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Crocs aren’t just for kids

May 4, 2011 by

What do I get the most excited about for spring and summer? Flip Flops. I’m a simple girl with simple needs….I need comfy flip flops. Don’t get me wrong I love me a strappy sandal, sparkly crystals, wedge heels and bright colors but my go to for ease and simplicity is a flip-flop.

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The Crocs Tone Skylar Flips are fitting nicely into my warm weather wardrobe. A few months back I reviewed Crocs Tone Skylar Flats and Clogs. I admitted they were comfortable but just not my style. I gifted them to my pregnant friend at the time and she loved them. I’m liking the look of the Emma Wedge too and may add them to my summer shoe arsenal.
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Rob received the Bowen sneaker. This is a very different shoe than he’s used to wearing. Rob is a tried and true sneaker wearer but is actually liking his Crocs. They are comfortable and go really well with jeans and khakis. To me the Bowen isn’t a sneaker but instead a good looking, grown up casual shoe. It doesn’t resemble a typical Croc; that’s a good thing for me.

Hands down, Crocs are comfortable. Not all the styles are my taste but I know why people love them so much.

 

 

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Need New Trimmers? Look No Further

April 24, 2011 by

I have had a goatee for at least ten years and have been through numerous trimmers. Some probably due to cheap quality others due to the fact that I spent only ten dollars but finally I have a pair of trimmers that I think are going to last me a long time, the i-Stubble from Conair.

Right out of the box I could tell that the i-Stubble was a quality trimmer due to its features and weight. I will admit at first I couldn’t figure out how to use them but after some reading and playing they are pretty simple to use and do an awesome job.

Product Features

  • Unique floating contouring head tracks the curves of your face for effortless accuracy and comfort
  • Motorized length control with ultra precise adjustments from 0.4 mm to 5.0 mm for ultimate accuracy
  • Advanced blade technology with electro-chemically sharpened blades for sharpness and durability
  • Rechargeable dual battery power system delivers superior performance, plugs into bathroom shaver socket
  • Designed to last with sturdy ergonomic shape, protective comb guide and 3 year guarantee

Some of my favorite features are the motorized length control, ease of use and usage length.  Beware, use the longest setting first while trimming and adjust accordingly to the length you are use to.  The length on the i-Stubble will not be the same that you are currently using on your trimmers. Trust me I found out the hard way.  Like I mentioned before after the first run with the i-Stubble they are super simple to use and I like that they last forever on a charge.  Granted I trim my goatee once or twice a week but they are still running on their initial charge from over a month ago.

Overall, I am extremely happy with the i-Stubble from Conair and would definitely suggest them to any man that has a beard, mustache or goatee.  After you use them once you will wonder what took you so long to try them out.










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Monkey See Monkey Doo

April 23, 2011 by

Our kids as well as Melinda and I are fans of the Carnival Games series for Wii and were pretty excited when we heard about Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do for the Xbox 360 Kinect and thankfully were offered a copy for review.

Carnival Games: Monkey See Monkey Do has 20 awesome games like fling rings, pop darts, test your strength and many more. I thought the test your strength game was pretty cool on the Kinect since you swing like you have a hammer in your hands even though you don’t. This is definitely a game for the whole family and an awesome way for the whole family to come together on a Friday night and have a great time.

Key Features:

  • Step right up for a kooky carnival atmosphere with mini games designed exclusively for the motion-sensing Kinect (not included)
  • Jump into the full-body action of 20 party-style games that are fun for players of all ages
  • Try your hand at wacky midway challenges, including Ring Fling, Funnel Cake Falls, Rocket to Mars, Crash-Test Dummy, Pop Darts and more
  • • Re-experience some of your favorite boardwalk classics like Alley Ball, Strength Test, Court King, Golden Arm and Wheel of Chance
  • Voice recognition technology allows The Amazing Wodin to reveal your future, tell you a riddle and present you with a personal wizard name
  • Be crowned the winner to score interactive prizes and surprises abound
  • Take home dragons, robot cowboys, flying bears, ninjas and wacky wearables to dress up your Xbox Live Avatar
  • Kinect motion sensor required; not included
  • For 1 to 2 players

Shaun and eight other kids played this at his birthday party and had a blast. It provided hours of entertainment and the kids were really enjoying this game. To me Carnival Games is one the best entertainment games out there and if you know anyone with the Kinect you should definitely recommend this game to them.








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One of Sabreenas favorite movies

April 20, 2011 by

In 2004 Disney and Pixar released one of my favorite children’s movies of all time: The Incredibles. Now they are releasing it all over again, but this time in Blu-ray. The disk now comes with all new special features including, Paths To Pixar: Story Artists which showcases multiple Pixar story artists, giving viewers exciting insight into their work, their inspiration and the personal paths that eventually led them to a career at Pixar and also “The New Nomanisan” Island Redevelopment Plan, which is a guided tour of Nomanisan Island, post-Syndrome, pitching the island as a vacation resort paradise. The DVD in the combo pack also includes all of the old features like the short film “Jack-Jack Attack” and the animated short “Boundin’.”

