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The writer of Not So Average Mama is a junkie.  A coffee junkie.

I have to be honest and tell you that I am not normally a fan of instant coffee.  It has to be REALLY good for me to call it coffee.  Let me tell you….oh my…this stuff is…Spectacular!  Amazing!  Delicious! It is the B.O.M.B and I don’t even use that term.

My opinion on instant coffee has changed.  I have a new addiction. Nescafe Peppermint Mocha is the perfect holiday drink! We made ours with heavy cream and sugar.  Dang, I’m going to have to go make one right now, posting about it has me craving it!  I think it would be great as a blended ice drink!  YUM!  Oh, I even had some with mini marshmallows the other night!

You can try it too!  Check out the store locator!

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win Nescafe Peppermint Mocha stick packs!

This Giveaway will end on January 1st, 2012!

We received a sample pack of Nescafe Peppermint Mocha to facilitate this review.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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I love being an H-E-B Beauty Blogger!  Getting to try out all the awesome products that find their way into the H-E-B beauty section.  I may not be the girliest of girls, but alas…I am a girl and I still like girl stuff…a LOT!  This is the last product of 2011!  This year sure did fly by!  I can not wait to see what H-E-B has in store for us next year!

This month the H-E-B Beauty Pick is the John Frieda Premium Straightening Iron.

For over 20 years, the John Frieda hair care experts have been defining style. Now the leader in transformational hair care has helped inspire a line of professional appliances to totally transform frizzy, dull, flyaway hair. Advanced ionic conditioning enhances manageability and leaves hair looking and feeling healthy, smooth and shiny. This premium straightening iron features advanced ionic power, with high heat up to 455 degrees fahrenheit, true ceramic technology, and 11 professional digital settings.

The first thing I have to say is that this is a professional quality Straightening Iron at a FANTASTIC price!  H-E-B sells it for only $49.97! There is even a coupon you can print that is for $10 off any John Frieda Hair Fashion Appliance!

I love the way it looks, it’s super sleek!  I love the adjustable temperatures, that makes it great for every girl in our house!  We can even use it to put curls in Emma and Lauren’s hair.  It heats up super fast!  Only 15 seconds to heat and you are ready to style!

We only have one complaint, the position of the buttons isn’t so great.  We kept accidentally messing up our temperature settings and sometimes even shutting it off because of where the buttons are located.  It definitely took some getting used to.  That is our only dislike, everything else is just awesome!

The Giveaway!

Two readers will each win a John Frieda premium straightening iron!

This Giveaway will end on December 31st.

I received the John Frieda Premium Straightening Iron to facilitate this review.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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I love unique holiday decor!  A little fun mixed in with the traditional decorations.  Lolita’s has the cutest little hand-painted glass ornaments.  They come in  mini-pilsner, mini-tini or mini-wine styles!

Lolita’s is totally unique!  They have the coolest hand-painted barware and accessories.

It all started with a girls’ night out… one that contained more than the usual laughter and fun. Browsing for the first time through a Martini menu, Lolita was inspired by the recipes. After being served a Cosmopolitan, her creative imagination made her see the glass differently – the way she thought it should be – a bit more dressed up with a pattern, with flair and a fabulous recipe on the bottom. It would become the first of many times Lolita would find a colorful vision dancing in a glass. After seeing each of her friends pick a different martini, reflective of their distinct personalities, the foundation for a product line was created. She knew this was something she had to pursue and she whole-heartedly did. The concept was developed in 2001 and after sketching, planning and nurturing the line, the “Love My Martini™” collection blossomed in 2004 to soon become the hottest gift brand in America today.

These would make a great gift!  Something that can be used each year.  They would be the perfect hostess gift to take to any Christmas parties you may be attending this year.  You can check out the holiday selection by clicking the image below.

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win a Mini-Pilsner Glass Ornament!

This giveaway ends on December 22nd, 2011!


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For more about Lolita please visit DesignsByLolita.com or visit Lolita’s retail store TheLolitaStore.com.

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Y’all know I love a great deal!  One of the places I find fantastic deals is through Plum District!  I love finding all the great deals in my inbox and not having to search the internet to find them.

Plum District has the daily deals that you are sure to love.  Best yet…it’s a community of moms sharing!  You can find local deals as well as national deals.

