Ended - Floppets Review and Giveaway

Be prepared for an animal invasion. Floppets are here! Floppets are small cute collectible toys with a velcro loop strap that can be attached to almost anything. We have them on backpacks, flip flops, our fingers and toes, shoelaces, pencils, headbands, and clothes. It is a fun way for young children (and old) to decorate and personalize their belongings. more...

Last Minute Gift Ideas with Coty Fragrances

Any fragrances make a great gift, especially for Christmas. I love the gift sets you can get this time of year! Thanks to People StyleWatch / Style Hunters, I received three full sized Coty Fragrance products to try and was pleasantly surprised with all three. Let me tell you a little about them: more...

Lessons Learned This Christmas

Well Christmas is just around the corner and I decided to sit back and take stock of what we have already purchased for our children. I thought starting early would allow me to be more organized but no, I am still wondering what I have purchased, what I still need to purchase, where I hid already purchased items, and where exactly I put my shopping list. more...

Enter Mom Central's Wet Ones Sticky Situation Contest on Facebook

How do you clean up your children's "Sticky Situations?" I keep antibacterial wipes within arms reach for our sticky situations, especially the crafty ones that end up all over the table, floor and my kids. We love our messes, thanks to easy clean up with Wet Ones. Enter Mom Central's Wet Ones Sticky Situations Contest on Facebook and share your creative tips on how you get out of your sticky situations with your children. more...

TruKid Bubbly Body Wash Review and Giveaway - Ends Dec 27

I was horrified when I found out the products I was using on my kids contained harsh chemicals! Why did they contain these crazy chemicals that harm us and our environment too? As if new parents didn't have enough to worry about, now we have to police our products. more...

Torani Syrup's and Holiday Cheer

Torani syrups are great, especially this time of year! They are a tasty offering to guests to make a perfect cup of tea or coffee a little sweeter. There are over 120 syrups available, some sugar free too. So it is nice to have a few flavors available to sample and share. Many can be used in delicious alcoholic drinks, but I chose the recipe below, so everyone can enjoy it at your holiday party: more...

Top 5 Ideas for Creating the Garden of your Dreams

For many people gardens are a decorative surrounding or feature to their home. To others it is a lot more than that. Some people have immense interest in gardening and use an abundance of time creating and maintaining gardens as a sense of pleasure. It is more than a presentable feature to welcome friends to their home, more so a hobby that provides sheer enjoyment to the gardener at hand. more...

Sesame Street Live: "Elmo's Super Heroes" coming to Lowell Memorial Auditorium in January

Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his super-ness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the “super” back in Super Grover. Singing and dancing their way through fun lessons on healthy habits, more...

Hot Mama Heirloom Jewelry Designs - Plus 20% off Code

Shannon Sunderland & Sahra Cahoon form the dynamic duo of Hot Mama Designs. Hot Mama Designs rejoices in celebrating motherhood, family and the one-of-a-kind feeling of the handmade object. Their inspiring designs are created to tell stories and celebrate life. Celebrate Family ~ Celebrate Motherhood ~ Celebrate You! more...

Fun Gift Ideas: Portable North Pole

Are you looking for a fun gift this year from Santa? Portable North Pole offers lots of exciting and fun gift ideas including a Personalized Video package which includes pictures of your child and personal details provided by you. Also available are: a Phone Call from Santa, Interactive Letter, Nice List Certificate, Christmas Book, Stickers, Door Hangers, Puzzle, Coloring Book, and Placemats. more...

Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty Giveaway is Back!

Did you get a chance to enter Melissa & Doug's Terrific Twenty Sweepstakes? Well, they are giving us all another chance to win! From now through December 19, 2012, participate in another round of DAILY GIVEAWAYS on the Melissa & Doug Facebook page! That’s another Terrific Twenty toy to a new fan EVERY DAY! more...

