facebook account when signing up for Medu Jewelry, you get 50% off your first order.

About Rose Quartz Bracelet (rests inside a silk
jewelry bag)

Bead size- 10mm

Clasp - 925 sterling silver clasp

Stone type- Rose quartz

Certificate of authenticity from Medu Jewelry will come with it (if purchased)

Estimated replacement value- $350 USD

Rose quartz ranges from pale to vivid pink, with the color being caused
by titanium. Rose quartz tends to be a cloudy stone, which makes the
color appear even more saturated. Some rose quartz is cut to showcase
inclusions that look like a six-faceted star. Completely transparent
rose quartz is very rare. Quartz is one of the most common gems, with
rose quartz being mined in Brazil, India, Madagascar, Mozambique,
Namibia, Sri Lanka and the United States



My Review:

This is an absolutely beautiful bracelet.  The gems are so bright and pink, with swirly type designs inside.  It is a bracelet that I would not want to wear everyday but when dressing up for church or special occasions.  The gems are solid, not light like plastic would be, yet feel secure on my wrist rather than heavy.  The clasp is one that I need help securing as it is not easy to do one-handed.  But it is very secure once connected and will not come undone easily so I don't worry about the bracelet falling off and getting lost or broken.

I love the nearly transparent beads and how it sparkles and shines when the light it on it.

The only thing that might keep someone from enjoying this bracelet is that it just fits my wrist comfortably at only 7" in length - my wrist is about 6 1/4 inches.  So anyone with a larger wrist would not be able to comfortably wear this bracelet, though the website does offer a stretchy bracelet option as well.

I would love personally to have the malachite from Medu Jewelry - the colors are amazing . . .

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Beauty Box 5 - a monthly sample of fun and flirty beauty products right in your mailbox - Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that
delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples to your door every month.
Aimed at introducing women to new cosmetic products and educating them
on best practices, Beauty Box 5 scours the market to find the best
products for your lifestyle.

Select the subscription plan that works best for you. Every month we
will send you a mixture of carefully selected travel, deluxe and
full-size samples.



Fell in love with a product? Simply visit our Brands page where you will be redirected to our partner brands' site. Receive your monthly beauty box and ENJOY!

 My Review:

I received one Beauty Box 5 sample box for this review.  Inside is a 1oz sample of Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion,  Swissco Glitter Toe Separators, Illusion Lip Pencil, sample size La Fresh Facial Cleansing Cloths, and finally Nubar Alter Ego Nail Lacquer.  Here are my thoughts on each of theses products . . . 

* Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion - I love this lotion so it was a
pleasant surprise to receive one that is the perfect size to keep in my
purse!



* Illusion Lip Pencil - thankfully the color is 'nude' since I don't wear bright colors of lipstick.  And though I don't usually use a lip pencil, I did like this one.  I love that the cap of the pencil has a built-in sharpener as I have trouble finding mine - since with three kiddos in the house, all my sharpeners tend to disappear never to be seen again.  lol



* Swissco Glitter Toe Separators - nothing much to say about these.  They are silver and sparkly but otherwise something I could find at any local discount store.  But I see that it goes along with another item inside the box so it makes sense that it was included.



* La Fresh Facial Cleansing Cloths - nice travel size package of 8 facial wipes - great for on the go, in my purse or anytime I need a make-up repair or feel the need to clean up on the go.  Again, perfect for in purses or diaper bags!



* Nubar Alter Ego Nail Lacquer - a sparkly silvery color - great for a topcoat after applying color to nails or toenails (see toe separators).  A fun and flirty way to get attention with some sparkly nails.  My girls love having their nails painted so this one will get lots of use!



Overall, this was a fun review with samples if beauty items I may not try otherwise.  It would also make a fun gift for a teen or young adult - free little samples of beauty items each month - almost like Christmas every time they open the box!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

First Bluetooth Wireless Smart Food Scale to track dialy nutrition ~ for a healthier you! Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

NutriCrystal Wireless Smart Food Scale is the world's first Bluetooth
Smart Ready Food scale that comes with a huge selections of mobile
application in iOS and Android to help people track their daily
nutrients intake. Based on customer feedback, these some of the
applications:



- People dealing with weight related issues are using the scale to do portion control with their own home cook meals

- Parents with type I diabetes children use our scale to educate their
children how much carbohydrates their children have consumed

- Body Builders use our scale to track the sources of their protein intake.

