Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
When you name a star as a gift you get a certificate to give to the recipient to show that you’ve named a star after them. You also get the coordinates of the star and directions on how to find the star with google earth. Naming a star is easy and more affordable then you might think, through Name a Star website it’s only $33 which makes this gift idea unique and affordable. I named a star after my husband and gave him the certificate. He was actually more interested in it than I initially thought he would be. We followed the instructions and looked up his star together. When you look up your star it appears like this: This was my hubby’s certificate. I had some issues with my printer so I just printed it in black and white. The nice part is it lets you print your certificate as much as you want which was good for me because I kept trying to tweek my printer to make it print right. My printer get stubborn sometimes. Would you like to have a star name after you or do you know someone who would? Name a Star is giving three Luv Saving Money readers a chance to do that for FREE. 3 Luv Saving Money readers will get to name their own star US I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using
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Talking Anya App Review
*This is sponsored post from Talking Anya Dress Up & Pet Puppies through Sverve. Regardless I only post honest reviews. Any opinions expressed are my own*
With so many apps out there it can be hard to tell which ones are worth the download space on your phone and which ones are not. My kids love to use my phone, especially my youngest son, to play with the apps. I have a few kid friendly games on my phone. I’ll put some apps on my phone after reading the description thinking they’re cooler that what they are and the kids lose interest after the first 5 minutes and I end up deleting it. Once in a while though there’s a fun app that you and/or your kids really like and it becomes a permanent fixture on your phone. I think Talking Anya Dress Up & Pet Puppies is one of those apps.
Talking Anya Dress Up & Pet Puppies is available through iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/app/talking-anya-dress-up-pet/id435890283?mt=8 for iPad, iPhone, and iPod. To say Talking Anya is a virtual dress up doll just doesn’t do it justice. The graphics are amazing. While you definitely can dress her up, change her hairstyle, etc. you can also play games, have fun with the microphone, and lots more.
There are two versions the free version and the paid version. The free version is what I started off reviewing. The free version gives you a few outfits to change, a couple hair styles to choose from, a bubble pop game to play with her, you can evoke different reactions from her, play with the microphone, give her treats to eat, play maracas..um I think that’s about it. You can add more on by buying additional packs if you want. The free version was fun but I decided to give the paid version a try too. It was only $2.99 when I downloaded it from iTunes and it unlocks everything. She has a puppy to play with, more outfit selections, you can change her eye color, more hairstyle and hair color selections, more games to play with her like “catch the flower” and more.
I have 3 boys and a baby girl. I honestly didn’t know if any of my boys would be into it. My youngest son (who is 4 yrs old) asked if he could play with my phone. I asked him if he’d like to play a game to help me with my review. Honestly he played with this app for at least a half hour. I heard him laughing and trying different things. He loved the microphone aspect where when he says something she’ll repeat it. I even caught my older boys sitting next to him watching the app.
I’m not gonna lie, I caught myself playing with it a few times too. This will be great for those long waits at the doctor’s office with the kids or the car rides that just won’t end. You should really give this a try. I recommend the full version because it’s the best deal at $2.99 but if you want to try it first the free version is entertaining. You can also find Talking Anya on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingAnya and join the over 26,000 fans.
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Jewelry in Candles Wax Tart Post
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
This post was supposed to be a review for Jewelry in Candles wax tarts by Chrissy. I was excited to try the product because I had never tried this brand before and had never tried a wax tart with jewelry before. The scent i was to receive was called Chocolate Fudge. I received a sample of the product in the mail but I don’t feel it can give a good representation of the brand. This is what was pictured when I applied for the review:
This is what I actually received in the mail.
The description that came along with my sample and has now been added to the application listing where I first applied for this review states:
“*Note:Made by Rep Jewelry In Candles by Chrissy using melted wax from actual JIC products. Notice: Shape, size and pattern is my creation and for demo purpose only. Samples do not contain jewelry. Being that the tart was melted down, the scent will not be as strong. Not for resale.”
Being that the shape, size, pattern, packing, and scent are not the same as the actual product and there was no jewelry to evaluate, I don’t feel I can give a fair review of this product. What I can say is that the sample I received did have a sweet chocolate smell which was really nice. I’d have loved to smell it full strength. Other than taking the reps word for it there would be no way to know this is actually a Jewelery in Candle wax tarts sample.
I hope you can understand my post. I don’t think it’s fair to evaluate a product without the actual product. I don’t like to just not do a review so this is the best solution I have at the time.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
CRUSH Pill Crusher with Built In Pill Box
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.
My 10 year old son gets migraine headaches. He’s been getting them for years. I’ve taken him to the pediatrician about it because children’s pain medications just didn’t help him. After talking with the doctor I found out it was ok for my son to take an adult Tylenol or Excedrin when he gets his migraines. The problem was he started getting them around 1st grade and still he has trouble swallowing pills. I didn’t have a pill crusher so I had been putting them in sandwich bag and smashing them with a spoon which worked ok but sometimes the bag would break or some of the medicine would get stuck on the inside of the bag.
