Real Moms Real Views

Perfect Vision, for Less {Eyebuydirect.com Review & Giveaway}

Find Men’s, Women’s and Children’s prescription eyewear for a bargain!

The EyeBuyDirect team comprises of industry specialists who are not only customer focused, but who understand vision and your optical needs. We custom-make lenses according to your prescription and we repeatedly inspect the accuracy and quality of the frames and lenses before shipping.

As an online retailer and optical manufacturer, EyeBuyDirect is able to reduce significantly the costs passed on to you by traditional high street retailers–leaving more dollars in your pocket.

At EyeBuyDirect, we’ve always got our fingers on the pulse of the latest fashion trends and hot eyeglasses styles. Our comprehensive range has something to suit everyone, allowing you to fully express yourself through personalized eyewear. – Eyebuydirect

Been to the optometrist lately?  Have you left feeling nauseous about the cost you paid for the visit, new frames & lenses?  Shamefully it has been a few years since my hubby had his eyes checked.  He has worn glasses for many years despite having 20/20 vision….his eyes tend to overwork themselves, requiring glasses to help with the strain.  Between the visit cost, his frames and lenses, we spent over $300!!  Now you know why it has been a few years since we have thought about new prescription glasses, opting for those off the shelf readers you can buy for $20.  I have a few friends who are optometrists, and let me just say business is good!  So what are our choices?

I’ve noticed online retailers like eyebuydirect.com offering deals starting at $6.95 for prescription eyeglasses.  Skeptically I wondered how they could offer such cheap deals and still deliver a quality product.  My hubby had the chance to order a pair and find out!  All we needed was a current prescription.   So, we went to the optometrist, paid $45 for our visit, and walked away with the information we needed.  Ricky browsed through the large variety of eyewear eyebuydirect offers, from modern to traditional, rimmed to rimless, and decided upon the Lund style in brown (not a $6.95 pair, but still affordable at $39.95).  After selection, we were asked to provide all the information off his prescription (sphere, cylinder, axis).  His sphere number required the lense to be made thicker with the style he selected.  Once purchased, it took just over two weeks to receive the glasses.  During the wait, eyebuydirect sent update emails letting me know which stage of production the glasses were in.  They arrived protected in a plastic case with a lense cloth inside.

Ricky has worn them now for a couple of weeks and here are his comments:  ”I would first have to admit that I did not have a high level of confidence about ordering a pair of glasses online. I have tried on hundreds of pairs of glasses in my life and found that most did not fit comfortably or look right. To my surprise these glasses not only fit comfortably, but looked as good in person as they did on the website. What I found even more profound was the overall value. These glasses cost a small percentage of what my previous pair cost, but don’t look inexpensive. I give this product two thumbs up!”.

My verdict:  If you have a prescription on hand, definitely consider purchasing online.  I might suggest trying on some styles at the optometrists office to determine what shape looks good on your face, but most certainly comparison shop on eyebuydirect.  You’ll most likely find a similar pair at a fraction of the cost…..and that is Real Mom (& Dad :) )Recommended!!

Today Eyebuy Direct is giving one winner $30 to use toward eyeglasses (exclusion of sunglasses/designer eyewear) on their site!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

Mandatory 1st entry:

1) Check out Eyebuy Direct and “like” your favorite frame, come back and tell us which one you “liked”.

Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

3 entries: Subscribe to RMRV emails or RSS feed.

5 entries: Follow RMRV Google+.

2 entries: “Like” RMRV on Facebook!

2 entries: “Like” Eyebuy Direct on Facebook.

1 entry: Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry:  Follow Eyebuy Direct on Twitter.

1 entry:  Post a comment to the Eyebuy Direct Wall of Frame which helps visitors choose which frame suits them best.

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#WIN $30 in prescription glasses @agiveawaydaily!

2 entries: Comment on any non-giveaway post on RMRV!

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link.

