Friday, April 30, 2010

Healthy Organic Coffee, Tea, & More {Review/Giveaway}

**CLOSED**
Winner was announced on May 14th to shootingstarsmag

I am a huge coffee drinker. I average about 5 cups a day or less. I know this is not good for me but I don't get much sleep with my 2 lil ones & running my own business. After I had my son in 2008 I found myself getting heartburn a whole lot more. Since coffee is a big part of my life to get through the days, I needed to find a coffee that did not send my chest in pain.

A good friend of mine Lisa, who I met through my StrollerFit group about 2 years ago, recently told me about this coffee called "Organo Gold" that she sells. It's made from Ganoderma which is a known as the "King of Antioxidants" for its excellence in removing uric acid, lactic acid, excess cholesterol, fat deposits, dead tissue and accumulated chemical toxin from the body. So I decided to give it a try & see if my heartburn would return.


When I drink my coffee I like to drink it black, no cream or sugar for me! I adopted that from my parents who also drink coffee black & drink coffee like water. Lisa has an "Organo Gold Gourmet Black Coffee". They come in packets of 30. Each packet makes about 2 cups of instant coffee. This coffee is Black, Black, Black (meaning very strong) & very good to me. You can get 3 or 4 cups out of 1 packet if you don't like your coffee to strong. You could also use half the packet & save the other half for the next day. It was very soft & smooth to me. To my surprise my heartburn did not return. This is very exciting to me because if you have ever experienced heartburn you know that it is very unpleasant.

I also tried the "Organo Gold Gourmet Mocha". I am not a big sweet eater but when I am craving sweets I usually go to a coffee house & get a Mocha. I try to make my own Mocha with coffee and chocolate but I never get the combination right. The Organo Gold Gourmet Mocha will definitely settle those sweet cravings for me. It's not to sweet but just right. The other great thing is I don't have to waste time or gas going to a Coffee House & I can't feel to guilty since it's good for me. There are 15 packets to one box & also make about 2 cups per packet.
Besides helping with my heartburn Organo Gold coffee, tea & hot chocolates help to cleanse, detox and regulate body functions. Ganoderma Lucidum is a red mushroom that has been around for over 5 thousand years. It is a kind of medicinal fungi & has been highly regarded by Chinese as the "King of Herbs" or the "Miracle Herb". It is non-toxic and can be taken daily. When taken regularly, it restores the body's natural state, allowing the organs to function normally. Ganoderma contains vitamins, mineral, over 150 different antioxidants and 200 additional active elements. No other herbal product provides anywhere near these amounts, for example, green tea has only 11 and the best antioxidant food supplement on the market have reached 30.


The majority of illnesses and chronic diseases are caused by the imbalance of body functions, due to accumulation of toxins in the body. Ganoderma helps to eliminate these toxins. It also helps regulate blood pressure, is a tonic for colds, and expectorant and antitussive.


Buy It:
Visit Healthy Drink and More to purchase your own healthy organic beverage. Purchase is NOT necessary to enter into giveaway.

Win It:
Lisa from Healthy Drink and More is giving away an adorable coffee mug filled with 4 packets of your choice (combination of any 4) Black Coffee, Mocha, Latte and Green Tea to one lucky reader (shown in picture above). Open to USA residence only.
For a chance to win you must do the following:

**Required** visit Healthy Drink and More and tell me (in the comments below) what beverages you would like to try. Do this before May 14th and you are in.

9 Additional Ways to Win/Optional (This gives you additional entries into the giveaway. These are completely optional. When the following options are completed below please leave a separate comment for each entry saying which one you completed)

  1. Follow my blog under "Fans" on the top left hand side of this blog. Current followers count to.

  2. Blog about this giveaway.

  3. "Like/Fan" Mommy's Sweet Things on Facebook (current "Likes/Fans" count to) and leave a comment that says "I entered into the Healthy Drink and More Giveaway".

  4. "Like/Fan" Healthy Drink and More on Facebook (current "Likes/Fans" count to) and tell them "Mommy's Sweet Things sent me http://mommyssweetthings.blogspot.com".

  5. Follow Mommy's Sweet Things on Twitter. Current followers count to.

  6. Tweet the following "Healthy Drink and More Giveaway @mommysweetthing http://mommyssweetthings.blogspot.com"

  7. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post, on this blog.

  8. Vote for us: click on the banners to the right under "Click to Vote".

  9. Grab the Mommy's Sweet Things Button for your Blog.
The information provided above is my personal review and information taken from Organo Gold as well. If you are experiencing heartburn or have any other medical problems please consult a doctor.

