Blog Bash Christmas Winners

Thank you to all who participated! We had a wonderful turnout. 

Winners:

Baby 1: Tanaya Syx

Baby 2: Ashleigh Walls

House: Angela Michels

Kids: Miranda Sherman

Mom: Mary Jacobowitz

Dad: April G

Grab A Scab Review

There is nothing I hate worse than mending. Ok, maybe there are a few things but not many. This is why when you look in my sewing room, yes I have a whole room dedicated to sewing, there are THREE large boxes full of mending. Many of these items belong to E since he goes through pants faster than I can wash them some days but the boys are quickly catching up.

I was so excited when I found Grab A Scab! My hope is that I never have to do traditional mending again.

Scabs are essentially no sew, no iron clothing patches. They are designed to cover holes, or just add extra layers, to those easily warn spots in clothing.

We were sent some scabs to try and so far I am impressed. I was a little disappointed in the size of the scabs I received as they did not cover some of the holes I wanted them to but the ones I put them on are holding up well. Of course we're in the middle of finals so the "mended" pants are somewhere in the middle of a laundry pile but so far they've each been washed two or three times and are holding up well.

There are just a few things I would love to see with Grab A Scab. First, I would love to see more color/pattern choices and have some of them be more blendable, so you can put them on nicer pants/shirts. I'd also love to see more, especially larger, sizes. Heck, if you can come up with scabs that I can put on my husband's work pants you'll be my hero!

All around I think this is the best new way I've found to get through my mending pile and I'm sure excited to have a new option. Maybe now I can keep up with the demand.

Exederm Review

I have used Exederm products all my life but I have just recently been introduced to their baby line. It has been wonderful to see that the excellence I have come to expect from their adult products is also found in their baby products. I have been so pleased that Exederm cares as much for my children's skin as I do.

There is so much I love about this set but probably my favorite piece is the baby bath. Because we make our own cloth wipe solution I have had the chance to use it extensively and I love that I have had no rash problems while using this baby bath in my solution. Because my boys all have sensitive skin this is a big deal at our house. We have also been using the baby bath during bath time and although the big boys were disappointed that it did not make as many bubbles they sure did have a fun time looking for the hiding bubbles through bath time. I also loved the ending result which was clean, but not dry, skin.

Another big bonus is that I can share these great products with my kids and not smell like "baby" because they are fragrance free! This also means these would be some awesome stocking stuffers for any mom or baby. Happy Shopping!

jYOUlry Review

One of my very favorite pastimes is reading. If you suddenly notice I've disappeared for a day or two it most likely means that I've found a book and I just can't put it down. Recently I've had the chance to review a photo bookmark from jYOUlry. Not only is it practical but it is also extremely beautiful and I love showing it off to all my friends.

The pictures of my bookmark just don't do it justice. You have to really see these pieces to appreciate their beauty. The bookmark was super simple to crate, just send your photo, and it arrived quickly for a custom order. This bookmark would make a beautiful gift any book lover would be proud to have.

There are so many choices over at jYOUlry that you have to go check them out. There is still time to order if you want your products for Christmas so head on over to finish your shopping today!

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.

Swaddle Designs Review

With three kids we go through more blankets than I know what to do with some days. The big boys are always either cold or having accidents and D drools all over everything so we end up changing his bedding at least once a day. Recently we were sent a Swaddle Duo set of blankets from Swaddle Designs to add to our blanket collection and I have been absolutely thrilled with them.

Although my boys are a bit to big, and rebellious, to swaddle, these blankets are a wonderful size and are used almost every day. I love that the Swaddle Duo set comes with both a flannel and an openweave cotton blanket so that you are prepared for any weather, or any change in temperature throughout the day.

As you can see the blankets were large enough to swaddle even six month old D. The swaddle job didn't last for long but I am able to swaddle him which works great for feeding time especially.

D's favorite way to use the cotton blanket is as a cuddle buddy. He loves to curl up with it next to him in bed. This has made this blanket a winner in our books.

