Miss Behavin' Momma's Blog: October 2014

Friday, October 31, 2014

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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

[Giveaway] Free Ellybo Organic Plush Toy

[Giveaway] Win a $79.95 Woven White Faux Leather Bag!

Nature's True Medicine Vitamin D3 {Review}

I recently got the chance to try Nature's True Medicine Vitamin D3. I love how small the gel caps were to take, I'm not a person who particularly cares for swallowing pills so these were perfect, there alittle bigger than say the size of a pea. I had actually started to get a sore throat and looked up natural ways to cure it. Vitamin D was on that list. I started taking them immediately and within 3 days my throat felt so much better. I've also almost felt like I've had more energy and not as tired as much as I have been which is saying alot when you have an almost 2yr old toddler who doesn't get enough sleep. As I stated - I hate pills and well let's face it antibiotics are not any better so this was a simple, quick and easier fix. Reading the information on the page from Natures True, I definitely felt safe taking the Vitamins. I love that they also have a 100% money back quarentee. I will continue to take these just to give my body more vitamin D3 since I'm sure I was lacking quite a bit because I really don't spend alot of time in the sun. I would highly recommend these to anyone! They are safe and effective. They come in about 14.99 on amazon which is reasonable for a 120 day supply, and you only take one a day preferably with a meal. Definitely try them! Feel free to check them out at the following link to learn more! Vitamin D3

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.

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Hawaiian Wedding Cake {Recipe}

I enjoy baking and sometimes a recipe comes up that I have to try!

So the other day on Pinterest I came across this Hawaiian Wedding Cake recipe.

And anything that I bake I post pictures here on my baking page ~ Mommys Hands Baking

The recipe is super easy.

Below it's pinned on my pinterest.

Pinterest ~ Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Website ~ Hawaiian Wedding Cake on Website

I will say, the website says the frosting is pineapple cream cheese which is incorrect. The recipe that is posted is for a coconut cream cheese frosting but I suppose that you could omit the coconut and put pineapple juice instead.

I also used regular brown sugar instead of dark brown sugar because that's what I had on hand.

*Only difference between the two is the darker has more molasses hence why the color is darker, had to google it myself to find out*

Also the one thing I do recommened is do not use salted macadamia nuts. My mom said it tasted salty, I on the other hand couldn't really notice it.

While the cake was baking I made the frosting. I'll share the recipe here incase people dont want to click an outside link.

HAWAIIAN WEDDING CAKE

3/4 cup white sugar

3/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 eggs

3/4 cup flaked coconut

1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple with juice (undrained)

1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease & flour (or baking spray) a 9x13” pan.

In a large bowl, mix sugars, soda, and flour by hand. Mix in eggs, pineapple with juice. Stir in nuts, and coconut. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Frost with Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting.

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
2 TB heavy whipping cream
2 TB sweetened cream of coconut
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl on medium-high speed about 1 minute. Add the whipping cream and cream of coconut; beat until well blended. Spread on cooled can in pan. Sprinkle with additional coconut and/or chopped macadamia nuts, if desired.

& here is the final product! I would make it again but I might make some changes to the recipe!

Let me know if you make this! And what your thoughts are, and if you made any changes to it.

Do you want to see more recipes? What kind of recipes would you like to see?

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Applebee's {Giveaway}

The Road Trip to Colorado Event continues to Week 2! Thank you to All the Wonderful Sponsors and Bloggers that have joined the event! This has been a fun event and given us all some great exposure for those of us who have been new!

There is nothing better than going out to Applebees! Here is the giveaway many of you were waiting for. Revisiting Applebees, One of my favorite Restaurants. I love trying out new places however this is one place you know you cant go wrong. The food and prices are amazing! The Road Trip to Colorado Event is winding down. Thank you to all the Bloggers and Sponsors that Participated! Enter to win a $50 Applebees Gift card. Open to the U.S. a Rafflecopter giveaway This post was written by BlendingFamilysBlog. All opinions are 100% my own.

Denver Aquarium -Colorado ONLY {Giveaway}

I have been to different Aquariums and one that has stood out to me has been the Denver Aquarium. The Denver Aquarium is more that just an under water adventure.

The Aquarium has it all. I love how interactive it is for children!

The Mermaids are another exciting feature. You can check out the Under the Sea show times Here. We missed the Mermaids on this trip but will be making sure our next visit will include them. If you have young children, they are a must see! I got a chance to see the Mermaids two years ago and loved it. Seeing a Mermaid is a unique experience that all kids will love.

