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Far End Gear Single Earbud & BuDLoKs Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

If you have been looking for running earphones, or earphones for any physical activity look no further. I have found the perfect product for anyone who is active outside and loves to listen to music. My hubby rides his road bike regularly and loves to listen to music as he does. For safety he leaves one ear open (as you should) so he only uses one side of his headphones. It always annoyed him that the sound quality was never right since standard headphones are made to use both sides he didn’t get the full effect of the music. Also, it annoyed him to have to tuck in the other headphone to get it out of the way. He needed a single earphone to solve his problems. Then I was introduced to

One Good Earbud:

“Designed for enjoying music or fielding mobile calls, our in-ear style earbud with in-line microphone can be worn comfortably in either ear for a secure, near-customized fit. Compatible with iPhone, LG, Blackberry, Motorola, and HTC smartphones, as well as all other mobile phones that accept a 4 conductor 3.5mm plug.

Technical Specifications:

4 Conductor Stereo 3.5mm right angle plug (same as 1/8-inch size plug)
Includes 3 sizes of rubber ear tips, to find your best fit
Sturdy metal housing provides top quality acoustics
Compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, Blackberry, DROID, Palm, Samsung, Android, HTC, LG, Motorola, and other mobile phones that accept a 4 conductor 3.5mm plug, with microphone/button enabled features
Also works with audio devices such as Apple iPods, Sony MP3 Players, Laptops and Desktop Computers, as well as Sansa, Creative, Etek, Ativa, RCA and other low-cost MP3 players
Weighs in at 0.5 ounces (14 grams)
Stereo plug’s circuitry mixes both stereo channels (left and right) together into one earphone
42 inch long cord”

The One Good Earbud is available in different styles: In ear, wrap around, iPod style, with or without a mic…For my hubby I got the In ear with Mic. It is perfect for him since he likes to be able to answer his phone as he is riding, with the mic he is able to do just that. The sound quality is great with this single earbud and he no longer has to worry about the other earphone getting in the way. This earphone is great for any activity where awareness is needed as well as for use with his smartphone while driving, etc…This single earphone is also ideal for someone with a hearing impairment in one ear.

We were also sent BuDLoKs to review and I’m glad we were!

BuDLoKs:

“BuDLoKs replace the stock, in-ear budtips produced by other manufacturers. The soft silicone wing gently locks into the bowl of the wearer’s ear, comfortably locking it in place during general activity or vigorous exercise.
Try them with your favorite in-ear earbuds from Coby, SkunkJuice, JLab, GOgroove, Skullcandy, Beats by Dr. Dre, Monster, Klipsch, JVC, Thinksound, Sony, Sennheiser, Shure, Philips, and One Good Earbud to keep them from falling out.

Technical Specifications:

Comes with 3 sizes for a near-custom fit.
Easy to use.
Replaces the stock, in-ear budtips produced by other manufacturers.
Weighs in at 0.5 ounces
Soft silicone wing gently locks into the bowl of the wearer’s ear.
Comfortably locks earbuds in place during general activity or vigorous exercise”

BuDLoKs are a great way to ensure that your in ear headphones stay in your ear. My hubby uses them with his in ear one good earbud while riding his bike and exercising and they work great. He no longer has to worry about his earphone falling out while he is active. They provide a really nice snug fit and since they come in a pack with 3 different sizes he was able to find the best fit for him. And it worked out that a different size fit my ears so even more bang for our buck!

I highly recommend both One Good Earbud and BuDLoKs to anyone with an active lifestyle! You can see more info and purchase at www.farendgear.com.

One Good Earbud & BuDLoKs get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a single Earbud of their choice + 1 set of BuDLoKs!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Far End Gear and tell us something you saw or learned there.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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You can enter this giveaway until Feb. 1st @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 18, 2012 dad, giveaway, mommy, outdoor, review, teen, travel

One Piece Swimwear is a Flattering Choice

When choosing swimwear you want to select what will be most flattering to your body type. I really love One piece swimwear as I think it flatters everyone. If you have trouble areas (as moms pregnancy can really take a toll on our tummies) then a one piece suit is the perfect answer. You can hide it and no one will ever know what lies underneath Even if you don’t have trouble areas I love one piece swimwear as a great modest choice for swimwear. Swimwear360 has such a fun selection of one piece wear, you will definitely want to take a look. Here is a little sneak peek:

Last week I mentioned that Swimwear360 has a Canada site and I also wanted to mention that they have a Swimwear UK site with a wonderful selection of swim and beach wear. So no matter where you are located you can get great swimwear.

Checkout Swimwear360 for all your swimwear needs!

Heidi January 18, 2012 fashion, mommy, summer, swimwear, teen

Give Your Feet the Gift of Comfort Without Sacrificing Style ~ Aerosoles Boots Review

“This fall, Aerosoles is taking style and comfort to new heights in some of the season’s hottest trends including two-toned heels, cutout booties and wedge boots. Aerosoles’ versatility, chic look, long-lasting comfort (thanks to the patented diamond pattern sole) and affordable price points make the collection ideal for everyone!”

I have the Squishing Trip Boots from Aerosoles. “Dive into the rich faux fur lining and you’re transported to a warm, wonderful place. Grommets and laces from top to bottom create a luxurious cold-weather look. This 1½" wedge, built of flexible rubber with strategically placed diamond pattern, is dreamy and comfortable.”

Seriously my feet are in a warm heavenly place when I wear these. They are super comfortable and keep my feet warm even in the freezing cold winter weather. But what is even better is that they are super adorable! I don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort and I love it! I also love that I can wear these boots under my pants or with my pants tucked in and both ways look really cute.

I will definitely be purchasing more pairs from Aerosoles in the near future. I highly recommend them!

See all the fabulous styles available at www.Aerosoles.com.

Aerosoles get Bragging Rights!

Heidi January 17, 2012 fashion, mommy, review, shoes, teen

Zeiss Educational Tools to Help Your Get the Most From Your Eyes

“Zeiss lenses and the educational tools that were created to enable eyeglass wearers to better understand their vision correction needs, ensure they get the most out of their next eye exam, and receive the best lenses to regain sharp vision.

Carl Zeiss Vision (www.vision.zeiss.com) is a global leader in precision optics. With a full line of advanced customized lenses, advanced performance coatings, i.Scription® by ZEISS diagnostic technology and a national laboratory network, Carl Zeiss Vision is dedicated to creating a better visual experience for patients and greater success for eye care practices.

ZEISS Products Help Us View the World

· Astronauts relied on ZEISS quality lenses to take pictures of the first moon landing.

· Google Earth cameras are equipped with ZEISS precision lenses.

· Nobel Prize winners have relied on ZEISS microscopes for their award-winning research.

· ZEISS camera lenses have been used to film unforgettable movies such as The Lord of the Rings, Slumdog Millionaire and The King’s Speech.

Carl Zeiss Vision – a part of Carl Zeiss, Inc.