Fun Gift Ideas: Colortime Crafts and Markers

Colortime offers fun ready-to-color T-shirts, tote bags, pillow cases, backpacks, and bandanas, a fun craft any time and a great idea for any party or get together as well. I love that my daughter is creative and I think the products colortime offer would make a fun pastime. more...

Great Gift Ideas: Tasting Room Wine Sampler

This time of year we are always on the hunt for gifts for friends and family and in the past, a nice bottle of wine has always been a good gift for some on my list. I love a nice bottle of wine as well to bring to the hostess at holiday gatherings. It can sometimes be a little overwhelming trying to pick one out though, with the aisles and aisles of choices. how do you decide? more...

Parnevu's Hair Products Review

When I first heard about these products, I thought of my Mum immediately. She has always complained about her naturally curly hair being so dry and hard to work with! I thought she would benefit most for trying these products and having tried them once myself, I thought them best for her naturally curly hair. more...

GiftBasketsPlus.com for Gift Giving

If I am stuck for a present, I sometimes consider sending a gift basket! I love receiving them myself, so I hope my recipient gets the same warm and fuzzy feeling when they receive theirs! They are usually filled with gourmet treats and other products you would not normally try and ones that are just pure indulgence! more...

The Polar Express at the Cape Cod Railway

All aboard for the best adventure ever!! The Polar Express comes to life this holiday season at the Cape Cod Central Railway. Climb aboard the festive vintage train cars for an adventure of a lifetime. Dancing elves and a chef deliver hot chocolate and a cookie to each guest to enjoy while music from the Polar Express movie plays on our way to the North Pole. more...

Influenster's Beauty VoxBox Featuring Boots No7 Skin Care

If you read my recent Beauty VoxBox Post you would have learned how I love the No7 Beautiful Skin line from Boots. Now available state side, it is one line you will have to try for yourself! The Cleansing Balm and Night Cream I received in the Beauty Bloggers VoxBox offers a lightweight two step cleansing regime. more...

Influenster's Beauty VoxBox Featuring Bath & Body Works

I love Bath & Body Works products. I rely on them for gift giving and also for treats for myself! There are plenty of products to choose from including body care, soaps, candles, wallflowers, and great gifts sets, and once you have a favorite scent, it is easy to choose which product to purchase. more...

Sears Holiday Cheer Mission with Smiley360

Sears is a great shop to get everything you need for Christmas decorating with the Sears Christmas shop, in-store or online. Whether you get out your artificial tree each year or purchase a live one, Sears has a wonderful array of ornaments to decorate it with from home décor icon Ty Pennington. They also have adorable Disney ornaments too and lots of beautiful lights and wreaths to get you in the Christmas spirit. more...

ENDED - Melissa & Doug Trunki Giveaway

Earlier this week I told you about Melissa & Doug's Facebook giveaway going on now through November 25, 2012. They are giving away a toy a day from their Terrific Twenty List that compiles the "best of the best" holiday gifts. There is still plenty of time to enter. more...

Kylie Minogue's Album Review #AbbeyRoadSessions

On November 6th, Kylie Minogue released her new CD entitled: The Abbey Road Sessions. This album which was recorded in London's legendary Abbey Road Studios with Kylie's band and a full orchestra, features sixteen tracks, all reworked, spanning Kylie’s incredible twenty-five-year career. more...

The Polar Express is coming to the Cape Cod Railway

All Aboard! The Polar Express comes to life this holiday season as the Cape Cod Central Railway rolls out of the station bound for the "North Pole!" Come early and climb aboard with your family to cozy-up and enjoy our festively-decorated vintage train cars. Dancing chefs deliver hot chocolate and a cookie to each guest to savor while music from the Polar Express movie plays en route to the North Pole. more...

Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

Melissa & Doug is holding a sweepstakes and giving away a prize daily from their Terrific Twenty List. Their Terrific Twenty List compiles the “best of the best” holiday gifts for the 2012 holiday season. There will be one winner chosen every day and you only need to enter once to win. See the Facebook link below and good luck! more...