A few other fun areas are the Shark Exhibit and you can also enjoy the Tigers along the way! I love that there is a great experience at every turn and angle. I loved it all. Some Extra Fun include The Aquarium Express Train, The 4D Theatre, The Carousel, The Coconut Tree Climb And Face Painting!

Find out more about the Aquarium and The Aquarium Restaurant By going to the Website You can also find out more to plan your next visit with the Calendar of upcoming events.

I will be making sure we visit with our next year trip and plan it to include a few more fun areas. With the Restaurant and Enjoyable atmosphere this would also make a great place to go for a Date. I also noticed on the website the Halloween Kids Fest is this weekend! The Aquarium has offered to give one of our readers 2 Tickets to the Aquarium! The Giveaway is Open to Colorado. You must be able to come pick up the tickets in person. a Rafflecopter giveaway I had the chance to visit the Denver Aquarium. All opinions are 100% my own.

Gordman's {Giveaway}

I recently had the opportunity to visit a Gordmans location. I had seen several commercials in the past and Gordmans had been in the back of my mind as a place I wanted to check out. I am huge on great bargains. I love cute clothing as long as it is economical. I had originally thought of Gordmans as a clothing store and walked in to see what I could find for my kids. Gordmans was more than just clothes!

The clothes I noticed were top brands. The prices on many of the items were surprisingly low. I do not want to disparage other companies so I will just put in that this is a store you will want to visit to compare before shopping for similar items. I wish I had taken some time to visit Gordmans during back to school season because I can see where we would have saved more money with the older kids.

Every where I looked I kept seeing cute home decor items I wanted to purchase.

A few areas that stood out to me were the Maternity section, kids and of course fantastic holiday items.

I loved that the tags showed normal prices for the items along with the price that Gordmans offers. Gordmans had many of the items that were perfect for traveling. A huge variety of Shoes, Clothes, extras such as childrens books, toys, tumblers, accesories, sunglasses, cute bags. I could not take the whole store. So Here are a few of the great finds that I grabbed.

Giveaway is open to the U.S. a Rafflecopter giveaway I received a gift card to facilitate a review/giveaway. All opinions are 100% my own.

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Shell Gift-card {Giveaway}

The Road Trip to Colorado Event is Here with some fun Reviews and Giveaways. During their visit in Colorado they had the chance to experience travel with a Toddler and Baby. They learned some great lessons of Car maintenance and will be doing posts through the next 2 weeks going over Their Road Trip. Please feel free to share anything you have learned on your own roadtrip or flying with children. Thank you to Sponsors and Bloggers who have joined in. Giveaways are open to the U.S. And for Colorado Based Giveaways you are free to enter in these as well!

One thing I loved about getting gas on the go is Shell was at each Gas stop that I made. Shell offers a locator and trip planner right on Shell.com to make things easier if you like to plan ahead like I do. I recently learned more about the website and noticed that there is also an area to get Tips and Advice for your vehicle. Shell has amazing Promotions and offers happening right now! Check them out by visiting Shell or Jiffy Lube Post is written by Blending Familys Blog. Giveaway is open to the continental U.S. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Jumpin Jordy's {Giveaway}

When vacationing in Colorado there were a few days that the sun did not shine. Traveling in the Fall can be tricky because the weather can be great one day then a surprise on the next. We were not disappointed. I love that on any day of the week even if it is not so great outside Morgan could have some indoor fun. We were only there for a short while but I was able to see how much fun it would have been to have a Birthday Party at this location. It is worth while to have some fun at the price that they offer. Indoor bounce houses are everywhere!

It is nice that children at any age can enjoy what Jumpin Jordy's has to Offer including the cute little Toddler area. The three and four year olds even had a blast building with soft blocks and enjoying the comfort of the tunnel.

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Freshly Picked Moccasins {Giveaway}

One of our favorite items while traveling turned out to be Moccasins! For the review we were sent the Freshly Picked Moccasins in SAND SUEDE. This was a perfect choice for both of us. For me this brought back so many memories of when I was younger. I had a pair of Moccasins and loved them. Since Morgan was first born this had been in the back of my mind. I was extremely excited when I found out about Freshly Picked. I have never seen such a variety of Moccasins before and knew this was going to be fun for her. The colors, choices and quality of these are unmatched.

It is not an easy task finding shoes that slip on easy without laces or frustrating velcro. When you have a toddler it not only saves you time but makes them happy when they can put on shoes by themselves. I tried Crocs for a while in the past which has been okay for the summer time but have been wanting something better quality for the fall. I found them.