Carl Zeiss Vision develops precision lenses for eyeglasses, coatings for eyeglass lenses, and optical measuring devices and diagnostic tools, making Carl Zeiss Vision one of the leading manufacturers of optometric products in the world.

About 200 million people around the globe wear eyeglass lenses made by Carl Zeiss Vision.

The ZEISS brand is synonymous with innovation, quality and supreme technology in the world of eyeglass lens manufacturing.

Carl Zeiss Vision is dedicated to creating a better visual experience for patients and greater success for eye care practices, focused around four pillars:

Full line of advanced customized lenses which can integrate how your frames, face and prescription work together to create a one-of-a-kind lens that is precisely personalized for the wearer
Advanced performance coatings
i.Scription^® by ZEISS diagnostic technology
National laboratory network

Carl Zeiss Vision continuously strives to offer high-quality products and services to protect human vision and optical health to improve quality of life.”

The Zeiss Educational Tools cover four topics:

Facts to know about vision and lenses
Tips for selecting an eye doctor
Questions to ask at your next eye appointment
Facts to know about age-related vision changes.

Check out the Zeiss Educational Tools today!

*I wrote this post on behalf of Zeiss through Mom Select. I am receiving a gift card & eyeglass cleaning kit as compensation for posting.

Heidi January 17, 2012 child, dad, eyes, health, mommy, teen

Shoes With a Removeable Wheel in the Heel ~ Heely’s Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Heelys are shoes with a single or double wheel in the heel and they allow the wearer to go from walking to rolling simply by shifting their weight to their heels. When the wheels are removed, the shoe performs just like any other shoe. You can remove the wheels faster than you can tie a shoe!”-Heelys

I’m sure you have heard of Heelys by now, or at least seen kids skating around it was appears to be regular shoes. Heelys are shoes with a removable wheel on the bottom. Kids, tweens and teens love Heelys. This creative and smart design has ‘fun’ in mind, perfectly suited for the kid in everybody. I was sent a pair of Heelys to review and I am really impressed with the quality. I got a pair for my younger brother who is 14. He loves his new Heelys! They look super cool and he enjoys skating around in them. It is great that he can easily remove the wheels when he needs to (like in school). Heelys are super fun and cool skate shoes, if your child doesn’t already have some I recommend getting them some, they will love them!

Hx2- Now learning to skate with Heelys is easier than ever! The new HX2 comes with two removable wheels in each shoe to get you up and rolling in no time. Launched in 2010.

Heelys- Heelys is the only shoe with a stealth removable wheel in the heel that lets you walk, run or roll whenever you feel like it.

Nano- Nano is a first-of-its-kind Inline Foot Board that works with Heelys to allow you to skate farther, faster and longer than ever before. Launched in 2010.

You can purchase them at the Heelys Online Shop or at many nationwide retailers.

Heelys get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win any pair of Heelys their choice!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit www.heelys.com and tell us which pair of Heelys you will choose if you win.

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You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 27 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi January 13, 2012 child, giveaway, review, shoes, teen, tween

Free Chore Chart to Teach Kids Responsibility ~ GoalForIt.com Review

Goalforit.com is an excellent online resource that provides a variety of free solutions for personal success that are easy to use and can help bring more focus, balance and fulfillment into everyday living. We especially love their simple-to-use Chore Chart, which can help children of all ages learn essential skills in a fun and rewarding way.

This FREE Chore Chart can help teach kids, tweens & teens many important lessons, including:

Responsibility; A Chore Chart is an ideal way to help your kids feel like they are making a contribution to their family by doing their part around the house.
Understanding right from wrong; Setting behavior goals is an important way to help children strengthen their character and judgment.
Healthy Habits; Teaching good habits involving nutrition and physical activity are the cornerstone of prevent obesity in children and adolescents.
Money Matters; The optional point system teaches children three important lessons for managing money; earning, spending and saving.

I have been loving goalforit.com and have been using it with 12 year old C and 4 year old Bug. Each child was excited to set up their chart. They have really fun designs for the charts that you can customize for your child, tween or teen so that they will be excited about it.

We got to pick a fun theme for each boy, then we choose the behavior, responsibilities, and goals for each child. I love that there are so many choices and I was easily able to find the best goals and responsibilities for each child that were age appropriate.

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The kids love being able to check off (or get stickers) for each item they accomplish. Probably their favorite thing is the Moolah. Moolah is an option where you give your child points for each item they complete. Then the moolah is stored in a moolah bank (or rewards section for the older kids) and they can spend it on rewards that you set up for them. Since using these charts and rewards systems I have seen a huge improvement in both kids.

I have even been using the To Do List for myself and it has helped me to stay on track and get a lot more accomplished each week.

I love that it is all so easy to use. I highly recommend using GoalForIt.com with your kids and for yourself! Sign up for your FREE account today and start seeing the benefits!

GoalForIt.com gets Bragging Rights!

*I wrote this post on behalf of GoalForit.com through Mom Select. All opinions are my own. This is a sponsored post.

Heidi January 12, 2012 child, family, mommy, organization, review, teen, tween

Fabulous Beach and Swimwear For Women

As you probably know already I love Swimwear360 and the fabulous collection of swim and beach wear they offer. But if you aren’t located in the US, don’t worry they have Swimwear Canada. They offer a great selection of quality name brand swimwear that is sure to make heads turn when your at the beach this summer.

If you are looking for high quality, beautiful Swimwear for Women then Swimwear360 is definitely for you. Whether you are in the US or Canada, they have you covered and ready for the beach this year!

Heidi January 11, 2012 fashion, mommy, summer, swimwear, teen

A Must See Family Movie ~ The Adventures of Tintin 3D Movie Review ~ Now In Theaters!

“Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures Present a 3D Motion Capture Film The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Steven Moffat and Edgar Wright & Joe Cornish. Starring Jamie Bell as Tintin, the intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure, and Daniel Craig as the nefarious Red Rackham.”

The previews for The Adventures of Tintin looked exciting and we couldn’t wait to see it. My husband, myself, 12 year old C, and Bug went to see it at an advanced screening. The kids were beyond thrilled. Then when we arrived and found out it was in 3D they were even more excited.

12 year old C’s review:

“I thought The Adventures of Tintin was a great movie with a lot of action mystery and a really cute dog. The 3D was really great, you should see it in 3D. My favorite part was when snowy tripped over the box and then the guys trip. I laughed a lot and thought the detectives were really funny, they are not very smart and it’s funny to watch. I really liked the motorcycle part where they are riding down the hill through the town. It was awesome! It was a 10/10 movie for me. Actually the best movie EVER!”

4 year old Bug’s review:

“I love it. I like when he says “Nobody takes my ship”. I like when they swing the car around, it’s cool. I like when they fight. I like the pirate ship parts. I liked wearing glasses at the movie (referring to the 3D glasses). I liked eating popcorn while I watched the movie. I really want to buy it when it comes out.”

