Embracing a Healthy Family

Womentorz and Etsy Shop Showcase



  


This is my tribute to the wonderful women of Womentorz and Etsy seller entrepreneurs who try to make a little extra spending money or use their sales to live off of. 


I have my store on Zazzle so I know how nice the extra here and there means.  With that, I want to use this space to promote unique, special or great products.  Know one that should be added, let me know!


Scroll down below for the Etsy Shop spotlights!




WOMENTORZ Spotlight




Womentorz™ is a marketplace of the latest inventions made by women where each inventor has their own storefront.  Visitors are given a wonderful place to find unique gifts and interesting gadgets that solve problems in daily life in one, easy to navigate online forum.  Every product listed is supporting a network of creative women and sustaining their independence.

Womentorz™
 provides a user friendly, membership-based website which allows women inventors to sell their products directly to consumers, thereby eliminating cost and dependency on retail distribution. Each member is given their own storefront with multiple promotional tools built in to really showcase their product.  The visitor is able to purchase the product either on the inventor's own website that will pop up in a separate window, by phone or email.  
We've done the legwork for members! Their product will not be thrown in with hundreds or thousands of others hoping to be found.  We provide one on one marketing that's outside the box and unlimited while a member.  Every inventor works hard to bring their invention to life.  We give the invention the exposure it deserves!


I don't understand why Blogger is giving me such a hard time with these posts so starting with Goddess Box and Grill Charms, I'm writing a separate post and linking it here.


Goddess Box and Grill Charms
Kt Steppers









Ficklets


Do you struggle to get your child to wear their eyeglasses? Kids think eyeglasses are geeky. Ficklets makes them Hip & Cool. Introducing Ficklets, the first interchangeable eyewear charm hugger, designed to adorn eyeglasses with a fun, fresh twist to help kids feel comfortable in their glasses and make the whole experience more enjoyable. Another reason for Ficklets? Prescription eyeglasses are expensive. Ficklets give tired, old eyeglasses a quick, affordable update. Best part, your child will find the "eye-popping" designs irresistible. ~PATENT DESIGN

"I did receive the Ficklets, and I love them." Dr. Alaina T. - Eye Doctor, NJ

"... love, love, love them…several of my OD friends are wanting to carry them now too." Dr. Kreslyn B. - Optometrics Dr., GA

"You are my hero! Your Ficklets are THE one thing that makes my four-year-old WANT to wear her glasses! She is nearly legally blind, and even though they help her tremendously, she doesn't always cooperate with me about wearing them. But now, thanks to her tiaras and ladybugs, she is always willing to put 'em on!!! THANK YOU!!!!" Jennifer C.H. - NJ (via Facebook).


At only $5.98, you can purchase them here.




Papillon Baby Bath Ring Seat



The Papillon is a soft baby bath ring tested and approved by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If your baby is sitting up on his own and has outgrown his infant tub, this product is exactly what he needs to play freely in the water while while you wash him safely.
Designed by a chiropractor, The Papillion's revolutionary butterfly shape prevents baby from tipping over in the tub. It lets baby “float” around the bathtub and reach for bath toys freely!
Simply tie the Papillon around baby's waist and let the fun begin!





What makes the Papillon a great alternative to cold, hard plastic baby bath seats?






  • The Papillon develops your baby's sense of independence
  • The Papillon enhances baby's motor skills and sense of balance
  • The Papillon supports your baby even when he tries to stand up
  • The Papillon outlasts a traditional bath seat
  • Made of gentle fabric, the Papillon is soft and comfortable against baby’s sensitive skin
  • The Papillon lets you bathe all of your baby’s body with ease
  • The Papillon lets you easily bathe two children or twins at a time
  • The Papillon is super easy to clean
  • The Papillon is light, foldable and portable


Read our Papillon baby bath ring product review:


"We love the Papillon! The bathtub became a safe playground for my son, and I could rest assured he’d be safe while splashing around in the water. I definitely recommend this product" - Review by Mimi


"I purchased the papillon for my daughter and loved it so much that I have bought it as a shower gift for 2 other people!! This is a wonderful product!!" - Review by Maia


"I was extremely skeptical about this bath ring, but when I remembered what a pain it was getting my older children in and out of the classic plastic bath seats, I figured it was worth a shot. Needless to say, I am no longer a skeptic. I love it!! I’ve used it at least a dozen times now, and have yet to see my little boy have any trouble with it. He was a bit unsure the first time, but he soon realized that he could scoot around and even flop on his belly and kick his feet. He is all smiles in the tub now. I highly recommend this product!" - Review by Denise
Price: $39.99 to purchase, click here.