You have until February 14th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Christina

Christina married her college sweetheart & best friend 12 years ago & they are proud parents to two lovely ladies, one who is an official “tween” & the other not far behind. She owns an event floral business & is very creative. She loves dressing up, crafting, and planning parties.
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A Bling-y Reminder {CTR Couture Review and Giveaway}

Go back about 10 years and think about those “fancy” W.W.J.D. bracelets that were everywhere!!  Everywhere you looked everyone was questioning “What Would Jesus Do?”  It was a gentle reminder to think about what you were doing and make sure you were making a good choice, you were choosing what Jesus would do.  Well, the tacky rainbow striped nylon bracelets are out of style, but I have found a super new way to remember to think about your choices but look hot at the same time!  CTR COUTURE specializes in darling jewelry and accessories that reminds you to Choose The Right (CTR).

CTR COUTURE™ is a leading fashion brand that reflects a positive lifestyle!   Our purpose is to empower people everywhere to strive to be the best they can be.  Encouraging everyone to make right choices––to love their families, friends, neighbors and themselves.  To stand tall knowing it is fashionable to choose the right things in life.   Spread the knowledge, the love, the passion and the CTR COUTURE fashion! ”

I was lucky enough to receive This darling CTR Couture Necklace and The Pink Royal Key chain.  Both of them are absolutely darling!  I love wearing the necklace.  It has an adjustable chain in the back, so you can shorten or lengthen to make it look great with any outfit.  The three charms on it are a sweet little heart, a CTR COUTURE charm, and a crown.  They all remind you to Choose The Right and that you are a princess and that you should keep yourself worthy of that title.  The key chain also has a crown and a couple of cute hearts.  It also has a large lobster clasp perfect for attaching to other keys, purses, or bags.  Not only are they super cute, but a wonderful reminder to Choose The Right.  These are just two of their many pieces that are not only super cute and stylish, but a quite little reminder, too.  I LOVE the hat!!!  All of their items are perfect for teens and adults.  They don’t scream What Would Jesus Do, but gently help you to remember what you stand for.

Everyone can use a little reminder in their life to make good decisions, want to win your reminder??  Here’s How To Enter:

Mandatory First Entry: Visit the CTR COUTURE site and tell us your favorite item.

Once the mandatory entries are completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

3 entries-Follow us on Pinterest

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2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.

3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#Enter to win CTR COUTURE Bling at @agiveawaydaily

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link

3 entries- Add RMRV on Google +

You have until February 13th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Erin

Erin is a mommy to 4 fab kiddos! She serves as their maid, cook, and taxi driver. She has been married to the “man of her dreams” for 11 years now. They love spending every free minute together enjoying activities such as camping, swimming, playing games and having movie night.
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Whole Grain First! {General Mills 5 Boxes of Cereal Giveaway}

Ringing in the New Year often means new eating habits. We know whole grain is important to you, and the Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing products with a whole grain listed as the first ingredient. Now every cereal with the white check has more whole grain than any other single ingredient with the same great taste. You will see “whole grain” as a part of the first ingredient on the ingredient list, indicating that whole grain is the first and most prevalent ingredient.

According to Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of “The Doctors,” identifying whole grain products can be challenging. Shoppers can look for nutritional cues on the front of the box, but they need to read the ingredient list to know if they are getting enough whole grain. Ingredient lists detail ingredients in order of prevalence, and if the words “whole grain” are followed by a grain like wheat or oats, it means the food contains more whole grain than any other single ingredient. Here’s how to determine if your cereals have whole grain as a first ingredient:We LOVE cereal for breakfast in our home.  I mean it’s easy to make, and we can be out the door in a matter of minutes because clean up is just as easy.  We recently had the opportunity to test out General Mills Whole Grain cereals!  My kiddos favorites were the Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch of course!  They proceeded to pick out all their marshmallows from the box when they arrived. Little Stinkers!  My hubby loved the Cheerios and I loved the Total.  So in all we LOVED every box and as a mom I am certainly happy that the first ingredient is WHOLE GRAIN!