Both kids loved the movie. My 4 year old was glued and watched the whole movie, which is a big deal for him. My husband and I also really enjoyed the film. We both agree that the 3D and animation is AMAZING! There were times when it looked so real to me that I actually forgot that it was animated. They looked like real people. I was in awe because of this. It is the BEST 3D and animated film I have ever seen. It was packed with action and adventure as well as had a good story line that keeps your interest the whole time. This is the must see family film of the year. In fact I say it’s the best animated film of 2011, hands down. If you see any movie this over the holiday break make sure it’s The Adventures of Tintin. And be sure to see it in 3D, it’s incredible.

Rated PG. For more info visit: www.tintin.com

The Adventures of Tintin gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 21, 2011 child, dad, entertainment, family, mommy, movie, review, teen, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Simon Flash Game Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“It’s four SIMON games in one! The WONDER-LINK technology lets the cubes know where you shuffle them, when you win and what you scored. The yellow game is SIMON Lights Off: Can you quickly line up the cubes in just the right order to turn off all the lights? The red game is SIMON Shuffle: When the cube colors scramble, can you line them up in their original order? The blue game is SIMON Secret Color: There’s only one order that will show the same color on all four cubes. How fast can you unlock the code? The green game is SIMON Classic: Stop shuffling. Start pressing! Can you remember and repeat a longer and longer sequence of colors? Challenge your friends or tune up your skills on your own!”

Includes 4 electronic cubes, game case, rules and quick-play card.

Includes 8 “AAA” batteries.

For 1 or more players.

Ages 8 and up. simon4

We love playing games at our house and try to play as a family as much as we can. So we get excited about new Hasbro game releases. The most recent we got to test out is the new Simon Flash Game. It has cubes (similar to Scrabble Flash) that you line up to play 4 different versions of the Simon game. I’m a big Simon fan and have loved playing it since I was a kid. So it has been a real blast playing 4 different versions of the game. I love that it comes with a case to hold the tiles. It is perfect for to use during the Simon classic game since it keeps all the tiles lined up and you can travel with it. It’s fun that you can play alone or with people. This is a great family game and the perfect last minute Christmas gift idea!

Simon Flash is available online at Hasbro Toy Shop or in stores now!

Simon Flash gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Simon Flash Game!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Hasbro Games and tell us another game they have that you want to own.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

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10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
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You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 3rd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi December 20, 2011 child, dad, family, games, giveaway, mommy, review, teen, travel, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Think Geek Air Swimmers Flying R/C Sea Life Review

Heeeeeere kitty kitty kitty…

“We’ll admit it. We saw that viral video of the kitty getting spooked by the RC flying shark and we went scrambling to get the digits of the folks who made them. Lo and behold, we found they made a Clownfish too! RC flying sea creatures are perfect for doling out justice to fish-stalking kitties or just scaring the pants off the guy in the next cube over. (If you wear headphones and have your backs to us, you’re just asking to get pranked.)

The AirSwimmers RC flying sea creatures stalk through the air with incredibly smooth and life-like motion. Fill your AirSwimmer with helium at the nearest party store, florist shop, or grocery store that carries balloons. (Or use the helium tank in your friendly mad scientist’s lab.) The AirSwimmer’s body is made from a high-quality, durable nylon material that will stay inflated for weeks and can be refilled over and over again. Grab the infra-red remote and you can guide the shark or clownfish up, down, and 360 degrees around.”-Think Geek

Product Specifications

For Ages 3 Years and Up
RC flying inflatable AirSwimmer toy
Hours of flying sea creature fun for the whole family
Durable, high-quality nylon material will stay inflated for weeks
Simply refill with new helium when the AirSwimmer doesn’t fly anymore
Remote functions: Climb, descend, and tail fin control for turning
Range: Up to 40 feet
Includes Shark or Clownfish and infra-red controller
Requires 4AAA batteries (not included)
Requires helium (not included, find it anywhere that sells balloons)
Length (with tail): 57 inches
Height (with fins): 36 inches
Note: Not to be used outdoors

My 4 year old squealed in delight when this package arrived at our house! We are lucky enough to have a relative who has a helium tank in his garage for his business so we took it over to his house and filled it with helium. If you don’t have a relative with helium, just take it to any store that fills balloons. Along with needing helium it also needs 4 AAA batteries so be sure to have those on hand. I chose the Clownfish cause I was a little worried about 4 year old Bug being scared of the shark (letting him watch Soul Surfer with me was probably not the best idea I’ve ever had). Once it was filled I was impressed by the size of the fish, it’s the real deal. Controlling it is a little tricky at first but once you get the hang of it, it’s not to bad. I love it really looks like it is swimming through the air. Super cool! Probably the best thing about it is that the whole family enjoys it and we have all spent time playing with it. Even our dogs are amused/intimidated by it, which is very entertaining I love that it is long lasting, we have had it filled for 2 weeks and it is still floating. Best of all once the helium runs out you can refill it with more. Nice.

This is a must have Christmas gift for your family this year!

You can purchase Air Swimmers and other unique gifts at www.ThinkGeek.com!

Think Geek Air Swimmers get Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 16, 2011 child, christmas, electronics, fashion, teen, toy, tween

I’m Dreaming of Wearing Two Piece Swimwear this Summer

Oh I miss the days when I could wear two piece swimwear I’m pregnant right now so I really shouldn’t be thinking that at all. But I love when my body looks and feels healthy. Wearing a bikini is just icing on the cake Next summer after I have the baby I am going to get back into bikini body shape and when I do I know wear I will be getting my bikini. Swimwear360 of course, they have a fabulous selection of designer two piece swim wear that is to die for. I mean just look how cute these are:

If you are looking for a slightly lower price with the same fab designer look then wholesale swimwear is the right choice for you.

I am looking forward to a fun filled summer with my hot designer swimsuit from Swimwear360.

Heidi December 13, 2011 mommy, summer, swimwear, teen

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Modify Watches Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Modify Watches, the leading interchangeable watch brand uniting accessible fashion with unique personality, unveiled today its sophomore collection of time telling wristwear. Created with the same hip attitude of its original, but in two sizes “Big” and “Bigger,” Modify’s new line offers a sleek, streamlined design, a slimmer face and water resistance capabilities.

A modern take on those swappable bands of the 90’s, Modify Watches are created for the under-the-radar fashion enthusiast looking to make a bold statement in one go-with-anything accessory. Offered in a variety of colors and patterns that can be mixed and matched to the wearers liking—Modify Watches focuses on the expression of individuality and personal creativity. For those looking to bring some flavor into their wardrobe without making their own combination, Modify provides a number of pre-matched sets like ‘Bar Fight’ Black and Blue and ‘Big Pimp-kin’ Orange and White. Modify watches are attainably priced at just $40/combination.”