The Breast Chek Kit






Do you really know how to perform a Breast Self Exam?We can show you how! 


The Breast Chek Kit is a 4 piece self breast examination kit consisting of the "Patented" Breast Chek Shirt a unique reusable knit spandex & nylon shirt with a superb fit for any breast size from an A cup to KK cup and above. A fabric maker, an annual calendar and instruction card are also included.


The size of the diagram depends on the size of your breast. The fit of shirt allows for the natural sag in the breast tissue allowing you to take the exam standing or lying down. The diagram is also raised slightly for the visually impaired.


The Breast Chek Kit is available in Spanish & French. And, while rare, men do get breast cancer. We have a special shirt for men in darker colors. E-mail us for more information on the product for men or for the product in other languages.


The purpose of the shirt is to teach you how to perform an accurate breast self exam by allowing you to trace and target any lumps in the breast tissue and lymph node area under the arm pit. 




The shirt forms to fit the breast like a second skin and features an embedded traceable diagram knitted into the garment, ensuring all of the breast tissue and lymph node areas under the arm pit are covered. By following the diagram with your fingers, you will learn how to accurately perform a self breast exam.




Should any lumps be felt, the  unique fabric marker included, allows you to write directly on the shirt targeting the area where the lump was first felt. By  targeting and tracking  you can easily show your physician precisely where a suspected lump was located.  Using the annual calendar to record the date of your exam,  any changes, or questions you might have for your physician, helps you take more responsibility for your breast health.




Until there is a CURE for BREAST CANCER, Early Detection is the key! A once a year mammogram is not enough! Get to know your BREAST! Visit us online at:


Price: $49.95


To purchase, click here.




Stay tuned for more great products from Womentorz.






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The Etsy Spotlight:


Strawberry RicRac - children's clothes with a bit of a retro feel is what describes many of the cute products you can choose from.


Evelyn White Fine Fabric Fancier - Fine fabric items & more


Handmade Creations by Shelly - Click here for full post.


Catnap Cottage - vintage items and more.  Click for full post here.



Made at Nana's House - beautiful, trendy and cute clothes for kids and more.  Click here for my post.


Simple Luxury - Handcrafted jewerly, wine glass charms and more. Click here for my post for Simple Luxury.

HTM Designs - Special occasion wrappers, coloring pages and much more for parties and every day.  Click here for my post for HTM Designs.

Little Girl Creations - Hair bows, clothing for little girls and bottle cap creations.  Click here for my post for Little Girl Creations.


Creative Clam - Bags, purses, magnets, medical alerts, collectibles and much more.  Click here for my post for Creative Clam.


Tiny Trees - Hand crafted wood jewerly and Scrabble pendants.  Click here for my post for Tiny Trees.


Sweet Harvey's Shop - Wonderful cards and other great products.  Click here for my post on Sweet Harvey's.

Michellenstamps - Adorable cards and more. Click here for my post on Michellenstamps.

Intentions - Beautiful hand made soaps and more.  Click here for my post on Intentions.


The Preppy Peach Boutique - Amazing handmade baby hats and hats for others.  Click here for my post on the Preppy Peach Boutique.

Party Ideas and Themes


Click on the title to see the details.


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Baby Girl Shower Ideas








Minnie Mouse Party





Huggies Diaper Cake Gift Idea How To






Minnie Mouse Paper Cake Box Favor Set








Star Wars Kids Party








Click below for more ideas:


Football Party


Monkey Theme Kids Party


Ratatouille Kids Party


Tinkerbell Kid's Party


Halloween Party Planning 2009


Martha Stewart Halloween Coffin Treat Boxes


Cherry Blossom Wedding Theme Ideas


Taylor Swift Party Theme Ideas


Truly Unique Party Photo Cards:  Star Wars, Dora & More


Doggie Party Theme Ideas


Kids Cooking Party Ideas


Little Lamb Properties: A Bright Halo Brings Hope to Kids With Cleft Lip and Palate



I'm a definite believer in supporting missions and acts of good deeds.  I've seen many times pictures of children born with cleft lip and palate and feel so sorry for those that can't be helped.  I went to school with a boy who had one that was fixed but very visible and he was made fun of.  Can you imagine what a child must go through that cannot have the surgery?  It must be terrible.   






Cleft lip and palates are the most common birth defects of the head and face for children worldwide.  It's not just a visible discomfort but it also has accompanying health issues associated with it like difficulty breathing and eating, ear infections, hearing loss, speech and language delays and dental issues.  It's also not a one time surgery and does require multiple  and long term follow up care.  It's not an easy road for these children.




