FyrFlyz

Most toys are fun to play with but when you add in a little light it adds a whole new dimension of FUN!!! Recently, my little ones were given the opportunity to try out FryFlyz! FyrFlyz is a revolutionary new spinning toy from i-Star Entertainment that puts the power to create an amazing light show in kids’ very own hands.

Each FyrFlyz toy is a precision balanced instrument designed to spin on its axis. Simply by swinging the connected two strings and applying tension or allowing slack, kids create a continuous movement (figure eights, rings, etc.). The fun begins when the lights go out and the FyrFlyz multi-color LED lights turn the movement into an amazing light show that kids can play themselves or show their friends.

Kids can spin their FyrFlyz to create a wide array of tricks: they can turn them sideways to create slick Sydwynders, pull tight to create whizzing Black Holes or loosen the strings to make Shooting Stars – the more they spin, the more unique their tricks. As kids develop their skills, there are no boundaries to what their imaginations can create. FyrFlyz, retailing for under $10 each, will be available in a variety of light colors making them a collectible for ages 8 and up.

My little ones love these cool new FyrFlyz! They have spent endless hours creating cool light shows!! They can't wait to share these with their friends at a cookout this weekend! If you have a little one we suggest that you check out FyrFlyz today!!!

We received samples of the product mentioned above!

OFF! Mosquito Repellent

I love summertime for so many reasons!! But there is one little reason that I don't like it: mosquitoes! And like it or not, mosquitoes are heading to a backyard near you!!! Thankfully, there are great products available to help repel pesky mosquitoes! We were recently given the opportunity to review two new mosquito repellents from OFF!®: the new OFF!® Deep Woods® Dry, and newly redesigned, smaller OFF!® Clip-On™.

Since, my daughter is a cheerleader I have to set outside a few nights a week while she has her practice. Therefore, having a reliable insect repellent is a must!! If you are like me and don’t like the greasy, sticky feeling of spraying repellents on your skin, you should try the new OFF!® Deep Woods® Dry Insect Repellent. It offers a powder dry formula with proven OFF!® Deep Woods® protection without sticky, greasy feel.

If your like my husband that loves to sit out in the woods, but doesn’t want to spray any repellent on his skin, then the newly designed, smaller OFF!® Clip-On™ Mosquito Repellent is for you! OFF!® Clip-On™ Mosquito Repellent is a personal mosquito repellent you don’t spray on. A battery-operated fan circulates odorless repellent providing head-to-toe OFF!® protection from mosquitoes within minutes!

Both products have worked well for our family! I love that we can be together outside and not have to worry about mosquitoes! We encourage you to give these great new products a try!!

We received samples of the products mentioned above!

Biscotti Bites

We recently had the pleasure of sampling Biscotti Bites! Biscotti Bites are a mini-version of NONNI’S BISCOTTIS most scrumptious treat. These Biscotti Bites are rich in flavor, light and crunchy in texture, and delicately sweet!! And the convenient packaging make them the perfect on-the-go treat!!

New packaging for “Biscotti Bites,” makes it simple for us to enjoy a no-mess biscotti break anytime with friends and family. Changing small details like packaging can make a snack less messy, and easy for travel in a transportable snack bag. The flexibility and durability of the new structure allows us to bend and fold the bag effortlessly. The easy-to-use bag makes biscotti snacking effortless and convenient; just open and wrap back up!

Biscotti Bites are available in the following delectable flavors:

Classic Almond is crisp and crunchy, with the sweet flavor of almonds and just a hint of anise. This classic bite-size creation is rich in Tuscan tradition.

Almond Dark Chocolate is a classic almond biscotti dipped in gourmet dark chocolate; a modern tradition combining the delicate flavors of biscotti with the rich taste of the finest chocolate.

Caramel Milk Chocolate is light, filled with sweet creamy caramel and dipped in gourmet milk chocolate; an indulgent combination that is irresistible.

The grocery store packs are available in a new, fresh packaging, with the top selling flavors including Originali, Cioccolati, Decadence and Turtle Pecan. All varieties taste great but we are partial to the Turtle Pecan! A light crunchy cookie filled with the finest pecans available, blended with creamy caramel and dipped in gourmet milk chocolate. YUM!!

Nonni’s Biscotti encourages fans to take a break and enter The Great Biscotti Break Giveaway for a chance to win daily, weekly and monthly prizes! Each entry is entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win a trip for two on an Italian getaway to Rome, Florence and Lucca, the city where Nonni’s Biscotti originated. Each entry has a chance to win one of the four prizes. Daily winners are announced Monday through Friday and weekly winners announced Wednesdays at 3:00 PM EST during the official Biscotti Break Time; entries accepted through December 31, 2011 at www.Facebook.com/NonnisBiscotti.

