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Belly Ups help keep your pants on


What happens when you buy those fabulous looking and fitting low rise jeans but need to bend over to pick up a matchbox car or sippy cup.What do moms do when a new baby is on the way but the maternity pants just aren’t fitting right. Belly Ups are mini-suspenders that hold up your bottoms and are undetectable under clothing, totally comfortable, and not at all damaging to your favorite clothing, BELLY UPS are a “must have” for any woman.

Belly Ups were created out of a need from then pregnant Laura Kronen. During her 2nd pregnancy the sagging, sliding pants reminded her of a thought she had during her 1st pregnancy. She then assembled her Belly Ups and wore them everyday. She researched other moms and found out she wasn’t the only one with this problem.

I was sent a pair of Belly Ups for review but knew my sister could use them during her last couple months of pregnancy. The nude color is great for a no-show look under white and light tees. Black and Black with Pink Hearts is also available for a more fun look. I do remember when I was pregnant with Shaun a particular pair of jeans would fall down. Belly ups weren’t available to me then so I opted to wear Rob’s regular suspenders under my clothes. The system worked but the peeked out if I wore a shirt that didn’t come all the way to myneck or the straps would fall off my shoulders so I was always adjusting. Belly Ups are a great solution to nuisance problem for pregnant moms and beyond.

Belly Ups are an inexpensive ($13) addition to your wardrobe and are available for purchase at local shoppes, online boutiques and Baby is a Star.

This is a sponsored review but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!





Costume Kingdom Evaluation

Trick or Treat smell my feet”, is what Shaun has been saying for the last few days so you know that means. Halloween is right around the corner. If you are still in need of a Halloween costume for yourself or your children check out Costume Kingdom.

Costume Kingdom has been around for 10 years and delivers only the best Halloween costumes. They have costumes and accessories for men, women, boys, girls, plus size and even sexy styles, OH YEAH!!!! They have such a huge selection of costumes when we were given the opportunity to do a analysis it took hours for Shaun to look thru and decide what costume he wanted. We already knew what costume we wanted to get for Shae so it was just a matter of typing it into the search field and finding it. In the end we choose Minnie Mouse for Shae and Deluxe Clone Trooper Cody from Star Wars for Shaun.

The nice thing about Costume Kingdom is if you know what you are looking for use the search function like we did for Shae. If not you can search thru their hundreds of costumes. But beware; this will take some time as we found out when looking for Shaun’s costume. They have so many awesome costumes Shaun changed his mind at least five times before we finally decided on Deluxe Clone Trooper Cody from Star Wars. Whatever your idea Costume Kingdom will have something to help complete the look.

For a limited time Costume Kingdom is offering free shipping with a $65 minimum order(U.S Standard Shipping). They offer hassle free returns with no restocking fee and even ship worldwide. Halloween is quickly approaching so you better hurry and get that Halloween costume that you or your kids are going to be excited to wear on the biggest treat night of the year.

Costume Kingdom has been generous enough to offer 1 lucky LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader a $40 e card. Think back and tell us what your favorite costume was growing up or what you really wanted to be! This is a short giveaway so get your entries in quick.

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Mabel’s Labels, where everything has a label

Schools in! For lost of families this means lost umbrellas, jackets, hats, backpacks, pencils and even shoes. Luckily we don’t suffer from this too much except for umbrellas. Mabel’s Labels has come up a solution to the “kids stuff black hole”. Sticky labels and clothing labels, which are dishwasher, microwave and laundry safe, are not only practical, but also designed to be very special to each child. The labels are customized with a child’s name, favorite mix of colors and an icon (animal, symbol, etc.). Mabel’s Labels have also expanded their product line to include personalized stationery products, ID wristbands and household labels.

Sabreena was able to try out their personalized stationery. We live in an age of technology she’s still at an age where handwritten notes are appropriate. Personalized stationery allows her to send quick notes to long-distance grandparents or friends where we used to live. The paper is printed with a fun swirl design in pretty blue & green hues with coordinated return address labels, envelope closures and “from the desk of” stickers for the included notepad or even any other piece of paper.