The Swaddle Duo is the perfect set for gift giving for new babies. Make sure you check them out today as this would make an awesome Christmas gift!

Plasma Car Review

If you have not yet heard about the Plasma Car you have got to check this out. The Plasma Car is a children's ride on toy that runs exclusively on kid-power. The Plasma Car is so kid friendly that even C can maneuver it successfully. We have had our Plasma Car for about a month and the only thing I don't like is that I have two kids and only one car.

The first thing I loved about the Plasma Car was that it is super easy to assemble. It took E just minutes to get the steering wheel and wheels attached so the kids could try it out. As you can see, B was a bit over anxious to get everything put together.

Once we had it put together it took a little bit for the kids to understand that you just have to turn the wheel to move the car but they did enjoy it once they had it figured out. As you can see, E has also had an awesome time on the Plasma Car. Some day's  I'm really not sure who enjoys it more.

Although the Plasma Car is wonderful there are a few safety tips you need to know. First is that the Plasma Car is only meant to be used on flat surfaces. The second is that the weight limit is 120 lbs on uneven surfaces or 220 lbs on smooth surfaces. With those considerations in mind I highly recommend the Plasma Car to anyone who wants an awesome ride on toy without batteries!

Design With Vinyl Review

Part of the fun of moving into a new house is having the opportunity to decorate it.  We are so excited to be able to paint, hang pictures and do so many other things that we could never do in a rental.

When Design With Vinyl contacted me about reviewing their products I was so excited! I have a whole list of things I want to put on the walls in various rooms in our new home. I was able to pick out a few of my favorites from their website and I am so excited to get them on my walls.

My favorite thing about Design with Vinyl's website is that every option comes in many different sizes and colors. This was so helpful in getting exactly what I want for my home.

My pieces arrived quickly and they look wonderful! I'm so excited to get them on the wall but I have to wait until we can get it painted, hopefully over the Holiday break, and then I will show you all my pictures. I've held the pieces in place and they are the perfect size. I'm especially excited about the large piece I chose to go on the big blank wall in our family room with our family pictures. It's going to be awesome.

Design With Vinyl has choices for every type of decor. I love their holiday pieces and many of there theme room pieces too. Make sure you go check them out for all your decorating needs.

Udderly Smooth Review

Winter is the absolute worst for dry skin! At our house the biggest problem with dry skin lies in B's feet. They crack and peel and of course he has to pick at them so they bleed and he is constantly complaining that his feet hurt. To top things off he is not terribly fond of lotion because it makes his feet slippery and he falls down as he runs through the house.

When Udderly Smooth sent us their lotions to try the first place they went was on B's feet. After about 2 weeks the results were amazing. I wish my before and after pictures would have turned out because his feet are almost as soft as Baby D's. We've started just putting the foot cream on every night and it is working wonderfully!

The next place we tried Udderly Smooth was on my back. When I bundle up to go to school my sweaters often make my back and arms itch. Then when I put lotion on they get greasy and I break out. With Udderly Smooth this hasn't been nearly as big of a problem. The moisturizing lotion especially leaves you feeling moisturized but not slippery.

Udderly Smooth would make a great stocking stuffer for just about anyone as it works well and has little to no scent. Check it out today and head over to win some during Blog Bash Christmas!

Loveable Labels Review

With toddlers loosing things seems like a constant state of being. Between work, school, home and the babysitter if I can find what I need it seems like a miracle! Today I spent almost three hours looking for my psychology book, it's still missing and I know I had it last week.

At my house I have to label everything because I never know were it will end up or who will be returning it to me. I have used just about everything to make sure our name stays on things but recently I was given a sample of Lovable Labels to try and they are awesome!

I took the opportunity to label all of our bottles and sippy cups. You would be amazed at how quickly they disappear at our house. I knew that since we were traveling for both Thanksgiving and Christmas that I had better either do something or head to the store and buy a dozen more cups and bottles.

