Jan 31, 2014

Tickety Toc's The Unstoppable, Unpoppable Bubble DVD Review & Giveaway

The information and product(s) for this Giveaway and Review were provided by Grand Communications. 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: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” 





 “In The Unstoppable, Unpoppable Bubble, our comedic heroes Tommy and Tallulah test McCoggins’ new unpoppable bubble formula! But soon an unpoppable bubble becomes so large it engulfs the whole town! Will the town be rescued from the extra-large and extra-strong bubble? Will Tommy and Tallulah make it out of the bubble in time to chime? In this and 5 other exciting adventures, the Tickety Town team. along with your preschooler will learn the importance of teamwork, community and social responsibility.”


I wanted to tell you about a brand-new Tickety Toc DVD that’s floating onto shelves from coast-to-coast! “The Unstoppable, Unpoppable Bubble” features six episodes of the hit Nick Jr. show that are bursting with fun for young fans. And as a special bonus, the DVD also includes an adorable paint booklet so preschoolers can enjoy art time, as well as viewing time, along with their favorite Tickety Toc characters!

In addition, to celebrate its latest Tickety Toc DVD release, Anchor Bay Entertainment is “serving up” a new partnership with Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc. As part of the timely – and tasty – new promotion, consumers who purchase an 8-ounce package of Cedar’s All Natural Hommus, 18-ounce package of Cedar’s Taboule Salad, or a 30-ounce package of Cedar’s Spinach Dip, can receive an instant $2 discount off of “The Unstoppable, Unpoppable Bubble” or “Tickety Toc: Chime Time Adventures.

My children were really excited when I opened the package and showed them the Tickety Toc DVD. My little ones had not yet watched any Tickety Toc episodes so this was the first. They both really enjoyed it. My son watched it over and over again.

Anchor Bay Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on One Haute Mommy!  One lucky reader will win Tickety Toc: The Unstoppable, Unpoppable Bubble DVD!  Thank you Anchor Bay Entertainment for the review DVD and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on One Haute Mommy!  Open to US residents.

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Jan 30, 2014

The Daily Dupe: Makeup Forever HD Foundation

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.
I love a good dupe, but I typically prefer high-end foundation. Foundation is usually one thing I cannot go cheap on. It just does not end well for me. That's why I was really surprised and impressed with Revlon's PhotoReady foundation and how close it compares to Makeup Forever HD foundation.

Revlon's PhotoReady foundation has a lovely creamy texture that glides on the skin. It's coverage is incredible and the price is unbeatable! One Haute Mommy gives Revlon Photo Ready foundation an A+.

Purex Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar & Stain Remover Review & Giveaway (3 winners)

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Purex Fels-Naptha is a powerful laundry bar that works overtime to remove greasy, oily stains, perspiration, and ring-around-the-collar. With over 100 years of removing America’s stains, you can rest assured that this laundry bar knows how to tackle your toughest stains.

I personally love it. Simply wet the bar, rub it on the stain and toss it in with the laundry.  The bar does all the work for you!  With two little ones, I love the Fels-Naptha bar. For more information visit the Fels-Naptha home page.

Purex is sponsoring a giveaway on One Haute Mommy! Three lucky readers will win free product coupons for Purex Fels-Naptha laundry bars! Thank you Purex for the review product and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on One Haute Mommy! Open to US residents.

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Jan 29, 2014

The Daily Dupe: Nars Orgasm Blush

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.





I have listed other dupes for Nars Orgasm before, however, today I have found the "mac daddy" of Nars Orgasm dupes. Flirt Heartthrow is an exact replica of Nars Orgasm, minus the packaging. Flirts version is not as nicely packaged as Nars, but I will definitely choose saving $22 over packaging any day of the week.  The NARS has a smaller, more compact box, but other than that, there’s little added value. The Flirt one comes with a little brush which is nice and the blushes feel the same!

One Haute Mommy gives Flirt Heartthrob an A++!

The New Half Popped Children's Book Review & Giveaway

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Half Popped, written by Jeff Feuerstein and illustrated by Dayna Brandoff and Alex Miller, follows the heartwarming and whimsical story of Kenny the Kernel, a discouraged but friendly popcorn kernel who believes he never reached his full potential…. 

With a silly, story-telling rhyme evocative of Shel Silverstein poetry and unique artwork that combines photography and illustration, the charming tale serves as a lesson in self-confidence and reminds young readers that a genuine compliment has the power to make a friend's day!