I was so excited when I came across Modify Watches, I love that you can swap out different faces and straps to create a completely unique watch! I ordered a watch for my little brother who is 14. I chose the black face and two colored straps. When it arrived I was very impressed by how good looking the watch is, with both straps. My brother LOVES his watch and says that his friends at school are all asking where they can get one. He is quite the trend setter now He loves that he can swap out the straps and he is excited to order more and other faces. He said he really likes how comfortable it is to wear and loves the feeling of the straps on this arm while he is wearing the watch. He also loves that it is water proof so he never has to worry about ruining it with water.

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Every face can be put into every strap. 3 faces and 3 straps create 9 watches! We call them factorials of fun.
With two size options, you choose the amount of attention you want. Either way: you have chosen…wisely.
Enjoy a swim in your infinity pool or shower in style. Modify Watches are now water-resistant!

Modify Watches make an excellent gift for this Christmas! Visit www.ModifyWatches.com to order!

Modify Watches get Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Modify Watch in their size preference with 1 Face and 2 Straps of their Choice!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Modify Watches

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 2nd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi December 12, 2011 child, christmas, dad, giveaway, mommy, review, teen, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Kushyfoot Flats-to-Go & Diamond Tights Review

“Kushyfoot is the first hosiery brand to incorporate the ancient healing art of Reflexology in trouser and knee highs, foot covers, toe covers, athletic socks, tights and men’s socks to massage with every step.

The massage action works by providing extra comfort through its 3 dimensional padded and wavy design and it provides a cushion between bare feet and the hard soles of a shoe. The Kushyfoot sole helps relieve tension and discomfort in achy feet, thereby helping to relieve stress and fatigue throughout the entire body. These therapeutic socks protect your feet and leave you feeling refreshed all day!

Kushyfoot offers assorted styles to complement every type of footwear from foot covers, toe covers to trouser socks and sheer knee highs for ladies. Also available are tights, sheer and opaque fashion knee socks. These womens hosiery products are made of soft elastane and premium nylon for ultimate comfort and extra durability.”

I love looking great but I also love comfort so I was thrilled when I was introduced to Kushyfoot. I received 2 of their products to review:

“NEW Zebra print Flats-to-go ®! Soft, flexible faux leather Flats-to-go ® are an instant and elegant solution to a perennial need for the relief of sore heels, blisters and scrunched up toes. Featuring an elastic back for a better fit, and a unique, 3-dimensional wavy sole that cushions and massages the foot as the wearer walks-perfect for indoor and smooth outdoor surfaces. They slip neatly and easily into their owner’s purse, folded into a cute clear plastic carrier with its own little handles.”

“Dress your legs in fashion – New Kushyfoot Diamond Tights with 3-dimensional massaging sole adds style and flare to your wardrobe. 3 pairs per order.

Instructions : Pull tights on, walk around and allow your feet to be pampered.”

I love both products! The Flats to Go are a must have to be in my purse at all times. I have had many times when I am stuck in my high heels and find myself walking a long distance. Now I have Flats to Go in my purse and I can just grab them out and replace my heels with flats. Sweet relief for my feet!

The tights are so comfy. I have never had a pair of tights that felt so good on my feet. They really do massage my feet with each step. I am hooked on Kushyfoot Flats to Go and Tights!

Kushyfoot products make such fabulous gifts for the gals in your life. I especially recommend the Flats to Go. Give them to your sisters, mom, girl friends, they will love them! And their cute little packaging is so fun!

Visit www.Kushyfoot.com to see all their fabulous products to pamper your feet!

Kushyfoot gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 9, 2011 christmas, mommy, review, teen

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Spongebob’s Surf & Skate Roatrip Xbox 360 Kinect Game Review

Grab your board. Carve it up!

“Hit the sand and surf with SpongeBob and his best pal, Patrick, for some super boarding escapades! Ride mondo waves and winding waterways, and skate gnarly seaside streets and ramps for hours of challenges that’ll test your awesome boarding skills.”

Available online and in stores now!

“SpongeBob’s Surf & Skate Roadtrip is non-stop action! SpongeBob and his bodacious Bikini Bottom buddy jump on surfboards and skateboards to explore a brand new, never-before-seen world!”

This is a must have Xbox 360 Kinect game! If you don’t have a Kinect I recommend getting one just so you can get this game for your kids. My 12 year old and 4 year old have become obsessed with it and just can’t get enough. Even my hubby and I are getting in on the fun. It is such a blast!

My kids love Spongebob and this game really delivers. I love how colorful it is, nice and bright which really makes it fun even to watch the kids play. The kids love that they can choose to be Spongebob or Gary. The kids also love that they can choose to skate or surf. They are having a lot of fun learning how to do cool tricks. It is great that their is a 2 player split screen option so both boys can play at the same time. I think the best part of this game is that there is no controller. You (or your kids) are the controller. Such fun!

It is rated E for everyone so it really is the perfect game for the whole family to enjoy!

Key Xbox 360 Kinect Features:

For the first time ever, you can BE SpongeBob
Augmented reality—move your hand through the water and watch it splash!
Compete and play with friends – show off your awesome tricks and mind-blowing stunts in head-to-head play (2-player split-screen)
12 awe-inspiring environments – 6 for each sport—and unlimited ways to perfect your board skills
7 different challenges including Gate, Timed and Score runs
Express yourself with a variety of righteous boards – earn even more awesome boards, the better you ride
Strike a pose: use your camera to show off gnarly moves and tricks

This is a must have Xbox 360 Kinect game for this Christmas! Your kids will absolutely love it!

Available online and in stores now!

It is also available on Nintendo DS.

Spongebob’s Surk & Skate Road Trip Xbox 360 Kinect Game gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi December 8, 2011 child, christmas, entertainment, family, games, review, teen, toy

So Many Helpful Uses For Q-Tips!

I use Q-tips to clean my ears daily, and regularly as I need them but I never realized how many wonderful uses they have! Here is a fabulous list (from Q-tips) of uses. I have found it so very helpful in my everyday life:

Art & Crafts

Paintbrushes for Small Hands

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs are the perfect-sized paint brushes for children’s small hands. For the brightest pictures and the easiest clean-up, use a different one for every color.

Remove Dirt and Grime Easily

· Remove the grime from hard-to-reach places on model train gearboxes, drive axles and bearings with Q-tips^® cotton swabs.

Extra Glue for Arts & Crafts

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are great for applying glue to models and arts and crafts projects. Use one tip to apply the glue and the other to remove any excess before it dries.

Precision Tools for Pottery

· Carving designs into pottery is made simple with Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precison Tips™. Use these precision tools to put the finishing touches on sculptures.

Easy Touch-Ups with Fresh Paint

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs are the perfect tool to touch-up hard-to-reach areas on freshly painted model airplanes and cars – or even dollhouses.

Fun Face Paint for Halloween!

· For Halloween, use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to paint images – like daisies, rainbows, hearts and stars – on the face using different colors of liquid eyeliner and shadows.

Baby

A Gentler Clean for Baby

· Moisten Q-tips^® cotton swabs with warm water to clean your baby’s outer ear, folds of the neck or between toes, nostrils and eyes.

