Adventure Bible for Toddlers Review

Book Description

The Adventure Bible for Toddlers starts children ages 2-5 on the journey of a lifetime, teaching them about the Bible’s great stories and themes. It helps young children grow in their relationship with God using stories and art from the wildly popular Adventure Bible Storybook. With ten beautifully illustrated and beloved Bible stories from the Old and New Testament, this sturdy padded board book will stimulate toddlers’ minds and fill their hearts with love for their heavenly Father.

About the Author
Catherine DeVries is a writer and editor. She has been influential in the development of many bestselling children’s Bibles and Bible storybooks including The Adventure Bible, The Beginner’s Bible and the Jesus Storybook Bible. She is also the author of My Time with God and many articles that have been published in professional magazines and journals. Catherine lives with her husband and three children in Colorado.

Review:  The Adventure Bible for Toddlers is a great starter Bible.  The stories are very short, but are a great starting point for little learners who are just beginning to understand the truth found in the stories of the Bible.  I like that before the story begins it tells you the book, chapter, and verses the stories were taken from, so you can go back and read them the verses from the Bible or learn more about the story yourself.

There are colorful illustrations on every page, depicting the story, and one of my favorite features is that it is a board book!  It has a nice plushy cover and back, with board book pages in between.  Perfect for small, sometimes messy hands.  I will say though I let my baby play with the book and it got a little wet from his slobber, making some of the pages stick and come off a bit.

Overall, I think it is a great resource for beginning to share your love of the Bible with your child.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers <http://booklookbloggers.com> book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 <http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/16cfr255_03.html> : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 

#VSSportBra Review

I received a beautiful pink striped box in the mail with complimentary products to review from Influenster and the Victoria's Secret Sport line.  The #VSSportBra Vox Box contained the Incredible Sport Bra, Knockout Crop work out pants, and coupons to share with friends. #VSSportTester

I love Victoria's Secret bras and was very excited to try out their new sport bra.  I have one of their sport bras already, but this one was appealing to me because it had a lot more padding and support.

I am finally starting to get back into working out after having my baby (8 months later), lol.  Before I was pregnant, I started a running plan (even though I really had never ran in my life), but dropped it right after I found out I was pregnant.  So...now I'm starting it back again!  I ran pushing Eli in my jogging stroller in one hand and the leash of my dog in the other.  It is possible!  And of course, I wore my new VS Sport Bra out to test!  Here's what I thought...

The Incredible by Victoria's Secret Sport Bra fit me pretty well.  I may have gotten the band size a little larger, but it is pretty true to size.  Like a lot of sport bras, it was a little difficult to get over my head.  I think I would LOVE the new Incredible Front-Close Sport Bra because it has a front zipper to secure the bra.  No more trying to pull a tight bra over your head.  Great idea.

I didn't love the color I received.  I would have much preferred a solid color for matching purposes, but some people may like the flowers.

I thought the Incredible Sport Bra was very comfortable while running.  It gave me great support and didn't show my sweat.  Overall, I really liked the #VSSportBra.

I got the Victoria's Secret Knockout Crop Pants in size small.  I would definitely purchase a size bigger; they seem to run small.  Sports pants are supposed to be tight, but I think these were just a little too tight.  This may be because they come up to mid stomach and that is where all the leftover baby weight is currently residing.  When I ran it pushed on my stomach and was a little uncomfortable.

Besides getting the wrong size, I think the pants are great.  I love the crop style.  They were easy to run in and the body-wick feature kept them cool and dry even though it was hot and I was definitely sweating.  I actually really liked the gray color and the texture of the fabric (very smooth).

Overall, I really enjoyed both products from Victoria's Secret Sport line.  If I had the right size and could pick out my colors then I would be a happy fitness mama.  Thanks Influenster!!

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Skintimate Mandarin Burst Shave Gel

I received a free full size can of Skintimate Mandarin Burst shave gel to review from Crowdtap.  I actually already use Skintimate daily for shaving, but was excited to test out the new scent.  #SamplingSkintimate

The Mandarin Burst shave gel has hints of mandarin orange, lemon, and lime.  I usually go for flowery smells, but I absolutely love this scent.  It is refreshing, light, and tropical.  It reminds me of summer...something I would love to take with me through fall and beyond.

 I have tried other shaving creams (cheaper) in the past and they just aren't as good.  My old shaving cream came out as a foam and did not spread well.  It kind of disappeared when I put it on my legs.  This Skintimate product comes out as a gel and foams up as you spread it around your legs.  The coverage is really good...I don't have to use very much of the product to fully cover my legs for shaving.

I think this is a great product for keeping legs moisturized and protected during shaving.  I would definitely recommend it.    

