Shea Butter Creme & Cucumber Melon Lotion from Lady Emily

For your make up and body care needs, Lady Emily offers awesome customer service and fantastic products.

I was extremely impressed with independent representative Teri Lipscomb. She went out of her way to make sure everything went smoothly. I was contacted when the package was shipped, and also she checked to make sure it arrived when it was suppose to.

Teri shipped several samples of Shea Butter Creme, and they are absolutely fantastic! It leaves my skin smooth and soft without a greasy feel. While they are unscented, there is a slight scent to them that's not overpowering. A very light "cream" scent.

In addition to the shea butter, I also received a 2oz sample of Cucumber Melon lotion. Since that's my other half's favorite scent, he immediately grabbed it and ran off. He was extremely impressed with it and so was I (once I got it back). The scent is wonderful, and a little goes a very long way.

In addition to the products in this review, Lady Emily also offers a complete line of mineral make up and other skin care products.

I highly recommend getting in contact with Teri, as she'll be able to help you with the perfect body care product. The shea butter creame and lotion are to die for, and you won't be disappointed!

Literary Child Magazine

Literary Child Magazine is a wonderful educational tool that gets children interested in reading specific children's classic books. Perfect for those just starting to read, or for teachers both at school and home!



It was my pleasure to see first hand the March 2006 issue of Literary Child Magazine, which was based on the book "Pippie Longstocking" (an old children’s classic). The idea behind Literary Child is to get children reading, and doing extra activities that are specific to that book. Some activities also focus on the entire family, which I thought was a WONDERFUL idea. Not only are they reading great books, but it's a basic reading comprehension lesson that includes problem solving and logic.



The magazine is absolutely PACKED with fun activities for children. The March issue included 6 word puzzles plus 14 extra activities for the entire family. Many of the puzzles and activities were for older elementary children, although my 6 year old was able to do some of the puzzles alone. Those that couldn't be done by my children (the other is 3), I was able to do it with them pretty easy. I actually enjoyed some of the puzzles myself!



The layout of the magazine (which comes via email in PDF format) was absolutely beautiful. I was very impressed with the detail involved in the cover and how nice the pages looked printed out. Very easy for the kids to read and complete. I also like that I can print out as many pages as I need, so we can do them over and over again.



An answer key is also included, so you can check answers of all the puzzles. Very nice extra touch, and something you don't always find.



Even if you haven't read the book, most of the puzzles are easy to do and understand the meaning behind. Although I do recommend reading these books - the short list they currently have are children's classics and great books to read! Current titles include James and the Giant Peach, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Pippie Longstocking, and Journey to the Center of the Earth.



Subscriptions are easy to set up, and extremely low cost for what you receive. I was very impressed with the amount included with the price, and was not disappointed with all that was included. We have a subscription to NickJr Magazine, and it's nowhere near as good as Literary Child in my opinion. Plus it's about half the price, so you can't beat that!



Details on Literary Child and subscription options can be found at:
http://literarychild.com/

Animal Stepping Stool: Elephant Design

Animal Stepping Stool: Elephant Design

There is nothing more special than a hand created gift for a child. Designs by de'Maison may just have the gift you are looking for.

I must say this first - WOW! I mean really, wow. I'm just more than impressed overall with Sue Mulvey of Designs by de'Maison. Not only was the customer service and communication fantastic, but the product is something to be remembered.

It was less 2 weeks from the time I 'ordered' the step stool until I received it in the mail. While in some cases this may seem a long time, for the detail involved in the creation of this product it was actually very good time. It was very obvious this item had just been created....when we opened the box we could smell the fresh paint!

The kids immediately took to it and were exited to get a special gift like this. In our kitchen we have had to use little chairs so the kids could help out or do anything for themselves. Not an ideal situation since chairs can tip (especially plastic child size ones). I had mentioned this to Sue, and she included a nice note that stated "now you won't have to use a chair!". Very cute, and an nice personal touch! It was amazing she remembered me saying that since I had forgot I said it.

As for the detail on the stepping stool - it was absolutely amazing. For the most part the top "stepping" part is like a normal step stool, although there is a few slight curves on the edges to add life to the design. Handpainted on the top is an elephant with a cute pink bow and bird sitting on top. Since I can't paint at all, such detail in a picture always impresses me!

The legs and underside are painted white, and attached to the legs is padding. The padding prevents the wood from scratching up my floor, and keeps it from sliding. A thoughtful extra touch!

I highly recommend visiting Designs by de'Maison at:
http://www.designsbydemaison.com

Handcrafted Mother's Day Gift Tag

Handcrafted Mother's Day Gift Tag

If you are looking for that extra special touch to any special gift, Moonlight Creations may be what you are looking for.

Ellen LaFleche-Christian, owner of Moonlight Creations, was great to work with. Her shipping times are fantastic, I was very impressed with this. The package came in a padded envelop and the gift tag was in perfect condition.

The tag I requested was specifically for Mother's Day. the 3"x4" gift tag is a light green, with an elegant "Happy Mother's Day" printed at the top. Just below that is a handmade butterfly carefully attached to the tag. A yellow ribbon is also attached so the tag can be added to any gift.

Many other types of products are offered at Moonlight Creations, including personalized embellished note cards, jewelry, baby gifts, and much more.

This site is highly recommended by Mom's Market for special personalized gifts and accessories! For details, visit:
http://moonlight-creations-jewelry.com

Fizzy Bath Salt Review

Need a little relaxation in your life? If so, Land of Enchanted Scents is one website you may want to visit now.

Land of Enchanted Scents Bath & Body products are unique as they're not only homemade, but also custom made. This company allows you to order your products to fit your own preference. Handmade - custom made when you order. They offer lotions, salts, milk baths, men's care, kid's care, lip care and many, many other options that you can pick and choose from. With almost 50 different fragrances to choose from, you're bound to find that perfect scent for you.