Plum District can only make your life easier!  If you haven’t already signed up, I hope you will get right on over there and sign up now so that you don’t miss out on any of the great deals!

Just to give you an example.  One of the local deals right now is for Kid to Kid.  That is a local children’s consignment shop.  The deal is for $10 you get $20 worth of items from the store!  Half off is an awesome deal!  Then, if that is not awesome enough to make you sign up, you can also use the following code to save even more!

Ok, did you sign up yet?  If not then surely this will get you on over and signing up…

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win one deal voucher of their choice up to a $70 cost!

Ends Friday, December 16th, 2011!

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I am so excited to be spreading the word about the Lone Star Circus!   The Lone Star Circus is Dallas-based non-profit circus . Every year they have a holiday show at the Dallas Children’s Theatre.

The opening night performance will be on Thursday, December 29, 7:30PM.  There is a discount code you can use to save 10% on your tickets!  Save 10% on any performance by entering LSC in the promo code box at www.LoneStarCircus.org.

Tickets for LONE STAR CIRCUS are already on sale. Ticket prices range from $20-$45.  Tickets are available by calling 214.740.0051, or visiting online at www.lonestarcircus.org.  For group sales information, contact Mark Doyle at markdoyle@lonestarcircus.org or 214.237.2515.

We are so excited to go! I have never been to the Dallas Children’s Theatre!  There will be artists from all over the world including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Italy, Kazakhstan, Peru, and the United States.

Here are the scheduled show times:

  • Thursday December 29th 7:30 pm
  • Friday December 30th 7:30 pm
  • Saturday December 31st 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm
  • Sunday January 1st 2:00 pm, 5:30 pm

The location is:  Rosewood Center for Family Arts (Dallas Children’s Theater) at 5938 Skillman Street in Dallas, TX 75231

LONE STAR CIRCUS is the performing arm of LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER, a Dallas-based non-profit organization, whose purpose is to promote circus arts through training, performance and community outreach. Its Founder is Fanny Kerwich, an 8th generation circus artist of French descent, who started teaching circus arts several years ago at Dallas International School, and in her own studio, The Expressionists. LONE STAR CIRCUS ARTS CENTER was incorporated in 2006. Its circus school, LONE STAR CIRCUS SCHOOL, organizes recreational and professional training in circus arts for children and adults. They also provide circus-themed entertainment for fundraisers and corporate and civic events. For more information, visit www.lonestarcircus.org or call 214.564.9259.

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win a family 4 pack of tickets to opening night, Thursday, December 29, 7:30PM.

Main Entry:  Spread the word about this event in one of the following ways.   Share this post on Facebook, Share this post on Twitter, email this post to your friends and BCC that same email to me (at: Brandy [at] NotSoAverageMama [dot] com), don’t worry…I will not contact your friends!  Leave a comment below telling me what you did to spread the word!

Bonus Entries:  You must complete the mandatory entry before any of the bonus entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade
  • Tweet about this giveaway “I just entered to win The Lone Star Circus! @stitchblade http://wp.me/prmOk-47O #Giveaway #DallasLeave a comment with the tweet status URL, you may do this up to 3 times per day but please space them out! I see people just tweeting one after another, don’t do that.  Be sure to leave a comment for each tweet.
  • Become a fan of Not So Average Mama on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Post about this giveaway on Facebook, please leave a comment with the URL to where you posted.(Daily Entry! Post it to your facebook everyday and earn an entry each time.  Be sure to post a comment with the URL each time.)
  • Follow me on Facebook Networked blogs located in my sidebar. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Comment on a NON-GIVEAWAY post!  You can do this daily!  Leave a comment below with a link to the post you commented on.

This Giveaway will end on December 21st, 2010!

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One of the recent DVD’s to be watched on a daily basis in our home is The Littlest Angel!  If you talk to my girls about the movie they will tell you “It’s a really great movie about Jesus and there is a little dog called Halo and it’s really really good!

Haha!  Yes, they kind of love this movie!

The Littlest Angelwould be the perfect gift to put under the tree this year!  It’s perfect for Christmas because it shows kids how the greatest gifts in life are faith, friendship and doing the right thing.  Children need to be reminded of this often, well us adults as well! It is brand new release that just came out on November 15th of this year. 