Taking Care of a Newborn’s Needs

· Dip a Q-tips^® cotton swab in rubbing alcohol to clean around your newborn’s umbilical cord.

Medicine Application for Active Tots

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs are great for applying medications and ointments to minor cuts and bruises – they are convenient, clean and disposable.

Beauty

A Fantastic Alternative to the Makeup Brush

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are an excellent alternative to using a makeup brush or sponge. They provide precise makeup application, are great for softening the bright colors, and safe for delicate skin around the eyes.

Disposable Eye Shadow Brushes

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs and Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are great for eye shadow application because they are disposable so you can use a new one for each color to ensure hues stay true. No need to worry about washing brushes while layering colors…they are a cleaner alternative!

Fix the Makeup “Oops”!

· To fix makeup mistakes, just dip a dot of makeup remover on a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ – to erase it! Perfect for fixing a smudge without having to re-do your whole look.

Keep Makeup In Place on Your Face!

· Dip Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ under a little water to pick up any makeup particles that have fallen under the eye or on your cheeks.

Highlight Brows and Cheekbones

· As a great way to highlight and brighten the cheekbones and eyes, apply a natural shade of shimmer powder using Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to the upper brow area and apple of the cheekbone.

Rosy Up Those Cheeks

· Rosy up those cheeks with a hint of pink shimmer. Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to apply your shimmering powder to the apples of cheeks to get glowing in no time.

A Healthy Glow – Year Round

Keep up a healthy glow all year by adding bronzer or shimmer to your cheeks using Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™.

The Ultimate Smokey Eye Look

· To achieve a quick smokey eye, draw a thick line close to your lash line using your eyeliner and smudge upwards with a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to create a “smokey” effect.

Day to Night Glamour in Shades of Gray

· To instantly take your look from daytime to date night use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ and a small eye shadow compact with shades of gray. Use one to layer and blend multiple hues for a softer, updated version of the "smokey eye."

Dab Three Dots to Hide Under Eye Circles

· Hide under eye circles by using one end of a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to dab on three dots of concealer and the other end to blend in for a seamless finish.

Keep Your Perfect Pout in Place

· Keep lip color from bleeding by using Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to apply loose translucent powder along the outer edge of the lips.

A Quick Fix for Eye Shadow Creases

· Smooth eye shadow creases on the lids with Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™.

Create a Shimmering Glow

Use Q-tips® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to apply concealer or shimmer cream along the center of nose for a longer, thinner look. To further enhance the long, thin look, apply two dots of taupe shadow to either side of the bridge of your nose.

For Longer Lasting Mascara

To dramatize eyes and keep mascara lasting all night long, apply extra coats of mascara. First apply one coat of mascara, then dip a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ in translucent powder and sweep over lashes. Finally, cover with a second coat of mascara.

Define Cheeks with Cream Blush

To define cheeks, use a Q-tips^® cotton swab to apply cream blush to hollows of cheeks and blend it up and out into skin with clean fingers toward the hairline.

Achieve a Softer Lip Color

To achieve a softer lip color, use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to line lips with blush.

Dot Dot Dash for Softer Lip Liner

To soften your lip liner look, make a dot dot dash pattern with lip liner and use a Q-tips® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to blend and soften.

Ready, Set, Go (out)!

· To set your make-up before a party, apply a loose translucent powder with Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™.

Fill In Brows for a Softer Look

· After tweezing eyebrows, fill in brows with an eye pencil or shadow. Wipe off any excess with a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to create a softer look.

Precision Powdering

· Rather than applying powder on the entire face, use your Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to dab loose powder only where you need it – for example, the center of the forehead, the sides of the nose and the chin.

Come In for a Gorgeous Landing

· “Roll” Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ in your favorite eye shadow and store in a plastic wrap – re-apply after flight.

Apply Fake Lashes

· Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to help apply fake lashes! Start by applying a dab of lash adhesive to a Q-tips® cotton swab. Keep the tip as close to the lash line and use it to guide the application of the faux lash strip.

Simplify Your Beauty Routine

· Simplify your beauty routine and space – stick to five beauty essentials: tinted moisturizer, a multi-purpose makeup stick for eyes, cheeks and lips, concealer, one tube of mascara and one of Q-tips® cotton swabs’ four new beautifully designed Vanity Packs help apply your makeup.

Create a Glossy Pout

· Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs to apply lip-gloss from a pot.

A Disposable Wand For Concealer

· Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs to apply concealer from a container without a wand.

Apply Eye Shadow

· Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs to apply darker eye shadow color at the edges or along the lash line.

Maximize The Life of Your Lipstick

Use Q-tips® cotton swabs to get every last bit of color from a lipstick.

Help Treat Blemishes

· To help quickly heal blemishes, apply a small dollop of an acne spot treatment with salicylic acid to the end of a Q-tips® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™. They will help you treat blemishes without adding additional oils from your fingers.

Mask a Blemish

· To quickly hide a blemish, simply moisten one end of your Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ with an astringent that contains salicylic acid and lightly dab on to the blemish. Use the other end as a makeup applicator to apply an oil-free concealer to mask the blemish.

Apply Moisturizer with an SPF

To help ensure even sun protection, use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to apply a light moisturizer with SPF 15 or higher. Place a dot on your forehead, cheeks, chin and nose, and blend with clean fingers for even coverage.

Remove Puffiness and Soothe Skin

· Help remove puffiness under the eyes with Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™. Place in the freezer a small bag of Q-tips® cotton swabs that have been dampened with water. Once chilled, roll under the eyes to alleviate any puffiness and soothe swollen skin.

Carry-on Eye Cream for Long Flights

Instead of carrying eye cream on the plane – dip Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ in eye cream and store in plastic wrap. Dab on eye area after takeoff and put on eye mask. Go to sleep and wake up with gorgeous, moist skin.

Anti-Wrinkle Spot-On Applicator

Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to apply your anti-wrinkle cream directly to lines and creases.

Ensure a Long-Lasting Fragrance

· To ensure a long-lasting fragrance, dip a Q-tips^® cotton swab into your favorite perfume and apply somewhere on the skin where it will stay put – such as on the neck or behind the ears.

Keep Summer Highlights Glowing

· Keep your summer highlights glowing – use Q-tips^â cotton swabs to apply just the right amount of highlighter to your hair for streaks or for precision when touching up roots.

The At-Home Manicure

· Give yourself an at-home manicure and pedicure with Q-tips® Precision Tips™ by lightly moistening the end with nail polish remover to create your own "magic wand" that instantly erases unwanted mistakes.

Self-Tan Flawlessly

· Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to apply self tanning lotion around your eyes and nose for a flawless sun-kissed look.

Flawless Hair Removal

· When using hair-removal wax, use a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to gently apply the wax to ensure precise application.

Control Crazy Eyebrows

· Control unruly brows by applying a small amount of Vaseline^® Petroleum Jelly using Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™.