- Individuals who want to make sure

that their family members and
themselves are receiving sufficient vitamins from their daily food
consumption.

- And many more.....

My Review:

I found this scale to be a great asset in helping me choose healthier food options for myself and my family.  It gives the user great ways to help make healthier choices in portions and intake.  The scale is connected to a NutriPlus App that can be downloaded to Android Phone or Tablet, iPhone 4S, 5, 5C, 5S, iPad 3, iPad Mini or the latest iPod touch, in order to be able to access nutritional information right in the grocery store or even at a restaurant!  Being able to use my ipod touch or ipad mini to help with nutritional information while in the grocery store, then to come home and have that same information on my food scale is a wonderful aid to keeping my family healthier even on the go.

And, although for this review I received one in blue, there are other color options available online.  You can choose your favorite color, or one that compliments your kitchen decor! 

From the website:

For people who are looking for an effective way of measuring their nutritional intake, we have mobile applications and a wireless smart food scale
that can tell you if you are meeting your healthy eating goals. Unlike
the existing nutritional scales, the process of taking the measurements
is fully automated. All you need to do is put food on the scale and
record the data using your mobile phones, tablets or desktop PCs
wirelessly. In addition to tracking the amount of your nutritional
intake, our software also provides you summary reports on each of your
nutritional consumption and compare the result to national standards or
among your friends.



Check out more about this new and amazing NutriCrystal Smart Food Scale on their website: http://nutriplus.reflexwireless.com/

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Alphabet Aliens make learning to read fun for preschool children ~ Review on Mom Loves 2 Read

Each book in the Alphabet Aliens series is its own adventure, focusing
on a unique alien character and a particular letter of the alphabet:
Alphie has an anteater whoʼs allergic to apples; Bebe was born to
bounce, but not on the bed; and Coco can change color, just like her pet
chameleon.




The books are great to read aloud and have the added educational benefit
of phonetic alliteration and the introduction of a few challenging but
fun new words.  There's a guide to "tricky words" in the back of each
book.  




The books have bold retro illustrations and are small enough to be easily thrown in a bag or even a pocket. 





My Review:

These books are so cute - the are easy and fun to read with adorable and colorful illustrations.  Each book represents a letter of the alphabet and if full of words that begin with that letter.  Teaching children sight recognition as they see the letter used over and over, sound recognition as they listen to each word read in the story, and word association as they hear many familiar words that begin with that letter throughout the story.  Such a cute and imaginative way for little ones to learn their letters with Alphie, Bebe, Coco and more fun Aliens.

These adorable books are small and compact enough to carry in Mom's Purse, a Diaper Bag or in the seat pocket in a Car.  Great for family travel, on the go, or just for some fun and educational reading time.



You can find out more about Alphabet Aliens Adventures on their website (alphabetaliens.com) and social pages (twitter.com/AlphabetAliens and facebook.com/alphabetaliens)

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review using Tomoson.com. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Vidal Sassoon Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Giveaway Event #LiaHChristmas #lovez2read

Come enter another Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Giveaway here on  Mom Loves 2 Read.

Vidal Sassoon helps women avoid the winter frizzies with their Tourmaline Ceramic Pro-Series hair dryer. Isn't that one of the biggest complaints that we have ladies for the winter months (besides the extremely dry skin) that we would do anything to avoid? I can tell when winter is upon us, because I usually need to stock up on some anti-static spray for my clothing and my hair (yes, it works on your hair too) but who wants to walk around smelling like anti-static spray all day long? I certainly don't!

With more rain that I can remember seeing in the early Fall, I know my family could use a good hair dryer that doesn't frizz our hair.  Looks like a great gift that would fit perfectly under the Christmas Tree!