Mabels Labels are just for kids stuff though; they carry great organization solutions for the entire home. Personally I like the cord control labels. We have a drawer full of cables and chargers for phones, cameras, PDAs, hard drives and more; each time we need something we have to dig and examine for just the right one. The Custom Canister and Spice Labels are great to keep your baking and cooking ingredients neatly organized in the cabinet or countertop.

Mabel’s Labels strive to continuously design innovative labels for babies, kids and grown-ups alike. You’ll be amazed at what you can label!

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Disney unlocks the Vault for Snow White

Did you know that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is the first full-length animated film ever made and one of the most beloved and most watched films in history and the first to be considered a Walt Disney Animated Classic. In 2008 it was named the greatest animated film of all time by the American Film Institute.

Walt Disney Studios is excited to have recently released Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Edition on Blu-ray™ + DVD Combo a full 7 weeks before the Deluxe Two-Disc Classic standard definition DVD becomes available late November. This combo allows you to keep the Blu-ray™ for personal home viewing while also having a copy for the car, grandparents, baby-sitters or play dates. The exclusive combo pack comes full of awesome features:


Picture & Sound
First time ever in high definition 7.1 sound
Disneyview – expanded viewing experience
All-new Music Video

Disney Family Play
What Do You See? – Decipher the scambled image
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall – Which princess are you most like?
Jewel Jumble – test your matching skills

Backstage Disney
Snow White Returns – Newly discovered storyboards. Was Walt planning a sequel?
Hyperion Studios – Explore Walt’s original studio
The One That Started It All – See how Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs forever changed the world of movies

Classic Bonus Features
Dopey’s Wild Mine Ride Game
“Heigh-Ho” Karaoke Sing-along
Disney through the decades
And More!


Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has been a constant on our movie collection, this will be our 3rd copy on DVD not including the VHS versions we recently parted with. When it arrived Shaun and Sabreena immediately wanted to watch it for pizza/movie night but Shae put up a fight since she had never watched it before. Now Shae is asking it watch it daily. This is the movie that started it all, re-live your childhood with this timeless classic tale.
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CoolComputerBags Recap

We keep talking about how fun IZEAFest was but there was no mistaking this wasn’t a vacation. This trip was to better our blog. Since this was a “business” trip I needed a quality laptop bag that would hold more than just my laptop.

CoolComputerBags.com to the rescue! They supplied me with this lovely laptop tote. It held my laptop, power cord, small notebook, pens, 3 magazines, phone, Poken, iPod and random little things. I would’ve liked to fit my binder instead of the magazines and small notebook but the bag just didn’t have enough length to fit it. This particular bag is Tote Couture Pleated Laptop Bag in Lani style. It has a handbag look with leather-like drop straps and an outer pocket and is made from heavy durable printed canvas to withstand the weight of a laptop and all its accessories. My favorite feature was the open bottom “pocket” that allowed me to easily slip it over my carry on luggage handle.

If you travel you understand there is a lot of walking involved dragging your stuff behind you but this cool feature helped out a TON. It didn’t need to be on my shoulder or back and there was no risk of it slipping off and spilling the contents. Here is a list of all the fabulous features:

  • Designed to slide over rolling luggage handle
  • 14″ handle drop
  • Padded laptop compartment with secure velcro closure
  • Faux leather accents
  • Brushed metal hardware
  • Metal feet to protect the bottom of the bag
  • Contrasting interior lining
  • Business card holder
  • Pleated front pocket with zipper closure
  • Multiple interior pockets
  • Cell phone pocket
  • Key fob
  • Stylish name plate

Cool Computer Bags is a great stop on your search for laptop bags. Are you a corporate executive? How about a young student? Trendy blogger at the café? On the go through airports and hotels? No matter your lifestyle or personality or budget Cool Computer Bags has the selection to beat all others. Their goal is to provide the best shopping experience by having the biggest selection for both laptops and Macs, lowest prices and superior customer service. Giving the customer a shopping experience they can trust and recommend to others is what they strive for.