Little Lamb Properties has introduced a new initiative to help ease the suffering of these children through the The Halo tee.  Little Lamb Properties will donate 10% of all sales to Smile Train which is an organization that provides free cleft-related surgery for millions of poor children in developing countries.  




You can purchase one here and help make a difference!






*Disclosure:  I will be receiving a free tee in support of this cause.

The New Adventures of Old Christine: Watched it Yet?


Have you seen The New Adventures of Old Christine yet?  It's a great comedy centering around a single mom, Christine, and the trials and tribulations she goes through on a daily basis between her not-so-distance ex-husband, her live in brother, her son, work and a best friend who is witty, sassy and out of this world.  I like it because there are aspects that I can relate to such as being divorced, I was a single mom during a large portion of my adult life and all the things I've ever done for my children that were over the top.


Although I've never went on a date with anyone such as the "Lizard Guy" I had in the past, had to deal with snooty, over bearing moms when I tried to co-lead a Girl Scout troop many years ago.  It was alright as it was for my daughter.  I do everything over the top as maybe it's guilt or maybe I just love to make them happy or maybe just a little of both!  My favorite over the top are birthday parties!  I won't even divulge what I spend on those in case my husband reads this but here is an example picture of our last party:  




Have you seen it yet?  Do you or have you done things over the top for your kids?


If you get a chance, check out The New Adventures of Old Christine five nights a week.  You can click on the Entouage website to find your local listings for the show.


Disclosure:  I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for 'The New Adventures of Old Christine.'

Loving My Thomas Bagel Thins

Thomas' Bagels


I'm a carb addict .. and a food addict .. and a chocolate addict but one category of food I crave and love the most out of any of those are breads.  Since I love bread products and know my body doesn't do well with high carbs or calories, I turn to Thomas' Bagel Thins. Not only am I ingesting only 110 calories but I'm only getting 25 grams of carbohydrates which isn't bad for a bread product.  I also like that pending my mood, I can choose between three varieties of plain, wheat or everything.


Thomas Bagel Thins Plain - 8 Thin Bagels - 13 oz (Pack of 2) Thomas Bagel Thins 100% Whole Wheat - 8 Thin Bagels - 13 oz (Pack of 2) Thomas Everything Bagel Thins, 8 count bag


Did you know that Thomas Bagel Thins are not just for breakfast either?  They make great sandwiches for anytime of the day.


Here are some of my favorite ways to eat Thomas Bagel Thins:

  • Omelet with bacon in between a Bagel Thin.
  • Toasted covered with natural peanut butter and jelly.
  • Avocado with ham and cheese in between a Bagel Thin.
  • Hamburger with lettuce, tomato and onion in between a Bagel Thin.
  • Toasted with butter, cinnamon and sugar for a not-so-bad guilty pleaure.
Anytime you eat bread, you can replace with the Bagel Thin for a great tasting alternative with less calories.  I did receive a complimentary wonderful basket full of Thomas Bagel Thins, a bagel toaster, jam, peanut butter and Nutella Hazelnut Spread but I am a dedicated customer to Thomas Bagel Thins and the basket had no bearing on this post.


 Next time you need a new recipe, Thomas has some great tasting ones here.  You can also stay up to date with Thomas here and join their Facebook page here.

Not Your Ordinary Card: 250 Die Cut Business Cards Giveaway 9/29 - WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...

rrudnick@netnet.net

An e-mail has been sent and she has 48 hours to respond.

Thanks to all those who entered!





Business, schools, blogger, kids or anyone could use business cards.   Maybe you are getting ready to move, these would make a quick way to send out your address or of course, if you have a business, who couldn't use FREE unique business cards from UPrinting?  This is a giveaway posts but it's also my way of introducing you to a really nice, professional yet fun business card called Die Cut Business Cards.  They are really great looking:


Making them is very easy and involves only a few steps:

    


  1. Assign name to your project as this allows you to go back without having to recreate the entire project again.
  2. Choose your corners: rounded, leaf, rounded one corner, half circle or circle (see above pictures)
  3. Choose size 
  4. Choose stock
  5. Choose color
  6. Choose quantity
  7. Choose turnaround time - either 4 business days or 6 business days
  8. Click Proceed to Upload
  9. Upload and click Click to Upload Files
  10. Either check Send to press AS IS or Get File Inspection Proof after reviewing (there are two other options available for proofing)
Easy and you are done! 