Giveaway ends May 13th 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen using random.org on May 14th. Winner will be announced on our blog as well as our Facebook "Like/Fan" Page. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. No compensation was given in exchange for this review/giveaway. Good Luck!!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique {Review/Giveaway}

**CLOSED**
Winner was announced May 12th to comment #16 Nichole H.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Arlene the owner of Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique about her amazing embroidery gifts. We have worked together in the past and she was so gracious to send some of her gifts for my family to use.

Everything she sent is gorgeous and adorable. The colors and patterns she chose for us even matched our personalities. All her items arrived embroidered with our names and packaged with a lovely bow.



The Blue/Brown Large Dots with Brown Rose Swirl Minky Lovie she sent my 16 month old son is so soft I can't stop touching it. My son loves to carry it around with him everywhere he goes. I absolutely love the rose swirl pattern on the back. Lucky Duck Embroidery Lovies come in a very generous size starting at a size of 20x20". They are also available with a satin back.


(sitting down on the couch watching cartoons with his Lovie)


She sent my daughter the Dk. Pink Towel with Zebra Minky Hood. The colors compliment each other very-very well. The towels are very large, thick, plush and will last for many years to come. They will even make as a great beach, bath or pool towel. My daughter enjoys using it as a cape. Just to run around the house and play super heroes.



And my favorite of course is the Spa Minky Wrap. I just melt into it when wearing it. It fit perfectly around me (with velcro attachment on top) & feels absolutely luxurious with minky on both sides. She embroidered my initial into it and added a little bling. All of the robes are made out of minky fabric. They come in sizes S, M, L, for girls and S, M, L, XL for adults. Get matching ones for you and your daughter! This would also make another great item to take to the beach or pool as well.


(the blue straps you see in the picture below are part of my swim suit)

You can find many awesome, unique, creative gifts at Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique. Make that next gift special and unique by adding their names or initials. Along with the items that we received, you can also find bibs, make-up cases, burp cloths, baby wipe holders, oil cloth totes, travel tumblers and koozies.
Where to Buy:
 Visit Lucy Duck Embroidery Boutique http://www.luckyduckembroideryboutique.com/ to purchase your own unique/creative gift. Purchase is not necessary to enter into the giveaway.

Win It:
Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique is giving away to one lucky reader a 20x20" Lovie of your choice fabric & font (same size Lovie shown in the pictures with my son). Open to everyone, USA & International. For a chance to win you must do the following:

Required: visit Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique and tell me (in the comments below) which Lovie you would choose if you won. Please make sure to leave your email address or a way for me to contact you if you win. Do this before May 11th and you are in.

8 Additional Ways to Win/Optional (This gives you additional entries into the giveaway. When the following options are completed please leave a separate comment for each entry saying which ones you completed)
  1. Follow my blog under "Fans" on the top left hand side of this blog. Current followers count to.
  2. Blog about this giveaway.
  3. Become a Fan of Mommy's Sweet Things on Facbook (current fans count to) & leave a comment that says "I entered into the Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique Giveaway".
  4. Follow Mommy's Sweet Things on Twitter. Current followers count to.
  5. Tweet the following "Lucky Duck Embroidery Boutique Giveaway @mommysweetthing http://mommyssweetthings.blogspot.com"
  6. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post, on this blog.
  7. Vote for us: click on the banners to the right under "Click to Vote".
  8. Grab the Mommy's Sweet Things Button for your Blog.
Giveaway ends May 11th at 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen using random.org on May 12th. Please make sure to leave a way for us to contact you. Winner will be announced on our blog as well as our Facebook Fan Page. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. No compensation was given in exchange for this review/giveaway. Good Luck!!!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Shout-Out to Boutique Mama {Review}

Thank you, thank you, thank you, BoutiqueMama for my new Web Template! It's absolutely amazing. I am in love with all of your Web Templates but when I saw the "Mackenize" template I just had to have it. I didn't even discuss it financially with my husband first (I was that blown away). Your web templates are gorgeous and totally affordable.


If you are interested in starting your own website or looking to change your current boutique template, you have to check out www.BoutiqueMama.com. I have worked with BoutiqueMama for the past year and the customer service is extremely helpful and friendly. Visit my boutique to see what my new template looks like www.MommysSweetThings.com.

Here are a few examples of what BoutiqueMama has to offer:





BoutiqueMama.com is a web design studio specializing in stylish, ready-to-go web template design for the savvy boutique business owner. Building and launching your online boutique is easy as 1-2-3 and free installation is included when you host with one of their approved web hosting providers. You can maintain your own website with no coding or special coding experience required! They have taken all the guesswork out of the process!