With all the health messages facing grocery store shoppers, it can be confusing to translate what appears on food labels into nutritional needs, and hard to determine which foods have a meaningful amount of whole grain. Dr. Stork has some additional recommendations to help you include whole grain easily into your diet. They include:

Start Early! The Dietary Guidelines recommend people get at least 48 grams of whole grain in their daily diets. Get a jump-start on the day’s nutrition by incorporating whole grain into your morning routine. For instance, when choosing cereal make sure whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. One easy choice is cereal with the white check, which have more whole grain than any other single ingredient.
Make Simple Swaps. Choose whole grain versions of the foods you love. Great options include whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread or even whole grain crackers. Also, try different types of whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice as a side dish at dinner or popcorn, which is a whole grain, for a snack.
Don’t Judge a Food by Its Cover. The front of food packages provide good nutritional cues, but don’t forget to read the ingredients and check the nutrition label and side labels for additional health information. Cereals with the white check even include the amount of whole grain per serving on packaging.

To help with choosing products with whole grain, General Mills developed “Fast Lane for Whole Grain,” an online educational game. Consumers can navigate virtual grocery store aisles and identify products that have whole grain as the first ingredient, with the option to enter a sweepstakes to win one of each of the 50 cereals with the white check.

Make a commitment to add more whole grain to your diet by simply pouring a bowl of cereal with the white check including Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Honey Nut Cheerios® and Total®.

For more information on the importance of whole grain and a chance to enter the “Fast Lane for Whole Grain” sweepstakes, visit http://bit.ly/WholeGrain1st

Today, we have 5 boxes of General Mills cereal with the white check to giveaway to one of you!

Here’s how to enter to win it:

{Mandatory entry}

Tell us which General Mills Cereal is your(or kiddos) favorite?

Once the mandatory entry is complete, you can gain additional entries from the following:

5 entries-Follow us on Pinterest.

5 entries-Add RMRV to Google+ .

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook.

2 entries-Share this giveaway on your Facebook page.

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet this giveaway (use the link below the post) and leave us your tweet url.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the url link.

{You have until February 13th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.}

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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P&G Baby Essentials & Savings at your local Sam’s Club this February! {$25 Sam’s Club Gift Card Giveaway}

Don’t miss out on precious moments by wasting hours at the grocery store and fussing over budgets. Discover an easy way to save on baby essentials from P&G by buying them in bulk at Sam’s Club® this February!

Sam’s Club wants to help you save some money with this limited-time $10 Gift Card offer.

Pick up any two of the following baby products to receive a $10 Sam’s Club Gift Card toward your purchase made between Feb 1st and Feb 29th:

  • Pampers® Swaddlers® or Pampers Cruisers® Diapers
  • Pampers SoftCare™ Scented Baby Wipes
  • Similac® Advance® Powder or Similac Sensitive® Powder
  • Dreft® Liquid Laundry Detergent

Register for your Gift Card at SamsClub.com/giftcardoffer by March 14, 2012.

It’s that easy to save and supply for baby with Sam’s Club.

We have a $25 Gift Card to Sam’s Club to giveaway today!

Here’s how to enter to win it:

{Mandatory entry}

Tell us what baby products you would purchase with your gift card at Sam’s Club?

Once the mandatory entry is complete, you can gain additional entries from the following:

5 entries-Follow us on Pinterest.

5 entries-Add RMRV to Google+ .

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook.

2 entries- “Like” Sam’s Club on Facebook.

2 entries-Share this giveaway on your Facebook page.

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter.

2 entries- Follow Sam’s Club on Twitter!

1 entry per day-Tweet this giveaway (use the link below the post) and leave us your tweet url.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the url link.

{You have until February 13th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.  Disclosure:  The Sam’s Club Gift Card and information have been provided by Sam’s Club and P&G through MyBlogSpark.}

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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Fun with Stickers! {Uprinting 250 Sticker Giveaway} 3 winners

I love labeling things.   My name is Hollie and I am addicted to labeling. From drawers to bins and baskets, it’s my key to staying organized!  I guess you could say I am a “labeling addict”.  That’s why I am very excited to introduce you to UPrinting and their stickers today!

Today, UPrinting is giving three of you…250 Stickers each!