These labels worked perfectly. All of Thanksgiving if a random child was carrying around our cups any adult knew exactly who to return it to. It was wonderful! After 3 days we came home with all of our cups and bottles. Now if only I had enough to label the silverware...

Plow & Hearth Review

As we moved, I knew there were some things that I was going to need for our new house. There are three major stipulations when I shop for household items. The first is that it has to be high quality, I know that we're going to be living here for a long time and that I have children so things need to be made to last. My second stipulation is that they fit my personality, we just bought our first home, I want to make it mine. And the last thing is that it has to fit in our budget, or I need to be able to make it fit in our budget.

When I found Plow & Hearth I was thrilled. I remember my mother shopping at Plow & Hearth and although our tastes are very different completely opposite I still found so many things I would love to have.

I was given the opportunity to review some Energy Efficient Curtains and they are great. The one problem we have had is that they are not quite wide enough for our window. This is totally normal because our house has these crazy 7-9 foot wide windows that no curtains fit over so I'm going to add some decorative panels on the sides.

Other than that these are wonderful curtains. I love that they come in different lengths so I was able to get the ones that fit my short house. I also love the color. They are very neutral but will be beautiful with my room once I get it painted. These curtains are also very good at keeping the cold out and have made a huge difference in the temperature of our room.

I highly recommend checking out Plow & Hearth for your home decor and gift giving needs this holiday season. You won't be disappointed!

Danna O'Shee Review

We go through more socks and underwear at this house than I know what to do with most days. Between the kids growing out of them, the dogs eating them, and my going through 5 different sizes every nine months it seems like I'm always on the lookout for good socks and underwear.

I was so excited when I found Danna O'Shee! They not only have everything I need to care for my family's underclothing needs but they also have great prices and awesome customer service!

The one thing I wish Danna O'Shee carried that they don't is infant/toddler sizes but everything else they have covered. Their sock selection alone is absolutely wonderful! E is very picky about his socks but they have his favorite brand for about half of what I pay at our local store.

Danna O'Shee sent us some wonderful products to review. I got some awesome underclothing, sorry you don't get to see it but this is me wearing it, that I love so much I wash it multiple times a week just so I can wear it. They also sent a sweatshirt that is still a little big for B but with how he's growing I know it will fit in no time. And a shirt for E that is the most awesome color of blue ever. I think it's his new favorite because every time I ask him to put it on so I can get a picture he tells me it's in the laundry.

I highly encourage you to check out Danna O'Shee and see what you can find. They have lots of practical stocking stuffers which are my favorite kind.

Happy Holidays!

Blog Bash Christmas!

Welcome To Blog Bash Christmas! We have some awesome prizes here at Kerrific. Please take a look and then use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. Good Luck & Happy Holidays!

Package #1: Baby

Exederm Sample Pack - Review
Tommee Tippee 3 Pack Bottles- Review
Bambo-Nature Diapers - Review
The Peanut Shell Shopping Cart Cover - Review

Total Value: $159.94

Package #2: Baby

Swaddle Designs Swaddle Duo - Review
I See Me Personalized Book - Review
Udderly Smooth Sample Kit - Review
Breathable Baby Crib Liner - Review

Total Value: $119.74

Package #3: House

Design With Vinyl Gift Card - Review
Eatsmart Bathroom Scale - Review
Plow & Hearth Gift Card - Review

Total Value: $124.95

 


Package #4: Kids

Grab A Scab Gift Card - Review
Snack Attack Game by ThinkFun - Review
Plasma Car - Review
Holly Jolly Gift Pack from Lovable Labels - Review

Total Value: $129.97

  

 

Package #5: Men

Origional Line Filp Flop from KinderSoles
Bottle, Sling & Recepie Book from Blender Bottle - Review
Sunscreen from Skintactix - Review
Six Bags Cobra Corn - Review

