2009 December | Product Reviews by The Experimental Mommy

Moving Comfort: Review and Giveaway

December 17, 2009 By admin 220 Comments

The support tank from Moving Comfort will provide a comfortable garment for me to wear during exercise without having to wear additional support which ads bulk and restricts movement.

One Alexis Support Tank in Plum Secret Garden from Moving Comfort and a Mom that is excited to have comfortable clothes to get moving in! About Moving Comfort:

“The how doesn’t matter: running, walking, weight training, yoga, martial arts, skiing, snowshoeing, rock climbing, horseback riding, golf, tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, inline skating…we naturally understand and design clothes for a woman’s body, whatever that body was meant to do. We encourage women to never feel limited by anything.

We understand the kind of support and freedom needed in clothing, and how that clothing should feel against the skin. We know what keeps women warm and dry when it’s cold and cool and dry when it’s hot. Knowledge, expertise and high standards shape the fit, fabric and function of every garment we design. Our care and unwillingness to compromise is what makes our products high quality and reliable.

Keeping fit improves every aspect of a woman’s life: reducing the incidence of heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis, depression, teen pregnancies, dropouts, and drug and alcohol abuse. If a girl or woman is more comfortable when she’s working out, she’s more likely to keep at it. That’s why we view our technically superior garments — and great fit of each piece — as a means to encourage women to get fit and stay fit.

The important thing is that every woman finds her Moving Comfort.

For the past few months, I have been sticking to the Weight Watchers Momentum Plan and trying to get active to increase my weight loss. In addition to running after my two young daughters, I teach an advanced adult tap class as well, so there is always a time when I need comfortable activewear. Trying to find a bra to wear that adequately supports and doesn’t stick out of my activewear has been a challenge…and I am NOT a fan of layering. So, when I was asked to review the Moving Comfort solution, I knew it could definitely serve it’s purpose in my life!

The Alexis Support Tank is just what I need! This modified racer-back tank has lightly padded support, shaping and modesty, mesh at high sweat areas, stabilized straps and a racer-back design for comfort and full range of motion. I was completely impressed by the construction and design of this support tank! Check out the inside which is much more than your standard “shelf-bra!”

The tanks are fitted by bra size and while I was on the smaller end of a Size Small and expected the top to be a bit big, it fit perfectly. So, when ordering, I would be generous with size.

I love the Alexis Support Tank from Moving Comfort! The support is perfect and I do not have to layer a sports bra underneath this tank which makes me VERY happy! This tank would be perfect for my dance class, a yoga class, or even jogging!

Take a minute to check out the other products sold by Moving Comfort including sports bras, capri pants, and gym bags. Not sure which bra is the best for your needs or your body? Check out the handy bra finder!

Need a gift for your workout enthusiast? Make sure you shop at Moving Comfort for the ultimate in quality activewear for women! Even better, the people at Moving Comfort have generously offered one Not-So-Blog reader their very own Alexis Support Tank!

How to enter:

1. Visit Moving Comfort and tell me one item you would love to wear to the gym!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Moving Comfort who provided the product for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.

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Give the Gift of Gaming with Coca-Cola! Giveaway!

December 17, 2009 By admin 277 Comments

Each time I go to the grocery store, I make my way down the drink aisle and stock up on Coke for my home. I have always loved fountain Cokes, but have started drinking Coke Zero, as it is more diet-friendly, and I love it, too!

Did you know that just by purchasing Coke you can win an Xbox 360 this holiday season?? Refreshing drink for you, fabulous new gaming console for your family…it really is a win/win situation!

The holidays are here and to celebrate, Coca-Cola is giving away 50 video game prizes each day on My Coke Rewards in the “Give the Gift of Gaming Holiday Instant Win” game. Through December 31st, enter for a chance to win a brand new Xbox 360 Entertainment System (2 winners per day) and Guitar Hero 5 or DJ Hero (2 winners per hour – winner’s choice) on My Coke Rewards. Simply enter the codes found on multipacks of Coke in your My Coke Rewards Account up to 2 times each day for instant win entries!

Don’t forget that you can also redeem your points for some great prizes or even donate your points to help a worthy cause such as Toys for Tots!

