Mommies with Cents

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Review: Vtech MobiGo Handheld Game System

Sometimes opportunities come at the perfect time.  I recently pulled my three year old son out of preschool so that I could stay home with him and my daughter for the remainder of my pregnancy.  I was worried that he would get bored staying home with me and was looking for some fun but educational things to keep him busy.  Vtech offered to let us review the brand new MobiGo Touch Screen Gaming … [Read more...]

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Happy Blankie Review & Giveaway

Every 2.2 seconds a child becomes an orphan. There are approximately 500,000 children in Foster Care in the United States. Hearing these statistics makes my heart hurt. As a child, my passion was to be an "orphanage runner". It still is a dream of mine that I hope one day to fulfill. I also have a very special place in my heart for foster children. Every child deserves a loving mommy and daddy … [Read more...]

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Aquafresh: “Mom Works Beyond” $500 Giftcard Plus More Giveaway

As a mom, what do you do to "work beyond"?  Aquafresh wants to know!  They want to recognize moms for all they do to go above and beyond their role as Mommy.  Aquafresh is committed to lending moms a hand by supplying them with products, such as the amazing iso-active Whitening toothpaste, that achieves 33% better whitening compared to a non-whitening toothpaste. This is your chance to be … [Read more...]

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Review & Giveaway: HOTMilk Ruffle My Feathers Nursing Set

My previous experience with nursing bras hasn't been the best.  I found out early on after the birth of my first that underwires are a big no-no.  At least in the beginning.  Two very painful bouts with mastitis later, I switched to soft cups (no wire).  All were plain white- no lace, no cute embellishments, nothing.  Just plain.  Until I was introduced to HOTmilk, I didn't think such a thing … [Read more...]

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Review & Giveaway: Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop Popcorn

It can be really hard to find snacks that are filling, healthy and actually taste good.  Orville Redenbacher's SmartPop! Popcorn fits the bill.  In fact, a study commissioned by ConAgra Foods, found that eating a filling but calorie-controlled snack, such as Orville Redenbacher’s 94 percent fat-free SmartPop! popcorn, will leave you feeling fuller and less hungry than snacking on the same … [Read more...]

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Daniel Goes to Preschool Review & Giveaway

Early childhood educator Gayle Hardgrave has written a book that acknowledges the difficulty many children have starting school for the first time. In Daniel Goes to Preschool, four-year-old Daniel, while initially excited, begins to feel real trepidation as the big moment draws near. His emotions change from excited to sadness as he suddenly realizes that going to preschool means he will be … [Read more...]