 

Vidal Sassoon's Tourmaline 1875 W Ceramic Dryer is excellent in helping you combat the winter frizzies! The Tourmaline Ceramic Technology products smooth, frizz-free results with a brilliant shine. Some helpful tips from the stylists:

• Gently towel dry hair to remove excess water.


• Start with a quick, initial drying. Set dryer to highest heat and speed. With head forward, flip hair over and dry the under layers first.


• When hair is almost completely dry, lower heat and speed setting and begin to style hair as desired.


• Push the Cold Shot button to set the style with a cool flow of air once the desired style is achieved.


• Concentrator attachment - By concentrating the airflow, individual sections of the hair can be styled. NOTE: Do not concentrate airflow on any one area for an extended period of time.

Michael Forrey shows you two of his techniques to help you get rid of the frizz and bring back the beautifully smooth and manageable hair that you love!

Thanks to the wonderful people at Vidal Sassoon, we have a #LiaHChristmas giveaway event specifically for you!

Vidal Sassoon's Beautiful Hair for the Holidays Giveaway

One lucky winner will receive a 1875 W Tourmaline Pro Series Ceramic Hair Dryer along with a styling brush to help you maintain and manage those winter frizzies!

This giveaway is part of the #LiaHChristmas Gift Guide and Giveaway Event hosted by Life in a House of Testosterone and co-hosted by Mom Loves 2 Read.

This giveaway will run from midnight (EST) November 21, 2013 through 11:59 p.m. (EST) on December 10, 2013. Open to residents of the United States, ages 18 and older. Void where prohibited. One lucky winner will be chosen at random and notified via e-mail. Winner will have 48 hours to confirm via e-mail. If no response is received, another winner will be chosen and notified.

Disclosure: Life in a House of Testosterone organized this event and is responsible for prize shipment. I received no compensation for promoting this event. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from your own or those stated in this post. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook, Google+, Twitter or Pinterest. Prize shipment will be coordinated by Life in a House of Testosterone and the sponsor of this event. Should you have any questions, please contact kimatliah@gmail.com with your concerns. Happy Holidays!

Disclosure: I received free the item(s) mentioned in this post in exchange for my honest review. Regardless ~ All my reviews are my honest and personal opinion. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.

Holiday Gift Guide 2013 Special Children's Books FLASH Giveaway - Mom Loves 2 Read

With all the wonderful children's books I review and promote here on Mom Loves 2 Read, I could not pass up the opportunity to provide my readers with a Holiday Gift Guide Special Giveaway of Children's Books!

 

Some amazing authors have provided print and ebook copies of their books for kids just for the readers and followers here on Mom Loves 2 Read - For this Holiday Special Giveaway

I have personally reviewed each of these books and they are all wonderful to read.  Most of them are family favorites and a few of them my children have also reviewed!



-The following books will be randomly awarded as prizes to 6 different winners - Each winner will receive at least 2 books/ebooks randomly chosen from these books:

Can't Wait Willow - 1 Print Hardcover Book - US/Can only

Sticky Icky Booger Bugs - print book (US/Can)

Winner's Choice of Nate Rocks ebook - 4 winners - (World Wide)

Milicent Marie ebook - 2 winners - (WW)

GreystoneValley  - 3 Print (US only) & 3 ebooks (WW)

Roly-Poly Monster - print (US only)



**Share Bonus ~ $10 Amazon/BarnesNNoble GC

 

**Only those who share this giveaway can be entered to win this Bonus Prize - see the optional entry on the giveaway form - can be done daily - each URL must be a new and unique share - will be validated before winner is chosen!

Bonus prize will be in addition to the book prizes listed above

 - 5 winners will receive books

- 1 will receive books AND giftcode bonus prize!

FLASH Giveaway will run from 12am CST on 11/20 through midnight on 11/25

this will be a short giveaway so make sure to enter - and share with your friends so they can enter too!

Entry-Form

Disclosure: Mom Loves 2 Read is host of this giveaway - All Prizes will be awarded by individual sponsors, and Mom Loves 2 Read is not responsible for prize shipment in any way.  Giveaway is not associated with any social media outlet. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”.