The Littlest Angel tells the story of a young boy who arrives in heaven before his time. Home-sick and lonely, he will travel back to earth, with his friendly pup Halo, to retrieve a most selfless and precious gift for The Baby Jesus. First released in book form in 1946, The Littlest Angel became popular for its ornate words and phrases paired with beautifully muted oil paintings. Tazewell’s book was adapted into a TV musical in 1969 starring Johnny Whitaker, and theatrical versions continue to be done by schools and church groups today. The author would follow-up with another childhood favorite, “The Littlest Snowman,” that would be read annually on the “Captain Kangaroo” show.


The Giveaway

One Not So Average Mama reader will win a copy of The Littlest Angel on DVD!

Main Entry:  Leave a comment below telling me who you would watch this with and what you hope to enforce in them such as greatest gifts in life: faith, friendship and doing the right thing.

Bonus Entries:  You must complete the mandatory entry before any of the bonus entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade
  • Tweet about this giveawayI just entered to win The Littlest Angel on DVD! @stitchblade http://wp.me/prmOk-45p #GiveawayLeave a comment with the tweet status URL, you may do this up to 3 times per day but please space them out! I see people just tweeting one after another, don’t do that.  Be sure to leave a comment for each tweet.
  • Become a fan of Not So Average Mama on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Post about this giveaway on Facebook, please leave a comment with the URL to where you posted.(Daily Entry! Post it to your facebook everyday and earn an entry each time.  Be sure to post a comment with the URL each time.)
  • Follow me on Facebook Networked blogs located in my sidebar. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)

This Giveaway will end on December 15th, 2010!

We received a copy of the DVD to facilitate this review, no compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

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Are you ready for some family fun?  On Saturday, December 3 from 11am-3pm take your family to Frisco for some great family fun!  Best Buy (located at 3333 Preston Rd #200 in Frisco, TX 75034) will be hosting Family Game Day!

At the Best Buy Family Game Day event families will compete against one another in EA Games versions of classic Hasbro Games, such as Sorry, Yahtzee, Life and Scrabble, utilizing a variety of platforms, including console games, DLC games, Pogo and mobile to win prizes and bragging rights. They will also be able to sign up for a chance to be contestants on the FAMILY GAME NIGHT Game Show on The Hub.

How awesome is that?

Have you heard of FAMILY GAME NIGHT 4 The Game Show? It’s the game where you can experience all the fun and excitement of the popular Hub Network TV show right in your own living room!

This time you’re playing with larger-than-life pieces in re-imagined versions of your favorite Hasbro games. CONNECT 4 Basketball is more challenging than ever as you shoot hoops to score and YAHTZEE! Bowling puts a whole new spin on the popular dice game. You’ll also find fun new versions of SCRABBLE Flash, SORRY! Sliders, and BOP-IT Boptagon, and win MONOPOLY Crazy Cash, just like the game show! Use the motion-sensing technology of Kinect for Xbox 360 or PlayStation Move to turn your living room into a game board and compete to prove your family is the best!

The Giveaway!

Two (2) Not So Average Mama readers will each win a copy of FAMILY GAME NIGHT 4 for X-Box, silly putty, playing cards, and a FAMILY GAME NIGHT bags!

Main Entry:  Link an image in the Mister Linky Widget below that is one of the following:  A fun family photo, a silly kid photo, a photo of your family playing games, your fur baby is all its cuteness….you get the idea!  Leave your name that you are commenting under with your image.  In the comments below leave a description of your image!  Even if it is just the kids!  Make me laugh!  Easy!

Bonus Entries:  You must complete the mandatory entry before any of the bonus entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

  • Like Family Game Night on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade
  • Follow on Twitter @FamilyGameNight
  • Post this on your Facebook wall “On Saturday, December 3 from 11am-3pm take your family to Frisco for some great family fun!  Best Buy (located at 3333 Preston Rd #200 in Frisco, TX 75034) will be hosting Family Game Day!”  Be sure to get the url to your wall post(you can do this by clicking the time it was posted)and leave it in a comment below.
  • Tweet about this giveaway “I just entered to win an awesome Family Game Night Prize Pack!@stitchblade @FamilyGameNight http://wp.me/prmOk-433 #GiveawayLeave a comment with the tweet status URL, you may do this up to 3 times per day but please space them out! I see people just tweeting one after another, don’t do that.  Be sure to leave a comment for each tweet.
  • Become a fan of Not So Average Mama on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Post about this giveaway on Facebook, please leave a comment with the URL to where you posted.(Daily Entry! Post it to your facebook everyday and earn an entry each time.  Be sure to post a comment with the URL each time.)
  • Follow me on Facebook Networked blogs located in my sidebar. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)

This Giveaway will end on Saturday December 3rd, 2010!