CuddleUppet Review

From the moment we unpacked our cute little yellow puppy, he was a huge hit with our family! How can this face not be right!! We ran around with him on top of our heads for a while, we made funny noises and voices while playing with him as a puppet and at the end of this fun play, we cuddled up with him too. more...

Influenster's Beauty Bloggers VoxBox 2012

Nothing quite beats receiving a package in the mail! Influenster does it best! I received 7 wonderful products to test and evaluate in the Beauty Bloggers VoxBox. Some were already big favorites of mine and others are fast becoming new favorites. Check out the great contents below and let me know if you already like some of them yourself! more...

Chris Mann's Debut Album #Roads - Available Today!

I first heard about Chris Mann thanks to the ladies at One2One Network, he had appeared at Blissdom a few years ago and blew everyone away with his magical classical pop voice! Since then, his name has been popping up everywhere! This time last year, Chris Mann faced his make-or-break moment. “I remember it was Halloween night and my blind audition for The Voice was just a few days away,” more...

Chillafish Giveaway - Win a Bunzi Balance Bike

Chillafish, the new toy maker from Belgium that make toys that are pure play innovation is hosting a giveaway from November 1st through the 15th for the coolest Bunzi Balance Trainer bike ever! Please see instructions for your chance to win on facebook: (already taking comments) more...

ENDED - Purex plus Oxi Detergent Review and Giveaway

Have you heard about the new Purex plus Oxi Detergent? Enter below for your chance to win two product coupons to try this stain fighter for yourself! Purex has tested this new detergent on more than 101 stains. The three stain-fighting enzymes in Purex plus Oxi each work against different types of stains for the most Purex stain-fighting power you can get. more...

Squatchi Shoe Sizer Review

What is a Squatchi? A Squatchi is a children's shoe sizer and keepsake growth chart to measure and track feet growth at home. It is a light weight, unbreakable foot measurement device made from recyclable plastic that can be used to measure your child's foot accurately. more...

Boston: Ringling Bros. – Fully Charged Circus

Have you ever wondered how many clowns it takes to change a light bulb? Well the hilarious clowns from the world famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley will answer that question with hysterical silly antics at the Fully Charged Circus going on now at TD Garden through Sunday, October 14th. more...

Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray Review and Giveaway - Ends 10/21

I just got over a cold that was making its way around the family and when I heard about this product, I wish I had it in hand! Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray is the first ever patent-pending oral antiseptic spray that is clinically proven to kill airborne germs we breathe in. Halo is scientifically proven to kill 99.9 percent of infectious germs, including a broad spectrum of bacteria and viruses, more...

ENDED - Soft Scrub Total Review and Giveaway

If you are a fan of Soft Scrub, you will be happy to know all three products in their new Soft Scrub Total line have a patented trigger that allows you to clean with either a fine mist or thick foam. The unique angle-neck bottle helps you get into those hard to reach places like under the rim or inside the microwave. more...

Best Kept Secrets: Candles and Reed Diffusers

Scent is one of the first things people notice about a place. If your house smells good, people will notice and will want their house to smell similar! Two of my favorite scents are clean linen and lavender, I look for these scents in candles, sprays and now I have kids, in reed diffusers too, I still enjoy candles, but I also appreciate the worry free of reed diffusers. more...

Tea for Two with Ringtons

Tea is huge in our house. First thing in the morning, the kettle goes on for a cup of tea, and then again for a cup of tea with breakfast. If anyone comes over, the kettle goes on, if you’re having a snack, the kettle goes on, if you are not feeling well, the kettle goes on. more...

ENDED - Mia Mariu Makeup Giveaway

How would you like to win some makeup? The kind and generous people at Mia Mariu would like to sponsor a giveaway here at Mamma Natty’s! You have the opportunity to win one Hydrating Stick Gloss and two Loose Mineral Shadow Liners in the color of your choice. A retail value of $43. more...