Just think of all the fun things you could do with them!?!

Prize Details:
250 pcs. Sticker Printing each for Three (3) Winners
2″ x 3.5″
70lb Label Matte    
Front Only Printing
4 Business Days Turnaround
*Free shipping

Here’s how you can enter to win them!

Mandatory First Entry: Simply leave a comment letting us know what you would use them for and do one of the following:

1. Like UPrinting Sticker Printing page (http://www.uprinting.com/sticker-printing.html). You can generate yours here.

2. Google Plus: Plus 1 (+1 ) UPrinting Sticker Printing Page. You can generate yours here.

3. Tweet how you will use the postcards if you win the giveaway and at the end of the message include the UPrinting Sticker Printing URL (http://www.uprinting.com/sticker-printing.html). You can generate yours here.

Bonus Entries:
  1. Like UPrinting on Facebook
  2. Follow UPrinting on Twitter
  3. Add UPrinting on your Circle on Google Plus

{You have until Feb 10th @ 11:59 P.M. to enter this giveaway. This giveaway is only open to the U.S.A and to winner’s who have not won a UPrinting giveaway within the last six months. This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive postcards for hosting. Disclamer: You should assume that the owner of this blog will receive free print product in exchange for the post. Any and all reviews posted are based solely on my own experience and may be atypical. Please practice due diligence in making any related purchase decisions.}

 

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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This site receives free products and other forms of compensation for posting. See the Real Moms Real Views disclosure & giveaway rules here.

Making School Uniforms Look Good! {French Toast Review and Giveaway}

Just over 3 years ago, I enrolled my kids in a Charter school.  Hailee was in 2nd grade and April and Austin were in kindergarten.  There were so many aspects to this school that I was super excited about, it was brand new, had leveled learning, and had a school uniform.  There were a few things that Hailee was not looking forward to, leaving her old school, leaving her friends and wearing a school uniform.  What was a major plus for me was not a major plus for her. Since she had been in a “regular” school for a couple of years, she was used to wearing whatever she wanted to school and knew that it was going to be quite and adjustment for this little fashionista to wear practically the same thing to school every day.  When I heard about French Toast, I immediately placed my order! We live in a small-er town and pretty much our only shopping is Walmart, or we drive 45 minutes to the nearest mall. Therefore, I love me some online shoppin!!  This is a picture of one the first uniforms we got from French Toast (3 years ago).  I fell in love with French Toast from the moment my first package came in the mail.  I was super impressed with the quality of every item we got!  My kids wear polo style shirts everyday.  If you have ever gotten the Walmart ones, you would know that after a few wears, they have a hard time coming clean.  Our French Toast ones were not only CHEAPER then the Walmart ones, but a much better quality.  They wash/wear really nice!   My kids have been wearing the French Toast brand for the last 3 years and besides out growing their clothes, there hasn’t been a single issue with them :)

When I got the opportunity to review French Toast, I jumped on it!  I was super excited to try their sweaters!  We have ordered pants, skirts, shorts and polo’s in the past….just never a sweater!  This year, the school went SUPER strict of dress code and said they could only wear navy sweaters, where in the past they had been able to wear navy, white or yellow.  Have you ever looked for a CUTE navy sweater with nothing on it?!  Not all that easy to find…unless you are on French Toast!  Hailee, my needs to look “super” cute everyday girl, got the Cable Front Cardigan.  April needs to be comfy (and cute) so she went with the Pom-Pom Zip Up Sweater. Austin, he could careless.  He is going to wear the first thing hanging in his closet, so I picked the Zip Front Sweater for him.  In less then a week, I had sweaters being delivered to my house.  All three were thrilled…even Austin!  They love wearing them, not only because they are super cute, but they are comfy and warm.  We are in Utah, and things get COLD here, so that is a big deal!  Another big deal (according to Hailee) is that she can’t have the same clothes as everyone else.  French Toast has SO many different items that you are sure to get something that is perfect for your kids that will make them stand out…as much as you can stand out in a uniform.  I am all for my kids wearing a uniform, but I do want them to be themselves.  When we shop at French toast, they can pick things that still fall into the uniform category, but show a little bit of personality as well.