I will receive a prize pack as described as above as a gift for posting about this event and hosting this giveaway.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
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Have you heard of Babydot? I hadn’t heard of them until now, so I decided to do a bit of research…

Babydot is a new service that delivers the baby supplies you need right to your home! This way you have them when you need them without having to worry about getting out…which is especially nice since it sure is getting cold out there!

I’m talking  diapers, wipes, and formula.

You simply build your box with the products you use.  In about a week your box will be there at your home.  Guess what? Shipping is always FREE! I seen that they also give you some freebies with your boxes!  For instance, this month it says the freebies are:

  • Skip Hop Dunck Stacking Bath Cup: Makes bath time fun and easy.
  • Mustela Facial Cleansing Cloths: The softest thing to ever touch your babies face.

Fun!

If I were to have another baby, I could see myself using this for some of our needs.  You can set it up to ship monthly, weekly or one time. I would probably set it to a monthly shipment of Seventh Generation Baby Wipes for using on the go since I cloth diaper and breast feed.  For those that use Diapers, Wipes and Formula I think this is fantastic!

Enter the Babydot Ultimate Baby Box Giveaway!

Prize Details (Retail Value: $75):

  • 1 Large box of diapers (Brands include Huggies, Pampers, Seventh Generation)
  • 1Large box of wipes
  • Mustela Facial Cleansing wipes
  • Sink Hop Dunck

Prize Eligibility/How to Enter:
All entrants must be over the age of 18 and be present residents of the Continental United States

 

Good Luck!

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As you look for unique gifts for your friends and family, I want to let you know about Just Jen.  The sky is the limit!  Imagine all of the fun things you could do with designs from Just Jen! Birthdays, Wedding Parties, Groups, Family Reunions or even bachelorette party shirts! I am so impressed with the quality and service that Just Jen provides. It is so fun to customize t-shirts! This would be an excellent gift for Morgan (my 13 year old).  I will definitely be adding Just Jen to my Christmas Gift Guide!

Have you ever had an idea in your head and been like ohhh that would make an awesome shirt, I would sooo wear that if I could find it on a shirt! Sure you have!  For the longest time I wanted a shirt that said I Shoot People. Play on words since I am a photographer.  Sure, I had thought about getting one from one of those online printing companies, but honestly, those look cheap…atleast the ones I have seen.

I wanted something better.  I wanted something different.  That is when I learned about Just Jen.  They had contacted me right when I was looking!  How great is that timing.  So I was able to order my I Shoot People shirt!  Now, my photo is a cell phone snap shot, but you can still see how rad the shirt is.

I chose to have mine done with Volcano Crystals!  I love the colors and they way they catch the light.  The shirt I chose was the Fitted Short Sleeve.  I want to forewarn you that these shirts do run small, so order a size larger than you think you need.

They even have hoodies, I think that is what I’ll get next!  I bet Morgan would love one too!

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win one Just Jen shirt (no hoodies)! This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian entries.

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Just Jen and browse the site.  Come back here and leave a comment telling me what you would choose!

Bonus Entries:  You must complete the mandatory entry before any of the bonus entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry.

  • Like Just Jen on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade
  • Follow Just Jen on Twitter @JustJenShop
  • Post this on your Facebook wall “Just Jen, awesome unique custom gifts! http://www.justjen.com/shop/custom-tshirts.htm”  Be sure to get the url to your wall post(you can do this by clicking the time it was posted)and leave it in a comment below.
  • Tweet about this giveaway “I just entered to win an awesome custom T-Shirt! @stitchblade @justjenshop http://wp.me/prmOk-416 #GiveawayLeave a comment with the tweet status URL, you may do this up to 3 times per day but please space them out! I see people just tweeting one after another, don’t do that.  Be sure to leave a comment for each tweet.
  • Become a fan of Not So Average Mama on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Post about this giveaway on Facebook, please leave a comment with the URL to where you posted.(Daily Entry! Post it to your facebook everyday and earn an entry each time.  Be sure to post a comment with the URL each time.)
  • Follow me on Facebook Networked blogs located in my sidebar. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)

This Giveaway will end on December 10th, 2010!