The Knot Genie Detangling Brush - Save $4

Are you ready to join the thousands of mums who no longer dread the hair brushing drama? I know I am, at the age of four, my daughter has beautiful curls all the way down her back! While they are beautiful after a nice wash, they are also completely ruthless and full of knots after a nights’ sleep. more...

Me & The Girls - Beneficial Organic Beauty Review

When was the last time you pampered yourself? Whether you prefer to pamper yourself at a spa or at home, I think we should all schedule more time to take care of our skin both inside and out! I was recently introduced to some unbelievable products that will help us take care of our skin on the outside. more...

Mia Mariu Makeup Review

I love all things beauty! I spent hours as a teenager playing with any and all makeup I could get my hands on! I just loved trying lots of different eye shadows and lip colors. My best friend would just watch me in awe and wonder how I could take dark colors and soften them up. It was a lot of fun! more...

Lake Compounce $5 off Coupon

Lake Compounce is such a great place, especially their fun water park on a hot summer’s day. My family and I went this past Saturday and we had such a great time! We first splashed around in their fantastic water park, which is full of fun slides. Then, after a bite to eat, we enjoyed a nice stroll around the park, more...

KLUTCHclub June Box Review

If you have been visiting lately, you'll know I am a huge fan of KLUTCHclub. KLUTCHclub is a health and wellness subscription box that delivers well over $50 worth of goodies, once a month for $16-18 depending on your subscription choice. (Three choices available.) They hand-pick great products to help us feel healthy and well. more...

The Many Uses of Ivory

We had forgotten about all the fun a bar of soap could be, we had gotten use to body washes for their ease of use. We had also been using anti-bacterial soap for our hands too, which I recently learned are loaded with things I have never heard of and not so good for our kids. It can be hard to keep up with what products to trust, so I was glad to be reunited with a bar of Ivory Soap. more...

ENDED - Boston: Hard Rock Cafe Review and Giveaway

I make a lot of meals at home for my family, so eating out is a huge treat for me. Whether it is for lunch or dinner, I'll take either one, or both lol, especially now my kids are old enough to sit and enjoy the meal rather than get a take away :) When I worked in the Back Bay of Boston, my colleagues and I would go to the Hard Rock Cafe all the time, more...

KLUTCHclub May 2012 Box Review

Let's face it, we can all benefit from keeping our bodies healthy and KLUTCHclub makes it easy to do just that! Each month, KLUTCHclub will send you a fun filled box of health and wellness products to keep you feeling fit and fine. You can sign up for a month, 3 months, or a year and rest assured that what you are getting is great quality, healthy products. KLUTCHclub does all the work for us! more...

How To Train Your Dragon Live Is Indeed Spectacular!!

If you are looking for a fantastic show for the whole family to enjoy, then, How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular will not disappoint at all! My family and I went last night and was immediately mesmerized with this breathtaking production as we were transported into a mythical world of fire-breathing dragons, that come in all shapes and sizes and soar overhead. more...

Lake Compounce Amusement Park in Bristol Connecticut

If you live in New England, you may have already heard about Lake Compounce in Bristol, CT. Lake Compounce is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in North America with over 402 acres of fun, including thrill rides, coasters for all ages, even a full-sized water park, all inclusive with the ticket price. more...

Influenster's Mom Vox Box 2012

There are many benefits to being a mum, one of them could very well be receiving a box full of goodies from Influenster.com. I first told you about Influenster at the end of last year, here. To recap, Influenster is an online community of people who receive fun boxes filled with all sorts of goodies to test, evaluate and recommend. more...

ENDED - Dry Idea Advanced Dry 24 HR Antiperspirant & Deodorant Review and Giveaway

I recently became a Purex Insider and signed up for their latest review opportunity to try Dry Idea 24 HR Antiperspirant & Deodorant Roll-On. I received the Dry Idea Advanced Dry in Powder Fresh. I find it easy to apply and fast drying too. The scent is very mild, so mild I originally thought I received the unscented one. more...