French Toast Official School Wear™ is America’s leading brand of school uniform. Since 1958, our company has provided families with quality children’s wear and boys and girls school uniforms at great prices. Our selection of uniform styles and sizes is second to none, from toddler size uniforms through young adult, French Toast carries over 6,000 individual colors, styles and sizes in stock, all year round!”

French Toast has an incredible online store where you can find everything you need to send your kids off to school.  They also have a catalog and do sell in stores as well!   If you are looking for uniforms that will hold up in the wash, hold up at school, and stand the test of comfort…French Toast is the place to shop!  Real Mom Approved!!

Everyone Buys New Clothes at The Beginning Of the Year…Wanna Win Some New Clothes Mid Year?!

You can win 2 Shirts and one Pair of Pants or Skirt!

Mandatory First Entry: Tell us your kids uniform colors and what item you would like to add to their closet from French Toast

Once the mandatory entries are completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

4 entries-“Like” French Toast on facebook.

3 entries-Follow us on Pinterest

Follow Me on Pinterest

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.

3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.

3 entries-Follow French Toast on Twitter.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#Enter to win a French Toast School Uniform at @agiveawaydaily

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link

3 entries- Add RMRV on Google +

 

You have until February 8th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Erin

Erin is a mommy to 4 fab kiddos! She serves as their maid, cook, and taxi driver. She has been married to the “man of her dreams” for 11 years now. They love spending every free minute together enjoying activities such as camping, swimming, playing games and having movie night.
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What’s in a name? {Birthday Keepsakes review & giveaway}

 

When it comes to birthday presents, I really love to give something that has meaning. Depending on the person, that can be super hard… Dad!! Hello- does anyone actually have a Dad that is easy to shop for, except for maybe those who like to golf or other such sports! :-) One person who is super easy to shop for is my little peanut!! I mean after all, kids like just about anything right? Depending on the toy, that may or may not hold true!

I recently came across something I am giving my little guy for his 2nd birthday. Now that is still not for many months still, but I am SO excited!! He LOVE LOVE LOVES books. And I’m hoping by the time he turns two he will appreciate this book as much as I do! I was recently generously sent a personalized birthday book from Birthday Keepsakes! Yes!! You’re child can finally be in the story! It is such a great idea! You put in your child’s name, first, middle, and last, and birthday and there is an animal and small desciption that coincides with that letter. There are even options on which animal to choose for each letter!  It is customizable for boys, girls, adopted children, any situation possible! There is also a great option to add a caption on the title page with a photo as well as who it’s from and a date too! This book is REAL Mom Recommended and did I already mention I’m excited for his next birthday!!

I think he’s going to go crazy for it! I was super impressed with how quickly it arrived, and the pictures and the story itself is super cute! If you are looking for something ‘extra’ special for your little one’s next birthday (or maybe a niece or nephew), this is the perfect thing! They also have some other really great ideas for personalizing the perfect gift! Thanks birthday keepsakes!

 

 Today Birthday Keepsakes is generously giving away a “my

name story book” to one lucky winner!

(You will recieve a GC that will cover up to 24 characters, a picture on the title page and the cost of shipping.)

 

Want to win?  Here’s how:

Mandatory 1st Entry- Visit Birthday Keepsakes then come back and tell us your favorite item or something you learned from their website.

 

Once the mandatory entries are completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

4 entries-“Like” Birthday Keepsakes on facebook.

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.

3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.

3 entries-Follow Birthday Keepsakes on Twitter.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#Enter to win a ”my name story book” at @agiveawaydaily

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link

3 entries- Add RMRV on Google +

 

You have until February 2nd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open toUSAonly.

 

Audrey

Audrey has one very sweet baby boy & has been married for 5 years. She is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys being a SAHM with her little munchkin! She loves working out…especially running, cooking, shopping, makeup, reading, playing the piano, traveling, & spending time with family!
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The Ultimate Fun Board! {Spooner Boards Review & Giveaway}

Spooner Boards look like loads of fun! I saw them before the holidays online and knew they would be a hit with my two children! Spooner Boards facilitate a wide variety of activities and can be used indoors or outdoors! Perfect for all seasons, interests, and ages! Truly the board created for everyone!

