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!

Litter-Robot Review

If you've read our about us page you know about our cats Z & Z. Well there is one thing I really dislike about cats, and that is cleaning the litter box. Most of the time E has done this because I've been pregnant but getting him to clean the cat box is like pulling teeth most days and I don't like blood. Thankfully we just received a wonderful new item to review. That's right, the Litter-Robot has taken care of all of our cat box cleaning needs and we are in heaven.
The Litter-Robot is really easy to use. You'll need to buy clumping litter to go inside and have plastic bags for the try underneath. The way it works is that the Robot has a sensor and senses when your cat is inside the box. When your cat is done it waits for a few minutes and then, like magic, the globe begins to turn. Inside the magic globe is a screen. The unused litter falls through the screen while the used clumps stay on top and then fall through a hole at the bottom (what was the top when not in use). The used litter lands in the bag beneath the globe and then you change the bag and add a little more litter (about once a week for our two cats).
I can't tell you how much fighting and frustration this has saved our family. My other favorite thing is that the kids won't play in this litter box (hey, it's just a big sandbox right) because they don't like that it moves and this saves me a lot of worry with all the little ones. I'm so thankful to Litter-Robot for allowing me to share their great product! This is a wonderful gift for anyone that loves cats, or for yourself. You'll save time, money, and a lot of dirty jobs when you get one of your own!

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.

Piczzle Puzzle Reivew & Giveaway

Recently B has learned to do harder puzzles. He has gotten really good at doing traditional puzzles with about thirty pieces.

When Piczzle sent us a custom puzzle to review I immediately handed it over to B to see how he did. I was amazed at how quickly he was able to complete the puzzle and how much he enjoyed seeing faces he recognized on the pieces.

I have also been impressed at the high quality of these pieces. They are in no means wood but they are a very sturdy cardboard and will last for a long time. As you can tell the quality of the picture is wonderful and it came with a matching box to store it in.

Piczzle has generously offered to give one Kerrific reader a personalized puzzle of their very own. To enter please use the form below.

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.

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Saving Saturday - A Long Week

We didn't get much this week but I had to get wrapping paper while it was on sale. I've got to get back to shopping soon because we're starting to run out of things, like dish soap, but it has been so busy with school I haven't found the time.

Total Spent: $1.17

Total Saved:  $56.18 (98%)

Christmas at EdenFantasys *Adult*

If you haven't been to EdenFantasys lately you really need to go check it out. They are adding new lines and inventory faster than I can tell you about them. There are so many wonderful gift ideas for this holiday season.

If you house is anything like mine during the holidays one of the best presents you can give your spouse, and yourself, is some stress free couple time.EdenFantasys makes that so simple. There is no finding time to get to the adult store without the children, just a few quiet moments on the computer and you're good to go.

Your package will arrive in a few short weeks and no one will be the wiser. EdenFantasys packages are all from "WebMerchants"  in a plain white or brown box.

EdenFantasys is so much more than sex toys. They just added a whole bunch of new outfits including some awesome club clothes. They have a beautiful yellow shirt that I can't wait to get once it's in stock. They are also adding a makeup and bath products. This includes everything to fill your shaving, bath, skincare, makeup, and perfume needs.

Remember, there is also a free product with every order and they always have awesome specials for Facebook friends and fans. Happy Holidays!

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!

Stitching & Frames

B's Stocking

Many of you probably do not know about a hobby that I love. This is needle work. Although I do not have the time to stitch that I have in the past, I do still very much enjoy it and have made a point to create a piece for each of my children.  I have made each of them a personalized stocking and a birth announcement cross stitch. Once I have put in the hours required to complete one of these projects, one stocking will take me about thirty hours, I want to make sure they are preserved so they will last.

It is not necessary with stockings but with my other stitch works part of this preservation process is framing the piece.  You can easily purchase a standard frame at the local craft store but many times it is much nicer if you invest in a custom frame. The longer I spend on a piece the more likely I am to do this. Although custom framing can be expensive I have found that you can often find coupons or other sales to help make it more affordable and it certainly helps complete a piece. I also love custom framing because it allows me to put my personality into the frame just as I do with each piece I stitch. 

I’m currently working on Baby D’s stocking and his birth announcement piece. I can’t wait to show them to you when they are finished.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog for custom framing nyc and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Shaving

Winter and I have a love/hate relationship. One reason for this is that I usually avoid shaving because it is too cold. This is good in some ways because it saves us money on razor blades but at the same point not shaving does have some down sides.