Want more ways to win? The generous people at Coca Cola have given me one copy of Guitar Hero 5 for Xbox 360 to give away to one lucky Not-So-Blog reader! I also have 5 Coke holiday t-shirts and 2 plush Coca-Cola bottles to give away as runner up prizes!

How to enter:

1. Visit My Coke Rewards and check out the great things you can spend your points on! If you had 500 points, how would you spend them?

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) and Coca Cola (@cocaCola) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

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Great Gift Ideas from Disney Toys!

December 16, 2009 By admin 2 Comments

My oldest daughter is about to turn 5 years old and if she could ask for only one thing for Christmas, it would probably be Hannah Montana. No, not a Hannah Montana CD or DVD, but the ACTUAL Hannah Montana! She absolutely loves Hannah, so I am hoping a few Disney Hannah Montana Toys will suffice for the Holidays.

She has also asked for an iPod, and while I think she is a bit young for the iPod, I was fortunate to run across the Disney Mix Lights, a digital audio player for kids. By visiting Mix Central, you can download your child’s favorite Disney songs (from artists such as Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Mitchel Musso), TV episodes and music videos and sync them right to the MP3 Player. With 2 GB memory, the Mix Lights can hold up to 1,000 songs and comes with everything you need to get started including a rechargeable battery and ear buds. The Disney Mix Lights also pulses lights to the beat of the music to add more fun and flair for your child. Purchase this great holiday gift at Toys R’ Us for only $39.99!

Another great gift option for your little Hannah Montana fan, if the Disney Hannah Montana Folding Scooter from Huffy!
It features a rear fender foot brake, comfortable foam grips, transparent pop stark sparkle wheels, and vibrant fun and flirty Hannah Montana Graphics. How fun! The scooter can be purchased from Toys R’ Us for only $24.99! I think it may take some practice, by Lily will get the hang of this thing quickly. I love the fact that this scooter folds up for easy storage and is height adjustable (Lily is on the shorter side).

All done with big gifts and just looking for stocking stuffers? The Toy Story Buddy Packs and Cars Die Cast cars sell for under $10 and are a hot item this season! And don’t forget the new movie, “The Princess and the Frog” was just released! We plan to get Lily some movie tickets for her stocking!

Happy Shopping!

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Musselman’s Holiday Basket: Giveaway

December 16, 2009 By admin 406 Comments

I have been fortunate enough to work with Musselman’s this year on a yummy review and giveaway opportunity creating fabulous recipes with their products. The applesauce muffins I created were a huge hit with my girls! When I came home from work yesterday, I had a big surprise waiting for me on my front porch…..a delicious basket of Musselman’s products including the following (even some brand new items!):

Totally Fruit in Peach and in Strawberry: sweetened with fruit juice and not high fructose corn syrup

Healthy Picks in Blueberry Pomegranate: high powered fruits rich in anti-oxidants, no sugar added

Lucky Leaf Pie filling in Cherry and Blueberry

Unsweetened Applesauce

Apple juice

How generous (and tasty!)! My girls immediately wanted to eat the Peach Totally Fruit and they loved it! This snack was a much better choice than the tin full of holiday cookies available on the kitchen table. Make sure you never miss any new products or news from Musselman’s by signing up for their new Facebook page! Need some of their products for your holiday table? Check out the current coupons!

Musselman’s doesn’t want me to be the only one to enjoy their great new products! They will provide one holiday basket to one luck Not-So-Blog reader!

How to enter:

1. Visit the Musselman’s product page and tell me one product you would love to try!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog and Musselman’s on Facebook.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Musselman’s who provided the product for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.

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Wordless Wednesday

December 15, 2009 By admin 8 Comments

For Shellie and Bryson. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Competico’s Winter Holiday Photo Contest 2009

December 15, 2009 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Competico. All opinions are 100% mine.

Calling all professional and ameteur photographers! Competico is the leading online photo competition website in the world. Competico offers its members chances to compete in and/or vote for fantastic photo competitions running simultaneously in various categories. By joining the competitions and uploading your photos, each member gets a chance to win a share of the amazing cash prizes offered!