The Giveaway:

  • 250 Die Cut Business Cards for one (1) winner
  • 2 x 3.5" (square) or 1.75 x 3.5" (slim card).
  • Die cut options available: rounded corners, leaf, rounded one corner, half circle side, circle
  • Paper type: 14 pt cardstock gloss, matte or high gloss, 13 pt uncoated
  • Color 4 color front, blank back; 4 color front, black back; 4 color both sides



To Enter:


Follow my blog and leave a comment.


Extra Entries:

  • Follow me on Twitter.
  • Tweet about this on Twitter - 2 entries
  • Blog about this giveaway - 5 entries
  • Check home page for any new options for extra entries
Giveaway ends 9/29 at midnight (EST) - US only please and must be 18 years of age

*Disclaimer:  I will receiving 250 Die Cut Business Cards for hosting this giveaway by UPrinting.

PaperboxPress Review: Invitations, Cards and More




Selecting cards is a big deal in my house as I like perfection.  Whether it's a just because or a birthday, special occasion or a party, I want the perfect card.  When I look for a card, I want a good selection which is where PaperboxPress comes into the picture.  They have a great selection for just about any occasion.


I received a complimentary set of Personalized Enclosure Cards which are ideal for gift giving or many other occasions.  For my daughter's Angels4Epilepsy project, we will use them to hand out with the gift bags.  




They are perfect and are made of a high quality card stock.  Their products are completely customizable and can come with envelopes or not.  With my complimentary selection, I also received many samples.  Each card was printed on high quality card stock, had vivid images and looked beautiful.  


When you order, you will receive an online proof for approval within one to two business  days and orders are generally shipped within three to five business days.


You can also choose from double sided printing on some selections which allows you to use multiple photos as if you are like me, you can't just pick one photo!


With Christmas approaching, here are some of my favorites selections:
Holiday Joy 
 Chocolate GreenSimple Snowflake

PaperboxPress can be found on Facebook here.


Disclosure:  This is a MamaBuzz review.  I received free personalized enclosure cards from PaperBox Press, and a sample of their cards to do my review. 

Where Does the Temper Come From?

I just don't understand how a three year old could need anger management classes already.  I understand the terrible twos go into the terrible threes as I have two older kids but man, my three year old is a heart attack waiting to happen.  She throws things, slams things, hits things, screams until she's shaking and it worries me that she might give herself a heart attack over how angry she gets.


Anything can make her blow her gasket and it's also trying as spanking doesn't work.  Of course I'm told if I'm going to spank, I have to make it hurt.  Nope, sorry, can't do that!  I would be in tears myself if I did that.  I try time out but she just keeps screaming and crying. I hope it's a phase she will outgrow soon!


Anyone have any tips or suggestions?

Never Shout Never 2 Tickets & Pre-Show Meet in Atlanta Giveaway 10/6 - CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...


TRISH D.


An e-mail has been sent and she has 48 hours to respond.


Thanks to all those who entered!

Harmony


Never Shout Never released their second album titled Harmony in August and is their first full-length release.  Harmony even debuted at #14 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200 albums.


Never Shout Never's Amazon bio:



The best thing that ever happened to Christofer Drew was when he broke his foot in 2005. As a young teenager, the Joplin, MO native was a child tennis prodigy, destined for a scholarship at a big-time college and hopefully, a one-way ticket out of the dusty, western Missouri city. But at age 14, with the injury leaving him unable to compete, Drew picked up his father’s battered Carlos guitar and began figuring out chords while listening to cassette tapes of the Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan and the Beatles' A Hard Days Night and Please Please Me. “The Beatles really helped me out a lot,” Drew says. “I studied the structure with their earlier music. “If I Fell” (from A Hard Day’s Night) was my favorite: the harmonies, the seventh chords. It’s like a circle of chords, changes key in the middle of it and gets back to the original at the end. It’s just amazing.”


And after achieving wild success by posting early tracks and engaging his growing fan base via Myspace, the now 18-year-old Drew makes his Warner Bros.’ debut with the eight song album What Is Love? On the album, Drew seamlessly combines his early influences with a splash of Beach Boys’ sunshine pop, which serve as the foundation for his brutally honest lyrics about losing, loving and following your dreams. Fittingly, some of What Is Love? was recorded at the famed Abbey Road studios – with the help of Butch Walker – where the ghosts of the Fab Four rubbed off on tracks like “I Love You 5” which merrily bounces along with an addictive la-la-la chorus while the call to arms “Love Is A Weapon” shows flashes of a punk influence – albeit with an acoustic guitar – with wide-eyed idealism. “I listened to the radio a lot and my older brother was into the Arcade Fire,” says Drew. “But that never moved me. I wanted songs that had emotion not what whatever was cool.”