One down side is that my son has decided I am a monkey. It was quite funny actually, we were on our way to a Thanksgiving celebration and B wanted his drink so I turned around to hand it to him. When I did so he made the comment that "Mom, your arms have hair" to which I replied, "Yes, B, I do." His final statement, "You're a monkey." It was terribly funny at the time.

Now I don't normally shave my arms, that takes too much time, but our conversation did lead me to wonder what my son would think if he saw my "winter legs".  He was very excited when he thought that anyone with hair on their arms was a monkey, that’s everyone at our house except Baby D according to B, but I’m not sure I appreciate the title. Maybe I need to rethink my winter shaving policy. What rules of shaving do you live by?

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog about shaving cream and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

Christmas Messages - For Your Spouse

You might remember my Love Messaging post I did this summer. With the holidays approaching I felt it was time for a Christmas edition. Sending a text message, email or simply leaving a note for your spouse is an easy way to brighten their day. There are some awesome message ideas out there. Here are just a few of my favorite.

• I've got something special in the sack for you.
• Can I take your picture? (Why?) Because I want to show Santa exactly what I want for Christmas.
• Even Santa doesn't make candy as sweet as you.

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...

Cosmetic Dentistry

Going to the dentist is not my favorite thing. Partially because my parents insisted on cosmetic dentistry when I was little. I am missing some teeth so the dentist had the opportunity to completely rearrange my mouth.

Needless to say, this was not pleasant for me. It involved years of braces, weekly dental visits, reshaping of my teeth and many other tedious procedures. At one point they even gave me some special headgear to make my lips appear larger.

Was it worth it, for me not really. My teeth were straight but are now crooked again due to an allergy to my retainer that made my mouth swell. This means I'm right back where I started which is very frustrating after my almost 10 years of treatment.

Don't get me wrong, cosmetic dentistry can be a great benefit to some. I would love to have beautiful teeth. My advice, make sure you're not allergic to the plastic retainer before you let it anywhere near your mouth. And do not subject your children to unnecessary dental work, they may end up like me and have more serious problems as an adult because they really do not want to go back.

I am participating in a blogger campaign by Bucks2Blog and Cosmetic Dentist NYC and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

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!

Wordless Wednesday: For Uncle AL

Wonderful Toddler Christmas Idea

If you still need a great Christmas idea for your toddler you have to check out these awesome chairs.They look super simple to make and I absolutely love that they would be easy to disassemble and wash. Do you have awesome gift giving plans? We'd love to hear about them!

Source: Uploaded by user via Kerrific on Pinterest

Stay Tuned By: Lauren Clark

If your looking for a dramatic book about life in a newsroom Stay Tuned may be just what you need. Lauren Clark does an awesome job keeping you on the edge of your seat through this novel about what is going on behind the camera.

Melissa is a TV producer who intervenes when her news anchors start a fist fight on live TV. After firing them both Melissa steps in to do the job herself and does an excellent job until everything heads south. Her husband is never home, her mother becomes more than the nursing home can handle and she's fairly certain that she has a new stalker.

To find out more about Melissa make sure you Stay Tuned!

As part of this special promotional extravaganza sponsored by Novel Publicity, the price of the Stay Tuned eBook edition has dropped to just 99 cents this week. What’s more, by purchasing this fantastic book at an incredibly low price, you can enter to win many awesome prizes, including lots of Amazon gift cards (up to $100 in amount) and 5 autographed copies of the book. Be sure to enter before the end of the day on Friday, December 2nd, so you don’t miss out.  

To Win the Prizes:

1. Purchase your copy of Stay Tuned for just 99 cents on Amazon or Barnes & Noble (You’ll need it for the big contest on Friday) 2. Fill-out the form on Novel Publicity to enter for the prizes 3. Visit today’s featured event; you may win an autographed copy of the book or a $50 gift card!  

...And I can win too!

Over 100 bloggers are participating in this gigantic event, and there are plenty of prizes for us too. The blogger who receives the most votes in the traffic-breaker poll will win a $100 gift card as well. So when you visit Novel Publicity’s site to fill-out the contest entry form, don’t forget to say that I referred you, so I can get a point in the poll.  

The Featured Events include:

Monday, Radio Interview with Novel Publicity! We’re kicking-off on the Novel Publicity Free Advice blog. We interviewed Lauren on our radio show Sunday night and have embedded the full podcast and blogged about its highlights. Give it a listen and then leave a comment on the blog post. This is a great chance to get to know more about this fun and bubbly author. One commenter will win an autographed copy of Stay Tuned. Don’t forget to enter for the other contest prizes while you’re over there! 