I received the shirt shown above to facilitate this review.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.
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Just hear those sleigh bells jingle-ing Ring ting tingle-ing too Come on, it’s lovely weather For a sleigh ride together with you… Yea, it’s that time of the year and Christmas songs are stuck in my head!

The H-E-B Beauty Blogger pick of the month fits right in with the season!  It is the Essie Winter Collection for 2011!  I fell in love with Essie nail polish after having a demo done at an H-E-B Beauty Blogger event.  We were able to sample a few different polishes from the line.

Now Morgan is a fan!  This newest collection being our favorite so far!  The colors are gorgeous!

  • Cocktail bling – a precious pale gray jewel
  • Bobbing for baubles – a deepest darkest sapphire
  • Size matters­ – a blazing hot ruby red
  • Brooch the subject – a creamy cashmere cameo
  • School of hard rocks ­– a midnight malachite
  • Bangle jangle – a lavender amethyst

Our favorite is Bangle Jangle!  You can see it here on Morgan…

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Pretty right?  The nail polishes are also free from Formaldehyde, DBP and Toluene.  These are quality nail polishes!  They also dry really fast.  The winter collection is sure to become a favorite for all that try them!

Right now you can get a printable coupon to save $2.00 off your Essie Nail Polish purchase at H-E-B!

The Giveaway!

Two Not So Average Mama readers will win a collection from Essie including cocktail bling, bobbing for baubles, size matters, brooch the subject, school of hard rocks, and bangle jangle.

Main Entry:  Tell me in a comment below which Essie color you would like to try the most from the list above.

Bonus Entries:  You much complete the main entry before any of the bonus entries.  Leave a separate comment for each entry!

  • Like H-E-B on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Follow me on Twitter @stitchblade
  • Follow H-E-B on Twitter @HEB
  • Tweet @HEB using the hash tag #hebbeauty, tell @HEB which shade of the Essie Winter collections  you would like to try the most.  You get 6 entries for completing this task!  Be sure to comment 6 times!
  • Tweet about this giveaway:  “@stitchblade @HEB Essie Winter Collection 2011 Review and Giveaway! #hebbeauty http://wp.me/prmOk-42Q #Giveaway#hebbeautyLeave a comment with the tweet status URL, you may do this up to 3 times per day but please space them out! I see people just tweeting one after another, don’t do that.  Be sure to leave a comment for each tweet.
  • Become a fan of Not So Average Mama on Facebook. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)
  • Post about this giveaway on Facebook, please leave a comment with the URL to where you posted.(Daily Entry! Post it to your facebook everyday and earn an entry each time.  Be sure to post a comment with the URL each time.)
  • Follow me on Facebook Networked blogs located in my sidebar. (3 entries, post 3 comments for this)

This Giveaway will end on December 10th, 2010!

As an H-E-B Beauty Blogger, I received the products discussed above to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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I get to test out a lot of skin care items.  So far I have found a lot of great ones, but one thing that happens with me is when I use something for too long it quits working as well.  I have found that alternating a few products works well for me.  My favorite products are the natural ones.  I don’t do well with items that are perfumed, they tend to give me a headache.

Amazon Rain products are free of synthetic chemicals, artificial additives, carcinogenic dyes, and toxic fragrances.  Ive been using the products for a few weeks and I am loving the results.  Some people will not care for the smell of the products when they first start using them.  They smell like the earth, I happen to like it.  It lets me know that there is nothing un-natural in there.  The smell does not linger, so don’t even begin to worry about that.  Just know that by using a product like this you are taking care of your skin by being careful with what you put on it.

The products I have been using are below with a description of each one.