Using the Spooner Board, riders of all abilities can pretend they are catching a wave, riding the slopes, or burning up the asphalt without leaving the comfort of the family room. Designed for beginners, kids starting at age 3 can simulate spins, twists, slides, wobbles, and more, while getting a workout, stabilizing their core and improving their balance and coordination. The Spooner is becoming increasingly popular with school physical education departments because of the fun and safe, high-quality workout it provides and its virtually indestructible construction. Comes in seven seriously cool colors: blue, red, green, purple, orange, yellow, black.

Spooner Boards encapsulate a variable mass of definitions of fun, health, recreation, and innovative design. Unlike traditional skateboards, which require large spaces, or snowboards which require winter conditions, the Spooner Board allows kids and adults to practice all the techniques of both sports in a space no larger than a 4-foot cubicle. Spooner Boards break the boundaries of limitations! No matter weather conditions, environment, or location, you can use a Spooner Board! Even on the snow for sledding and boarding. The Spooner is guaranteed for life! If your Spooner Board ever breaks, it will be replaced. Spooner Boards have no weight limit and come in 2 different sizes, making them a perfect toy for the entire family. Spooner Boards are widely used in physical education departments and are great exercise. As children are playing they are improving core strength, coordination, and gross motor skills. Parents and teachers can rest easy knowing the boards were designed with child and floor safety in mind. Spooner Boards are made in the USA and are safe for all ages 3 and up. The smaller of the 2 boards is the 24” Freestyle Spooner Board. The Freestyle Board is great for boarders under 4 feet tall, but can be used by taller riders too. The larger board is the 28” Pro Model Spooner Board. The Pro Model Board is great for boarders over 4 feet tall, but safe for all ages. Watch the videos to see kids of all age’s free styling on The Spooner!

The kids were so excited when our Spooner Boards arrived and couldn’t wait to try them out! Spooner Boards generously sent us two boards; the 24″ Freestyle and the 28″ Pro Model. I opened up the blue 24″ Freestyle Spooner Board first. It seems a bit more age appropriate for my littles as it is a bit shorter than the Pro Model making it more manageable for smaller children. It quickly became a favorite of both kids, especially Hollis. He is constantly standing on it, rocking on it, sitting on it, spinning, and  pretending he’s on a skateboard! It’s amazing to me how many different ways he has found to use it all on his own, offering tons of entertainment and keeping him active! We can play with the Spooner Board indoors as well as outdoors as it can be used on any surface! It is very easy to transport from one place to another and even Hollis can easily carry it around! Even I enjoy playing on the Spooner Board!  The Spooner Board is great fun and also offers a great exercise opportunity! When children are playing on their spooner board they are working all sorts of muscles and developing their gross motor skills! In an age where technology is a major source of entertainment for children, I love that Spooner Boards has created such a great toy for children of all ages; getting them outdoors and active!

Enter the code: 4061985 upon checkout and receive a discount from Spooner Boards!

Today Spooner Boards is giving away one awesome Spooner Board to one lucky winner!

Want to enter to win? Here’s how!

Mandatory 1st entry:

1) Check out Spooner Boards and check out one of their many videos showing the Spooner Board in action! Come back and tell us something you love about Spooner Boards!

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Once the mandatory entry is completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

3 entries: Subscribe to RMRV emails or RSS feed.

5 entries: Follow RMRV Google+.

1 entry: “Like” RMRV on Facebook!

1 entry: “Like” Spooner Boards on Facebook. {you can leave them a little love, if you wish!}

2 entries: Follow RMRV on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

#WIN a Spooner Board from Spooner Boards @agiveawaydaily!

2 entries: Comment on any non-giveaway post on RMRV!

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the link.

5 entries: Make a purchase from Spooner Boards.

Spooner Boards are Real Mom Approved!!