Cleaner Brow Tweezing

· Before tweezing brows, use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ soaked in alcohol or an astringent to clean the brow area.

Create a Festive Shimmer!

· Add a fun, festive glow by using Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to “dot” shimmer lotion around the collarbone area or on the shoulders and blend.

For Every Beauty Occasion

· Occasions to have Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ on hand for beauty purposes include Prom, High School reunions, weddings, first day on the job, Halloween, and holidays.

Home

Furniture and Floors Like New!

· Use Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ to touch-up paint on cabinets or walls. Apply wood stain to cover scratches in furniture or floors.

Make Your Silver Shine

· When you bring out the good silver for a special occasion, Q-tips^® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™ are ideal for applying polish to small crevices.

The Perfect Tiny Duster

· Remove dust from picture frames, scroll-work and statues with a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tips™.

Keep Your Computer Spotless

· Keep your home office in good condition. Use a moist Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ to clean the edges of the computer screen and between the keys on your keyboard.

Clean Lenses and Mirrors Carefully

· Dip a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ in alcohol for the perfect tool to clean classic camera lenses, mirrors or seals.

Soft and Gentle on Cuts and Scrapes

· Q-tips^® cotton swabs are soft and gentle enough to put antiseptic or ointment to cuts and scrapes.

Cleaning Your Ears Safely

· To clean your ears, stroke Q-tips^® cotton swabs gently around the outer surface of your ear, without entering the ear canal.

Pet Care

A Cute AND Clean Face!

Use Q-tips® cotton swabs for cleaning small crevices of your dog or cat’s face.

Soft and Gentle for Furry Friends

Use Q-tips® cotton swabs for applying ointments to cuts and scrapes on pets.

Bonus Tips

Keep a Better Cell Phone Charge

Help your cordless phone keep its charge. Clean the battery contacts of your cordless phone with a Q-tips^® cotton swab or Q-tips® Precision Tip™ dipped in alcohol. This helps maintain a good connection between the battery and the cordless device.

A Relaxing Way to Travel

If you’re traveling, dip Q-tips^® cotton swabs in lavender oil and lightly dab under nostrils for a relaxing flight or train ride.

Sweet Smelling Pick-Me-Up

· Moisten the swab portion of a Q-tips^® cotton swab with a calming essential oil, such as lavender or eucalyptus. Dab the oil on to pressure points for a quick and soothing pick-me-up.

Be sure to visit the Q-tips® cotton swabs Facebook page where you can enter the Q-tips® Tip-a-Thon! To participate, you and your readers simply need to share the ways you use Q-tips® cotton swabs or Q-tips® Precision Tips™, and you’ll be eligible for a chance to win* a $100 gift card or a grand prize worth $1,000 (to be announced in December).

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Q-tips “Q-tips Cotton Swabs Tip-a-Thon” Sweepstakes is sponsored by Conopco, Inc., d/b/a Unilever. Open to legal residents of the 50 U.S. & D.C., 18 or older. Begins 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, October 24, 2011 & ends 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 15, 2011. For official rules, visit www.facebook.com/Qtips.

I was provided with Q-tips cotton swabs® and information about the product by RocketXL. All opinions are 100% my own.

Heidi December 7, 2011 baby, child, dad, home, mommy, teen, toddler, travel

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Fun Locker Decor, LockerLookz Chandelier Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

Remember when you finally got to have your own locker in school? I do! I also remember decorating it with all kinds of fun things. Although, back then, I kind of had to get creative since there weren’t really a lot of specific decorations for lockers. Now your girls can have the coolest locker around. LockerLookz has some pretty chic locker decorations that will transform any locker into something FABULOUS!

“Transform your school locker from basic to beautiful with high-fashion locker decorations that make it easy for you to have an amazing locker in no time! Only LockerLookz gives you the power to express yourself through our unique mix-and-match locker design collections of locker wallpaper for girls, accessories, flowers and rugs.”

Create the locker look that’s just right for you!

I was sent the black locker chandelier and I love it! It is so cute. It is magnetic at the top so it is easy to put into a locker, and it really lights up! It measures 5” in diameter so it won’t get in the way of putting books away, but it really adds a darling look to locker space! Middle school girls would go crazy over these cute things!!

If she wants a different look for her locker, then consider the Locker Lamps. They are also magnetic, and come in 3 different styles. With the motion sensor light, your tween won’t have to worry about remembering to turn it off when she closes her locker! Don’t stop at lights though! With LockerLookz, you can get wallpaper in 8 different patterns…something to fit every personality. And don’t forget the mirrors and dry erase boards to match!! These locker accessories would make such a fun Christmas gift for girls. Get her one of everything so she can have the locker everyone else envy’s Smile .

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Perfect for tween girls
Fun way to dress up a boring locker
All products are locker friendly with no adhesives (just magnets)
Magnets are strong enough to hold
Fits Most Standard Size School Lockers (12” x 18” x 36”)

LockerLookz gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!

LockerLookz is generously giving away a Locker Lamp or Chandelier (winner’s choice)!!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit LockerLookz and tell us another item you like besides the lamp & chandelier.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

2 entries- Like LockerLookz on Facebook.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until December 14th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim November 30, 2011 christmas, girl, giveaway, review, school, teen, tween

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Battle Machines R/C Laser Combat Air vs. Land Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

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“Infra-red laser combat between gun turret and attack helicopter. Gun Turret features 360 degree rotation and reciprocating cannons. Attack Helicopter features 3 channel, gyro stabilization for precise maneuverability. Exploding sound effects when hits are taken and light patterns indicate shield level.

Infra-red laser combat between gun turret and attack helicopter
Gun Turret features 360 degree rotation and reciprocating cannons
Attack Helicopter features 3 channel, gyro stabilization for precise maneuverability
Exploding sound effects when hits are taken and light patterns indicate shield level”

My boys LOVE the Battle Machines R/C Laser Combat Air vs. Land. They couldn’t wait to start playing with it once it arrived. It has gotten a lot of play time since then. It is great that they can both play and take turns being the remote control helicopter or the gun. It is a great toy with an awesome wow factor. I highly recommend it.

It comes with a Helicopter, Gun Tower, 2 Controllers and an Extra “blade” (small propeller). It does not include the batteries and it requires 11 AA batteries so be sure to have those on hand.

If you are looking for a remote control toy for your kids for Christmas this year, look no further. They will love this!

Battle Machines Laser Combat Air vs. Land gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Battle Machines Laser Combat Air vs. Land!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Battle Machines and tell us another toy they have.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Like Battle Machines on Facebook.
3 entries- Follow Battle Machines on Twitter.
3 entries- Subscribe to the Battle Machine RSS feed.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and mikarose.com. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until December 13th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi November 29, 2011 boy, child, christmas, giveaway, review, teen, toy, tween

Get Designer Swimwear Like Paradizia and Phax at Swimwear360

I have become a huge fan of designer swimwear. It just stands out in a crowd unlike the plain swim suits you will find at your local bargain store. Not that there is anything wrong with that I love a great deal myself but designer swimwear just has such fabulous designs, patterns and details. I have also found that the designer swimwear is made from better fabrics meaning they last and look better much longer.