Botanical Cleanser

  • Dissolve impurities such as dirt, oil and makeup
  • Cleanse without harmful foaming agents
  • Restore your skin’s natural pH balance

Key Rainforest Ingredients:

  • Jatoba has numerous active compounds to cleanse, purify and soothe the skin. In testing, it’s been shown to exhibit significant anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal activities.
  • Iporuru calms the skin by increasing skin respiration and working as a topical analgesic. The bark and leaves of the tree have been used by Amazonian tribes for centuries.
  • Stevia is commonly used to treat a variety of ailments in Peru and Brazil. Concentrated Stevia extract is applied directly to blemishes, acne breakouts and cold sores.

Crystal Exfoliator

  • Remove the buildup of dead, dull skin cells
  • Stimulate healthy micro-circulation
  • Brighten your skin, leaving it noticeably softer and smooth

Key Rainforest Ingredients:

  • Pure marine algae energizes skin cells by increasing blood flow at your skin’s surface to help draw out impurities. This is possible thanks to it’s richness in minerals, vitamins, micronutrients and amino acids.
  • Silica micro-crystals gently clean and polish your skin without the use of chemicals. Harvested from deep in the ocean, these crystals are infused into Crystal Exfoliator.
  • Herbal mineral ash blend helps energize and refine your skin. It’s a custom-made ultra-fine powder rich in mineral composites from Rainforest soil.

Refreshing Mist

  • Tone, nourish and hydrate your skin
  • Restore your skin’s natural pH balance
  • Shield your skin from environmental stressors

Key Rainforest Ingredients:

  • Suma helps reinvigorate your skin’s defenses. In South America, the Rainforest herb Suma is known as a ‘para todo’ (meaning “for everything”). Native tribes have long used it to treat wounds and skin rashes.
  • Uña de Gato is a powerful weapon against the visible signs of aging. It also fights free radicals and helps to soothe and refresh the skin.
  • Essential oils like Melissa and Sandalwood help purify the skin. They also provide the soothing aroma that makes this formula so unique.

Camu C Serum

  • Protect your skin from free radicals
  • Speed the process of tissue regeneration
  • Diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Key Rainforest Ingredients:

  • Camu Camu helps your skin feel revitalized and refreshed. It fights fine lines and wrinkles, nourishing your skin with the world’s highest concentration of vitamin C.
  • Sangre de Drago promotes natural anti-aging processes in the body with a 90% concentration of one of richest antioxidant compounds in the world; oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC’s).
  • Uña de Gato is a powerful weapon against the visible signs of aging. It also fights free radicals and helps to soothe your skin.

Replenishing Moisturizer

  • Protect your skin from environmental factors
  • Reduce aging effects caused by sun exposure
  • Fortify your skin’s natural moisture barrier

Key Rainforest Ingredients:

  • Samambaia has been scientifically shown to protect skin from the damaging effects of sun exposure. By providing a host of beneficial phytonutrients, it offers an organic wall of protection between your skin and the elements.
  • Passion Flower Seed Oil provides the building blocks for healthy skin. It’s extremely rich nutrients help nourish and treat the skin with potassium and vitamins A, B and C.
  • Espinheira Santa is used in a soothing topical ointment sold in Brazilian pharmacies. It also has a long history of usage by the native tribes of Brazil and Peru.

Deep Nourishing Oil

  • Break the cycle of dryness, giving brilliance to dull, tired skin
  • Complement your skin’s natural biology
  • Lubricate tissue layers and restore elasticity

Key Rainforest Ingredients:

  • Rosehip Seed Oil slows the aging processes and smoothes the appearance of uneven skin tone. It’s a great source of vitamin A. It also contains a generous complement of unsaturated fatty acids to soften your skin.
  • Brazil Nut Oil lubricates and moisturizes your skin. It helps to prevent dryness and promotes a clear complexion. It’s also a great source of essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, and selenium — a key antioxidant.
  • Buriti Oil softens your skin, giving it that supple texture. It’s the richest source oil for beta carotene, as well as a great source of pro-vitamin A.

All the products worked well for me.  I had no reactions to any of them and was happy with the way my skin looked and felt while using them.

My favorite products from the set were the Amazon Rain Crystal Exfoliator, Amazon Rain Camu C Serum and the Amazon Rain Refreshing Mist.

You can buy Amazon Rain Skincare with an amazing 42% off discount during this Blogger Campaign which runs through the end of November. The link to buy Amazon Rain products with 42% discount is www.amazonrain.net/bloggers.

Every single sale all year round supports two movements: ACEER and Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Center.