{You have until February 1st @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.}

Amanda is a southern gal that loves coffee shop chit chat with dear friends, daydreaming, and an obsession with with polka dots, scarves, funky jewelry, children’s books, and anything vintage. She has two of the sweetest children that fill her heart and days with happiness.
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Exhale your excess weight {Breathslim review & giveaway}

 

We’ve made it past the holidays. New Year’s has come and gone and I can’t believe we are already more than half way through January! New Year resolutions are in full swing. One of mine every year seems to be to lose a couple more pounds, the ever elusive goal! I made it through the holidays and Mexico I’m happy to report with only a 3 pound increase. More than I would like, but I’ve yet to make it back to the gym in the two days I’ve been home so I’m attributing some of that to bloating from being on the plane and sitting in the car. Tomorrow I’m going for sure! Well, I had the very interesting opportunity to try something  back in December that helped me get ready for Mexico. It’s called Breathslim. It’s a device that is based on a breathing principle that helps you lose weight by training your lungs to be more effective, thereby increasing oxygen in the bloodstream, thereby increasing metabolism.

In the early 90’s, a group of international scientists and enthusiasts decided to turn their research to an ancient healing art that has been practiced for tens of thousands of years.

For 20 years, these dedicated scientists studied virtually every method of breathing exercise from the ancient Oriental systems to such modern spin-offs as Buteyko and Holotropic breathing.

Their research proved that while different breathing methods produce different results, all of them had a therapeutic effect. They concluded that practicing any breathing technique is better than practicing none at all.

Hippocrates, the father of the modern medicine, believed that “air is a pasture of life and a greatest ruler of all”. Early Oriental teachers called air “an ocean of energy” and advised everyone to use breathing exercises to increase their bodies’ vital power.

What these scientists discovered was that calmer and slower breathing allows the body to retain more of its vital resources. The average person takes 17 breaths per minute. By adapting your body to take no more than 10 breaths per minute, you get a 40% increase in your vital energy, even increasing your lifespan.

From the beginning, the focus of their research was to find out which breathing technique would best lead an untrained person to success. They wanted to know the best way to teach people to improve their breathing and optimize their breathing cycles.

In 1996, their research led to the development of the world’s first respiratory training device (FRTD). The FRTD, a state-of-the-art breathing device that remedies diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous systems, is patented and registered in many countries including the United States. The Food and Drug Administration of U. S. (FDA) approved it in 1998. More than 3 million FRTD devices have been sold all over the world.

At the same time the FRTD was developed, an international association of scientists, doctors and other breathing enthusiasts was created. From the start, IntellectBreathing, had the mission of helping people overcome problems like bronchial asthma, shortness of breath, hypertension, smoking, insomnia, and diseases associated with cardiac activity.

Lab studies showed, during 12 years of monitoring, that there are absolutely NO negative side effects. The only known side effects are: increased energy and a dramatic decrease of sleep problems, stress and tiredness.

In 2006, at the annual meeting of IntellectBreathing in Prague, experts discussing lung and cardiac disease treatments noted one other, rather remarkable “side effect” of using the FRTD.

 

They discovered that not only was the FRTD effective at treating asthma and hypertension, but in the first month of treatment, more than 82% of patients using the FRTD also noticed a drop in excess weight.

Some of them lost as much as 44 pounds in just two months.

Certainly, these findings deserved further study.

A second team of scientists from the U. S., Europe and the Russian Federation began to conduct even more research, discovering that the delivery of extra oxygen burned through fat through a process called oxidation. They discovered that it takes about 16 pounds of oxygen to burn two pounds of excess weight. So with the FRTD, people’s blood streams were filled with about 24 percent oxygen which couldn’t help but increase the oxidation (or burning) of fat. They also discovered that with the delivery of extra oxygen also reduced food cravings.

Their research led to a modification of the original FRTD which resulted in the invention of Breathslim®, a safe, effective, healthy way to lose weight.

I’m not going to lie. When I first read about Breathslim, I was very skeptical. I decided to try it though. I followed the instructions carefully, which are very easy to do as there are only three steps required.