Each of their web and blog template designs are professionally hand-coded with the highest standards and are w3c compliant and cross-browser compatible. To top it off, their prices are extremely affordable. There has never been a better time to launch your own online boutique! Build and launch your dream business in 2010... BoutiqueMama style!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Green Sproutlets Eco-Friendly Kids' Apparel {Giveaway}

**Closed**
Winner Was announced on May 3rd to Katy A

I was so excited when the designer/co-founder of Green Sproutlets LLC contacted me directly herself. She loved our baby boutique store & wanted me to carry her Eco-Friendly Kids' Apparel line.

Here are some pictures of the girls clothes...


And for the Boys...

Green Sproutlets focuses on providing eco-friendly children's clothing that is safe and comfortable, hip and contemporary. Green Sproutlets was inspired by a husband and wife team who felt the need to provide their daughter and other children who have sensitive skin with soft, hypoallergenic, eco-friendly clothing, which promotes social and environmental awareness while being stylish and hip.

Their products are eco-friendly, using mainly certified bamboo, organic cotton, and other sustainable fabrics such as soy or hemp. They use water-based ink for their printing and low impact dyes. Absolutely no pesticides, lead or any other harmful chemicals. Certified lead-free. Making them safer for children and the environment.

They also have coordinating essentials to complete the look or for that perfect gift set.


Green Sproutlets Apparel has been featured in mom reviews such as Mommies with Styles, Mom Finds, Doorlicious, etc. and online magazines such as Tot Trends Weekly Babble, etc. Recently Violet Affleck (daughter of celebrity couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner) was seen wearing their Pink Polka Tee, even Violet loves the softness of bamboo!

Buy It:Visit Green Sproutlets to purchase eco-friendly kids' apparel and accessories. Purchase is not necessary to enter the giveaway.
Win It:Green Sproutlets is giving away to one lucky reader their adorable bib & burp cloth set. Open to US & Canada only. For a chance to win you must do the following:

Required: visit Green Sproutlets and tell me (in the comments below) which bib & burp cloth set you would pick if you won. Please make sure you leave your email address or a way for me to contact you if you win. Do this before May 3rd and you are in.

10 Additional Ways to Win/Optional (This gives you additional entries into the giveaway. When the following tasks below are complete please leave a separate comment for each entry saying which ones you completed)

  1. Follow my blog. Current followers count to.

  2. Blog about this giveaway.

  3. Become a Fan of Mommy's Sweet Things on Facebook (current fans count to) & leave a comment that says "I entered into the Green Sproutlets Giveaway".

  4. Become a Fan of Green Sproutlets on Facebook (current fans count to) & tell them "Mommy's Sweet Things sent me".

  5. Follow Mommy's Sweet Things on Twitter. Current followers count to.

  6. Follow Green Sproutlets on Twitter. Current followers count to.

  7. Tweet the following "Green Sproutlets Giveaway @mommysweetthing http://mommyssweetthings.blogspot.com"


  8. Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post, on this blog.

  9. Vote for us: click on the banners to the right under "Click to Vote".
Giveaway ends May 2nd 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen using random.org on May 3rd. Please make sure to leave a way for us to contact you. Winner will be announced on our blog as well as our facebook fan page. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn. No compensation was given in exchange for this review/giveaway. Good Luck!!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Mark Your Calendar

We will be offering a Free Giveaway on Monday, April the 19th. Please check back with us!!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Saving for our Children's College - Upromise

We can all use help these days saving for our children's college education. College is expensive now (we know that first hand paying on our student loans) we can only imagine how much it will cost in 18 years. I don't even want to think that far but Upromise helps take some of that worry away without any extra money coming out of our pocket. My husband & I met a very nice lady Toni who works for Metlife & she told us about http://www.upromise.com/.

Let me say up front that this service is completely FREE & does not take any extra time or money out of your pockets. When you do your everyday shopping online, restaurants, or groceries these partnered companies pay a percentage 1-25% that goes to your child's college education. There is no limit to how much you can save. Click here to view all the thousands of companies that have partnered with Upromise.

You can even invite your family & friends to participate. So that means ever time they make eligible purchase, a percentage of that purchase goes to your child's savings as well.

As that money grows in your Upromise account, you can leave it there until it's needed for your child or there are several other options that you can do with that money. Invest it into a tax-deffered 529 plan, a high-yield savings account, or pay down existing student loans. Click here for more information.
Disclaimer: This is my personal review on Upromise & no advertisement was paid for this post.
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