Right now I have my eye on the gorgeous swimsuits from paradizia and phax. They are so much fun. I know if I get one (or two or three) suits from a designer brand like this that I will look and feel great while at the pool. And that is priceless.

You can check out all the gorgeous designer swimwear available at Swimwear360.com.

Heidi November 29, 2011 mommy, summer, swimwear, teen

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ MikaRose Modest Women’s Dresses Review and $50 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

MikaRose has a fabulous collection of Modest Dresses for Women. I had the chance to visit the MikaRose store in the University Mall in Orem. (If your not in Utah don’t worry they have a website!). The store was beautiful from the minute I walked in I was flooded with a fabulous aroma and chic dresses were surrounding me. My first though: “They are all so pretty, how will I choose?”

One of the ladies working at the store came up to me right away and asked if she could help. Great service. I picked out a bunch of fun dresses and went to the dressing room to try them on. While I was in there the lady came a couple of times asking if I needed anything. She also brought me a few more dresses to try on. She was really sweet.

I found a dress that I absolutely love! It is soft and comfortable and looks great on me. I love that it is completely modest and still flatters my body at the same time. What’s great about MikaRose is that you can find a dress for all occasions. Business, Casual, Dressy, etc…

They also have a great selection of modest womens tops and skirts. I also picked out the most comfy black skirt I have ever had! It is seriously so comfortable. I will be wearing it a lot cause comfort is King to me To make a complete outfit I picked out an adorable striped top to go along with the skirt. I look super cute in this outfit and feel great when I wear it. MikaRose is a great place to get beautiful Modest Women’s Clothing.

A gift certificate to MikaRose is a great gift this Holiday Season, or if you know her size you can get her some beautiful dresses, skirts and tops.

Right now Bragging Mommy Readers can get 20% off! Just use the code: mikarosegiveaway at checkout.

Visit www.MikaRose.com to take advantage of this great offer.

MikaRose gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a $50 Gift Certificate to MikaRose!

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How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit MikaRose and tell us what you will buy with the gift certificate if you win.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted

3 entries- Like MikaRose on Facebook.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and mikarose.com. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway including a link to this post, & @braggingmommy in your tweet.

You can enter this giveaway until December 7th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi November 23, 2011 christmas, clothing, fashion, giveaway, mommy, review, teen

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Energizer 10W USB Car Charger and Cable Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

“Energizer, a leader in innovative batteries, lighting products and portable power devices, introduces solutions for charging Apple® products with 10 watt USB chargers and an Apple® Certified Dock Connector USB Cable for your home and auto. These portable power solutions work with popular Apple devices (up to 10 watts) including iPod®, iPhone®, iPad® all with one charger!

This charger will power other USB-charged devices including smartphones, MP3 Players, and GPS devices with the addition of an existing USB cable or one of the new Energizer_® Micro and Mini USB Cables.

Energizer also offers an Apple® Dock Connector USB Cable sold separately so consumers can purchase only what they need.

Energizer_® 10W USB Wall Charger and Cable (MSRP: $24.99)

· Quickly and simply converts any wall outlet into a USB charging station

· Includes Apple® certified dock connector USB cable

· Compact design with fold-down plug blades for easy portability

· Can charge other USB powered devices with use of micro or mini USB cable (sold separately)

Energizer_® 10W USB Car Charger and Cable (MSRP: $24.99)

· Quickly and simply converts any auto DC outlet into a USB charging station

· Includes Apple® certified dock connector USB cable

· Slim design sits flush with auto dashboard

· Can charge other USB-powered device with use of micro or mini USB cable (sold separately)

Energizer_® Dock Connector USB Cable (MSRP: $14.99)

· Made for iPad®, iPhone® and iPod®

· Sync and charge devices

· Buy extras to keep in car, luggage, office and other places

Energizer® Micro and Mini USB Charging Cables (MSRP: $9.99)

· Two USB cables for charging multiple devices

One Mini USB to USB cable
One Micro USB to USB cable

· Compatible with USB-powered devices”

I have the Energizer car charger and the Mini USB Charging Cables. It is so nice to have in my car because then no matter what type of device someone has they can charge their device. These chargers and cables from Energizer are the perfect stocking stuffer for this Christmas!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Energizer 10W USB Car Charger and Cable!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Energizer and tell us another product they make that you would like to own.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- ‘Like’ Energizer on Facebook.
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1 entry- Tell us why you would like to win this car charger.
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You can enter this giveaway until December 2nd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi November 18, 2011 christmas, dad, electronics, giveaway, mommy, technology, teen, travel

Brag Worthy Christmas ~ Shopbop Missoni Scarves + $100 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

If you are shopping for her, whether it’s your sister, friend, mother, or wife ShopBop.com has a fabulous selection of items she will love. Their Missoni scarves are perfect for the cold weather and holiday season. Not only will they keep her warm but she will look gorgeous as well.

My other suggestions from shopbop: Elie Tahari has beautiful clothing and bags she will more than love and Theodora & Callum has gorgeous jewelry, shoes, boots and scarves that are surely on her Christmas list this year.

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One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a $100 Gift Card to ShopBop.com!

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MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Shopbop and tell us what you will purchase if you win this giveaway.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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You can enter this giveaway until November 30th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Heidi November 16, 2011 christmas, clothing, gift card, giveaway, jewelry, mommy, teen

Wishing For Warmer Weather? Get Some Fabulous New Swimwear and Take a Vacation!

So the winter cold weather can sometimes get me down. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy the snow falling outside and the holiday season, but I love the summer sun and warmth. I especially love laying in the sun, swimming and relaxing.

So lately I have been wishing for a vacation to a warmer destination. Oh I would love to be laying on a beach somewhere with my family. I probably have this on my mind because I have been looking at fabulous Beach Dresses that Swimwear 360 has available. They are so super cute and the perfect cover ups for your swim suit.

As I am browsing Swimwear 360 for a new swim suit for my trip I am so impressed by the quality of merchandise they offer.

You can definitely find everything you need and more for your warm tropical vacation at Swimwear360. From One Piece Swimwear to bikinis and Monokinis I have so many fabulous swim suits to choose from.

They even offer Wholesale Swimwear at great prices. We are talking designer swim suits. I can’t wait to purchase my swimwear and accessories and go on a vacation with my family.

Heidi November 16, 2011 mommy, summer, swimwear, teen, travel

Find It Games Starry Night Game Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

My girls love playing games, but most of their games require us to play with them because they don’t know the rules, or because my younger daughter can’t read the cards, etc. We don’t mind playing with them, but sometimes we have other things that we need to do. The Find it Games Starry Night Game is a game that my girls can play by themselves.