Tuesday, Twitter sharing contest! A tweet is tiny, only 140 characters. But on Tuesday, it could win you $50. Send the following tweet across the twittersphere, and you just may win a $50 Amazon gift card. An autographed copy of Stay Tuned is also up for grabs. The winners will be announced Wednesday morning. Here’s the tweet: Take a break from the holiday frenzy, and read Stay Tuned. It's fast, fun, and reduced to just 99 cents! http://ow.ly/7zA1e #whirlwind 

Wednesday, Google+ sharing contest! Yup, there’s yet another awesome opportunity to win a $50 Amazon gift card, and this time it just takes a single click! Visit Google+ and share Emlyn Chand’s most recent post (you’ll see the Stay Tuned book cover included with it). On Thursday morning, one lucky sharer will be $50 richer. An autographed copy of Stay Tuned is also up for grabs. Two chances to win with just one click! How about that? 

Thursday, Facebook sharing contest! Stop by Novel Publicity’s Facebook page and share their latest post (you’ll see the Stay Tuned book cover included with it). It’s ridiculously easy to win! On Friday morning, one lucky sharer will be $50 richer. An autographed copy of Stay Tuned is also up for grabs.

Friday, special contest on the author’s site! Are you ready for some more fun? Take a picture of yourself with your copy of Stay Tuned either in paperback or on an eReading device, tag Lauren Clark’s Facebook page, and you can enter to win one of three Amazon gift cards! A $100 prize will go to the most creative photo, $50 to the best BFF photo, and $50 to the photo with the most people in it. An autographed copy of Stay Tuned is also up for grabs. If you need help learning how to tag a photo, you can visit Lauren’s Facebook page for detailed instructions.  

Remember, it’s all about the books!

Christmas Tree

Source: ginger-and-garlic.blogspot.com via Kerrific on Pinterest

It's almost time for Christmas but here at the Kerr house we don't get our tree until about a week before Christmas so until then I like to find fun ways to celebrate the holidays. This little Christmas tree is just too cute! I can't wait to use it at our holiday party!

Mail Friendly Gift Idea

It can be so hard to so hard to find the perfect gifts for those you have to mail gifts to. With family spread out clear across the country we often spend more on mailing gifts than on the gifts themselves. This year I have decided I am only sending gift cards, that I can slip inside their Christmas card, to these family members.

This works so well for us. I don't have to worry about making a trip to the post office to mail packages. I don't have to buy boxes, packing tape, or wrapping paper. I make a quick trip to the local Dollar Store for a stack of cards and then stop by Plastic Jungle to get some awesome gift cards at great prices!

Plastic Jungle has awesome discounts on gift cards for the whole family. You can get both physical gift cards (with free shipping) or gift codes to use online. All the gift cards are discounted up to 35%. The choice is yours! The savings is unbeatable! Go check it out today!

Things to Remember

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Learning to Read the Label and No Water

This week we have been working on finishing some repairs in our downstairs bathroom. Part of this involved moving a drain line so we could finish the ceiling. E made sure he had all the pieces so he could complete the project as quickly as possible. We knew we were having guests over for dinner and we needed to have water by then.

So we worked hard and the pipe was all together in plenty of time. I came upstairs and started to cook dinner and then realized that I didn't have all the clean dishes I needed so I went down to ask E how long it would be before we had water. We had finished the pipes about ten minutes previous and when I as he sits down and begins to read the back of the glue bottle. The result, 2 hours. It was awful!

We still had friends for dinner but I had to change plans really fast so I used less pans. And then after dinner was about an hour late, we were finally able to turn on the water so we could wash the kids.

Next time I will be reading the bottle before I let him start any project that involves turning off the water or we'll be hiring someone like we did with the water heater repair.

I am participating in a blogger campaign for Bucks2Blog about plumbing repair and was compensated. However, the views and opinions are my own.

We've Adopted!

We've been looking for the perfect second dog for a while now and we finally decided to adopt B3. B3 is a Border Collie, German Shepard, Husky mix according to his paperwork. He is about a year old and is fitting right into our family. We all love him dearly and we are slowly working on the few problems he has had. B3 was turned over to the local humane society because he refused to eat and the family did not want to deal with it. His foster says it was a hard couple of days as she introduced him to food that was actually good for him, they had been feeding him scraps and other non-nutritious food, and we haven't had any problems since he came to live with us. We look forward to having B3 be part of our family for many years and sharing many stories with you about him. We are so thankful for the wonderful people who helped him find us this Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!