The biggest photo contest of the year is happening now…. Competico’s Winter Holiday Photo Contest 2009! Do you have an incredible holiday photo you’d like to share? Maybe one of your kids in the December snow, decorating the tree, or exchanging Hannukah gifts? My favorites are always the candids trying for the “perfect” Holiday photo card! If you have a must-see photo, Competico would like to see what you have to offer! By entering your photo no later than January 12, 2010, you could win up to $50,000! How’s that for some money to pay off the holiday bills? The entrance fee for the contest is $100, but if you enter before December 17th you can enter two photos for the price of one! Once your photo is entered, encourage your friends and family to vote for your photo.

Winners will be based on the combination of votes from other Competico players and votes from the Judging Panel. After the contest ends, The Judging Panel will review the submissions, place their votes on their favorite holiday photo and combine their votes with votes placed by Competico users. Winners will be announced on January 15^th 2010. See compete details at the Competico website. They can tell you everything you need to know! Good luck! Let us know if any of our readers enter so we can get the vote out!

Filed Under: Promotions Tagged With: competico, photo contest, Social Spark

Night at the Museum 2: Review and Giveaway

December 15, 2009 By admin 312 Comments

When the weather gets cold outside, my husband and I love to have movie nights on the weekend! We pick a night, a warm blanket, some popcorn and a great movie and enjoy some time together sans kids!

We recently selected “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian“, released on December 1st, for our movie night extravaganza. My hubby and I both love Ben Stiller (who doesn’t love “There’s Something about Mary?”), so we couldn’t wait to check this movie out!

A brief synopsis:

“History is larger than life — and twice as funny — in this monumental comedy sequel. Ben Stiller (MeetThe Parents, There’s Something About Mary) stars as Larry Daley, a former night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, where the exhibits come alive after dark. But now Larry’s nocturnal friends are being retired to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, luring him back for a hilarious, all-out battle against a cranky Egyptian Pharaoh who plans to take over the museum… and the world! From returning director Shawn Levy (Cheaper By The Dozen), the film also stars Amy Adams (Enchanted), Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting), Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers), Hank Azaria (“The Simpsons”), Ricky Gervais (“The Office”), Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder) and Jonah Hill (Super Bad).”

I love releasing the stress of the week with laughter, and this movie definitely worked for us! I have not seen the first movie, but I would love to go back and check it out now! Night at the Museum: Battle at the Smithsonian on DVD and Blu-ray would make an excellent stocking stuffer for your movie buff this year, and fortunately, I have FIVE copies to giveaway!

How to enter:

1. Tell me the last movie you rented and watched at home!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. Thank you to Bender/Helper Impact who provided the product for review. I was not compensated in any way except for the complimentary product.

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Toothbrush Hygiene Helper Review

December 13, 2009 By Jennifer 4 Comments

I am a self-proclaimed germophobe. It’s a running joke between Bridgette’s husband and myself that I would bathe my children in hand sanitizer if I could. One of the things I am super obsessed with keeping clean is the kids’ toothbrushes. They are constantly getting replaced because I toss them after an illness, I find them on the floor, or my son uses his to clean his Hot Wheels. While I do store them in a toothbrush holder, I never really thought about the air they were exposed to until I was asked to review the Toothbrush Hygiene Helper.

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The Toothbrush Hygiene Helper was invented by a mom who was concerned about all the bacteria and germs floating around a bathroom that can land on exposed toothbrushes. From the creator Fannie LeFlore: “Toothbrush Hygiene Helper is a perfect way to get some peace of mind knowing that you’re limiting exposure to germs and even flu viruses such as H1N1. I created TBH when I noticed just how exposed toothbrushes are in the bathroom when they’re stored in cups and other open containers. I had already heard about germs and bacteria from toilet-flushing and dirty hands, but there’s also dust, hair spray and cleaning products and other environmental elements in a bathroom that can land on toothbrushes that we put in our mouth. “

Can I get an “Ew?” The Toothbrush Hygiene Helper is very user friendly and comes in a variety of colors. It’s not an eyesore on the bathroom counter while doing its job of keeping the toothbrushes sanitary. You can also choose to mount it to the wall. The Toothbrush Hygiene Helper is dishwasher safe for easy cleaning when needed, and has strategically-placed vents to keep toothbrushes dry and fresh.

I would definetely recommend the TBH to a family member or friend. It’s inexpensive and practical, and would be a great and practical gift for anyone on your list, especially for those with children! I am thankful that my kids’ toothbrushes are now better protected from all the “yuck” floating around the bathroom! Thanks, TBH!