“Starry Night is the first specially shaped, “contained adventure” from Find It® Games. It’s impossible to resist twisting, turning and shaking it as you try to find the 40 nighttime shapes hidden among the brightly colored pellets. Most of the objects glow in the dark, taking this scavenger hunt to a whole new dimension! The perfect game to play alone or with the family, and a great gift for kids aged 8-98.

Find It® is a creative game that never needs to be put away. Find It® is ideal to play anywhere: at home, in the office or when you travel. With this exciting family game everyone will enjoy the hunt for hidden objects buried within the layer of recycled plastic pellets. Alone or with friends, fun is created by spinning it, shaking it, and twisting it until all the objects are found. Can you find the hidden penny…?”

The Find It Games Starry Night Game is a low-key game that keeps my girls entertained for a good while. At first, I don’t think they were quite convinced that it was an actual game Winking smile …but after I explained to them how to play, they thought it was pretty cool. They sat down to find all the shapes right away and they loved it. The game is recommended for ages 8 and up, but even my four year old can play this game without any help. My favorite thing about this game is that it is all ‘contained’. No tiny little pieces to worry about and no play money to keep from getting ruined!! It is easily stored and I think it would make an excellent travel game!! You can even play it in the dark because the pieces that you search for GLOW!! How fun is that?

You can get Find It Games in several different versions and they are all equally as fun and entertaining! You & your family will stay busy trying to find all the little shapes among the colored pellets!!

You might be thinking “What do I do with this game after I have found all the pieces?” Well….there are a few different ways you can play this game to make it more interesting. Here are some suggestions (or come up with your own way to play!!):

“Speed Rounds: As a family game, or by yourself you can use a timer to increase challenge and see how many items you can find in 30 seconds or other amounts of time. When played as a party game with a group of people this mode is great fun!

Rewards: Assign each item a monetary amount (or use a point system) and see how many items you can find within 30 seconds. Penny is the hardest to find,so it could be 25 points and say 10 points for the top hat and 5 points for other items. This also is recommended as a family game or party game style of play.

Story Time: In “Story Time” game mode everyone can take turns telling a story tied to each item they find. At the end whoever remembers the most about someone’s story wins. It’s also a great way to use the Find It hidden object game and create good conversations.

Find the Letter: With your family or friends write down a letter and see how many items you can find that start with that letter.”

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

No little pieces to worry about
Easy to play
Great for kids travel games
Play on your own or get help from others
Different ways to play

Find It Games Starry Night Game gets BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

Find It Games is generously giving away a ‘Find It’ game to one lucky reader!!!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Find It Games and tell us what your favorite version of ‘Find It’ game is your favorite!

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You can enter this giveaway until November 17th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

Kim November 3, 2011 entertainment, family, games, giveaway, review, teen, tween

Best Birthday Cake Ever! Dippidee Batman Birthday Cake Review

Bug recently had a birthday party and for his theme he chose Super Heroes. His favorite super hero right now is Batman. So we went in to Dippidee to design his birthday cake. They have photo books you can look at for ideas and then we sat down with the Manager Heidi to design his cake. Bug was very excited to design his cake and choose Batman. We got to choose all the details down to the cake flavor and filling.

Heidi was great to work with and helped us design the perfect cake for Bug. The day of the party we went and picked up the cake and I was so impressed. It looked amazing! Bug was beyond thrilled. This is by far the best birthday cake he has ever had.

All the guests at his party were so impressed by the cake. But the best part was when we cut the cake and tasted it. It was DELICIOUS! Beyond delicious actually. Everyone loved it, just writing about it now makes me crave some more

Dippidee can help you to create the perfect Birthday Cake!

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Dippidee Birthday Cakes get Bragging Rights!

Heidi November 2, 2011 birthday, child, party, review, teen, toddler, tween

Think Geek Mindflex Brainwave Game Review

Unleash the power of your mind

“For everyone who has ever wanted to be a Jedi, or maybe just telekinetic, the MindFlex will rock your world. But before we tell you about it, let’s review situations where telekinesis would come in handy: pulling the TV remote from your significant other’s hand, refilling your drink in the kitchen while watching TV in the living room, closing the curtains when the pesky neighbors try to watch your pay-per-view, saving that piece of popcorn before it hits the floor (sayonara, 5 second rule!). The possibilities are endless!

Playing MindFlex is easy; winning takes a strong mind. Put the headset on and use the buckle in the back to adjust it firmly about your head. Attach the ear clips to each earlobe. Turn on the headset and the console and you’re ready to start! With the Freestyle mode, you can get the hang of the easier tasks: using your concentrating powers to raise and lower the ball. Once you’ve mastered that, you can try the Mental Marathon, Danger Zone, Chase The Lights, or Thoughtshot games. You can even build your own mind-bending obstacle courses using all the rings, towers, maze cages, and other pieces in the set.”-Think Geek

Product Specifications

For Ages 8 and Up
Not recommended for Children under 3 years of age
Be a Jedi! Use the power of your mind to move the ball around the obstacle course
Uses advanced Mindflex technology (aka your brain waves plus fans)
Mindflex comes with the following components:

1 Game Console
1 Headset
4 Balls
3 Ring Towers
5 Rings
2 Maze Cages
2 Wall Panels
4 Shelf Panels
1 Funnel (3 pieces)
1 Cannon (3 pieces)
1 Teeter-Totter
1 Propeller Wheel

The Mindflex Brainwave game is a huge hit with the kids. 12 year old C has had his eye on this game for a while now and was so excited when we got to review it. We couldn’t believe how cool it is and how it uses the power of your mind He had his friends over and they all had a ton of fun playing this game. It is a great gift idea for kids over 8. Even us adults have had fun playing it.

The batteries are not included so you will want to make sure you have 4 ‘C’ alkaline batteries for the console and 3 ‘AAA’ alkaline batteries for headset on hand so you can get to playing right away.

This game as well as other amazing and fun products are available at www.ThinkGeek.com.

Think Geek Mindflex Brain Wave gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi October 26, 2011 child, games, review, teen, toy, tween

Want a Super Doorstop? I’ve Got One for You ~ Think Geek Pow Doorstop Review

You show that door who’s boss

“There’s an RPG designer we know who lives in Vegas, and his only goal in life is to master the timing of all the automatic doors on the Strip, so he can look like he opens them with a flourish of his arms. (We hope that’s not his only goal in life, but some days, we wonder…)

You may not want to master all the doors in your world, but perhaps there’s one pesky one that you’d like to keep open. Allow us to introduce you to the POW! door stop, ready to slip under that door with its anti-slip, durable rubber self and stop it in its tracks.”-Think Geek

My little Bug is a Super Hero fan of epic proportions. He loves everything and anything Super Heroes. So when he saw his new Pow Doorstop he loved it. It is super cool and holds the door open just as it should. Perfect for any super hero fan!

You can purchase this awesome doorstop and other fun products at www.thinkgeek.com.

Think Geek Pow Doorstop gets Bragging Rights!

Heidi October 21, 2011 boy, child, dad, home, review, teen, tween