Want to win your own laptop bag from Cool Computer Bags. LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too readers are getting the chance to win their choice of Lani or Lola Tote Couture Pleated Laptop Tote (MSRP $80). Visit CoolComputerBags.com and tell me another bag that would fit your mobile computing needs.

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Fit Factor Kids workouts for kids by kids


Active children are healthy children. Sports, games, playground fun and structured exercise are all ways to keep kids moving while instilling healthy habits for staying fit. Our kids have run the gamut for organized sports: Tae Kwon Do, soccer, softball, gymnastics, etc. While they haven’t yet chosen one thing they want to stick to I’m happy that they love to try new things. Over the summer we introduced them to regular exercise. Some days it was too hot to go outside but we all had a little energy to burn. Fit Factor Kids came in very handy for just this purpose. Using a cast of KIDS really kept the younger ones interested as well as using fun and simple movements, our favorite is the animal warm-up.

Groove along with the Fit Factor Kids superstars through six exercise routines designed to improve children’s fitness. Children use their imaginations and learn how to take care of their bodies as their energetic hosts provide informative tips and instruction.

These children’s fitness workouts include creative animal movements, mimic recess activities such as jumping rope, playing four-square and shooting baskets. While the young fitness hosts walk you through simple stretching, strengthening and aerobic activities.
Fit Factor Kids is great addition to any family especially as the cool winter months are rolling in and the sun is setting much earlier in the evening.

A special thank you to Fit Factor Kids for helping us get to IZEAFest 2009. Without them we wouldn’t have gained the education needed to keep going strong at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too.





KINeSYS Sunscreen Evaluation

 

With our recent trip to IZEAFest in Orlando, Florida KINeSYS was 0ur sunscreen of choice. All KINeSYS spray sunscreens are hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic and provide a broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and are alcohol and oil free so you won’t feel greasy or oily. KINeSYS also contains no preservatives or PABA and are water and sweat resistant.

We had a chance to use the KINeSYS Mango SPF 30 Spray and the Fragrance Free SPF 30 Sunscreen on our trip and these spray sunscreens are terrific. I especially like the fragrance free sunscreen as it has no smell which for me is the biggest selling point. As parents with children know when kids get to the beach they are ready to take off and hit the water and with the KINeSYS sprays they go on fast and easy allowing the kids to play without the long drawn out hassle of getting sunscreen applied. Even though we had no kids on our recent trip to Florida I still needed sunscreen for our day long excursion at Sea World. KINeSYS goes on easy with no need to rub and the micospray application leaves no messy sunscreen residue on your hands. It also dries extremely fast and is ideal for areas that are usually missed like the scalp and ears. KINeSYS has many different spray sunscreen options so there is something for everyone.

Another great aspect of KINeSYS is they are environmental friendly which I am all for. The bottles are 100% recyclable High Density Polyethylene (Bisphenol-A free) and can be completely recycled. KINeSYS products are also cruelty free which mean they are 100% free of animal by products and are certified vegan. They are also carbon neutral which means 100% of electricity is offset with power generated by wind. So if you are looking for a great sunscreen that is super easy to apply and works great with the added environmental awareness then KINeSYS is the sunscreen for you.

I would also like to thank KINeSYS for getting us to IZEAFest and for giving us protection from the Florida sun.




SlimPerfect end of season SALE

SlimPerfect Swimwear & Activewear has slashed their prices due to overstock and to make room for their 2010 line!

Back in May I received a SlimPerfect Tankini and SlimSkirt for review. I loved it! The Tankini really stopped all the movement and flattened my belly. The SlimSkirt covered enough booty while still resembling a swimsuit. I spent the summer chasing a toddler and keeping up the older kids and Slimperfect kept me going with out threat my top riding up, my bottom peeking out or my straps slipping down. All SlimPerfect seperates are designed using state of the art fabric that holds in the rolls tucks in the flab and overall forms the right curves. The pieces aren’t just meant for swimwear either. The entire collection can be found in the gym, on the boat, on the tennis courts or on the pool deck.