This movie follows Bob Parr and his family of superheroes who are forced into hiding after a little incident with a man who didn’t want to be saved. After a series of outrageous circumstances, including Mr. Parr throwing a man through a few walls, Bob has to find another line of work and is recruited by a mysterious platinum blonde woman named Mirage to stop a rouge robot on a private island. Even more hilarity ensues when Mrs. Parr finds out about Bob’s lies and goes to this island to find him.

That’s when the plot twists and everything changes for this family. At the end they learn to work together and to not be scared or ashamed of what makes them different. I think the reason I love this movie so much is because of its originality and unique story and characters. Each character in lovable, even the evil ones.

This story made me want superpowers and a giant robot that could attack me so I could show them off.
This post was written by Sabreena, the teen member of the LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! household.

 

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Two Weeks Into A Fresher Mouth

April 12, 2011 by

I am now into my second week of the Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse Test Drive Program where I need to use Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse twice daily for one month.

So far I love the product and am very glad I was asked to participate in this program. Like I mentioned in my first post which you can read HERE I am not really a mouth wash/rinse kind of guy. I find most products that are on the market are strong, taste bad and burn. I am pleasantly surprised with Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse and how effective it has been for me so far.

I use Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse twice daily. Once in the morning and once before bed. I find when I use the rinse in the morning it leaves my mouth and breath feeling fresh for hours. It kills germs, freshens breath and reduces plaque. What more could you ask from a mouth wash/rinse.

New Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse gives you an invigorating clean that lets you know you’re working toward a better dental check-up—not to mention 6 benefits in 1:

  • Kills Germs
  • Helps prevent gingivtis
  • Freshens breath
  • Reduces plaque
  • Keeps teeth cleaner longer
  • Invigorating sensation

Two weeks down and two to go but after these last two weeks this will be a product that I continue to use even after the program ends. This is a rinse that will make your next dental appointment somewhat enjoyable. I only say somewhat because who likes the dentist but Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse will make it manageable.

I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Crest and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central Consulting sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

 

 

 




Firebirds – Awesome Family Friendly Restaurant

April 7, 2011 by

If you love your food cooked over hardwood flames like Melinda and I do then you need to check out Firebirds Wood Fired Grill.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill introduced a taste of Colorado to the Carolinas when it first opened its doors in Charlotte, North Carolina in December of 2000. The restaurant is the creative concept of owner and restaurateur, Dennis Thompson, who regularly travels out west. He fell in love with the feel of the area as well as the food. Drawing from those experiences, he developed Firebirds.

Melinda and I discovered Firebirds maybe 6-8 months ago after a friend mentioned they went there for dinner and that the food and atmosphere were terrific. Melinda and I now try to go to Firebirds at least once a month if only for Happy Hour. Firebirds has awesome Happy Hour food and drink specials. Firebirds does it right on every level so if you live near a Firebirds Wood Fire Grill be sure to stop in for Happy Hour and dinner.

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Firebirds menu is to die for. They have a vast selection of items from burgers and sandwiches to wood fire grill items and even an awesome kids menu. Melinda and I will endorse any restaurant that has a good kids menu for Shaun and Shae and Firebirds does it right. Shaun and Shae ordered the kids burgers and when their meal came out the burgers were HUGE. I was expecting a small dinky burger but I was happily mistaken. Sabreena was extremely happy with her fish selection while Melinda and I were both delighted with our steaks. I do not eat steak very often but I ordered the Blue Cheese Filet and thought I died and went to heaven.

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I love Firebirds for the food and atmosphere. At first when Melinda and I went it didn’t seem to be a restaurant that we would take our kids to but after we did we realized we were totally wrong. They cater to everyone and really take care of the kids so Firebirds in now on our list of family friendly restaurants. The servers and staff are extremely friendly and cater to your ever need which makes dining at Firebirds a great experience.

If you live near one of the many Firebirds Wood Fired Grill locations do yourself a favor and be sure to stop in for drinks, lunch or dinner. You will leave an extremely happy person.

Want to check out Firebirds for yourself? If so you are in luck. Firebirds is giving one luck Look What Mom Found…and Dad too! winner a $50 gift card (alcohol not included). Just head over to Firebirds and tell me what you would order if you won the $50 gift card.

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I’m Working Towards A Fresher Mouth!

March 28, 2011 by

I don’t know about you but brushing your teeth to me is a pain and tedious but one of the most important things you can do to keep up your hygiene.

People tend to notice your smile and your teeth so it is extremely important to have good oral health practices. I remember when I was younger I used to just brush and thought that was good enough but the dentist put me in my place very quickly. The dentist mentioned in addition to brushing the importance of flossing and using mouth wash. I floss daily but I am not a person who uses mouth wash on a regular basis. Not sure why I don’t maybe it’s because it takes an extra 30 seconds or because mouth wash tends to burn but I do understand the importance of mouth wash and that is why I am part of the Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse Test Drive Program.

New Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse gives you an invigorating clean that lets you know you’re working toward a better dental check-up—not to mention 6 benefits in 1:

  • Kills Germs
  • Helps prevent gingivtis
  • Freshens breath
  • Reduces plaque
  • Keeps teeth cleaner longer
  • Invigorating sensation

As part of the -Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse Test Drive Program I need to use Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse twice daily for one month. I have been using the rinse since Friday and so far I am very pleased. I can feel the continued effects after a few hours which is really good and it makes my mouth feel fresher. Like I mentioned I typically don’t use mouth wash because of the taste and burn and with the Crest Pro-Health Invigorating Clean Multi-Protection Rinse I don’t get the burn and it leaves a good taste in my mouth. So I will continue to use the rinse twice a day and will report how it is going somewhere in the middle of April.

I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Crest and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central Consulting sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.




Cleaning Toilets Is Not My Job

March 24, 2011 by

Spring is here folks so that means sunshine, more day light and spring cleaning. Something about the house being closed up all winter makes spring cleaning seem necessary. I don’t mind cleaning for the most part but my two least favorite things to clean are the toilets and showers but thankfully I received a Clorox ToiletWand for review so now I only hate cleaning the showers.

The Clorox ToiletWand features a disposable head loaded with Clorox cleaner which covers more surface area of the bowl as well as below the rim. This system is nice because once you are done cleaning the toilet you push the button and dispose of the cleaning head and then all you do is store the wand in the provided holder.  The one thing you need to be sure of is not to flush the cleaning head down the toilet but to dispose of it in the trash can. I really like the Clorox ToiletWand because you no longer need to store a gross bacteria filled toilet brush in the bathroom. Now all you need to do it use the toiletWand, dispose of the cleaning head and store the handle back in the provided holder. It’s that easy even a man can do it, LOL. Next time you are at the store pick up a Clorox ToiletWand starter kit. You will be glad you did and wonder how you went so long without it.

Click HERE for a $3.00 off Clorox ToiletWand starter kit coupon.

Win your own Clorox Bathroom Essentials ToiletWand prize pack including a ToiletWand, bathroom rug, toilet decal, and toilet paper holder.  All you need to do is tell me who typically cleans your bathroom (be honest).

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I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Clorox and received a ToiletWand to facilitate my review and a gift code to thank me for taking the time to participate.




Jennifer Aniston in the Switch

March 22, 2011 by

I’m a sucker for chick-flick especially if the queen of chick-flicks; Jennifer Aniston will be onscreen.

Kassie (Aniston) is a smart, fun-loving single woman who, despite her neurotic best friend Wally’s (Bateman) objections, decides it’s time to have a baby – even if it means doing it herself…with a little help from a charming sperm donor (Wilson). But, unbeknownst to her, Kassie’s plans go awry because of a last-minute switch that isn’t discovered until seven years later…when Wally gets acquainted with Kassie’s cute – though slightly neurotic – son.

Jennifer plays this role really well. You want to reach out and embrace Kassie and be friends and share your secrets with her. As usual; her character is witty and charming. The support cast is comical also, provided some expected laughs but also some originals.
The Switch was released March 15th on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download.
DVD SPECIAL FEATURES*
• Deleted scenes
• ”The Switch Conceived” – behind-the-scenes featurette
*Subject to change

BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES**
• Deleted scenes
• “The Switch Conceived” – behind-the-scenes featurette
• Alternate ending, with introduction by directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck
• Additional deleted scenes, with introductions by directors Josh Gordon and Will Speck
• Bloopers
**May appear in standard definition and are subject to change

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Love Coffee? Try Marley Coffee!!

March 20, 2011 by

Coffee is a necessity for me especially with waking up at 5:30 am so when I was asked to review a bag of Lively Up! Whole Bean Organic Coffee from Marley I was all over it.

Lively Up! is an exquisite 5-bean espresso blend that is married beautifully with our premier Ethiopian Yirgacheffe. This full-bodied yet well-balanced coffee offers hints of cocoa, candied fruit and sweet caramel. The long, savory finish can be equally enjoyed in drip, press or espresso preparations.


 One of the cool things about Marley Coffee is they are committed to respecting the environment and using beans that are farmed and adhere to strict sustainable ethics. It is the Marley family’s hope that the Marley Coffee farm will inspire other Jamaican farmers to join the organic movement, by showing them that sustainable farming can be profitable.

Marley Coffee is also big into kids and believes kids should be on the playground not the workplace and should be playing sports and that is why they started Kicks For Cause Foundation. The foundation aims to build playable soccer fields and soccer camps for children of the coffee-producing communities around the world.

There are approximately 250 million children in the global workforce, 120 million of whom work full time, according to an International Labor Organization (ILO) estimate. Especially in agricultural communities, children are often forced to work just to help their families survive. In fact, according to the US Department of Labor, more children work in agriculture around the world than in any other economic sector, making up an estimated 7-12% of workers.

Marley Coffee is working to change that above one bag of coffee at a time. Every purchase of Marley Coffee also supports our commitment to pay twice the average wage to our family farmers on our Marley Coffee farm in Jamaica.

I love coffee and I was really impressed with the flavor.  This is a coffee I would definitely buy in the future and now that I know about there history and Kicks For Cause foundation it is even more of a reson why I would and should purchase Marley Coffee.








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