I noticed right away some differences after only about a week. I have  been a mouth breather as long as I can remember. I’ve tried several times to make an effort to breath continually out of my nose, knowing it is healthier, but have never been able to get it to stick. Also, when I have tried only breathing out of my nose, I feel like I can’t get enough air in my lungs and get short of breath, which makes me go back to mouth breathing. After only a couple days of using the Breathslim, I realized I was automatically breathing through my nose without feeling short of breath! Amazing!!!! I also noticed I had an easier time falling asleep at night as well. I only was able to use it consistently for about 2.5 weeks because then I left for vacation and it was hard to remember to do it every night, but before I left I had already lost 2 pounds. The scale had settled and not moved for about a month, and when I started using the Breathslim it starting moving again! This device is REAL Mom Recommended and I am exciting to get back to using it again! Here’s to a new year and to healthy breathing! Thanks Breathslim!

Breathslim can be ordered online!

Today Breathslim is generously giving away a breathslim!

Want to win?  Here’s how:

 

Mandatory 1st Entry- Visit Breathslim then come back and tell us your favorite item or something you learned from their website.

 

 

 

Once the mandatory entries are completed you can gain additional entries from the following:

 

4 entries-“Like” Breathslim on facebook.

 

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on facebook.

 

3 entries-Subscribe to RMRV emails.

 

3 entries-Follow Breathslim on Twitter.

 

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter

 

1 entry per day-Tweet the following and leave us your tweet link:

 

#Enter to win a breathslim at @agiveawaydaily

 

5 entries- Blog about this entry and leave us the link

 

3 entries- Add RMRV on Google +

 

 

 

 

You have until February 2nd @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open toUSAonly.

 

Audrey

Audrey has one very sweet baby boy & has been married for 5 years. She is a licensed massage therapist and enjoys being a SAHM with her little munchkin! She loves working out…especially running, cooking, shopping, makeup, reading, playing the piano, traveling, & spending time with family!
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New Stroller, Used Stroller, & Worn Out Stroller! {Balboa Baby Stroller Liner Review & Giveaway}

Do you have a stroller that has lived through the first of your children, only to have the third, well have to use a dirty old stroller?  That is the situation with us.  The first child got the brand spankin’ new stroller, the second got the gently used stroller, and the third got the “worn out” old stroller.

We recently had the opportunity to review the new Balboa Baby stroller liner.  I choose the “swirl” pattern because it was pretty first off and would match our umbrella stroller perfectly.  It features a universal fit so it will fit any stroller.

When it arrived I was very excited to give the old stroller it’s facelift.  It was super easy to put on.  You simply thread the stroller straps through and it makes an instant facelift on the old stroller.  Now the third baby gets something nice and new….his stroller liner!

I love that I can take it off when needed and wash it in the washing machine and return without worry of the stroller’s original seat getting dirty.  Thanks Balboa Baby for the great stroller liner. We L-O-V-E it!

We have one Balboa Baby Stroller Liner to giveaway today! ~Winner’s choice of pattern~$35 value!

Here’s how to enter to win it:

{Mandatory entry}

Tell us which stroller liner pattern is your favorite!

Once the mandatory entry is complete, you can gain additional entries from the following:

5 entries-Add RMRV to Google+

2 entries- “Like” RMRV on Facebook.

2 entries- “Like” Balboa Baby on Facebook.

2 entries-Share this giveaway on your Facebook page.

3 entries- Subscribe to RMRV emails.

2 entries- Follow RMRV on Twitter.

2 entries- Follow Balboa Baby on Twitter.

1 entry per day-Tweet this giveaway (use the link below the post) and leave us your tweet url.

5 entries- Blog about this giveaway and leave us the url link.

{You have until January 30th @ 11:59 PM EDT to enter the giveaway. All giveaways are open to USA only.

Hollie is the owner and coordinator of Real Moms Real Views. She loves spending time with her family which consists of her handsome hubby and three kiddos ages three and under. She loves her fur baby (dog), the smell after it rains, red nail polish, chick flicks, and anything chocolate!
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