SlimPerfect, Inc. was listed as “Best Brands” for swimwear in an article titled “Best Bathing Suit for Any Body (Yes, We Mean Yours)” for “Sizes 12 & Up” and “To Take Inches Off” in the May issue of O Magazine at Oprah.com.

All SlimPerfect.com garments are manufactured in the USA and made with high end Brazilian fabric. Instead of SlimPerfect selling their overstock to apparel companies that purchase overstock, SlimPerfect would like to pass the savings on to you! Be sure to go to their site and check out these amazing deals and let your friends know, because their overstock will go quickly at these prices!




Attune Foods Wellness Bar Evaluation

We are on our way to IZEAFest and while I know we are going to have a blast the thought of eating out for the next 4 days and trying to squeeze in some healthy stuff is stressing me out.

A healthy digestive system is important for overall well-being. If we aren’t getting the nutrition we need from the food we eat then we aren’t going to thrive. Stress, medications, poor diet and other environmental factors generally put our health at risk. Attune bars help balance the good bacteria called probiotics by providing up to 5 times the amount of live active cultures than regular yogurt in the convienence of an on-the-go bar.
The probiotics story begins with intestinal bacteria, which are a community of good and bad bacteria that live in the digestive system. We all have naturally occurring bacterial communities in our digestive systems. They help:

• Protect the body from harmful bacteria.
• Exercise the immune system to ensure it is ready to react to harmful bacteria.
• Strengthen the intestinal wall so it acts as a defensive barrier.
• Digest fiber in the diet, so we can absorb the nutrients from the foods we eat.

These digestive bacteria are essential to overall wellbeing. Probiotics act as a helper to these friendly bacteria, and that help can keep the digestive system functioning well.
While they aren’t meant to replace all the food in your diet they are a great addition to maintain that balance needed for overall health. Attune probiotic chocolate bars, available in seven delicious chocolate flavors (such as Dark Chocolate, Mint Chocolate and Blueberry Vanilla), have 100 or fewer calories and contain three of the most clinically supported probiotic strains for digestive health and immunity (more important than ever) plus calcium and fiber. Attune probiotic wellness bars are a delicious way to enjoy the health benefits probiotics can provide. Each Attune wellness bar is packed with probiotics that help rebalance your digestive system, so your whole body can work better.

• Attune probiotics are proven to survive in the digestive tract, where they can provide optimal health benefits.
• The probiotics in Attune have been clinically tested to support a healthy digestive system and a strong immune system.*
• Attune wellness bars also include prebiotics, which support healthy digestive function and work in harmony with probiotics.




Wett Giggles Evaluation

 

All kids love baths right? Well, I am not sure about all kids but I know my 2 year old and 6 year old love taking baths. I think Shae and Shaun enjoy bath time even more now due to the fun soaps from Wett Giggles. Wett Giggles soaps are not only fun and cool looking but functional so it is a win win for kids and parents. Wett Giggles provides natural glycerin handmade soaps where each bar is made one at time with essential oils and shea butter. The inspiration for Wett Giggles came from the owner’s six year old son’s dirty finger nails hence the reason all but two of the nine soaps come with a manicure brush. The other two do not come with a manicure brush as they are geared toward 2-3 year olds. The cool thing I like about Wett Giggles is all of their soaps have Shakespearian theme names.

If you have older kids like we do you will love the soaps like Hamlet that come with the manicure brush. After a hard day of play the kids can take a bath and really get clean and get under those finger nails with the manicure brush. For kids under two years old Juliet and Horatio are perfect soaps because they do not come with the manicure brush so they will not hurt themselves. Wett Giggles really nailed the toy with the soap concept and took it to the next level by adding a nail brush making it a truly unique idea. Not only will you get great soap but the kids will actually enjoy getting washed.

Check out Wett Giggles and pick up a few fun soaps for the family as they are currenly running a great 20% off on all orders special and $4.99 flat shipping. All products ship UPS ground 7 – 10 business day delivery.