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama will win the Amazon Rain Camu C Serum, one of my favorites of the bunch!

This Giveaway will end on December 9th, 2011!

I received samples of the products listed above to facilitate this review.  No compensation was received and all opinions are my own.



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We try to use a lot of different things in our homeschool curriculum choices for our kids.  Somethings that you may not think of as curriculum!  Movies can be highly educational!  They can really keep kids engaged and paying attention things.  Yes, we use books…sometimes you just need a little live action!

African Cats is one of those movies that has made it’s way into our curriculum.  What better way to know these animals than by watching them in their natural environment!  My girls love this movie and I do too!

African Cats will take your family right into the African savanna!  You will get to witness the natural rivalry between two lion prides.  You’ll also see a cheetah family and the struggles they face.

This movie was filmed over the course of two and a half years!  Your family will watch Mara the lion cub, Sita the cheetah and single mother of five newborns and Fang the proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a rival lion clan.

The film is narrated by Oscar®-nominated actor Samuel L. Jackson and directed by Alastair Fothergill (Disneynature EARTH) and Keith Scholey.

To make it easier to use for educational purposes you can download the free teachers guide!

Bonus Features:

DVD:

  • Disney & Nature – Viewers get a deeper look into the conservation efforts around the world being sponsored by The Walt Disney Company.
  • Save The Savanna – A comprehensive look at Disney’s “See AFRICAN CATS, Save the Savanna” program and its impact on the region.

BLU-RAY:

Everything on the DVD, plus…

  • Filmmaker Annotations – This interactive in-movie feature is a viewing mode with 12 different segments that allows consumers to watch behind-the-scenes footage of the production process and hear stories from the filmmakers and conservationists who spent several years making the film.
  • Jordin Sparks “The World I Knew” Music Video

MOVIE DOWNLOAD:

Everything on the DVD, plus…

  • Introduction To Masai Mara – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
  • Filming The Cats – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature
  • Sophie’s Elephants – a segment from the Filmmakers Annotations Blu-ray feature

About Disneynature:

Disneynature, the first new Disney-branded film label from The Walt Disney Studios in more than 60 years, was launched in April 2008 to bring the world’s top nature filmmakers together to share a wide variety of wildlife subjects and stories with theatrical audiences. “Earth” (opening Earth Day 2009) was the first film to premiere domestically under the new label, and garnered a record-breaking opening weekend for a nature documentary. Its “Buy a Ticket, Plant a Tree” initiative led to the planting of three million trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. Hitting theaters on April 22, 2010, “Oceans” was the third highest grossing feature-length nature film in history. Its “See ‘Oceans,’ Save Oceans” initiative helped establish 40,000 acres of marine protected area in The Bahamas, preserving essential coral reefs. Walt Disney was a pioneer in wildlife documentary filmmaking, producing 13 True-Life Adventure motion pictures between 1949 and 1960, which earned eight Academy Awards®. For more information about Disneynature, check out www.DisneyNature.com like us onFacebook:www.facebook.com/DisneyNature and follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DisneyNature.com.

Download Printable Activities!

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama will win a copy of African Cats!  Watch the trailer below and then enter the giveaway.

Giveaway will end on November 28th, 2011!

I received a copy of African Cats to facilitate this review.  No compensation was received!




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Sometimes it is so hard to pick out presents.  I mean my kids don’t really need anything.  So I try to find unique gifts to make it more special.

When I seen these personalized books from I See Me inc. I just knew it would be the perfect gift for Lauren!  A book that is filled with her name as well as her sisters, my husband and even my name!  The book is called A Christmas Bear for Me!

It wasn’t just the text of the book that had the names, the names were fit into the illustrations as well!  I was super impressed by that detail!  Stockings were hung with each of our names even!

She is going to be so surprised on Christmas morning when she finds this under the tree from Santa himself!  The book comes with a mini plush bear and a personalized letter from Santa!

Adorable right? I think it is especially cool for a new reader like Lauren!  Once Emma is reading well on her own I will order one for her.  I remember getting a personalized book for Christmas when I was little.  My mom ordered one for both my brother and I, it was really exciting to see our names in the book.

Ordering is very easy!  All you do is pick the title that you like (They have more than just this!  They also cover more than just Christmas so be sure to go check them out!).  Fill in the info and you are good to go!  It was very simple, just providing names and details and your work is done!