I was able to sample the Strawberries & Chamagne Fizzy salt bath ... and relax away those cares I did! The Strawberries & Champagne (a blend of strawberries, grape & sparkling wine) scent was just right - not too much to be overwhelming but just strong enough to fill the room with the sweet aroma. During my bath I could actually feel the softness of my skin shining through. Accompanied by a couple non-scented candles and my favorite "bath time" music this product was A-Okay by me and I will certainly not think twice about buying from a homemade - custom made bath and body website.

Land of Enchanted Scents:
http://www.bodyscents4u.internetbasedfamily.com/

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About the author: Work at home mom of two, Anita DeFrank of MommysHelperOnline.com specializes in helping work at home moms become successful with their businesses.

Vege-Saver Product Review

An extremely cost effective way to keep your vegetables and other produce fresh! Works wonders and is highly recommended by Mom's Market.

Cindy Scinto, owner of Simply Organic Products, was a pleasure to order from. Our package arrived quickly and safely, so that I was immediately impressed with.

Two samples where sent - one with a vegetable design, and one with a fruit design. I thought this was a very cute idea to have the different patterns so you know at a glance what's in your fridge. The bags were also large enough to put multiple vegetables and fruits inside. Having one for each type was perfect.

Each bag came with a care instruction tag, along with contact info should I have any questions or need to reorder. On the flip side of the tag was details about the bag itself, noting the products purpose and how it works.

Using the bags was also very easy, and produce fit nicely inside. I used the fruit design bag to place a package of grapes inside. Three days later and they are still looking good without signs of going bad. Two snaps on the top kept the package secure and fresh.

For the amount of produce these bags can save, they are more than worth the small cost. Each bag retails for only $5! Details can be found at:
http://www.simplyorganicproducts.com

Scratch Off Promotional Stickers

Scratch off cards make great promotional materials, and being able to create your own makes it extremely low cost.

Terra from Easy Scratch Offs is fantastic to work with. When you visit her website which focuses on scratch off promotional materials, there are two main options when it comes to purchasing - scratch off cards or just scratch off stickers.

Scratch off cards would be the finished product, complete with the scratch off sticker. All cards are personalized, featuring your logo and prizes.

Purchasing just scratch off stickers gives you the ability to create your own cards to place the scratch off on. The stickers alone are about half the price (depending on which stickers you choose), however you will need to create your own cards.

It was my pleasure to test out 3 different types of stickers - 1" Gold, 1 1/4" Silver, and 3/4" Silver Heart. Each work about the same, but the sizes are different. I made several test cards to place them on, and each were extremely easy. My personal favorite would have to be the heart shaped stickers which feature "Scratch Here" even though they were the smallest. I liked the unique design, and though it added something special to the card. Scratching to see the prize was also easy to do, and worked just like any scratch off card you may have seen in the past.

Scratch off cards are an excellent way to promote, and give customers something extra to do with their purchase. They also stand out better than any normal coupons and draw more attention to your business.

Details on all the products EasyScratchOff.com offers, visit:
http://www.easyscratchoffs.com

Diaper Bag & Burp cloths

Handmade fabric diaper bag, features 3 pockets & Magnetic snap. Burp cloths, flannel backed.


Natasha Blanco, owner of CAB Co. Handbags was a pleasure to work with. Fantastic customer service with wonderful communication was hard to beat. Our package arrived around the date as promised, even though it was several weeks prior to my cousin's baby shower.

The bag was extremely classy, featuring green and white checkered bottom and handles. The top half was a nice pattern of a green trees. I felt this bag was perfect for my down to earth cousin.

The gift was well received, and she especially like the plaid. Also, the design and colors were very neutral, making it a perfect gift for those who don't know what they are expecting. It also features 3 pockets and a magnetic snap, making it easy to open when holding a little one. Plenty of space in the bag also makes it great for those packing items for a newborn.

Inside the diaper bag was also burp cloths in the same green and white checkered print. Each were flannel backed and very soft.

Overall this made for a nice gift for someone with a new baby. You can never have too many diaper bags, and having one so nice is definitely a plus.

Details on all the handbags and diaper bags CAB Co Handbags carries can be found at:
www.cabcohandbags.com

Kids Bath Paint Set

Available in a set of two, these colorful, scented, gooey bath paints will make kids excited about bath time again!

Our package from independent consultant Sharon Smith arrived quickly and safely. Knowing the package was for them, the kids couldn't wait to get it open. After seeing that it was something for the bath, both begged to take their baths right then. One was not happy since he had to wait until the next night to get his chance to play.

Included in the package was a bath paint set. Yellow was the scent of Banana, and blue was the scent of Blueberry. They had so much fun with these paints! I was expecting more of a paint-like substance, but the kids were thrilled it had the consistency of "goo". Two brushes were included for each color, although it washes off the brushes super easy.

We also found out they make for a fun bubble bath when the paint is washed off in the bath water. The water itself even turns blue or green (depending on what's been used), so that was fun for a 3 and 5 yr old, too. My concern was since it colored the water it was going to stain my tub, but this wasn't the case. No scrubbing required on my part - everything washed up just like regular soap. No film, no stains, no mess!

As will most bubble bath products, I do not recommend long periods of play time in the tub. Keep an eye on the clock and don't let them sit in the soapy water for too long. Preservatives are included (liquid products can't be without preservatives), so there is a risk if used for too long and too often. Save these bath paints for special occasions and keep watch of the kids.

Over all this product is recommended since my little ones loved it so much. More information on all the kid's bath products and other items Country Bunny offers can be found at:
www.cbunnyrep.com/5845