Since going on our road trip the Freshly Picked Moccasins have been with us everywhere! Genuine Leather/Suede. Because of the good quality product these wear differently. Grab your limited edition picks before they are gone you will be extremely happy with your choice. I can see why these Moccasins have been featured all over magazines. What a great find! Handmade in the U.S. and can fit children sizes 1 - 10. I was also surprised to find out that the fit guide was easier than I had experienced in the past. See what I mean by checking Freshly Picked find out at the website. I wish I had known about them sooner.

In order to be eligible you can not have won any other giveaway from Freshly Picked within the last 60 days. Giveaway is open to the U.S. Post is written by BlendingFamilysBlog a Rafflecopter giveaway I received the above product for a review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Lazy Lizards Yoga Mat + DVD {Giveaway}

Yoga is a love I have had since my early twenties and I knew the moment my daughter was born I wanted to share some of my passions with her. When vacationing there is a huge importance of keeping certain healthy habits going. Bringing something as simple as a yoga mat with us on the way with is a great way to keep us on track.

From the first moment I saw a picture of the Lazy Lizards Kid Yoga mat almost a year ago I knew this was a must have item. There are so many great books and other helpful tools that allow us to make attempts at keeping our children interested in something like Yoga. This was everything all in one!

I tested this out recently by laying out the mat to see how Morgan would react to it. I was impressed! I have put off Yoga for a while after giving birth to my son almost 4 months ago and was not sure how much Morgan would remember of the moves that I had taught her. She immediately Identified with the pictures and started to do the moves on her own. What a fantastic learning tool! The pictures are organized with easy learning and this is perfect for children of all ages! My 10 year old step son has joined in since we have been back at home.

I also like that this is an eco friendly Mat. You can purchase the Mat along with a DVD by going to the Website LazyLizardsYoga.com So far this is the best I have seen in years that makes yoga EASY and fun. The Lazy Lizards Yoga Mats come in 3 vibrant colors from Blue, Green and Lavender to chose from. Lazy Lizards is based in Colorado! Although I was not able to visit on the last trip, I will be checking them out next time we are in the Colorado Area. For Class times, locations and schedules check out the website HERE Giveaway is open to the U.S. Post is written by BlendingFamilysBlog a Rafflecopter giveaway A Yoga Mat was used for the review. All opinions are 100% my own.

Outback Steakhouse {Giveaway}

While traveling one place we stopped by was Outback Steakhouse The Food and Service was fantastic. I love the Menu items! Now you can have a chance to win your own Outback Steakhouse Gift card. Just enter in the rafflecopter below. This post comes from BlendingFamilys. Giveaways is open to the U.S. a Rafflecopter giveaway

Friday, October 3, 2014

Re-Play Recycled Tableware {Review}

I went to Wal-Mart the other day in search of some plastic type plates for my daughter and my nephew to eat off of, other than our glass ones. I just don't trust those little hands! And searching the baby aisle, I came across these packages that were 3 divided plates and some matching bowls by a company called RePlay Recycled Tableware. They are made in the USA which is definitely hard to come by these days. They are BPA FREE, and the best part they are made from Recycled Milk Jugs. FDA Approved and Dishwasher safe which is a plus! But however it does say not to use in the microwave which is fine.

The price I believe was $4.98 for the 3 divided plates, $3.98 for the 3 bowls. Not to bad considering. I love the girly colors of the plates and wanted those in the bowls but they didn't have them so I got the boy colors of the bowls. The high walls help my little one keep food on the plate while learning to use silverware properly. It neatly keeps food seperated for those children who don't like things touching or together. Mine just likes to see if she has the same things on her plate as mommy.
The bowls are perfect for her since she is learning to eat cereal on her own, or even just having a snack in them, we had previously tried spaghetti in it.
The one thing I did find with the bowls, which this does happen quite frequently with anything that isn't glass, when used for spaghetti - the sauce stains the plastic. I found that ketchup doesn't however.

When looking on the package, I didn't notice a website which is kind of a bummer but since I know my way around the internet I googled the name and found the websit easily enough. Once on there website on the right hand side it did have all the links you could want (facebook, pinterest, twitter). I wanted to check out there site to see what else they might have for products, where to buy more since that was the first time I saw them at Wal-Mart and naturally I like to price shop.

I would definitely recommend the products from this company to anyone looking for an earth friendly product, reasonably priced, and with a great selection. They also have Utensils, No Spill Cups, Soft Spout Cups, Drinking Cup, Snack Stack and Teething Keys!
Have you heard of this company? Have you ever purchased any of these items? Would you purchase them? Let me know your thoughts!!

*Disclosure: Miss Behavin' Momma did not recieve monetary compensation, or reimbursement for this review or products. This is my sole honest opinion, and does not depict the opinion of others. All pictures are my property.*