How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular

Dreamworks' How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular is coming to a city near you! Starting this summer, audiences across North America will experience the magic of fire-shooting, smoke breathing and high-flying dragons that soar through arena skies. This tour, produced by RZO Dragon Productions will deliver 23 dragons more...

Boston: Franklin Park Zoo Celebrates 100 Years

We had such a good time at Franklin Park Zoo in Boston yesterday, what a great time to visit this zoo. They are currently celebrating 100 years and have a fantastic seasonal exhibit going on right now (through September 3rd) called Zoorassic Park. For an additional $4 fee, you can walk through a prehistoric pathway featuring easily over 10 animatronic dinosaurs more...

ENDED - Father's Day Dale and Thomas Popcorn Sampler Review and Giveaway

My Dale and Thomas popcorn review and giveaway was such a huge hit for Mother’s Day, I wanted to remind everyone to head on over to Dale and Thomas for great Father's Day gifts too or win this four pack sampler right here, just in time for Father's Day! more...

BZZAGENT: Ball Park Burgers

We know Ball Park makes a tasty hot dog! Now, they also make a tasty burger. Ready in just minutes in the microwave, this tasty, fully cooked, 100% all beef patty will satisfy any burger lover! Ball Park burgers come in a variety of three flavors; Beef, Beef & Cheese, and Beef & Onion. Seasoned, flame grilled and flash frozen to lock in bold, juicy flavor more...

ENDED - KLUTCHclub Review and Giveaway

I have been hearing more and more about subscription boxes lately and wanting one more and more. KLUTCHclub is the latest subscription service which focuses on health, wellness and fitness products for our body. Members will learn about new, niche brands and products and get access to exclusive deals and offers from great companies. more...

ENDED - Dale and Thomas Popcorn Sampler Review and Giveaway

Mother’s Day falls on the 13th this month and if you are in need of a great Mother’s Day gift then may I suggest you head on over to Dale and Thomas for a popcorn four pack sampler! This sampler comes in a lovely brown gift box, decorated with a pretty pink bow and a Happy Mother's Day note card. more...

Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey

Thanks to a great giveaway over at Evan and Lauren’s Cool Blog, I won a family pack of tickets to go see Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey last week. My kids were so excited to see Mickey and Minnie and all the gang. My husband and I were pretty excited too, none of us had ever seen anything like this. more...

BZZAGENT: Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cereal

I love cereal. It is a great go-to food for any time of day; morning, snack time, even late night too. It is quick, easy and filling. My latest campaign with bzzagent is for Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal. Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal come in four flavors: Honey Nut, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar and Golden Maple. Have you tried any of them yet? more...

Green Works Products Review

Once I had children, I started noticing a lot more things around me and learning many more things too. Things I would not have really considered before children, like cleaning supplies. A big concern for me was the harsh fumes and residue my cleaners were leaving behind. I did not want to inhale these harsh fumes any longer and I definitely did not want my children inhaling them either. more...

Children's Claritin

Spring is in the air, so that means we made it through another Winter!! Yeah! Although I have to admit, it was a very mild one for us here in New England. I love Spring the most though, with the buds blooming and the color coming back to life. It brings a smile to my face. Sadly, I suffer dearly for the fresh pollen circulating the air more...

Geo Moms Connection

Are you an influential blogger looking to connect with businesses? Earlier this month, Teresa Olvera created Geo Moms Connection. Geo Moms Connection is a directory of Bloggers & Social Media Communities interested in assisting PR & Brands. The site is basically a one stop shop for public relation firms and brands hosting local campaigns to connect with local bloggers in specific areas. more...

ENDED - Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Slipper Review and Giveaway

I live in my slippers year round and especially once the New England weather turns cold. I usually prefer the moccasin type slipper, so if I need to run outside or to the basement I can quickly do so without ruining them, thanks to their hard sole. I have also washed them a time or two and could really use some new ones! more...