My #SkintimateHappyLegs after using Skintimate Mandarin Burst

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Kleenex Tissues On-The-Go Pack

I received a Kleenex Brand Tissues On-The-Go Pack from Crowdtap free for review.  Kleenex is the brand I think of when tissues are involved (Can I have a Kleenex?).  I love the colors and design.  So bright and fun; perfect for summer.  The wallet pack is compact (great for traveling), holding 10 tissues.  I love it because it is stylish, fits in my diaper bag easily, and prepares me for runny noses and messes.

I was trying to think of new ways I could use my tissues.  I needed to paint my nails for another review, so I ended up using the tissue to protect the table while I gave myself a mani.  Another idea that I saw on pinterest and thought was adorable was to use the tissue to make a get well card.  They made a card with a pocket on it and placed some folded up tissue in the pocket on the front of the card.  Would work well for a sympathy card as well. 

For now, my Kleenex Tissue Wallet Pack will be traveling in my diaper bag.  I'm glad I'll be prepared for tears and sniffles without have to drag around a whole box of tissues.

Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets Review & Giveaway

I was sent a package of Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets to review.  When I opened the box, a fresh floral scent flooded the room.  I was surprised that the scent lingered in the kitchen for such a long time after I moved the box to the laundry room.  These fabric sheets would smell great tucked into a clothes hamper, dresser drawer, or even in the middle of a toilet paper roll!  They come in two scents-- Fresh Spring Waters and Lavender Blossom. 

After washing a load of laundry, I threw the clothes in the dryer with one of these fabric softener sheets.  I love that they reduce static cling, repel pet hair/lint, and smell good.  If I could change one thing about these dryer sheets, it would be for them to leave the clothes with a stronger smell.  One of the main reasons I use dryer sheets is to add that extra scent to my laundry.  I was surprised the scent was faint on my clothes, since the sheets are so pungent straight out of the box.  Next time I'll be sure to add a second sheet in there!

The Sweepstakes

To celebrate the release of the New Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets, the Purex® brand is hosting a Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will receive $500 and a year’s supply of Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets, while 50 2nd place winners will receive a coupon for free Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets!  CLICK HERE to enter!!   Ends May 9th, 2014 at 3pm PT.

The Giveaway
Three lucky winners will receive a FREE box of Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets!  ENTER BELOW!  :)

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"The Purex® brand provided me with a sample of Purex® Crystals Dryer Sheets in exchange for a product review.  However, all the opinions expressed here are my own."  

Review: Playtex® Sport Body Wipes

I applied and was accepted to do a Sample and Share for Playtex's new Sport Body Wipes through Crowdtap.com in exchange for my honest review of the product.  I received:

•  3 packs of 4 Playtex® Sport Body Wipes (For myself and friends to try)
• 1 Playtex® Sport Body Wipes Pamphlet

Description of the product:   Playtex® Sport Body Wipes are designed to be tough enough to remove dirt and sweat, but gentle enough to use on your entire body. The wipes can be used to clean yourself after workouts, practice, or any time you want to feel refreshed. Sport Body Wipes come as individually wrapped wipes and provide a simple way to feel fresh, clean and confident all day, every day.

Review:  I have been looking for a product like this for a long time.  I always feel icky leaving the gym and I'm not able to rid the feeling until I get home to take a shower.  The sweat dries on your skin and it's gross, so I was very excited to try a product that could keep me smelling good and feeling comfortable until I'm able to get to a shower.

The first thing I noticed about the product is that it comes in a small, convenient, and stylish package.  It was easy to open (was perforated  and labeled "tear here") and fit well in my purse making it accessible in times of need (gym, the beach, day trip to the zoo, working outside, ect.).  I also loved the pink and green coloring (my wedding colors!).

Before I used the product, I decided to do a dance workout DVD to get nice and sweaty.

Don't think I usually smile during workouts (except when the lady on the DVD tells me too!), that is all for the camera. ;)

After my workout, I tore the package open and applied the wipe to my body.  It felt very cool/refreshing and smelled clean (a cool cucumber fragrance).  I was hesitant to use it on my face because it is such a sensitive area, but I went ahead and took the plunge anyways.  It seems to work great on my skin (including my face); no irritation or breakouts from the use of the product.

My body felt great after the product dried.  The wipes are alcohol free and therefore don't dry your skin out like other similar products.  They also did not leave my body feeling sticky.  I felt clean and smelled good...exactly what I would want from a body wipe.

The wipes themselves are soft and durable.  They are a good size and can cover a large amount of area on your body.  You can flush them down the toilet or throw them in the trash can when you are done.

Overall, I love the Playtex® Sport Body Wipes!  They did their job of making me feel clean and refreshed, wiping away sweat and dirt.  The only thing I would change would be for the wipes to come in a variety of scents.  While I enjoyed the scent it came in, I would prefer a floral scent.  (Though once the wipe dries on your skin the scent is very faint anyways.)

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Disclamer:  I received Playtex® Sport Body Wipes to review and share with friends  through Crowdtap.  I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own!