Total Value: $101.95

Package #6: Women

Danna O'Shee Gift Card - Review
jYOUlry Accessory of Choice- Review
Sunscreen from Skintactix - Review
Two Soaps from Sweet Natural Soaps - Review

Tommee Tippee Review

The Kerr household discovered Tommee Tippee sippy cups when B was very little and have been using them ever sense. When school started this semester we fought with Baby D to find a bottle he would take. Tommee Tippee was one that we tried. Although it was not his favorite it was one of the very few that he would drink from. Now that Baby D has been taking bottles longer he has gotten much better about the Tommee Tippee bottle. As you can see he is currently taking it without any problems.

There are some things that I, as a mom, love about the Tommee Tippee bottle. The biggest thing is its wide neck. I love this for pouring milk into the bottle or adding formula. I had never used a wide mouth bottle before Baby D and I do like them for this reason.

Tommee Tippee is a wonderful company that makes some awesome products! Thanks for sponsoring Tommee Tippee!

Cobra Corn Review

Cobra Corn is a unique popcorn invented by a woman raised in India to share her favorite flavors with her son while she lived in the United States. Cobra Corn is not only special because of the flavor, it is also quite healthy. It has no artificial flavoring, coloring, or preservatives. And for those of you with other health concerns, popcorn is cholesterol and gluten-free.

We were luck enough to try Cobra Corn at our house and it certainly was different. I was not a fan but E really loved it. Give it a try and let me know what you think.

Breathable Bedding Review

Any mom can tell you that putting your kids to bed at night brings a whole new set of worries. One of those worries shouldn't be your baby getting hurt by their crib bedding or by them getting hurt on their bed. Breathable Baby has worked hard to help ease this worry by creating Breathable Mesh Crib Liners.

Having been able to try a set of these bumpers I was very impressed. The only thing I don't like about these bumpers is the small hole at each end on my crib. I do however love them other than that. These bumpers are not only beautiful but very functional.

I tried these bumpers myself and it is amazing how well you can breath through them. This was very amazing to me because Baby D loves to curl up in the corner of his crib. I have wanted to use bumpers because I often have to unwedge his arms or legs but at the same point I don't want him hurt by the bumper either. The breathable bumpers are perfect for him because they hold tight to the crib edge and he can breath through them if he gets stuck in a corner. As you can see he is also quite happy with this arrangement. He's safely in the middle now but we'll see where he is in the morning.

These bumpers are wonderful and I highly suggest them for any family. Make sure you check out all the awesome colors! 

EatSmart Bathroom Scale Review

Having a good bathroom scale can be good or bad depending on your feelings about your weight. I know when I'm pregnant it is the last thing I want to see. Now that I'm trying to loose weight my EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale helps me keep track of how I'm doing.



 The very first thing I loved about this scale is that it is beautiful! I used to hid the old scale in a closet because I didn't want anyone to see it. Because this one is so pretty I don't feel like I have to do that so I can keep track of my weight better.

Another thing I love about this scale is that you do not have to tap it on. This makes it super easy to weigh the kids because it takes just a second to do rather than having to wait for it to get ready.

The last thing I love is the large numbers. As you can tell, you can easily read these numbers when standing up because they are large and well lit. It also holds the number for just a few seconds after you step off allowing you to check your weight then if needed.

If you're looking for an awesome new bathroom scale to help you out after the holidays this would be a great choice!

Blender Bottle Reivew

Blender Bottle is an interesting idea that allows you to use a whisk inside a cup without getting your fingers dirty. The whisk is a little ball that stays in the cup so you can add whatever you would like and mix it up. They also have slings for the Blender Bottle so you can carry it with you easily.

I gave E the assignment of trying this when he made dinner, so please excuse the messy kitchen in the background. We were having eggs so I figured it should work well. And work it did. These eggs were beautifully whipped within just a few shakes. This works well for so many things including mixing drinks (works great on formula), sauces (gravy), and marinades. The main problem we had with the Blender Bottle was that you cannot mix things like pancake batter or it can explode (it expands too much). Other than that we love our bottle and I'm sure we will be able to find many other things to use it for.