Biscotti Bites are also great with your favorite coffee, glass of wine, or eating by itself. There are approximately 24 serving per package and prices are $3.49-$3.99! Biscotti Bites are now available at select stores, visit Nonni’s online to find a retailer near you. We encourage you to give them a try today!!

We received samples of the products mentioned above!

Hellmann's​® Build Your Perfect Sandwich Sweepstake​s

Chef Bobby Flay has teamed up with Hellmann's® to encourage sandwich lovers everywhere to share their passionate preferences for sandwich-making techniques. They want to know how you create your sandwich masterpieces... Do you spread your Hellmann's® Mayonnaise on one slice or both? Is the crust a must or does it get the cut?

All you have to do is go to Facebook.com/hellmanns to share your sandwich-making tips, tricks, techniques and secrets. You'll also have the opportunity to build your perfect sandwich and enter the Hellmann's® Build Your Perfect Sandwich Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes including a kitchen essentials bundle, grocery gift cards, and Hellmann's® products.

I was entered for a chance to win a Hellmann's® prize package in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place.

The Stocked Kitchen

We are faced with the Dinner time Dilemma at our house quite often!! Therefore, we are continually searching for ways to make this process easier. So, I was excited when we recently received a great, new, time-saving cookbook: The Stocked Kitchen by Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins to review!

The idea is simple: purchase the items on The Stocked Kitchen grocery list (it even comes with tear-out lists!) and have hundreds of delicious meals at your finger tips.

The Stocked Kitchen™ is the first complete meal creation system with only one standard list of groceries. If your kitchen is "Stocked" with these ingredients you will always have what you need to create any of the 300 delicious recipes found in this book. These recipes have been used for all of the authors' own dining needs, including meals for drop-in guests, special occasions, and every-night family dinners. The Stocked Kitchen encompasses all parts of the meal creation process from shopping, to storing, to cooking, to serving. The results are delicious, “guest worthy” meals made from real, basic ingredients.

Sarah and Stacey have proven The Stocked Kitchen™ system works. It has reduced their grocery bills, stress levels, trips to the market, and food waste. Create more delicious meals while removing the handcuffs of pre-planning. One grocery list, endless recipes!

This book is great! It's going to make our lives so much easier when we are back in school and rushing to get our little ones to all of their different sporting and school events!! I am taking the list with me to the grocery this week and have already picked out some favorite recipes that we can't wait to try!! If Dinner Time is a struggle at your house we encourage you pick this book up today!!!

Watch Sarah and Stacey talk about their fabulous cookbook here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TISpBzuMkDc.

We received a copy of the book mentioned above to review!

BENGAY Announces Partnershi​p with Olympian and Mother Dara Torres

We are excited to share the BENGAY® Brand has announced their partnership with twelve-time Olympic medalist, best-selling author and mother Dara Torres! Dara Torres, the fastest female swimmer and the first American swimmer to compete in five Olympic Games, has won a total of 12 Olympic medals. In 2008 and as a new mother at 41, Dara captured the hearts and minds of people of all ages in her comeback earning a silver medal in 2008 and continues her plans to compete in 2012 for her 6th Olympic Games. Talk about girl power!

As an on-going brand ambassador, Dara will help the brand promote a healthy and active lifestyle and recently assisted in the launch of the brand’s latest product, BENGAY® Cold Therapy, a product that combines the pain relieving power of menthol and the cooling benefits of PRO-COOL™ Technology to directly alleviate pain.

As a busy mom looking to stay fit and healthy, Torres leads an active and energetic lifestyle and act as champions of movement, making her a perfect fit the brand. With this in mind, BENGAY® worked with Dara to create a few lifestyle tips to help encourage and inspire active moms like you!

My ultimate secret to success: I’m often asked what my secret is to maintaining a rigorous training routine and my answer always seems to surprise people – recovery. Being older than most athletes doesn’t mean I have to train harder, but smarter. How do you do this? Conserve your energy. Make the most of your workout and then, let your body rest, disengage your mind and simply relax. It’s also a great excuse to see the latest movie or catch-up on your favorite reality shows. -

Be a champion of movement: Age may just be a number, but pain isn’t. While it is important to push yourself in your fitness routine and everyday life, it is just as important to treat pain properly and appropriately. Rest and stretching are great ways to combat muscle aches. However, when rest isn’t enough, try BENGAY® Cold Therapy, which provides a blast of cold and deep, penetrating relief, or BENGAY® Pain Relief + Massage, which contains unique applicator nubs to target pain directly. Both products will help you go about your day and live life without compromise.

I think therefore I can: Your home is a sanctuary, but it can also be a gym. When squeezing in a workout seems impossible, think again. A favorite trick I share with my fans – use canned vegetables to add extra oomph to arm curls and overhead extensions or, while watching your favorite TV show, challenge yourself to do push-ups, sit-ups and squats during commercials.

We received samples of the product listed above!