CRUSH Pill Crusher from Sabi is a unique pill crusher that not only does what you think it would do but also has a built in pill box.
I thought this would be very useful in our house. I had a headache the other day and decided to give it a try for myself. The blue part screws in and out of the base. It’s great for keeping this piece in place but when I took it out and put the Excedrin in. I had some trouble getting the threads to align. When I finally did I tried screwing it in to crush the pills. I really had to put some torque into it and it crushed the pills but not as much as I’d like them too for my son who mixes them into pudding or applesauce when he has his migraines. I had about 3 tries of screwing and unscrewing until I felt they were crushed enough that my son could swallow them. I think this would be hard for someone to use who might have arthritis or any type of weakness in their grasp.
I like the idea of having the pill box in the top. This would make this portable and easy to take meds with you if that’s what you or a person you’re caring for needed. In the end I think this does work but I think there are some features that could be improved. Sabi offers other pill boxes and containers on their site: http://sabi.com
You can find Sabi on:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Sabibrand
Twitter: @sabi_brand
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
Is Your Pet Food Natural? Check Your Bag
**This post is sponsored by Wellness Pet Food**
Years ago I used to think pet food was pet food. Sure I figured some just added more flavors or maybe had a different consistency but I didn’t really think there was enough different to warrant choosing a more expensive brand over a cheaper brand. The truth is, pets are like people, put good in you get good out, so to speak.
WellnessPetFood.com has been making quality natural pet food for 100 years! Their food contains real meat, grains, fruits, and vegetables. Never added artificial colors, preservatives, or flavors. Isn’t that what we want for ourselves too? Natural healthy food. Wellness Pet Food makes delicious and nutritious pet foods for both dogs and cats with wet and dry options. Our cats eat dry cat food with a little wet cat food mixed in as a treat from time to time.
Wellness Pet Food encourages you to #CheckYourBag. You can go right to WellnessPetFood.com and see how your current pet food lines up with Wellness Pet Food brand. What a better month to educate ourselves on pet health than February. Did you know February is National Pet Dental Health month AND Responsible Pet Owners Month?
They also provided me with some interesting pet ownership fact:
Pet ownership in the U.S. has more than tripled from the 1970s,
when approximately 67 million households had pets,
to 2012,
when there were 164 million owned pets.
According to a Packaged Facts survey, 83% of pet owners
consider their pet to be a member of the family.
U.S. Pet-Ownership Estimates from the American Pet Products Association for 2012
· 83.3 million – Number of owned dogs
· 47% – of households own at least one dog
· 70% – of owners have one dog
· 20% – of owners have two dogs
· 10% – of owners have three or more dogs
· 1.47 – the average number of owned dogs per household
· 20% – of owned dogs were adopted from animal shelters
· 83% – of owned dogs who are spayed or neutered
$231 – the average annual amount spent on routine vet visits
Given those numbers, I’m curious as to what kinds of pets and how many Luv Saving Money readers have? We have 2 cats. We’re not really dog people. It’s not that I don’t like dogs it’s just that with 4 kids, me working part-time, hubby working full-time, and the kids involved in just about every sport they can be involved in. I don’t think our family could give a dog the amount of care a maintenance it needs. Cats are pretty self sufficient. You give them a clean litter box, some food, water, and toys and they’re happy. The more I read about their products as I’m researching for the post the more I’d love to try it for my cats.
So what are some of the benefits of using Wellness dog food or Wellness cat food?
Some of the biggest benefits to Wellness® Complete Health® Recipes include:
· Live Active Probiotics – Added after the cooking process to promote a healthy intestinal tract and
overall digestive health at guaranteed levels
· Omega 3 & 6 Mix – Offering guaranteed levels of essential fatty acids for cellular function and healthy skin
· Essential Vitamins & Minerals – Designed for cellular health, immunity and disease resistance
· Fruit & Veggie Antioxidants – A proactive step in improving your pet’s nutrition
· Rigorous Safety Testing – A Quality Assurance program that maintains strict standards for food safety
· Excellent Nutritional Standards – Every batch of dry food is tested throughout the entire manufacturing process,
from its basic ingredients to the finished products
To pick up a bag of some of this high-quality, natural dog food, you can order it online or stop by one of the retail locations
listed in the Wellness Store Locator.
But be sure that you also connect with their Naturally Well Pet Community, a free online program that provides exclusive savings offers,
fun contests and helpful tips about keeping your pets happy and healthy.
And consider following their Facebook page and Twitter feed, where you can join in
on the fun with a huge groupof fellow animal lovers who shareheartfelt,
funny stories, entertaining photos and videos of their pets.
Don’t forget to Check Your Bag!
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