Aquaphor To The Rescue

Well, it has been a strange and delightful winter regarding the weather here in Boston. A very mild season indeed! It is currently 78 beautiful degrees out on the 22nd of March and after a beautiful long walk this morning it dawned on me that my skin is no way ready for the warmer weather. more...

Happy First Day of Spring

Happy first day of Spring! I love this time of year, new buds start to come up from the ground and on the trees! Everyone seems to have a little bit more energy and come out of their homes to greet neighbors again. The days get longer and thank goodness because looking around outside it is time to start cleaning up and getting it all pretty again. Thanks Mother Nature for keeping us busy - haha more...

Future Fortified Campaign

Good nutrition is something we may take for granted here in the United States, a variety of food is so easily accessible and available to most of us and a choice we make daily for ourselves and our family. Every person in the world needs good nutrition and should at least have access to it right, yet many people do not. Can you imagine? more...

Ghirardelli Squares Milk & Truffle Review

I get a craving for chocolate from time to time and I usually keep a small stash of it in the fridge for such occasions. Being married for nine years, my stash has disappeared quite a bit! So when I received a packet of the new Milk & Truffle Ghirardelli Squares to review. This stash was secretly tucked away in my closet. :) more...

Zevia All Natural Soda Review

When I am out and about, I notice an enormous amount of people drinking and buying soda! Fast food places, restaurants, the office, homes and the grocery store to name a few. Soda is everywhere and that is a lot of unnecessary calories we are consuming and a lot of sugar! Zevia soda claims to be zero calories and is all natural, sweetened with stevia, a plant from the sunflower family native to South America. more...

DaySpring's Blessed and Loved Theme Gift Set

One of my favorite things to do on a daily basis is go through the mail! Where most people find this task daunting and irritating, I fully enjoy it. Since a child, I have ran to the mail box as soon as I could to see what the mailman had brought that day and nothing beats receiving something in the mail other than the dreaded bills. I have been blessed and loved by the greatest babysitter in the world. more...

Mom Bloggers for Social Good

The great Jennifer James, founder of Mom Bloggers Club launched a new site earlier this month named Mom Bloggers for Social Good. Mom Bloggers for Social Good is a global coalition of over 500 mom bloggers across 15 countries spreading the word about advocacy campaigns, new initiatives and fundraising efforts for non-profit and international organizations. more...

Goodbye Google Friend Connect

I have only recently started using Google Friend Connect on my blog so I was a little disappointed to read that Google was eliminating it from all non-blogger sites by March 1, 2012. I enjoyed the ease of visiting sites using this widget and the happy faces and pretty pictures chosen as avatars that greeted me every day. more...

Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas

In an effort to stick to my new promise to self: to get back into reading, I signed up to be a Lisa Diva. Lisa's Divas are a community of fans that help promote books written by Lisa Kleypas¸ an award-winning author of twenty-one novels in the historical and contemporary romance category. Currently promoting her new release coming out in February entitled “Rainshadow Road” more...

Tide Coldwater Detergent Review

Being married with two children, we have laundry! So I am always looking for a product that works well, is budget friendly and environmentally friendly too! So when She Speaks had a Tide Coldwater Program, I enrolled, giving me an opportunity to freely express my opinion, in turn receiving one free full sized bottle of Tide Coldwater Liquid Laundry Detergent in Fresh Scent to test. more...

Lipogen PS Plus™ Supplement

Lipogen PS Plus™ is a dietary supplement clinically proven to help sharpen memory and concentration skills. Also proven to reduce stress and control cortisol levels. Lipogen PS Plus™ contains two key ingredients we lose when we age: PhosphatidylSerine (PS) and Phosphatidic Acid (PA). These two ingredients improve memory/recall and boost our ability to learn new things. more...

Happy New Year 2012

Happy New Year to us all - May this year be better than our last and may we appreciate all that we have already. Here's to dreaming big and reaching our goals. Best wishes always. I would like to wish a big happy birthday to my wonderful husband too! I hope you enjoy your day.

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