My children absolutely loved this book and I did as well. It is truly inspiring and teaches the importance of self-confidence, accepting others differences and seeing the beauty in everyone. 

One Haute Mommy highly recommends Half Popped, you can purchase it  at http://www.kennythekernel.com/ for $9.99.

Burger Night Publishing Partners is sponsoring a giveaway on One Haute Mommy! One lucky reader will win a copy of Half Popped! Thank you Burger Night Publishing Partners for the review book and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on One Haute Mommy! Open to US residents.

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Jan 23, 2014

FRESH FROM FLORIDA: Florida Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salsa!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fresh From Florida for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

There has been a strong push toward wholesome and fresh foods to help foster a healthier lifestyle. This is great news if you’re from Florida (like me) - because WOW do we have some fresh, wholesome and local options.

One of the great things about living in Florida is the availability of fresh seasonal produce. In January, when everyone is in the country is suffering through snowstorms and freezing temperatures we're able to brag about fresh tomatoes, avocados and corn!

Fresh From Florida
Florida January Seasonal Produce (aka what's in season in January):
AVOCADOS, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, CORN, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Grapefruit, Mushrooms, Okra, Onions, Oranges, Potatoes, Radishes, Squash, Strawberries, TOMATOES

Ok, enough bragging about living in Florida while you all are freezing! I am super excited to share a delicious recipe with you that takes a whole 10 minutes to make.

Florida Corn, Tomato and Avocado Salsa recipe
INGREDIENTS:
  • 4 ears corn, roasted and kernels removed from the cob
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, hand torn
  • 1 lime juiced (plus more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
  • your favorite hot sauce (for heat)
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Taste as adjust seasoning (as needed) with salt, pepper and hot sauce.
Click to view a video tutorial on YouTube showing how to make the recipe.


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Please comment below if you make the salsa. Tell me what you thought and share any recipes featuring avocados, corn and tomatoes?

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears corn, roasted and kernels removed from the cob
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, hand torn
  • 1 lime, juiced (plus more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
  • your favorite hot sauce (for heat)
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all  ingredients.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and  hot sauce.
- See more at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Recipes/Starters/Florida-Corn-Tomato-and-Avocado-Salsa#sthash.fGecZEOb.dpuf

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears corn, roasted and kernels removed from the cob
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, hand torn
  • 1 lime, juiced (plus more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
  • your favorite hot sauce (for heat)
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all  ingredients.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and  hot sauce.
- See more at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Recipes/Starters/Florida-Corn-Tomato-and-Avocado-Salsa#sthash.fGecZEOb.dpuf

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears corn, roasted and kernels removed from the cob
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, hand torn
  • 1 lime, juiced (plus more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
  • your favorite hot sauce (for heat)
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all  ingredients.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and  hot sauce.
- See more at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Recipes/Starters/Florida-Corn-Tomato-and-Avocado-Salsa#sthash.fGecZEOb.dpuf

Ingredients:

  • 4 ears corn, roasted and kernels removed from the cob
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, hand torn
  • 1 lime, juiced (plus more if desired)
  • 1 teaspoon powdered cumin
  • your favorite hot sauce (for heat)
  • sea salt to taste
  • fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine all  ingredients.
  2. Stir to combine.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and  hot sauce.
- See more at: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Recipes/Starters/Florida-Corn-Tomato-and-Avocado-

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Jan 18, 2014

The Daily Dupe: Makeup Forever HD High Definition Blush

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.
These liquid blushes are easy to apply and blend with your fingers. This shade is an identical match and the coverage is identical. The best part is that you will save a whopping $23 and there are several other shade dupes! Woot woot!

Pictured above:
ELF Studio HD Blush in Headliner $3
Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush in 5 Nip Slip $26

One Haute Mommy gives ELF Studio HD Blush an A++.

Jan 17, 2014

The Daily Dupe: MAC Paint Pots

The newest addition to One Haute Mommy is the Daily Dupe, a post dedicated to saving beauty-a-holics, like myself, money without sacrificing quality. "Dupe" is short for duplicate and in the beauty world dupes are products that are very similar in appearance and almost always have a wallet-friendly price tag.
Maybelline came out with the 24 hour color tattoo cream eyeshadow and they are excellent dupes for MAC paint pots and the best part if that you can almost buy 3 for the price of 1 MAC paint pot. One Haute Mommy gives Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadows an A+.