As a side note, the Blender Bottle is dishwasher safe so cleanup is easy.

*Disclaimer: I was sent this product free of charge for a fair and honest review.

I See Me Book

Because this is Baby D's first Christmas I have been on the lookout for some very special surprises. When I found I See Me! I knew their My Very Merry Christmas Board Book needed to be one of them.

Our book was super easy to make. I had to put in a few names and that was about it. After ordering, the book arrived very quickly and it is even more beautiful than the pictures.

This book measures 6" square and has 20 beautiful pages, each with D's name on it. I love how the pictures are bright and look like they've been hand pieced. The other thing that I love is that this is a sturdy board book.


This is a certainly going to be a keepsake gift that will last a lifetime. This however is not the only book available. Make sure you go check out all the other personalized books at I See Me!

*Disclosure: This product was provided to me at no charge for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.

Snack Attack Game Review

 With three little boys we are always looking for fun family games that everyone can play. Snack Attack has become just that for our family. Snack Attack is produced by ThinkFun.

Snack attack is a matching game where everyone takes turns to make a very interesting "pizza". We have had so much fun playing that the boys just do not want to stop.

 The rules of the game state that you should have the head chef turn the "ingredient tower" and fill the spots. Then everyone looks and shouts out what matches they have and the first one to claim the card gets it. We played a little differently, sense C doesn't talk, and just went around the circle of ingredients. I would ask, "what is this?" and then after they told me, "who needs ___ for their pizza?". It worked really well and the boys had lots of fun matching. We also learned some new foods, like peanuts and green peppers.

Altogether this is a very fun game and could really work for most any age. I would suggest that an older child or adult is the head chef as you do need to push slightly on the ingredient tower or you get cards stuck in the bottom. This is not hard, I just found the boys liked to try to lift it up which I think was what created the problem. This would be a great gift this holiday season. Go check out this and all the other fun games at ThinkFun!

Bambo-Nature Review

It's time for Blog Bash Christmas to begin. This year I have so many great sponsors I was able to put together some awesome packages. As we approach the giveaway I will be introducing you to each of them. I encourage you to visit their shops, become their Facebook fans, follow them on twitter and show them some sponsor love so you are ready to enter this great giveaway.

Today I have the opportunity to introduce you to Bambo-Nature. 

Bamboo-Nature is a great company that makes disposable diapers with that are 80% biodegradable. This makes them much more eco-friendly than normal disposable diapers.

Although we Kerrs really love cloth diapers with 3 kids using them there are times where cloth is simply not an option. One of these times is when we go to grandma's house because she will not touch cloth let alone allow us to wash them at her house. Having said this I am always looking for a great way to diaper my kids when we can't use cloth and I think Bambo-Nature offers a good alternative.

I will start by telling you about the only problem I had, that was the fact that these are measured in kg on the package. This was not a big deal as when you order the weight is listed in pounds and the packages are all different colors so it is easy to tell what belongs to who. Another bonus for those of you with multiple kids is that the size of the diaper is written in easy to read print across the bum of the diaper. This makes it super easy when they are in the diaper bag, or when your children so kindly empty all the diapers out of their original bags.

Below are pictures of C & D in their diapers. C is right in the middle of his size range and as you can tell the diaper fits wonderfully. D is closer to the bottom end so his diaper looks a little big but it still fits snugly and we had no leaks with either diaper. B also wore some of C's diapers (sorry there isn't a picture). He is at the very top of the size range and again the diaper fit well and we had no problem with leaking.

 

 

 We had a great experience with our Bambo-Nature diapers. I highly recommend them to any mom who wants to help the environment but can't do cloth for one reason or another. They have great customer service and a wonderful product. Make sure you also follow them on Facebook and twitter to hear all the latest information.