You can even click here for a sample of Harmony via Amazon.



The giveaway:


You and a guest will receive two tickets to see Harmony live in Atlanta along with a Pre-show Meet n' Greet at Center Stage on November 9th.


To enter:


Just follow my blog and leave a comment.


Bonus Entries:

  • Like Never Shout Never on Facebook
  • Follow Never Shout Never on Twitter
  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Like me on Facebook
  • Subscribe to my blog
  • Tweet this giveaway (can be done daily for two entries)
  • Blog about this giveaway (five entries - please leave url)
Giveaway ends 10/6 at midnight.

One2One Badges

Tickets received via prize won via One2One Network.

Enter The Technology and Romance KINDLE Giveaway

It's a Giveaway Extravaganza! Kindle Giveaway, Facebook Party and Book Bomb - OH MY!

Visit the Roaring 20’s with Julie Lessman in the Technology and Romance KINDLE Giveaway! Julie’s latest series has just ‘shimmied’ it’s way onto the scene with book 1 in The Winds of Change series, A Hope Undaunted! 

Find out more about the book, Julie here.

Enter The Technology and Romance KINDLE Giveaway!


One Grand Prize winner will receive a KINDLE preloaded with Julie Lessman's latest title. The Prize Pack (valued at over $150.00) includes:

* A brand new KINDLE, with Wi-Fi
* A Hope Undaunted by Julie Lessman
To enter, simply click on the icons below to fill out the entry form and be sure to tell your friends about the contest.

Oh, and enter soon! Winner will be announced on October 7th.


Not only is Julie hosting the fabulous KINDLE giveaway, but also a FACEBOOK  PARTY and a BOOK BOMB!!!

Are you ready for PRIZES GALORE??? Then come to the Facebook Party!

How does a gift certificate and a signed book given away EVERY 10 minutes during an hour-long Facebook party sound? (Yeah, we think it sounds pretty great too!) On October 7th at 5pm PST (6:00 MST, 7:00 CST, & 8:00 EST) Julie is inviting you to attend the A Hope Undaunted Facebook Party! She'll announce the winner of the KINDLE and in addition to the prizes every 10 minutes, she'll also be giving away great prize baskets filled with even more Romance and Technology (Netflix, Starbucks, Amazon.com, Champagne body Lotion, Pearls, & more!)!

BUT WAIT … there’s more (and no, this is not an infomercial … it’s WAY better!).  If you participate in the Book Bomb on October 7th you’ll be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Amazon.com. All you need to do to participate is buy a copy of A Hope Undaunted on October 7th and send your receipt (just transaction number from store, store name & date) to amy@litfusegroup.com! Each book purchased equals one entry, buy 10 books get 10 entries!

All this fun begins with Revell’s blog tour SEPTEMBER 19-25, when 122 blogger/reviewers will post reviews about A Hope Undaunted, followed by the Book Bomb and Facebook Party!

So mark your calendars with these important dates:
September 19-25: A Hope Undaunted will be making an appearance on blogs across the country (and beyond!) in Revell's blog tour!

September 20th: The Technology and Romance KINDLE Giveaway launches (contest runs 9/20 - 10/6)

October 7th: Book Bomb Day (where everyone is encouraged to buy the book online at the same time!) and Facebook Party - meet and chat with Julie, win some great prizes & find out who won the KINDLE!

Want to help us spread the word about all this fun and be entered to win a $50 Amazon.com gift certificate?

Share Julie's Giveaway Extravaganza on Facebook, Twitter or your blog and we'll enter your name into our random drawing to win 50 smackers to Amazon.com!

Once you've tweeted, posted on Facebok or added the button to your blog/website - simple email Amy and let her know you helped spread the word. Easy.

Here is a sample post for both Twitter/Facebook:

Tweet This: @JulieLessman is giving away a KINDLE and tons more during her giveaway extravaganza! Details here: http://ow.ly/2Czbn Pls RT

Share on Facebook: Julie Lessman is celebrating her new release, A Hope Undaunted by giving away a KINDLE, having a Book Bomb and a Facebook Party! Prizes Galore - don't miss the fun! http://ow.ly/2Czbn

Or add this button to your blog or website! Simply copy and paste the code in the box into the HTML screen of your blog or website. Then email Amy and let her know you did!


A Hope Undaunted Facebook Party