One of our popular personalized gifts for kids, A Christmas Bear for Me is a beautiful, heart-warming, personalized story about a child’s Christmas wish for a special Teddy Bear friend. A Christmas Bear for Me captures the anticipation leading up to Christmas morning and the magic of receiving a special gift from Santa.

  • One child is the “star” of the Christmas book and his or her name is featured throughout story.
  • The child’s name and the names of his or her siblings or relatives are incorporated into intricate illustrations of stockings across the mantle and more!
  • Gift set includes a cuddly, mini 6″ Gund’ plush bear that is designed to match the bear in the story. You can choose an 11″ bear for an additional $8.00 or a 14″ bear for an additional $13.00.
  • Gift set also includes a personalized letter to the child from Santa!

I’m so impressed with this and have it hidden well,waiting to be put out under the tree for Christmas morning!  This is definitely going in the gift guide!  You can purchase A Christmas Bear for Me! for only $36.95!

Would you like to win one?

THE GIVEAWAY!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win “A Christmas Bear for Me!”

Giveaway will end on December 4th, 2011!

I received a copy of the book featured above along with the Teddy Bear to facilitate this review.  No compensation was received.




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Oh my goodness!  Black Friday is almost here.  Will you be going out this year?  Last year was the first time I had ever went.  I think I need some advice from some of you pro’s!

I’ve been trying to keep up with Black Friday ads.  I’m thankful that I can find them all in one spot on line.  Saves me a lot of hassle!  So I bet you want to know about this giveaway…

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!

MAIN ENTRY:

Just leave your Black Friday Tip in the comments below!  Read below for bonus entries!

Bonus Entries:

  • Write a blog post with your best Black Friday tips and link to my giveaway!  Once you have done this leave a comment below with your blog post link.  This is good for 5 extra entries!  Be sure to leave 5 comments (just copy and paste your comment and  change the number at the end to reflect which comment it is)
  • Tweet about this giveaway! Just click the tweet button over to the left of the post and leave a comment below with the URL to the tweet.  You may do this up to 3 times daily, just space them out atleast an hour!  Leave a new comment each time you tweet with the URL.
  • Subscribe to Not So Average Mama by email.  You can do this in the right side bar.

This giveaway will end on Thursday the 17th, 2011 at 12 pm Central. The winner will have until Friday the 18th at noon to confirm the win after I notify them.

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Being a self employed family and not having insurance is so hard!  Then bring on the dental problems, I was lost!  What do I do? My teeth are falling apart and there was no way I could afford dental work.  Then I found out about DentalPlans.com.  This is an alternative to dental insurance and a great way to get a discount on all your dental needs. From Cleaning to Crowns!
I was so happy to finally be able to purchase a discount dental plan!   I used DentalPlans.com to find the perfect plan for my family.  It is super easy to use the site.  You can compare plans and locate dentists in your area to see which plan is best for you before you buy.  I thought about it for awhile before finally deciding on the Careington 500 Family Plan.

When you first go to the website, you simply enter your zip code to find plans that are available for the area you live in.  You can also search for participating Dentists. The site is super easy to navigate and understand.  With all my issues I am normally so easily confused.  But DentalPlans.com has made everything very simple and painless.  If I can figure it out anyone can!

Once you have entered your zip code it will pull up a list of available plans.  You can see the price for individual plans and family plans.  You can click to see a sample of the savings that you would receive with each plan. Below is the savings for the Careington 500 plan.

Great savings right?

  • 10% to 60% off most dental care procedures
  • Savings at 100,000+ dentists across the country
  • 30+ plans to search, compare and view sample savings by ZIP code
  • Savings on cosmetic dentistry and orthodontia
  • No annual limits, health restrictions or paperwork hassles
  • Most plans activate within three business days
  • Plans start at $79.95 per year for individuals and $129.95 per year for families

Well guess what!!??!! I get to giveaway a plan!

The Giveaway!

One Not So Average Mama reader will win a family discount dental plan of their choice!  Value starts at $129.95.

Plans are not available in South Dakota. California residents are not eligible for promotion. Must be 18 years or older to win a free family dental savings plan.

This Giveaway will end on December 5th, 2011!



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